Lathem Introduces Touch Screen & Face Recognition Workforce Management Systems in Canada
New automated PayClocks for time and attendance available in French and English
ATLANTA (February 20, 2012) - Lathem, a leading designer and manufacturer of time, labor and security products for businesses, today announced the introduction of two of its most cutting-edge products to the Canadian market, the PC600 Touch Screen and the FR700 Face Recognition systems. These time and attendance business solutions have proven to increase business efficiency through their fast, reliable and user-friendly functionality. With the PC600 and FR700 now operating in the French and English languages, Lathem has added these affordable models to its already expansive line of products available to Canadian businesses.
"We have designed both our PC600 Touch Screen and FR700 Face Recognition systems to be more user-friendly to the Canadian business market," said Lance Whipple, Lathem vice president of sales and marketing. "Companies can choose to customize the systems in French or English, adding one more way these products can help Canadian businesses run more smoothly. The accuracy and dependability of the systems make them easy for employees to use, and their affordability and seamless integration with payroll software make them a smart solution for managers."
The PC600 Touch Screen system is a Windows CE-based wall mounted time tracking terminal that offers a full color interactive touch screen for employee PIN entry and supervisor interaction. It cuts payroll preparation time in half and reduces total payroll costs by 2-3%. Key features include:
- Employee department transfers at variable pay rates, tip entry, viewing of hours
- Supports single or multiple terminals in local or remote locations
- Powerful desktop software for editing and running reports, and exports to popular payroll software
- Reduces time theft from late arrivals, early departures, over-extended breaks and eliminates unauthorized overtime
The FR700 Face Recognition system uses facial recognition technology for managing time and attendance and access control. The FR700 wall-mounted terminal uses ground-breaking and innovative 3D-imaging technology to identify employees, enhance security and eliminate "buddy punching," a costly expense for companies when employees clock in and out for each other. Employees simply look at the device and within two seconds, they are identified, clocked in/out or admitted into secure locations. Key features include:
- Foolproof, patented 3D face recognition technology to instantly identify employees
- Provides a hygienic touch-free alternative to hand and fingerprint readers
- Built in relay control for secure door access, operating as a controller for door lock systems
- Powerful desktop software for editing and running reports, and exports to popular payroll software
Lathem has done business in the Canadian market for more than 60 years, and continues to support its Canadian customers through a local warehouse in Ontario, a local repair service center, and English and French technical support representatives. Lathem products are available through a local network of Canadian dealers, including members of the BASICS and BuroPlus Buying Groups.
For Isobel & Co. of Ottawa, Lathem's FaceIN system was the key ingredient in helping them save time and plenty of "dough" in payroll processing costs for the small business. Isobel & Co. makes custom, hand-designed cookies.
"FaceIN works beautifully," said Bruce Holbrook, Isobel & Co. owner. "All you need to do is stand in front of the system and it clocks employees in and out in an instant. We also like that the system is touchless, since hygiene is especially important in our business." Read more about Isobel & Co.'s experience with FaceIN.
Lathem's business solutions, including its touch screen and face recognition systems, are available through a worldwide network of Lathem authorized resellers. Detailed product information can be found on Lathem's website at www.lathem.com.