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Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and security solutions, announced that the company will showcase GDPR-ready access control solution at IFSEC 2018 next month in London. As an EU's leading provider of biometric access control solution, Suprema has anticipated the regulation by providing key technical features to comply with GDPR. At the show, Suprema will provide full demonstration of its GDPR-ready solution to help systems integrators and customers understand trusted best practices to keep people and organizations safe and secure. When it comes to access control, GDPR requires that organisation implement appropriate technical and regulatory measure to provide security level against certain risk. Suprema's latest access control security solution now provides comprehensive GDPR-compliant features including below. All data is stored in templates which is encrypted by 128bit AES, 256bit AES, DES/3DES depending on the designated storage location Secure biometric data protection Raw images of the fingerprints / faces are never stored in the device or server. All data is stored in templates which is encrypted by 128bit AES, 256bit AES, DES/3DES depending on the designated storage location. (i.e. Device, Server and/or Smartcard) Transactions, malware and data breaches TCP communication of data within the system is secured with the use of TLS 1.2 (including SSL/HTTPS). This ensures that no sensitive data is compromised during the communication between the devices and the central server. Privacy data on edge devices All Suprema devices are equipped with a secure tamper feature, which ensures the security of data stored in the devices. If the device is removed from the wall and tampered with, the secure data (biometric templates, User ID, Logs) within the device will automatically be deleted. Aaccess on card With Access on Card (AoC) technology, Suprema provides system designers with option to store personal data only on smartcards. All personal data and credential is not stored on servers or devices but only on his/her smartcard of own possession. Personal data lifecycle In accordance with GDPR, Suprema makes it possible in BioStar 2 so that event logs and data stored in the server is automatically deleted after a certain period of time (set by the administrator). This is in line with the 'right to be forgotten' requirement in the GDPR. With the latest update of BioStar 2, system administrators can fully customise level of right on access to personal data informationAuthentication for data access With the latest update of BioStar 2, Suprema's open-architecture security platform, system administrators can fully customise level of right on access to personal data information according to their organisational requirements. Providing proof of compliance BioStar 2 delivers comprehensive audit logs compliant to GDPR. In addition, Suprema will also showcase its latest range of centralised access control solution including CoreStation (access control unit), fingerprint reader, RFID/keypad readers as well as BioLite N2, an outdoor fingerprint terminal.

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Customer Care Advisor, Abbey Trudgett. Abbey’s role is to support TDSi’s customers with purchasing products, managing returns and supporting them throughout the ordering and delivery process.  TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented, “Customer Care is a vital part of our business, so we take pride in providing an excellent level of service. With a wealth of customer-focused and sales experience, I am delighted to welcome Abbey to the TDSi team.” Abbey joins TDSi from a sales and retail background, where she honed her customer care skills. Abbey commented, “I very much enjoy the hustle and bustle of interacting with and helping customers, so my new role at TDSi is a perfect fit! It is very rewarding to see TDSi’s solutions in use worldwide and I am looking forward to helping our customers make the most of our products and services.” We play a crucial role in ensuring orders are processed quickly, accurately and efficiently, so customers get what they need, when they need it" Ensuring accurate processing Her new role offers fresh and varied challenges, as Abbey added, “TDSi offers exciting technology in a highly dynamic industry. With a lot of different project needs in various vertical sectors, it’s always exciting to see what new customer requirements we can help with each day.” Abbey concluded, “With orders coming in rapidly via the phone, email or online, we play a crucial role in ensuring these are processed quickly, accurately and efficiently, to ensure customers get what they need, when they need it. There is a great satisfaction in providing the best customer service and I look forward to further developing our relationships with our customers.”

Invixium, an innovator of biometrics solutions, made its North American debut at ISC West 2018 in Las Vegas and unveiled an impressive lineup of modern biometric products including its newest - IXM TITAN, featuring an impressive suite of features and technical specifications. TITAN offers customers a multitude of options for access control applications in need of multimodal biometrics (facial recognition as a primary and fingerprint or finger vein authentication as a secondary), with additional functionality for time and attendance, video intercom and video surveillance. Visitors from the security industry including experts, consultants, installers and media were impressed by the company’s design and attention-to-detail as exhibited by the inviting nature of the booth, product displays, brochures and attractive packaging. “We had a fantastic ISC West!” said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO and President of Invixium. “From security consultants, end users to integrators, we received numerous compliments and positive reactions to our products and solutions. It only reinforces our vision of creating biometric solutions that are beautiful, but also rugged enough to be installed in any environment.” Surveillance and physical security systems will continue to play a critical role in keeping organisations, staff and visitors safe  Understanding cybersecurity threats At ISC West 2018, Kapadia was one of the esteemed security leaders to participate in a panel discussion of industry experts to address cybersecurity. Kapadia joined expert panelists from leading manufacturers Galaxy Control Systems, Pelco by Schneider Electric, Boon Edam, SureView Systems, Manything, and Viakoo to discuss how cybersecurity is not restricted to the IT department – it threatens and affects every connected device in every department. The panelists shared their views regarding connectivity in the security industry, and how as it expands, risks will increase.  In this environment, surveillance and physical security systems will continue to play a critical role in keeping organisations, staff and visitors safe. They communicated to the audience how it is vital to understand what the cybersecurity threats are to physical security systems, how protections from cyber-attacks can be implemented and how security professionals must be proactive in planning for incident recovery and ongoing protection. Advanced biometric applications “Invixium will continue to develop advanced biometric applications and help educate the market on the many benefits of multimodal authentication technologies,” continued Kapadia. “We are on a mission to become the market leader in the biometric physical access control market, one project at a time and will continue our impressive growth trajectory.”

Inner Range access control customers can now benefit from biometric credentials, thanks to a new partnership with biometric technology company, Zwipe. The new service, which uses clients’ existing card readers, is one of several intelligent integrations Inner Range will be demonstrating at a free Integration Showcase on April 24, 2018, at its European HQ near Reading, Berkshire. Other integrators at the event include Morse Watchmans which combines key locker control and asset management systems with Inner Range’s security solutions as well as Stentofon, which offers intelligent intercom solutions via Inner Range software. The new partnership with Zwipe means Inner Range clients can add fingerprint data to credentials and, crucially, continue to use their existing card readers Superior access control for customers Tim Northwood, General Manager of Inner Range Europe, said: “Integration is at the heart of what we do. Our products allow clients to control access to all manner of places, spaces, systems and products at local, national and even global levels. Our new partnership with Zwipe is the latest in a long and ever-increasing line of integrations to help our customers better control their buildings and systems and streamline their processes. We hope our Integration Showcase will highlight the options and sophistication available with our products and give potential new clients the opportunity to see them in action.” The new partnership with Zwipe means Inner Range clients can add fingerprint data to credentials and, crucially, continue to use their existing card readers. They don’t need to buy costly new readers. The system can use Inner Range’s encrypted Sifer readers and only stores the biometric data on the card rather than in a central database. Strengthening security and personnel safety Morse Watchmans will be demonstrating how their key control system can integrate with Inner Range products to strengthen security, ensure personnel safety, restrict movement if necessary as well as improving reporting compliance and reducing damage and resulting lost productivity. Stentofon will showcase how its intercom solutions integrate with Inner Range products to enable clients ‘to hear, be heard and understood, every time’ by providing interactive graphical representations, status and controls across multiple sites. Inner Range's award winning integrated security systems offer smart building management at local, national and global levels Inner Range is a pioneer of integrated access control and intruder detection systems. The company has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of intelligent security solutions since it was established in 1988. Award-winning integrated security systems More than 130,000 Inner Range systems have been installed in over 30 countries. Its award winning integrated security systems offer smart building management at local, national and global levels. Customers include hospitals and high-security units, colleges, distribution centres, banking, finance and pharmaceutical companies, government and critical national infrastructure. Inner Range’s free Integration Day takes place from 9.30am to 1.30pm on Tuesday 24 April, 2018 at its European Head Office (Units 10 – 11, Theale Lakes Business Park, Moulden Way, Sulhampstead, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4GB).

IDEMIA, the global provider of Augmented Identity, and the new home of Morpho’s line of biometric access control readers, chose ISC West 2018 exhibition to unveil the newest addition to its range of frictionless biometric access control products: MorphoWave Compact by IDEMIA. This masterpiece of engineering relies on IDEMIA’s patented, touchless 3D fingerprint technology: it delivers the field-proven performance of the award-wining MorphoWave Tower in a stylish and compact reader, designed for wall-mounted access control and time & attendance applications. Frictionless access MorphoWave Compact’s reduced size comes with a very competitive cost of ownership, an IP65 rating and a rich feature set to ensure that users can now experience frictionless access everywhere…with a simple wave of the hand. MorphoWave Compact by IDEMIA was awarded ‘Best in User Authentication, Identification, Credentialing and Management’ at the SIA New Product Showcase on April 11, 2018.

Morse Watchmans, a provider of key control and asset management systems, is demonstrating how their KeyWatcher Touch key management solution helps organisations keep data secure. On display at ISC West 2018 (booth #12109), KeyWatcher Touch provides comprehensive key management to a broad range of industries and business types, including server farms and datacentres. “Data and cybersecurity are paramount today. With sensitive information being accessed via internet-connected endpoints throughout facilities, controlling the access to the areas containing these devices is an integral component of a truly comprehensive cybersecurity plan,” said Mr. Pires. “We’re proud to offer this proven technology to ensure the safety and integrity of important data.” KeyWatcher Touch utilises touch screen technology to control Morse Watchmans’ SmartKey system Securing data via key management KeyWatcher Touch is Morse Watchmans’ proven key control platform, utilising touch screen technology to control Morse Watchmans’ patented SmartKey system with KeyAnywhere technology that makes it simple to return a key to any key cabinet in a system. Updates to KeyWatcher Touch being showcased at ISC West include a new database design, a desktop fingerprint reader that allows users to enroll fingerprints through TrueTouch software, and the ability to utilise multiple KeyWatcher Touch server instances with a single SQL database. With a large portion of cybersecurity and data breaches involving the theft of physical hardware, access control by way of key management has become a vital component in securing sensitive data. Internet-connected devices within an organisation with access to internal networks can serve as a digital open door, providing unauthorised data access. KeyWatcher’s features and capabilities make controlling keys and physical access to data Effective access control Further, if physical access to server areas where data is stored is allowed, unauthorised users can easily copy or download the data to be used for a plethora of nefarious purposes, from theft of funds to corporate espionage. By regulating and managing access to keys to the relevant areas within a facility, security teams can grant access only to those with proper clearance, be notified when keys are accessed or overdue to be returned, and create a report showing key access and return times. They can also see which users have taken keys, enabling security to know which people have accessed a relevant data storage area should an incident occur. KeyWatcher’s expansive list of features and capabilities makes controlling keys and physical access to data easy, convenient and secure.

Varsity Management is an innovative education system focused on learning and leadership. Varsity offers well-designed courses plans that are in sync with the state and national board curricula. Based on the re-engineered learning patterns, these plans help teachers provide multisensory learning and develop social and thinking skills in students. Varsity Management is empowering 3,85,000+ students annually with its presence across 465+ schools, PAN India. Recording accurate attendance data The main requirement of the organisation was to bring its time-attendance under the same network umbrella. Varsity Management Pvt Ltd wanted to manage time-attendance of more than 15,000 employees at 100+ locations across India. Initially, they were using traditional methods for attendance marking. As a result, they were facing many problems in maintaining records of the same. Hence, they required an efficient system for maintaining and recording accurate attendance data of staff members. They required a biometric hardware solution that could precisely capture employees’ attendance. Moreover, they needed instant SMS notifications for certain events like missing in/out punch, attendance summary, etc. Matrix meticulously studied the needs of Varsity Management along with its regional partner Vigilant Technologies Time-attendance management solution Matrix meticulously studied the needs of the institute along with its regional partner Vigilant Technologies. Having discussed in depth with Varsity’s team, Matrix offered its comprehensive Time-Attendance solution for managing and tracking staff movement from a single place. Matrix has installed 130 COSEC DOOR FOT V3 biometric time-attendance terminals at 100 locations across India. HR/Admin could easily track attendance of all employees and generate different types of reports for timely salary payment. Now users are updated instantly on different events like missing in/out punch, attendance summary, etc. when it occurs. Benefits of biometric time-attendance terminal Centralised Monitoring and Control Efficient Time-Attendance Management Quick and Easy Salary Calculations Improved Productivity Customised Reports

A combination of SMARTair devices — wireless, battery-powered escutcheons, cylinders and wall readers ensure security at the new Almelo building, thereby also ensuring that the demands of a busy mixed-use environment are met. Authorised employees can use offices and warehouse spaces they need; shoppers only access the retail areas of this new Witzand superstore. "This building is our showroom and must come with a modern access control system: SMARTair is the right system for us,” explains Kevin Hoitink at Witzand Almelo. SMARTair wireless access control With SMARTair wireless access control, Witzand facility managers tailor the precise security levels they need for different areas of the building. It’s easy to manage and amend access rights for every site user, to ensure authorised employees come and go freely, while everyone else is kept out. The Almelo installation runs via an Update on Card system, which is ideal for premises with medium to high daily user traffic. With Update on Card management, administrators can set time-limited access rights and order audit trails when needed. Strategically located wall updaters provide a link between the software and the SMARTair-protected doors. It’s easy even for non-specialists to manage a SMARTair installation with the bundled, full-featured TS1000 admin software. Witzand’s new flagship building was awarded a score of 56.6% by the Dutch BREEAM sustainability certification program. Its employees, customers and valuable stock are kept safe by SMARTair.

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. have its biggest manufacturing setup in Mysore. The premise consists of a manufacturing unit as well as the administrative department. Since the plant runs 24×7 and there are numerous shifts of workers, they found it difficult to manage multiple shifts manually. Managing visitors was also a problem for the company. So, they required a software that would help them keep a record of visitors on time-to-time basis. Creating a visitor’s identity in the form of visitor pass and generating reports of visitors on a monthly basis was a tiresome process. JK Tyres was looking for a vendor who could offer them a complete solution related to Time-Attendance and Visitor Management. Matrix offered a Time-Attendance solution, which centrally handled multiple shifts of workers and employees Matrix Time-Attendance solution Matrix offered a Time-Attendance solution, which centrally handled multiple shifts of workers and employees. Numerous shifts were created to manage Time-Attendance of over 500+ workers. Moreover, we provided Employee Self Service, which helped the employees view day-to-day attendance, apply for leave/tour, etc. JK Tyres further required a record of visitors so we delivered Visitor Management software, which helped them create a visitor pass, fetch visitor records and generate reports of the same. 40% Increase in Productivity of Employees and Workers Results Reduction in Cumbersome HR tasks Automatic Maintenance of Visitor Records on Day-to-Day basis 40% Increase in Productivity of Employees and Workers  The Products COSEC VEGA FAX - Fingerprint and Card based Door Controller with Touchscreen, IP65, Wi-Fi and 3G/4G Connectivity Option COSEC PATH RDFM - Fingerprint and Card based Exit Reader with IP65 COSEC CENTRA ME - Application Server Platform with 500 Users and Expandable up to 1,000 Users for Basic Access Control and Raw Event Data COSEC ME TAM - Time-Attendance Software Module for COSEC CENTRA ME Users COSEC ME ESS - Employee Self Service Software Module for COSEC CENTRA ME Users COSEC ME VMM - Visitor Management Software Module for COSEC CENTRA ME Users

JCB Co. Ltd, the only international payments brand based in Japan, will conduct a pilot trial of its latest JCB Biometrics Card with fingerprint authentication. JCB's contactless payment solution is provided by IDEMIA, a global augmented identity solution provider. Toppan Printing will also take part in the demonstration trial in respect of card personalisation.  Users first record one or more fingerprints for authentication purposes. When they want to buy something, they need only touch the fingerprint sensor on the card's lower right corner with their finger so as to authenticate payment. The fingerprint record is only kept in the card and given that fingerprint authentication is also done on the card, merchants do not need any further equipment to accept payment. The purpose of the pilot is to validate whether the solution is convenient for consumers and practical for the payment  Secure customer experiences While currently most contact chip cards rely on users entering a PIN number for authentication, this will be replaced by the fingerprint authentication. With the new JCB Biometrics Card strict security is upheld with fingerprint authentication for any payment method, while maintaining efficiency and speed. The pilot trial first involves issuing the JCB Biometric Card to JCB employees from April. Once card users have recorded their fingerprints using a smartphone or tablet app, they can make purchases via fingerprint authentication at merchants accepting JCB Contactless payments. The purpose of the pilot is to validate whether the solution is convenient for consumers and practical for the payment. JCB will continue to explore and develop various authentication solutions in order to provide consumers with reliable and secure customer experiences.

Ellams, a global manufacturer and supplier of telephone scratch cards based in Nairobi, Kenya, required a foolproof security solution, integrated with access control and video surveillance for their manufacturing units. Matrix provided Ellams with an Integrated Access Control solution comprising of Card based Entry and Exit Readers.                                    Established in the year 1977, Ellams primarily started off as a Security Documents Printer and Business Forms Manufacturer. In the year 2001, Ellams started off with the new venture of developing Telephone Scratch Cards for local telecom and cellular operators. Ellams has two manufacturing units based in Nairobi that supply secure pre-paid scratch cards to Central, Western, Eastern, and Northern Africa. Security being crucial for Ellams with respect to its manufacturing unit, the company was on a look out for a vendor who could meet the below mentioned requirements.  Challenges: Dual verification of credentials at main entrance Allow entry or exit to a user in an employee zone if a guard is present in his cabin Guard does not leave while employees are present in an employee zone Keep a check on employees’ movements – whether they enter after gaining access or not, etc. Access Control in each department Pre-defined number of users allowed in a department When a user enters an area, the event is recorded till he/she leaves Generate alarm on violation of access rules Solutions: Web-based access control solution with card-based entry and exit readers Integration with beam detector for checking user availability in an area after entering the premises Man-Trap feature to open one gate at a time Employees allowed access only if guard is present Occupancy control to ensure defined number of people are allowed in the respective zone Camera remains on in presence of employees in a respective zone and turns off in their absence Instant alarm notification to take immediate action upon violation of access rules Benefits: Improves security with integrated solution Real-time alarm notification helps take immediate action upon violation of access rules Ensures the guard continuously monitors entry and exit of employees Products: COSEC DOOR CAP - RF card based premium door controller COSEC PATH RDCE – EM proximity card-based reader COSEC PANEL LITE- Site controller for multiple door controllers COSEC CENTRA GE- Application software for 100 users, expandable up to 500 users COSEC GE ACM- Access control module for COSEC CENTRA GE

The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is a renowned institution in Bhutan delivering healthcare services. The hospital caters to the population of Thimphu and neighboring districts. The hospital not only functions as the National Referral Hospital for the entire country but also functions as: Regional Referral Hospital for the Western District District hospital for Thimphu District Human resources pool and technical backup for district hospitals Clinical training centre for the Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS) Technical support for public health programs Around 206 devices were installed in the hospital, which are used in controlling access at rooms and elevators Elevator access control As the hospital works round the clock, one of the major concerns was to manage complex shifts of employees. Elevator control, where only users with access rights can call the elevator, was another challenge the hospital wanted to meet. Furthermore, the customer also wanted a solution, with the help of which the admin could assign entry and exit points for patients, visitors and employees. Lastly, the management wanted to restrict visitor entry to a pre-defined time and rooms of the hospital for better visitor management. Biometric authentication for crowd management Matrix pitched its access control, time-attendance and visitor management solution along with the different variants of biometric devices, which fulfills every requirement of this renowned hospital. Around 206 devices were installed in the hospital, which are used in controlling access at rooms and elevators. Devices were installed at the main entrance, ward rooms, server rooms, outside elevators, and ramps on every floor to restrict access. There is no individual in the building who is not enrolled in the system. As the hospital works 24 hours, there are multiple shifts in which the employees work. Through this, the hospital could manage multiple shifts of employees. Approximately, 700 visitor profiles were created with constrained time to visit, limited rooms to enter and a pre-defined route of access. Also, crowd at the elevator was controlled by restricting the use to only users with elevator access rights. Successful implementation JDWNRH fulfilled its requirement with Matrix People Mobility Management Solution and achieved the following results:JDWNRH fulfilled its requirement with Matrix People Mobility Management Solution Improved security by restricting unauthorised entry Reduced complexity of shifts by time-attendance solution Elevator crowd control Time and zone based entry restrictions for visitors and patients Authentication and verification equipment The following products from Matrix Comsec have been implemented at JDWNRH for efficient visitor management. COSEC VEGA FAX: Fingerprint and card based door controller for time-attendance and access control application COSEC VEGA CAX: Card-based door controller for time-attendance and access control application COSEC PATH DCFE: Fingerprint and card based door controller with IP65 COSEC PATH RDCE: Card based exit reader with IP65 COSEC ENROLL CARD: Card enrolment station COSEC ENROLL FINGER: Finger enrolment station COSEC VEGA CPM EM PROX: EM proximity card personality reader module for VEGA series door controller COSEC CPM EM PROX: EM proximity card personality reader module COSEC CENTRA LE: Application server platform with 1,000 users and expandable up to one million users for basic access control and raw event data COSEC LE TAM: Time-attendance module for COSEC CENTRA LE users COSEC LE ACM: Access control software module for COSEC CENTRA LE users COSEC LE VMM: Visitor management module for COSEC CENTRA LE users COSEC USER100: User license for 100 users