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Access to launch a compact OCR swipe reader at Security Document World 2012

Access IS will launch the OCR312, a low power, compact and lightweight optical character reader (OCR) for passports, identity cards and other OCR-B encoded cards (May 2012)

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Access IS becomes an IATA Strategic Partner to support NFC initiative

Access IS has become an IATA (International Air Transport Association) Strategic Partner in order to participate with the development of a standard to assist the airline industry accelerate the adoption of Near Field Communications (NFC) technology for secure, efficient passenger processing. (May 2012)

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Access to demo next-gen boarding gate reader with NFC and face-up 2D barcode recognition and unveil new concept kiosk device for self-service applications at Passenger Terminal Expo 2012

Access IS will demonstrate its BGR135C boarding gate reader at PTE 2012. The device reads NFC phone tags as well as contactless smart cards. Also on show will be a new combined mobile phone bar code reader and NFC kiosk module (April 2012)

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Access IS makes two senior management appointments to accelerate growth

Access IS has appointed Paul Cook as Finance Director and Ludovic Coumétou as Sales Account Manager for the aviation and aerospace industry. Access has a fast-growing global customer base for its products. This latest expansion comes at a time when the company’s business with international airlines and airports has seen particularly strong growth. (February 2012)

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TTT Moneycorp selects Access keyboards with integral passport readers to speed financial transaction processing

Access IS has installed customised keyboards with integral passport readers at TTT Moneycorp outlets across the UK. The compact programmable AKC110 keyboards include a card reader and passport reader and the keyboard saves desk space and simplifies transaction processing, improving service for TTT Moneycorp’s customers. (February 2012)

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Cartes 2011 - Access to demonstrate combined contactless NFC and 2D barcode boarding gate reader

The new BGR135C is capable of reading contactless media such as NFC enabled mobile phones and contactless frequent flyer cards, and 2D barcodes offering increased convenience to passengers and airlines alike. (November 2011)

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Specialist CBC reader helps to catch fraudulent utility bills for CDD

The new LSR120 helps to catch fraudulent documents presented as proof of address at banks and financial institutions. It reads CBC barcodes to verify against the printed address for customer due diligence (CDD). (March 2011)

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Combined contactless NFC and 2D barcode reader simplifies passenger boarding

The new BGR125 is capable of reading contactless media such as NFC enabled mobile phones and contactless frequent flyer cards, and 2D barcodes offering increased convenience to passengers and airlines alike. (February 2011)

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Access’ snap-on readers for hand-held computers enable mobile check-in

A new family of snap-on accessories enables agents to relieve check-in queues using hand-held mobile computers. The devices read the MRZ on passports and ID cards, and optionally magnetic swipe cards allow credit card payment and reading of loyalty cards. (September 2010)

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Access expands during the tough economic climate

Access has expanded into adjacent facilities at its headquarters in Reading and has further developed its engineering team. (August 2010)

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Access IS featured in the Sunday Times as 30th fastest UK exporter

Access IS were listed 30th in a Sunday Times league table of the 100 fastest growing private UK-based exporters. (July 2010)

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Access wins Commonwealth Games keyboards and boarding gate readers race

Access was the winner in the race to equip the world's third largest airport terminal, Terminal 3 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, with passenger processing equipment in preparation for the Commonwealth Games in October. (June 2010)

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Keyboard with passport reader for car rental, hotel and bureau de change

A rugged programmable keyboard with built in optical character reader for reading passports, visas and ID cards for identity verification. An optional magnetic stripe reader (MSR) adds the ability to read credit cards and loyalty cards. (April 2010)

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Access BGR featured in Singapore Airlines article 'Skip check-in'

Straights Times recently ran an article on Singapore Airlines' initiative to enable passengers to skip the check-in desk at the airport. Singapore Airlines makes use of ARINC's VeriFax® system, incorporating Access' market leading boarding gate reader. (March 2010)

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Stuttgart Airport selects Access after independent tests

Access has won an order valued at over €500,000 for check-in desk and boarding gate equipment as part of a major refurbishment programme following an extensive CUTE evaluation. (January 2010)

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Access IS collaborates with Masabi for mass-transit mobile e-tickets

Masabi, the developer of mobile ticket purchase software for mass-market phones, has successfully collaborated with Access IS to produce optimised mobile barcode scanners for use in high volume, mass-transit situations. (January 2010)

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Snap-on accessory adds OCR and MSR to Intermec hand-held computers

Access IS announces an optical character reader (OCR) and magnetic stripe reader (MSR) snap-on accessory module that adds new capabilities to the Intermec CN3 and CN4 hand-held computers. The OCR310-CN3 reads passports, ID cards and other documents. (December 2009)

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Access partners with Mobilize for telecom operator e-coupons and mobile vouchers

Access IS has partnered with CRM software firm, Mobilize Systems, to create an easy-to-implement e-coupon system for fast, effective sales promotion over mobile phones for telecom operators and retailers. (December 2009)

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Access IS wins contract to re-equip South African airports

Working with SITA, Access has won a contract to reequip three of South Africa's major airports with customised keyboards and boarding gate readers. (November 2009)

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Rugged barcode imager is designed for easy installation into kiosks and turnstiles

Access IS has introduced a 2D barcode imager designed for public kiosks and turnstiles. The rugged, waterproof construction makes it suitable for indoor or outdoor use and reads barcodes on PDAs, mobile phones or paper documents. (October 2009)

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Access simplifies EPOS integration with UPOS support for retail keyboard MSRs

Access has announced that all MSRs integrated into point-of-sale keyboards now include drivers for JavaPOS and OPOS, speeding up application development. (September 2009)

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AV extenders offer low-cost audio and video distribution for digital signage

Access has introduced video and audio extenders that can be used to link multimedia output from a single PC to remote displays over low-cost CAT5 cables. (July 2009)

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Enhanced PCI Security lands Access a third keyboard roll-out from Clarks

Access IS has won an order for 1250 custom point-of-sale keyboards from Clarks, the UK’s most iconic footwear company, continuing it's use of Access products since 1998. (July 2009)

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Face-up or face-down - does it matter how your airline barcode is read?

At first glance this may seem to be a very boring question. But when you’re at the end of a 250-person queue to board a flight, it may be more important than you think. (June 2009)

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Integrated reader for 2D & ATB2 boarding passes, & passport reading at airports

A new compact reader for use at airport check-in, lounge, duty-free and security counters, providing a low cost and tidy alternative to using many discrete devices. (March 2009)

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BGR enable bmi to revolutionise airport check-in and boarding

Access’ BGR120S has been successfully evaluated in trials by bmi to read bar code symbols from the displays of mobile phones and PDAs to introduce paperless check-in and boarding. (March 2009)

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Access keyboard for Nike America

Access has secured a contract to supply over 1,000 keyboards to Nike America for use on their point-of-sale (POS) checkout tills across all their USA stores. (January 2009)

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Bank keyboard with integrated cheque (check) reader

A dedicated bank teller keyboard incorporating a high-reliability, motorised cheque reader capturing data with over 99% first pass success, optimising operator efficiency and reducing counter-top clutter. (January 2009)

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TraderTools use Access IS keyboard

TraderTools Inc. launch their AI-1, an 'all-in-one', compact keyboard, the only tool needed to trade FX using the TraderTools’ Liquidity Management Platform™. (December 2008)

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Access check-in keyboards create revenue opportunities for US Airways

Access has won a $900,000 order from US Airways to supply check-in keyboards with integrated credit card reader to collect fees for in-flight services, and an integrated OCR and MSR. (November 2008)

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Ultra-compact OCR module for integration into portable devices

Access IS has introduced the world’s smallest optical character recognition module designed for OEM integration into portable devices in which low power consumption is critical. (July 2008)

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Programmable keyboards with integrated fingerprint readers

A family of programmable keyboards with integral DigitalPersona “U.are.U” fingerprint readers has been released that recognise even the most difficult fingerprints accurately and rapidly. (July 2008)

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BGR with integrated manual MSR

Access announces the BGR130 boarding gate reader, an integrated 2D bar code imager and manual MSR as a cost-effective solution where occasional ATB2 reading is needed in airports. (July 2008)

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Access launches receipt printer for boarding pass revolution

A simple, reliable and robust printer for rapid printing of receipts at airport boarding gates for passengers boarding with 2D bar coded boarding passes on home-printed documents, mobile phones or PDAs. (April 2008)

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New compact retail POS keyboard

Access IS has introduced a rugged, 48-key programmable keyboard for retail applications. At 159mm x 144mm , it is the smallest keyboard of its type, saving valuable desk space. (March 2008)

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Archive News

blue arrow New general purpose 48 key keyboard (March 2008)

blue arrow Paperless voucher reader for retail applications (January 2008)

blue arrow e-Passport reader module for airport keyboards (January 2008)

blue arrow Access Keyboards renamed Access IS (October 2007)

blue arrow Access wins $1million contract at London's Heathrow Terminal 5 (July 2007)

blue arrow Detachable latching USB cable simplifies POS keyboard installation (April 2007)

blue arrow Compact 2D bar code imager for airports released (March 2007)

blue arrow Access offers customisation of Cherry SPOS retail keyboards (February 2007)

blue arrow Heathrow and Gatwick airports successfully install Access boarding gate readers (February 2007)

blue arrow Programmable magnetic swipe readers are for legacy application software (January 2007)