The Department of Basic Education is equipping 24 000 schools with biometric clocking devices in a bid to solve the challenge of teacher absenteeism, highlighting the growing trend for organisations to utilise realtime statistics to improve efficiencies and security.
This is according to Mario Martins, divisional director of Metrofile company CSX Customer Services, who says that improved access and security controls are becoming a critical component within organisations across all sectors.
Martins says that the ISGUS Zeus management system is a new biometric system that only allows controlled access into areas that have been pre-determined by the user, which is done by means of either finger print recognition or a proximity card.
“The product aims to enhance existing security, to ensure that only authorised staff are allowed into a building or sensitive area.
“The rationale behind introducing this product is that it works in conjunction with existing security systems to enhance the service. This type of technology is critical for organisations and educational institutions, where security and control to sensitive or confidential information is extremely important. The system controls access, as well as monitoring the time/attendance and productivity of staff in realtime.”