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Customers want services. Services that add convenience, simple control and easy management of all their security devices. With Connect ONE by Connected Technologies LLC, it’s easy to add the new services that one may not have thought about or assumed were too difficult to add. Connect ONE is a cloud-hosted integrated security management platform that bundles intrusion, access control, video surveillance, energy management and critical environmental monitoring in one single user interface that controls them all simply and conveniently. CheckPoint Tours tracks tasks and facility activity CheckPoint Tours, the latest service from Connect ONE, provides real-time recordkeeping that security guards have completed their rounds or employees have performed required or mandated tasks at the premises. As the user scans/swipes each checkpoint their access is logged and can be reviewed. Paired with ScanPass Mobile Credential, it makes tracking activities uncomplicated. ScanPass does not require any wiring and users affix a barcode sticker at the places they want to make sure are visited, using a smartphone to scan the barcode to determine if the tour is being performed properly. Notifications can be sent if tours are not completed on designated time schedules. It can also be integrated with surveillance to take a snapshot of the person to identify authorised personnel conducting the tours.  Multiple checkpoints can be added economically by using only ScanPass barcode stickers in place of card readers and additional hardware. Connect ONE services add tangible value for the end-user customer and the business in the way of new RMR streams.

Suprema ID., a global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company will showcase its ground-breaking fingerprint authentication scanner featuring ultra-slim sensor and wireless technology at SDW 2018 in London. The new FAP20-compliant BioMini Slim 2S fingerprint scanner provides a number of industry-leading features under its sleek design. Featuring range-leading powerful 1.0GHz CPU, BioMini Slim 2S provides high-speed extraction and matching of fingerprints on the scanner. Fast finger-scanning with HID protocol To improve user convenience, BioMini Slim 2S supports true plug-n-play by featuring HID (human interface device) protocol. HID protocol enables users to scan fingers immediately after physical connection of USB plug without any set-up or installation steps. BioMini Slim 2S also provides enhanced versatility with pre-loaded web-server hence enables users to operate web-based applications from their mobile devices or PCs regardless of their OS type. BioMini Slim 2S enables users to capture fingerprints under harsh environmental conditions as well as direct sunlight BioMini Slim 2S also provides rugged IP65-rated dust and waterproof structure and equipped with latest 500dpi slim optical sensor featuring Suprema's advanced LFD (Live Fingerprint Detection) technology to prevent spoofing frauds. Moreover, BioMini Slim 2S maintains the highest standards by complying FBI PIV/FIPS201 and mobile ID FAP20 certifications and even enables users to capture fingerprints under harsh environmental conditions as well as direct sunlight up to 100,000 LUX. Reliable performance in outdoor conditions "The new BioMini Slim 2S is designed to provide the best reliable fingerprint authentication performance over dynamic environments such as outdoor and mobile situations. At Suprema ID, our commitment is focused to ensure consistent performance and usability over dynamic environments," said Bogun Park, CEO at Suprema ID. At the show, Suprema will present full demonstrations of its BioMini series authentication scanners as well as RealScan series FBI-certified fingerprint enrolment scanners.

Morse Watchmans, the industry provider of key control and asset management systems, is showcasing their KeyWatcher Touch key management system at IFSEC International 2018 in London. The company will also be displaying their asset management solution, AssetWatcher, which uses RFID along with their proven KeyWatcher technology in a locker system to secure and store valuable assets. “We’re excited to bring AssetWatcher and KeyWatcher Touch to Europe’s premier physical security event,” said Fernando Pires, CEO at Morse Watchmans. “Morse Watchmans has identified features our customers rely on with KeyWatcher and applied them to asset management. We’ve also developed our technology and higher functionality for our proven KeyWatcher system. We’re looking forward to sharing these new solutions with the attendees at IFSEC 2018.” Desktop fingerprint reader Morse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher Touch key management system utilizes a 7” touchscreen for an easy to use interface and patented SmartKey system with KeyAnywhere technology to make it simple to withdraw and return a key securely to any key cabinet in an enterprise. Updates to KeyWatcher Touch for 2018 include a new database design, a desktop fingerprint reader that allows users to enroll fingerprints through TrueTouch software, and the ability to utilize multiple KeyWatcher Touch server instances with a single SQL database. AssetWatcher, Morse Watchmans’ flexible, scalable, and capable RFID-enabled locker system will also be on display at IFSEC 2018. AssetWatcher can easily support more than 10,000 users on a single system and is configurable in three usage modes for the utmost convenience. It is simple to track who is removing or replacing an asset along with when or where in the system the transaction has taken place. The proven features of KeyWatcher, such as email notifications, multi-site operation, and multi-user capability, bring the highest levels of security and capability to AssetWatcher.

Iris ID, a premier provider of iris recognition technology, announced its iCAM R100 face and iris cameras will be integrated into Mentalix, Inc.’s Fed Submit suite of live scan solutions. Fed Submit is employed by civilian and law enforcement agencies across the county, provides users with intuitive, multi-modal booking and background check systems. Mentalix, headquartered in Dallas, is an industry leader in FBI-certified identification software. Iris ID’s IrisAccess iCAM R100 cameras will now be made available with Mentalix Fed Submit live scan stations, operating alongside standard fingerprint scanners so iris information may be shared with the FBI as part of its NGI (Next Generation Identification) program. With Fed Submit it’s possible for agencies to access the FBI’s iris database, as well as create and grow their own local iris archive. Accurately capture iris data Dale Remmers, the chief technology officer of Mentalix, said the Iris ID technology was selected for its speed and accuracy in capturing iris data. He reported that jail officials can often acquire, submit and receive an FBI response to an iris query before a suspect’s booking procedure is completed. “They can know within a few minutes if the suspect arrested for public intoxication has any felony warrants in other states,” Remmers said. “We’re excited to be able to offer our law enforcement customers the Iris ID technology as an additional modality within our Fed Submit product.” The iris solution is contactless, unlike fingerprint pads which need to be wiped clean after each use R100 iris recognition technology The R100 iris recognition technology can obtain a valid identity scan from virtually any suspect. While fingerprints can be altered intentionally or worn down by jobs in industries such as agriculture, construction and manufacturing, iris patterns remain unchanged through a person’s life. The iris solution is also contactless, unlike fingerprint pads which need to be wiped clean after each use. Remmers said law enforcement clients may also use the iris scan feature of the Mentalix Fed Submit system to authenticate the identity of suspects being released from jail. Iris ID authentication Mohammed Murad, vice president global sales and business development, Iris ID, said the Mentalix partnership is another example of how Iris ID’s technology is being used to assist law enforcement officials. “Our iCAM R100 cameras add a valuable dimension to the Fed Submit kiosks” he said. “The Mentalix solution will make it easier – and faster – for local officials to know who is being booked and released from their facilities.” Iris ID technology is also being used by governments around the world for authentication at border crossings, national ID and voter registration efforts and by corporations large and small for access control and time and attendance applications.

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Zwipe AS held May 22 2018, Jörgen Lantto was elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing Clas Thelin. In addition, Kim Humborstad, Dorian Barak, Francis van den Bosch, Johan Biehl and Dennis Jones were elected as new board members. Dorian Barak will replace Dr. Lui Ruopeng as board representative for the company’s largest shareholder, Kuang-Chi. Kim Humborstad will act as Deputy Chairman. Lars Windfeldt, Espen Tøndel and Weizi Huang were re-elected. The new board has substantial combined industry and financial experience and will support Zwipe and its leadership team’s execution of a sharpened strategy focused on commercial success and growth as it integrates its technology platform within the biometric payment cards market first and then into other verticals, services and form factors such as wearables and IoT devices. Together with an ecosystem of partners including global brands within security, financial services and IDs, Zwipe is on a mission of ‘Making Convenience Secure’ for a wide range of industries and technology form factors. Mr. Lantto has been a member of Zwipe’s Board of Directors since November 2016 and is a key strategic advisor working closely with the company’s management Newly elected Chairman and Board members: Jörgen Lantto Mr. Lantto has been a member of Zwipe’s Board of Directors since November 2016 and is a key strategic advisor working closely with the company’s management to shape the path Zwipe takes moving forward. He is the former CEO of Fingerprint Cards AB, one of Zwipe’s key partners supplying fingerprint sensors. At Fingerprint Cards he also served as CTO and head of strategy and product management. Mr. Lantto has also held a range of senior executive positions at global ICT company Ericsson. Kim Humborstad Kim Humborstad founded Zwipe in 2009 (then OrigoID) and worked as its CEO until February 2018, at which time he transitioned to a new role as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) at Zwipe. As CGO he is focused on identifying new business and technology integration platforms for Zwipe. Mr. Humborstad is the winner of several awards, including but not limited to FERD-award for highest international potential and FinTech award for innovation in payments. He holds a BS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Telemark University College. Dorian Barak is the CEO of Indigo Global, a capital advisory firm, and serves on the boards of directors of companies active in the technology, natural resources and aviation sectors Dorian Barak Mr. Barak is a seasoned private equity investor and fund manager. He is the CEO of Indigo Global, a capital advisory firm, and serves on the boards of directors of companies active in the technology, natural resources and aviation sectors. He is an Executive Director of Kuang-Chi Science Limited and chairs its international activities, which include investments in technology companies in North America, Europe and Israel. He was formerly MD and Head of International M&A at Israel’s largest financial group, attorney with Skadden Arps in New York and Consultant with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Mr. Barak holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.A. from Oxford University and B.A. from UCLA. Francis Van den Bosch Francis Van den Bosch serves in several advisory and board roles with start-up companies in the field of technology for the retail banking and payments markets. During the first 15 years of his career he held a number of Sales and Marketing Management roles in the consumer banking sector of Citibank, covering both European and the US markets. He worked as general manager for MasterCard Europe, followed by a global CEO role to set up the global debit POS and ATM system Maestro. Afterwards he headed up a Brussels based company (MCE) that specialised in management development services to international companies. Mr. Biehl is the founder and CEO of Biehl Invest AB and has spent most of his time working as a private investor and trader Johan Biehl For the last seven years, Johan Biehl, founder and CEO of Biehl Invest AB, has spent most of his time working as a private investor and trader. In addition, he is a member of the board and Investment Manager at Feat Invest AB. Mr. Biehl is focused on small- and micro-cap investments and today has several investments in listed and unlisted companies predominantly in the tech industry. He also has prior experience as an equity research analyst with Remium Nordic AB covering micro-cap companies and has held several positions in B2B sales and sales management. Mr. Biehl holds a degree in finance from Stockholm University. Dennis Jones Mr. Jones is the former Chief Operating Officer of TSYS Issuer Solutions, a US-based global payment processing company, prior to which he was the Chairman of Paysafe PLC, a UK-based FTSE 250 global payments company. Mr. Jones holds extensive experience in the fintech, payments and payment processing sectors, having held Executive and Board positions in the UK as Chairman of MasterCard UK Ltd and various Executive roles with RBS and NatWest. He also has experience from the US as Director, President and CEO of RBS National Bank and as a Non-Executive Director of Argus Information Services and Kroger Personal Finance. In addition, Mr. Jones worked in China as an Executive Director of the credit card joint venture between RBS and the Bank of China. Following these changes, the new Board of Directors consists of the following members: Jørgen Lantto (chairman) Kim Humborstad (deputy chairman) Lars Windfeldt Espen Tøndel Weizi Huang Francis van den Bosch Johan Biehl Dorian Barak Dennis Jones

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.”

Princeton Identity Inc., a provider of secure biometric security systems, has announced the deployment of its Biometric Conex, designed to assist customers with quick and accurate personnel authentication for campuses and facilities. The Conex is a 20-foot long standard shipping container outfitted with on-the-move facial, iris and fingerprint biometric capture technology, which can be operational in less than 24 hours. Biometric Conex Princeton Identity is showcasing the Biometric Conex at the 2018 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition this week in Washington, DC The first two containers will be shipped in October to government facilities. Princeton Identity is showcasing the Biometric Conex at the 2018 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, DC. The Conex’s combination of patented authentication technology and portable configuration give organisations the flexibility to deploy these high throughput, accurate authentication units anytime, anywhere. Biometric high-throughput system The multi-modal, biometric high-throughput system offers more secure rapid personnel authentication and the following features: Face, dual iris, and 8 fingerprint rapid enrollment of personnel and on-the move multi-modal personnel identification Throughputs of over 15 people per minute Self-contained or networked configurations Allow list and watch list capable Can support large personnel database configurations Climate controlled, air conditioned and weatherproof Can be powered by a generator and comes with UPS backup Facility entry control The Biometric Conex eliminates these issues and provides a more accurate, seamless entry process Current facility entry control procedures generally rely on credentials or limited biometric information to allow entry. In many cases, these procedures can cause excessive queuing, require extensive manpower, and are limited in their identification accuracy. The Biometric Conex eliminates these issues and provides a more accurate, seamless entry process. It contains a rapid enrollment station to simultaneously register subjects’ biometric signatures – fingerprints, face and irises – which takes less than a minute to process. The fusing of these three separate biometric modalities ensures the highest level of identification accuracy and eliminates potential spoofing attacks. When subjects enter the Conex, they walk through at a normal pace without stopping or touching any sensors, gain clearance, and are granted access to the facility. Contactless iris authentication “The government engaged with Princeton Identity to provide these units because we are the only identification firm with patented walkthrough, contactless iris authentication capabilities to support large groups of people,” said Mark Clifton, CEO of Princeton Identity. “Our software and physical hardware provide versatile identity authentication solutions designed to verify and manage individuals’ identities for a wide range of physical security and access applications, and we are already exploring other commercial uses for the Biometric Conex.”

Kredi Kayıt Bürosu (KKB) was founded by the then nine leading banks of Turkey on 11th April, 1995. KKB is a highly regarded financial institution in turkey and has a total of 156 members. The KKB Anadolu Data Center is located in the capital city of Ankara across 43,000 square meters of land, consists of three main sections. The facility is equipped with protection systems against lightning and earthquake. Center authorities to provide the supervisors with an additional option of authentication through RFID cards Need of cost effective solution The data center has cabinet system in place while access to data racks require biometric authentication. The center is equipped with numerous data racks for which they required a display device at the entrance. Each rack was locked with physical locks as a result of which the center required a cost effective solution that did not include a device for each rack. Moreover, they required devices that supported both smart card authentication as well as door locks. The center authorities were looking forward to provide the supervisors with an additional option of authentication through RFID cards. With respect to gaining access, they wanted a solution that would grant access through two steps, biometric authentication and physically opening the locking system. Finally, the center wanted a solution that could alert them in case of situations such as a door being left open. Data Center solution Matrix, in association with SouthCo, provided the KKB Anadolu Data Center with the following solution. The data center required a display device at the entrance, integrated with the biometric device installed by Matrix. So, we integrated our Data Center solution with a touch screen display. Whenever any user tried to access the data center with their biometric credentials, the touch screen would display a list of racks the respective user is authorized to access. From the display, the user would be allowed to choose the racks he/she would like to access. Once the user is granted access into the chosen racks, they will be allowed to access the same for a pre-defined period of time. COSEC ARC provides the admin personnel with real-time notifications such as SMS or email notifications in case of any mishaps Gather customized reports User based access makes ensures security of sensitive company data. We also installed 200 COSEC ARCs, at the entry/exit of racks between 400 SouthCo locks, one between two door locks, making it a cost-effective solution for the center. Additionally, the COSEC ARC also provides the admin personnel with real-time notifications such as SMS or email notifications in case of any mishaps such as an open door, a door forced open, door being left open, etc. The personnel can also gather customized reports on events like who, when and which rack was accessed. Results Maintenance of Diverse Data Foolproof Security with Biometric User-wise Rack Access Accurate Records of Who Accessed Data Center at What Time

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.

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, is driving biometrics adoption throughout Latin America, and especially in Mexico, ahead of the October 2018 deadline set by the country’s National Banking and Security Commission (CNBV) to deploy fingerprint identification technology across financial institutions. “Banks, government services agencies and commercial entities in Latin America have embraced our biometrics solutions over the past decade because of their speed, accuracy, reliability and fraud-fighting capabilities,” said Greg Sarrail, Vice President of Global Sales, Extended Access Technologies, Biometrics with HID Global. “Now we are helping to extend these benefits across Mexico’s banking infrastructure as part of a major initiative to curb identity theft.” HID’s multispectral fingerprint devices have helped eliminate fraud in Mexico’s national vaccination program and other healthcare initiatives Enhancing the security of ATMs HID Global’s Lumidigm biometrics sensors with multispectral imaging technology are currently used in Latin America’s retail banks, financial institutions and government agencies to create a more convenient customer experience while increasing the security of ATM and other transactions. More than 115,000 multispectral fingerprint sensors are deployed in Brazil to protect billions of ATM transactions per year, with nearly 80 percent of the nation’s ATMs used by over 85 million banking customers. Financial institutions in Chile and Argentina have embraced HID’s technology to secure pension payments for over one million elderly citizens. HID’s multispectral fingerprint devices have helped eliminate fraud in Mexico’s national vaccination program and other healthcare initiatives that provide millions of underprivileged citizens with subsidies for medicine and medical care. Most reliable fingerprint capture technology The company’s biometrics sensors are also used extensively in commercial applications in Mexico, including verifying identity for more than 70,000 members of a large fitness club franchise. Now, the same technology is poised to improve banking security and convenience in Mexico as the CNVB gets closer to the October 2018 deadline for financial institutions to verify their customers’ identity using fingerprint biometrics when creating accounts, applying for loans and conducting other transactions. HID’s patented multispectral fingerprint imaging technology captures unique characteristics from both the surface and subsurface of the skin HID’s patented multispectral fingerprint imaging technology captures unique characteristics from both the surface and subsurface of the skin, providing the most reliable fingerprint capture technology available. Multispectral fingerprinting works for the broadest range of people with normal, wet, dry or damaged fingers, across the widest range of usage conditions--from dirt and grease to sunlight to wet or cold conditions. Liveness detection capabilities to eliminate fraud HID Global’s Lumidigm biometrics solutions also feature field-updatable ‘liveness detection’ capabilities that help eliminate fraud by preventing the use of fake fingerprints or ‘spoof’ attacks. The devices use a top-ranked NIST certified MINEX III minutia algorithm for proven interoperability with industry-standard fingerprint template databases. HID will be demonstrating its biometrics solutions at Expo Seguridad Mexico from April 24-26 in Stand #3131 at the Centro CitiBanamex in Mexico City.

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that Georgia Southern University’s state-of-the-art Recreation Activity Center (RAC) has deployed an integrated pedestrian access solution so only members can access the facility. A Boon Edam Trilock 60 tripod turnstile is integrated with Iris ID IrisAccess solution to enable swift user verification and access with a minimum of effort for students, faculty and staff. Centre of campus life The RAC at Georgia Southern serves as the centre of campus life, welcoming over 5,000 students each day. Originally opened in 1998 with 80,000 square feet, the facility was expanded in 2006 to its present size of 215,000 square feet. The expansion achieved LEED certification, the first building to do so at Georgia Southern, which reflected the university’s culture of sustainability. Among the many amenities at the RAC are an aquatics centre with a 25-metre swimming pool, eight indoor basketball courts, group fitness studios, a rock climbing wall and an 18,000 square foot fitness centre.When students used the iris scanners in the dining halls, it took no more than 2 seconds to process their entry Iris recognition-based access control The newly renovated RAC deployed Boon Edam waist-high turnstiles and gates as a means to control access for the increased number of visitors each day under staff supervision. In 2006, the turnstiles were paired with fingerprint scanning technology to confirm the identity of each member. But in 2014, when the Iris ID IrisAccess solution was paired with tripod turnstiles at two dining centres on campus, the RAC facility managers decided to investigate integrating an eye scanner with their current access control software. “With each passing year, the size of the database would grow, leading to an increase in the time it would take to verify each member. The process slowed, taking five to 12 seconds to grant access, causing unwanted delays for our users,” said Jason Schmidt, facility coordinator at the RAC. “When students used the iris scanners in the dining halls, it took no more than 2 seconds to process their entry. Once we realised that Iris ID was the superior method for access control, we decided to upgrade our system to better meet the needs of our members.”Once members purchase a membership and are entered into our database, the system grants them seamless access to the facility" Trilock Side Gate-controlled egress Currently, as members enter the RAC in the main lobby, they can choose from two different access points. They can scan their iris at the iCAM7000S Series mounted on the turnstile, or swipe their ID at the main desk and proceed through a gate. Boon Edam Trilock Side Gates are used on the other side of the main desk for dedicated egress. “The arrangement of a turnstile paired with the iris scanner technology is extremely fast and we’re encouraging our members to use it,” said Schmidt. “Once they purchase a membership and are entered into our database, the system grants them access to the facility and it is pretty seamless.” The RAC is planning to renovate in the near future to have a total of 4 turnstiles integrated with the Iris ID IrisAccess solution. Towards multiple entrance lanes “The Iris ID and Boon Edam partnership goes back to early 2000 when the two technologies were integrated at Schipol airport in Amsterdam,” said Mohammed Murad, vice president for Iris ID. “We’re very excited to continue delivering integrated technology solutions to our customers.” “We are always concerned with who is coming in and prefer to have as many turnstiles as possible to automate the process and reduce the burden on our staff. Everyone who is registered for the iris scanner likes it; we’re looking forward to the next stage when we can have multiple entrance lanes, bringing everything up to speed,” concludes Schmidt.