For Immediate Release
BENE BERAQ, Israel – November 27, 2002
Tadiran Electronic Systems today announced a strategic cooperation with biometric security innovator VeriTouch Ltd., based in New York City, to develop its SHARVIT sleeve gateway system for securing airport, government, and military facilities in the United States.
Tadiran, a diversified world leader in the delivery of advanced military communications and command and control systems, is integrating VeriTouch’s fingerprint biometric technology into its computerized turnstile gateway which ensures that only one authorized person may gain entry to secure facilities including nuclear power plants, military bases, airport jetways, and government operations centers.
The SHARVIT gateway gathers data about the person seeking passage into a secured facility in real-time, including biometric data and other physical data to ensure that only the authorized person can enter the guarded facility. The proprietary algorithms used and biometric checkpoints ensure that the facilities are protected from potential terrorist actions and unauthorized entry. The system is monitored and operated by a single operator, thus enabling the deployment of multiple systems in one location. The gateway is capable of authorizing access at a rate of 10 seconds per person, allowing passage of large traffic flows into busy facilities.
F.H. Ben-Israel, the President of Tadiran, made the following comments on the new system, “This system is the fruit of our work with the Israeli security authorities. We are confident that it can eliminate any unauthorized attempts to enter secure spaces.”
Gary E. Brant, CEO of VeriTouch, added, “We are proud to be associated with one of Israel’s most advanced technology companies in the development of a unique and powerful system for securing vital infrastructures in the United States.”
For further information about the SHARVIT security gateway, kindly contact:
Joel Biran, Business Development/Homeland Security, Elisra, Inc. tel: 212.751.3600 ext. 215, and by email: joelbiran@elisra.com
Gary E. Brant, CEO, VeriTouch Ltd. tel: 917.378.2525, and by email: gb@veritouch.com