RockWest Technology Group and ID Group Announce Partnership

DENVER, CO (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)-RockWest Technology Group (RTG), a leading sales and service integrator of photo identification and security systems has reached an agreement with ID Group of Jackson, Mississippi to sell and service ID Group’s BadgePass family of identity management systems in the Southwest.

Steve Benitez, Business Development Manager for RTG says, “The BadgePass products offer significant synergy between RTG’s credential management systems and ID Group’s tracking and identity management applications.  BadgePass is more than just a Visitor management System, it’s an integrated Security Suite that will revolutionize the way our customers think of secure identity.”  ID Group’s BadgePass identity management software; combined with RTG’s identity management integration solutions which include access/security, cameras, printers, visitors’ licenses or passports are captured and a personalized ID issued in seconds.

Phillip King, ID Group’s President said, “The ID Group team is excited to work with RTG and we have great confidence in the quality of integration and support that RTG will provide customers with our BadgePass Solutions.  We feel the professionals who use BadgePass will see the value of our solution and experience positive results.”

About RockWest Technology Group

RockWest Technology Group is a full-service identification and security provider based in Denver, Colorado with offices in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Albuquerque and Denver. RockWest Technology Group supplies, photo-identification, credential issuance, emergency management solutions and electronic security systems to the education, government, casino and healthcare markets and is committed to serving end-users with exceptional customer service, an expansive product line, on-site service and unparalleled industry experience. RockWest Technology Group is part of a nationwide network of Identification Systems experts who provide a blanket of protection and service across the United States. For more information visit www.rockwesttech.com.  RockWest Technology Group is a member of Identive Group (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: INV), a leading provider of products, services and solutions for the security, identification and RFID industries. www.identive-group.com

About ID Group

Founded in 1976, ID Group has been a prominent figure in identification and security solutions in Mississippi and Louisiana for more than 30 years.  In 2004, we started developing our own line of software to better serve the needs of our clients.  As part of ID Group’s commitment to its customers, we are constantly looking ahead to offer and develop the latest in security and identification solutions.  As a systems integrator and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, our customers rely on us to help them find a solution that best meets their needs.  From basic identification systems to high security access control and video surveillance, we help to build customized systems at a price that fits any budget.

Present Campus Contactless Card Technology to NACCU

May 11^th, 2010, Denver, Colorado – RockWest Technology Group (RTG), a market-leading expert in contactless card technologies for higher education and campus integrated solutions, presented at the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) annual conference, held April 18^th – 21^st in Phoenix, AZ. The NACCU conference brings together a variety of campus card professionals and users to learn about the latest technological advances, marketing innovations, and business practices of implementing, operating, and expanding a successful campus card program.

RTG’s Education Business Development Manager, Steve Benitez, presented jointly with the Identification Systems Group on the topic of contactless smart cards vs. magnetic stripe cards as a secure, reliable and convenient multiple application solution for campus users. Ultimately, contactless cards represent the new frontier in campus card technology. Benitez states: “Contactless cards provide a single point for identity management, from enrollment and ID issuance through to the student’s campus life cycle. Better security, better coordination of services, and better reliability means a better on campus experience for everyone.” Benitez discussed how contactless card systems allow for faster, more secure transactions, store much more data, and support multiple applications on a single card. He summarized by stating, “Contactless smart cards represent an important new direction for campus card users. They not only provide more secure transactions, but they are the gateway to secure multiple applications, meaning one student ID card can provide the solution for any number of uses such as ID verification, building access control, on-campus purchases, library and network access, parking, and even mass transit.”

About Rockwest Technology Group

RockWest Technology Group is a full-service identification and security provider based in Denver, Colorado with offices in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Albuquerque and Denver. RockWest Technology Group supplies photo-identification, credential issuance, emergency management solutions and electronic security systems to the education, government, casino and healthcare markets and is committed to serving end-users with exceptional customer service, an expansive product line, on-site service and unparalleled industry experience. RockWest Technology Group is part of a nationwide network of Identification Systems experts who provide a blanket of protection and service across the United States. For more information visit www.rockwesttech.com. RockWest Technology Group is a member of Identive Group (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: INV), a leading provider of products, services and solutions for the security, identification and RFID industries. www.identive-group.com

FEMA-coordinated Demonstration of
FIPS 201 Standards for Routine and Emergency Access Management

March 17h, 2010, Denver, Colorado — On March 11th, 2010, Denver, Colorado-based RockWest Technology Group (RTG) supported Colorado in their participation in “Spring Forward,” a demonstration including more than 30 Federal, State, and local entities across the United States for the electronic validation and interoperability of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-compliant Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials and PIV-Interoperable (PIV-I) credentials for Federal, inter-State, and intra-State emergency response officials (F/EROs) at an incident site.

During Spring Forward, RTG, along with partner Salamander Technologies, supported Alan Colon, Emergency Manager of Commerce City, Colorado, for a proof-of-capability demonstration of the statewide Colorado First Responder Authentication Credential (CoFRAC) system. CoFRAC PIV-I credentials are FIPS 201 interoperable and Federally trusted credentials that can be used for access control risk management and accountability. The CoFRAC system was developed to provide real-time electronic validation of a Colorado ERO’s identity and qualifications upon arrival at the incident site as well as to provide improved tracking and safety for all personnel during a crisis. The objective of the CoFRAC participation in Spring Forward was to demonstrate the ability to integrate a trusted PIV or PIV-I credential into a FIPS 201 standards-based system with a complete resource management solution – from the access decisions to the web.

According to Colon, who also serves as CoFRAC Program Manager for the Colorado North Central Region, the demonstration was managed in field conditions with no fixed infrastructure, simulating the EROs arriving at the scene of an incident. He explained, “We validated participants at the access control points of the demonstration locations and shared real-time situational awareness to participating emergency operations centers (EOC) via a secure geospatial display application.” This shared view, in real practice, is intended to provide a clear picture of an incident as it unfolds to all EOCs or fusion centers.

RTG designs, installs, and services all CoFRAC FIPS 201 physical access systems throughout the State of Colorado. RTG recently integrated Salamander Technologies’ interTRAX PIV into its full line of identity management solutions for incident command applications. RTG’s ID suite provides a resource management solution for EROs that brings together the essential functions of FIPS 201-interoperable PIV-I credentials and on-site incident management. By combining these functions, EROs are able to effectively achieve interoperability with F/EROs for trusted credentialing interoperability, control site access, build an organizational structure, and manage resources throughout the incident. This was achieved with one seamless application executed through a single handheld system. Explains RTG President of Sales, Matt McDaniel, “The Spring Forward demonstration represented an important opportunity for us to demonstrate the effectiveness of blending credential management and accountability into one system. Our solutions are designed around common on-site incident command applications and standard operating procedures.”

About Rockwest Technology Group
Founded in 1999, RTG (www.rockwesttech.com) has quickly established itself as a leading sales and service integrator of photo identification and security systems. RTG provides a single source for all identification needs, including product, cards, supplies, full-service installation, training, network and database services, as well as preventative and emergency on-site maintenance. RTG is the largest integrator of photo-identification, credential issuance, emergency management solutions, and electronic security systems in the Southwestern United States, providing on-site sales, service, technical consultation and system maintenance in 8 states, including Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and southern California.

About Salamander Technologies, Inc.
Salamander Technologies, Inc. (www.salamandertechnologies.com) is the nation’s leading provider of personnel accountability solutions. Combining manual accountability with an electronic incident command solution, Salamander Technologies offers a simple, scalable, NIMS supporting solution for incident management. The founders of Salamander Technologies, Inc., President Russ Miller and Vice President Mike Whelan, are also known for their landmark work: Resource Accountability Guide for First Responders.

RockWest Technology Group and Elliott Data Systems Announce Partnership

DENVER, CO (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)-RockWest Technology Group, a leading sales and service integrator of photo identification and security systems has reached an agreement with Elliott Data Systems of St. Louis, Missouri to sell and service Elliott’s mobile family of accountability systems in the Southwest.

Matt McDaniel, Vice President of sales for RockWest says, “The Elliott mobile systems offer significant synergy between RockWest’s credential management systems and Elliott’s accountability applications. We are excited to be able to offer a solution to all of our markets.” Customers can now use the traditional “back office” functions in the field to better manage their credentialing process as well as track, equipment, assets, and personnel. With RockWest’s credential management software, cameras, and printers, responders’ licenses or passports are captured and a personalized ID issued in seconds at any scene. IDs can also be produced locally or remotely from a central command center and database using RockWest’s web based system.”

Tim Green, Elliott’s VP of Sales said, “The Elliott Team is excited to work with RockWest and we have great confidence in the quality of service and support they will provide southwest customers through Elliott’s Mobile Solutions. We feel the southwest professionals who use Elliott’s Mobile Solutions will see the value of our solutions and experience positive results.”

About RockWest Technology Group

RockWest Technology Group (www.RockWestTech.com) is the largest integrator of photo identification, credential and accountability, and electronic security solutions in the Southwest. Our sales and on-site service teams provide knowledge and support for all of our products. Systems Engineers will work with you to design the perfect solution combining photo identification, access control, and accountability systems. RockWest Technology Group is a single source for all of your identification needs; including product, cards, supplies, full-service installation, training, network and database services, as well as preventative and emergency on-site maintenance.

About Elliott Data Systems

Elliott Data Systems is a Mobile Solutions systems developer and integrator with expertise in deployment of Mobile Security, Positive ID, and Accountability Solutions, thru its national network of ISG dealer integrators in the USA and Canada. Their mobile solutions allow organizations of any size to effectively manage and track personnel and assets on- and off-site resulting in improved utilization and safety of personnel. Elliott Mobile Solutions can include FIPS201 interpretability and NIMS compliant reporting.

When you think of ordering your next batch of proximity cards for your access control system, think of RockWest’s XID Prox cards.

Completely compatible with HID prox readers and using the same 125 KHz frequency, the RockWest XID prox card is offered at a significantly lower price than the HID prox card. Our large volumes allow us to sell at lower prices. As industry experts, we also will be able to introduce you to some of the cutting edge multi-application cost effective smart cards for your future needs.

For more information about ordering XID proximity cards, available only through RockWest Technology group, please call (888) 383-6083.

Identification Systems Group unveils new multi-application smart cards

Identification Systems Group, a network of dealers in identification and card personalization systems, has unveiled the MOCA (Multi-application Open Card Architecture) Card. The MOCA Card was developed in coordination with two key ISG partners, XceedID and CPI Card Group.

The 13.56 MHz contactless smart card is can handle multiple applications with its open architecture. Multiple applications are available with the MOCA card, including access control, biometric security, tracking applications and logical security applications.

Identification Systems Group offers the ability to integrate MOCA during your ID issuance process, allowing for a single point of enrollment and card issuance. The MOCA CardTrax program guarantees each card carries a unique access control number.

The credentials can be read by XceedID’s line of multi-technology access control readers. These readers operate on both 125 KHz Proximity and 13.56 MHz Contactless technologies. Multi-technology readers enable traditional proximity card users to migrate to MOCA cards over time.”

Article retrieved from SecureID News March 11, 2009.  Origional article may be found at http://www.secureidnews.com/2009/03/06/identification-systems-group-unveils-new-multi-application-smart-cards

For more information on Identification Systems Group visit http://identificationsystemsgroup.com/

The Broomfield Police and North Metro Fire Rescue District considered the event a NIMS Type 3 incident. A mandatory requirement was that responders and equipment resources be accounted for using standards developed under the Incident Command System (ICS). RockWest Technology Group team members went on duty starting May 30, 2008 and worked continuously until after the convention providing equipment, service, and support for this project.

Prior to the State Republican Convention, RockWest Technology Group pre-credentialed over 3,000 responders with Salamander Technologies interTRAX barcoded ID’s which allowed each responder to carry his or her qualifications in a portable database printed on the card. This created a secure credential that was read by handheld computers throughout the Convention Center. Radios and other high-end equipment were also bar-coded, assigned to the appropriate responder, and tracked throughout the event.

According to Kent Davies, Emergency Manager for the City and County of Broomfield, “The use of this system during the State Republican Convention significantly formalized and improved on scene accountability. This not only increased responder safety but enhanced response by providing up to date resource status. Replacing manual accountability systems with this computerized system was a great asset for an event of this size.

The Salamander interTRAX system allowed RockWest Technology Group to pre-credential as many people as possible prior to the State Republican Convention, while the rest could be tagged on scene using the incident ID software. Once a responder had a barcoded ID, they could be scanned and tracked as they moved throughout their assignments. Incident Commanders knew who they had on scene, what their qualifications were and how long they had been there with just the click of a mouse.

North Metro Fire Rescue District loaned Broomfield Police Department their accountability system and was able to provide support of their own system in conjunction with the RockWest Technology Group team. This system is being implemented by North Metro Fire Rescue District to manage day-to-day emergency incidents using an electronic Accountability & Credentialing system within an ICS concept of opperations.

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The fire department considered the event a NIMS Type 3 incident. A mandatory requirement was that responders and equipment resources be accounted for using standards developed under the Incident Command System (ICS). RockWest Technology Group team members went on duty starting January 30, 2008 and worked continuously until after the game providing equipment, service, and support for this project.

“The combination of Datacard ID systems and Salamander’s tracking application was the perfect solution for the Super Bowl. The Glendale Fire Department needed to know which responders were on scene, what their capabilities were, what equipment had been assigned to them, and where they were posted at all times,” said Steve Benitez, VP of Sales for RockWest Technology Group. “RockWest is proud of the fact we were able to meet the needs of the department by deploying a system that was interoperable with current department NIMS-based standard operating procedures.”

Prior to Super Bowl XLII, RockWest Technology Group pre-credentialed about 350 responders with Salamander Technologies interTRAX barcoded ID’s which allowed each responder to carry his or her qualifications in a portable database printed on the card. This created a secure credential that was read by handheld computers throughout the stadium. Radios and other high-end equipment was also bar-coded, assigned to the appropriate responder, and tracked throughout the event.

“The value of this accountability and credential solution was immediately proven when we put it to use at the 37th Tostitos Fiesta Bowl,” said Assistant Fire Chief Tom Shannon, the department’s overall Super Bowl coordinator. Shannon went on to state, “Not only has the product met our expectations, but the customer service has been extraordinary.”

The Salamander interTRAX system allowed RockWest Technology Group to pre-credential as many people as possible prior to Super Bowl XLII, while the rest could be tagged on scene using the incident ID software. Once a responder had a barcoded ID, they could be scanned and tracked as they moved throughout their assignments. Incident Commanders knew who they had on-scene, what their qualifications were, what equipment they had, and how long they had been there with just the click of a mouse.

Glendale Fire Department took ownership of many of the system components after the event. This will allow the department to manage day-to-day emergency incidents using an electronic Accountability & Credentialing system within an ICS concept of operations.

About RockWest Technology Group:
RockWest Technology Group is the largest integrator of photo identification, credential issuance and electronic security in the Southwest. RockWest is a member of the Identification Systems Group (ISG), which provides national sales and on-site service for Datacard Group and Salamander Technologies. RockWest has sales and service in eight states in the Southwest and carries an extensive product line including but not limited to: ID capture software, cameras, plastic card printers and other state-of-the-art security and smart card technology. Secure ID’s, like those used at the Super Bowl, are created using UV print, holographic overlays, biometrics, and microtext print. More information can be found on the website at HYPERLINK “http://www.rockwesttech.com” www.rockwesttech.com.