Announcing Biostar 2.9.6 with enhanced security and features

At Crown, our mission is to provide the best workforce management solutions. We’re proud to partner with advanced time-tracking hardware suppliers like Suprema. By combining their cutting-edge clocking devices with our comprehensive time and attendance software, we deliver a seamless, end-to-end service that meets even the most complex requirements.

As technology evolves, so do clocking devices. If you're currently using older models, now is the perfect time to consider upgrading. The latest Suprema devices offer enhanced security and a more intuitive user experience, ensuring your workforce management system stays efficient, secure, and up-to-date.

Introducing Biostar 2.9.6

We’re excited to announce the release of Biostar 2.9.6! This update brings several new features and improvements designed to optimise terminal management. By upgrading to this version, you’ll benefit from the most advanced and up-to-date features and security enhancements, keeping your Biostar product at the cutting edge.

What's new?

• Support for Future Terminals: Enhanced to accommodate upcoming devices such as XPass 2.
• Batch Editing Improvements: Auth Mode editing is now supported in Batch Edit of devices.
• Security Enhancements:
  - Improved protection against security - vulnerabilities.
  - Enhanced SQL Injection safeguards.
  - Upgraded Biostar 2 certificate security
• Increased Authentication Modes: Expanded the maximum number of authentication modes for specific devices.
• Database Optimisation: Added a new index for environments using MS SQL Server databases.
• Wiegand Reader Support: Improved compatibility with Wiegand readers.
• Password Security: The Maximum Invalid Attempts limit option is now applied by default.
• User Interface Enhancements: Improved Biostar 2 Setting UI for better usability.

Next steps

Ready to upgrade? Contact your Crown Account Manager today for a quotation or to discuss your options. Upgrading ensures that you remain at the forefront of workforce management technology, with the latest features and the highest level of security.

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