Access control news
Among the enhancements to its biometric card, Zwipe recently announced that presently installed proximity card readers, as well as smart card readers, can now be used by organisations that want to add biometric authorisation to their verification process without having to implement biometric readers. An on-card fingerprint scanner with 3D capacitive technology resides on the new contactless Zwipe Access biometric card which is compatible with all popular ISO 14443 proximity and smart card reader...
CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco recently announced the release of version 6.9 of the AC2000 suite of access control and security management software. This new version of the software offers improved security features and increases the performance of the AC2000 software suite including AC2000, AC2000 Airport and AC2000 Lite. “AC2000 is an integrated security management system that is designed with the customer in mind, providing flexible solutions that help...
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently introduced at the Broadband World Forum (BBWF) 2014 its new reverse power feed (RPF) technology, a critical technology for FTTdp and G.fast deployments. G.fast, the new xDSL standard for 1gbps over copper, has a maximum expected range of 250 meters (m). In order to achieve the highest data rates with G.fast, shorter loop lengths are required which leads t...
Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Security Products business, part of the Siemens’ Building Technologies Division. The business will be renamed Vanderbilt International. Security industry veteran Joseph J. Grillo will be Managing Director, working from the new operational headquarters in Germany.The acquisition will significantly boost Vanderbilt&...
Wouter Vansteenkiste will strengthen the team that manages Nedap’s worldwide partner channel Nedap has appointed Wouter Vansteenkiste as Senior Channel Development Manager of Nedap Identification Systems, leading specialist in systems for automatic identification of vehicles and people and wireless detection of vehicles in parking bays. Vansteenkiste will strengthen the team that manages Nedap’s worldwide partner channel. He brings 18 years of experience in product...
The partnership has resulted in the world's first contactless payment card featuring an integrated fingerprint sensor MasterCard and Zwipe have announced their partnership for the launch of the world's first contactless payment card featuring an integrated fingerprint sensor. The launch of the card comes after a successful live pilot with Norway's Sparebanken DIN, aligned to the Eika Group, as an answer to the complex challenge of providing a fast, convenient payment solution...
ASSA ABLOY UK has extended its door closer range to offer adjustable power, speed and latch control for improved accessibility across all applications. ASSA ABLOY’s new DC1110A and DC140A Rack & Pinion door closers are suitable for a range of projects, from private to commercial and public sector, for both light and heavy weight doors. The new door closers ‘auto’ adjusts to compensate for temperature fluctuations and are user adjustable to compensate for general wear &...
PERCo swing gates are created for indoor installations. Special design allows blending them into numerous locations. The product range of PERCo gates includes automatic and electromechanical models. The new WMD-06 electric swing gate is designed for managing pedestrian flows at entrance points of industrial facilities, banks, administrative buildings, retail outlets, railway terminals, airports, etc. The WMD-06 swing gate features a tempered glass swing panel available in two versions: a stand...
Leary will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management for Sargent and Greenleaf Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc. (S&G), a subsidiary of STANLEY Security and a leading manufacturer of high security locks and locking systems for safes, vaults and high-security cabinets, has appointed Brian Leary as Chief Operating Officer. Leary most recently served as the Senior Vice President for Reading Rock, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of concrete products i...
Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers Matrix, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade Security and Telecom solutions is participating in IFSEC India. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions. Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers to enhance security in the organisation. COSEC ARC i...
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has completed its second successful mobile access control pilot with RFI Communications & Security Systems at Netflix®, the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying TV series and films. For the latest project, pilot participants used the HID Mobile Access® solution on a variety of Samsung and Apple smartphones with Bluetooth Smart communications channels, and utilised HID Gl...
The CodeLoxx LC double knob cylinder from ABUS Seccor provides an elegant electronic solution which better protects doors against intrusion whilst at the same time offering the convenience of key-free living. Hardened protective components ensure supreme mechanical resistance. Picking tools and skeleton keys cannot be used to access the locking mechanism thanks to the sealed door knob. The door can be opened both with an electronic key and by entering a code. For this purpose, an innovative dig...
As Global Application Engineer, Terrill will lead dealer training and technical support programs for the Western U.S territory Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has hired David Terrill as a Global Application Engineer for the Western U.S territory. Terrill has worked in the security and life safety industry for more than two decades, holding NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level IV Certification since 1994. &l...
Nedap has demonstrated how security systems can be directly adjusted to meet new requirements Nedap responds to new challenges in the field of security with the use of software components in security systems. These challenges arise from changing laws and regulations – such as the Act on Privacy, proposed by the European Commission – and increasing external threats, such as hackers. Under the influence of these changes, Security Managers have to deal with a complete...
Napco featured products that meet and exceed the market demands for security, connectivity, locking and access control Napco Security Technologies, Inc., Continental Access, Alarm Lock and Marks USA recently exhibited at the ASIS show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA from September 29 to October 2, 2014 with over 20,000 security professionals from 80 countries in attendance. Napco featured products and solutions that meet and exceed the market demands for se...
The three-day show in Ho Chi Minh City featured advanced security products, solutions and services The seventh edition of Secutech Vietnam gathered 4,252 visitors when it was held from 20 – 22 August 2014 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the renowned annual show is known as the country’s leading trade fair for the security, fire and safety industry. Th...
The four ABUS group companies presented their new packaging concept as well as sales support solutions Around 40,000 visitors from over 110 countries flocked to the Messe Essen conference centre in the last week of September 2014. When they arrived, the many attendees were welcomed with the ABUS Group's conference motto: "Welcome to a world of security". At our 550 m² exhibition space, they were able to see the networked security solutions available to the consumers of to...
The latest Aperio® products havebeen integrated into the SchneiderElectric access control product line Global specialist in energy, Schneider Electric has partnered with Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, to enhance its Continuum building management system. Access Control’s latest Aperio® wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon and L100 – the world’s first complete wireless security lock, have all been integrated into the Schneider...
It has never been easier for a locksmith to get aboard the fastest growing segment of the lock industry. With the new SMARTair™ Genesis program, locksmiths receive a simple, easy-to-install access control system complete with a training package to help them sell, install, and maintain the latest wireless access control system from TESA. “SMARTair™ Genesis complements the locksmith's existing mechanical key business and allows them to enter access control sales without breaking...
SimonsVoss engineers have managed to make the digital locking cylinder 3061 directly network-capable. The function of the WaveNet node has been integrated into the cylinder’s electronic knob, making it possible to communicate wirelessly with a SimonsVoss locking cylinder anywhere in the world using the SimonsVoss software. The functionality of the WaveNet node has been shrunk to the size of a 2 euro coin, making the new network-enabled electronic knob just 2 mm longer. The knob’s sp...
The card emulation, in other words the imitation of cards, is now the most interesting mode for access control in particular. Namely because the smartphone can adopt smartcard functions such as Mifare Classic and Mifare DESfire. In other words: a smartphone can open doors in this way. Ready for the NFC smartphone future The new NFC application from SimonsVoss now makes it possible to make this vision reality for a wide range of practical applications: for example, it can furnish the users&rsqu...
The partnership brings HID Mobile Access and Trusted Tag Services into the SEAP network HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has been named a silver partner in the Samsung® Enterprise Alliance Program (SEAP). The partnership brings the company’s award-winning HID Mobile Access® solution for opening doors using smartphones, and HID Trusted Tag® Services that add trusted identities for everyday objects for...
SALTO's range of electronic cylinders, locker locks including AElement and new XS4 mini locks will be shown at the event World leaders in advanced wire free, wireless and cloud based access control solutions, SALTO Systems, is all set to exhibit at the Independent Hotel Show, the UK's only event for boutique hotels from Tuesday 21st to Wednesday 22nd October. The access control choice for over 6,000 prestigious boutique, luxury and resort hotels worldwide, in addition to othe...
PDQ Manufacturing, a leading US-based producer of architectural door hardware, and ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced a complete line of VIZpin®-enabled, stand-alone electronic door locks. Planned for Q1 of 2015, several of PDQ’s most popular stand-alone electronic locks will be available in VIZpin-enabled models. Marketed under PDQ’s Tellcard© brand, the VIZpin technology empowers a line extension o...
Sielox LLC announces the Sielox Class™ Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System is now available for any facility. Recent successful deployments in the K-12 market generated significant interest in the application of Sielox Class™ to be adapted for any standalone or campus buildings for business, government, and healthcare. Karen Evans, President & CEO, Sielox LLC said, “Sielox Class™ was based upon the FEMA Red Green lockdown procedure recommended after Columbine so our...
Traka, the key and asset management specialist, has launched Traka 21, an innovative plug and play system that provides small to medium size businesses with the very latest intelligent key management solutions. The system has been designed to provide a simple, efficient and cost effective method of managing keys and helping users become accountable for their business assets. Traka 21 helps trace and account for every single key or keyset, by individually locking them in place, ensuring that cri...
The assembly saw debates on pan-European issues, regulatory provisions and best practice More than a hundred security experts from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the CoESS General Assembly, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). CoESS - the Confederation of European Security Services - is the Brussels-based European trade association for all national private security trade associations across the continent, of wh...
STANLEY Security's Grant Program will provide the opportunity to enhance safety and security across the country STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces this year’s TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program, now open to the higher education market. In its second year, the STANLEY Security TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program will provide the opportunity to enhance safe...
Microsemi’s CEO was the recipient of the Orange County Technology Alliance's "Outstanding CEO in Technology" award Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently announced James J. Peterson, the company's chairman and CEO, was the recipient of the Orange County Technology Alliance's "Outstanding CEO in Technology" award. The organisation's 21st Annual High-Tech Innovation Award...
TDSi's EXgarde access control software and VUgarde video monitoring system will be shown at the event Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be showcasing its latest range of solutions to visitors at the Norbain Roadshow (North), which is being held at Crewe Hall in Cheshire on Tuesday 14th October. Visitors will be shown how the powerful combination of the company’s EXgarde access control software and VUgarde video monitoring system can work together as a...
