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2/28/2008
Security management technology provider Access Smart earlier this month debuted Power LogOn Administrator 4.0 for educational institutions. The solution includes features for identity management, transactions, and building and network access using smart card technology.
Power LogOn Administrator is a security system that based around smart cards, which contain users' passwords, student IDs, employee IDs, and other personal information to allow (or deny) individual access to data and facilities.
The Power LogOn Administrator Starter Kit starts at $129.99 for a card reader, software, smart card, and 30 time-limited licenses. Educational and volume discounts are also available.
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