Facial Scanning Technology: The Changing Face Transforming Industry
28 July 2021
Facial scanning technology is a sophisticated method that uses an
individual’s unique facial features to gain access to a building. It ensures
legislative compliance and best practice across all levels of an organisation
and plays a pivotal part in streamlining business operations.
Here, we look at the latest scanning technology, its many benefits and
why countless organisations are moving towards it.
System benefits
Contactless facial recognition software is taking countless sectors by
storm, and it is clear to see why many organisations are moving towards
adopting this sophisticated technology. This is due to its countless system benefits:
Health and safety in a post-pandemic
world
The demand for
contactless devices is undoubtedly on the rise, and the necessity for employees
to gain safe, contactless access across organisations is key in getting staff
back safely into the workplace.
Not only does this
technology deliver crucial identity authentication and management, but it also
fulfils the required contactless health and safety capabilities needed across
organisations in the current climate. It also adds vital reassurance to employees
that advanced technology is being adopted to help facilitate appropriate health
and safety measures within the workplace.
Flexibility
Facial scanning boasts flexibility, a perfect solution for large
organisations in need of the option of freedom and choice. This technology is
highly flexible, offering credential options of face, card and mobile access. This
enables greater flexibility for employees and end users and means credentials
can be read quickly and seamlessly to avoid congestion at entry and exit points
across an organisation.
Security
When it comes to gaining access to a building, security is always of
vital importance. It is essential that users are safe in the knowledge that
both their place of work and the credentials captured are completely secure – therefore
this advanced technology never fails to impress.
Facial scanning
technology boasts both state of the art facial authentication accuracy alongside
anti-spoofing performance. Some devices also boast a combination of visual and
infrared (IR) face recognition technology. So, you can be sure that whichever
personnel have accessed your building have done so with the most secure and
accurate checks.
Not only are all credentials and personal data fully encrypted, but facial
scanning systems also protect this data with a secure boot process. Encrypted
data together with full secure protection is one of the many system benefits
associated with facial scanning technology.
Versatility
Facial scanning
technology is highly versatile and able to offer solutions across many industries.
From healthcare and education to warehousing, commercial and
retail, this technology makes for a highly versatile, intuitive, and
user-friendly solution suited for numerous sectors.
Performance
We
are no stranger to changeable conditions, facial scanning technology boasts superb
performance unhindered by factors, such as changeable lighting conditions, guaranteeing
accuracy together with high performance.
With countless system benefits together with an intuitive solution
equipped with robust security and several credential options, it is clear to
see why this technology is taking numerous sectors by storm.
TouchStar ATC’s latest FaceStation
technology
Well known for its
innovative approach and delivering new identification and authentication
solutions to the market, TouchStar is pleased to welcome the Suprema
Contactless facial scanning technology to its time and attendance product portfolio.
Find out more about FaceStation,
TouchStar ATC’s latest offering here.
Transform your organisation today
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ATC.
We’re proud to deliver reliable and robust cutting edge biometric
technology that transforms operations across numerous industries. To find out
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR – LYNDEN JONES
Lynden joined Touchstar ATC (formally Feedback Data) in a sales role for Access Control in 2010. Prior to joining the company, Lynden held both Production and Account Manager roles, gaining wide technical and commercial experience within the electronics market.
In 2013 Lynden was promoted to Sales Director and in 2017 he took overall responsibility of the business as Managing Director.As well as running Touchstar ATC, Lynden still remains extremely active in the sales and key account management aspects of the business. When not involved in the business, Lynden is a keen performance car enthusiast.