L-1 Identity Solutions [ID] has released a series of indoor, weatherized and extreme access control devices–the 4G PIV-TWIC Station–for the commercial and government markets. The company has already received an order for the 4G PIV-TWIC Station Extreme, which is designed to meet the needs of ports, military bases and airports. “I am particularly pleased with our new PIV-TWIC reader, a solution that is a direct response to the need for a more robust device for securing access to our nation’s ports,” says Robert LaPenta, L-1’s chairman, president and CEO. “Early feedback on the unit from the field indicates that it is significantly stronger than other readers under pilot at the ports today and we believe much of the functionality we offer in the unit today will set a new standard for the industry in the future.” The device can withstand sub zero climates of -13 degrees Fahrenheit and desert temperatures of 158 degrees. It can also operate in severe downpours, ice and snow. The system can read multiple credential types, performing biometric verification for Personal Identity Verification (PIV), Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), Common Access Credential-EP Cards, visitor and transition cards.
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