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Facit Data Systems
About Facit

Cutting-edge compliance and video analytics software

Solve problems, create opportunities and enhance business operations
14 Countries where Facit solutions are deployed
80+ Current customers
2 Technology patents granted

Facit milestones

2014

Facit founded

We launch our first camera-based video analytics solution

2015

Lidl becomes Facit’s first video analytics customer

Ongoing improvements made to video analytics solutions to allow deployment on specialised embedded hardware

2016

Partnership with AXIS

Facit becomes an AXIS Global Partner. Since then, we have been developing new ways to empower AXIS customers to gather and analyse BI data

2019

Identity Cloak launched

Leading global online and grocery retailers become first customers using Identity Cloak, Facit's video redaction solution

Partnership with Milestone

Facit becomes a Milestone Global Partner. Since then, together the team has developed new, convenient ways for Milestone users to redact video footage for SARs and stay compliant with local regulations

European agreement with Qognify

Launched a partnership with Qognify to sell our software across Europe

2021

Identity Cloak patent granted

European Patent Office grants Facit a patent for the technology used in Identity Cloak

2022

System for detecting retail products patent granted

Facit solution for scan avoidance detection in cashier operated checkouts patent granted

Joins the NVIDIA Inception programme

Programme designed to empower the world’s cutting-edge startups and help business evolve faster

World-wide agreement with Qognify

Grew our partnership with Qognify to sell our software across the world

2023

EcoVadis certification

Facit receives a Bronze award and a 90/100 Ethics score from EcoVadis

Our values

Commitment to quality. Simplicity. Excellence. Innovation.

Commitment to quality

We offer consistently high-performing products thanks to years of in-depth team experience and innovative testing.

Our products are constantly evolving to stay on top of privacy legislation and market needs to make our clients’ lives easier.

Simplicity

We offer simple solutions to complex problems, saving you time and resources.

With our help, you can easily comply with privacy regulations specific to your region and gather BI to drive your business forward.

Excellence

We help our clients future-proof their organisations with compliant document and video redaction solutions.

And, we empower our clients to make data-driven choices about their operations to improve customer satisfaction and profitability.

Innovation

We work with the brightest minds from around the world to deliver innovative solutions for our compliance and video analytics clients.

We are trusted by businesses around the world, including global market leaders.

No matter how hard we make their lives, they always find a way to solve a challenge. I think I’m quite creative when it comes to solutions, but they always find something even better that I couldn’t have imagined. I’m looking forward to finding something they cannot solve.

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Marko Simunic IT Solution Architect, vi2vi Retail Solution GmbH

Trusted by organisations across the globe

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Senior management team

Adrian Crean.

Adrian Crean

  • Chair

Adrian is an experienced leader and Board director, with a proven track record in growing and developing successful businesses.

With 30 years' experience in data, analytics, technology and managed service solutions across a range of sectors, Adrian is passionate about working with the Facit team as they create great solutions for their customers.

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Waqas Hassan

  • Founder and CEO
  • Ph.D. in Computer Vision

Waqas Hassan is an IT leader with 8+ years of experience in designing and developing applications for security, surveillance and retail analytics products.

He's an accomplished imaging and computer vision architect bringing together emerging technologies and innovative interfaces to enhance operational processes across a wide spectrum of applications.

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Facit team members

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Patrick Gordon

  • New Business Executive

Patrick joined Facit in 2023, and has worked in business development for over 25 years.

Patrick has a deep comprehension of data governance, combined with an unwavering dedication to constant improvement, enables him to effectively support clients and drive positive results for both their businesses and customers.

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Awais Rafique

  • Solution Architect
  • Masters in Computer Engineering

Awais has 10+ years of experience in image processing on desktop, cloud and embedded systems.

Having worked with manufacturers like AXIS on developing cutting-edge applications, Awais is shaping the Facit video analytics platform to deliver industry-leading levels of reliability and customer experience.

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Ayesha Aziz

  • Senior Product Manager
  • Ph.D. in Engineering and Design

With 10+ years of industry experience, Ayesha is passionate about bringing innovative product ideas to life.

She has successfully delivered and maintained products in various industries. Her main areas of expertise are product strategy, design, usability research and omnichannel UX.

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Maria Renwick

  • Customer Success Manager
  • BSc Econ International Politics and Intelligence Studies

Maria has over 6 years of experience in customer success, and is a Certified Customer Success Manager.

Having worked at 3 different SaaS companies, she has become an expert in explaining to new customers how to quickly and efficiently achieve their goals.

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Melissa Trodd

  • Growth Marketing Manager
  • BA Business Studies with Marketing

Melissa has worked in marketing for 15 years across various sectors, from retail to education.

At Facit, she develops digital assets to support business growth for both Facit and our partners, focusing on case studies, white papers and thought leadership articles to share Facit’s expertise and insight with the sector.

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Find out more about our software

Complete data requests in-house, without overwhelming your teams.
Gather BI data to make informed decisions, without new hardware.

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Facit team members are trusted by global companies to future-proof their businesses and increase operational efficiencies through compliance and video analytics solutions.