Access control news

The thermal printed guest tickets are used at the resort for contactless admissionIdentive Group, Inc. and INSIDE Secure recently announced the delivery of the ten millionth smart ticket to a popular vacation destination in Southeast Asia. The thermal printed guest tickets are used at the resort for contactless admission to various attractions and guest facilities.   "Our customer has experienced a three-fold increase in visitors over the past year, which has required rapid turn...

Strong countermeasures to DPA help protect tamper-resistant products used in applicationsCryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus, and  INVIA SAS (INVIA) recently announced they have entered into an agreement enabling INVIA to develop products incorporating Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures for use by licensees of CRI's DPA patents. INVIA provides security-related semiconductor design IP and embedded software to ASIC and FPGA designers.   "...

PPM 2000 Inc., the industry's leading developer of Incident Reporting and Investigation Management software, recently introduced a series of enhancements to the Perspective by PPM 2000 product line, including the next generation of DispatchLog and the new Perspective Mobile.Brian McIlravey, PPM's Co-CEO and lead product strategist, announced the release, "We structured Perspective Version 3.0 around the entire Incident Management process-from planning, to response, to documentation-and how...

The ACT products range from simple, standalone readers to highly flexible solutionsAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. , a leading manufacturer of access control equipment, has appointed Enterprise Security Distribution and Alarm Supplies Ltd as distributors of its access control and door entry products for the United Kingdom market.   With 17 Branches located throughout the UK (10 Enterprise & 7 Alarm Supplies branches ) the group will now make ACT products available to a l...

 Connexion2 will be showcasing its full product range at ISC West 2012 in Booth 16138 from March 28 to 30UK lone worker specialists, Connexion2, the developer of the award winning Identicom lone worker device, will be showcasing its full product range at ISC West 2012 in Booth 16138 from March 28 to 30. Identicom looks like an ordinary identity cardholder but is actually a discreet communications device that protects lone workers in the face of verbal abuse, workplace violence or if &...

MOBOTIX released the T24 IP Video Door Station on 20 December 2011. In addition to the video door intercom, MOBOTIX also released the (Keypad), the Security Door Opener and the two-wire network module (Mx2wire info module). The new IP telephony standard enables the user to establish a direct connection from the Door Station to any VoIP phone or any computer or smartphone running VoIP software. This means that with appropriate network infrastructure, the user can establish a video connection, rem...

Idesco's new products would constitute an unprecedentedly powerful tool enabling users to control system, create reader configurations and customise security settings, conveniently, flexibly and above all, independently. Idesco is delighted to announce the first arrivals of these powerfully updated readers: Access 7 C 2.0 and Access 8 CD 2.0 in Basic housings are now available.  Additionally, evaluation units for these products with Slim housings are also available: Access 7 C 2.0 Slim, Ac...

Idesco's DESCoder application has been updated to extend yet more configurability and customisability to the new Access 8 CD 2.0 readers.  Already a powerful application, DESCoder has been enhanced to version 2.0, unlocking new features to ensure continued freedom to customise one's access control in ways that far outstrip anything proprietary, closed technology manufacturers would dare to offer. 

 Telaid and KRG2 serves retail, finance and quick-serve restaurant marketsTelaid, a leading technology integrator specialising in multi-site deployments, recently announced that it has embarked on a strategic alliance with KRG2 to help its client base leverage new technologies and services to improve business intelligence while reducing losses and increasing profits. Together, Telaid and KRG2 will align to provide a full suite of security and business intelligence services, which allow user...

 The BSIA brings out the importance of European Standard EN15713A campaign by the Information Destruction (ID) section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has highlighted the importance of secure data destruction to HM Courts' Service.Magistrates' Courts alone deal with around 95% of court cases each year, and the amount of personal data passing through each court on a daily basis is staggering. As such, the BSIA's recent campaign aimed to raise awareness among courts of the...

 The door automation industry is set to grow according to a recent study by IMS Research After struggling in recent years, the $5.4 billion world market for door automation is poised for a robust recovery, according to a recent study by IMS Research, the leading provider of market intelligence to the global electronics industry.Revenues from the sale, service, and maintenance of automatic doors and operators, driven largely by non-residential construction activity, came to a grinding halt i...

An eco20 Idesco product means it comsumes 60% less energy than similar products on the market Idesco's roster of exciting product updates is also cascading across Idesco's eco20 product line. Nearly every one of the current and future product updates Idesco is bringing in 2012 will also constitute significant improvements in Idesco's eco20 product initiative.An eco20 Idesco product means it consumes 60% less energy than similar products on the market. However, Idesco's eco20 product line w...

KIPS is a leading security and protection exhibition in Kiev, UkraineThe State Inspectorate of Technogenic Safety of Ukraine has officially included the 2nd Kiev International Protection and Security (KIPS) Exhibition as part of their work strategy to enhance public security for 2012.KIPS is a leading security and protection exhibition which will be held on the 29 February  - 2 March 2012 at the IEC in Kiev, Ukraine. The State Inspectorate has assigned the Ukrainian Union for Fire and Tech...

Mr. Scaglione is a safety and security expert with an extensive background and senior leadership abilities G4S Secure Solutions (USA) is proud to announce Bernard J. Scaglione has joined the company as Director of Healthcare Vertical Markets. Mr. Scaglione is a profoundly knowledgeable safety and security expert with an extensive background and senior leadership abilities.  With more than 25 years in healthcare security, working with nationally recognised hospitals and healthcare institut...

The company's rating of 94 points places it ahead of the majority of other security contractors in the country Octavian Security has been ranked just one point short of the top ten per cent of security providers in the UK, in the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, operated by the Security Industry Authority. The scheme aims to raise performance standards within the private security sector.   The company's rating of 94 points places it well ahead of the majority of other security contra...

Premier Systems Group will represent infinias in Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Alaskainfinias, LLC recently announced the signing of Premier Systems Group as their manufacturer's representative for the territory consisting of the following states: Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska. "We are pleased to have Premier Systems Group representing infinas in the Pacific Northwest. Ed Alvarado, Erin Normile and David Anderson will offer innovative solutions and support to our...

WISeAuthentic solution suite provides protection against counterfeiting and offers powerful sales monitoring INSIDE Secure and WISeKey recently announced a partnership to create a new breakthrough evolution of the WISeAuthentic solution suite which provides protection against counterfeiting, offers powerful sales monitoring and direct marketing capabilities. WISeAuthentic employs time-tested security technologies to help luxury brands ensure the authenticity of their goods from the supply chain...

 Michel Verhoeven to serve as Sales Director for the European export marketsAs of 1 January, 2012, Michel Verhoeven was appointed as Sales Director for the European export markets. Being part of the security industry for more than 15 years, Mr. Verhoeven most recently served as Regional Sales Director at EverFocus for the export markets UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Scandinavia. In his new function, he is responsible for both the development of existing and the acquisiti...

Activating the lone worker device automatically triggers a voice call to the ARCA recent study by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed the true benefit of lone worker devices to healthcare employees, many of whom are often required to work alone or in remote areas to deliver care and support services for patients and their families.According to the RCN's survey, more than 60% of community nurses spend more than half their time as a lone worker without immediate access to a colleague...

The show provides the perfect platform for the new BLOC technology from Magnet Schultz Ltd.Electromagnet assembly development specialist, Magnet Schultz Ltd., is set to unveil an exciting new product at Southern Manufacturing, which is being held from the 15th to the 16th of February 2012. As the largest annual trade exhibition devoted to engineering and manufacturing in the Southern region, the show provides the perfect platform to introduce visitors to the new BLOC™ technology from Magn...

 Apprentices involved in the installation of alarms, CCTV, and access control are eligible for nominationsWith youth unemployment reaching an unprecedented 22% last year, creating meaningful, long-term career opportunities for young people has never been more important. The UK's security industry is fighting back, supporting its members in the recruitment of young people and celebrating the achievements of the industry's young apprentices.Nominations for this year's British Security Industr...

The integration provides customers with a single, centralised solution that enables faster incident responseMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced the integration of its award-winning Command™ video management platform with the Software House C•CURE 9000 Security and Event Management System. The integration provides customers worldwide with a single, centralised solution that enables faster incident response, improved risk managem...

  The stripe cards in place were replaced with a contactless smart card solution from G4S Technology G4S Technology began protecting the Institute of Education (IOE), the UK's leading centre in education and social research, after an employee survey highlighted the need to improve security. The variety of disparate legacy magnetic stripe card readers in place previously, were replaced with a fully integrated Symmetry access control and contactless smartcard solution from...

Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the electronics industry Keyscan Inc, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Dentinger to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. In addition to his Director of Marketing portfolio, Steve will now be responsible to plan and steer all sales and new business development strategies and activities across Keyscan’s entire corporate footprint. Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the e...

CNL Software will be demonstrating the latest version of its leading PSIM software, IPSecurityCenter CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has recently attended Intersec 2012 in the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE between the 15th and 17th January 2012. Established for over 13 years, Intersec is the leading regional trade event in the security, safety and protection industrie...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, has announced several significant enhancements to its C•CURE 9000 security and event management system to offer new speed, functionality and scalability, making it one of the most powerful systems available on the market today.   New to C•CURE 9000 are predefined alarm response messages, which enable organisations to adapt specific steps to take in the event of any system alarm. This functional...

Samsung has updated its SAMS access control management software with the addition of a number of user and installer friendly features. Available license-free for projects with up to 1000 users and 40 doors (up to 80 readers), SAMS now has a Muster reporting feature which can be configured to produce a report as to who is on site at any given moment, as well as automatically generate a list in the event of a fire alarm activation. Also included in the latest version of SAMS is an ID badge produ...

The program will be held on 25 and 26 January at the Siemens offices in NurenburgMESA International, the global MES industry organisation is pleased to announce the first official Global Education Program to be held in the German language. The event will be held on 25 and 26 January at the Siemens offices in Nurenburg.A Certificate of Awareness will be awarded to successful delegates who will have the right to publish the official GEP logo on their business cards and email signatures. MESA Inte...

 SANS is offering a 250-euro discount to students who register for the event by 25 January 2012After a four year absence, SANS will be running an event in Germany this March (5-10) following substantial demand from security professionals, military and large enterprises across the region. SANS Germany 2012 includes MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials for Managers. This intense five day course will be run by Stephen Northcutt, the founder of the GIAC certification and current p...

Idesco's user-friendly DESCoder software application not only encodes Mifare® and DESFire transponders but enables you to customise your Access 8 CD readers with specially formatted configuration cards. Programming reader settings has never been so fast and simple. You can change all configurable parameters of your 8 CD readers, e.g. security keys and bit lengths, simply by exposing them to a programmed configuration card DESCoder creates for you - without uninstalling or disconnecting your...