September 2011

Leading biometric solution supplier, Argus Global, has launched a biometrically-enabled touch screen visitor management kiosk.

Known as VIOSK, the visitor management kiosk is designed to process large volumes of people in areas where security and speed of processing are paramount, for example in: corporate head quarters, office buildings, government agencies, data centres, and correctional facilities. Biometric identification ensures only those who have trusted relationships are allowed access, and at an allotted time or with nominated people. VIOSK manages visitor profiles; synchronisation of calendar appointments; arrival and entry notification via email or SMS; movement; relationships with external personnel; and departure. VIOSK ensures compliance with OHS requirements, it can print customisable photo based visitor passes, and it provides tracking and security alerts. VIOSK also comes with a range of reporting features to suit varying needs.

VIOSK can make use of a number of biometric technologies, such as multispectral finger print, finger vein, iris, and others as required.

What makes VIOSK so attractive is its simple and easy to use interface. Visitors can self-enrol, check in for their appointment, and print their own day pass from the VIOSK terminal. In high security environments, where passage is controlled by staff, they are delighted with how simple VIOSK is to use.

Commenting on VIOSK’s capabilities, Argus Global’s Sales and Marketing Director, Damien Davis says: “VIOSK is yet another example of how Argus can help organisations to tighten security, whilst actually reducing the administrative burden, and making life easier for staff that have to adopt increasingly complex technology in the security space. VIOSK is an extraordinarily intuitive solution, so even the computer novice can operate it, and do so quickly.”

Like all Argus’ solutions, VIOSK is a biometrically agnostic application that can operate with any biometric device, or existing card technologies. VIOSK can be deployed as a standalone solution or as part of an enterprise security master system integrating with existing installations via its open interface.

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