Software reduces costs in card issuance operations.
Press Release Summary:
Datacard® Syntera(TM) Manufacturing Efficiency System increases productivity and efficiency in high-volume card operations by providing single point of control and operational aspects such as data input, scheduling, workflow management and auditing features. Initial modules include personalization management, workflow and tracking, and intelligent optimization. Modular design allows users to expand system as operations grow.
Original Press Release:
Datacard Introduces Manufacturing Efficiency System at CARTES 2002
New Syntera system reduces costs in high-volume card issuance operations
Paris, France - November 5, 2002 - Datacard Group introduced a revolutionary manufacturing efficiency system today at CARTES 2002 that is designed to dramatically increase productivity and efficiency in high-volume card operations. The new Datacard® Syntera(TM) Manufacturing Efficiency System helps card issuers cut costs by providing a single point of control and intelligently orchestrating all the systems that comprise a card operation.
Syntera gives card issuers the opportunity to make significant per card cost savings and provides important new management controls. Single site operations can be managed automatically, making every step of the card issuance process measurably more efficient. Operational aspects such as data input, scheduling, workflow management and auditing are all made easier and faster with Syntera," said Martin Kearsley, senior vice president and general manager of Datacard's solutions group. "This allows customers to manage their operations across their enterprise," he added.
"For example, Syntera monitors the availability and capabilities of card issuance systems throughout an enterprise. It uses this information to make intelligent scheduling and load balancing decisions," Kearsley said. "Card issuers can instantly identify optimal schedules to achieve maximum speed and productivity in their operations."
The Syntera system features a flexible, modular design and device independence. Users can choose specific capabilities to manage their current card issuance systems, then expand the system as their operations grow. Initial modules include personalization management, workflow and tracking and intelligent optimization.
"Syntera addresses the most pressing issues of today's card issuance environment - from 'short-run' demands, right through to 'long dwell time' smart card personalization," Kearsley said.
"For many years, Datacard has set the benchmark for high quality card issuance," Kearsley added. "We believe the Syntera system builds on this heritage and will set new standards for card production management for many years to come."
Datacard Group provides software, systems and professional services needed to build profitable card programs. The company's portfolio also includes a complete line of smart card solutions, secure digital identity systems and card personalization systems. Datacard Group is privately held and based in Minnetonka, Minn. Datacard Group serves customers in more than 120 countries. (www.datacard.com).
