Access control news

Orion will be showcasing their foundational access control solutions along with their software Orion Entrance Control, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and customised access control solutions, will be debuting at ISC West 2015 in Las Vegas at the Sand Expo Center, located in the Venetian, Booth #5135, with a Kindle Fire HD giveaway. Orion will be featuring their Optical Barrier Swing Glass – High Glass (OBSG-HG) solution that comes with 3/8-inch, clear, tempered, &...

Wrapping the tour, 21st Century Distributing will head to Baltimore, MD to exhibit at Electronic Security Expo 21st Century Distributing, the premier consumer electronics distributor serving the Southeast, announced recently the schedule for their first-ever mobile demo, Integration Innovation Roadshow, which will hit six major regional cities before concluding with an exhibition at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX). "Each year we look forward to reconnecting with customers,...

Morse Watchmans has received an updated factory certification from Lenel Systems International, Inc. to include KeyWatcher® Touch Key Management System support for v6.6 and v7.0 of the Lenel® OnGuard access control system. The updated certification ensures that KeyWatcher Touch supports segmentation in the OnGuard system. In addition, the OnGuard module adds a dozen standard card formats and supports the ability to add card formats generated by the new card format builder utility in KeyW...

The fastest gains will be in parts of Asia, Central and South America, Africa, and the Middle East World demand for security equipment will increase 6.8 percent annually to $126 billion in 2018. The fastest gains will be in parts of Asia, Central and South America, Africa, and the Middle East, where security markets are relatively underdeveloped and the intensity of security product use is low. In the US and Western Europe, an improved economic outlook and rebound in building...

Secutech offers a series of concurrent events with substantial support from the industry’s foremost brands and associations The 18th edition of Secutech will take place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the annual show features 420 exhibitors who will showcase an array of the latest components, finished products and integration solutions in electronic security, home se...

CTX to showcase the latest technology, equipment, and training services which will strongly assist anti-terror services Counter Terror Expo (CTX), the leading international exhibition and conference dedicated to mitigating the threat of terrorism, will be staged at Olympia, London on April 21 and 22, 2015. The event comes at a time when the threat from terrorism across much of the world is at heightened levels. As the threats have increased and mutated, so the responses of co...

Sir Ranulph Fiennes will touch on how the ability to perform under extreme pressure determines success Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE has recently been revealed as the second high-profile speaker confirmed for the Inspirational Speaker Series at this year’s Protection & Management Series; he will take to the stage on Wednesday 17th June at 2.30pm at ExCeL London. The world’s greatest living explorer at Protection & Management 2015 Pushing the boundaries o...

At the booth, attendees can learn how Pure IP technology expands access control to non-traditional applications ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC West trade show, the largest security event in the world. The ISC West show will be take place on April 15- 17 2015 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, NV. At the show, ISONAS will be showcasing network-based “Pure IP” panel-les...

HID Global’s broad reach and Quantum Secure’s software suite will help customers mitigate risk and ensure compliance HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has acquired Quantum Secure, a leading provider of software solutions for managing identities, access compliance and provisioning access within physical security infrastructure. With this acquisition, HID Global will enhance its ability to deliver an end-to-end id...

Adams Rite, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY has worked with IKON, an aluminium systems company to produce a specialist, double door, suitable for use in high security plant and engine rooms. Using the innovative Adams Rite Sentinel 6 deadlock that complies with the stringent BS EN 12209, at security grade 6, and the 7201S flushbolt, the IKDS50 louvre doorsets were fully tested to PAS24. Enhanced security The rigorous testing process demonstrated the IKDS50 doorset offers...

Mul-T-Lock UK offers the Traka21, stand-alone key management system. Traka21 combines innovative RFID technology and robust design for locksmiths to offer small and medium sized businesses intelligent management of up to 21 keys or keysets in an affordable plug and play unit. Traka21 authorises, secures and monitors all keys, automatically controlling and recording when a key is used and by whom – information which is made available either through the cabinet’s display or by exporti...

Elpas, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, expands its Infant Protection Solution with the introduction of the Elpas Mother Bracelet, a wearable electronic bracelet designed for ease of use by mothers and hospital staff in maternity departments. Elpas Mother Bracelet – Ensures accuracy and safety of mother-baby pairings The Mother Bracelet is used to ensure the accuracy and safety of mother-baby pairings, preventing mismatches or possible infant abductions within materni...

Designed specifically for use within security applications, Dantech Electronic Engineering have released their new range of flexible installation, high-performance, SecurePoE and battery maintained MidspanUPS power supplies. Offering installers and designers a flexible, simple and cost-effective solution, the new Dantech SecurePoE products feature a secure enclosure with all connections inside and unique anti-tamper contacts, which can be used to increase system security. Making installation an...

Vicki will be based in Worcestershire area and will cover the South of England dealing with Alpro’s considerable OEM base Alpro Architectural Hardware (A division of IEC Limited), based at Poole Dorset have appointed Vicki Hawkes as their new Southern Area Sales Manager. Vicki will be based in the Worcestershire area and will cover the South of England dealing with Alpro’s considerable OEM base. Previous work experience Vicki was previously Area Sales Manager wit...

Viscount Systems CEO and President will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 26 Viscount Systems Inc. ("Viscount"), a software company specialising in physical and logical security solutions, recently announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Conference call to review results Dennis Raefield, CEO and President of Viscount Systems, will hold a confere...

ASSA, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK is providing an intelligent electromechanical locking system to the professional market with its innovative CLIQ™ range. The range is ideal for use in corporate office spaces and headquarters, improving security, despite restrictive budgets without the associated cost and complexity. The range consists of electronic cylinders in various shapes and sizes and intelligent user keys with CLIQ™ Remote solution – an acces...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the commercial availability of HID Trusted Tag® Services, a cloud-based authentication platform that adds trust to “proof of presence” and Internet of Things (IoT) applications using NFC technology. Proven in numerous pilot deployments with HID Global partners, HID Trusted Tag Services provides a comprehensive and easy-to-use secure authentication environment that delivers significantly greater c...

Company recorded revenue of $65.5 million (USD) and increase in market capital to $357 million (USD) Suprema announced financial results for its 2014 fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2014. The company posted record high yearly revenue of $65.5 million (USD) and increase in market capital to $357 million (USD). The results were fuelled by all-time record revenue from access control and time & attendance devices as well as a strong performance in ID solution device sales. Dou...

The 26-strong team are taking up the challenge to raise a total of £10,000 for Perennial Employees from Integritas Landscapes, part of the Securitas group, are to take up the Three Peaks Challenge this spring, conquering the UK’s three highest mountains in just 24 hours. The 26-strong team, who will begin their journey at the base of Ben Nevis on 22 May, are taking up the challenge to raise a total of £10,000 for Perennial, the UK’s only charity su...

BSIA underlines the need of a reputable training provider, which adheres to Codes of Conduct and British Standards Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Training Providers Section have spoken out in response to a BBC undercover investigation which revealed incidents of malpractice at two security training centres. Aired on Monday 23rd March, BBC London’s Inside Out programme investigated malpractice at two training centres offering security qualif...

Mario Garcia, MD PTTC The Training Company, will be discussing recent SIA cards scandal on the BBC Inside Out programme A leading security training company based in London has spoken out about corrupt practices in the industry in a BBC Inside Out programme due to be aired on Monday 23rd March. After a recent scandal which has seen untrained students able to gain Security Industry Authority (SIA) cards without even sitting an exam, PTTC The Training Company, is attempting to sh...

Kwikset executive Larry Goldman to address home automation revenue opportunities at ISC west "Securing Your Future with Home Automation" will be one of the featured presentations at ISC West in Las Vergas, the premier trade show in the security industry. The presentation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015, from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., in Meeting Room 102 of the Sands Expo Center. This course will review key statistical data from the CEA on industry trends and revi...

HID Global’s Lumidigm biometrics solutions combine convenience with security by using patented multispectral imaging technology HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its Lumidigm® biometrics solutions for banking, healthcare and citizen ID applications in booth #200 at the connect:ID Conference, from March 23-25, 2015 in Washington D.C. Four company executives are participating in the conference program,...

The partnership combines Vanderbilt’s security management solutions with SwiftData’s Pinwheel DME Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, announced recently a strategic partnership with SwiftData Technology, a provider of custom-configurable data management systems. The partnership combines Vanderbilt’s industry-leading access control and security management so...

Forum will take place on 25-26 March 2015 at Mövenpick Golden Horn Hotel Istanbul, Turkey Oil and gas pipeline networks are particularly vulnerable critical infrastructure, which can be found in some of the world’s biggest conflict zones in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America; as well as in remote and hostile territories where the costs of conventional monitoring methods are too high to implement. The only platform addressing security methods to pro...

ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Bluetooth readers and access control systems, has announced the release of its VP1 Dual Mode Reader. ECKey announced the launch of their VP1 “Dual Mode” Reader, which is a complete electronic access control system that eliminates the hassle and expense of panels, cards, readers, software and networks.  It works with VIZpin, their cloud-based SaaS (Security as a Service), that lets you send, revoke and monitor electronic keys anytime from a...

Sensor Access are proud to bring to the market a range of long range readers, suitable for a variety of different applications this cost effective solution is a great addition to sensors diverse range of products. These readers offer passive reading technology ensuring maximum performance and as the cards do not require a battery this makes the cards much more cost effective than an active tag. Available in 3 varieties The S-UHF-R2 reader is ideal for hands free and DDA applications and offers...

Charlie will be responsible for developing new sales and providing on-going service to DMP authorised dealers throughout the region Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Charlie Osborn to the position of Dealer Development Manager in the New England Region, which includes upstate New York. He will be responsible for developing new sales and providing on-going service to DMP authorised dealers throughout the region, helping them to grow their businesses. “Charlie m...

Steve Ross moves into the new role with 20 years’ experience and knowledge of the UK cylinder market ASSA ABLOY UK has announced the appointment of Steve Ross to the new position of Cylinder Business Development Director, to drive further growth across all cylinder platforms, padlocks and ancillaries. This is a strategic initiative embracing cylinders across all group business units and brands including ASSA, Abloy, Mul-T-Lock, Yale and UNION. Steve Ross moves into thi...

An earnings release will be issued after market close on March 25 Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced it will conduct a conference call on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. ET to review its fourth quarter and full year results (for the quarter and year ended January 31, 2015) and outlook for the year ending January 31, 2016. An earnings release will be issued after market close on March 25. Conference call A real-time webcast of the conference call will be avail...