Zvetco and Vitani Add Biometric Security to 350 Fakta Retail Stores
Largest Biometric Deployment in Denmark Secures Cash Registers and Bank Vaults for Fakta Discount and Warehouse Club Stores with Zvetco Fingerprint Scanners
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 7 / - Best-in-class fingerprint authentication hardware manufacturer and network security solution provider Zvetco Biometrics today announced Fakta discount and warehouse clubs as a new retail customer win, and the largest biometric deployment in Denmark. Zvetco's partner Vitani, a leading distributor and pioneer of biometric physical and IT security in Denmark, has deployed 1500 of Zvetco's Verifi(TM) P3400 fingerprint scanners across approximately 350 Fakta retail stores throughout Denmark. The biometric point of sale solution provides secure employee access to every cash register for login with just the touch of a finger-replacing costly magnetic employee cards.
Zvetco's Verifi P3400 fingerprint reader allows companies and consumers alike to prevent data theft resulting from unauthorized access. It enables positive user authentication with a single finger touch and without passwords, resulting in much-enhanced security and increased convenience.
"Biometric security is a natural fit for large retailers like Fakta. We've upgraded security and access control for our cash registers, resulting in easier administration, improved safety and significant cost savings from not having to make, distribute and manage thousands of security cards every year," said John Ravn, chief controller for Fakta. "Unlike security cards, a fingerprint can't be borrowed, so added PIN numbers aren't needed, bringing another level of safety for both Fakta and employees."
Vitani chose to deploy Zvetco's fingerprint scanners on Fakta cash registers at checkout, replacing a card-based system for employee authentication and log-in that also required a memorized PIN number for each employee. Checkout cashiers and managers now use their fingerprints to log into the cash register system, eliminating the need for expensive employee cards that can be lost, forgotten at home during work shifts, lent out or borrowed. The cash registers add further security by locking and logging out employees after three minutes without use, requiring just seconds for a cashier to log back in with a quick swipe of a finger.
"The new biometric system not only adds security for Fakta, but also protects the employees, because others can't use their card, since access is now tied directly to the employee themselves. And while forgotten cards were a real issue in the past, you can't forget your finger," said Claus Nielson, development manager, Vitani. "Fakta is taking a big step forward with security, but at the same time they're recognizing significant benefits with better access control, improved convenience and significant cost savings from turning to biometrics."
Vitani also deployed a new bank vault security application for Fakta that connects Zvetco's fingerprint scanners to a physical safe in each store. The new biometric solution manages secure access to money in the vault. An authorized employee's fingerprint is required to open the vault, with a long time delay before the safe door opens to prevent robbery.
"With the upgraded biometric and time-delay vault security, we're providing our staff the best possible safety in case of a robbery, and are making it absolutely clear that it makes no sense to try stealing from Fakta's safes," said Ravn.
The fingerprint biometric solution eliminates risks from previous magnetic card-based systems where the card could be shared, and a new logging system records the person, time and other information for all access to the safe.
"The security and convenience of fingerprint scanners has been well established in business, financial and healthcare sectors, which have now paved the way for wide adoption in industry. Retail is seeing particularly hot growth, as the strongest security is required in a friendly and convenient manner," said Zavi Cohen, CEO of Zvetco Biometrics. "Zvetco's Verifi fingerprint readers are designed for extreme durability, unparalleled fingerprint capture reliability and ease of use. These features stand apart from the competition, and make Zvetco's technology an ideal fit for point of sale and retail security."
Vitani evaluated 12 leading fingerprint scanners for the Fakta project, settling upon four finalists to test in real-world use with six weeks of retail deployment. Two of the four finalists were Zvetco solutions, and Zvetco's Verifi P3400 fingerprint reader was chosen by both Vitani and Fakta as the best choice for both the bank vault and cash register solutions.
The Verifi P3400 fingerprint reader stands out from the market with its solid aluminum construction and commercial grade powder coat finishing for unparalleled scratch resistance, durability and protection. Zvetco's fingerprint readers utilize the most successful fingerprint technology on the market to look below the surface of the skin and into living tissue to ensure a high-quality image for everyone, every time and under virtually every condition. To ensure consumer privacy, Zvetco's technology extracts only key features from your momentary fingerprint image, never storing or transmitting a complete fingerprint anywhere.
About Fakta
Fakta is a 350-store warehouse club selling food and merchandise in discount bulk quantity as a leading retailer in Denmark for more than 25 years. It is owned by Coop, a leading retail company with more than 1,000 total stores across Scandinavia. For more information, visit: www.fakta.dk/. Photos and press information are also available at: http://www.fakta-presse.dk/index.htm
About Vitani
Vitani is an IT-focused market leader in Scandinavia, specializing in integration of high-end security management solutions with backend enterprise IT-systems. Vitani works with open and scaleable systems that can grow with business demands now and in the future. Vitani is the leading provider of biometric and access control systems based on the Nedap, PCSC, Bioscrypt, Panasonic, IDESCO and HID brands. For more information, visit www.vitani.dk/ or call +45 70261926.
About Zvetco Biometrics
Zvetco Biometrics is a manufacturer of best-in-class identity authentication hardware and provider of identity management solutions. Founded in 1999, Zvetco provides its customers in corporate enterprise, government, financial services, healthcare, gaming, food services and point-of-sale with cost-effective network security tools that prevent identity theft, increase accountability and eliminate the cost and inconvenience of password-based access. Zvetco Biometrics' Verifi(TM) line of biometric products incorporates precision fingerprint-sensing technology into ergonomic computer peripherals that deliver unparalleled performance, reliability and convenience. Available in multiple form factors, Verifi products use AuthenTec's TruePrint® sensor technology, offer a rugged, elegant design, a standard USB interface, enhanced security and convenience, private labeling and other custom options. Information about Zvetco and its products is available at www.zvetcobiometrics.com/ or by calling (407) 681-0111.
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