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Utilizing Biometric Single Sign-On for Stronger Data Security

Arifin Hussain
December 9, 2014
Single sign-on (SSO) is a biometric identification management system that allows end users the ability to provide their biometric credentials in place of a password, token, or personal identification number (PIN) as a secure method of system or database access.
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Using Smartphone-Based Access Control to Keep Students Happy

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Diane Ritchey
December 1, 2014

 Vanderbilt University has earned many distinctions, including Princeton Review’s top ranking for colleges with the happiest students. The school’s latest endeavor is taking the plunge and going mobile with access control.  


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Starwood Rolls Out Smartphone Hotel Key

November 3, 2014

Starwood Hotels and Resorts became the first chain to let guests bypass the desk and unlock their room doors with their phones.


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Unifies Access Control and Video Network in One Appliance

November 1, 2014

 This appliance holistically manages and monitors access control, video and intrusion from a single database, providing the increased functionality of combined client features.  


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Managing Access to Restrict Cellphone Use

Kevin Thompson
October 28, 2014
The restricted access of cellular devices in secured areas is a top priority for national security in the United States and around the world.
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Upgrading Security by Migrating from Keys to Cards, Apps and More

Sarah Ludwig
October 1, 2014

Imagine the day when you can check-in and choose your hotel room using your mobile phone. You may soon be able to do that at Hilton hotels, as the chain says it will offer digital check-in and room selection at 11 of its brands, across more than 4,000 properties.


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TV Station Upgrades with Visitor Management System

Over the past 15 years the visitor management market has evolved from a simple “hello my name is” label to roaming officers processing visitors with 4G-enabled tablets and evacuation systems
Karyn Hodgson
September 1, 2014

Employees are currently able to pre-register guests both from their desktop and from their home computer or laptop. KGW is collaborating with Veristream to work on an app that will also allow them to do it from their cellphones in the near future.


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New Passport App is Available

August 14, 2014

 The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced the first authorized app to expedite a traveler’s entry process into the United States.


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5 Categories for Better Individual Door Choices

Karen Keating
August 12, 2014
By looking at electronic access control (EAC) from an applications perspective is very helpful to security professionals when analyzing how to best protect a facility and its people. The fact is, no two doors are alike and no two end users are alike.
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Hilton to Replace Hotel Room Keys with Smartphones

July 29, 2014

Hilton announced an initiative that will let guests access their rooms using their smartphones instead of key cards.


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