“The Latin American market appears to be one with a growing appetite for biometric technology, if activity from major players is any indication.” ZKTeco has opened a new office in Mexico as part of an effort to accommodate growth in the country and the Latin America region more broadly, the company has announced. In a…
“ZKTeco’s participation in the 16th China Public Security Expo, ZKTeco comes after it launched the Thai Smart Security Association and the Thai Secure Identity Biometric Association toward the end of summer… ZKTeco is reporting back from a very busy China Public Security Expo. The four-day event concluded on November 1st, and in a statement announcing…
Security experts from around the globe attended the Thai Smart Security Association and Thai Secure Identity Biometric Association Inauguration Ceremony On July 16, 2017, two biometrics and security non-profit organizations were launched in Thailand at the Thai – Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok. Spearheaded by their core member ZKTeco, the Thai Smart Security Association…
“…Lenel appears increasingly interested in biometric technologies…” ZKAccess has received Lenel factory certification, the companies have announced. The credential allows users of Lenel’s OnGuard access control system to integrate ZKAccess’ biometric readers into their security infrastructure. More specifically, the certification makes ZKAccess’ OP-200 fingerprint scanner compatible with Lenel’s OnGuard v7.0, 7.1, or 7.2. But in…
Biometric solutions provider ZKAccess is seeking to team up with a leading biometrics expert from the world of academia. The company recently hosted Michigan State University professor Dr. Anil Jain for a talk at ZKTeco headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The company says about 200 staff members from ZKTeco and ZKAccess attended the talk, in which Dr.…
ZKAccess has embarked on multiple new partnerships to further extend the market presence of its solutions. Two of its latest partners, RS2 Technology and Schneider Electric, are taking advantage of ZKAccess’s ZKBioPack software, which enables them to integrate the company’s biometric readers into their own access control software. That means the companies can easily deploy…
Recently, Peter O’Neill, president of FindBiomterics, interviewed John Che, president and CEO of ZKTeco, a global provider of biometric access control and time & attendance solutions. The conversation begins with talk of how well the company performed in 2015 and the launch of its new division, ZKAccess. It goes on to detail the global markets,…
New Jersey Electronic Security Association (NJESA) members got a close look at ZKAccess‘ biometric security technology recently at the NJESA’s Annual Symposium Expo in Atlantic City. The company says ZKAccess CEO Larry Reed and COO Manish Dalal met with more than 50 ESA members who stopped by the ZKAccess booth. Live demonstrations of the company’s…
Schneider Electric, a major automation and energy management company, is integrating ZKAccess biometric security into its offerings. The latter has launched its new ZKBioPack software platform in collaboration with Schneider Electric. ZKBioPack has now been built into Schneider Electric’s Continuum platform, allowing users to launch the application directly from the user interface. Essentially, it lets Schneider Electric…
Biometric and RFID manufacturer ZKAccess has partnered with cloud-based products and services provider Processing Point. Together the companies aim to provide biometric fingerprint door locks to small business and home office owners. The initiative has already born fruit, with the announcement of a new line of fingerprint door locks, aggressively priced for said target markets, called…
Biometric and RFID security solutions provider ZKAccess has launched a new version of its biometric door lock. Called the ML10-B, the product offers the same features and functionality as the ML10 door lock released this spring, but also features Bluetooth technology that enables a remote control function. Together with a new mobile application called ZKBioBT,…
ZKAccess has announced a new upgrade for its ZKTeco biometric access control reader management software. The V3.5 software sports user interface improvements as well as new features and capabilities. To start, installation is seamless and easy, syncing device and user information between the ZKTeco readers and associated panels and computers. Its improved GUI features quick-start links,…
ZKAccess has unveiled a new biometric door lock. Called the ML10, the device uses embedded fingerprint recognition technology and is designed for easy plug-and-play deployment. Each ML10 door lock can be programmed to recognize up to 40 distinct users, who can be registered and de-authorized easily. The device is powered by four AA batteries and uses an…
Biometrics company ZKAccess has announced that it’s striking out on its own. While the company has hitherto been a subsidiary of ZKTeco, a security and time management solutions provider, ZKAccess is now becoming an independent company – ZKAccess, LLC. The new concern, based in Fairfield, New Jersey, which will solely focus on design, distribution and support…
Biometrics and RFID security solutions provider, ZKAccess (a division of ZKTeco), has announced a distribution partnership with Accu-Tech. As a distributor, Accu-Tech will be distributing the full line of ZKAccess products, which spans a range of biometric modalities and includes fingerprint locks and facial recognition cameras. “We are very proud to partner with Accu-Tech. Their…
A new report from Research and Markets examining the biometrics market in Latin America forecasts a CAGR of 23.7 percent between 2013 and 2018. Detailing the key drivers and challenges for the market, the report titled “Biometrics Market in Latin America 2014-2018” mentions a number companies the readers of findBIOMETRICS will no doubt be familiar…
This past week at findBIOMETRICS was filled with a diverse selection of news, a nice convenience considering that the wide range of topics, applications and technologies is the focus of our first ever Multi-Modal Month. We saw some leadership changes at Precise Biometrics, a number of border control stories, the birth of a new company,…
Biometrics are becoming a popular luxury home feature thanks to innovations in identity management and accessibility. Earlier this month, Troon Pacific announced biometrics as a selling point in its latest luxury home, brought to market recently in San Francisco listing at $13 million. Now, security solutions provider ZKTeco is reporting that it’s biometric access control…
This week at findBIOMETRICS we put a close to Biometric Software Month, took another in-depth look at the automated border control eGate market and reported on healthcare deployments, physical access and innovations in fingerprint technology. On Wednesday, in a webinar presented in association with Acuity Market Intelligence, Maxine Most took us through the second part…