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Power LogOn brings access control to school facilities

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Access Smart debuted Power LogOn Administrator 4.0 for educational institutions that includes features for identity management, cashless transactions, and building and network access using smart card technology.

Power LogOn Administrator is a security system that’s based around smart cards. The card contains a users’ passwords, credit card account information for transactions and other information that would enable access to data and facilities.

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School in Washington has issued 1500 cards to date. Future plans for expanding the cards’ functionality include cashless payments for purchases on campus, as well as a program for alumni to remotely access pertinent information. The Power LogOn Administrator Starter Kit starts at $129.99 for a card reader, software, smart card, and 30 time-limited licenses. [end] 

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