U.S. Air Force Deploys iGuard Biometric & Smart Card Security System from Artemis Solutions Group
06 October, 2005
category: Biometrics, Contactless, Corporate, Government
A fingerprint/contactless smart card security solution first highlighted on a popular TV show last year is now a reality at one undisclosed U.S. Air Force base. The iGuard Fingerprint and Smart Card access control security system, designed to protect IT resources, is a self-contained IP Access Control Security appliance that can be accessed and controlled through a simple connection via any networked web browser.
Artemis Solutions Group (ASG) (www.artemis-usa.com) – a global leader in biometric and smart card technology announced today that the United States Air Force is deploying 80 units of Lucky Technologies iGuard LM Series fingerprint and smart card IP security devices (www.iguarddirect.com) to secure Information Technology assets within the US.
Through ASG’s authorized government reseller, Patriot Solutions, Inc. of Baltimore Maryland (www.patriotsolutionsinc.com) the USAF is deploying 80 units of the iGuard to protect Information Technology assets on an undisclosed Air Force Base within the Continental USA.
As featured in the last season’s blockbuster FOXTV show ‘24′, the iGuard is a self-contained IP Access Control Security appliance that utilizes fingerprint and contactless smart card technology integrated into a seamless security solution that can be accessed, controlled and maintained through a simple connection through any web browser located on the internal network. Downloading of the transaction registry is simple through a .csv or .xls spreadsheet or direct connection to SQL or most databases through an ODBC interface.
Capable of enrolling up to 20,000 users, the iGuard LM Series is the best selling IP based fingerprint and contactless smart card security system in the world and ASG has been an authorized distributor for the iGuard since 2002.
For more information regarding the iGuard product, go to www.iguarddirect.com.
About Artemis Solutions Group:
ASG (www.artemis-usa.com) is a closely held, private security firm specializing in fingerprint biometric and smart card security solutions. With offices in the US, Canada, Mexico and Hong Kong, ASG sells directly and through its global network of resellers and system integrators best of breed biometric and smart card security systems to small & medium business and local government agencies throughout the world. ASG is partnered with Intelligent Biometric Solutions Limited HK(www.biometriq.com) for design, manufacture and global distribution of its solutions.
About Lucky Technology Limited
Lucky Technology Limited is subsidiary of a family business, Lucky Group of companies (www.lucky.com.hk) with 37 years of history. Lucky Group owned a 25,000 sq. ft factory located in the heart of industrial district of Hong Kong. Lucky Technology was founded in early 1999 with its first embedded web server product iGuard. iGuard is the world first embedded web server system device for access control and time attendance applications. It supports both biometric fingerprint & contact-less smart card authentication and its administration can be done anywhere using web browser through the Internet anytime.
About Patriot Solutions Inc.
A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, (www.patriotsolutionsinc.com) Patriot Solutions, Inc is a quality-conscious, independent security provider. Providing smart cards, access control, CCTV, biometrics, consulting and system monitoring, we are dedicated to excellence in every aspect of our business. Patriot Solutions takes pride in offering customized, cost-effective services and complete satisfaction to our customers. Patriot Solutions stands behind every product and every service we offer. Whether you need to install a complete security package, upgrade an existing package, purchase products, or have us monitor your system, we value your business.
