Connexion2’s new 8 Series Identicom was the “Most Innovative Product of the Year” at the CIR Business Continuity Awards 2013. Connexion2 won in a category of nine finalists, announced at a ceremony in London on May 30.
The Business Continuity Awards recognise the business continuity, security, resilience and risk sectors.
The new 8 Series Identicom is a lone worker device that includes a camera. It is used to assist lone workers with job-orientated tasks by taking still images when a user conducts a status check. The images are then stored on a management platform where they can be circulated between colleagues.
The devices also include two-way audio that allows an operative to speak to a user if they suffer a ‘man down’ alert through a slip, trip or fall. The operative is able to assess the alert, enabling an emergency response if required.
Other features include multi-functional buttons, which can trigger the device to call or send an SMS text message to pre-defined numbers, such as the office or a Manager. This potentially helps reduce the need for phones. The 8 Series devices also offers software updates. These can take place over the air so that the device can remain with the user during the software upgrade.
Identicom retains its appearance as a standard identity card holder giving peace of mind for staff working outside direct supervision. Identicom has over 100,000 users worldwide. It was also the first dedicated lone worker device to achieve police approval through ACPO’s ‘Secured by Design’ status.
