Adoption of Biometric Technology

                                    The continuing focus by businesses on safekeeping and the incorporation of systems to better protect possessions is driving adoption of biometric technology across the African and Southern African market.

Qualified professionals in this high-growth marketplace suggest as the demand for Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions increase (fueled by the cost saving element and the replacement of older card-based installations), so too will the opportunities to make volume for service providers – along with the heaviness to perform.

Guenter Nerlich, Founder and Managing Director, AWM360 Data Systems, says there is great possible for companies and corporations to save on payroll and other HCM-related costs.

“When we speak of credible biometric solutions, we immediately identify factors such as automation, accuracy, speed and meeting. These are elements that will improve HCM and workforce management in business. Cost-saving is connected with this technology because of the lessening in pressure on resources, a more streamlined, and efficient and more industrious way of managing resources. There is opportunity, but service providers will have to know what they are doing,” he says.

AWM360 Data Systems was started in 2010 and is an well-known business technology partner and solution provider within the Southern African HCM and Workforce Management Solutions markets.

The company is focused on budding and established businesses that require service and support in order to leverage off pioneering and state-of-the-art Access-, Workforce Management- and Enterprise Data Collection solutions.

Guenter and his team compete at the forefront of biometric solution expansion and accomplishment, particularly that which effects Time & Attendance and Access Control.

Numerous providers have acknowledged the challenge to provide hardware and software solutions to these markets and there is a great range of products being introduced in order to secure a portion of the market and capitalize on growth.

“There are a variety of biometric-based solutions obtainable, which cover the entire spectrum of the market – from lower-end, security-minded to the full security-conscious user or company. Most successful and sustainable solutions are of higher quality and allow for deeper integration into obtainable ERP solutions,” he adds.

AWM360 Data Systems is a provider of such solutions and has implemented successfully in the retail industry as well as in mining.