New Biometric Time & Attendance Unit from AMTEL

The new Time & Attendance unit from AMTEL makes sure buddy punching is eliminated from payroll records since it checks the fingerprint of each user. This also ensures accurate record keeping of Work-Time per the wage administration guidelines. The T & A unit incorporates a built-in proximity card reader and a fingerprint reader, a 4-line alphanumeric display and an optional touch-keypad to enter job# or other data. The complete unit integrates a full function control panel that provides full access control for a door or gate. It also has a TCP/IP port that connects the unit to existing LAN network in the system, eliminating the need for any special cabling. Software provides a complete set of reports and can export all pertinent data to the payroll program for the company. It also integrates fully with the access control, parking and other building security and management systems available under the AMWATCH umbrella.

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Rep of the Month: Juan Carlos Morales Guzman

Juan Carlos joined AMTEL as a rep on December 1, 2004 when he started his own company Kronex Ltda. He has been presenting and introducing AMTEL prouducts and searching for new ways to cooperate with customers on their security projects through AMTEL's dealers and distributors.

A Mechanical Engineer, Juan graduated from Universidad De Los Andes. He began work in 1986 as project leader for Westinghouse Electric Corp., located at Pittsburg, PA. He has had continuous training on CAD/Numerical Control and Electronic appliances.

During the last 14 years he has served the industry, especially in hi- technology machinery and supplies, focusing on Markets from Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador with European and American suppliers such as DOW, HEDDAEUS, FERROMATIK, REIFENHAUSER and other specialized manufacturers.

Located in Miami and Bogotá, Juan Carlos represents AMTEL in Colombia, venezuela, Peru, Ecuador and Panama.

To contact Juan Carlos call
57 (1) 625-3363 or his USA No:
305-720-2900 or email him at juan.m@amtelsecurity.com

“First of its kind” project in California awarded to AMTEL

A prestigious Golf & Residential Community in Rancho Mirage awarded a contract to AMTEL to overhaul their entire perimeter security system that incorporate 4 gate entrances on the perimeter of the property. The goal of this project is to strengthen security while saving over $250,000 per year in guard-cost to the community. This is accomplished by introducing “Virtual” control stations at all gate entrances so they can be operated without live security personnel at non-peak traffic times. Residents will use an active RFID tag that will be read automatically by the reader to open the gate. Visitors shall be screened with the aid of their drivers’ license and by checking authorization from the appropriate resident. An exit lane control station shall record every visitor exit, so the system can track all the visitors on the property at any time. Strategically located CCTV cameras will record all activity in all lanes and shall store critical data in freeze-frame format and in live video formats. The complete system is managed from one control center that is in real-time communication with all entrances and ensures that the data is synchronized amongst all devices. The project is scheduled for implementation in October, 2005.

We review the major magazines and provide you links to articles that may be of interest to you.

RFID: The Lean Machine - Industry Week - RFID Strategy

RFID's greatest value is to help companies become more lean, efficient, and competitive. For full article visit here.

Making The Connections - Access Control & Security Systems Magazine.

Recently, the CIO of a major corporation wondered aloud how he was supposed to achieve a highly integrated security solution when he was observing no open migration between unlike systems and little interoperability among vendors.

For full article visit here.

Specialized Communications Tools 
– Security Dealer Magazine

Intercom, Telephone Entry and Emergency Call Systems provide the means to interface people and integrate with other security systems. For full article visit here.

Well-Designed Badges Help Prevent Loss - Security Technology & Design Magazine

The right ID can stop a criminal in his tracks. Large and small companies spend large sums of money each year equipping their business units and legal, IT, facilities and security departments to prevent losses. Companies must manage risk to be successful, and the security department plays an integral role in that effort. For full article visit here

As Violence Prevention - Security Magazine

Access control is to workplace violence prevention as a fire extinguisher is to preventing a fire. No business that is serious about providing a safe and secure work environment would dare be caught without either. For full article visit here

AMTEL has been elected as designate member of Latin America Security Association Board of Directors at their Annual meeting and Hernando Barreto our Managing Director has been appointed as the Technical Vice President. We also exhibited at the ASE 2005. We showcased the latest in Access Control & Building Security, Guard-Gate Entry, Visitor Management, RFID Asset Tracking and Parking Revenue Control Systems.

We always welcome inputs and feedback from you. please Email me at sarah.d@AMTELsecurity.com

Looking forward to hearing from you

Editor