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Palm Scan palm reader uniquely identifies users by their palm print
posted on 19/09/2006

The Rimax Staff On Time Palm Scan is a palm reader which uniquely identifies users by their palm print, rather than the geometry of their hand. Exclusive UK distributor Databac Group will demonstrate Palm Scan in access control and time and attendance applications at Biometrics 2006. Tests have shown the percentage of false negative reads as low as 0.1 per cent. The contactless reader can be wall-mounted behind a window, making it both weather- and vandal-proof, as well as 100% hygienic. The full range of Staff On Time fingerprint systems will also be on display. These solutions put biometric technology within reach of businesses of all sizes. During the event, Databac will show how biometric templates can be captured and encoded onto smart cards, using a Datacard SP series printer and its popular Dataimage ID software. This simple method enables the personalization of credentials to work with biometric systems: fingerprints or palm prints are verified against the template held on... [more]

Aspectus Video Intelligence changes its name to Agent Video Intelligence
posted on 18/09/2006

Aspectus Video Intelligence, Inc. has announced that it has officially changed its corporate name and brand to Agent Video Intelligence™ (Agent Vi™) due to enterprise demand for its Agent Vi™ software technology. The company also announced an expanded global sales and technical support team and disclosed that headquarters, sales and marketing functions will be located in New York City, all effective immediately. “Our new name and brand image is the direct result of the overwhelming response we’ve received from the enterprise market in the U.S. regarding our video analytics technology,” said Dieter Kondek, President and CEO of Agent Video Intelligence. “For the past year, enterprise interest in security has soared, playing catch up with the public sector following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Since our Agent Vi software is being specified by enterprise customers, our senior leadership team felt the time was right to re-brand our company and software lines around ‘Agent’ - our ... [more]

UK Biometrics Franchise Ltd launched to capitalise on the growth of the biometric market
posted on 15/09/2006

UK Biometrics Franchise Ltd will launch at The National Franchise Exhibition. Biometrics, which recognises people by scanning their fingerprint, is gaining market share daily. Businesses, homes, schools and hospitals recognise the fingerprint can replace keys, PIN or swipe cards and cannot be lost, stolen or hacked. Only business management skills are necessary as full product training is provided. UK Biometrics Franchise has established thirty-two franchise regions. Franchise areas will support a minimum of two sales personnel and the franchise model is geared for rapid growth by providing total support for the franchisee. The cost of a franchise is £29,500. Margins are over forty percent with target earnings in excess of £100,000. UK Biometrics Franchise Sales Director Barry Clayton said: “UK Biometrics Franchise is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a market set to explode. For this reason we wish to appoint dynamic people with management expertise who are prepared ... [more]

Acam Technology renews its Digital CCTV distribution agreement with Cathexis Technologies
posted on 14/09/2006

Acam Technology Ltd has renewed its distribution agreement with South African company Cathexis Technologies, following a first year of distribution in the UK. Part of the Rembrandt Group, Cathexis is the design, development and distribution arm for the organisation's intelligent digital video software. The agreement with Acam covers the company’s commercial digital surveillance systems. Acam supplies systems to security installers and electricians from its base in Derby and with its customers to develop tailormade CCTV solutions using high specification products. “Our relationship with Acam has developed quickly into a very substantial and rewarding partnership,” says Cathexis international sales and support manager, Mark Ross. “We have seen sales across a wide range of sectors including health, education, retail, housing and logistics. Combining our product range with Acam’s high quality technical support and after sales service has created a great package, for installers and end user... [more]

Demand for Defender High Security products fuels Broughton growth
posted on 14/09/2006

Broughton High Security is enjoying rapid expansion thanks to growing demand for its range of Defender High Security products and services from governments and commercial bodies throughout the World. With over thirty years experience in entrance control system design, installation and maintenance, Broughton High Security addresses the specialist requirements of high-risk sites, putting together a dedicated resource to focus on the development of high security product solutions engineered to negate the risks associated with the variety of applications . “The high security division was originally formed to develop high security products for specialist applications in the Middle East following the Gulf conflict, rapidly developing into the UK to service a niche group of clients but workload has significantly expanded.” Explains Barry Dickman, Sales Director for Broughton High Security. “The continued growth of our high security division has been driven by the increasing worldwide thre... [more]

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