Gatekeeper Systems and FaceFirst Join Forces, Bolstering Life Safety, Security and Loss Prevention for Organizations Around the World.
Foothill Ranch, CA, February 4, 2025 — In a landmark move to enhance global safety, security, and loss prevention, Gatekeeper Systems, a pioneer in intelligent theft prevention solutions, is thrilled to announce the addition of FaceFirst, a leading provider of face-matching technology as a wholly owned subsidiary. The merged company will advance the goal of providing safer places for valued customers, employees, and associates.
“Combining forces is a natural next step. FaceFirst has been a respected peer and an important part of the retail loss prevention ecosystem that our mutual customers are actively building”, said Robert Harling, CEO of Gatekeeper Systems. He continues, “The synergy between our technologies amplifies our capabilities, essentially making one plus one equal three in terms of innovation and effectiveness in life safety and loss prevention.”
This strategic move not only expands Gatekeeper Systems’ product offerings but also reinforces its commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving challenges of retail safety and theft. The integration of FaceFirst brings Gatekeeper Systems additional expertise in effective and efficient AI deployment, thought leadership in consumer privacy, and well-earned relationships and reputations amongst their varied customers.
Robert Harling will serve as the CEO of the merged companies. “This merger is a powerhouse move in the retail safety sector,” Robert Harling commented. “FaceFirst’s expertise complements our mission perfectly, enhancing our combined ability to protect people, products, and profits.”
FaceFirst President Dara Riordan will retain that leadership role and serve as senior vice president of business development for the combined company. “The combined value of our solutions has already proven successful, and we are eager to innovate together,” Riordan said. “Our complementary solutions create a seamless detect, deter, and defend process. We are thrilled about the opportunity to unite and drive greater value, impact, and performance.”
For further information, updates on merger developments, and detailed insights into our enhanced product line, please visit our website at www.GatekeeperSystems.com. Media inquiries should be directed to PR@GatekeeperSystems.com.
ABOUT GATEKEEPER SYSTEMS:
Gatekeeper Systems’ patented technology is the cornerstone of loss prevention solutions and services. Our expanded suite of intelligent cart products and services offers technologies for every retailer’s needs. Our systems improve safety, minimize merchandise loss, bring critical insights into both cart and theft behavior and, ultimately, improve store profits. With more than ten million enabled carts protected by our loss prevention systems, we serve the majority of retailers worldwide. For more information, please visit gatekeepersystems.com.
ABOUT FACEFIRST:
FaceFirst is a global leader in highly effective face matching software that leverages artificial intelligence and human decision-making to prevent violence, theft, and fraud. We design our patented video analytics platform to be fast, accurate, and scalable while maintaining high levels of security, privacy, and accountability. For more information, please visit facefirst.com.
Contact: pr@gatekeepersystems.com, information@facefirst.com
