All businesses share in common the need to direct incoming and outgoing telephone calls efficiently. The way that they do this is by using a PABX (Private Branch Exchange) system—a type of hardware and/or software that connects calls to and from phone extensions within the business.

When it comes to choosing the right PABX system to use for your organization, there are a number of factors involved that will sway your decision toward using a particular system. The best way to get a handle of these factors is to examine the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of PABX systems that are available.

What PABX telephony options are available?

1. Traditional PABX
2. IP PABX
3. Hosted PABX

The first two PABX telephony systems must be installed and maintained on the premises of your organization. These are on-site PABX systems.

The Hosted PABX system, as the name suggests, is off-site or “in the cloud”. It is maintained and operated by an external company that you pay for services. Hosted PABX systems utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

1. Traditional PABX

A traditional PABX system gains its name from its use of “traditional” landlines. This means the PABX system is actually hard-wired to analog or PRI copper circuits. Popular vendors for traditional PABXs are Nortel, Panasonic and Vodavi.

Out of all the options available for PABX systems, a traditional PABX can be the most reliable. These traditional PABX systems allow communication to take place on dedicated lines that also provide excellent voice quality.

But as you might expect it is difficult to add additional lines to traditional PABX systems because of the physical wiring that is involved. For this reason a traditional PABX is suitable for organizations with office space that already has this wiring in place. As long as all the equipment is present, a traditional PABX can be less expensive than other PABX systems. 

However, having the right equipment present comes with its own costs, since all necessary maintenance must be provided on-site. If your organization lacks somebody with the knowledge and ability to troubleshoot a traditional PABX system, this will incur additional costs as you hire an independent contractor to do the troubleshooting for you.

2. IP PABX

An IP PABX system allows calls to function using VoIP. This means that all of the information that is passed through phone communication is converged with your data communications and relayed using Internet Protocol (IP). Amongst the industry leaders for IP PABX systems are Avaya, Cisco, Mitel and Shoretel.

The convergence of data over the communication network means each call is less expensive than it would have been if it had been routed through a traditional PABX. If many calls are placed, especially if they each have a long duration, then an IP PABX is more cost-effective per call.

Since this is an on-site PABX, all hardware and software that is required for the IP PABX must be purchased and installed at the expense of your business. This results in an up-front cost though leasing arrangements can be negotiated, as well.

Also, as with all VoIP PABX systems, if the Internet connection is lost, then the ability to make calls is also lost. If a reliable Internet connection cannot be maintained at your organization, the ability to make calls will not be reliable either. So, it is important to consider having some analog line circuits in place for backup in case of a WAN outage.

3. Hosted PABX

A hosted PABX is an IP PABX that is provided by an off-site VoIP company. Since the company is hosting your PABX system, monthly fees are required. In two ways these monthly fees are usually reasonable for organizations.

In the first place, a hosted PABX often comes with features that allow unlimited free calls to be placed to certain locations around the globe. Also, unlike an on-site IP PABX, there are no initial investment costs for equipment and software installation, though you may need to purchase your handsets. Polycom is the leader for handsets that are used in Hosted PABX deployments.

It is also important to consider the number of lines you wish to access from the hosted PABX. Over time, the cost per line may actually be higher than if you would have simply used an on-site IP PABX for that same time period.

Additionally, the use of VoIP can affect the quality of the calls that are routed through the hosted PABX. Since VoIP uses data compression that is then sent through the internet, a number of factors can make voice and visual communication that is sent through the hosted PABX less than ideal. The recommended way to optimize your phone service quality is to choose a provider that is offering the data connection, too. This enables your PABX system to reside on your data network, creating a walled garden that mitigates jitter and latency that may occur when calls go over the public Internet.

Choosing the Best PABX Phone System

With all of the options that are available, choosing the right PABX system for your organization takes considerable time and effort. Not only that, but you also have to consider who your phone service provider will be, what kind of customer service they provide, and what kind of pricing you will pay for the service you need.

Moving to Cloud-Based PABX

Moving to the cloud improves every aspect of communications for both organization and enterprise, making it easy for customers, partners, and staff to connect via telephone and conference in others, regardless of their physical location.

Picking through the various options for IP PABX to find the right fit for your business can be challenging. To make a wise decision, you’ll want to ask the following questions.

Scalability

• Will your business be able to add lines and functionality on an as-needed basis to support growth?
• Is it easy to change your plan if need be?

Bandwidth

• Does your potential provider have an option for a direct connection or is phone service over the public Internet?

Cost

• What are the fee and billing structures?
• How long is the contract?
• Do you need to buy telephones?
• Are there any additional fees for support?

Service Provider

• How long has each vendor been in business?
• What is their reputation for customer service?

Features and Usability

• Does this phone system offer the features you require?
• Are they easy to implement and use?

Ease of Customization

• What kind of options are for customization are available to you?
• Do they meet your company’s needs?

Finding the Right Balance

A competitive market is always good for the buyer. And there are plenty of choices out there. A low-cost option may initially catch your eye, but downtime, jitter and latency problems, and poor customer service are not worth the risk to your business. A single vendor ISP phone system can better fit your needs and help you scale as necessary.

Are you looking for a cost-effective PABX telephony solution in Kenya for your organization? Get in touch with us. Our experts will do an audit of your needs and make a recommendation that fits your needs and budgets.

Biometric technology is used to recognize and validate a user as per their biological or behavioral features. Thanks to its secure and convenient nature, the use of biometric technology in the business environment has increased tremendously. For instance, a few years back, people did not think about using their fingerprints to sign in and out of their workplaces. Today, thanks to biometric access control, this is one of the most popular ways of accessing the workplace.

Applications of biometric technology in work environments

The applications of biometric technology are significant in today’s business environment as outlined below.

Know Your Customer (KYC)

Every business endeavors to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty through provision of personalized products and services. To achieve this, businesses are constantly seeking more and more information about their customers behavior, previous records, and needs. And this is where customer data comes in. Companies are investing in biometric technology to track and identify their customers’ behaviors in order to deliver tailored products and services to them.

Time and attendance tracking and management

Time is money as far as the business world is concerned. Businesses endeavor to make every second of an employee’s work hour count. This is why organizations are investing in biometric clocking systems to eliminate cases of buddy punching and time theft. The result is greater accountability, reduced time and payroll theft, and increased productivity.

Workforce management

Many businesses need to ensure accuracy of workforce data as a means of complying with internal and external policies. A biometric workforce management solution might be the perfect solution for this. By investing in an effective biometric system, the organization can accurately collect and maintain workforce’s demographic data and segregate skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workforce. Additionally, businesses can use biometric technology to facilitate shift management.

Visitor management

The days of using log-in registers and ID cards for visitor management are long gone. Thanks to biometric visitor management solution, you can effortlessly collect visitors’ data and grant them access to a secured area or file. With the right biometric visitor management solution, you can identify your company’s visitors with their biometric data, collect their demographic data and assign them digital badges that can be displayed during their visits.

School management

From identification of learners and school employees to maintaining lunch lines, academic records, record of attendance during examinations, biometric technology can improve efficiency and simplicity of managing a school. A solution equipped with these features can make life easy for school authorities will leaving the parents and guardians stress-free.

Membership management

Being a member of any club, or society like SACCO adds distinctive values. So there is need for an intuitive membership management system to manage the members. The use of biometric technology for the organization’s membership management enhances user experience, boost efficiency, flexibility, and transparency. In return, this eases data management while reducing identity fraud and costly errors. Besides, a biometric membership management system is affordable and scalable, meaning that you can use it for managing a group of any size.

Patient identification in hospitals

Biometric technology can be implemented in medical and healthcare facilities for purposes of accurate patient identification, securing their medical history as well as demographic data. This helps prevent duplication of medical records while assuring the administration of safety of the patients’ medical information. Faster identification with biometric technology can also help save unconscious patients’ lives and improve the doctors with their treatment by using past medical history for decision making.

Secured financial services

Biometric technology enhances the reliability of financial institutions like banks to conduct their businesses in a secured and convenient manner. Thanks to this technology, it is possible to identify an account holder and imposters, which can help the institution prevent identify theft and associated loses. Additionally, a robust biometric technology can help create a comprehensive audit trail, which ensures a high level of accountability. In turn, this improves the organization’s internal operational efficiency. And since biometric technology is quite easy to implement but difficult to breach, its adoption is growing rapidly, and the cases of unsuccessful fraud attempts are on the rise too.

Driver’s identification

It is not unusual for drivers to be involved with criminal activities like using fake or duplicate licenses, stolen vehicles, or rigged number plates. Some drivers also hide their previous criminal records to secure a job using a fake identity. That is why businesses in the transport sector are adopting biometric technology to store, process, and de-duplicate thousands of driver licenses, their track records, shifts, and previous criminal records. It also minimizes the risk of hiring fraudulent drivers while reducing the rate of accidents and criminality by identifying non-professional drivers.

Identification of blood donors

Blood banks collect blood from donors, but there remain high risks of getting the infected blood from proxy professional donors. If a donor is not subjected to thorough screening before collecting blood, instead of saving lives it might cost one. That is why biometric identification technology is now applied in blood banks to register the donor and keep a record of their medical history to avoid unqualified donors.

There is no doubt that biometric technology has multiple applications. Are you looking to streamline your organization’s operations with robust biometric access control? Look no further than Engsoft Valley Solutions. We specialize in installing and managing biometric access control systems for organizations in East and Southern African. Get in touch today so we can discuss your biometric technology needs.

Asset management, at its very basic, is the process of managing your organization’s assets (usually physical assets) from acquisition to disposal, including replenishment. RFID, on the other hand, is the abbreviation for Radio Frequency Identification. This is a technology used to uniquely identify physical assets.

So, can RFDI improve your organization’s asset management efforts?

There are multiple ways that a RFID asset tagging system can improve your asset management efficiency. And the degree of improvement depends on the configuration. Some of the configurations you should consider include the following:

• Bardcode
• Pen and clipboard
• Passive RFID with fixed readers
• Passive RFID with mobile readers
• Active RFID

You can take the pen and clipboard standard as the base reference and examine other upgrades relative to it.

The comprehensive barcode solution

Adopting a comprehensive barcode solution with a mobile reader comes with significant benefits. Asset tagging and management become easy, fast, and accurate. The asset manager knows exactly which assets have been processed and which ones have not. You can also use this application to keep a historical record of your assets.

Passive RFID with mobile readers

Investing in the passive RFID asset tagging solution with a mobile reader comes with additional benefits. The process of asset identification becomes much faster and potentially less intrusive. You will also enjoy the benefit of identity and keeping track of assets that are not directly in line of sight, like items that have already been packed for transportation.

But perhaps the greatest benefit is when there are many assets to be tagged and tracked. This can apply to file tracking, or there are a large number of items to be tracked. RFID asset tagging and tracking solutions are capable of verifying multiple items on a routine basis, especially during an audit. This would otherwise be slow with barcodes.

That said, the drawback in moving from barcode to passive RFID include the following:

• Cost of the tags
• Difficulty in mounting the tags due to size
• Uncertainty of the readability of the tags due to the surrounding materials,
• Difficulty marking small items like phones
• Cosmetic issues relating to status items (like executive laptops)
• Confusion in taking readings through walls
• Difficulty knowing which items have been read and which ones are yet to be read

Passive RFID with fixed readers

Moving on to fixed mount readers with passive RFID cuts down on the effort required to identify and keep track of the organization’s assets. Assets can be tracked and monitored on a continuous basis without human intervention.

The drawback to using fixed mount asset readers include:

• High cost of the reader
• The difficulty in physically mounting the readers
• The difficulty in establishing and maintaining communication with the reader (usually requiring a network drop)
• Reliability, cost, and management issues around maintenance

Active RFID with static readers

Investing in active RFID tagging solutions comes with its share of benefits. For instance, the system is capable of tracking assets over a large area with limited human intervention.

The drawbacks of active RFID asset tagging solutions include the following:

• The difficulty in mounting the tags due to their large size
• Tags come with a lifecycle (usually 5 years)
• Difficulty in mounting readers and providing access to those readers (usually through a network)

Conclusion

Back to the original question, yes RFID asset tagging solution can greatly benefit your organization. However, it should be noted that this comes at a cost. Reviewing the different solutions described above, it should be apparent that each solution has its share pros and limitations. As such, the most efficient asset tagging solution is achieved by using a combination of different technologies.

You can use barcodes for very small devices that need to be tracked as well as assets with cosmetic importance. Passive RFID tagging solutions can be used in most assets, with a mobile reader performing routine audits. However, if you want to keep track of expensive items, where timely knowledge is crucial, then you are better off investing in active RFID tracking solutions.

Questions?

Call or email us so we can discuss your asset tagging and tracking needs today.

Anodized Aluminium barcode labels or barcoded asset tags are used for a variety of needs like asset marking, labeling and final audit. They can also be used for container and pallet tracking.

The print quality allows the use  of company logos and descriptive text on an asset tag or barcoded label in one or several/multi-colour, even on a smallest  of  labels, the result is a barcode which is a quality and can be scanned using a barcode reader, Barcode scanner QR reader or a data collector. Adhesive may be applied to the back of the barcode labels and aluminium asset tags. There are two types of anodized aluminium asset tags available. Either barcoded or not, with company logo or not. There is “peel off and stick” application, while the other needs acetone to be applied. The adhesive application ensures the asset tag or the barcode label permanently sticks to the surface. The anodised aluminium surface is durable.

There are also panels which are manufactured in sizes to 1000mm x 490mm x 3mm and mostly used for Electronic Monitoring Instruments.
Printing is done  onto  anodised aluminium sheets, which are  milled  to create space for  control buttons, mounting holes and screens ensuring computer accuracy.

Fixed Asset Tags come in different formulations, anodized Aluminium labels,barcoded labels, acetone activated tags, aluminum adhesive activated tags, aluminium barcodes, Self-stick asset tags or VHB asset tags and anodized aluminium barcoded asset tags.

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Suprema BioMini Plus 2 fingerprint reader uses high quality optical sensor fingerprints at a perfect resolution of 500dpi. It’s sensor’s surface is designed to be protected from elements using IP65 protection.

The BioMini Plus 2 comes with Suprema’s fingerprinting algorithm that has won several awards. It has also been ranked at premier position in FVC and NIST MINEST Tests. These awards validate the credentials of the algorithm being the most accurate and compatible algorithm in the world. Further, Suprema’s fingerprinting algorithm has an error rate which is lowest in the industry and its verification speed is among the best. These two characteristics enable BioMini Plus 2 to be a high performing fingerprint scanner.

Suprema’s high performance fingerprint scanners in general and BioMini Plus 2 in particular are ably supported by Suprema’s powerful SDK (Software Development Kit). This SDK offers an integration platform which is versatile and unrivaled in its features. The SDK incorporates the high performing scanning algorithms described above. This SDK allows Suprema’s scanners to be integrated into fingerprint-based authentication solutions from leading systems integrators, security companies and hardware manufacturers.

BioMini Plus 2 Features

High Performance Authentication Scanner

BioMini Plus 2 features Suprema’s fingerprinting algorithm which has won multiple awards which include being ranked at premier position in FVC and NIST MINEX Tests. Suprema’s high performance fingerprint scanners in general and BioMini Plus 2 in particular are ably supported by Suprema’s powerful SDK (Software Development Kit). This SDK offers an integration platform which is versatile and unrivaled in its features. The SDK incorporates the high performing scanning algorithms described above. This SDK allows Suprema’s scanners to be integrated into fingerprint-based authentication solutions from leading systems integrators, security companies and hardware manufacturers.

World’s Best Performing Fingerprint Algorithm

These awards validate the credentials of the algorithm being the most accurate and compatible algorithm in the world. Further, Suprema’s fingerprinting algorithm has an error rate which is lowest in the industry and its verification speed is among the best. These two characteristics enable BioMini Plus 2 to be a high performing fingerprint scanner.

500dpi Optical Fingerprint Sensor with IP65 protected Sensor Surface

Suprema BioMini Plus 2 captures fingerprints at an excellent resolution of 500dpi using a high quality optical sensor. The sensor surface has been designed to be protected from dust and water using IP65 protection.

BioMini Plus 2 Applications

• PC/Network Security
• Smartcard Application
• Time and Attendance System
• Public Application
• Health and Medical
• Telecommunication
• Banking/Finance
• POS/mPOS
• ATM/Kiosk
• Enterprise

Suprema BioEntry R2 is a Compact RFID card & Fingerprint Reader exclusively designed for centralized access control systems. Packed in a slim, mullion-type design, BioEntry R2 provides high-definition fingerprint image capture, minutiae extraction as well as dual-frequency multi RF card reading capability. Combined with Suprema’s intelligent biometric controller, the CoreStation, BioEntry R2 completes biometrics-driven access control system with enhanced simplicity and level of security of centralized system topology. Contact us today for this biometric time attendance system.

Schlage Hand Punch 4000 Biometric Time Clock identifies the employee by the unique size and shape of their hand. This means your employees will no longer need to carry cards or keys. The costs and risks associated with credentials that can be lost, stolen or duplicated without authorization is also eliminated. Schlage Hand Punch 4000 Biometric Time Clock also eliminates time fraud by making it virtually impossible to “buddy punch.” The result is more accuracy, productivity and profitability for your company.

The HandPunch 4000 brings the flexibility of a full function time and attendance terminal together with the sophistication of the most accurate identification technology available. Using RSI’s field-proven hand geometry biometric technology, the HandPunch 4000 uses the size and shape of your employee’s hand to verify their identity each time they punch. No fingerprints or palm prints are utilized.

A cost-saving, easy-to-use solution

With the HandPunch 4000, your hand is your badge. The cost of creating and administering badges is eliminated along with buddy punching. The system ensures payroll accuracy by simply requiring each employee to be there to punch. The terminal is fast and easy for anyone to use. An employee’s identity is verified in less than one second.

An important HR communication tool

 More than a simple time and attendance terminal, the HandPunch 4000 lets you tailor the system to meet your precise needs. The system provides the ability to send messages to employees when they punch. In addition, employees can view up to 24 information fields to find out about their schedule, total hours worked, and more.

10 Programmable Data Management Keys

 Ten user-definable data management keys let you collect and/or display data as employees punch. Common data collection uses include department transfers, tips collected, job codes, or pay codes. The keys can also be defined to allow employees to review punches or find out about their schedules, vacation time accumulated, hours worked, and other programmed information.

To reduce keystrokes, the keys can also be set to automatically enter data such as a frequently used department number or in/out status.

 Other key data management features of the HandPunch 4000 include:

• Employee messaging
• Review of employee information fields
• Validation tables to ensure proper data entry
• Restrict employee access to specific data management keys
• User defined prompts
• Multi-level input sequences definable per key
• Decision menus to minimize keystrokes

 Schedules by Employee

Employee schedules may be downloaded to the HandPunch 4000 to restrict the times that an employee can punch. This can reduce unauthorized overtime as well as early “in” punches. A separate schedule can be defined for each employee providing the ultimate in flexibility.

Built-in Bar Code Reader

 Some installations require the use of a badge. For these situations, the HandPunch 4000 includes an integrated bar code reader that can be used for ID number entry. The swipe-type reader supports the most popular bar code formats and allows for infrared badges.

Communications and Networking

Whether your needs are to network two terminals or thousands, the HandPunch 4000 can be configured to meet your needs. Standard RS-485 communications makes networking terminals easy and reliable. Options include an Ethernet Communications Module and a high speed internal modem for remote sites. Each unit also provides RS-232 serial printer support.

 Edit-at-the-Clock Functions

The system allows supervisors to override user restrictions and to input such items as missed punches, planned vacations, sick time, etc. The password-protected mode provides greater supervisor flexibility by lessening the need for computer edits. Audit trails are available to ensure security.

Bell Schedules

The bell schedule lets you program the day, time, and duration of a series of bells. The bells can be programmed to signal the beginning or end of a shift, lunch, or break.

Door Control

The HandPunch 4000 provides the capability to unlock and monitor a door. An employee’s individual schedule may be used to restrict access.

To sum it up

The HandPunch 4000 is more than a simple time and attendance terminal – it’s also an important HR communication tool. This system gives you the ability to send messages to employees when they punch. In addition, employees can view up to 24 information fields to find out about their schedule, total hours worked, and more. Contact us today to learn how this time and attendance system can streamline your business.

Designed for businesses that want to keep tabs on their employee time and attendance records, HandPunch 2000’s terminal includes 50 employee capacity with room for upgrading to 512 employees. This time and attendance system has a two-user definable function that makes it possible to collect data as employees punch in. Its common uses include tips collected, department transfers, pay codes, as well as job codes. It also comes with room for multi-level data entry sequence. It is also possible to set the function key so employees can review their previous punches. And, the keys can also be programmed to automatically feed in data such as frequently used department numbers or an employee’s in and out status.

HP2000 Biometric time attendance terminal features:

Designed for small and mid-level enterprises that are looking for a simple yet cost effective time and attendance system, the HP 2000 comes with these amazing features:

• Red and green light indicator
• Two programmable function keys
• Saves cost when compared to the card-based system
• Fast and easy to use
• Provides the most accurate and reliable time attendance solution
• Eliminates buddy budding
• Eliminates badges

The HP 2000 hand punch now offers the accuracy and convenience of biometric identification technology easily within reach of most time and attendance applications. This cost-effective term can be used in the following applications:

• Finance
• Education
• Airports
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Government
• Quick serve restaurant
• Manufacturing
• Gaming
• Transportation

Highly versatile and programmable

Far beyond a simple time attendance system, the HP 2000 comes with definable data management tools that allow you to collect each employee’s data as they punch. This data is then transmitted to the time and attendance host PC.

Hand geometry technology

The HP 2000 utilizes RSI’s field-approved hand geometry biometric technology. The terminal captures a 3-dimensional image of the hand each time the employee punches. The hand shapes and sizes are used to identify employees with accurate proficiency.

Small business solution

The HP 2000 provides a cost effective solution for businesses with 50 or less employees, less terminal, or location. It allows for collection of in and out punches. Additionally, it allows for seamless integration with any pre-existing time and attendance system. With the HP 2000, small enterprises no longer have to worry about producing employee cards, lost cards, or employees punching in or out for their colleagues.

You only pay for what you need

The HP 2000 comes with a standard user capacity of 50 employees. As your team grows, so can the capacity of your HP 2000. You can upgrade your system’s memory to up to 512 users. And this upgrade can be done easily at your business’ premise without unmounting the unit from the wall. With an in-built transaction memory that stores over 50,000 punches, you can have the peace of mind that your staff’s data is safe.

Connection options

You can easily connect your HP 2000 to the time and attendance PC through the provided 50-foot RS232 communications cable. The system also comes with an optional 14.4k band dial-up modem for remote connection.

Antimicrobial protection

Every HP 2000 unit comes with a silver-based antimicrobial agent that is embedded into the materials used to produce the platen. This provides a finish that suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria and mold. This finish remains active through the lifetime of the unit.

Final thoughts

The HP 2000 Biometric hand punch technology eliminates buddy punching and time theft by employees. Most important, employees no longer have to walk around with badges. Contact  us today to learn how this time and attendance system can benefit your business.

Schlage now brings the convenience and accuracy of biometric technology within reach of any time and attendance system. Ideal for all kinds of business establishments, the HP 1000 Biometric hand punch have proven to be a practical and cost-effective solution.

HP 1000 Biometric Hand punch features

• Eliminates badges
• Cost-effective in comparison to the card-based system
• Eliminates buddy punching
• Provides accurate time and attendance solution
• Easy to adopt and use

Your hand, your card

There are no cards to produce, carry around, or fear losing. The HP 1000 Hand punch verifies the employee’s identity in less than a second. It relies on the employee’s unique hand shape and size for identity. For small businesses, this biometric time attendance system delivers fast return on investment by eliminating the costs associated with producing and managing employee identity cards. For businesses with small, multiple locations, minimal supervision allows room for buddy punching and time theft by employees. With this biometric time and attendance system, an employee cannot sign in or out for the other. By eliminating time theft, payroll costs are also reduced, thus increasing the company’s bottom line in the process. The standard user memory of the HP1000 Biometric Hand punch is 50 employees. However, this can be expanded to 512 users. This great for businesses that are looking for a biometric time and attendance system that is scalable.

Hand geometry technology

The HP1000 Biometric Hand punch utilizes Shlage’s hand geometry biometric technology. The terminal captures the hand’s image each time an employee punches in. The hand shape and size are used to verify their identity with utmost accuracy. No finger or palm prints required. The green and amber lights notify the employee of the status of their punch.

Small business solution

The HP1000 provides a cost effective solution for businesses with 50 or less employees, less terminal, or location. It allows for collection of in and out punches. Additionally, it allows for seamless integration with any pre-existing time and attendance system. With the HP1000, small enterprises no longer have to worry about producing employee cards, lost cards, or employees punching in or out for their colleagues.

You only pay for what you need

The HP 1000 comes with a standard user capacity of 50 employees. As your team grows, so can the capacity of your HP1000. You can upgrade your system’s memory to up to 512 users. And this upgrade can be done easily at your business’ premise without unmounting the unit from the wall. With an in-built transaction memory that stores over 50,000 punches, you can have the peace of mind that your staff’s data is safe.

Connection options

You can easily connect your HP 1000 to the time and attendance PC through the provided 50-foot RS232 communications cable. The system also comes with an optional 14.4k band dial-up modem for remote connection.

Antimicrobial protection

Every HP1000 unit comes with a silver-based antimicrobial agent that is embedded into the materials used to produce the platen. This provides a finish that suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria and mold. This finish remains active through the lifetime of the unit.

To sum it up

The HP1000 Biometric hand punch technology eliminates buddy punching and time theft by employees. Most important, employees no longer have to walk around with badges. Get in touch with us today to learn how this time and attendance system can benefit your business.

Plastic card printers are ideal for producing membership, ID, loyalty, or VIP cards. But, how do you find the right plastic card printer for your organization’s need? With a huge price range, how do you get what you want? Well, that is what we are here to debug with new Evolis Zenius card printer.

The new Evolis Zenius need very little introduction. It has won hearts with its throwback, nearly archaic look, which underpins the profusion of essential features it offers to suit modern card printing needs. Next to the Evolis Primacy, which has a more modern look, Zenius is without doubt the most prominent plastic card printer produced by Evolis in recent times.

Evolis Zenius is the first eco-designed plastic card printer in the market. This eco-design lends itself to a sturdy, super-sleek design that ensures that the printer is easily accommodated on a small desktop, counter, or a restricted space. This compact and sleek state of the art design has earned the Zenius the renowned Energy Star Certification. Additionally, thanks to its small size and lightweight (about 7.3 lb), Zenius is without doubt the lightest plastic card printer ever. It is also a very quiet printer, at 46dB (A) to be exact.

The Evolis Zenius offers state-of-the-art technology in a single-sided card printing. The Expert version of the printer accords the user the option of upgrading using numerous encoders. This feature allows the user to expand and meet any future plastic card printing tasks they might need going forward. Flexibility and upgradability are additional attributes of the Zenius.

Speed and reliability

The Evolis Zenius is one of the fastest plastic card printers in the market today. When used together with the right ID card software, this printer can deliver an output of up to 200 full-color cards per hour. It can provide single cards with complete color images and text in 19 seconds and the monochrome (black) in 5 seconds.

Evolis Zenius also comes standard with a 100-card input and 100-card output hopper. These allow the user to print high volume cards without the need to feed each card into the printer one by one. This is an excellent time saver.

And with a solid three-year printer and printhead warranty, you can have the peace of mind knowing that your Zenius will be taken care of for years to come.

Connectivity and compatibility

The Evolis Zenius comes with both Ethernet and USB connectivity for extra flexibility for users. This usually comes as a costly upgrade with many printers. However, with Zenius, this comes as a standard.

Another great thing about the Evolis Zenius is that you can effect some key upgrades for yourself if you want to. These options include smart/magnetic card encoder and the double-sided printing option.

And if you are using Mac, you will love the fact that Zenius comes with a Mac driver so you can use it with your Mac operating system. Today, there are not many printers that are compatible with Mac, let alone come with standard Mac drivers from the manufacturers. This important feature makes the Zenius a go to plastic card printer for businesses in different industries, from small to global corporations.

Extremely user friend

The new LED touch screen on the Evolis Zenius makes the printer super-easy to know when exactly you need to replace the color ribbon. Its touchscreen displays an easy-to-read and accommodating prompts as well as notifications, especially with respect to printer cleanings and the percentage of the ribbon remaining.

It is also useful when you want to troubleshoot printer functions. The cassette-like ribbons are very fast and simple to load, ensuring the ribbons are properly installed every time.

To sum it all up

The Evolis Zenius – with is super-fast and reliable output, versatility and compatibility, and user-friendly features make it the ideal option for any-sized plastic card printing job. Contact us today for this and other essential office supplies.

Biometric technology is increasingly gaining popularity as an effective employee data collection tool for industries like finance, manufacturing, healthcare and many more. Biometric HandPunch system eliminates the need for registers, passwords, or badges that can be lost or forgotten since it accurately identifies an employee using their fingerprints. One of the most important benefits of using a biometric system for employee identification is the elimination of buddy punching – where employees sign in or off on behalf of their colleagues. Additionally, a biometric fingerprint system eliminates unsanctioned overtime by forcing restricting schedules when staff can use the terminal. The employee is able to better utilize workforce with the HandPunch’s ability to record an employee’s time and attendance, monitor their productivity, control access to the building, and track the inventory.

HP3000 Biometric HandPunch features

• No need for cards or badges when clocking in or out
• Employees punch time by providing their PIN number before placing their fingers on the terminal
• Positively identifies employees by their unique fingerprints
• Eliminate buddy punching while lowering payroll costs
• Unparalleled reliability and accuracy
• Fast set up and easy to use
• 100% accurate time tracking
• Easily scalable

How the HP3000 Biometric HandPunch works

No two hands are the same. This biometric time and attendance system takes over 90 measurements of the hand’s length, width, thickness, as well as the surface area of the hand and the fingers – all in under one second. The hand punch’s technology utilizes 32,000-pixel CCD digital camera to scan and record the hand’s 3-dimentional shape from silhouetted images as projected by the hand punch.

The HandPunch ignores surface details like the lines, scars, and fingernails, which may be trimmed from time to time.

Since this HandPunch uses the user’s unique hand shape to verify their identity, it can be deployed for use in factories, machine shops, manufacturing plant, and pretty much any industrial environment where the fingerprint scanner may not work effectively. When an individual uses the HandPunch, it matches the shape of the user’s hand to the pre-recorded templated that was taken during the enrollment session. If the template and the hand matches, the HandPunch notes this transaction for later download by the time attendance software.

So is the HP3000 Biometric HandPunch worth your money?

Studies have shown that outdated time and attendance systems like manual registers end up costing businesses that use them. Investing in a biometric system will certainly be a worthy investment over time, with its dividends beginning to show immediately. Here are five reasons you should consider investing in the HP3000 Biometric HandPunch system:

1. It accounting and payroll errors
2. It removes the risk of employee time theft
3. It is great for employee mental health
4. It is more cost effective in the long-run
5. It can help the organization stay focused on its collective goal

Advances in technology have resulted in innovations that help businesses grow, develop and achieve optimal productivity. Biometric technology is one such technology. Biometric based time management system is becoming increasingly popular thanks to the benefits it has to offer. Since biometrics read the employee’s unique information, they ensure that an employee cannot check in or out on behalf of another, this eliminating cases of employee time theft. Want to learn more about the HP3000 Biometric HandPunch and how it can help your business? Contact us today.