The Case Study is About: A Decade-Long Access Control Decision That Defined Operational Excellence
Nearly 10 years ago, one of the largest and most prestigious society projects in the Sindh region initiated a critical evaluation process for approving an enterprise-grade Access Control and Attendance Management system. Given the scale of the project and the long-term implications on security, data management, and operational continuity, the evaluation was conducted at the society’s head office and personally overseen by the society’s CEO, a highly respected industry figure. IOT Systems was invited to participate in this evaluation to demonstrate Virdi, a Korean-engineered biometric solution, in direct comparison with the most widely deployed and commercially successful Chinese-made device of that period.
A Decade-Long Access Control Decision That Defined Operational Excellence
The evaluation began with a detailed demonstration of system capacity and scalability, which immediately established a clear technical distinction between the two solutions.
Virdi demonstrated the ability to store up to 30,000 to 50,000 facial identities, 50,000 fingerprint templates, and 10 million transaction logs, positioning it as a true enterprise-scale solution capable of supporting long-term growth without architectural limitations. In contrast, the competing device offered significantly lower capacity, with support for only a fraction of users and logs, raising early concerns about scalability and future expansion requirements.
A Decade-Long Access Control Decision That Defined Operational Excellence
To further validate real-world performance, the client’s technical team requested live testing of data synchronization, focusing on both push and pull operations between the server and devices. During this demonstration, Virdi successfully pushed data for 10,000 users to the device within a matter of seconds, while retrieving users and logs from the device back to the server in real-time, maintaining accuracy and stability throughout the process.
When the same test was conducted on the competing device, performance degradation became immediately apparent. Even with a significantly smaller dataset, the device required several minutes to process data, experienced multiple system hangs, and failed to maintain consistent responsiveness under load. This live comparison played a critical role in demonstrating the importance of performance reliability at scale.
The evaluation then progressed to user experience and advanced security features, where the client team examined interface responsiveness, touchscreen usability, and overall system fluidity. Virdi’s Android-based interface delivered a smooth, intuitive, and highly responsive experience, allowing administrators to navigate functions efficiently and without delay. Additional testing of advanced security mechanisms, including fake fingerprint detection, three-dimensional facial anti-spoofing, and configurable facial recognition policies, further reinforced Virdi’s technological maturity. In comparison, the competing device exhibited noticeable lag in user interaction, slower response times, and limited flexibility in policy configuration, which raised concerns regarding long-term usability and operational efficiency.
A Decade-Long Access Control Decision That Defined Operational Excellence
As the discussion moved toward commercial considerations, the contrast between upfront cost and long-term value became the focal point of debate. The Chinese-made solution offered a substantially lower initial price, while Virdi, manufactured in Korea, represented a higher capital investment. This difference led to differing perspectives within the client’s evaluation committee. One group emphasized cost efficiency, arguing that the project did not immediately require high storage capacity or enterprise-level performance. Another group strongly advocated for long-term value, emphasizing that a one-time investment in a robust, scalable platform would eliminate recurring replacement costs, reduce operational risk, and protect future expansion plans.
A Decade-Long Access Control Decision That Defined Operational Excellence
At this pivotal moment, the society’s CEO intervened to bring strategic clarity to the decision-making process. He emphasized that infrastructure decisions of this magnitude must be evaluated not on short-term savings, but on reliability, lifespan, and total cost of ownership. Recognizing the long-term operational risks associated with underpowered systems, the CEO approved the deployment of Virdi as the standard access control platform for the entire society project.
A Decade-Long Access Control Decision That Defined Operational Excellence
Following this decision, IOT Systems successfully supplied and deployed more than 450 Virdi units across the project. Today, nearly a decade later, over 425 of those original devices remain fully operational, continuing to perform on the same hardware platform supplied during the initial phase. This outcome stands as a powerful testament to the durability, performance consistency, and long-term value of the Virdi solution, as well as IOT Systems’ commitment to delivering future-ready security infrastructure.
A Decade-Long Access Control Decision That Defined Operational Excellence
This project remains a defining example of how informed leadership, technical validation, and long-term thinking can transform a procurement decision into a decade-long success story. At IOT Systems, we believe enterprise security is not about choosing the lowest cost option, but about investing in solutions that stand the test of time.
True infrastructure decisions are not made for today’s convenience, but for tomorrow’s certainty. We chose reliability, scalability, and long-term value—and ten years later, that decision continues to prove itself.
CEO of the Society