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When they talk about digitalisation, there is one topic that keeps coming up: Smart Office. Intelligent IoT solutions that makes the users’ everyday lives safer, more comfortable, and more efficient. Systems to centrally manage employees' access with no keys and physical cards - face recognition, manage employee time tracking, and secure office printing with the embedded face recognition reader, are now seen as state-of-the-art. Dürr, founded in 1896, is a mechanical and plant engineering firm in the world. As one of the Dürr Group’s biggest sites, the Dürr China site covers a production area of 33,000 m². The modern office complex of Dürr China covers a total building area of 20,000 m². and around 2500 employees work together in there. Improving canteen management In such a huge site with so many people, safety is paramount concern. Dürr wanted to have a simple, easy-to-use, one-stop solution for security management. The upgraded system should be robust enough to keep up with the quick pace of factory operations and to minimise the risk of COVID-19 cross-infection. The system should benefit workers and employees and be fit for the high-quality smart office At the same time, the system should benefit workers and employees and be fit for the high-quality smart office. Dürr hoped it can promote the employee dining experience through improving canteen management, and supporting employee data privacy. In other words, Dürr put forward two requirements for the new solution which can support smart offices and can protect employees’ health. The use of unique biometric characteristics delivers the most reliable and accurate identity authentication and verification of a person. Business access control Biometric systems deliver the only irrefutable proof of presence with true identity, making it easy to protect data privacy and which is an essential part of the smart office. Touchless access controls came to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people sought to minimise interpersonal and surface contact. Driven by years of innovation, Anviz offers a broad range of biometric technology terminals that benefit business access control & time and attendance management. The FaceDeep 5 adopted the latest deep learning algorithm that could help with secured and seamless access control by enabling touchless access around the building and reporting for no-mask wearing, it's equipped with a Linux-based dual-core CPU and it could support up to 50,000 dynamic face databases and rapidly recognise users within 2 meters (6.5ft) in less than 0.3 seconds. Personnel identity verification All Anviz FaceDeep series terminals can work with CrossChex Standard All Anviz FaceDeep series terminals can work with CrossChex Standard, which is a personnel identity verification, access control, and time attendance management system. To support staff members clock in and out at the turnstile of the industry gate, the FaceDeep 5 works well in various challenging outdoor environments, like under strong light or in the rain. It is possible to identify for full face and half face and it is impossible to trick it by presenting a photograph. In order to optimise dining rules, employees should not clock in many times, which means the same person should not be recorded multiple times, which is conducive to doing a headcount. Anviz customised the function module for Dürr, and make it simple for the canteen administrator. Supporting health guidelines To maintain data privacy, the same function is duplicated on their printers, the printers also could be switched on by faces, and printers will automatically connect to their computer accounts. This also helps energy-saving and protect data privacy. According to Dürr’s request, some doors could be controlled separately on CrossChex as well as setting different permissions on different floors. Anviz touchless solutions support health guidelines for disease control Anviz touchless solutions support health guidelines for disease control, as they minimise surface contact opportunities and human-to-human interaction. As the deep learning algorithm within FaceDeep 5 could detect users wearing masks or not, there is no need for staff members to take off masks. Supporting multiple applications Commenting on the new system, Henry, the IT Manager working in Dürr for 10 years presented, "During mealtime, we could get food more quickly since we just swipe faces and go on instead of taping cards." Moreover, there is no need to check out face-to-face, because the system can record and calculate spending automatically. "Meanwhile, we would not worry their documents are printed by others by mistake for our faces are keys to open the printers," Henry added. The CrossChex interface was so intuitive that only a short training was required for Dürr managers to manage it on their own. The CrossChex interface was so intuitive that only a short training was required The integrated system solution enables administration to be centralised into one efficient and cost-effective system. CrossChex is flexible enough to support multiple applications for managing not only physical access (e.g. buildings) but also logical access (time and attendance, etc.). Smart face recognition hardware "We evaluated different biometric-centric authentication solutions and selected the CrossChex because it offers a complete solution, including both adaptable software and smart face recognition hardware," said Wilfried Diebel, Head of the Dürr IT team. "Face recognition in the Dürr can be used in several places, including entrances to the building, turnstiles, canteens and to securely printed documents by authenticating at enabled printers with their faces." "We are delighted to be working with Dürr on one of the largest office building projects in Eastern Asia," said Felix, the Director of Anviz Access Control and Time Attendance business unit, "Our ongoing program of developing our application will ensure working at Dürr remains a positive and secure experience for those who work there into the future."

Anviz, a brand of Xthings, a global pioneer in intelligent security solutions, announces the upcoming release of its latest access control solution, the M7 Palm, equipped with cutting-edge Palm Vein Recognition technology. This innovative device is designed to provide superior accuracy, security, and convenience to high-security and privacy-sensitive environments in industries such as banking, data centres, laboratories, airports, prisons, and government institutions. Launching globally today, Anvis is gearing up to revolutionise the way users interact with access control systems.  M7 Palm Vein Access Control Device The M7 Palm Vein Access Control Device offers a seamless access experience, allowing users to unlock doors with a wave of the hand. Using Palm Vein Recognition, a top-tier biometric security method, it addresses the limitations of facial and fingerprint recognition by providing a more secure, non-invasive, and user-friendly solution.  Palm Vein Recognition Its non-contact nature makes it more hygienic, ideal for environments with strict health protocols Palm Vein Recognition captures the unique pattern of veins inside a person’s palm using near-infrared light. Hemoglobin absorbs the light, creating a vein map, which is converted into a secure digital template through advanced algorithms, ensuring accurate identification. Unlike facial recognition, which may raise privacy concerns, or fingerprint scans, which can be affected by wear, palm vein recognition is discreet, reliable, and harder to forge. Its non-contact nature also makes it more hygienic, ideal for environments with strict health protocols.  Seamless and secure user experience The M7 Palm Vein Access Control Device leverages this advanced technology to provide a seamless and secure user experience. With a False Rejection Rate (FRR) of ≤0.01% and a False Acceptance Rate (FAR) of ≤0.00008%, the accuracy of the system far exceeds that of traditional fingerprint or face recognition methods, offering a higher level of protection for critical infrastructure and sensitive information.  Device benefits The M7 Palm Vein Access Control Device stands out for its numerous advantages, making it an ideal solution for high-security environments. The benefits of using palm veins are as follows:  Security: Palm Vein recognition uses a living biometric, making it nearly impossible for intruders to copy or replicate the pattern. This ensures a higher level of security than external biometric methods like fingerprints or facial recognition.  Reliability: The Palm Vein structure remains largely unchanged over time, providing long-term stability and consistency in identification.  Privacy: Since the technology scans internal veins rather than external features, it is less intrusive and more acceptable to users who are concerned about privacy.  Hygiene: The non-contact nature of the technology allows users to simply hover their hand over the scanner without needing to physically touch any surface, making it an ideal solution for environments that prioritise cleanliness and hygiene.  Precision: Palm Vein technology captures a larger surface area than fingerprint or face recognition systems, enabling the scanner to collect more data points for comparison, resulting in highly accurate identification. Moreover, the features of the M7 Palm are designed by meticulously polishing the needs of the users:  Enhanced Human-Machine Interaction: Intelligent ToF laser-ranging provides accurate distance measurement, with an OLED display ensuring recognition at precise distances and delivering clear notifications to the user.  High-intensity protective design for outdoors: With a narrow metal exterior design,  the standard IP66 design ensures the device works well outdoors, and the IK10 vandal-proof standard ensures a robust and stable installation.  PoE Powering and Communications: PoE support provides centralised power management and efficiency with the ability to remotely reboot devices, making it a convenient and flexible solution for many network applications.  Two-Factor Verification Security: Supports multiple identity combinations, choosing any two of Palm Vein, RFID card, and PIN Codes to complete the identification, ensuring absolute security in special places.  Biometric market projections By 2029, the global market for palm vein biometrics is projected to reach $3.37 billion As security becomes a growing priority, demand for biometric solutions like palm vein recognition is surging. By 2029, the global market for palm vein biometrics is projected to reach $3.37 billion, with a CAGR of over 22.3%. The Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector is expected to lead this growth alongside military, security, and data centre applications.  Smarter, safer, and more convenient security “As a milestone product in the biometrics and security industry, till next June, Xthings will work with more than 200 partners to bring the product to markets such as North America, Western Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, empowering the clients to enjoy a safer and more convenient experience. $33 Billion market share is there, let's work together!” said Peter Chen, Product Marketing Manager.  Though still in the early stages of market adoption, Anviz is committed to advancing palm vein technology. With limited competition, the M7 Palm Vein Access Control Device is poised to make a significant impact. Anviz continues to innovate, delivering smarter, safer, and more convenient security solutions globally. 

Anviz, together with its key partner Solotec, participated in the 30th ESS+ International Security Fair, the most international and comprehensive security fair in Latin America, Central & South America, and the Caribbean, with exhibitors from 20 countries and regions around the world, attracting nearly 20,000 professionals from all sectors of the industry. In this exhibition, Anviz focused on the popular and innovative products of smart biometric access control and time & attendance solutions, which combined with the current trends and technical features. It received great attention from customers and industry experts from the Latin American market, who were pleasantly surprised by the high recognition accuracy and multiple applications of the products. Innovation driving security in Latin America Anviz will introduce smarter and more reliable solutions to help them realise digital transformation Within the last two decades, the economy of the Latin American region has generally maintained a steady growth trend. As Latin American countries invest heavily in smart cities, transportation security, and the digital economy, the demand for AIoT technology in the region grows rapidly. Anviz believes that the security market in Latin America is in urgent need of products and technologies suitable for the security management and efficiency improvement demands of various industries. Therefore, Anviz will introduce smarter and more reliable solutions to help them realise digital transformation. Anviz will introduce smarter and more reliable solutions Product showcase FaceDeep3: As the most preferred face recognition terminal in the world, featuring Anviz's latest face biometric BioNANO® deep learning algorithms. It delivers the most matching speed, accuracy, and security level. With support for up to 10,000 dynamic face databases, it can quickly identify users within 2 metres (6.5 feet) in 0.3 seconds. Works with the Anviz CrossChex Standard to provide a flexible management platform for business use, which is practical for a wide range of access control and time and attendance sites in various enterprises. W3: A cloud-based intelligent face recognition access control and time attendance device with powerful functional applications, users can enjoy cloud-based attendance management, 0.5-second recognition matching speed, live face recognition, and wireless network connectivity. Users can easily access and manage the device through a web browser without any software, while managers can manage employee status anytime, anywhere with the CrossChex Cloud. Users can easily access and manage the device through a web browser W2 Pro: A new generation of fingerprint access control and time attendance terminals based on the Linux platform. An equipped color LCD provides a good HCI experience. Touch Keyboard and Optical Fingerprint Sensor to support multiple clocking options. Provides higher flexibility and multiple installation options for different environments, ensuring that it can be installed quickly and easily. C2 Slim: The most compact outdoor standalone access control device controller for installation in various environments. Combined with biometric fingerprint recognition and RFID cards, which meet higher security requirements. PoE support reduces installation and maintenance costs. Easily track employee time with CrossChex Cloud for more effortless workforce management. C2 KA: As a traditional RIFD access control device, capable of handling large volumes of data while providing fast matching speeds and quick response times. The PoE design provides additional flexibility for security systems while reducing installation and maintenance costs. Overall body design has been fully sealed to protect against dust and liquid ingress, ensuring stable operation in wide conditions. Digital transformation Andrew, Brand Director of Anviz, said, “Going forward, Anviz will continue to stay attentive to business trends in Latin America and continue to introduce smarter and more reliable smart security solutions to effectively meet the changing needs of the local market." "To assist global digital transformation and contribute wisdom and power to build a world, where everything is interconnected, is our original intention to move forward steadily.” Live event feedback Anviz's products quickly attracted the interest of many exhibitors with their close exterior design Just in time, Anviz's products quickly attracted the interest of many exhibitors with their compact exterior design designed for outdoor applications and the application of the latest biometric algorithm technology.  Whether in the areas of live identification, people management, or multi-point control, the products showed excellent adaptability, matching the needs of Latin America for improved security and efficiency in enterprises. Cost-effective security solutions One attendee commented, "The live recognition feature of FaceDeep 3 is amazing, which effectively eliminates the possibility of fake faces and provides more reliable access control management for businesses and employees. The easy installation and high stability of FaceDeep 3 also meet local market demand for cost-effective security solutions in Latin America. We're pleased to see the application of such advanced technology locally.” The live recognition feature of FaceDeep 3 is amazing Rogelio Stelzer, Business Development Manager at Anviz, said, “In response to the challenges faced at the forefront of the evolving market environment, Anviz has an unwavering commitment to smart security, continues to push the limits of technology for sustainable and proactive solutions to Latin America's security challenges.”

The pattern of veins in the hand contains unique information that can be used for identity. Blood flowing through veins in the human body can absorb light waves of specific wavelengths. Irradiating the human palm with near-infrared light waves yields an image of the vascular pattern. A venous distribution map can be processed and compared to pre-registered data to match and confirm identity.    Palm vein biometrics The idea of palm vein biometrics goes back to the 1980s when palm vein scanners emerged as commercial products in the 1990s. The devices gained some traction in military-grade and high-security applications, although the technology was too expensive to become popular among mainstream applications such as physical access control.    Anviz Global is expanding palm vein technology into mainstream applications, featuring a lower price point that will open new market opportunities.    Palm vein technology “Palm vein technology has been viewed as a boutique product because it is costly and has not developed as a mainstream product,” says Mark Vena, Senior Director of Business Strategy and Development for Anviz Global. “With a more compelling price point, the market can see the technology more broadly. We can change the game in terms of how people think about palm vein technology.”  FAR and FRR Palm vein technology is more accurate than either fingerprint (0.0001% FAR) or facial recognition (0.001% FAR) Iris recognition is considered the gold standard in biometric identification, but palm vein technology can almost achieve the accuracy of iris. The false accept rate (FAR) for palm vein technology is 0.00008%, compared to 0.00005% for iris recognition systems. The false reject rate (FRR) is comparable at 0.01% for either technology. Palm vein technology is more accurate than either fingerprint (0.0001% FAR) or facial recognition (0.001% FAR). Palm vein identification occurs in less than half a second.   M7 Palm “Anviz is seeking to bring a high level of capability to more mainstream commercial applications,” says Vena, specifically providing a lower-cost palm vein unit. The M7 Palm by Anviz can achieve next-generation biometric access control for greater security and intelligence. The door-mounted unit combines palm vein recognition with an RFID card reader and PIN code (using a 17-button keypad), all configurable for multi-factor authentication.   Outdoor applications The robust unit, including a narrow metal exterior design, provides strong vandal resistance (IK10) and stability for outdoor applications. To ensure a weatherproof design, the IP66 rating indicates the product is completely protected against dust and can withstand strong jets of water from any direction. Power-over-ethernet (PoE) enables centralised power management and the ability to remotely reboot devices.  Wiegand-out interface The unit communicates using RS-485 or TCP/IP and can connect locks, exit buttons, door contacts, doorbells, etc The unit communicates using RS-485 or TCP/IP and can connect locks, exit buttons, door contacts, doorbells, etc. The Wiegand-out interface can connect to standard third-party controllers, or a built-in relay can trigger a lock directly. Capacity is 500 users.   Because palm vein recognition originates from the physiological characteristics of the human body, it represents a “credential” that cannot be forged, lost, or left at home. It is not easily counterfeited or worn out.  Multi-factor authentication Applications include industries requiring high security such as government, judicial, and banking. Multi-factor authentication eliminates fraud and ensures safety at banks, data centers, airports, prisons, and government.   An end user might opt for higher levels of access control for a laboratory or server room. For dealers and integrators, palm vein technology, including multi-factor authentication, provides an additional option for customers seeking to protect high-security areas on a large campus. Card readers Card readers may suffice for most of the doors, but an important laboratory or cash-handling area requires more protection.  Palm vein technology can secure a casino cash cage or a room containing corporate secrets.   Time of Flight ToF laser-ranging uses a laser to measure the distance to an object by calculating the time Time of Flight (ToF) laser-ranging achieves accurate measurement to ensure the right distance for operation. ToF laser-ranging uses a laser to measure the distance to an object by calculating the time it takes for the laser light to travel to the object and back. Palm vein technology operates in the range of 10 to 30cm (4 to 12 inches). The proprietary BioNANO palm vein recognition algorithm enables accurate and fast scanning speed.  Non-contact biometric The non-contact biometric performs in touchless environments and does not contribute to lingering health concerns in the post-COVID world. The technology is accurate across all hand types and skin tones. Users may feel more comfortable scanning their hands than their eyes.   Optimal human-machine interaction M7 Palm’s optimal human-machine interaction and user experience include a low-power-consumption OLED screen to deliver clear text notifications to the user.  Advantages of M7 Palm include accuracy, stability, security, and privacy. Features include easy installation with standard processes and no special tools, centralised power management, simplified cabling, and less maintenance.  Managing the system is expedited by integration with the Anviz CrossChex Standard access control and time management dashboard, used by more than 30,000 enterprises, and the system can be integrated with any access control system.   Security for SMBs Anviz Global is a converged intelligent security provider for SMBs and enterprise organisations Anviz Global is a converged intelligent security provider for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise organisations. The company’s product line includes biometrics, video surveillance, and security management solutions based on the cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.  Privacy concerns Anviz is part of the Xthings family of companies, which includes Ultraloq (smart locks), Utec (smart home), Bright (smart lighting), Secu365 (SaaS Platform), and Ulticam (smart cameras).  Privacy concerns are minimised because palm vein recognition does not directly store the original image but rather extracts feature information through algorithmic models. Personal data is protected through obfuscation and encryption.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised many industries, including physical security. By connecting physical devices to the internet, IoT technology offers significant enhancements to security systems. Benefits include real-time monitoring, remote access, and the utility of new devices such as temperature and humidity sensors. At the same time, IoT devices come with challenges, including greater cybersecurity vulnerability. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: How is the Internet of Things (IoT) impacting the physical security marketplace?  

A software platform designed to centralise and manage various physical security systems within an organisation used to be called a PSIM (physical security information management) system. Generally speaking, however, the PSIM term has fallen out of favour because the systems were seen as expensive and difficult to manage. The phrase has been replaced by command-and-control, referring to software that combines access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and other systems into a unified platform. It’s a ripe area for innovation in the physical security space. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What’s new in command-and-control systems, and what is the impact?