Samsotech International certifies with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry SMS under Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program

Dec. 4, 2014
Company's Passport Scanner approved for use with AMAG's Symmetry V8 Security Management System

Torrance, CA, December 1, 2014 – AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, is pleased to announce that Samsotech International is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Samsotech has certified its Passport Scanner with AMAG’s Symmetry™ V8 Security Management System. AMAG and Samsotech cooperatively tested and certified this integration.

“Samsotech is a great addition to the EBS program. Their ultra-fast scanners come in a variety of form-factors and are compatible with a wide range of identity documents, making them an ideal partner because Symmetry also offers customers flexible, efficient green-field installations, as well as solutions for retrofit of current and end of life products from other manufacturers. Samsotech scanners and Symmetry security management software make a great combination for the front lobby, the HR office, or anywhere in between,” said Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program Manager, Adam Shane.

“We are excited to offer a fast, automated and accurate visitor management and access control solution with Samsotech’s Passport and ID Scanning Interface with Symmetry,” said Samsotech International, Senior Manager - Key Accounts, Sonali Deshpande. “Samsotech’s cutting edge technology is designed to eliminate manual data input by automating data intake. The result is enhanced accuracy, increased productivity and greater ROI.”

The Samsotech Interface is used to scan and import personal details from valid identity documents of employees and visitors into the Symmetry access control system.

Samsotech passport scanners can read the following ID documents:

All international ICAO compliant passports and International ID cards type 1 & 2
Several local identification cards and driver licenses (6,500+)
Machine readable VISAs

This module will enhance visitor management through easy, accurate and automated entry of visitor ID details, thereby increasing the efficiency and speed of the visitor registration process.

Furthermore, it can also be used by an authorized employee to enter personal information about visitors prior to their arrival. Samsotech Interface Module minimizes errors associated with manual data entry and provides a complete automated experience to the user. On the access control side, this module will allow quick and easy capture of an authorized person’s data to offer access in a timely manner.

About Samsotech International
Samsotech is a leading global developer and supplier of passport, visa and ID card scanning, reading and processing system for a variety of different organizations.

Images and text data from ID documents are arranged in appropriate database fields and can be processed, sent over e-mail, uploaded to a website or exported to other systems. Our systems can authenticate the data wherever applicable and assist users in editing if required.

The range of scanners includes:

  • Ultra-fast compact scanners
  • E-passport scanners
  • Portable scanners
  • Tablet (iPads/Android/Windows) compatible systems


Samsotech supplies ID card and passport imaging and reading systems for hotels, banks, money exchanges, clubs, car rentals, HR departments, security organizations, immigration and border control.

Samsotech adheres to supply the tools, techniques and the best practices to manage over 4,600+ installations worldwide. Its enhanced ID card reading engine has the capability to read 6,500+ different ID cards and driver licenses.

To obtain the Symmetry plug-in visit www.samsotech-id.com or email [email protected]. You may also contact Samsotech at +1 408 786-1482 (Americas) or +971 4 3574235/6 (EMEA region).

For information about the Symmetry Security Management System integration with Samsotech Passport Scanners contact your Regional Sales Manager, call 310-518-2380 or visit www.amag.com. For inquiries about the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions program (EBS) contact [email protected].