12 Jun 2017
The global pharmaceutical company Celgene relies on biometric solution by TBS combined with dormakaba for securing its European research laboratories.
Celegne’s business field is very sensitive. Researching,
developing and marketing new therapies for treating
hitherto incurable diseases requires security and knowhow
protection. Additionally to the American
headquarters in New Jersey, protection was also needed
for the company’s European headquarters in Boudry,
Switzerland.
Celgene is an innovative high-tech company, and has
equally high expectations for its security. It quickly
became apparent, that the focus should be on biometrics
rather than on ID cards or even keys. “It was critical for
us to avoid misuse, hence the incorporation of biometrics.
Conventional cards or keys can be passed on and are
therefore not suitable for critical applications”, says
Roberto Paolasini, leader of the Facilities Support Team
at Celgene. The demanding requirements regarding
security and reliability lead the decision-making process
towards a system that combines software by dormakaba
and hardware by TBS. “In Switzerland, our entrance areas
exclusively incorporate TBS biometric solutions, since
they are easy to use”, explains Daniel Fischer, Product
Manager at dormakaba. Cegelene was swiftly convinced
by TBS’ reliable technology and top-class references.
100 percent access control
The integrator dormakaba designed a system, providing
comprehensive access control for outdoor and indoor
applications. Apart from main entrance areas, the system
mainly secures higher security facilities. That presents
the technology used with challenges, as it must flawlessly
function outdoors and at the same time withstand
impacts such as weather and sunlight. Celgene has so far
deployed biometric devices that are being used by over
1000 people. Devices in use are the non-contact 3D
fingerscan terminal by TBS, providing maximum security
and comfort at the point of access. Data are securely
stored in the central system. Due to its variety of scalable
modules, this system can be customized according to the
specific needs of Celgene. Additionally to the access
control, this solution provides smart functions such as visitor authorisation and management, parking
management, and time logging.
User-friendly solution
The parties in charge at Celgene are satisfied with the
implemented system. “Our experience so far has been very
good: user acceptance is high, and using the system is
comfortable and trouble-free. The cooperation has been
smooth as well. At the moment, we plan further expansions
for biometrics; our laboratories are to be equipped with
additional access control systems”. An even deeper
integration of the TBS biometric system into dormakaba
access control is currently in progress. This integration is a
preparation for the international rollout of the system.
Product in use
The TBS 3D-Terminal is a threedimensional, contact-free
fingerprint sensor, using three integrated cameras for its
scanning process. TBS solutions are particularly suitable for
high security and large user groups. It can be used with TBS
BioManager software or integrated into any existing security
software.
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