by Shane Henson — May 13, 2013—Morse Watchmans, a provider of key control, key security and key and asset management solutions, recently announced that Westfield Shopping Centers throughout Australia have implemented a pioneering key control and management solution that is based on Morse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher key control and management system integrated with the National Work Authorization and Induction Training fingerprint recognition system.
Developed for Westfield by Blue Glue and their technology partner Morse Australia, the biometric security system, known as Contractor and Visitor Validation System, uses fingerprint biometrics that allows pre-approved personnel streamlined access to and from authorized center locations with comprehensive monitoring and report functionality. It seamlessly integrates with existing KeyWatcher systems for secure issuance of keys to pre-authorized individuals while touchscreen video technology provides for safety messaging to staff.
With the new system, contractors, consultants and others will no longer have to sign in and wait for a key to be issued, Morse Watchmans explains. Emergencies that occur during off hours can be more readily acted upon because contractors can access keys without having to wait for property management to arrive on scene. Enrollment in the system is through fingerprint identification and a one-time registration allows access at any site in the program. The system additionally issues a durable identification wristband with the name, date and time stamp, and all access activity is recorded for auditing purposes.
