IdentiScan is a handheld device that patrolling guards or gate guards can use to scan the barcodes of ID documents and driver’s license disks to gather information about those who are entering the facility. It also provides guards with a helpful selection of questions which they can use to both screen guests and gather the necessary data for future use. The security company or the manager that is involved with the management of the guards on duty can select which questions need to be asked to help determine which data should be collected.  

Why is the IdentiScan device an advantage for security companies?  

Being able to correctly identify criminals is one of the biggest crime deterrents available. For the criminal, it is all about identifying which company is weaker than the rest in terms of the security procedures that are in place. This means that criminals will usually know exactly what kind of security systems they are dealing with before they attempt anything.  

With IdentiScan, criminals will be aware of the data collection being a prerequisite to them entering the business premises. Knowing that all of the valuable data will be collected means that they are less likely to take a chance, as they know that there is a higher probability of them being caught. This is why having IdentiScan as a part of your security companies systems can be one of the most important factors for preventing crime.  

The standout features of IdentiScan  

The IdentiScan device comes with numerous features which contribute to the device being a success in data collection.  

The features of IdentiScan include:  

• Laser scanning
• Detection of all forms of SA identification
• Secure storage of data in an internationally recognised hosting centre
• Local support of hardware
• Cradle charger
• Remote measuring of available battery level (and warning emails to supervisors)
• GPS location of device (if lost or stolen)
• Guard identification by pin (access records tagged with guard name)
• White Listed vehicles, drivers and pedestrians
• Black Listed vehicles, drivers and pedestrians
• Contractors have the control
• Dial residents directly from IdentiScan
• Resident list downloads to the unit. (guard can choose the destination address)
• Photo upload of drivers to the secure server
• Open gate from hand held unit using BlueLock  

Some of the benefits of IdentiScan include a high level of access to information provided by the data that is collected, the removal of the need to have any paper-based registers filled out when visitors enter a building, visitors can be processed faster when entering the business or facility, the data can be safely kept off-site, automatic warnings when undesirable people enter the facility and easier, more accurate reporting is available.  

IdentiScan is one of four security products available from one of Cape Town’s most renowned security companies. You can find out more about IdentiScan and the other products available by visiting their website at http://www.identiscan.co.za/ or by visiting http://www.onguard.co.za/ 

For the South African market, Identiscan is the security system used to scan information off of all kinds of barcodes including South African Identity Documents and Cards, and motor vehicles. Identiscan is set to replace the outdated visitor's book, which needs to be manually updated and which is not an accurate security system. Such books require information to be written in and this means that illegible handwriting or missing information leaves gaps in the security.  

Identiscan is a turnkey piece of technology that is bound to change the way that companies look at their security.  

Why is the Identiscan Electronic Visitor Management System valuable?  

For effective security, having this kind of computerised technology means having a valuable electronic paper trail of data and information should it be needed. Companies cannot afford to not have proper security measures in place, especially when dealing with numerous visitors each day. While your CCTV system can be your eyes, your surveillance system is not enough to give you the information you really need; the identities of your visitors.  

One of the features that enhances the security of this system is that the guard on duty will need to scan their own finger when coming on duty. This then creates accountability as the guard will not be able to lie about who they have let in, and if they have forgotten then the system will remember for them by providing the necessary information. Identiscan increases the security for the building and allows people to be more responsible for their duties.  

All of the data is encrypted and stored offsite, keeping it as safe as possible from those who might attempt to gain access to it. The data is further protected by only allowing access to those whose fingerprints have been programmed into the system and are given authorisation to extract the data. Each day the data can be emailed to the relevant people, simplifying the process and removing the need for paper.  

This foolproof system can be programmed to collect specific data that is relevant to your data requirements. This makes Identiscan a versatile data collection system.  

The technology behind Identiscan  

Identiscan is a handheld mobile terminal which, as previously stated, scans barcodes on ID documents, driver’s licences and motor vehicle licences. Specific data can be requested to be collected by the guard on duty with the data needed being ticked off from the data collection matrix. Once data is collected it is sent to the offsite secure server via WIFI or GSM.   The scanner makes use of the Ciperlab Laser and once the data is read it stored offsite in a way that is POPI Compliant. This is a turnkey solution in the security industry as it requires no extra on-site hardware or installation.  

The system can also be used to create reports giving those who have installed the device the opportunity to have all of the information needed to give them an accurate report of who entered and exited their facility.  

Identiscan is a product of one of Cape Town’s leading security management companies. You can find out more about their product by visiting their website: http://www.identiscan.co.za/