RegardingID Archive | Workers not happy with biometric time clocks

Monday, March 31, 2008

City workers in New York aren’t happy with hand geometry scanners that have been installed to punch in and out of work, according to an Associated Press story.

Some are calling the timekeeping system an intrusion on professionals who never used to think twice about putting in extra time on a project they cared about, and could rely on human managers to exercise a little flexibility on matters regarding work hours.

But the city is justifying the scanners, saying it expects to save $60 million per year by modernizing a complicated record-keeping system that has required one full-time timekeeper for every 100 to 250 employees.

Read the full story here.

ImageWare enhances identity management biometrics for points-of-access

Multimodal biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has released version 2.0 of its Biometric Engine (BE) physical security identification product.

This product is designed for airports, seaports and other critical points-of-access for government and private enterprises. This update takes into account the SAFE Port Act, which requires foreign shippers to secure cargo being shipped to the U.S. and ensure the identity of those loading it. Shippers must manage this by 2013.

Minister requires biometrics for PHCN workers

The Nigerian Minister of Power, Berth Nnaji, announced that workers at the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) will have to use biometric identification verification if they want to receive their paychecks, according to a Next article.

Keyboard, biometric reader GSA approved

Key Source International announced GSA approval for it’s biometric keyboard and stand-alone biometric pod. KSI products are approved under FIPS 201 for Federal Employees and civilian contractors.

Samsung employees to test NFC mobile IDs

Samsung is looking to use NFC-enabled mobile access credentials in place of ID cards for workers at its Suwon, South Korea offices.

According to The Verge, the new system would enable Samsung employees to tap their phones against a reader to access their building and other secure areas, rather than present a traditional ID card.

InfoTronics to carry Ingersoll Rand’s new Schlage terminals

Ingeroll Rand Security Technologies announced that its Mich.-based distributor InfoTronics, will begin carrying Ingersoll’s Schlage HandPunch biometric terminals in addition to the older models it already carries and offers its customers.

New technology enables phone-based time clock management

Utah-based FotoPunch has developed technology that can turn a cell phone into a time clock for use in corporate time management functions, such as attendance, employee location and employee identity.

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