Interactive scorecard and NetResults: Biometrics authentication suites,
Every network is unique. This calculator lets you change the weights given to scores from our review to see which product might be best suited for your needs. Here's how it works: In each category, our reviewers rated the apps on a 1-10 basis. These ratings are then multiplied by the percentage weighting, and then added up to give an overall product score. Any score above 9 is considered "world class." For each category below, assign the percentage weight you think is most appropriate. The percent-o-meter box on the right will keep track of your weightings to let you know when you've reached 100%. When you fill in the last box, hit your enter key, and you'll see how the apps rate (along with our final scores for comparison).
NetResults
BioNetrix Authentication Suite 3.0
Rating: 9.50
Company: BioNetrix Systems Corp., (800) 397-7561
Web site
Cost: $2,500 for 10 users (includes hardware)
Pros: Excellent database security; superb technical support
Cons: Doesn't support smart cards; management interface somewhat complex
BioLogon 2.0
Rating: 9.20
Company: Identicator Technology / Identix Inc., (408) 731-2000
Web site
Cost: 25-user pack costs $999
Pros: Very good database security; excellent integration with Windows NT
Cons: Doesn't support multiple biometrics
BioMetric NT Logon
Rating: 9.05
Company: Keyware Technologies Inc., (781) 933-1331
Web site
Cost: $89 per user
Pros: Excellent reliability of biometric authentication; unique "weighted decision" module
Cons: Poor documentation; sluggish technical support
SAFLINK 2000 Multi-Biometric Enterprise Security Suite
Rating: 8.65
Company: SAFLINK Corp., (425) 881-6766
Web site
Cost: $199.95 for 4-user license
Pros: Very good database security; excellent integration with Windows NT
Cons: Mediocre auditing and reporting; somewhat complicated installation procedure
Trinity 2.5 and BioMouse Plus
Rating: 8.25
Company: American Biometric Company, (888) 246-6687
Cost: Trinity client, $49 per seat; Trinity Enterprise (server software), $2,495 per server
Pros: Very knowledgeable technical support
Cons: Difficult installation routine; doesn't support multiple biometrics (but announced in future versions)
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