Bio Metrics

Bio-metrics is an objective measurement of a physical characteristic of an individual which, when captured in a database, can be used to verify the identity or check against other entries in the database. The best known biometric is the fingerprint, but others include facial recognition, palm scans and iris scans.

Here are some of the most popular systems used in South Africa...

Incorporated in 1987 to service the South African market with a fast growing reputation as leaders in design, manufacture and the marketing of state-of-the-art access control and product identification systems, Impro Technologies succeeds by meeting and going beyond international standards., Impro Technologies first introduced its innovative products to the international market in 1991 and are now exporters to over 60 countries worldwide

SAGEM South Africa was established in 2001 to propose its biometrics products to a wider range for private, industrial and commercial applications. Large Governmental Southern African projects are based on there biometrics solutions for over 5 million pensioners, 8 million drivers , 5 million criminals, and conversion of 35 million SA Citizens ID forms


Dozens of integrators and partners in Southern Africa have already integrated SAGEM products to develop their customised applications. Logical and Physical Access Control, Time and Attendance, E-commerce, etc...


Over 15 000 biometrics terminals are used daily withstanding harsh conditions from mines, to farms , abattoirs , industry , vehicles , etc... SAGEM South Africa technical teams support a large range of Customers, from SAPS to SME. There fingerprint readers are used in many residential complexes throughout the world, as well as their EFT Terminals and Smartcards.

GSC are manufactured in Cape Town and are one of South Africa's leading access control systems that are easily found across the country. The Proxnet Fingerprint reader are an access control system that are a computer integrated system.