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1. Mobile Biometrics to Record Strong Growth in Access Control

   18 October 2016 10:14 am Leave a Comment

   The mobile biometrics market is likely to record a strong level of growth over the next couple of years, as the number of mobile devices skyrockets and they become a part of people’s everyday lives, including their professional ones, a recent market research report has been able to suggest.

   The “Mobile Biometrics Market Forecast 2024: Save Time and Deliver Efficient Security Relations without Execution of Passwords” paper from Transparency Market Research suggests the mobile biometrics portray some of the special characteristics such as face identification, retina, voice, iris, vein, scanner, software, and fingerprints. All these functions are put into action by launching superior quality camera, enhancement in the quality of microphones, and present mobile devices introduce some common method for verification such as fingerprint reader.

   IT consumerization (information technology consumerization) acts as the main driver generating demand in the mobile biometric market. It refers to the use of personal devices such as tablet PCs, iPhones and connects these devices to the corporate network for safe transactions even without prior permission of organizations.

   Access control and authentication are segmented by application in mobile biometrics market. The process of authentication is further segmented into single-factor authentication and multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor authentication possess three credentials and those are knowledge factor such as passwords, possession factor such as Paytm and inherence factor such as retina scan, fingerprint scan, and others. While single-factor authentication is a process that identifies the user requesting access through only one category of credentials. In 2015, access control held the major market share in mobile biometrics.

   Access Control UK – experts in deploying advanced biometric access control solutions

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

2. Multimodal biometrics to become key trend for iris recognition in access control market

   12 October 2016 10:08 am Leave a Comment

   Multimodal biometric and cloud storage for biometric data will become key growth trends for iris recognition in the access control market, a recent report by Technavio has been able to suggest.

   In certain situations, using only one form of biometric identification does not provide an accurate match of the identity of an individual. Multimodal biometrics provides more accuracy, as it identifies an individual with a combination of two or more biometrics technologies for secure authentication. These biometrics systems are more reliable, secure, and also avoid spoofing attacks.

   Ishmeet Kaur, lead analyst from Technavio, specializing in research on automatic identification system sector, says, “Since the chances of an imposter breaking through various biometric technologies such as fingerprint recognition are high, it is predicted that a number of vendors will invest in development and manufacturing of multimodal biometric access control system as it would reduce the chances of unauthorized personnel gaining access to the premises. This trend is expected to be highly adopted by sectors such as government and BFSI, which contain confidential information related to financial details of an individual.”

   According to Technavio analysis, a number of vendors will shift toward adoption of the cloud for storage of biometrics as it provides easy data recovery and system restoration model. Since the government and BFSI sectors contain a huge amount of biometric data due to the implementation of government initiatives, the likelihood of the adoption of cloud-based biometrics in these sectors is high. Further, the BFSI sector contains confidential financial data, so securing biometrics data of individuals is important. This is expected to affect the adoption of cloud-based biometrics in banks and other financial institutions.

   Access Control UK – experts in deploying advanced biometric access control solutions

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

3. Electronic Access Control Systems’ Market to be Worth US$ 31.2 Billion by 2019

   27 September 2016 11:33 am Leave a Comment

   The global Electronic Access Control systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2014 to 2019, reaching an estimated value of USD 31,187.8 million towards the end of this interval, a new market report from Persistence Market Research has been able to suggest.

   The increasing level of crime and terror attacks demand high-end security and the continuous need for better security systems to tackle fraudulence, illegal immigration, and criminal activity has propelled governments to invest in better security systems.

   A series of definite advantages such as high accuracy, convenience, and time efficiency of Electronic Access Control (EAC) systems increase the attractiveness of such solutions in the global security market. Rising terrorist attacks, vandalism, and violence in public places such as city centers and educational institutions are some of the factors leading to increasing demand for Electronic Access Control systems market. According to Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), one of the world’s top terrorism trackers, 2012 witnessed 69% rise in terror attacks and 89% increase in fatalities caused by them over 2011. Increasing crime and terror attacks demand high end security.

   Increasing international trade and privatization have influenced the government and private sector to invest in better infrastructure facilities. Construction of roads, residential buildings, healthcare centers and educational institutes are expected to increase in the coming future increasing the demand for EAC system market in order to attain better security levels.

   Local and national government have instructed the private sector to invest in security systems for the prevention of population and property from illegal acts. Mobile device with advanced sensor technologies is currently generating a shift toward biometrics system. EAC system is bifurcated into three major technologies, authentication system (biometric and card based authentication system), intruder alarm system and perimeter security system (free standing, buried cable and fence mounted security system) and end-user segment (government, commercial, industrial and residential).

   Access Control UK – ready to meet all your access control needs and requirements

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

4. Biometric access control systems will help reduce security risks in South African universities

   21 September 2016 3:42 pm Leave a Comment

   Biometric access control systems could help improve security across South African universities, where protest action, violence and arson have posed risks to students’ safety and university property in recent months, according to a news release.

   On campuses around the country, protest action has caused extensive damage to a number of institutions. Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande said recently that 2015/16 protest action had cost universities at least R300 million in damage to property.

   “Managing access effectively for the vast number of students is challenging, and the only way to ensure that the correct person enters the campus is via biometrics, because biometrics can’t be shared, lost or forgotten,” experts have argued.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of solid and reliable biometric access control systems

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   An UK-based manufacturer, we have over 30 years’ experience in designing, installing and commissioning outstanding security solutions. We take great pride in our commitment to provide the best possible customer care and adhere to the highest British and International security standards, which is why we’ve been formally accredited by several accreditation bodies (visit our Accreditations page for more information).

   The Access Control Systems supplied by Access Control UK are modular and fully scalable in design, thus allowing you to build your access control system to match your specific requirements, whether you’re a small company with under 250 personnel or a large multinational corporation.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

5. Access Control Systems can help bolster Campus Security while maintaining accessibility

   16 September 2016 2:31 pm Leave a Comment

   Access control systems can bolster physical security across university campuses without sacrificing easy access if they’re designed and implemented in an intelligent manner that thoroughly takes into account specific customer and site requirements, experts have argued.

   Since the vast majority of student IDs use their barcode or magnetic stripe cards to gain access to dorms, classrooms, libraries and on-campus meal plans, utilizing a contactless smart card with an embedded smart chip is a likely solution, especially since it is more secure because it cannot be easily cloned and inherently diminishes the opportunity for unauthorized individuals to obtain card information.

   One main benefit of leveraging contactless smart card technology is the ease of use it provides for students and faculty to access various campus facilities and services by simply tapping the card on a reader. Since the information is specific to the cardholder, cards can be configured to allow access to specific buildings, services or applications.

   Some schools have also begun adding an option for mobile credentials. This technology leverages the proliferation of smartphones by putting a student’s credentials onto their mobile phone and then using it to give students access to facilities and payment systems on campus.

   Beyond student credentials, campus security can also be greatly enhanced with an effective visitor management system. Such systems allow for the check-in, check-out and tracking of all campus visitors improving student and staff safety without impeding on accessibility.

   Access Control UK – the go-to company for secure, reliable and affordable access control systems

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   An UK-based manufacturer, we have over 30 years’ experience in designing, installing and commissioning outstanding security solutions. We take great pride in our commitment to provide the best possible customer care and adhere to the highest British and International security standards, which is why we’ve been formally accredited by several accreditation bodies (visit our Accreditations page for more information).

   The Access Control Systems supplied by Access Control UK are modular and fully scalable in design, thus allowing you to build your access control system to match your specific requirements, whether you’re a small company with under 250 personnel or a large multinational corporation.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.