COMPUTING & IT RESOURCES New ways of controlling access


Amer Hafiz, technical director at Nortech Control Systems, reviews the evolution of identity credentials in access control.


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ccess control is defined as “the selective restriction of access to a place or other resource”. For an automatic access control system to function, it


requires a means of identifying individuals to determine their access rights. Since the early days when access was granted when a PIN was entered,


access control systems have evolved to support many forms of ‘physical’ credentials. Generally referred to as “pass cards”, these credentials have taken many forms, but, without the card, an authorised person would not be able to gain access to restricted areas. Recent technological advances have made the


need to carry identity cards unnecessary. Two completely different approaches have been used – biometric readers (using unique human characteristics for identification) and virtual credentials (a unique identity code that can be securely sent from a cloud-based server to an app on the user’s smartphone).


Where might credentials go next? In the short to medium term, identity cards will continue to be used, with contactless smartcard gradually replacing older technology proximity cards. Virtual credentials on mobile devices will become far more widespread. The ever-increasing levels of security being required will most likely lead to a wider use of facial recognition as the main biometric credential.


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For further information, contact Nortech: u01633 485533 usales@nortechcontrol.com uwww.nortechcontrol.com


BenQenhances its line of interactive flat panels for the education market


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enQ UK, the internationally renowned provider of digital lifestyle devices, recently announced it has enhanced its full line of Interactive


Flat Panels (IFPs) with Mainstream and Premium solutions for the education market. BenQ’s IFPs are optimised with a flexible user interface and classroom-ready solutions to support schools by bringing a truly healthy and collaborative learning experience into their classrooms. Both the Mainstream and Premium panels from BenQ boast a smart


eye-care solution with an intuitive embedded motion sensor. For a comfortable viewing experience, the IFP’s will automatically activate Flicker-Free, Anti-Glare and Low Blue Light features by detecting the movement of users close to the screen. The BenQ Premium panels are also equipped with a Germ-Resistant Screen that kills germs accumulating on screen surfaces. The new IFP panels integrate the repositioned front-facing audio


speakers with a screen-length curved pen tray. The two front-facing 16W speakers create better sound transmission and bring more audio-visual enjoyment to interactive learning. The curved pen tray offers a useful place to store the IFP stylus and other tools that help enrich presentations without interruption. BenQ’s new range of IFPs also feature InstaQShare software, which is


designed for seamless wireless presentation and collaboration. It allows for smooth streaming of both visual and audio files, including HD quality video, plus users can mirror content from mobile devices and invite up to 16 participants. BenQ’s latest premium line of Interactive Flat Panels will be available


from Q1 2019.


uCome and see the new BenQ Interactive Flat Panel range at the Bett Show on stand B180.


uhttps://business-display.benq.eu 46 www.education-today.co.uk January 2019


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