Access control applications

HID Global and DLRS join forces to provide ICAO-compliant passport card solution to Irish government

The companies are providing enrolment via mobile app, ICAO-compliant smart cards and production management International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Eleventh Symposium and Exhibition – DLRS Limited, the leading security printing company in Ireland, recently announced the successful roll-out of the Irish Passport Card. End-to-end secure identity solution DLRS Limited joined forces with HID Global® Ireland Teoranta, a worldwide leader in secure identity soluti...

Milestone XProtect Access Control Module heightens security at Turvatiimi Oyj's new premises

The solution ensures a secure working environment without compromising the convenient interaction between employees The Milestone Systems XProtect Access Control Module is being used by Turvatiimi Oyj, a leading Finnish security company, to ensure a fully integrated, visual access control security system to protect the company’s new premises. The Finnish security company had various requirements that their new security system needed to fulfil: handling visitors secu...

Comelit supplies IP video entry and communications system for New Atlas Wharf at London’s Docklands

Comelit’s IP systems enable the site concierge to inform residents about missed callers or deliveries Working with installers Beta Security, Comelit has supplied its IP video entry system for access control and resident messaging at New Atlas Wharf in the Surrey Quays area of London’s Docklands. New Atlas Wharf is a modern ten-storey residential development comprising 153 apartments across nine buildings on the north bank of the Thames in Tower Hamlets, within walk...

Corvus Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission Enrollment System deployed at Jacksonville Naval Hospital

SWFT provides end-to-end accountability for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data The Jacksonville Naval Hospital has procured the Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) Enrollment System from Corvus Integration, Inc, a veteran-owned small business based out of Reston, Virginia. These SWFT Systems will enable users to upload electronic fingerprints and demographic information for applicants requiring a background investigation. The SWFT system eliminates the manua...

Dahua provides video surveillance solution for Villa d’Este hotel in Italy

In total, the hotel has installed 75 units comprised of different camera types from the Dahua Eco Savvy 2.0 series The Villa d’Este has been nestled in Cernobbio for almost 150 years. It was built in 1568 as a private residence and was transformed into a hotel in 1873. The Villa itself is a great example of Renaissance architecture and its luxurious rooms are located majestically along the shore of Lake Como. For years, many international awards have been bestowed upon V...

Quantum Secure sponsors Identity, Credentialing & Access Management Laboratory at Capitol Technology University

The installation of Quantum Secure techin the lab provides students with a clearunderstanding of PIAM and its applications Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has announced their sponsorship of the Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) Laboratory at Washington D.C.’s Capitol Technology University. As an industry technology partner to the school’s Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protec...

Interphone installs access control and roller-shutter solution to enhance safety at Riverside Car Park, London

The roller shutter has been installed at the top of a ramp leading down into the basement Interphone, the leading security systems and building technology integrator, has completed an access control and roller shutter solution for Riverside West Car Park in Wandsworth, South West London. The installation is designed to enhance safety and protection for the underground car park’s customers and their belongings, with plans to extend the project into other areas of the site...

SALTO RFID XS4 locks provide safe and secure environment at The University of Colorado, Boulder

In summer 2013, The University of Colorado at Boulder, commonly referred to as CU-Boulder, completed its project to install 5,700 SALTO RFID locks, replacing their previous magnetic stripe locks throughout all of the University’s residence halls. SALTO Systems’ use of RFID technology (Mifare, NFC, Desfire EV1), its robust architecture, and its ease of use all combined to make SALTO the clear choice for the future of CU-Boulder’s residence halls. Increased security awareness, a...

Comelit and Interphone supply ViP video entry system for 193 high-end apartments in London

The whole of Comelit’s ViP access control suite is focused on functionality and ease of use Working with security systems and building technology integrator Interphone Limited, Comelit has supplied its ViP video entry system for 193 high-end apartments at Queensmead Terrace in the St John’s Wood area of London, near Lord’s Cricket Ground. Challenges The installation was a retrofit project where cabling options were limited and there was a need to minimise e...

3xLOGIC Intelli-M access control solution secures Denver City Schools, Texas

3xLOGIC Intelli-M access control solution covers nearly 700 doors across 10 buildings in the school district 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, recently announced that Denver City Schools, in Texas, has completed installation of 3xLOGIC’s Intelli-M access control solution at nearly 700 doors across 10 buildings in the school district. Plans call to complete an additional 200 doors by the end of the current year. In late 2010,...

Alpro's Transom door closers and pull handles installed at Leyton Mount building in Bournemouth

The site is a crescent-shaped development with 62 dwellings and a projecting lower ground floor Transom door closers and pull handles from Alpro Architectural Hardware have been installed at Leyton Mount, a five-storey mixed use building in Bournemouth. Automated door opening & closing The site is a crescent-shaped development with 62 dwellings and a projecting lower ground floor with commercial space and a café. The development is one of a planned programme of 17...

ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locking solution secures and simplifies access control at Aberdeen University

Two blocks composed of multiple 6-bedroom apartments were equipped with Aperio® wireless online cylinders Students test any access management system to its limit. As part of a £10 million refurbishment programme, Aberdeen University sought a modern security solution for its refit of accommodation blocks at Hillhead Student Village. The prestigious university demanded affordable access control that would operate within tight budget constraints, yet without compromisin...

Lock-Tech deploys SALTO Aelement electronic locking system to secure No Man’s Fort

SALTO Aelement electronic locking system was selected for its ability to incorporate the client’s existing door handles A mile offshore from the Isle of Wight, appearing to float in the Solent, you can find one of Britain’s most unique Victorian structures. Built between 1867 and 1880, No Man’s Fort has recently been re-launched as a luxury hotel and party venue by AmaZing Venues, part of the Clarenco Group. Originally designed to house 80 soldiers defen...

Traka Automotive installs networked key management system at Harry Fairbairn’s Glasgow BMW dealerships in Giffnock

Since the system’s installation, the dealership has seen 100% user adoption & positive feedback from staff Traka Automotive, leading provider of electronic key management systems to car dealers, has installed its networked key management system at Harry Fairbairn’s Glasgow BMW and Mini dealerships in Giffnock. Early results are showing car key losses have been eliminated and agent productivity is also up. Remotely tracking keys After a careful evaluation of s...

Castel IP intercom solution protects London Underground’s maintenance sites from theft

Transport for London deployed Castel IP intercom system with Honeywell surveillance & access control system London Underground has embarked on a major security upgrade at its London maintenance depots. The facilities available at the busy sites include general maintenance, train-cleaning and driver rest areas. A large number of employees, suppliers and other visitors pass through LU’s various depots on a daily basis. Working alongside Honeywell Security, Castel has s...

Vanderbilt Security Management System manages site access for The Boldt Company construction firm

Boldt uses the Vanderbilt SMS to grant site access and track employees on the job to ensure their safety Customer Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, The Boldt Company is one of the largest professional construction services firms in the nation. From the original storefront carpentry shop opened by Martin Boldt in 1889, the company has expanded to offer world-class construction services, including general construction, design/build, real estate development and consulting an...

Boon Edam Trilock 60 turnstiles completes 20 years at Grand National Transport Terminal in Panama

For nearly 20 years, 75 waist high Boon Edam turnstiles have been operating at GTNT Boon Edam, the leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors in the Americas, recently announced that for nearly 20 years, 75 waist high turnstiles have been operating successfully at the Gran Terminal de Transporte de Panamá (Grand National Transport Terminal or GTNT). During this extended period, the turnstiles have operated at the highest level of performance, thanks...

Green Gate Access Systems for Estuary Housing Association

The association gates are safe, force tested and are going to be quarterly serviced and managed for breakdowns and repairs Green Gate Access Systems have been appointed by Estuary Housing Association to manage the safety and maintenance of their automated gates. The not-for-profit organisation provides affordable housing and services to residents across the South East of England and currently owns and manages more than 4000 properties. At the forefront of gate safety, Estuary...

Wavestore VMS for two Harley-Davidson dealerships in NY

Wavestore management and storage server was set up to support domes and 360 degree cameras by Vivotek From across the Atlantic comes news that Wavestore Video Management Software (VMS) is helping to maintain a high level of security at two Harley-Davidson dealerships. Harley-Davidson of NYC Tribeca is a unique two-level space in the heart of New York City which has become a recent welcome addition for bike enthusiasts from the area and for visitors from around the world. The...

Urmet’s IPervoice video entry and access control solution secures St Joseph’s Gate in Mill Hill, London

The Urmet products  has the ability to blend with the Grade II-listed architecture Urmet’s IPervoice video entry and access control solution has been installed at St Joseph’s Gate, an apartment complex located at a former foreign missionary college in Mill Hill, London. The system was chosen for the redevelopment of the Berkeley Group’s site due to its simple installation process and the ability of Urmet products to blend with the Grade II-listed archite...

ASSA ABLOY's UNION provides keyULTRA system to West Cumberland Hospital

UNION’s keyULTRA™ 6 pin masterkey system offers improved key control for NHS security and facilities managers UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is supplying its keyULTRA™ system to the state of the art West Cumberland Hospital. The hospital is based in Whitehaven, Cumbria and is set to open in October 2015. Facilities will include 261 beds; the majority of which will be...

Comelit provides access control for Embassy Gardens

Comelit's ViP range of stainless steel digital entrance panels were installed at door stations across seven blocks of apartments Working with installers, Blakegow, Comelit has provided access control for 639 apartments – both high-end and affordable – in a 60-acre mixed-use development site in Battersea, London. The site will also accommodate the new US embassy. Blakegow and consulting engineers, Hoare Lea, opted for bespoke stainless steel digital entrance panels...

Matrix Time-Attendance solution improves productivity at GRUH Finance in India

Matrix also offered web-based employee self-service portal for employees to login into the system from any place Company profile GRUH Finance – a subsidiary of HDFC Ltd. is a Housing Finance Company (HFC) recognised by National Housing Bank. GRUH Finance established in 1988 and is headquartered at Ahmedabad in western India. It has a network of 120 offices across seven states of India. It is expanding its network base with approximately 500 employees located at various...

Securitas to manage National Gallery security staff services

Securitas will also manage some visitor facing services for the Gallery The National Gallery has appointed Securitas as its partner to manage some visitor facing and security staff services. This is part of its commitment to modernisation and a move that will enable the gallery to operate with greater flexibility, allowing it to provide an even better service to its more than 6 million annual visitors and maintain its position as one of the leading global art attractions. Th...

ISONAS PowerNet all-in-one reader controller offers secure access for Goodwill-Suncoast facilities

The first implementation of an ISONAS PowerNet Reader-Controller for Goodwill-Suncoast came in 2007 Goodwill-Suncoast was founded in October of 1954 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company headquarters still remain in St. Petersburg and currently provide service to thousands of people in 11 of the surrounding counties. In 2007, IT Director, Jason Martino and IT Operations Manager, Mike Weaver, began their search for an Access Control System that could meet their needs of easil...

ISONAS PowerNet reader-controller provides secured entry for Recovery.4.Life treatment centre

With the help of PowerNet, the company can track who entered the inner rooms of the facility and when Recovery.4.Life LLC, located in Boise, ID is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment provided on an outpatient basis. With a goal of treating all aspects of addiction with the most advanced, industry leading and innovative treatment, Recovery.4.Life creates treatment plans for individuals tailored to the pers...

ISONAS system provides access control functionality for Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics

ISONAS system was well received and expanded to additional departments Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics meets the healthcare needs of Adams County, Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Located in the central Wisconsin Village of Friendship, surrounded by beautiful farm lands, the original hospital was dedicated in July 1959. The original hospital featured a surgery suite, maternity ward, emergency room, laboratory, x-ray room, and support services, along with a total o...

ISONAS PowerNet access control system installed at Heart 'n Home Hospice & Palliative Care

The ISONAS system provides ability for assigning access permissions on door-by-door basis for individuals or groups Since its establishment in 2004, Heart 'n Home Hospice & Palliative Care has optimised the quality of life for individuals in the final stages of terminal illness. Heart 'n Home has become the leading hospice provider in Idaho and Eastern Oregon, having served over 2,500 patients since opening in March of 2004. In addition to the original office in Fruitland,...

ISONAS Pure IP access control solution protects students at Palestine Independent School District

ISONAS’ Crystal Matrix software integrated with Telecenter U PA system allows immediate lock down David Long, Technology Director for Palestine Independent School District describes the ISONAS PowerNet™ Reader as the “Swiss Army Knife” of access control. David was faced with a dilemma when it came to his district’s access control system – he was tired of paying someone to service and update his old proprietary system as the districts needs e...

ISONAS Crystal Matrix and IPVideo Access Commander integration offer secure access for South Country Central School District

The integrated system gives school administrators the ability to monitor and respond to security events as they happen South Country Central School District, located in Suffolk County, NY, is dedicated to high quality education for its students in six schools from kindergarten to high school. In addition to education, like all schools in this modern age, South Country is also committed to keep their students, staff, and facilities safe. In 2010, to meet increasing current-day...