Archive for January, 2010
CCTV Solutions – Indigo Vision On 25th January2010
Apart from building management systems, fire detection and suppression solutions, and access control devices we also install CCTV products at large corporate premises. One such as CCTV solution is Indigo Vision. Products such as the fixed IP Dome Cameras are often used at airports and large facilities where constant monitoring is required. Large retail clients also benefit from the usage of this CCTV technology. The Indigo Vision is a dome camera that is vandal resistant. It is mounted on the ceiling or can also be wall mounted. The CCTV system operates with a Sony EXview HAD CCD sensor. The unit comes with metal alloy casing and provides a clear image equal to or even better than that which is possible with analog systems. Indigo Vision is just one of the well-known brands that we install as part of our overall monitoring solutions.
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Sagem Biometrics – for access control On 24th January2010
IDtek is involved in the security risk assessment and solution provision for large enterprises. One of the access control solutions that often form part of the overall security risk management strategy is that of Sagem Biometrics. We install a wide range of Sagem Biometrics solutions at client premises including the Sagem MorphoAccess range. The new terminals in the MorphoAccess range of Sagem Biometrics have databases that can handle up to 50 000 records (TM 500). Fingerprint matching is extremely accurate and minimizes the risk of stolen cards, lost pins, lost cards or fraud with passwords. Sagem Biometrics is one of the most preferred access control solutions available through IDtek.
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ClockWatch – Time & Attendance Solution On 22nd January2010
Paper sheets for keeping track of employee time & attendance are outdated, can get lost, take a lot of resources to process and file, as well as more expensive at the end of the day when compared to automated time & attendance solutions as part of access control. IDtek installs time & attendance systems and software at large corporate premises as part of our overall solutions for access control and security. One such a brand installed (we do not sell the product over the counter) is ClockWatch Software that minimizes the time spent on reporting and processing. It allows for reporting on hours worked, late arrivals, early departures, days worked, and more. This can be used for more effective employee time & attendance control. It allows for direct uploading to the payroll system, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. Many more features make it one of the preferred time & attendance solutions. Contact us for more information and an assessment of your company’s access control requirements.
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Kronos – Time tracking solution On 21st January2010
Many of our corporate clients require time tracking solutions as part of the biometric access solutions that we provide. One of the time tracking software packages that we install is Kronos. Paper time sheets are not environmentally friendly and with the stationary costs and administration involved, no longer a viable solution. Kronos time tracking software eases the monitoring process and works with the Kronos data devices to help employers gain more control over their employment expenses, reduce the risk of non-compliance, and improve overall productivity at the company. The data time tracking devices which operate with the Kronos software include that of mobile biometric terminals and also badge terminals. Reduce labor costs associated with poor time and attendance. Invest in a time tracking solution as part of access control. Idtek doesn’t sell the Kronos products over the counter, but install the time tracking solutions at corporate client premises as part of overall security and risk solutions.
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Timekeeper – Biometric time and attendance systems On 20th January2010
As part of our complete access and security solutions for client companies, we also install time and attendance systems such as Timekeeper. It is a biometric solution that works on fingerprint recognition and is normally installed at client companies with less than a hundred employees to help them keep track of employee time and attendance. Operating through the usage of an optical scanner attached to a pc, it uses biometric technology to read the fingerprints. The Timekeeper solution comes with a software package that is loaded onto a computer. The time and attendance system is easy to install and allows for daily, monthly, and summary reports which can be printed. The data can be exported for the usage in payroll systems. It is even possible to assign shifts and indicate time and attendance according to departments. We don’t sell the unit and software over the counter, but install it as part of our overall solutions at corporate premises.
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Fire Detection System – Vesda On 19th January2010
The Vesda fire detection system that we install at large corporate, educational, medical, and industrial facilities provide an early warning control system whereby preventative action can be taken to minimize product, structure, and resource loss. Fitted with advanced filters to prevent false alerts, the Vesda fire detection system has an air sampling aspirator that to test air at specific points within a premise. It is a continuous process ensuring full monitoring 24 hours a day. The Vesda fire detection system can detect early stages of burning even before a fire starts. This is essential because once a fire develops fully it becomes difficult to control and can easily spread to sensitive areas. The Vesda fire detection system is installed at food and packaging plants and premises where the potential for fire is huge.
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Inergen Fire Suppression Systems On 16th January2010
We install high quality fire detection and fire suppression systems at large client premises. The Inergen fire suppression systems are extremely effective in enclosed areas where it is essential to have a fast response time to fires. We install the Inergen fire suppression systems in areas where there may be workers, where the possibility of a fire during day or night time is ever present and where the normal fire protection agents cannot be used. The Inergen fire suppression systems entail environmentally friendly agents with no potential for ozone depletion. The Inergen agent is made up of nitrogen, argon and a bit of carbon dioxide. The combination is people safe and effective in the quick suppression of fires without leaving any residue. We don’t sell the Inergen products over the counter, but install the solutions at client premises.
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Tridium and Building Management Systems On 15th January2010
We endeavour to install only the best building management systems, platforms, and software at client premises. One of the brand names in building management systems that we install worth a special mention is that of Tridium. The Tridium products are flexible enough to be used in a wide range of building management systems including that of building automation of energy, lights control, total facilities control and security. The Tridium software frameworks have been designed to accommodate the development process allowing for less time spent on debugging and offering a solution that is business specific. We utilise Tridium, Honeywell EBI, and Alerton integrated platforms in the offering of effective building management systems for client companies.
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Honeywell EBI – Building Management Platform On 14th January2010
One of the platforms that we install at client companies is the Honeywell EBI. The EBI stands for Enterprise Buildings Integrator a trademarked product from Honeywell. It offers a complete automation solution for the running of building systems without the need for rewiring and rebuilding the building systems. Based on open architecture Honeywell EBI improves control over the operation of building management systems. Improvements in the Honeywell EBI have given rise to new advanced features such as single alarm processing ability, improved backing up system, and more scalability. With the new Honeywell EBI is it possible to view the whole facility from a single point. This type of advanced platform installed ensures seamless integration of various building systems. We don’t sell the product, but install it as part of our security and building management solutions at client premises.
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