ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.-Friday 10 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
(BUSINESS WIRE)--
rf IDEAS, a leading manufacturer of credential readers for
authentication and logical access, today announced with Ricoh the
integration of its WAVE ID® Plus dual-frequency card reader
technology with Ricoh’s Smart Operation Panel (SOP), Gen 2.5. The new
WAVE ID Ricoh Universal SOP Reader is the most innovative reader for
secure pull-print applications with Ricoh multifunction printers.
rf IDEAS and Ricoh have a proven record
of working together to deliver secure workplace solutions that feature
the most advanced identification and authentication capabilities. “As we
continue our worldwide partnership with a leader in the print industry,
we are delighted that Ricoh chose rf IDEAS to develop an innovative
credential reader design that connects to its A3 multifunction devices,”
said Tod Besse, senior vice president of Global Sales and Marketing at
rf IDEAS.
The new WAVE ID credential reader
features a specially designed housing that snaps on to the Smart
Operation Panel in seconds, with no need for external cables or add-ons,
complementing the panel’s sleek aesthetics. Authorized users simply tap
their employee credential to access the Smart Operation Panel’s simple
yet powerful control of Ricoh’s multifunction printers.
With this seamless, highly integrated
solution, rf IDEAS continues to advance the cause of simple, contactless
access for secure productivity. The reader supports virtually every
proximity and contactless smart card used worldwide. A Secure Access
Module (SAM) slot supports iCLASS® ID®/SE®/SEOS® or MIFARE® Secure Memory. The reader is also capable of supporting Bluetooth® Low Energy technology for mobile credentials.
“Our long-standing partnership with rf
IDEAS has delivered secure pull print capabilities to deployments
worldwide,” said Olivier Vriesendorp Vice President - Product Marketing,
Ricoh Europe “Now, with the new WAVE ID Ricoh Universal SOP reader,
users have the same versatile card reader functionality they are
accustomed to in a highly integrated form factor that is as attractive
and easy to use as our Smart Operation panel.”
Ricoh multifunction devices equipped
with the Smart Operation Panel and integrated WAVE ID Ricoh Universal
SOP Reader provide industry-leading simplicity and security for a
rapidly growing secure print market.
About rf IDEAS
rf IDEAS, Inc. is a leader in logical
access solutions for healthcare, manufacturing, government and
enterprise. Backed by the company’s strong partnerships with leading
identity access management providers rf IDEAS readers enable innovative
solutions for single sign-on, secure printing, attendance tracking and
other applications that require authentication. rf IDEAS readers support
nearly all credentials worldwide including the growing set of mobile
credentials. For more information, visit www.rfIDEAS.com.
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Contacts
Megan Flynn
E: Marketing@rfIDEAS.com
E: Marketing@rfIDEAS.com