Amazon has rolled out an extension of its palm recognition technology, Amazon One, with a new enterprise edition named Amazon One Enterprise, this innovative technology allows company employees to use their palm print as an alternative to traditional security cards, passwords, or other identity verification methods, streamlining access to buildings and computer systems.
The Amazon One Enterprise service transforms palm scanning into a sophisticated authentication mechanism, enabling employees to gain entry to their workplace or securely access sensitive data such as financial information or human resources records with a simple hand wave.
Amazon offers companies the ability to deploy Amazon One scanners at their premises and manage user accounts, devices, and software updates through the AWS Management Console interface, facilitating efficient system oversight and operation.
Initially introduced in September 2020, Amazon One was first implemented in select Amazon retail stores. Subsequently, the company expanded the technology’s reach to include independent retail stores and other locations operated by third parties.
Amazon announced the Amazon One Enterprise service during the re:Invent conference, though it has not yet disclosed the cost of the associated devices or services, the service is currently available as a pilot program in the United States.
Initially adopted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its global cloud infrastructure and data center management, the biometric technology of Amazon One has also extended to external sector clients such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, Boon Edam—a manufacturer of revolving doors, and Kone, known for its escalators and elevators.
Amazon promotes its Amazon One service as a cost-effective and more secure alternative for institutions compared to traditional security and personal verification options like security cards and passwords.
Dilip Kumar, Amazon’s Vice President responsible for Web Services applications development, has stated that the service combines privacy with ease for users, who can now enter buildings and access tech resources simply by scanning their palms over the dedicated devices.
The company intends to broaden the application of this technology across all its facilities, yet it has not clarified whether this system will be implemented in its own administrative offices.
