Although few campuses in South Africa employ biometric identification as part of campus security, many overseas campuses make use of biometric identification on a wide scale. The main applications of biometric identification at campuses are for low security factors such as time and attendance to log the come and go of personnel and students which can be connected to the payroll and to student records. Another application is for access to resources ensuring that only authorised persons can access specific computer files and areas on campus. The biometric identification can also be used to log and provide access to computer resources and online modules for students preventing fraud and tampering with marks. Contact IDtek to help improve security at your campus through innovative biometric solutions.
Proof that fingerprint recognition does work and ensures cost savings as well as prevention of fraud and the upgrading of security can be found at Disney World in Orlando. At first their theme parks made use of geometric finger recognition to prevent reselling or sharing of tickets. They did this as an alternative to photo identity methods which were time consuming. They replaced the geometric method with fingerprint recognition in 2006. Their fingerprint system creates a unique number associated with the person’s fingerprint attributes. It saves them time and improves their security and helps to reduce the cost associated with ticket fraud. IDtek is able to provide you with the same innovative technologies to suit your particular requirements.
Computer biometrics has been used for a couple of years now. The systems were not yet fully secure in the past, but improved technologies have made computer biometrics cheaper and more reliable.
How does computer biometrics work?
A sensor on the computer records the digital details of the user’s fingerprint. The data is then processed and specific features such as the pattern of the fingerprint extracted. The extracted data is used for the development of a template that records specific key points. Whenever the user wants to log on to the computer a match is made between the fingerprint read with the reader and the information from the template. If it is a match access to the computer or database is provided.
Benefits of computer biometrics
• Improved security
• Time savings
• No need for usernames and passwords
Although not yet a full reality the use of fingerprint technology at airports can improve service and reduce the time taken for security checks. IDtek has already shown that fingerprint technology can be used for luggage checking in and out. The same can be done regarding security. Travellers normally have to check in two hours before departure just to ensure that their luggage can be booked in and that their identities can be verified. With improved security at airports you also have luggage checking and even personal checking. To reduce the time taken on these security measures, fingerprint technology can be applied. The frequent traveller provides the airport authorities with their biometric and required information upon booking or even once off. The information is stored in a database and whenever the person has to travel with a particular airline or from a specific airport; all the information has already been received. It will simply be a question of handing in luggage and booking in, saving time and money. Contact IDtek for innovative solutions that entail fingerprint technology to speed up processes and improve security at your premises.
With several considerations for data centre design that cannot be ignored, it is important to plan well. IDtek offers clients a turnkey solution to cabling as part of data centre design. Conventional methods of data centre design have cables running through the walls or underneath specially lifted floors. The problem with this method is that once upgrading is required or you have to move the data centre, you will need to add more cables in the walls or under the floors. With movement you will need to rewire completely and also have the problem of adequate backup power supply. IDtek offers clients the innovative InfraStruXure Network Critical Physical Infrastructure solution which offers racks and neat cables all the way. Upgrading is easy with add-on abilities and you will also not need to build cables into the walls or have specially lifted floors. Visit our critical power section for complete information ensuring cost savings, better security, and improved performance abilities.