Upgrading to the system requires only changing the cylinders in existing locks. Made of Kevlar fibers that are five times stronger than steel for their weight, the thermo-formable system permits molding of panels for precise fitting. It withstands extreme heat and cold, and it is water resistant. The armor adds less than 40 kg to an average sedan, improving performance and reducing wear and tear on mechanical components compared to conventional armors. Reports may be viewed in Spanish if information has been entered in that language.
Plans are underway to add French and Portuguese to the language menu.
A new version of ID Works photo ID software has been released by Datacard Group of Minnetonka, Minnesota. The system allows employers to check on all aspects of their businesses without leaving the home office. Start times, working hours, accidents, workers' compensation claims, and store complaints can be verified by viewing live or archived video footage through Internet browsers. Once an existing smart card and its PIN have been inserted into the unit, which is only slightly larger than the card itself, the card is ready to use from any platform without any other smart card reader or client software. Up to 16 VCRs can be controlled individually or as a group.