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From the editor's desk: A new start
SMART Access & Identity 2023, News & Events
Welcome to the first issue of the Smart Access & Identity handbook, Smart Access & Identity 2023. While this is the first issue, it’s also a continuation of Hi-Tech Security Solutions’ long-standing ...
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The state of the biometrics market
SMART Access & Identity 2023, neaMetrics, Suprema, Hikvision South Africa, IDEMIA , Access Control & Identity Management, Integrated Solutions
Now that the pandemic is over (hopefully), will we see the same confidence in biometrics for access and identification or will the world be reverting to touch-based systems, including cards and fobs (or mobiles).
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Migrating to mobile
SMART Access & Identity 2023, neaMetrics, Suprema, Editor's Choice
The ability to use mobile phones as access control credentials has been with us for a long time, yet only 32% of companies use them, and many only for specific use cases.
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The future of touchless biometrics
SMART Access & Identity 2023, Fulcrum Biometrics, Access Control & Identity Management, Integrated Solutions
Facial biometrics is the main talking point today, helped along by COVID, but is it the best touchless solution available? Rob Griggs from Fulcrum Biometrics Southern Africa recommends other touchless alternatives.
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The problem with biometrics
SMART Access & Identity 2023, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, Integrated Solutions
We have come to rely heavily on biometrics for many aspects of access and identity management, especially in identity management where selfie authentication is accepted with confidence. Are we doing it right? Roger Grimes has his own take on the matter.
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More than saying hello
SMART Access & Identity 2023, TOA Electronics, XtraVision, Access Control & Identity Management
Are we seeing an increase in market demand for video intercoms, and more user control through management functionality on mobile apps?
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Demystifying OSDP
SMART Access & Identity 2023, Editor's Choice
Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is more versatile and, importantly, a more secure protocol for access control systems than the old Wiegand installations the industry has adopted for decades.
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Texecom launches the Midnight Black Collection
Issue 8 2022, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Products & Solutions
Working in harmony with darker environments, the Midnight Black Collection has been created for businesses and sites that require or prefer a security solution which offers discreet protection that compliments their surroundings.
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SAN market set for growth
Issue 8 2022, News & Events, Infrastructure
Storage-area network (SAN) market to hit US$ 26,86 billion in revenue by the end of 2029 due to factors like widespread adoption of Hybrid SAN-NAS solutions.
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Optimising remote technical support
Issue 8 2022, Asset Management, Products & Solutions
Sanden Intercool Kenya improves efficiency, removes manual processes with FIELDForce from MACmobile, making its technical backup and support staff more productive, while also optimising record keeping.
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