OSLO, NORWAY AND MICHIGAN, USA, 5 August 2024 – We are excited to announce a strategic partnership between Zwipe, the global leader in biometric payment and access cards, and AXYS, a specialist in integrating access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and other security technology solutions. This collaboration aims to deliver the groundbreaking "biometric smartcard" technology solution to AXYS's global customer base. 

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AXYS's clientele spans diverse sectors, including data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, critical infrastructure, enterprise, and manufacturing. This partnership will enable these clients to incorporate advanced biometric verification into their existing security infrastructure swiftly, securely, and cost-effectively. 

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Key Features of Zwipe Access 
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• Advanced Biometric Technology: Zwipe Access uses cutting-edge biometric capture and matching technology to securely store the cardholder's encrypted fingerprint template directly within the card's smart chip during issuance.

• Seamless Integration: Compatible with virtually all access control manufacturers, Zwipe Access integrates effortlessly with the leading manufacturers' solutions that AXYS supports and deploys.

• Battery-less Operation: The card draws power from the reader's RF field, eliminating the need for batteries and ensuring uninterrupted operation.

• Enhanced Security: The biometric verification process ensures no biometric data is shared externally, simplifying compliance with data and privacy regulations.

• Multi-factor Authentication: Provides rapid and convenient authentication without the need to replace existing physical or logical access control readers.

Benefits for AXYS's Customers 

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• Swift and Secure Integration: Customers across various sectors can quickly and securely integrate biometric verification into their current security systems.

• Cost-Effective Solution: Utilizing existing infrastructure eliminates the need for costly replacements of access control readers.

• Data Privacy Compliance: Ensures compliance with stringent data and privacy regulations by securely storing biometric data on the card, not sharing it externally.

"We are delighted to partner with Zwipe, a market leader in biometric technology," said Carlos Hernández, Director of Security Solutions at AXYS. "Our collaboration with Zwipe Access allows our customers to effortlessly integrate biometric authentication into their current infrastructure, enhancing security without the hassle of major system overhauls." 

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Robert Puskaric, President and CEO of Zwipe said, "The future of secure and convenient access control is available today through Zwipe Access. Our innovative solution offers identity verification, significantly reducing the risks associated with lost or stolen access cards. We are excited to collaborate with AXYS and enable them to deliver genuine multifactor biometric authentication to their valued customers." 

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This partnership addresses the increasing demand for robust and compliant security solutions across diverse industries. Leveraging Zwipe's advanced biometric technology and AXYS's market reach, customers can now enjoy enhanced security without extensive system overhauls. 

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Stay tuned for further updates as Zwipe and AXYS continue to innovate and deliver top-tier security solutions to clients worldwide. 

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About AXYS  

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AXYS specializes in various OT services, including controls/automation engineering, physical security solutions, OT network/server management, and firewall protection. With a commitment to excellence and long-lasting partnerships, AXYS aims to empower clients across multiple sectors, including data centers, building automation, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and robotics. "Our key business goal is to provide the best service and produce the best product to our clients," notes Shane M. Ranck, FMP, CTO at AXYS . "We grow with our clients and have that commitment to partner with them to achieve their vision." 

To know more, visit www.AXYS.global

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About Zwipe 

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Zwipe believes the inherent uniqueness of every person is the key to a safer future. We work with great passion across networks of international organizations, industries, and cultures to make convenience safe and secure. We are pioneering next-generation biometric card technology for payment, physical and logical access control, and identification solutions. We promise our customers and partners deep insight and frictionless solutions, ensuring a seamless user experience with our innovative biometric products and services. Zwipe is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with a global presence. 

To learn more, visit www.zwipe.com