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Cyber-attacks and identity theft seem a realer threat than ever before, but the tools we need to protect ourselves we have carried since birth.
Friday, we made Ryan King the most verified man in Brooklyn.
"Verified," a fingerprint-recognition device chirped back at Ryan after he placed his finger on the reader.
"Verified," a facial-recognition device said to Ryan after scanning his face.
Ryan works at the American headquarters for FingerTec, a Malaysian company replacing PINs, usernames, and typed passwords with fingers and faces we don't need to memorize.
"You can't copy someone's fingerprint unless you chop it off," Ryan said, "which wouldn't work because it has to be attached to a hand."
"One nine, zero, seven, five," Alexy Khitrov said to his phone.
Alexy recited that random list of numbers aloud, while his phone scanned his face, and -- without pressing a single button -- he logged into his online banking account.
"There are over 70 parts of the human body that create the human voice," Alexy said.
And -- for all those impersonators out there -- we can control only 15 of those parts.
Alexy founded SpeechPro, which sells voice-recognition software. He estimates 50 million to 60 million people worldwide already use a voice log-in. And that figure doubles annually.
"Passwords are dead," Alexy said. "They are so 20th Century and we're in the 21st Century."
In a world where nearly every ATM now uses an operating system without any technical support, where a bug can force every user of the Internet to change the password to every account they've ever owned overnight, where cyber-attacks and identity theft grow more menacing every day, the ability to use your voice, your finger, your face or some combination of the three to log into your e-mail, your social media feed or your checking account allows you to ensure it's very difficult for someone else to pretend they're you.
"The system is essential broken," Bionyn CEO Karl Martin said. "The idea that technology uses this secret string of letters and numbers to know who we are and we have to remember [that string of numbers and letters] is archaic."
Biometric innovators like Karl continue to develop new ways for our bodies to sign in for us. Martin's Nymi bracelet, for example, allows users to enter a password with only the beating of their heart.
Whether hardware or software, implementation all of these biometric advances requires an overhaul of infrastructure. The good news about the death of Windows XP is that it forces banks to upgrade the security systems used in their ATMs, allowing at least an opportunity to implement some new technology.

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The natural progression from fingerprint scanning technology is facial recognition technology. While fingerprint door locks are effective security systems, face scanners are arguably even more so because it directly identifies who is trying to access that lock. But how does facial recognition work? Luckily, you have come to the right place to find out.

Face recognition door locks rely on the ability to identify, recognize, and measure the unique landmarks of a person's face. It then matches what the machine sees with its database of authorized users and decides if it matches the right criteria or not. If it does, voila, the door is unlocked! Some examples of facial landmarks include:

Business owners and companies are always looking for ways to speed up their workforce and make workflow more efficient. Being more efficient means both cutting costs and earning more money. A relatively simple solution is to upgrade employee time-clock methods. The old-fashioned way is by using a card to punch in. Some businesses use even more basic forms of clocking in: bosses make note of when their employees come in or the employee writes it down on the schedule.

The problem with the first way is that it is easy to "game" the machine. A friend or colleague can game the system by taking his friend's punch-in card and punching it himself, regardless of whether or not the friend showed up for work on time --if he showed up at all.

The second method is not reliable in the least. What if your supervisor is not at work one day? You have to tell someone else who will let the supervisor know, and that wastes time and money. Simple human error is another reason the method is not viable. Your boss might forget to make note of you coming into work.

To combat the problems these two archaic systems create, consider upgrading to a fingerprint time-clock system, which is easy to use and reliable.

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No one likes to feel micromanaged. It can put undue pressure on an employee and make them feel as though their ability to work freely and independently of the larger organization is being stifled. Work, as it were, is not all ones and zeros or dollars and cents. There is of course good reason for an employer to understand what their employees are doing, when they show up and when they leave, of course, but this does not necessitate a constant peering eye on individuals.

Employee clock in software allows a company to understand what employees are doing broadly without stifling them minutely. If you are asking employees to account for their time to the minute that will begin to cut into time they can be working for you. Instead it is better to accept daily shift reports that suggest completed work loads as opposed to minute to minute details.

Knowing you have solid people working for your company is important but on some level, even with micromanaged accountability, that is a leap of faith. The broader understanding of what all of your employees are doing is one of the great benefits of employee clock in software. You can know if anything goes wrong while allowing workers to keep doing right.

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A common trope in science fiction is imagining the advanced methods the future will employ to ensure security. Retinal scans, palm scans, body scans, facial recognition, and even DNA analysis have all been explored as replacements for key cards and pin codes. In the film Gattaca, Ethan Hawke's character must supply blood samples every day to enter his job. In the film "Minority Report," based on the work by prophetic science fiction writer, Philip K. Dick. facial recognition software is prominent. Yet, these technologies are no longer mere fantasies, nor are they absurdly expensive hypothetical prototypes. Rather, facial recognition software and components are both very real and entirely affordable. What hasn't changed in the transition from sci-fi to reality is the power of the technology's utility.

FingerTec USA offers an innovative addition to the biometric employee clock in software business with its revolutionary FingerTec USA Face ID 2, a device that recognizes users with a single look. Users need only to glance in the direction of the device for it to verify identity, without the need of any keys, codes, touches, gestures or personnel. It's a fully automated attendance system that makes "buddy check-ins" irrelevant, greatly increases efficiency, comes at an affordable and competitive cost, and declares any business that uses it as a cutting edge enterprise.

The Face ID 2 isn't science fiction, but it is fantastic.

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Things go wrong all the time, but security and accountability have to be there no matter what. That’s why FingerTec USA's fingerprint door lock models like the FingerTec R2 and R2i not only incorporate the most commonly used communication protocols, TCP/IP, in order to guarantee constant monitoring, but also come equipped with USB backup. In the event of a communication error, the R2 and R2i still draw on this supplementary system to provide the same revolutionary level of biometric specificity and accountability. This fingerprint door lock and time attendance system is secure when you need it.

Software is a key component in access management. Since everyone’s situation is different, and security and accountability should follow suit, FingerTec fingerprint reader software runs on the safe and situation-tested Linux platform, providing the ability to customize to your business’s particular needs and to adapt fluidly to rapid environmental changes. Additionally, in order to make access management familiar and easy to use, the file maintenance system is Windows-based on your end, allowing for easy organization and simple presentation. This two-pronged software approach maximizes both hardware and personnel efficiency.

With such well-suited software and products like the R2 and R2i, FingerTec attendance and door lock systems are secure now, in the future, and every situation in-between.

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With the mission statement, “to see our customer as our employer, and to find a satisfactory resolution for any customer concern,” it’s no wonder that FingerTec USA offers such a powerful set of support tools suited to a wide variety of company needs.

Phone Training

Hired a new employee? Promoted a manager? Looking to optimize all of the options on your employee clock in software? Confused about our fingerprint reader software? FingerTec offers phone training modules tailored specifically to your situation. Your time is valuable, so expert trainers focus only on what you need, providing structured guidance and facilitating efficient knowledge acquisition. Your staff will feel comfortable and confident in no time at all.

Annual and Monthly Support

Now that you and your staff are so well trained, nothing can go wrong – right? We do our best to set you up for smooth sailing, but if you do encounter any issues, we're happy to help your staff remedy the situation and learn from the experience. For our clients' convenience, our annual and monthly support packages cover a range of troubleshooting options, including:

phone

live chat

support ticket

In most cases, you’ll get a response within just a few minutes.

The fact of that matter is that security, access control, and timekeeping software are only as strong as the knowledge and expertise that support them. That’s why FingerTec doesn’t stop at the door – they're with you all the way.

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Having fingerprint door locks installed in your company's building or facility will improve your overall security immensely. While most businesses use standard doors secured by locks and keys, having a fingerprint lock raises the bar for making your building as secure as possible.

For one thing, typical doors that use a key can be picked by manipulating the inner mechanisms of the lock. Once they get the tumblers locked in place they can open the door and have a field day. With the keys themselves, they can be lost, copied, and even stolen. Besides the inconvenience of replacing a lost key, keys obtained through nefarious means means easy access to rooms that need to be protected as best as possible.

A fingerprint door lock has neither of these problems. There is only ever one key for such a lock and it is your finger, which is unique to you and there is no way you can possibly lose it through sheer carelessness. Another advantage of a fingerprint lock is that your fingerprint cannot be copied. Also, there are no mechanical devices for an expert thief to manipulate in the hopes of unlocking the door.

By using a fingerprint lock you will be able to protect your business effectively.

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FingerTec AC100C Time Attendance device

A new attendance system, especially one that uses fingerprint recognition, is the new face of keeping track of employees clocking-in/out and maintaining accurate payroll. No need for the stereotypical punch cards and less than accurate timekeeping. The biometric method of keeping attendance disallows so-called "buddy punching". This trick lets an employee punch in the card of a friend in the event they are late for work. With fingerprints being absolutely unique to each employee, there is no chance of this method of trickery to be used.

Using a brand new biometric recognition attendance system, it removes the overhead and extra work that it takes to collate all those punch cards and removes any errors or misinterpretations of the data. Employers and employees alike do not have to worry about losing punch cards and therefore negating the extra expense to the process. The biometric reader is very user-friendly and can store thousands of fingerprints which makes things easier for all involved.

Upgrading your attendance system will make staff management so much easier in the long run. Also, your human resources staff, accounting, and payroll departments will thank you for it. So replace those old-fashioned and outdated punch cards with the next wave of tech.

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A month or so ago a friend of mine who runs a small PC repair and maintenance had his store broken into. Even though the front of the store was securely locked behind a steel gate that slid from the top of the entrance way, there was a side door that was not nearly as secure; this was how the thieves got in. Thankfully they did not steal much except for a PC monitor and a broken laptop that was being serviced and was left out by accident. My friend was smart enough to install a few video cameras in the store so with the help of the police we were able to find and catch them. Also, the stolen stuff were eventually returned.

It turned out well in the end but my friend was very very upset at the time. Previously I had advised him to install a better side entrance and a fingerprint door lock. Instead, he opted for a regular lock and key door which was obviously picked open by the intruders. I did not want to be the one who told him so but the day after the store was robbed he looked at me and said, "You were right, I should have installed that fingerprint door lock."

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Growing up you may have seen a spy movie or two. You know how they all seem to have the coolest, most efficient software and machines. Their office will have some kind of finger scanner or retinal identification laser. They check in on some complicated computer and they get a brief introduction of their assignment from their Chief.

Well, what if your office could have this cool stuff and actually have it mean something, not just using it to seem flashy. Well that's what FingerTec USA is here for. They provide biometric technology for the home and office to keep your materials safe and the environment productive.

Using their biometric time clocks your workers check in efficiently, log breaks, and can get compensated for overtime. You can also install a fingerprint door lock for added security to ensure only authorized personal access certain rooms. And if you want to be extra safe, you can even program a facial recognition program for granting access.

So, next time your friends or family says, "That kinda stuff is only in the movies," you can reply with a suave, "Oh, contraire!" and sit comfortably in your chair because you know your stuff is safely protected with high tech equipment by FingerTec.

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You may be thinking, "Why would I need a finger scanner?" Well, as we've discussed in previous posts, a scanner uses your biometrics to identify you. They can be used to block access to anything from computers to safes to rooms. But these aren't the only kinds of scanners available to keep things secure.

Something we have yet to discuss in detail is facial recognition. Facial recognition technology uses high resolution infrared camera to scan your unique facial structures. This is a wonderful option for contactless identification. It's a more convenient way to allow employees access to a room. All they have to do is stand still in front of the scanner and it will do the rest of the work. They can act as a time attendance system too. This way employees aren't huddled around one machine once they enter a building just to check-in. They get the process done as they enter.

FingerTec has the new Face ID 3, a slim and stylish door access model that uses their reliable TCMS V2 software. Having a modern check-in system also makes your company look very professional. It has an almost futuristic appeal and it shows you're ahead of the trend. You obviously stay up-to-date with the way you handle your business.

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You thought that the attendance system would have been done away by the time you graduated high school. Nope. College classes would still occasionally ask who was present. And even then it didn't finish! You ended up going to work and having to log into your employee clock in software. It leaves you wondering exactly when does the routine end. and that's when it clicks. There is a reason you have been signing in all these years. It's to give you credit where credit is due.

Let's face it: would you have graduated high school, college even, if those credits weren't tallied? No! The attendance was there to work to your benefit, so that you can progress to the next stage of your life. Now as an adult you realize that clicking in means that your company knows just how hard you work. It is a testament to your devotion and reliability. As long as you give it your all, you're in the clear. In fact it leaves you with proof that you deserve at least consideration for promotion, among other factors.

So, do not feel stressed by the clock in software. embrace it and realize that it gives you the power. It's a comforting thing knowing you have proof of your hard work.

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When I first showed up at a job with employee clock in software I was a little nervous. I assumed this might be a way the company could take advantage of me and somehow whittle down the amount of hours I could do in a given week. What I soon realized was that all of the companies who did not have clock in software, places where I was salaried or paid a flat day rate, had been taking me to the cleaners for years. Now with the biometric time clocks being utilized both my employer and myself, I had a very clear idea of the amount of hours I had worked. It was offering something I had not had in other jobs: transparency.

As a result my finances make a lot more sense these days. Gone are those weeks where I would wonder how much I was paid. Had I agreed to work a half day but ended up staying for nearly eight hours? Was I working a sixteen hour day doomed to make the same amount as an eight hour affair? These were legitimate concerns in previous employment situations. Now thanks to this clock in technology I was getting paid correctly and I only had to trust my own finger prints.

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Security is of the utmost importance to most people. It’s important because you have a lot of things you want to protect. For this reason you close your windows, lock your doors, make sure your car is secure and so on. With most doors, you need keys to open and lock them but what happens if you lose your key? Or worse, what happens when someone steals your key? This is when the trouble begins. A very determined thief may even go so far as to duplicate your key in order to get in. Whatever the case may be, fingerprint door locks remove the unseen risk of having a typical key locked door.

Door fingerprint locks aren’t only for residential homes but for businesses as well. Company secrets and important documents are held behind doors that need to be secured. These extremely secure and reliable fingerprint locks can’t be defeated by a thief trying to use a torque wrench and lock picks. There are no keyholes to manipulate or tumblers to fool! By using locks requiring a fingerprint, not only can you prevent unauthorized entry by outsiders, you can also prevent entry by employees during unauthorized times. By adding an attendance system to your lock, you can track who’s coming in and out of the facility.

By adding another strong layer of security to your home or office, thieves will think twice about trying to steal from you.

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We have come a long way in terms of our security measures. The standard by which we hold ourselves and our safety now lies in computer technology and it's only going to advance further. Finger scanner and facial recognition technology is multifaceted. It can be used for identification in offices and at home, communal buildings, apartments, airports and more.

It all starts with employee clock in software. One of the most basic tools that every office needs. You add fingerprint reader software to it and viola! You've amped up your security tenfold. The reader makes sure that only your employees can sign themselves in. But now extrapolate that outside the office. What can finger scanners be used for?

Well, they will help add information to databases. Biometrics are the most accurate way to identify individuals. They only read live prints, too, so they're ideal for airport security, government offices, and major corporations. Fingerprint door locks are implemented, and some biometric security scanners will also check facial recognition and vocal patterns.

Basically, you can use biometrics for a multitude of home and business applications. They make things run more efficiently and securely.

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Before you invest in biometric time clock software, you may want to have a better understanding of what constitutes this technology. Once you know this information, you will be better able to ascertain the effectiveness of biometric time clocks.

This technology is not only suitable for security firms, it is valuable to any company. Biometric software is not an elitist notion; is is available for small and large businesses. There are so many different models available, each of which offer great features, that you will definitely find the model that most effectively addresses your business needs.

For example, the FingerTec TA2oo Plus W is a state-of-the-art wireless attendance system. It has large storage capacity and a colorful screen that displays straightforward icons. This system is also incredibly convenient, since it offers multiple clock-in methods, which include fingerprint identification, RFID cards, and password verification. This attendance system also includes message displays and similar features that make interoffice communication even easier. It is also easy to enroll a user and transfer data.

This software abolishes many faults associated with traditional employee clock in software, which creates a more honest and efficient work environment for both you and your employees. For more information, visit the FingerTec homepage.

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Offices used to be filled with closed doors and rows of cubicles. However the 21st century's definition of an office is a more open and collaborative environment. A lot of this is a result of the advancement in technology and in security.

What was once standard is flying out the window and being replaced with more cost effective and accurate solutions. One example is the eminent takeover of personal devices, which have made "bring your own tech" (BYOT) a common office practice. Because of this, security and employee work shift tracking software has become more popular.

Obviously offices are now filled with WiFi and PBX hosted phone systems too. Computers are smaller and files are shared online. Things have generally shrunk and have become less paper-oriented. It saves storage space for more practical items.

Biometric time clocks are another big switch. Since more time is being spent outside of the traditional office space, complex systems are now in place to record breaks, meetings, and absences. When people are coming and going more often access security has to advance as well, hence the implementation of fingerprint door lock technology.

Obviously this is just the start but it is a big step forward. Considering there is a whole century ahead of us and technology advances exponentially faster, there is a lot to look forward to.

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Yes, the holidays are joyous and jovial. But they also have a stressful side. This is a definite truth for store owners. While the holidays bring in customers and profits, they are also a prime time for petty theft. You want to make sure that your business, your earnings, and your stockroom are all safe. The last thing you need is to go to open shop the next day only to find that there's nothing left to open.

Have you considered a fingerprint door lock? This would be the optimum time to consider it. The only people who will have access to the "employees only" spaces are employees. The door locks have databases that can store information on your entire staff so that they can enter and exit easily, however it keeps unauthorized out. And while it's a rare occurrence, if you have problems with any employees you can revoke access remotely whenever you like. The safety standards of fingerprint reader software are much higher than with manual door locks. Some models will allow access with cards as well to help save time.

Your money's safety is crucial this time of year. You are going to need the revenue to boost you into the New Year. Take the time and invest in biometric technology today. It's easy to install and will save you a lot of worry.

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How many times have you gotten a message that your password is not secure enough? When you set up new accounts practically on any site it begs you to add any weird symbol you can to the mix to make it stronger, but thinking in terms like "df4ta6%&@" are too complicated to remember and just plain annoying. Besides, the more complicated we make our passwords, the more often we forget them. This prompts us to request a password reset. How could that possibly be effective? Here's an idea. Why not use fingerprint reader software as a form of identification?

With biometric security, your office files and clock-in are secure and accurate. You no longer have to fear identity theft or tampering. There is a lot less stress involved with just having to place your finger on a scanner. You don't have to remember anything. The scanner will already have your profile so it does all the work.

The other benefit is how accurate your work shift will be with a biometric time clock. You will get paid exactly as you deserve. You will not get frustrated having to make corrections over email or in person. You get security that your hard work is noticed. There is little to no error as there is with manual password logins.

All-in-all, there are countless benefits to upgrading office software to include biometrics.

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