Fully integrated access management control holds several benefits for the client company. One such a benefit is that of being able to streamline payroll and time& attendance functions while also improving security. If the entrances to the building and workplace have biometric access control with CCTV cameras for added security and monitoring, and the system is also connected to a time & attendance solution such as ClockWatch which can be connected to the payroll system, better access management control will be obtained. While also using the existing network infrastructure we are furthermore able to reduce the cost of installation of the additional access control systems. Integrated access management control also offers the benefit of improved safety. The fire detection system connected to the alarms, and controlled from a single point can be connected to door control and intercoms as well as CCTV cameras.

Biometrics is a physical property recognition system that identifies and verifies specific physical characteristics of an individual. The characteristics used in biometrics range from fingerprints to voice recognition and retinal patterns, to name but a few. Biometrics has developed to an advanced level and is now widely used in the workplace, campuses, government buildings, and even at airports. With biometrics data is collected at the enrolment stage and then matching is done every time a person gets to a specific terminal. It is also possible to use biometrics simply to track who enters without using it as access control or limitation system. It uses a one to one authentication system and a one to many identification process. Fingerprint is perhaps the most common and most accepted form of biometrics used today.

IDtek installs a range of cctv surveillance equipment at client premises such as office parks, airports, campuses, factories, and shopping centres. One of the brands of cctv surveillance equipment that we can recommend for installation is Samsung. The quality and functionality offered by Samsung are undisputed. Take for example the SNC-550N day and night network camera in their cctv surveillance range. It is network ready and supports infrared cutfilter removal. This day & night network camera has 0.002 Lux light sensitivity and provides amazingly clear imaging even in night conditions. It is easy to install, supporting dual voltage and Ethernet. The camera has high resolution imaging, and comes with real time MPEG 4 and JPEG compression capabilities. It also features privacy settings with up to four zones.

There are various camera surveillance terms. We find that by informing readers about the basic meaning of the camera surveillance terms, we help them to make informed decisions. Although we don’t sell over the counter camera surveillance products, but rather install complete security systems at client premises, we know that understanding what the features of a product are, is essential in buying decisions. One of the camera surveillance terms that you will come across is that of dual power. This simply refers to the fact that the specific camera surveillance equipment can operate on AC or DC Power, depending on the power requirements of the specific units. Resolution is another camera surveillance term often used. It refers to the quality of picture. The higher the resolution the better the image. Smart zoom is a feature that makes quick zooming into a specific part of an image possible. This has the benefit of faster identification of suspicious items on a person.

Understandably, not everyone is a security or technical expert, thus know everything about CCTV terminology, and that is why companies get in expert help from IDtek. We are able to not only provide designs, plans, and installation of security products, but also provide training on such to ensure that the security operators know exactly how the equipment functions. One of the CCTV terms that you will come across when browsing the best systems for surveillance is that of ICR. It stands for Infrared Cutfilter Removal. With this feature, the filter of colour is removed ensuring a higher level of camera light sensitivity. Another CCTV term is that of Day & Night – referring to the light conditions under which a camera can operate effectively. Back Light Compensation is yet another phrase that you will encounter. It refers to the compensation built into a CCTV system to handle the effects of a bright light at the back of a subject under surveillance.

IDtek installs a range of security products at client premises including Samsung IP cameras. The range of Samsung IP cameras is extensive, but each one of the products in the range is of high quality and well suited for a particular type of surveillance. Take for instance, the SNP-1000A which is one of the high resolution network ready indoor 10X PTZ IP cameras. It is perhaps one of the most economical, yet most powerful IP cameras for indoor usage available. With a ten times zoom functionality, it is easy for the security operator to quickly identify people entering or exiting the building and to identify whether they have any suspicious items with them. The camera has JPEG as well as MPEG 4 compression features. In addition it is one of the Samsung IP cameras which allows for real time transmission of footage, thus improving access control security of a building tremendously.

Part of being able to manage the security of a company effectively is to install access control solutions at the client premises. Combine the access control systems with that of for instance, Kronos time record keeping systems, and you will not only be able to improve the overall security, but also reduce labour costs, improve productivity and prevent employee fraud. The Kronos time record keeping systems can be connected with your payroll solution as well, ensuring that you will be able to combine the costs of security, payroll management, and time record keeping – thus save on management costs. The Kronos time record keeping systems include data collection devices such as their badge, ID, and touch terminals. The ID terminals include biometric verification features for improved security.

IDtek combines various technologies to ensure that client premises are secure and that solutions offered are highly functional. One of the solutions installed is that of the ClockWatch time & attendance in conjunction with a biometrics reader such as offered by SAGEM. This ensures not only access control, but also full reporting on the time & attendance of employees whether daily, weekly, monthly, annually, periodically or shift based. By making use of the speed of technology, absence reports can be generated quickly. Easy to install and maintain, the ClockWatch Time & Attendance solution is well suited for large companies with up to 5000 employees. With the SAGEM access readers it is possible to prevent card fraud, pin numbers lost, and more.

With the TimeKeeper biometrics time and attendance solution available from IDtek, companies with fewer than a hundred employees will be able to accurately track the time and attendance patterns of employees. It is a biometrics time and attendance solution that entails an optical scanner attached to a normal computer. Software is loaded onto the computer and even though it is such a simple procedure accurate reports regarding daily attendance, periodic attendance, as well as absence patterns can be tracked. There are also shift reports and departmental reports available through the TimeKeeper biometrics time and attendance solution. It operates from the standard Windows platform and the data can be exported to text or xls formats which can be used for payroll calculation.

The Impro door control systems that we install at client premises can handle from one to eight doors for up to a 100 tag holders and as many as 5000 buffered transaction applications. The Impro door control systems have up to 16 readers and can handle up to three tags per individual and as many as eight tag holder access groups. Whether for a medium or large office building, the modern design fits in well with the corporate environment. The Impro door control systems, known as the IXP20 range, come with either the user-friendly touch screen solution with easy installation features or the more sophisticated network based system. The security offered by the Impro door control systems is excellent featuring AES 128 bit encryption together with the Diffie Helman Key Exchange feature, which makes it almost impossible to bypass or crack the code.