NamITech brings portable data security and log-on authentication with Biometrics to the local market

NamITech Limited, a leading provider of secure business solutions, has announced it will be showcasing the new ClipDrive Bio family of secure data storage devices at the Futurex show, Hall 3 Stand A7 and A8. NamITech will be distributing the devices locally on behalf of Memory Experts, providers of memory and storage solutions to the international IT and Office Equipment markets.

"We are very excited about this new product," said Andrew James, Sales Executive NamITech. "We believe there is a large need for a secure device of this calibre in the local market, particularly with the use of USB Flash Drives, which may not be that secure, becoming more the norm."

Employing state-of-the-art biometric technology to guarantee data security in a lightweight, robust and small form factor, the ClipDrive Bio is designed to answer the demand for highly secure, portable digital storage media and also allows an organisation to roll-out biometrically secured log-on to the corporate server, for both office and remote workers.

The ClipDrive Bio series is the ultimate solution for mobile users requiring a simple, effective, secure device for the storage and transportation of valuable data. The device is configured into two partitions, one public, the other secure. The secure partition cannot even be seen, let alone compromised, without an authorised fingerprint to allow access. The device has a unique combination of usability and strong security provided by industrial strength AES cryptography.

The ClipDrive Bio not only secures data, but can also integrate with biometric login control systems, so that access to the PC or the corporate network can be biometrically secured, both for employees based in a company`s office and for mobile workers.

With the embedded biometric scanner and seamless, industrial strength 128-bit AES based cryptography, the ClipDrive Bio design enables IT mangers to roll-out secure USB storage devices to staff that need them, ensuring that important documents and files are secure. The ClipDrive Bio is a clear winner for any corporate or individual requiring a secure and flexible, mobile storage device. An added benefit is that the ClipDrive Bio can also be used as the biometric authentication device for many leading biometric logon applications.

The ClipDrive Bio utilises a high-definition 128x128 "TruePrint" technology pixel array Biometric scanner coupled with seamless AES based file encryption to deliver unmatched security in a portable flash drive. The ClipDrive Bio is provided in a variety of storage capabilities ranging from 64Mb to an impressive 2 GB (4 GB will be coming soon), all in a thumb-sized footprint weighing less than an ounce.

TruePrint technology reads beyond the surface layer of the skin to the live layer where the true fingerprint resides. Unlike surface-based optical, thermal, and DC capacitive technologies, TruePrint is not affected by common skin surface conditions such as dry, worn, callused, oily, or dirty skin which can affect the sensor`s ability to acquire accurate fingerprint images.

TruePrint also offers a highly reliable security architecture starting from the anti-spoofing capabilities, supported by template encryption and digital signatures throughout the matching process. Uniquely, TruePrint is the only fingerprint technology capable of capturing virtually anyone`s fingerprint. ClipDrive Bio Product Specifications:

Interface: USB 2.0 and 1.1 Compatible

Port type: Type A USB port

Power supply: USB bus power (no external power supply)

Maximum Transfer rate:1.7MB/sec Write. 2.8MB/sec Read

External dimensions: 99 x 23 x 13 mm (LxWxH)

Weight: Approximately 24 g (including cap)

Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 98/98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Capacities: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB

Data Retention: 10 years