Automated and quick log-in

With Unisys uLogon, clients benefit from:

• An automated and quick log-in or screen unlock that allows more productivity and better quality tracking especially in production sites
• A simplified architecture that does not require expensive PKI infrastructure neither costly helpdesk support for Password Reset
• A strong authentication solution that delivers security, efficiency and control in a cost effective manner

Read about Unisys in action with the following clients:

• A National Hospital
• A National Postal Service
• A Swiss Watch Manufacturer
• A Technology & Manufacturing Company

A National Hospital

Business Challenge

• Workstations/Desktops accessed and shared by multiple users, exposing sensitive data in the process
• Logging in/off and waiting for applications to load consumes precious time
• Subsequent users are denied access if the previous user locks a workstation and walks away

Solution

• uLogon Screenlocker solution

Results and benefit

• Enhanced security by allowing legitimate users to access sensitive data
• Improved productivity by significantly reducing the time spent by users logging in/log off
• Increased regulatory compliance by enabling secure user access and deploying a proven method that uses RFID badges to protect internal data and networks
• Improved work quality through full traceability and accountability

A National Postal Service

Business Challenge

• Usability issues - Temporary / part-time workers tend to forget their passwords once they back on the job
• Cost issues: High cost of help desk support for password resets
• Following policies that require a frequent / periodic change in passwords is a time consuming task and may force users towards default or easy-to-remember passwords
  Security issues
  • Weak passwords can be easily guessed or hacked
  • Strong password policies can actually reduce security: Users often write and store passwords in obvious locations

Solution

• Biometric uLogon solution with palm vein scanners integrated into the mouse, keyboard or installed as standalone devices

Results and Benefits

• By eliminating help desk support for password resets, the client was able to gain 650K dollars in annual cost savings
• Simplified Architecture - Integration with active directory enables a flexible as well as an automatic Rights Management process
• Convenience - Freedom from remembering passwords
• Security - Biometric authentication ensures that the users are who they claim to be

A Swiss Watch Manufacturer

Business Challenge

• Security: Workstations on the shop floor are accessed and shared by multiple users, exposing sensitive product data in the process
• Productivity:
  
  • Several hundred employees sharing half as many PCs’ to enter product details in the ERP system
  • Logging in/off and waiting for applications to load consumes precious time

Solution

• uLogon Screenlocker solution with contactless chip and RFID

Results and Benefits

• Enhanced security by allowing legitimate users to access sensitive data
• Improved communication within the organization that shortened business response times to customer demands
• Improved productivity by significantly reducing the time spent by users logging in/log off, and in password administration and maintenance
• Increased regulatory compliance by enabling secure user access and deploying a proven method to protect internal data and networks
• Improved work quality by allowing managers to fairly reward good performance through full traceability

A Technology & Manufacturing Company

Business Challenge

• Usability issues – Logging into Windows workstations in protected areas is complex
• Following policies that require a frequent/periodic change in passwords is a time consuming task and may force users towards default or easy-to-remember passwords
• Security Issues
  
  • Audit challenges - No way of tracking logins, logouts, password changes and other user activity on each workstation
  • Weak passwords can be easily guessed or hacked
  • Strong password policies can hamper security: Users often write and store passwords in obvious locations

Solution

• uLogon solution with RFID readers for secure Windows login

Results and benefit

• Simplified Architecture - Integration with active directory enables a flexible as well as an automatic Rights Management process
• Convenience -
  
  • Freedom from remembering passwords
  • Integration with existing badges
  • Changing passwords is an automated process with no user interaction required
• Security - The password is securely stored in the Legic badge

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