Access control news

Event have seen increase in overseas visitors from the paramilitary and law enforcement sectors Records were broken at this year's Counter Terror Expo (CTX) exhibition and conference as this pivotal event for the security and counter terror sectors demonstrated its international appeal. Held at Olympia London on 21 and 22 April, CTX attracted VIP visitors from over 30 countries, a 30% increase on the 2014 show. A high profile conference The World Terror Congress, one of the...

Camden Door Controls’ new CV-900 ‘Designer Series’ access control devices are compact, elegantly styled and available in a selection of finishes that will enhance any decor. The ‘Designer Series’ is a complete line of metal backlit keypads, dual format proximity card readers (HID/AWID) and capacitive biometric fingerprint readers. They are elegantly styled and available in a range of anodised architectural finishes (white and metallic silver, charcoal and red). Th...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has successfully launched a mobile student ID system in collaboration with Botosoft, the leading provider of technologies in Africa, to help the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) combat student identity fraud in Nigeria. Every year, beginning in the spring, more than 2.2 million students will register online and receive machine-readable Genuine HID® smart cards. Mobile readers validate new student...

A10 Networks, a leader in application networking, recently announced its virtual application delivery controller (ADC) appliance, vThunder ADC, is now available as a Virtual Machine (VM) image on the Azure Marketplace. The vThunder VM offers dynamic “application-aware” services, including advanced L4-7 load balancing, application acceleration and improved-security in an all-in-one virtual instance. Unifying vThunder with Azure enables extensibility and consistent policies across cust...

dorma+kaba will move up into the global top 3 in the market for security and access solutions Kaba Holding AG, headquartered in Rümlang (Switzerland), and family-owned Dorma Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA, headquartered in Ennepetal (Germany), plan to merge to become the dorma+kaba group. A corresponding transaction agreement was signed yesterday evening. Dorma is a provider of access solutions and related services, and a global market leader in door closers, automatic door sys...

The partnership allows CCTV.Net to offer ZKAccess traditional and advanced biometric access control solutions ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome CCTV.Net as a new distribution partner. CCTV.Net has been serving the industry as a CCTV distributor since 2001. Inventory includes analogue cameras and standalone DVRs, HD-TVI/CVI equipment, NVRs, megapixel network cameras, video analysts, access control systems and more. Bio...

The program is a brand new competition to support and incentivise IoT innovation The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem of wireless control products and services, is announcing the opening of applications for Z-Wave Labs. The program is a brand new competition to support and incentivize IoT innovation on the Z-Wave® platform. The Alliance is seeking entries from start-up companies and entrepreneur...

Paul Tennent, Sales Director for Tavcom, has been appointed Group Sales Director for Linx International Linx International and Tavcom announce they have concluded an agreement resulting in Linx acquiring a majority shareholding in Tavcom. Tavcom is the leading provider of online and classroom based security systems training. The Linx International Group includes Linx Consulting and renowned security management training providers, ARC Training International and Perpetuity...

ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced the launch of the ISONAS EasyWeb 2015 browser-based software that allows users to manage their credentials and monitor access points in real-time across the globe. Business owners can manage their entire access control system from anywhere at anytime and have complete mobile simplicity. The responsive design ensures that the user interface is consistent whether you are using a computer, mobile device, or tablet...

Sunray, one of the leading UK designers, manufacturers and installers of steel commercial doors, fire doors, certified security doors, industrial doors and steel louvre systems, has achieved SR3 and SR4 security rating approval to Loss Prevention Certification Board standard LPS 1175: Issue 7 – for its inward opening steel doors up to a ‘full height’ of 3.075m. First and only company in the UK to achieve SR3 and SR4 approval for steel doors They are believed to be the fi...

ASSA ABLOY’s heavily invested-in factories are award winning in terms of operation & innovation A recent survey, carried out by the EEF, of 400 manufacturing firms suggests that the positive run of output in British manufacturing is set to continue in 2015, with early orders indicating a move back into positive territory. With five product factories across the UK that deliver locks, window hardware, high security doors and hi-tech key and asset management soluti...

Company offers security solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients Trigion Security – the specialist security solution arm of Facilicom UK and one of the fastest growing security companies in the south of England, is looking to expand its reach across the entire country over the next three years – offering innovative security solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients. With an NSI Gold Guarding solution accreditation and...

This will be first appearance of Vanderbilt at a trade event following its completion of acquisition of Security Products from Siemens Vanderbilt, formerly Security Products from Siemens, has announced that it will appear at IFSEC International 2015, which takes place on 16th-18th June at ExCeL, London. The company will demonstrate its latest innovations to over 30,000 expected visitors from over 150 countries, at what is the largest event of its kind for the security industry...

At the event, Wavestore to offer its partners and end-clients a scalable and future-proof video management solution It was announced on 21st April 2015 that Wavestore had been presented with awards Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for International Trade and for Innovation. Wavestore wins most prestigious accolades Wavestore is just one of only two businesses to have won two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise this year, the most prestigious accolades for busines...

Boon Edam Inc., the leading manufacturer of security entrance solutions in North America, recently announced that effective May 1st, its existing software tool, BoonConnect, will be addressable in real time via a web browser and will be a standard feature for both the Tourlock security revolving door and the Circlelock security mantrap portal. BoonConnect is used to troubleshoot, configure and access key door operational data. Technicians will now be able to access a variety of door functions re...

ECKey (www.ECKey.com), the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced that it has introduced VIZpin LITE, a free version of VIZpin, the popular cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) and visitor management service. VIZpin LITE is a single-door version of VIZpin. Any VIZpin-enabled device can be registered at VIZpin.com, letting you send secure, encrypted VIZpin keys to that device from anywhere and to anyone with the VIZpin app.  V...

Report describes the progress in fields such as environmental impact & anti-corruption Axis Communications is publishing its sustainability report for 2014, with environmental considerations, business ethics and corporate social responsibility still in focus. The company’s sustainability report, the fifth in succession, describes the progress made in a number of fields such as environmental impact and anti-corruption. Great progress has also been made in the work...

Milestone is increasing its support for key distribution partners, and creating initiatives to accelerate more growth Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), hosted more than 100 of its UK partners, customers and key media representatives at its new UK & Ireland headquarters in Green Park, Reading on April 28. Marks the beginning of a significantly increased investment “It is great to celebrate this important stage in...

The event will feature 33 high-level educational sessions divided over three parallel tracks ASIS International, the world’s premier organisation for security professionals, has announced that it is accepting applications from industry leaders interested in presenting at its 7th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition (ASIS Middle East 2016) that will take place on 21-23 February 2016 in Dubai, UAE. ASIS Middle East 2016 is expected to attract mor...

Top 2014 Symmetry Authorised Resellers were presented with Eagle Awards Top performing integrators from throughout the US and Canada were awarded AMAG Technology’s coveted Eagle Award at the company’s annual Eagle Award reception held at ISC West on April 17. Top 2014 Symmetry Authorized Resellers were presented with Eagle Awards in recognition for their commitment to selling Symmetry products and exceptional sales efforts.   “We appreciate the bus...

TDSi will highlight business opportunities for installers in providing integrated security Integrated security manufacturer TDSi and its technology distributor Midwich, will be welcoming visitors to Technology Showcase North 2015, which is being held on Wednesday 6th May at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. TDSi will be highlighting the business opportunities for installers in providing integrated security and access control solutions as part of the wider IT systems us...

FIPS 201-2 compliant and global Physical Access Control System (PACS) experts, Gallagher, show they can achieve under 1.5 second PIV transactions at a recent National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) workshop in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Hilderegard Ferraiolo, PIV Program Lead at NIST, put a question to Gallagher and a panel of PACS vendors at the workshop - is a 1.5 second PIV transaction possible? Efficient PIV card transcations The GSA's Office of Government Wide Policy - Identit...

Alan comes with more than 14 years' experience in the security industry Allegion has confirmed the appointment of Alan Kent as Key Account Manager for the South UK, in a move which highlights the importance of regionalised bespoke door hardware specification for the specialist security provider. With more than 14 years’ experience in the security industry, Alan will be based in the field conducting travel across the South of the UK - from Lands’ End to Margate...

Proceeds from the April 16th event will support children in the U.S. through the Rebuilding Hope at Home program Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised more than $120,000 at ISC West this year through their sixth annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk and other events.  “The volunteer participation and fund raising efforts for Mission 500 at ISC West 2015 were s...

The design enhances user convenience & minimises delays for visitors Comelit has added to its market-leading access control range for apartment blocks and residential complexes with the ‘Mini’ video door entry phone, which the company will be demonstrating at this year’s IFSEC 2015 in June at London’s Excel Centre. The ‘Mini’ is an enhanced version of Comelit’s entry-level solution, which maximises security while remaining uno...

Assa Abloy will reveal how its solutions enable customers the correct level of access across a wide range of end user markets ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will exhibit its unrivalled breadth of product choice on stand D1700 in Hall S17 at Excel, London, from 16-18 June. Access across a wide range of end user markets At the exhibition we will reveal how our future-proof solutions, enable customers the correct level of access across a wide range...

B9512G awarded as Best in Intrusion Detection & Prevention Solutions in SIA 2015 New product Showcase The new B9512G G Series Control Panel from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has won the Best in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions award in the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) program during the recent ISC West exposition in Las Vegas. This annual awards program recognises innovative products and solutions in elect...

Wocket® supports a wide range of retailers and merchants, as well as ATM's & gas stations NXT-ID, Inc., a biometric authentication company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, announces that its Wocket® Smart Wallet will commence shipping to pre-order customers the first week of May, 2015 and will be fulfilling all paid pre-orders through the month of May. Gino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer said, "This is a significant milestone for the company as Woc...

Paul brings experience of strategic planning surrounding large and complicated projects Wessex Fire & Security has appointed Paul Joy as Major Works Installation Manager. The company, based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, is part of the Wessex Group and works across the south of the country. Paul's previous experience Paul Joy has previously run his own electrical contracting business and has also worked for some of the biggest names in the sector. The industry veteran who l...

Mike brings wealth of experience in leading consumer-based, self-gen and door-to-door sales Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has hired Michael S. Fredricks to fill the role of Vice President, Residential Field Sales. Fredricks will report to Jamie Haenggi, Protection 1’s Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer and will be based out of the company’s Chicago headquarters. &ldquo...