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Biometric access control expansion generates TSSI recruitment drive

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Access control specialists TSSI claims it is quickly building a large UK network of certified access control installers especially those specializing in biometrics. It has signed up nine UK installers in the last 12 months following a two-fold demand for biometric entry systems during the same period.

Installers must complete training and certification program in order to become a TSSI certified partner. Access control installers that have recently joined TSSI’s program include Biometric Entry Systems, CTS Group, Infralink, Vistec Systems, and White Electrical Services.

Biometric Entry Systems will install and provide technical services for TSSI’s Verid+ range of fingerprint solutions. UK-based TSSI develops, manufactures and markets a range of fingerprint readers and OEM solutions for biometric security. Its Verid+ range of fingerprint readers combined with a suite of software options provides installers with the core components for a biometric entry system. [end] 

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