Residential estates more and more rely on the advanced access control solutions installed by IDtek to prevent fraud and unauthorised access to the estates. Cards, passwords, and visitor books deem to be high security risks as false entries, fraud by security guards, and lost or stolen cards and passwords, leave residents vulnerable. One of the solutions that we provide is the Sagem MorphoAccess biometric system which is installed in addition to surveillance cameras. It entails a scanner which takes the fingerprints and applies a specific algorithm to establish identity. With the ability to provide authentication of up to 48 000 2 fingerprint records it has become the best biometric access control solution for residential estates.
The Impro IXP 400 is another complete solution for access control management often installed at client premises. The Impro IXP 400 software application is specifically suited for the security control requirements of large client premises such as hospitals and campuses. It makes use of a state of the art controller in addition to the software suite to manage the access to doors in one to more buildings. With the Impro IXP 400 up to 160 000 tags can be handled per building. It offers the ability to have one access point for control. Advanced features such as the ability to monitor an entire site and to view the complete floorplan of the site, as well as building graphics, make it one of the best access control management software applications in the industry.
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.
Paper sheets for keeping track of employee time & attendance are outdated, can get lost, take a lot of resources to process and file, as well as more expensive at the end of the day when compared to automated time & attendance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.
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.
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.
Biometric security has evolved tremendously over the past few years to the level that it can now be used at train stations, airports, and private companies alike. The future of biometric security looks great. More and more private and public centres use biometric security not only to restrict access to specific resources and areas, but also connect the biometric security with databases containing the details of persons who should not be allowed access to the area. Once a person enters the building and has his or her fingerprint scanned, an alarm can be sounded in the control room or security centre. The person can thus be apprehended before a major security breech takes place. Although this may seem an invasion of privacy, it has become necessary to prevent criminals or suspects from entering facilities where they can cause harm to others or a company.
In Tokyo where there are thousands of train commuters at any given moment, security always seems to be a problem. It is especially a concern for the managers of Tokyo stations because of the high risk of terrorist attacks on their trains. Biometrics however, has proven to be successful in terms of helping to locate would be criminals in time. The fingerprint scans taken from suspect persons are matched with a database of suspects and when combined and connected to the databases of CCTV units, it becomes possible to quickly identify suspects on the platforms. Biometrics is also now used widely at airports and IDtek has been involved in the installation of several units to improve airport security. Contact us to discuss your particular risks and learn how biometrics can be used in conjunction with other applications to minimize risk.
When selecting security systems to be installed at warehouses, factories, public areas, campuses, and office parks consider the following critical components which make the difference between vulnerable and high quality security systems:
• Is the system compatible with major platforms in the industry?
• Will the system be cost effective?
• Will the installation be affordable?
• Does it offer 24/7 monitoring abilities?
• Does it have built-in redundancy features?
• Is there a critical power solution and backup UPS?
• How scalable is the solution?
• Can it be integrated with the fire protection, surveillance, building management, critical power, and access control systems of the building?
We take all the above into consideration when we recommend and install security systems ensuring that you save on installation costs and maintenance whilst improving the overall security of your building considerably.