BigBear.ai (BBAI) Joins Smiths Detection to Boost Global Airport Security

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BBAI) ) is one of the AI Stocks Making Headlines This Week. On August 14, the company announced the successful integration of its Pangiam® Threat Detection solution with Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography screening systems.

The integrated system is now available for airports worldwide, aiming to deliver real-time detection of prohibited items in luggage, and also improve overall security operations. BigBear.ai reported that the solution has completed testing and is being trialed at multiple international airports.

Originally developed under the “Project Dartmouth” initiative, the Pangiam® Threat Detection platform is characterized by an open architecture that supports integration with several third-party scanning hardware, detection algorithms, and decision support tools.

“Our ability to interoperate with Smiths Detection equipment brings together best-in-class technologies to accelerate threat detection and streamline screening workflows. By connecting BigBear.ai’s platform with Smiths Detection’s advanced CT scanners, we’re helping airports adopt open architecture solutions that adapt quickly to emerging threats, while also improving throughput and the passenger experience.” -Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai.

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BBAI) is an artificial intelligence specialist that provides decision intelligence solutions for national security, digital identity, supply chain and logistics, enterprise operations, and manned-unmanned teaming in autonomous systems.

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