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10 Reasons Why Your Office Needs BIOMETRICS Door Access System
Keys and cards are so 1999; in moving forward, biometrics technology is gaining popularity the world over. For the uninitiated, biometrics technology is the technology that utilizes your body parts to identify who you are. Fingerprint and face matching technologies are the most commercialized biometric technologies for identification purposes and the most stable of them all. Time attendance, door access control, border control, crime investigation are amongst the common area of biometrics technology usage these days. As security issue is becoming dominant in the workplace, FingerTec presents reasons why your office door access control requires BIOMETRICS and its automated system.
1. Go For Genuine - There’s a minutiae room for error or mismatch in biometrics technology. The FRR (False Rejection Rate) and FAR (False Acceptance Rate) are dismissible. The fingerprint has been proven to be unique and even twin studies revealed that twins have different fingerprints and face recognition technology rides on accurate 3D verification. When the biometrics data matches the real person, the accuracy is indisputable.
2. Definite Data Accuracy – Having biometrics technology linked to carefully designed management software like Ingress, all daily door transactions are automated and saved accurately in the system, providing you with comfort knowing that all collected data is true and accurate.
3. Tokenless Lifestyle – Deploying biometrics as a door access solution for your company does not require personnel to carry tokens around such as cards and keys. All you need to do to get access is to scan your fingerprint or face. However, some companies might deploy biometrics plus card for added security but biometrics alone can get you through the day without much hassle.
4. Easy User Management – Biometrics technology spells convenient when it comes to enrolling credentials into the system. For FingerTec system, a user needs to enroll for biometrics data once and this data can be delegated to other devices easily rather than enrolling in every door and access points. The easy management of users is one of the factors why you should deploy FingerTec Biometrics system.
5. Change is Easy - Fingerprints are plenty for one person and when something happen to one of the fingerprint templates, it’s not expensive and hard to change the template from one finger to another, making the system flexible and enduring.
6. Economical Buy – Biometrics system or specifically FingerTec system is a great investment because the product comes bundled comes bundled with Ingress software that is loaded with various sought-after security features and more. The devices are warranted and support is available all year long, without any extra charges from the manufacturer.
7. Robust Device – FingerTec offers 3 years limited warranty and it had been proven that FingerTec products can stand for years if it’s being used within the normal usage. Some of our clients have used it for more than 10 years without a hitch. We don’t recommend banging the machine or pour it with water.
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| This is the real picture of FingerTec R2 which has been used for 5 years to date in United Kingdom without any hitch, come rain, sunshine and snow, and apparently it's been used as ashtray too. |
8. Saves Plenty of Time – Human resources are expensive and when a system can produce all data and information automatically and accurately, it saves a lot of employees’ productive time which can be used in other areas of importance. And with a system like FingerTec, the data can be retrieved and viewed in real time and this is essential for security.
9. System Scalability – Living in today’s expensive world, scalability is the key to any system implementation. With FingerTec door access system, you can buy devices in stages and add later depending on the need of your organization. Mix and match of devices are also possible with FingerTec system. The ability of FingerTec system to be integrated with other security solutions is another plus point to choosing a system.
10. Reaching ROI – Bottom line for any system implementation is the return on investment. The FingerTec door access system provides detailed data of access activities which are saved in the system and be accessed in real time as well.
FingerTec has been in the market for 15 years, providing time attendance and door access solutions to various small companies to enterprises around the globe. Take a peek into FingerTec industrial applications, http://www.fingertec.com/accesscontrol/industrial_applications.php and to view FingerTec range of biometrics door access system, http://www.fingertec.com/chart/modelselectionguide/index_ac.html
Ingress is bundled with all FingerTec door access devices without extra charge.
Fingerprint Security Banks In On Biometric Uniqueness
Robberies, break-ins and burglaries are more common than you think in business premises. It could be an insider job, in some cases it is carefully planned attempts or simply someone who sees the opportunity of relaxed security in a premise and takes advantage of the situation. Surprisingly, according to FBI data in 2010, of all burglaries, 32.2% were unlawful entries without force. Looking at this fact alone, we could relate it to the slack attitudes towards security, which in turn could cost unforeseeable losses of property and lives. “This would never happen to me” can’t be applied in business organizations or even at home for that matter and it is wise to be alert and to set up security plans before anything occurs.
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| Outside intruders are dangerous but there are many cases of theft involving insiders too |
In
this day and age, choices are aplenty for security systems. Keys have been
around for centuries but as technology continues to
advance, the risk of having keys is multiplying, making it susceptible
to theft at any time. Recent news by Today News states
that now perpetrators can take a picture of your
keys and have them duplicated through this
website by just sending the photos and the keys will be mailed to you at
$6. Card system is another security
solution that is common due to cost and easy implementation but at the same
time it poses the threat of stolen cards and
compromised identity.
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| While keys and locks are made of steel, the security can be compromised |
Biometrics
has become a trend in the last 10 years because
it banks in on the uniqueness of one’s identity
for verification. No one has the same fingerprint; even twin studies suggest
that while the each twin has the same DNA carbon copy, the ridges and valleys
of their fingerprints are determined by the stress received in the womb. No
twin has the same exact fingerprints. Hence, biometric technique such as
fingerprint, iris, facial recognition, voice and etc have
been well accepted for security products.
For
a fingerprint to work as a security solution, the image of a fingerprint is
transformed using an algorithm to be stored as a
string of numbers as identification. Matching live fingerprint needs to be
produced for identity verification before the system could proceed to other instructions
such as opening doors and all activities are recorded for audit trails. The
advancement of fingerprint technology makes it difficult for any culprit to
steal an identity to access a certain premise unnoticed.
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| Encryption keys are generated from fingerprints through algorithm |
FingerTec
R3, the latest multimedia door access system provides not only the benefits of
fingerprint technology but it can also be combined with card technology and PIN
security for added protection. Loaded with 3000 templates, R3 links the hardware to door access accessories along with the perfect complimentary software, Ingress
for a complete door access solution at an affordable rate. Let FingerTec R3 provide you the security for keyless
solutions. More information on R3 can be found here
By FingerTec Editorial Team
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
By FingerTec Editorial Team
Advanced Access Control Market
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| FingerTec Ingressus Controller |
When we planned a step forward by including control panels in our product line two years ago, a string of other considerations followed. This was unlike merely adding a new reader with improved features to our product line, even though on the surface business still runs as usual.
Control panels or controllers in an access control system are not like rain that drops onto a pond, stirs a ripple on its surface and settles thereafter. The controller as a major core component for the advanced access control system just wouldn’t align to fit into our existing business system, it’s like having a different stream of water that runs across the pond, a separate pathway is needed to contain the stream.
Are You Living Online Yet?
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| Nobody smiles when they have to queue like this |
This has become a lifestyle of sorts, particularly for city-dwellers and urbanites. People shop for garments, gifts, electronics items, all kinds of tickets, and even groceries straight from the Internet. For example, I just ordered a bunch of things from Tesco online during my lunch break, which will be delivered right to my doorstep, saving me valuable time. See, people look for convenience because time is a great factor.
The Invasion via Invention
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| IT has helped revamp industries |
Information
Technology has invaded almost every industry. The invasion is actually welcomed
because once IT pierced through the hull of the industries; it injects juices,
and rejuvenates the industries to move forward with a faster pace. We observed
how IT has helped revamp industries in the eighties and nineties during the
last century. For examples, Microsoft
Office improves office automation, Adobe
perfects graphic design and publishing, CAD/CAM
excels as aided tools for engineering, accounting software increases efficiency
for financial reports preparation and etc., and this is all happening with Moore’s Law working behind the scenes
while doubling computing power in every 18 months.
But those
were the good years when IT companies came in as friends rather than foes. They
knocked on your doors, delivered amazing hardware and software, took your
money, and left you without interrupting your business. At that time, IT
business meant selling IT products, and it never trespassed between
industries to compete with you and grab a piece of your market share.
Afiq’s 5 Ps in FingerTec: Part 5
'Afiq’s 5 Ps in FingerTec’ is a 5-part mini-series chronicling
the writer’s observations on FingerTec Worldwide through the 5 Ps of marketing
as he stumbles along his first year in the company. In Part 5, the writer
discusses the Product component of the tool. You can read the past
installments here: Part 1 · Part 2 · Part 3 · Part 4
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| There's more to Google than the search engine, actually |
I came across an interesting question last week: What will happen to Facebook after Facebook? This happened during my daily market research (aka the 30-minutes of random surfing I do before starting work) as I read an article that questioned if Facebook, the company, was prepared for business if Facebook, the social networking site, would one day become obsolete. This is important, because a good company shouldn't simply bank on one product as every product has its market shelf life. That's why Google, the company, is more than just Google, the search engine. So what about FingerTec? Do we stop merely at fingerprint technology? Of course not! Read more to see how we've placed our core, actual and augmented products.
Perils of Providing Unreliable Support Systems
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| I didn't mean to scream, honestly! |
Whoever was on the other side of the phone, I truly apologize.
I didn’t mean to scream at you. I just
wanted to scream at your company, and you were in the way.
As you may have guessed, I was furious at this one
telecommunication company for the way they treated me as a paying customer earlier
this week. The brand claims to provide various channels for customers to ‘so call’ contact them but none of those
channels actually worked. I tried calling their support line and after a few gazillion
minutes of holding on the line, the automated answering machine prompted me to
go back to the website to solve my problem. Who
does that!? Nevertheless, I kept my cool (it is Ramadan, after all) and
searched for alternatives.
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Turning Honesty into Customer Confidence
Just like marriage, there are no small details in business. There are, of course, suspicions. As such, I had suspected for quite some time that the Electromagnetic locks that we've been supplied with were well under the claimed holding force in their invoices. The problem was, I have no measuring instrument to prove that the ‘white paper’ is wrong. This requires a special instrument, called precision magnetometer, to pull the two electromagnetic slabs apart when the electricity is turned on. The exact reading that it takes the moment the two slabs are separated indicates the holding force for the EM lock.
There’s an Edge in Knowledge
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| Have you gotten your daily dose of knowledge? |
When
your products are deployable across various industries, the tendency to
generalize the usages of their features and functions is fairly high. You realize
this when you keep on writing about the same things over and over again
regardless of whom you are talking to. Though every office needs a time
attendance system, there are very little new
things to talk about. Time attendance is about clocking in, clocking out,
processing data, generating reports and connecting to third party applications for extra purposes. Is that all?
While it might sound good for businesses to possess one solution that fits all, they also
could fall into the ‘comfort’ zone where the products are being marketed
monotonously without any efforts to dig further into the unique needs of applicable
industries. The sales pitch is always “We
have these products and solutions that are suitable for you. Do you want it or
not?” instead of “We know that you
have this list of challenges and issues and our solutions can solve 90% of that
with our list of features and functions, and this is how it goes.” Complacency
in marketing is dangerous as it can lead to stagnant demand which reflects
badly on sales. It’s true that attendance systems consist of the entire process
of data collection and report generation but at the end of the day, there are
so many elements in the middle that vary based on select industries. The only
way to figure it out is to take initiative, study it and find out.
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Afiq’s 5 Ps in FingerTec: Part 4
'Afiq’s 5 Ps in FingerTec’ is a 5-part mini-series chronicling
the writer’s observations on FingerTec Worldwide through the 5 Ps of marketing
as he stumbles along his first year in the company. In Part 3, the writer
discusses the Pricing component of the tool. You can read the past
installments here: Part 1 · Part 2 · Part 3
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| Afiq's remix - Time in Business is Priceless! |
Pricing
Upon entering FingerTec HQ last year, I was given a rough picture of FingerTec's marketing strategies including a hand-drawn graph of where the company stood in the market in terms of pricing by my always-on-the-go COO, Ms. Norana Johar. A very high-tech presentation, indeed. Jokes aside, the pricing strategies used revealed a lot about the company just like it would for any other company and I'm not at liberty to discuss them in detail. Therefore, I will instead discuss certain aspects about pricing in general, and try to see if we can relate it back to FingerTec. Wish me luck. Now let's read more!
Additional Tips About Ingress Software Implementation!
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| THE advanced access control system for YOU |
In my
continuing effort to talk about Ingress, lets learn 5 more important things to
pay attention to when it comes to Ingress Software implementation. For the less
initiated, Ingress is FingerTec’s latest software; highly recommended for door
access control installation. It’s packed with powerful access control features
which include graphical floor maps, real-time monitoring, centralized
management, data analysis, reporting and much more.
If you
are dealing with door access control products and market, request for the trial version of Ingress to
experience the greatness of its software. The best part, it comes bundled with
FingerTec door access products.
The Fine Line Between Entrepreneurs and Businessmen
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| Typical businessman |
Can you discern the differences between businessmen and
entrepreneurs? In vocabulary, both are synonymously similar. Both have to form a company, start a
business, sell products or solutions to customers and pay their dues. But it does sound better when you’re known as an entrepreneur rather than a
businessman. Nonetheless, a so-called entrepreneur would stay a businessman, if
he lacks substance in being an entrepreneur.
Businessmanship is
not a word, but entrepreneurship is. So,
what is entrepreneurship? Once, I asked a college student majoring in Finance
and Economics; and he just stared blank at me. Of course, anyone can consult
Google and find a bunch of answers, but if I did it that way, then my blogpost
would look placidly plain, wouldn’t it?
Afiq’s 5 Ps in FingerTec: Part 3
‘Afiq’s 5 Ps in FingerTec’ is a 5-part mini-series chronicling the writer’s observations on FingerTec Worldwide through the 5 Ps of marketing as he stumbles along his first year in the company. In Part 3, the writer discusses the Promotion component of the tool. You can read the past installments here: Part 1 · Part 2.
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| Sales-related promotions are only part of it |
Promotion
Any self-respecting Malaysian knows what truly unites the population:
Our three (yes, THREE) major shopping seasons in the country.
The nationwide shopping periods have been an excellent promotional tool as it
helps build Malaysia’s profile as a shopping destination in South East Asia.
While FingerTec can only dream of using the country’s abundance of wealth and
resources to promote the company, it is not impossible for us to achieve the
trifecta of promotional objectives; To present information, increase demand
& create product differentiation. On a surface level, most of FingerTec's promotions are done on the Internet while some actually requires our physical presence overseas. As a whole, these efforts can be categorized into sales-related and non-sales promotions. Read more for juicier details.
Romancing Convenience & Security
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| Back in the days, 'Security' often meant 'Inaccessability |
Decades ago, people associated security with heavy metal bars, thick and sturdy latches, and stringent access control. Have you ever watched medieval movies, have you seen their city gates? If that didn’t scream out ‘security’, I don’t know what did. In a way, it reminds me of my childhood home’s door lock. It was a long thick wooden latch that covered the middle of the whole entire door; and it’d probably take an elephant to bang it open. Up until recent times, security providers took pride in projecting the image of ‘security’ together with ‘inaccessibility’. The image of a fierce huge security guard complete with firearms would hinder anybody to initiate something funny. Unless, of course, if you’re Rowan Atkinson.
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
5 Things to Pay Attention to When it Comes to Ingress Implementation
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| Need help? Just type it out and I'll be there! |
Ingress is FingerTec’s latest software; highly recommended for door
access control installation. It’s packed with powerful access control features
such as graphical floor maps, real-time monitoring, centralized management,
data analysis and reporting etc.
First things first, you need to plan properly before implementing the
software, as most future inconveniences are caused by faulty installations. Don’t
rush into it and get tangled later. Here are 5 things you should look out for
to make your Ingress implementation smooth!
Surpassing Sales with Some Marketing Magic?
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| Who has the upper hand? |
I
started my career in sales, selling PCs with standard software to home and
corporate users. Later on, I moved on to sell Electronic Publishing Solutions
to newspapers industry on a project basis. From sales of a few thousand dollars
upgraded to over a million dollars in a single order, you may consider this a
great leap forward.
But I
disliked doing sales, especially project-based sales. You bade and pitched and diverted
all your resources and times, writing thick proposals, presenting multiple
presentations, and on top of that, you have to build relationships by becoming
a Cheap Entertainment Officer rather than Chief Executive Officer. Even after all that, you might still fail to
secure the project. It is worse if the industry is so niche that all you have
are only a few potential clients in your region. It’s like your fate is not in your
hands but belongs to a handful few.
Afiq’s 5 Ps in FingerTec: Part 2
‘Afiq’s 5 Ps in
FingerTec’ is a 5-part mini-series chronicling the writer’s observations on
FingerTec Worldwide through the 5 Ps of marketing as he stumbles along his
first year in the company. In Part 2, the writer discusses the Place component
of the tool. You can read Part 1 here.
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FingerTec can go
even further than Sun Wukong's vision
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Place
When Sun Wukong of the literary masterpiece ‘Journey to the West’ was
challenged by Buddha to leave his gigantic palm, the Monkey King didn’t
hesitate to jump from Buddha’s hand – to get out of that place. Little
did he know that even though he can leap 108,000 miles in a leap, everything in
the world was ‘in Buddha’s hands’. In its own way, this is comparable to
FingerTec’s place in the time attendance and access control industry.
You might travel 108,000 miles away from our humble headquarters in Selangor,
Malaysia, but you’ll still see our name almost anywhere locally,
internationally or on the Web. Place, then, is just a concept. Read more
to understand why.
Friday, 3 May 2013
Choices, Choices, Choices
Imagine if your sales strategy is to talk only bad things about your rivals and channel your entire advertisement budget to condemn their products and services; do you think it can help you boost sales? What if you don’t think you have done enough, can you go beyond?
Your next step may be, you soften it a bit by adding cash prize contests to hit the soft spots of potential customers, and later invite an international superstar to sing, dance and gallop your brand out.
What is the Politically-Correct Answer, Really?
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| If only it's as easy as choosing between rock, paper and scissor |
The whole nation is geared up for
Election Day, which has been set on 5th May 2013, today. Many deemed
GE13 to be the most crucial fight in history between the 55-year ruling party
Barisan Nasional and the strong opposition front, Pakatan Rakyat. In the previous election,
Barisan Nasional won 50.27 percent of the popular vote, while Pakatan took
46.75 percent. Barisan Nasional had lost two of its important states to Pakatan
Rakyat in the last election, making the inroad to victory for this coming GE13 an
uphill battle.
#trendinginreallife is Harder than Most People Think
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| Follow other's footsteps, or make your own? |
“I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing that brand,” might sound like it comes
from a conceited person but the truth is, most of us apply this rule in our
lives in some way or other. Every decision made on our choices and purchases
defines who we are and our priorities in life. Eva Mendes or Pamela Anderson would
rather go cloth-less than wearing anything made from animal on their bodies, I
reckon. A CEO of a listed company definitely wants to be seen driving the
latest model of a BMW or an Audi and buy a property in a high-profile
neighborhood. An environmentalist would prefer a Prius than a car that boasts
on horsepowers. Whether you agree or not, we are continuously branding ourselves
every step of our way, building an image for the world to see.
In professional and personal lives,
we constantly project perceptions by the brands we choose and, vice versa,
perceive other people by the brands they choose.
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