Access control news

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its BioCam300. BioCam300 is a highly cost-effective and affordable IP-based stand-alone access control camera which combines long-range facial recognition, video surveillance and time & attendance, all in a single device. BioCam300 can operate stand-alone (no computer nor panel needed) for quick and easy installations requiring no special wiring, and can also be tied into any existing 3rd part...

Schnöbel will oversee financial management of Vanderbilt from its new international headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, recently announced the addition of Jürgen Schnöbel as Chief Financial Officer. Schnöbel has worked in the security industry since 2001. Over the past 12 years, he has served as the Vice President of Fi...

Respondents also shared their outlook on which vertical market sectors would be the most robust in sales of products and services by the end of this year Confidence in the security marketplace among industry leaders dipped a little last month after rising throughout 2014, according to the February 2015 SIA Security Market Index. The SIA Security Market Index, drawn from an independent survey of members of the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a slight decline to 73.6...

Dr. Thomas de Maizière will introduce the economic security architecture in Germany ASIS International, the world's premier organisation for security management professionals, has announced that Dr. Thomas de Maizière, Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany will be a keynote speaker during the opening plenary at the ASIS 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 30 March. This unique business summit will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, on...

Parc Chanot  to host around 120 exhibitors and brands that offer physical or electronic solutions to all access security issues Parc Chanot is home to the first Euro-Mediterranean trade show, hosting around 120 exhibitors and brands that offer physical or electronic solutions to all access security issues. This varied and well-structured offer includes big names in the industry (international, national and regional companies) and rapidly growing start-ups. Their products...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has partnered with Samsung to provide enterprises with a secure and seamless management and door opening experience via the robust KNOX 2.4 mobile platform that will be integrated into the new Samsung Galaxy S6 smart phone. Enterprises can now deploy HID Mobile Access® using Samsung’s advanced Android secure mobility platform in combination with Seos®, a secure, privacy-protecting mobile access platform. The Seos-po...

The sale allows Observint to focus on developing the company’s DIGIOP video & data management platform Observint Technologies, a leading security technology company based in Austin, TX, recently announced that the company has sold its infinias® access control technology to 3xLOGIC, a provider of intelligent video surveillance solutions with headquarters in Westminster, CO. “Since the acquisition of infinias in September of 2012, the business has more than...

Expansion of the project is said to increase the volume estimate of the deal by 20% NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced that after 3 months of integration work and preparation, its first Tier 1 Design-Win client company has decided to implement NEXT fingerprint sensors in two more of its product models. NEXT said that the expansion of the project increases the volume estimate of the deal by approximately 20% to what it previously quoted to be sensors numbering in 7 digits...

TRI-ED’s 250+ page catalogue showcases the latest technologies from its valued supplier partners TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 product catalogue. The 250+ page catalogue features thousands of products spanning IP, CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion, Fire, Structured Cabling, Sound, Data Communications and Hardware. It is available at all branches throughout North America, as well as online at http://www.tri-ed.com/catalog/. &ld...

PERCo is pleased to inform its customers that the new TTR-08A compact security turnstile is now available at PERCo stock in Estonia, European Union. Pedestrian turnstile is designed for outdoor use without shelter, at temperatures from -20 °C to +55 °C. Unique design of TTR-08A is developed in compliance with the requirements of the international market and offers a secure and modern-looking solution for various outdoor and indoor applications. Security turnstile housing is made of sta...

The new facility provides added space to address Open Options’ continued expansion Due to remarkable growth, Open Options, the open architecture leader in access control, has moved its headquarters to a larger facility within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The new Open Options headquarters is located at 16650 Westgrove, Suite 150, in Addison, Texas, 75001. While the physical address has changed, the post office box address remains the same: P.O. Box 703822, Dallas, Te...

Kurt will be leading the field sales force to include the channel sales and end-user engagement teams AMAG Technology, the worldwide leader of end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, appoints Kurt Takahashi as the Senior Vice President of Sales. Kurt will be leading the field sales force to include the channel sales and end-user engagement teams. He will be helping to implement new strategies to drive growth and extend exceptional cust...

3xLOGIC now will offer a fully integrated, scalable video and EAC cloud solution suited to small or mid-sized businesses 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, recently announced that it has acquired the access control product lines of infinias Inc. The acquisition closed on February 27th, and all related personnel and other moves were completed by March 2nd. “This is an incredibly exciting time for us,” commented Matth...

Allegion will offer tailored products and service to the high-end residential developers in China Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, announced that Allegion Security Technologies (China) Co., Ltd., the subsidy of Allegion in China, has successfully signed a two-year strategic cooperation agreement with China Vanke Co. Ltd., which is the largest residential developer in the world. With the advantage of its global leading innova...

The show showcases innovations for updating one’s product line or home security Global Sources 2015 electronics trade show is on April 11–14, 2015, featuring Consumer Electronics, Electronic Components, and Security Products. Add the latest must-have electronics to product line-up with a visit to the world’s biggest electronics sourcing event –Global Sources Electronics at Asia World-Expo, Hong Kong. This show showcases the latest innovations to u...

The platform will drive the development of secure & privacy protecting mobile applications ASSA ABLOY announced that it will license its Seos® platform for mobile credentials to the broad identity and access management community as well as application developers and consumers.  This powerful new platform will drive the development of a wide range of interoperable, secure and privacy protecting mobile applications, enabling secure access to physical and virtual...

SureView Systems, a leading provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software for the security industry, announced recently a new integration for its Immix® platform with Symmetry™ access control software from AMAG Technology. The integration expands the capabilities of both platforms, allowing customers to benefit from the close integration of Immix Central Station (CS) and Command Center (CC) with AMAG’s Symmetry access control to gain a high level...

Zero’s suite of products will allow Allegion to emphasise on green building applications Allegion Plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through Schlage Lock Company, to acquire Zero International Inc. Zero, a technical solutions brand, is a recognised leader in door and window products for commercial spaces. Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley said that Zero is a va...

The ASIS Welcome Party, powered by Nedap will take place on 29 March 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany Nedap and ASIS International recently signed an agreement, which states that Nedap is to organise the ASIS Welcome Party on the eve of the 14th ASIS European Security Conference & Exhibition in Frankfurt. ‘Nedap organised the ASIS Welcome Party in The Hague for the first time last year. During the evaluation of this we quickly agreed that Nedap should do this again in...

Forum to be held on 3rd - 4th March will focus on issues posing security threats for oil industry in Central Asia The 2nd Central Asia and Caspian Oil & Gas Security Forum will take place next week, on 3rd -4th March at the Ritz Carlton Almaty, with the well renowned international software security group, Kaspersky Lab joining the Forum’s high profile list of sponsors, as a gold sponsor. As the Forum organised by IRN for the second...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, has placed an emphasis on complete specification solutions to save specifiers, architects and contractors time and resources, through the launch of inspec - a new Specification Guide for 2015. inspec marks a move towards consultancy for the specialist security provider, enabling specifiers and architects to seek complete building solutions through products designed to work together, from one provider. Comprising a host of inno...

Kimberlite’s central monitoring station has assisted police in 8,576 apprehensions since 2000 Kimberlite Corporation (Kimberlite), California’s leading provider of verified electronic security for homes, schools and businesses, announces that its Fresno-based central monitoring station assisted law enforcement in 1,081 apprehensions in 2014, breaking its own national record of 1,035 apprehension assists in 2012.  Kimberlite’s central monitoring station h...

Radius has provided consultation to the club restoring spectator capacity & improving spectators' experience Radius Security's partnership with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats has been renewed for a second year after significant improvements with its support, the company has announced. Based in the North West, Radius has provided a range of consultation and other services that have supported the Wildcats over the last 12 months, helping the club begin to restore spectator...

GSA 2015 will be Asia’s first ISIS-themed 2-day conference on “The New Asian Threat Landscape” Key military and security delegates from around the world will gather to attend Asia’s first ISIS-focused homeland security and counter-terrorism Conference and Exhibition, Global Security Asia (GSA) 2015, held at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3 to 5 March 2015. “ISIS presents a credible and wide-reaching threat to globa...

Forum aimed at discussing pressing security concerns affecting the East African region Securing critical infrastructure has become crucial in recent years for companies operating within risk areas. Senior level security experts from oil and gas and construction companies gathered three weeks ago in Nairobi to discuss pressing security concerns affecting the East African region. The meeting was opened on the first day by Charles Mbuvi, Head of Security at VIVO Energy Afri...

In addition to demonstrating functionality of the PLAI specification, the company will cover business and security benefits Join PSIA for this unique session featuring a live demo of the capabilities of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance's new Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification at ISC West 2015. In addition to demonstrating current functionality of the PLAI specification, the company will cover business and security benefits such as:...

The DSC portfolio of security products includes PowerSeries Neo Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces that its home security system from the DSC brand will be featured in the home improvement show Designing Spaces, which appears on the Lifetime television network Friday, February 27 at 7:00 a.m. ET. The television program will showcase DSC, one of the most recognised and robust security alarm...

The BSIA-organised UK Pavilion the focal point of the highest-ever turnout of UK companies The Intersec exhibition held in Dubai last month is fast becoming a must attend event for British security providers. Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its Export Council, who were there in force for the 17th year, report a high level of interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, from integrated systems to access control, CCTV, perim...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division has launched its new High Temperature Label portfolio of wafer-thin UHF RFID tags that endure harsh industrial environments. The company’s High Temperature Labels were originally designed for the automotive industry, where manufacturers use them to identify and track each vehicle both during assembly and throughout its life on the road. Lifetime traceability of...

Nedap has been ASIS' exclusive partner since last year ‘Nedap organised the ASIS Welcome Party in The Hague for the first time last year. During the evaluation of this we quickly agreed that Nedap should do this again in Frankfurt,’ said Michiel Gen, Director EMEA & APAC from ASIS International. ‘We noticed that there is a real need among conference visitors to meet each other in an informal setting on the eve of an ASIS European Security Conference &...