Zwipe Collaborates with Ermes srl to Distribute Biometric Access Cards in Italy

Ermes srl, one of the leaders in providing solutions for the identification and security of people, has signed a distribution agreement with Zwipe, a pioneer and world leader in the development of biometric technology on cards for identification, access control and payment.

According to this partnership, Ermes srl has agreed to distribute Zwipe’s biometric access cards in Italy. Zwipe Access utilizes state-of-the-art biometric capture and matching technology to securely store the cardholder’s encrypted fingerprint template directly within the card’s smart chip during issuance. Thus, Zwipe Access offers an additional layer of security to these Biometric Access Cards in Italy.

Zwipe has secured an initial Demo Kits order from Ermes for Zwipe Access biometric cards. This initial order will be used to demonstrate the solution to potential end users.

Speaking on the partnership, Marco Tomadin, Chairman, Ermes srl, said, “We strongly believe in this innovative solution based on biometric technology that allows to validate cardholder identity without having to change the existing infrastructure. It is the ideal solution for all large companies that need a high level of access security. We are pleased to partner with Zwipe, a leading company in this market sector.”

“We are happy to partner with Ermes srl, a leading security solution distributor. We look forward to developing and strengthening the relationship with the Italian security market thanks to our local expertise and support, as well as supporting Ermes srl to deliver best- in-class access control solutions to integration partners.”, says Robert Puskaric, President and CEO of Zwipe.