Time tracking and access control for 1,000s of employees, each with different shifts and access authorization, is a daunting task. IOCL previously used a system that relied on paper timesheets and physical cards, both of which pose a great risk of being lost or forgotten while offering no way to verify that the person gaining access is who they say they are or that the timesheets are 100% accurate. Seeing these limitations, management at this oil refinery sought to improve accuracy and security with a modern, automated system. Quickly, biometrics took center stage as a solution to tighten security, enhance accuracy, and even speed up shift changes.

Biometrics Create a Dynamic Security Ecosystem

IOCL’s system integrator, Yokogawa, introduced the company to two Invixium biometric solutions: IXM TITAN for face recognition and IXM TOUCH 2 for fingerprint. Each biometric reader serves a specific purpose for IOCL. IXM TOUCH 2 is installed at entrance turnstiles for fingerprint-based time tracking, which ensures that shift changes are as smooth as possible thanks to the device’s high-end Lumidigm sensor built for high-volume, rugged environments. IXM TITAN is used to secure critical areas of the plant with face recognition, a highly accurate biometric technology that is both spoof-proof and functional while a person wears PPE such as face coverings to enhance security and user-friendliness. Both IXM TITAN and IXM TOUCH 2 offer multi-factor authentication to improve security, which IOCL takes advantage of to aid in their transition from cards to biometrics. Invixium’s workforce management software, IXM Time, completes the system with attendance reports, shift management features, and automated payroll calculation.

The benefits of using touchless access control and workforce management solutions include:

• Increased Security: Biometrics are highly secure because they, by nature, cannot be lost, shared, stolen, or copied. Using biometrics greatly enhances security compared to cards because management is assured that those gaining access or tracking time are who they say they are.
• Improved Efficiency: Time tracking using Invixium biometrics and IXM Time is beautifully simple thanks to automation. When a person clocks in or out, their timestamp is immediately communicated to IXM Time, where management can view an audit trail, attendance reports, and more.
• Robust Solutions: Invixium biometric solutions are built with rugged environments in mind. IXM TITAN sports an all-aluminum body, a Corning® Gorilla® glass LCD, and IP67 and IK10 certifications. IXM TOUCH 2 offers an optional Lumidigm fingerprint sensor designed for use in wet, dusty, or otherwise challenging environments, or by people whose fingerprints are difficult to read.

“IOCL’s worksite poses a challenge for most security solutions, but they still cannot compromise on accuracy when it comes to payroll calculation and physical access for their large workforce. We knew that Invixium solutions were a match for IOCL once we learned that IXM TITAN and IXM TOUCH 2 do not compromise on speed and accuracy in favor of durability. Now, IOCL’s shift changes are fast and their security is tighter than ever”, said G. Dinesh Reddy, Deputy Manager at Yokogawa.

“Invixium solutions are made for installations like IOCL”, said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President at Invixium. “This project emphasizes how important the ideal blend of ruggedness, speed, and accuracy is by showing that even challenging environments can enjoy the security benefits of biometrics. We are very proud that a system using IXM TITAN and IXM TOUCH 2 has improved so many aspects of IOCL’s business.”

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Security and efficiency at this facility are paramount. To protect the integrity of products and employees, the access control system needs to be highly accurate with minimal fail rates, as well as rugged and fast to support the facility’s large staff. For a facility as large as this one, increasing worker identification accuracy without adding complexity or delays to shift changes was an important part of the decision to migrate to biometrics. The new system would have to cover building entrances, internal safe zone barriers and airlock systems that protect the most sensitive cleanroom environments. Further, the customer had recently improved its IT infrastructure at this location, so a new access control system would need to be compatible with new, modern IT solutions.

Investing In Modern Biometric Access Control Secures The Future Of This Injectable Medication Production Facility

Siemens and Invixium have worked together in the past on a variety of projects in essential industries like finance and data centers. For this installation, Siemens selected IXM SENSE 2 because it is a modern access control solution that supports multi-factor authentication and Power over Ethernet (PoE), which facilitates ease of installation. After a successful proof of concept, over 40 IXM SENSE 2 readers were installed at doors and turnstiles. This system provides user credentials to Siemens’s access control panels and enterprise-grade Si-Pass software via IXM Link. The entire system makes use of the customer’s upgraded PoE+ network and complies with all of their strict IT policies to ensure the highest possible security.

The benefits of migrating to access control with IXM SENSE 2 include:

• High Biometric Security: Biometrics offer an unmatched level of security, and the fingerprint biometrics offered by IXM SENSE 2 ensure that everyone gaining access to various areas of the facility are who they say they are.
• User-Friendly Transition: Integration with Siemens’ Si-Pass software ensures a smooth transition from the customer’s previous access control solution to biometrics, so all staff members from users to administrators can enjoy a seamless experience.
• Faster Shift Changes: IXM SENSE 2 offers a high throughput that can keep shift changes moving quickly by reducing the risk of bottlenecks at access doors and turnstiles. This increases both employee productivity and quality of life.

“Our pharmaceutical customers require the utmost of security. Our partnership with Invixium enables installations like this one where we can offer our customers a well-crafted combination of physical and data security. SENSE 2 was selected for its ruggedness, but the integration with Si-Pass and Invixium’s digital security are what set them apart for us,” said Hiren Prajapati, Head of National Service at Siemens.

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Beginning in 2018, LightEdge sought to standardize on biometrics for a unique security application for both employees and visitors. Prior to modernizing their access control, LightEdge was using a hand geometry-based system to activate visitor cards as part of their check-in process and to secure critical areas with mantraps. Across LightEdge’s seven locations in the Midwestern United States, the security system would have to provide access control for hundreds of people including data center employees, tenants and visitors at each location. Further, LightEdge has experience with RS2’s access control software and the HID SEOS cards used at card reader doors, so their new biometric solution would need to be compatible with existing solutions.

Standardizing On Futuristic Biometric Access Control Locks Down Unique Security Workflow

LightEdge selected the Invixium IXM TITAN because it is a high security biometric solution that blends air-tight access control with sophisticated design thanks to its multi-biometric capabilities and elegant construction with an all-aluminum body and a 5.0” LCD screen to display authentication instructions. The installed system is integrated with AccessIt! by RS2 Technologies and has replaced hand geometry and card readers at two of LightEdge’s seven locations so far. After two years of continued use, LightEdge is pleased that this system offers the high security and fitting design promised, in addition to the partnership and expertise offered by both RS2 and Invixium.

LightEdge’s benefits of migrating to access control with IXM TITAN include:

• Future-Focused Security: Biometrics offer the highest level of security possible, and touchless face recognition like that offered by IXM TITAN project an outward appearance of future-focus and sophistication.
• Seamless Transition: Integration with RS2’s access control software ensures a smooth transition from LightEdge’s previous biometric solution to Invixium’s solution, so employees and visitors can enjoy a seamless experience.
• Sophisticated Design: The overall design of IXM TITAN, featuring an aluminum body and large IPS LCD screen, evokes an image of design-consciousness and elegance for users.
• Standardized Support: Standardizing on Invixium and RS2 allows the centralized LightEdge IT and security teams to better support each data center.

“Uncompromising security is integral to Invixium’s DNA,” said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President at Invixium. “We understand that Data Centers like LightEdge need high-security solutions to assure their clients that their information and assets are protected from theft. IXM TITAN continues to deliver that and more with our signature security expertise and exquisite design that perfectly meet the demands of our most future-focused customers.”

“LightEdge requires uncompromising security. Biometrics help us ensure the high level of accuracy we demand from our access control system. Our direct relationship with Invixium provides us with tailored support from a company that’s large enough to support our needs, but also intimate enough to be very personal. Standardizing on RS2 and Invixium helps us ensure that our system upholds our values of high security, modernness and futuristic design,” said John Martin, Director of Data Center Operations at LightEdge Solutions.

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Mining operations like Crocodile River Mine require extremely rugged security equipment. With an existing HRMS installed, Eastplats requires full feature integration with their time and attendance access control hardware. Shift schedules and breathalyzer results need to be checked to enter the mine and time tracking data would be used to calculate payroll. Further, Eastplats’s COVID-19 response demands that temperature screening and mask detection be added to its access control protocol for thousands of employees and visitors at every shift, adding complexity to an already-intricate integration.

Rugged Temperature Screening Protects Mine Staff Health

IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit was selected not only for its ruggedness and integration capabilities, but also for its high throughput. With the Enhancement Kit installed, the complete solution can touchlessly authenticate and temperature-screen 12 to 15 users per minute. Thousands of employees and the overall business risk monumental financial losses from delays in entry; thus, speed is a top factor in biometric hardware selection. IXM TITAN is crafted with an all-aluminum body and a Corning® Gorilla® Glass LCD screen to withstand the harshest environmental conditions, from exposure to dust and sand to high impacts caused by nearby mine blasts.

Using IXM TITAN, Bluewhale Digital was able to integrate employee identification and touchless core body temperature scanning, with Eastplats’ existing time and attendance system and their multilayered security infrastructure. This, along with an automated system for restricting access until a COVID-19 declaration statement was signed by all those entering the mine ensured Eastplats received a fully integrated solution that reduced paperwork and reporting time, and prioritized the health and safety of all mine employees. Following a successful proof of concept trial with four IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit units, Eastplats plans to add additional Invixium solutions at more entry points to Crocodile River Mine. Due to the ease of installation and integration with their existing system, Eastplats is highly satisfied with the increase in productivity and peace of mind provided by the Invixium solution.

“Our concern was for the safety and wellbeing of the Eastplats employees as well as addressing the large amount of time spent on collation and reporting for regulatory requirements,” said Matthew Simpson, Director at Bluewhale Digital. “In the midst of a global pandemic, we needed a way to safely and reliably move 500 people through turnstiles during shift change. We needed to do it with no physical contact, and in line with South Africa’s lockdown regulations.”

“There has been a revolution when it comes to face recognition in the rugged industry of mining, as fingerprints have obvious issues with the time it takes to wash hands before touching a delicate sensor. Add that to the risk of COVID-19 lingering on surfaces, and face recognition becomes the obvious answer for access control,” said Hannelie Hanson, General Manager at Eastplats. “Invixium’s products are quick and accurate, even in our mine, and the Enhancement Kit’s temperature screening reduces the number of steps it takes for a person to get to work safely and with ease. IXM TITAN’s integration with Crocodile River Mine’s current human resource management system and security software ensures managers have all the necessary documents and reports to manage staff and visitors in one location.”

“Deploying biometric technology in the mining sector is extremely challenging,” said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President at Invixium. “We’re proud to have engineered IXM TITAN to be well suited for extremely harsh environments, like mines, and we are pleased to be the premiere biometric provider to mining operations worldwide, like Eastplats in Africa. IXM TITAN was selected for its ruggedness and speed in face recognition and temperature screening in various lighting conditions. The result is very positive: TITAN ensures a simple and comprehensive solution for employees and managers to allow them to return to work in a healthy, safe, and productive environment.”

Invixium is represented by its authorized distributor Pyro-Tech Security Suppliers, located in Johannesburg. Invixium’s presence in South Africa has grown significantly since its regional launch in 2019.

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A Biometric Access Control Problem No One Could Solve

As part of the 24-hour security that aimed to provide the utmost convenience to the residents, the management decided to install fingerprint biometric readers throughout the 2 towers. This meant that the residents would never have to carry around access cards in their pocket. While the intent and the decision to go with a biometric solution was spot on, there were several major issues they were faced with:

• The biometric readers were performing poorly with wet or moist fingerprints on fingerprint readers installed outdoors
• The initial architecture of the entire solution was poorly set up, leading to problems with elevator control and transfer of users to different devices
• The database continually crashed every 30-45 days

The setup was so complicated that Panorama had multiple different professional system integrators try and improve the experience for the management as well as the residents but to no avail. Then, a final system integrator introduced a combined solution from Invixium and RS2 for a rugged, seamless and elegant access control experience: IXM SENSE 2.

“When we first visited the customer, the solution was a complete mess. Some readers were not authenticating the registered users, there was data loss every once in a while, the fundamental architecture of the existing biometric solution just didn’t work for this application and everyone was frustrated. I am glad I was introduced to the Invixium readers at the time. The design of the readers and the simplicity of the Invixium-RS2 solution was the perfect solution. In fact, we did not even have to change the wiring. We used the existing wiring, just replaced the readers and it all works great! With fantastic support from their HQ in Toronto, we managed to complete the installation within the stipulated time and budget, much to the customer’s delight,” said Zoël Bastarache Jr., Sales at Lanmor Solutions.

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The Middle East, including Jordan, is notorious for extreme desert conditions, which includes hot temperatures that reach 40 degrees Celsius or higher along with spontaneous dust storms. All of these present tremendous challenges for Industrial companies looking to modernize their facilities and infrastructure with biometric access control and/or time and attendance.

The Most Rugged Biometric Access Control Product Ever Engineered

ElectroSec’s first order for IXM TITAN came from the Jordanian Uranium Mining Company (JUMCO) for their new plant 100 kilometers outside of the capital, Amman. JUMCO wanted a rugged biometric solution for access control that would be deployed outdoors with both facial and fingerprint recognition. After a successful POC where the TITAN was installed outdoors, the heads at JUMCO were convinced to go ahead with the Invixium solution for the pilot project. The TITAN FPU1 was deployed at exterior locations for facial and fingerprint biometric access control utilizing the inbuilt relay from the TITAN to drive the electric strike, which all 35 employees at the mining plant use daily. For an entrance that is less frequently used, the TOUCH 2 device was installed for fingerprint biometric access only.

“After showing the TITAN at JIMEX, there was tremendous interest from our visitors in this multi-biometric product from a Canadian manufacturer. From the show, we quickly got our first order and completed the installation of Invixium’s TITAN and TOUCH 2 products within a few months. The end user is very satisfied with the performance of the Invixium products, specifically authentication speed and low rejection rate, which is close to zero. The team at Invixium was very supportive throughout this project, starting from the specification phase, the PoC and for the final installation. This was crucial and important as it was our first installation for TITAN in Jordan,” said Ibrahim Sawalha, Managing Partner at ElectroSec.

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BXR Gym is the world’s first boutique boxing-themed gym with a focus on creating exercise programs that incorporate boxing and high intensity workouts. Having upwards of 400 clients coming through the door every day, BXR Gym is on a mission to become THE gym for top-flight boxers. With the backing of heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and elite members like Victoria’s Secret models Sara Sampaio and Maryna Linchuk, BXR could only accept the most prestigious brands in their respective class to complement the decor.

Rugged Biometrics Match The Scene At Rugged Gyms

Given that BXR wanted to be at the cutting-edge of the industry, they wanted to rid themselves of antiquated access solutions like keys, fobs, and scanners. Instead, they looked to Communitec to provide them with a modern biometric access solution that would not only match their rugged and intense branding but would also effortlessly automate patron access control. Now that the system is up and running, BXR patrons enjoy easy in-and-out access of the facility without having to check-in at the front desk. Thanks to IXM WEB’s intuitive design, BXR employees can now enroll patrons themselves, saving time on requesting a manager to verify memberships every time a new client signs up.

“Our decision to go with Invixium was largely because they were RGB certified. We knew that RGB doesn’t take the decision of the brands that they carry lightly and they always ensure that we have the right support to be successful. Thankfully that’s exactly what we got from Invixium. I wanted to persevere and make sure I didn’t jump ship too quickly because I like what Invixium is doing. They’re making devices user-friendly enough that someone who hasn’t really worked with biometrics before can make it work,” said Rory Hackett, Founder & CEO at Communitec.

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MEXSO founding partner, Boris Schürmann, discovered Invixium at ISE, the world’s largest AV and System Integration exhibition held in Amsterdam every year in early February. He was instantly intrigued by the elegant design but also the endless possibilities and use cases for smart office automation as a result of the clever integration with Control4. Eager to experience this modern technology for himself, he proceeded to order an IXM TOUCH X-series for his own quaint showroom in Switzerland.

Modern Biometric Security Featured In A Security Installer’s Showroom

Located outside of the capital city of Bern, MEXSO operates as a total technical solutions provider. Prior to their discovery of Invixium, the MEXSO team had previously installed a competitor fingerprint biometric product at the entrance of their showroom, which operated on antiquated RS-485 communication protocol and cumbersome programming. The team ended up replacing the competitor product with an IXM TOUCH FP2X. The wiring was quick and easy due to Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), and the Composer programming a breeze due to the integrated driver. The IXM TOUCH is now used to trigger the Alarm System, Lighting and Intercom in the contemporary showroom.

“We are very happy with the IXM TOUCH X-series in our showroom,” says Schürmann. “The installation experience with Invixium product was extremely easy and the Control4 driver made the process even easier. I would definitely recommend Invixium products for homeowners and business owners looking for modern and convenient access technology.”

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As the case for any live deployment of Biometric Access Control System, there were challenges faced at the onset of determining the best biometric product for the oil refinery at Shell Nigeria due to challenges such as harsh environmental conditions, duplicate biometric record validation and a complex integration with their access control panel (ACP), legacy database and a mobile handheld system utilized at access points. Given the three main challenges, it was identified that the project would require extensive customization, so a highly responsive manufacturer support team was needed.

The Best Biometric Access Control System Built for Your Harshest Environments

Shell Oil selected IXM SENSE with the optional Lumidigm multispectral fingerprint sensor to meet their rugged application’s needs. The IXM SENSE devices are used for dual factor authentication of fingerprint plus HID Prox cards configured with Corporate 1000 Wiegand format. In addition to a customized version of firmware and IXM WEB, the deployment required integration with the existing Tyco C-CURE control panel via the Wiegand output lines. During the authentication process, specifically for the event of “User Not Found”, the Wiegand output from the IXM SENSE provides the access card data in “Pass through” mode to the Tyco panel without further validation. The panel executes the final decision to open the door for card users that are outside of the local database.

For the enrollment process, a “duplicate checking” feature was added whereby a search is performed on a live fingerprint presented to the IXM SENSE against the master server database to determine if the biometric credential is unique or not. In the case of a “duplicate” match, IXM WEB provides a report with a list of the most relevant matching fingerprints. The site administrator performing the enrollment may select various options when presented with a “duplicate” match alert including (a) Stop enrollment, (b) Re-enroll or (c) Ignore and Save enrollment to database.

“We found that Invixium was the most flexible with regards to design and flexibility to allow customizations. The best part about the IXM SENSE was the cost and playful design which was great in comparison to fingerprint readers in its class. My client was visibly excited by the attention paid to aesthetics,” said Iwuchukwu Clement C, Head of Business Solutions (R&D) Unit at iTECO.

“The traditional approach to one-size-fits-all is going obsolete. We take pride in being able to customize our products; an added value that Invixium brings to partners and customers like iTECO and Shell. We are the only biometric manufacturer with an R&D infrastructure designed to engineer solutions to meet the specific needs of any project,” said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President at Invixium.

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There are many options available in today’s market for biometric access control devices, but the perfect solution for Volante Towers would need to match the development’s high standards for design while still delivering the high level of security demanded by residents. Further complicating the project, the solution had to integrate with the Savant Systems’ home automation controller used in each suite to manage other systems like lighting and air conditioning from a single easy-to-use kiosk.

Getting The Job Done Right With Modern Biometrics

A total of 124 IXM TOUCH units equipped with access card reader, PoE and a backup battery have been installed at the front entrances of all suites including service entrances. The products are connected to an electric door strike where access is granted through the IXM TOUCH or remotely via any smart device. Audio communication via biometric device and video feed from the external fish-eye IP camera provides the convenience of intercom to an internally installed iPad.

With this modern access control and intercom system, residents at Volante Towers can use biometric, ID or any MiFARE card to enter their apartments comfortably. Occupants can also “trigger their desired scenes such as lights, A/C and music” with personalized access with a touch of a finger. Lastly, residents can monitor entry and exit behavior at their home with the ability to grant access remotely from any smart wireless device. Each of these features, when combined, offer those living in these high-end towers the utmost in convenience, luxury and security.

“We had envisioned to install a product which satisfied all our requirements: aesthetically appealing, compact product, high standard, secure, PIN and card access, audio communication, bell button (ie.doorbell), reliable software and customizations to suit integration. Invixium checks all boxes,” said Jana Malhas, owner at Ultimate Solutions.

“Given our extensive experience and expertise in the biometric access control industry, we know and understand that no two projects are alike. Our differentiation as a product manufacturer is the ability to offer engineering customizations to our customers and our willingness to complete multiple site visits to ensure complete satisfaction at the end of the day,” said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President at Invixium.

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