Economic rationale. for modernizing access control and management systems using biometric technologies at enterprises of the fuel and energy complex

The relevance of the study is driven by the growing requirements for economic security and operational efficiency of enterprises in the fuel and energy complex (FEC), which are strategically important for the national economy. The aim of the work is to develop and substantiate economically the model for modernizing access control and management systems (ACS) based on biometric technologies, aimed at reducing operational costs and minimizing risks. The study employed methods of comparative economic analysis, computational-analytical methods for assessing costs and economic effects, as well as business process modeling. The scientific novelty lies in the comprehensive assessment of the economic consequences of implementing a biometric ACS integrated with a task management system, which has not been previously considered within the context of the FEC's industry economy. The findings indicate that the pilot implementation of a facial recognition-based solution can achieve an annual economic effect of 17.38 million rubles with a payback period of 0.3 years, due to reduction in payroll costs and eliminating costs on tangible materials. The key findings demonstrate the high economic feasibility and significant scalability potential of the proposed model for enhancing the competitiveness and economic sustainability of FEC enterprises.

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