Access control news

ONVIF held its annual meeting in Shenzhen, China in NovemberONVIF, the global leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it held its annual meeting in Shenzhen, China in November, where speakers highlighted the progress of interoperability standards around the globe. Hosted at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Shenzhen, ONVIF's annual meeting was organised in conjunction with the CPSE 2011 trade show, where ONVIF also held two networking events to provid...

 INSIDE Secure and CorFire have joined hands to speed up the rollout of NFC  CorFire(TM), the industry-leading mobile commerce business of SK C&C USA, and INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, announced an agreement that promises to accelerate the rollout of NFC applications by ensuring that INSIDE Secure's portfolio of MicroRead(R) and SecuRead(R) NFC solutions, as well as its Open NFC(TM) protocol stack, are interoperable...

 Pro-Vision's strong performance and target audience will take MOBOTIX business to the next levelMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has taken Pro-Vision on board as a new distributor to offer its complete range to a community of several thousand installers across the UK.Pro-Vision is an independently owned trade distributor of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Access Control products. Based in Shrewsbury, Pro-Vision have a...

  Idesco and Niscayah bring their security services to the whole logistic chainIdesco and the security system provider Niscayah announced at Helsinki's Finnsec Exhibition an agreement strengthening their long-term cooperation relationship. Their target is to seek and open new markets and application areas for the products and services they provide. In practice, this will mean deeper cooperation in product development particularly. This deepened cooperation will also generate new opport...

 Peter Honnan is the new Regional Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland at AxisAxis Security, the nationwide manned guarding and electronic security business, has appointed Peter Honnan as its new Regional Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Peter, who has worked in the security industry for more than 30 years, has extensive management experience with such firms as Corps Security, Chubb Security Personnel and Reliance Security.He has seen the development of th...

 iReader will include Nedap's Security Management system AEOS in its product portfolioNedap Security Management and Beijing East iReader Intelligent Technology co. Ltd. have entered into a business partnership for the northern Chinese market. iReader will include Nedap's security management system AEOS in its product portfolio. IReader has extensive experience and expertise in security, safety and access control in the Chinese market. The reason for enhancing its portfolio with AEOS is the...

SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor area and perimeter security video systems, announces a new generation SightSensor that takes thermal video analytics to mainstream pricing. The new SightSensor builds upon its heritage of accuracy in the outdoors to produce the clearest thermal images and even better analytics at a greatly reduced cost.This significant price reduction brings thermal analytic capability mainstream with pricing per foot on par with fence sensors and visible cameras with...

Radio Frequency Systems, a Chinese provider of electronic RFID locks and contactless OEM reader modules, is a new partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. Developing innovative OEM reader modules based on the new LEGIC advant 4000 reader chip generation, RF Systems trusts in a state-of-the-art technology that meets high requirements in terms of flexibility and convenience.RF Systems will not only develop new reader...

Based on a new partnership with LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology, Hong Kong based BQ Smart System expands its product portfolio of electronic locking systems. From now on, contactless locks for office, hotel and home installations will also be available with the innovative LEGIC advant technology. The new product developments can be understood in response to an ever-increasing demand for flexible and convenient solutions for personal identificat...

 Area Control v1.0 specification is the fourth system-oriented specification from PSIA The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced the release of its Area Control v1.0 specification. This specification will standardise the communication into access control and intrusion products, making them truly interoperable with the overall security system. The Area Control spec gives an integrated solution that the industry needs to optimise security operations. This is the fou...

 Women's Security Council will award women who have made it in the field of physical security The Women's Security Council, a network of successful security professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the industry, this week unveiled its Women of the Year awards programme. The inaugural initiative aims to recognise the top female professionals in the physical security industry in a variety of categories.The WSC Women of the Year Award recipients will be honoured during IS...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, and Sony Corporation announced a jointly developed contactless smart card reader platform that embeds secure access control capabilities and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality into laptops and other mobile devices.  The platform holds a secure element that stores cryptographic keys, which secure the authenticity and integrity of user credentials. It supports widely used contactless technologies for appl...

Whether one's a supplier, system integrator, installer or consultant, the challenge of finding an alternative PROX technology reader has been made a little easier. Idesco's Access 8 AH, upgraded to 2.0, is a low frequency (125 kHz) technology reader that not only reliably supports PROX technology but also comes in an enviably wide variety of sturdy housing and user interface options. The Access 8 AHpin 2.0 sports a pin pad for settings requiring higher security and Access 8 AH 2.0 conveniently a...

 The fingerprint products are compliant with NIST's standards for Personal Identity Verification - FIPS 201 SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that the SecuGen Hamster IV v2 and the iD-USB SC/PIV v2 have been added to the General Services Administration's FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Approved Products List. The SecuGen Hamster IV v2 is an updated version of SecuGen's widely deployed FBI Certified, single fingerprint reader while the iD-USB...

The wider issue of elected Police and Crime Commisioners was also discussedThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted a lively roundtable meeting in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (22nd November), bringing together Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to discuss the future of policing and the role of the private sector in delivering essential services. Chaired by Aidan Burley MP, the discussion generated a lively debate that took into account the benefits and...

Proxim wireless products perform in excess of 4G products on the markets todayWAV, Inc., the full-service, value added distributor of wireless broadband and MESH, networking and WLAN, mobile and rugged computing, data collection, RFID and printers and physical security solutions, has announced its recognition of Proxim Wireless, a is a leading provider of Wi-Fi, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint 4G wireless network technologies for Last mile, wireless internet and backhaul applications, fo...

 Security and Safety Technologies XVII caters for the security community in RussiaSecurity and Safety Technologies XVII International Forum (SST Moscow) is the major event for exhibitors, visitors, purchasers and government officials involved in the security community in Russia, introduces a dedicated promotional campaign for new security products, services, brands, and installations. Multiple opportunities are available for all the exhibitors. The SST will take place February 14-...

 Mission 500 CSR Award is to honour  security industry firms who make vital contributions to those in needMission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 "Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award" and "Humanitarian Awards". The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in...

 ievo has released details regarding changes and updates in its security productsin the marketievo are celebrating their second year trading with some very special announcements. Firstly ievo have renamed their original biometric reader and secondly having listened to customer feedback and providing them with continuous technical, marketing and customer support ievo will be building on this reputation to offer greater unrivalled technology, supreme products and after sales care.Tw...

  Idesco's Cardea passive RFID technology presented the lowest energy requirementsIdesco's Cardea reader has proven an outstanding performer in Finland's Electric RaceAbout sportscar immobiliser system. An electric sportscar jointly developed by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Lappeenranta University of Technology, Electric RaceAbout (E-RA) is a full-featured, albeit electric, sportscar boasting emission-free low energy consumption. N...

The solution significantly reduces the bill of materials when designing USB tokens for authenticationINSIDE Secure and Integrated Device Technology recently announced that the two companies have collaborated to bring to market a compact, single-package secure microcontroller and oscillator solution that significantly reduces the bill of materials when designing USB tokens for authentication and digital signatures.  Available now in different package standards (SOIC8 or QFN20), the INSIDE/I...

 Secutech will offer a broad spectrum of security products, including lenses, cameras, video servers, NVRs & DVRsRunning from 18 - 20 April 2012 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Taiwan, Secutech, Asia's leading security exhibition is expecting more than 560 exhibitors to showcase their latest electronic security, components of security, fire & safety and information security products and technologies.The three-day show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media...

Airport Exchange 2011 will be held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi on 29-30 NovemberCEM Systems, a brand of Tyco Security Products, will showcase its leading access control and integrated security solutions, specifically designed for airports at Airport Exchange 2011, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, 29-30 November, Stand 2. On display will be CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition), the industry's only airport specific access control solution, and CEM's advanced range of hardware products and solutions for airports.  ...

INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, introduced the VaultIC150, a low-cost and compact turnkey NFC-based security solution designed for embedding into high-end consumer or luxury products that are often targeted by counterfeiters and cloners.By incorporating the VaultIC150 in their products, manufacturers of high-end consumer products (handbags, wine, watches, etc.) and consumables can track their products through distribution and retai...

Ecebs will lend its vast experience in providing smart technology in transit systemsThe Open Standard for Public Transport (OSPTTM) Alliance recently announced that Ecebs, a leading provider of solutions for smart cards, terminals, and back-office transit systems, has joined as its latest member. As a full member of the Alliance, Ecebs will lend its vast experience in providing smart technology in transit systems to promote new market opportunities for solutions based on the CIPURSE (TM) open s...

CRI has developed a portfolio of over 55 patents covering countermeasures to DPA attacksCryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus, and Mikron JSC (Mikron), a division of SITRONICS JSC, recently announced they have signed a license agreement regarding the use of CRI's patents in Mikron products, including Mikron's secure integrated circuits. Incorporation of CRI's patented technology can protect Mikron's tamper-resistant products against differential power analysis (DPA) and relate...

Keyscan is pleased to introduce the all-new Single-Door PoE (Power over Ethernet equipped) Access Control Unit – CA150. It is a culmination of engineering dedication and Keyscan’s commitment to innovation that has allowed us to continue to offer the highest quality access control solutions for over a quarter-century. “Never before have the access control needs of businesses large and small been so easily accommodated”, says Steve Dentinger, Keyscan Director of Marketing....

Connexion2 released both variants in October 2011 to help employers cater a wider group of lone workers Connexion2, manufacturer of the multi-award winning Identicom lone worker device (LWD), has further expanded its Identicom mobile offering with new versions of the ‘App' for Android phones and Apple's iPhone.  Offering much of the same functionality as found on Identicom, which is a dedicated device, the latest versions of Identicom mobile provide a lone worker a...

The SVXi systems will be used as a part of a project to secure entrances3DX-RAY, the x-ray inspection specialist, has announced recently that it has signed a new £1,460,000 contract to supply four of its SVXi small vehicle x-ray inspection systems to a customer in the Middle East. The SVXi systems will be used as part of a project to secure entrances to a city that has recently been under threat from terrorist activity. The threat of insurgents and IEDs is still prevalent and each system...

The advanced trainer is cost-effective, saving time and expenseElbit Systems Ltd. was awarded an order by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) for the supply of Armored Driving Trainers (ADTs) for several Israel Defense Forces combat vehicle types as well as for a Forward Observer Trainer (FOT) for surveillance and observation of Israel's borders.  The order is in an amount which is not material to Elbit Systems. Mounted on top a motion platform, Elbit Systems' Armored Driving Traine...