Rolling Meadows, IL and Oakland, CA, Nov. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RF IDeas, innovators in the in-building identification and access card reader industry and KSI, Inc., the leader in professional grade keyboard products will introduce The new KSI-1700 keyboard at this years CARTES & IDentification trade show, the world’s No. 1 event in digital security and smart card technology, to be held in Paris from 15 to 17 November 2011.
The KSI-1700 keyboard features an integrated RF IDeas pcProx reader for error-free identification of over 300 million physical access proximity and contactless smart cards and credentials in use worldwide. The embedded reader is easily identified by the WaveID logo located on the keyboard. WaveID (www.WaveID.com) gives a name to the many different solutions that are powered by RF IDeas readers.
"The 1700 series keyboard system gives us the ability to mix and match multiple options of integrated security and auto ID devices into one elegant desktop solution," says Phil Bruno, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing. "Partnering with RF IDeas and their Wave ID solution allows us to leverage legacy technology and deliver a cost effective, strong authentication solution to help our customers replace passwords and meet government compliance."
The KSI-1700 with Wave ID features a thinner, more ergonomic design that allows for a clean, uncluttered desktop that meets the needs of today’s professional in healthcare, government, banking, or anywhere there is a requirement for security, workflow, durability and performance.
"This new keyboard has the reliability of a pcProx reader inside, and the WaveID logo on the outside. This logo placement helps users find the correct location to present their credential for identification and authentication," says RF IDeas president Richard Landuyt. "We are pleased that KSI has embraced the concept of the WaveID connected workplace."
About RF IDeas:
RF IDeas, founded in 1995, is the innovator of WaveID, the new standard for badge-based authentication and identification solutions powered by RF IDeas readers. Under the WaveID umbrella, RF IDeas designs, delivers, and manufactures card readers that support nearly every proximity, contactless, and magnetic stripe card and credential in use worldwide. RF IDeas readers come in many form factors and are used in numerous applications and OEM solutions including: multi-function printers, kiosks, building and door access, point-of-sale and computer logon. In addition to card readers, RF IDeas offers Wiegand converters and Software Developer’s Kits. Inc. magazine ranked RF IDeas No. 1712 on its 2011 Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. To view a variety of applications used with RF IDeas card readers, visit www.youtube.com/RFIDeas. For further information please visit www.RFIDeas.com, www.WaveID.com or email: sales@RFIDeas.com. Connect via social media at: www.Facebook.com/RFIDeas and www.Twitter.com/RFIDeas.
About KSI
Key Source International is a global company with offices in Oakland, California and Melbourne, Australia and has over 30 years of experience delivering high-end hardware and software technology solutions to Fortune 1000 companies and system integrators worldwide. From retail automation, banking, telecommunications, healthcare and patient privacy, KSI’s focus has always been enhancing the user experience, securing the desktop and meeting tough government regulations. visit us www.ksikeyboards.com , info@ksikeyboards.com or at http://www.youtube.com/user/KSIkeyboards and through social media; http://www.facebook.com/ksikeyboards and http://twitter.com/#!/ksikeyboards
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