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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 pioneer in intelligent security solutions, proudly announces the launch of W2 Face, its latest hybrid biometric access control and attendance terminal. Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises, the W2 Face combines facial recognition, fingerprint authentication, and RFID capabilities in a compact, intelligent device built for dynamic workplaces. Responding to market evolution As the access control landscape shifts toward integrated multi-biometric solutions, businesses increasingly seek systems that enhance security and operational efficiency. Market analysis conducted by Anviz has revealed key trends driving this demand: A growing preference for contactless and hygienic technologies Small and medium-sized enterprises are prioritising cost-effective, reliable solutions An increased need for flexible authentication methods Rising expectations for stable, secure access to sensitive areas The W2 Face addresses these demands head-on, delivering a comprehensive, easy-to-deploy solution suited to various professional environments. W2 Face: Key features & innovations 1. Dual Biometric Authentication W2 Face integrates advanced facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, supported by liveness detection, to defend against spoofing via photos or video. This dual-layer security is ideal for high-traffic entry points. 2. Multi-Communication Flexibility With support for both Ethernet and Wi-Fi, the device can function in networked or standalone configurations. Integration with Anviz’s CrossChex Cloud enables remote management, simplifying operations across multiple locations. 3. Optimised for Small and Medium Enterprises 2.8-inch intuitive touchscreen display Capacity for 200 facial templates, 200 fingerprint records, and 200 RFID cards Stores up to 50,000 log entries for robust audit trails Slim design for seamless installation on standard door frames 4. Versatile Access Control Capabilities Customisable relay settings and doorbell integration make the W2 Face adaptable to various access scenarios, from open office environments to restricted zones. Why choose W2 Face? The W2 Face exemplifies Anviz’s ongoing innovation in secure access technology: Integrated Biometric Options: Supports user preferences with multiple authentication methods Enhanced Stability: Built on a proven platform with improved system reliability Modern, Functional Design: Sleek, professional aesthetic ideal for commercial interiors Broad Application Scope: Well-suited for distributed teams, temporary personnel, and multi-location operations Certified for global standards W2 Face complies with CE and FCC certifications, ensuring adherence to the highest international safety and performance standards. Its modular architecture allows for scalable updates, protecting customer investments over time.

Anviz (a business unit of Xthings Group, Inc.) has officially launched an OSDP (Open Supervisory Device Protocol)-enabled access control solution. The goal is simple: improve the shortcomings of legacy access control systems while enabling bi-directional, secure data interactions between systems and components. While communication standards ensure interoperability among diverse technologies designed and manufactured by global companies – evolving standards like OSDP allow the application of technological advances and mitigation of external threats and vulnerabilities. Legacy control protocols no longer meet industry needs Data transmitted over Wiegand is not encrypted, creating security exposure and vulnerability Legacy Wiegand functionality limits device capability to being a point-to-point system where the reader transmits data directly to the access control panel but not to other devices. Data transmitted over Wiegand is not encrypted, creating security exposure and vulnerability. Anviz is fully committed to global security and privacy requirements, as exemplified by its adherence to GDPR compliance. The feature deployment of OSDP meets the customer’s goals of creating, enhancing, and maintaining secure and capable access control solutions. Once OSDP was released as an industry standard, Anviz mandated an internally driven and committed OSDP-focused feature enhancement goal. OSDP: A more secure, feature-rich access control protocol Since security is at the core of the OSDP access control protocol, modern OSDP-equipped access control systems and devices encrypt data and provide bi-directional communication, making them more secure--yet giving them greater application power and flexibility. OSDP key advantages Anviz OSDP-enabled devices can be deployed on legacy RS-485 networks Anviz OSDP-enabled devices can be deployed on legacy RS-485 networks, so site impact on infrastructure is reduced. When installed, the products offer data encryption for the highest data security, controller status monitoring at a glance, and visual feedback during user interaction. Anviz support for Wiegand and OSDP The SAC921 access controller supports legacy Wiegand readers and C2KA-OSDP readers. As shown, each door cassette on the SAC921 has connection points for legacy Wiegand and OSDP Anviz readers--for maximum installed or new site support. Anviz is constantly refining and updating its security systems--optimising components to maintain maximum flexibility while staying ahead of evolving threats. They strive to provide products to business end users that enable them to benefit from higher security and enhanced features – but with the advantages of long-term, regular technology updates Anviz offers.

The role of audio in physical security is multifaceted and increasingly vital, offering a layer of intelligence and interaction that access control and/or video surveillance alone cannot provide. Sounds provide crucial context to visual events. For instance, someone running might appear suspicious on video, but audio could reveal they are shouting for help, changing the interpretation entirely. Even so, historically speaking, audio has been an underused component in physical security. How is the situation changing? We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: Is audio an underused component in today’s physical security systems? What obstacles are keeping audio from expanding?

As cutting-edge trends go, convergence has been around for at least two decades. The meaning has shifted over the years, and if anything, the idea of convergence has gotten even more aspirational. Unfortunately, the widespread use of the term has also paradoxically undermined its meaning and power. However, today's concept of convergence has matured to provide new levels of benefit for security professionals. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How has the meaning of “convergence” evolved in the security market? How are systems today more converged than ever?

Technology innovations and an evolving threat landscape will be core factors impacting the physical security market in 2025. Technology elements such as artificial intelligence (AI), multi-factor access control, and mobile devices will continue to drive growth in the greater industry. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the outlook for the physical security industry in the year ahead?