CJIS Compliance through Advanced Authentication Now Available from RF IDeas

RF IDeas Inc., the leading manufacturer of identification and access control readers, announced that the pcProx^® line of card readers can now be utilized as a part of achieving compliance with the new Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) Security Policy. Through the use of Advanced Authentication provided by pcProx readers, agencies can now become compliant with the CJIS Security Policy. The ability to provide Advanced Authentication in a fast and more importantly secure way is just one advantage pcProx readers offer.

The new policy instructs agencies and individuals requiring access to the CJIS network of information to implement an Advanced Authentication system by September 2013. This advanced security regulation ensures protection against unauthorized access to information found in the CJIS database used by law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Agencies that fail to comply with the CJIS security policy could be denied access to the information database and face penalties.

“With RF IDeas pcProx readers in place, Advanced Authentication is just a simple tap away,” says RF IDeas President Richard Landuyt. “The plug-n-play capabilities of our pcProx readers balance security compliance and ease of use to meet Advanced Authentication requirements in a cost effective way–by leveraging the existing identification credentials.”

The RF IDeas pcProx and pcProx Plus lines of card readers currently support over 45 different types of proximity (125 kHz) and contactless (13.56 MHz) smart card credentials. Integrating the power and versatility of these pcProx card readers not only enables agencies to achieve compliance with the new CJIS Security Policy’s mandated Advanced Authentication method, but also leverages employee credentials with numerous applications beyond door access.


For more information: www.rfideas.com/applications/CJIS_Compliance
 

pcProx Plus OEM

The security, reliability and convenience of proximity identification and access are available in self-contained electronic modules. It's perfect for 3^rd party manufacturers or customers who want to integrate proximity technology into their standard offerings. 

For more info on the pcProx Plus OEM Module, take a look at our data sheet. 
www.rfideas.com/downloads/pcProxPlusOEM.pdf

pcProx® Plus OEM Now Shipping!

The RF IDeas pcProx Plus OEM Module offers the same functionality as the desktop reader with added features for OEM customers. Like the desktop version, it is a dual frequency programmable reader that combines the ability to read proximity and contactless smart cards in the same reader and is fully programmable to read any of more than 40 different card types.

In addition, the pcProx Plus OEM Module also features an industry sized smaller circuit board for easy fit and integration, and three different port options: Wiegand output, true RS-232 output, and USB.

For OEM’s customer, the pcProx Plus OEM Module improves their workflow efficiency by eliminating manual entry of employee identification. By reading over 40 different card types, the customer no longer has to struggle with different card technologies, as is common during mergers, acquisitions, or other transitions.

AIR ID® Becomes Part of the pcProx® Family

RF IDeas, Inc., a leading provider of desktop proximity and contactless smart card reader solutions, today announced that it will combine its two existing product brands, pcProx® and AIR ID®, into a single brand – pcProx. There will be no change to the existing functionalities or features of AIR ID branded card readers, other than the brand name being absorbed into the pcProx brand name. Effective immediately, pcProx will come in three product categories: pcProx 125 kHz, pcProx 13.56 MHz, and pcProx Plus, which is a combination of both frequencies. 
 

 

Throughout the company’s existence, numerous card readers have been introduced under the pcProx brand and AIR ID brand, where the key differentiators amongst the two brands was the frequency compatibility. The bringing together of these two brands is intended to create a streamlined product offering and to simplify the ordering process for our customers.

“Since the founding of RF IDeas in 1995, we have developed an extensive product line offered to accommodate our customers’ unique needs,” says Richard Landuyt, President of RF IDeas. “By combining these two versatile product lines, our customers can leverage the power of the pcProx brand name even further.” 

Customers will start noticing the RF IDeas website, online store, RF IDeas invoices and product labels will begin to reflect these changes starting in October 2012. For any questions or a complete list of products affected by this change, please contact RF IDeas sales at 866-439-4884 or sales@RFIDeas.com.

RF IDeas Ranks No. 13 in Computer Hardware on 2012 Inc. 500|5000 List

This is the second consecutive year RF IDeas’ performance has been acknowledged on this prestigious list. Companies are ranked according to the percentage growth of their annual revenue over a three-year period. RF IDeas has shown an impressive growth rate of 133% from 2008 to 2011, ranking the company No. 13 in the Computer Hardware Industry, No. 62 in the Chicago area, and No. 2012 overall on the Inc. 5000 list.  “This is a very exciting time for our company,” said Richard Landuyt, President of RF IDeas.

pcProx® Line to Feature HID® iCLASS SE™ Platform (SIO-Enabled) & NFC Capabilities!

RF IDeas will soon offer HID iClass SE Platform (SIO Enabled) and NFC (Near Field Communications) capabilities for the pcProx line of readers.  With so much information being exchanged and shared in today’s world, the speed at which that data can be shared along with the security around that data is more important than ever.

Already being compatible with more than 40 proximity (125 kHz) and contactless smart card (13.56 MHz) technologies,  RF IDeas has made these products even more versatile for our customers by adding iCLASS SE and NFC compatibility. These cutting-edge devices provide users the convenience of utilizing their iCLASS SE and NFC enabled devices for a wide variety of authentication and identification applications throughout the workplace.

Developed to complement today’s innovative wireless technologies, RF IDeas pcProx readers with iCLASS SE and NFC capabilities extend an additional method of identification, enabling users to be securely identified using a single device for various applications, while improving organizational workflow.

New E/IP PoE and PoE Now Shipping!

RF IDeas has announced the shipping availability of the E/IP PoE and PoE products.
 

pcProx® & pcProx Plus E/IP PoE (Ethernet Industrial Protocol)
RF IDeas line of pcProx and pcProx Plus card readers is now adding E/IP PoE (Ethernet Industrial Protocol Power over Ethernet) capabilities.

The E/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol) is becoming the new standard within the manufacturing industry. Having obtained ODVA certification for Ethernet Industrial Protocol, RF IDeas clients, distributors, and resellers can be confident in these plug-n-play readers’ capabilities.

pcProx® & pcProx Plus PoE (Power over Ethernet) RF IDeas expands its pcProx product line offering with the addition of PoE (Power over Ethernet) capabilities for pcProx and pcProx Plus readers, delivering even more flexibility to the pcProx suite of readers.

With these cutting-edge devices supporting nearly every proximity and contactless smart card technology in use worldwide, RF IDeas sets the new standard for versatility of identification and authentication solutions throughout the workplace. By offering yet another choice in how to connect to our readers,
RF IDeas continues to drive innovation that benefits a broad spectrum of industries.