Biometrics Direct Announces that the iGuard® IP Biometric Security Appliance will be a Regularly Featured Security Product on Fox TV's "24"
The hugely successful iGuard IP Biometric Security Appliance will be a regularly featured security product in Fox Televisions smash series 24. The iGuard Internet Security Appliance designed for access control and time/attendance using fingerprint biometric authentication will be featured in Episode 14 that airs nationally on March 21st 2005.
(PRWEB) March 7, 2005 -- The iGuard® Internet based fingerprint biometric
security appliance distributed by Biometrics Direct will be featured in this
episode and will again be featured throughout the rest of the season as a
security device onscreen in the CTU and the Presidential
Bunker.
Biometrics Direct is a global leader in the manufacture,
distribution and sale of biometric security technology products.
The
iGuard Security Appliance is a field-proven Biometric (Fingerprint
Verification), and/or Contactless Mifare Smart Card Access Control & Time
Attendance Network Appliance for business.
Utilizing fingerprint
authentication, with the option of advanced contact-less smart card technology
the iGuard system provides unparalleled security, performance and reliability.
Biometrics Direct distributes the iGuard® Security Appliance product
developed and manufactured by Lucky Technology, Ltd, HK.
Biometrics is
the science of positively verifying the identity of an individual using physical
characteristics. In the case of the iGuard® Security Appliance the biometric
method used is that of the fingerprint. "Fingerprint recognition technology is
among the most widely used forms of biometric authentication... including use by
the US Government Visa program and other high security applications. The iGuard
is a perfect fit for this type of deployment." states James Childers - Owner of
Biometrics Direct.
Wayne Wilkerson, President of US Operations for Lucky
Technology says "Having served in the security industry over the past 20 years
it has become apparent that advances in technology is ushering in a new
generation of security devices.
Biometrics, including fingerprint readers
coupled with contact less smart cards, will be the standard for the future
rather than the exception.
The iGuard appliance offers the industry's
highest degree of leading-edge technology allowing total security at an
affordable price"
The iGuard® Security Appliance is the premier IP based
biometric and smart card security solution for time and attendance and access
control markets. Incorporating patented technology, the iGuard® Security
Appliance grants access to authorized individuals by using biometric and next
generation smart card technology.
"The iGuard is an Internet Appliance.
This means that it is not dependent upon other software, hardware or substantial
infrastructure to operate and that it is based upon IP or Internet Protocol
technology.
The patented iGuard web interface and ease of enrollment
allows the company manager to simply attach the iGuard appliance to their
network and immediately begin using the security features of this product.
Secure authentication, rapid deployment and ease of use are the hallmark
features of the iGuard® Security Appliance.
One of the largest sources of
fraud in this country is that of employees faking hours worked on their time
card. Techniques such as "buddy punching" cost businesses millions of dollars in
lost productivity and outright fraudulent and unnecessary expense.
The
iGuard® Security Appliance puts an end to this type of fraud immediately and can
show a typical 50 employee company full return on their investment within 4 to 6
months. Everything after that is money added right to the bottom line."
continues Mr. Childers
The iGuard® Security Appliance excells as an
access control device. Companies can enroll users in groups, assign doors within
their facility in multiple zones and grant users access to these doors based
upon time/date/group/or zone. This flexibility and the patented web technology
make the iGuard one of the most successful biometric access control products on
the market today. Doors may be secured using a strike release or magnetic lock
connected directly to the iGuard unit.
The access control function is the
feature that will be displayed in Fox's 24 within the CTU and the Presidential
Bunker.
The iGuard® Security Appliance scalable from 20 up to 20,000
users and is fully compatible with all network systems operating an IP
environment.
Unlike other security systems that require proprietary
components, the iGuard incorporates an embedded Web Server, which enables all
computers, such as Apple Mac, PCs, Unix, or Linux from within the corporate
computer network to setup, maintain and access the information of the device
simultaneously using any well-known Internet Browser including Windows Internet
Explorer, Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox.
The iGuard® Security
Appliance is available from Biometrics Direct or any of their authorized
resellers. Information on the iGuard and authorized resellers can be found on
these websites:
http://www.lucky-tech.com/
http://www.iguarddirect.com
http://www.iguardus.com
About Biometrics Direct
Biometrics Direct is an International leader in the development and
marketing of fingerprint biometric systems. As a subsidiary of the privately
held company Artemis Solutions Group, Biometrics Direct markets fingerprint
based biometric solutions for Home and Business Access Control, Time/Attendance,
PC and network security and for personal weapons storage.
Biometrics
Direct markets its products through a hybrid distribution system incorporating
online presence with direct field sales agents and authorized resellers in the
United States, Canada, Mexico & Latin America. Intelligent Biometric
Solutions, LTD, HK, (http://www.biometriq.com); a joint venture between Artemis
Solutions Group and Asia Web Co based in Hong Kong manufactures, distributes and
sells biomteric products throughout the rest of the world through its website
and a broad dealer network.
Featured products sold by Biometrics Direct
include the BioCert® Guardian Door Lock for home and small business use, the
iGuard® security system for enterprise access control and time/attendance, the
BioSāf TM fingerprint handgun storage system.
Biometrics Direct may be
found on the Internet at http://www.biometricsdirect.com
About Lucky Technology,
LTD HK
Lucky Technology Limited is a leading provider of embedded Internet
appliance with intelligent human interfaces. iGuard® is the world first
biometric fingerprint and contactless smart card based embedded web server for
access control & time attendance application. iBonus(TM) is the world first
interactive contactless smart card based embedded web server for loyalty or
prepaid application. http://www.lucky-tech.com/
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