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FST21 introduces SafeRise system

Thursday, February 11, 2010

FST21, an Israel-based developer of biometric solutions, has announced the release of their new multi-factor system called the SafeRise System, which is designed as a physical access control for high-rise, office, multifamily and multi-tenant buildings.

SafeRise utilizes facial, voice and behavioral biometrics to authenticate a user’s identity and determine whether or not the individual is cleared for access to the area protected by the system.


What sets the system apart from other biometric access control system’s fusion of both hardware and software utilizing a variety of technologies to assess a user’s walk, talk, look, vehicle, voice patterns and stress levels to help determine whether or not the individual should be allowed past the security checkpoint.

Additionally, to assist with the functionality of the system, it includes a redundant on-site server, networked door controllers and intercoms, high-resolution surveillance cameras and electronic locks. As a final layer of security, the system offers the optional service of having a live monitoring center being contacted under specific circumstances. [end] 

HID Global unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of RFID tags, with the announcement of the IronTag 176 ultra-high frequency (UHF) transponder.

This durable tag is suited for tracking a variety of metal parts and equipment. Originally designed for tracking aircraft parts during assembly and maintenance, the IronTag endures the harsh conditions of manufacturing and processing as well as vehicle and equipment operation.

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Visa Europe, in partnership with Emue Technologies and NagraID Security, has added the CodeSure Matrix Display card to its CodeSure card portfolio.

The Matrix Display card is built on the CodeSure multi-channel authentication system and due to its dot matrix display and soft touch keypad, can be customized for local language and usability preferences.

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FST21, a company that specializes in intelligent controlled access and automation solutions, has announced a partnership with security technology developer HID Global wherein HID’s RFID readers will be able to be integrated with various FST21 access control systems.

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In an effort to increase the security of the current EMV chip and PIN, SmartMetric has created an EMV card enhanced with biometrics.

The SmartMetric Chip & Biometric EMV Card incorporates fingerprints to activate the card. It’s designed to increase the security of standard EMV chip and PIN cards, which SmartMetric claims are still vulnerable to fraud attacks, even though they are safer than a magnetic stripe card.

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Kent Security Services, a security provider that offers guard services, investigations and electronic security, has announced that it is offering the SafeRise System.

SafeRise is designed to offer physical access control for homes high-rises and office by scanning for facial and voice recognition as well as behavioral biometrics to determine if someone is allowed in a certain area.

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Nuance Communications, a developer of voice-recognition solutions, has announced that two of its voice-recognition technologies are being integrated into a physical access control solution from security and automation technology developer FST21.

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