Mexico Academic Institution Uses RFID System To Protect Laptops
Axcess International Inc, a provider of Dual-Active RFID and Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) solutions, and IDZ RFID Mexico, recently announced the successful implementation of its asset management system at Universidad Regiomontana, a premier Mexican academic institution.
The university deployed Axcess' ActiveTag RFID physical computer asset protection solution in January 2006 with the goal of reversing asset theft and enhancing personnel tracking. Prior to implementation the university suffered a rate of 10-15 percent in laptop thefts on a regular basis; following the use of the system, the thefts have been reduced to zero.
"The Axcess system has provided our institution with a simple and powerful solution to help us address the issue of laptop theft," said Francisco Javier Hernandez of Universidad Regiomontana. "Since our deployment of Axcess' Active RFID System we have virtually eliminated the theft of employee laptops on our campus and can say with confidence that our students' and our employees' personal information is safe."
"The successful deployment at Universidad Regiomontana further verifies that Axcess' ActiveTag solution is proven to deter and protect against the theft of assets which if stolen would compromise personal information," said Allan Griebenow, president and CEO of Axcess International. "We are pleased that our system has met the University's need to put an end to crime of this nature. Axcess is busy helping academic and institutions of all kinds protect the personal assets and data of employees and students."
Axcess' ActiveTag RFID/RTLS and sensing systems use small, re-usable battery-powered tags) that when automatically activated, transmit a wireless message typically 30 to 100 feet to hidden palm size receivers. The receivers are connected via standard network simultaneously to the enterprise system software, the existing security alarm equipment, and standalone middleware and end-user software provided by Axcess under the OnlineSurpervisor label.
With tags being activated only on-demand and only at control point locations, the system is reliable and accurate, with the tags lasting five years or longer depending on the battery being used.