Keeping an “Eye” on the time

In a joint development with Human Recognition Systems, the only independent multi-biometric specialist in the UK, and Iridian Technologies, the holder of worldwide patents on the core concepts and technologies behind iris recognition, this leading edge technology will be integrated with the already successful TimeManager application. Developed exclusively by Human Recognition Systems, TimeManager is the only Time and Attendance application on the market built specifically around biometric technology.

Simon Meyer, Operations Director at Human Recognition Systems said, “Given what clients are saying to us, we felt it was the right time to introduce the Panasonic Iris Technology to our TimeManager product, which will now be the first multi-biometric T&A product on the market”. He also added, “It is also important to point out some of the other aspects of the solution which is getting customers excited, such as the ability to have remote sites communicating to a central server. Businesses are moving back towards a centralised model and our technology and solutions allow this to be possible without any compromise”.

“This move highlights where we want the product to continue developing; to provide the customer with a range of options to suit their circumstances and budget, while still not compromising on security or quality. There are many different solutions out there in the market today, but our intention is to lead the field in the successful deployment of biometrics in both Time and Attendance and Access Control solutions”, said Neil Norman, founder and managing director, “Unfortunately, we have found that the heightened interest in biometrics brings with it a large number of bad deployments of the technology which does impact a client’s opinion of biometrics in general. If implemented with skill, knowledge and experience, biometric technology can introduce businesses to a new way of doing things: a faster, more secure, more convenient means of proving who people are”.

The range of clients working with Human Recognition Systems seems to prove this philosophy holds true. Over the last year BNFL, Next Group, Carillion and Manchester Airport have been added to the client list. Neil continues, “New clients need to see the technology in action, to prove it can work in real life environments. What we can offer is practical, real life implementation experience across a range of clients, solutions and technologies”.

About Human Recognition Systems

Human Recognition Systems provide extensive, practical knowledge and experience for the successful integration of biometric enabled solutions using hand, iris, face and fingerprint recognition to help deliver improved security, reduce costs or provide a competitive advantage to the customer. The company has three main solution areas: Access Control, Time & Attendance and Network Security. In addition they can also provide a bespoke development and consulting capability.

About Panasonic

Panasonic is a brand name for Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd. of Japan (MEI), one of the World's largest manufacturers of consumer electronics and ranked 3rd on the Fortune 500 Electronics & Electrical Equipment Index.

Founded in 1918 in Osaka, Japan by Konosuke Matsushita, the company has grown from just 3 employees to over 260,000 people worldwide and accounts for $51.7 billion net sales worldwide. It is continuously breaking technological barriers and strives to lead each and every field in which it operates. This is of course reflected in its iris recognition products, which are widely regarded as the ‘best of breed’ in the biometrics industry.

About Iridian Technologies

Iridian Technologies, Inc. of Moorestown, NJ leads the world in research, development and marketing of authentication technologies based on iris recognition - the most accurate biometric identifier. Holder of U.S. and international patents on the core concepts and technologies behind iris recognition, Iridian offers the enabling technology to achieve unparalleled security for large-scale ID applications, physical facilities, information networks and electronic transactions.

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