News, Reviews and advice on security related issues.
We may be based in the UK, but we always like to follow some of the up and coming International Exhibitions!
Volcano ash permitting, we are looking to bring good information on emerging technologies from the following exhibitions in 2010
ESSEN – Essen, Germany 5th to 8th October
ASIS – Texas, USA 12th to 15th October
ISC EAST – New York, USA 3rd and 4th November
more to follow!
Biometric access control solution.
Access control solutions are continuously evolving and Biometric readers are no exception. Using fingerprint technology vastly improves door entry security and nullifies the risk of cards being passed to to third parties. Frequently however in the past Biometrics have been unreliable and slow.
Fingerprint Reader.
iEVO though have a team of people that have developed a product that addresses many of the problems that have plagued fingerprint readers in the past. With the added benefit of the ability to integrate into Paxton access controllers the partnership makes for a successful formula.
Good design.
The iEVO is an IP device and is minimalistic in design. It is user friendly and vandal resistant. Designed to be used both internally and externally it is IP65 rated and can be flush or surface mounted .
So whats the secret of reliability.
Well by using a technology called Multi spectral imaging the reader is able to obtain fingerprints through dust, dirt water and oils. An impressive demonstration of the unit also proved it could actually see through light latex gloves as well.
Benefits.
The ergonomics of the unit mean that it fits in well into building design making it a favorite with architects . It also has a thermostat heated sensor when being used externally and includes wiegand outputs for interfacing and is networkable.
Conclusion.
It seems the iEVO team have pretty much though of everything here, you can even buy the units in different colours. If you have used this biometric solution please let us have your feedback . However having been demonstrated this unit we would recommend you take iEVO biometric readers into consideration to help increase security for your door entry systems.
Who are Suprema.
Established in 2000, Suprema Inc is a global player who specialize in Biometric IP access control systems. Product quality is extremely important and Suprema have gained widespread recognition for their products and market leading technology.
What have they developed and achieved?
The companies fingerprint algorithm was proven to be one of the best and has gone on to get world wide recognition. In addition their access control products received the Detektor international award in two consecutive years and got some extremely favorable press at the IFSEC 2009. Sales have topped 500,000 units worldwide of both biometric and access control products.
Products.
BioStation is a biometric access controller it incorporates colour LCD, USB port and LAN. This is an ultra fast unit, matching 3000 templates per second this is thanks to the the use of high quality components and the previously mentioned Suprema algorithm.
Biolite Net.
Claiming to be the worlds smallest fingerprint IP access control terminal with time and attendance capability. Its ergonomic design is IP65 rated. It can be used both internally and externally and can be standalone or networked. BioLite Net offers an extremely secure biometric solution.
BioEntry Plus.
A clever combination of IP and biometrics. A smart looking device that means access security is assured. The management and operation is supported by fingerprints and an RF card.
Conclusion.
A great combination of excellent build quality, good design and clever flexibility, Suprema have come up with a product range that can only give Biometric door entry systems a good reputation.
Next week we write about all the things seen and talked about at IFSEC this week. In the mean time below we list all the parts that can be integrated together to give us a complete integrated security system and links to our blogs for details of suppliers.
Card readers.
Biometrics.
Facial recognition.
Thermal imaging cameras.
Dome cameras.
DVR’s.
Monitoring and transmission equipment.
VMS software.
and many more……..
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Why use Paxton Access control?
Paxton are one of the leading suppliers of Access control solutions in Europe today. They have targeted small to medium sized business and have come up with some excellent products that suit the needs of their target audience.
What can access control do for your business?
The best way to manage access control solutions within a business is to control and perform the administration through a central PC. This means networking the readers in order to establish movement throughout the premises. The result is that information entered into the PC is sent to each door controller and uploaded to the readers .
What are the benefits of this?
Readers can be programmed to only accept individuals tokens at certain times in certain doors. It allows event reporting so that the administrator knows who has been where in the building and when? Other benefits include control of other buildings on site through a LAN connection or off site through a WAN or broadband connection.
CCTV integration.
CCTV can also be integrated along with other products such as biometric readers and fire alarm systems. Roll call and Muster points give added benefits to the end user.
Proactive.
Access control is a proactive security solution. It stops crime before it can happen by limiting access through a building and controlling movement. Sales are predicted to grow steadily over the next few years and biometrics especially will make the access control systems out there more secure and give plenty of opportunities to upgrade existing installations. IFSEC will be exhibiting plenty of access control solutions this year but Paxton will be one to keep your eye out for.