Access control news

Paxton Access Limited, the UK's market leader in the manufacture of access control is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Cowling as Large Projects Manager.  With a degree in industrial design and over 6 years engineering and project management experience, Tom will support and manage large Net2 access control installations.                           A...

Norfolk based installer Check Your Security Ltd has won ADI-GARDINER's "NVIP Partner of the Year" award for its highly impressive 200% year-on-year growth since joining the scheme in 2005, and for a number of major projects including its recent upgrade at the University of East Anglia (UEA).    The award was presented to Check Your Security's Managing Director Carl Pace by ADI-GARDINER's Sales Director Hemant Trivedi at the distributor's latest NVIP Forum."We a...

Fargo Electronics, Inc., a global leader in secure technologies for ID card systems, announced it has signed a joint marketing agreement with UK-based Optaglio Ltd., a leader in security microstructure technology.  The agreement will provide the framework for secure solutions utilizing Fargo's High Definition Printing™ series in conjunction with Optaglio's E-Direct® high-security holograms in Fargo overlaminates.Specifically aimed at government and financial markets, the a...

Zebra Technologies, a worldwide leader in card printing, specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, recently announced its participation at Cartes 2007, the world leading event in digital security, smart card and identification at the Paris-nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre from November 13th-15th.  Zebra will be displaying a wide range of card printers in Hall 3 at Stand number E044, including the new P100i, P630i and F680 digital photo printer.  Also showing on the Ze...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leader of 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications, and MCX Systems Sp. zo. o., provider of comprehensive ICT solutions, signed a licence agreement in Poland.  The partnership strengthens LEGIC's position in the Polish market and enables MCX to implement state-of-the-art technology in its terminal card systems. MCX was established in 1988 and since its foundation has enjoyed a dynamic growth, keeping pace with the t...

Idesco will be exhibiting the latest version of their passive long range UHF-reader IR 9000, as well as presenting the new UHF tag option in credit card format at CARTES 2007 in Paris.  The IR9000 reader in combination with a windshield tag has been proven as an ideal solution for automated vehicle identification in parking applications.  The new UHF card tag enables usage also in Access Control applications, where identification distances of more than one metre are required....

CEM Systems, a leading access control brand of Tyco International, announced recently that it will showcase its latest industry innovations at Intersec Middle East, (Stand 4116C) during 13 - 15 January 2008. "As the largest security event in the Middle East, Intersec offers CEM the ideal platform to launch its latest and industry leading access control innovations," commented Philip Verner, Sales & Marketing Manager of Tyco International's CEM products.  "The new S610 mul...

Bioscrypt Inc., a leading provider of identity and access management solutions, recently announced that Bioscrypt's VeriSoft access manager received the Best Buy award in SC Magazine's Biometrics Tools 2007 review, and its V-Station fingerprint reader and VisionAccess 3D Face Reader also received five out of a possible five stars in all categories. SC Magazine declared that "(VeriSoft) is an excellent product, well priced and full of features," and gave the software top marks i...

Hirsch Electronics' Learning Center Manager, Scott Chillemi, has been appointed to serve a two-year term as Chair of The Security Industry Association's (SIA) Education & Training Committee, a non-voting vice president position on SIA's Board of Directors.  The Education & Training Committee Chair is responsible for overseeing efforts and guiding the strategic path in order to provide professional development and training programs for SIA's member companies and the broader security...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, held its "Connect with Sales Day" for HID Connect™ EMEA partners at the London Hilton Stansted UK on September 19, 2007.  Following the success of iNNOVATIONS 2006, the one-day event provided a forum for key stakeholders of HID Connect to meet HID solution partners, HID EMEA sales staff, business development and marketing teams and senior HID Global executives.  The event also pro...

Thanks to its international operations and continuous development, CDVI is confirming its position as a leader in the access control and locking solutions industry.Since its creation in 1985, manufacturer of access control and locking solutions CDVI has developed strongly and now has around 20 production and distribution subsidiaries across the globe, which unites around well-known brands and a powerful identity - the "CDV Group".Due to a products strategy favouring innovation and high...

Their head office may be in the UK but Frontline Security Solutions' ambition to be the leading electronic security integrator stretches far beyond the White Cliffs of Dover.Frontline have established a network of Local Service Providers (LSPs) across Europe and Scandinavia to ensure that their multi-sited, multinational clients' security systems are installed and serviced to the highest standards regardless of where the site is located."We have carefully selected and comprehensivel...

Intercede, a worldwide leader in smart card and identity credential management systems, will be exhibiting its MyID® card management system (CMS) / identity management system (IDMS), integrated with Hirsch Electronics' Velocity™ physical access control system at ASIS 2007, Hirsch booth 3047.MyID is the only commercial off-the-shelf product that delivers end-to-end management of employee identity credentials.  The combined solution provides many benefits including:A single interfac...

Secure Network Systems, LLC (SNS), an emerging leader in the converged IT/network and physical security market, and HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the SNS NIMS-IMPACT® Logical and Physical Access Control System enabled by HID technology, played a key role in the successful Summer Breeze demonstration.   Summer Breeze was the latest in a series of DOD and DHS demonstrations for first responders to displa...

Norbain LIVE is less than a month away now and will be showcasing the most recent launches in the industry.ADPRO presents its revised and expanded range of PRO external detectors with enhanced performance characteristics providing superior detection capabilities, true Tamper Protection in line with BS8418, and easier installation including a wider choice of power supplies options. Kantech EntraPass Access Control software seamlessly integrates with American Dynamics' Intellex® Digital Video...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading supplier of contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications and Dorlet, the principal Spanish company developing and manufacturing access control products and integrating systems, have signed a licence agreement.  Dorlet will integrate the LEGIC contactless technology into a wide range of their security systems.  The Swiss company is thereby strengthening its presence in Spain to an even greater extent by working closely wi...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, world leader in contactless smart card systems for personal ID applications, announces its presence at the APS Fair on 25, 26 and 27 September 2007 at the Porte de Versailles in Paris.  This event allows LEGIC to present its latest items such as the card-in-card solutions for mobile phones and to demonstrate the total company security control thanks to its unique Master-Token System ControlTM (MTSC).For the first time, LEGIC will participate at the APS Fair 2007 spec...

Secure Design KK ("SDKK") in Tokyo, Japan, a leading fingerprint authentication company, announces a product lineup of e-Passport control systems with fingerprint authentication capability in collaboration with PCS Security Pte Ltd ("PCS") in Singapore.  Both companies renewed their business and technology alliances on 11 June 2007.After the 911 terrorist attacks, the US Department of Homeland Security stated that any traveller entering the US would be required to carry...

Norbain has released its Summer 2007 catalogue, available in print and on CD.  It is packed full of information, technical tips and advice to help you find the most suitable equipment for your installation.Highlighting the most popular items from Norbain's CCTV, IP, Access Control and Intruder Detection ranges there are also 1,600 new entries and a massive 7,100 products listed in total.  Readers will also notice that new suppliers have been added to the portfolio.  "This...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contact-less smart card technology for personal identification applications, and AZS System AG, one of the major companies supplying comprehensive and complex solutions in the fields of personnel management, time recording, access control and safety technology, have today signed a license partnership.  AZS already has experience of LEGIC all-in-one card technology, and the deal means that it now has direct access to the technical expertise...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the world-leading supplier of contact-less smart card technology for personal identification applications, and Dalian Modern Hi-Tech Development Co. Ltd., developer of high-tech software and hardware, and provider of smart card solutions for public transport and electronic payment in China, have agreed on a license partnership.  This agreement strengthens Modern's position in the fast growing market for all-in-one cards in China and provides LEGIC with a renowned...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of intelligent access control systems, is continuing to enjoy strong expansion, attributable in part to their education to customer support.  The appointment of John Harkins as field sales engineer for Scotland highlights their ongoing commitment to installation companies.Originally John planned for a career in pharmaceutical sales but says his initial intentions were undone when he ‘fell' into the worl...

IdentiSys, Inc., North America's largest sales and service integrator of identification, tracking and security products, today announced that it has purchased 100% of Gebco of Hawaii Inc.'s stock and will assume all of its ongoing business operations.  IdentiSys is also pleased to announce that David Richvalsky has accepted the position of vice president and general manager for Gebco of Hawaii, a division of IdentiSys. The addition of Gebco of Hawaii and its significant Hawaiian cus...

As physical and information security converge, PCSC understands the broad range of IT Infrastructure requirements. That’s why they'll now offer a rack mountable version of the Fault Tolerant controller. The versatility and possibilities are truly endless for integrating a PCSC Fault Tolerant controller within a new or existing rack mount environment. IT friendly, it is available with standard 19 inch rack rails, allowing for secure applications within locked and/or ventilated cabinets. Acc...

BSB Electronics Ltd has appointed Elvey to distribute its Progeny range of access control products. Announcing the appointment, BSB Managing Director, Brett Burby said, "We are delighted to be working with leading distributors, Elvey and look forward to a long term partnership with them to support the continued expansion of our business base."BSB's industry-leading Progeny range provides access control solutions for all applications, from small to large and also remote sites.&...

Now in its fifth consecutive year, Norbain LIVE offers anybody involved in the specification, procurement, or day-to-day use of electronic security equipment a unique opportunity to get hands-on with the latest advancements in electronic security.  Over 25 main industry players are exhibiting at what promises to be the most important event of its type this year.Access Control is one of the fastest growing areas of the modern security industry and sees a huge range of solutions entering the...

Industry veteran leads development of secure identity products and servicesHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Dr. Scott Guthery has joined the company in the role of System Architect, in charge of leading the formulation and development of secure identity-based products and services.  In this newly created position, he will report to Dr. Tam Hulusi, executive vice president, HID Global. Dr. Guthery's hi...

IdentiSys, Inc. recently announced that it has acquired the assets and ongoing business operations of 4Site Systems, Inc., a provider of efficient workflow solutions for both standard and custom digital scanning, variable printing, finishing and mailing applications.  Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.Founded in 2000, 4Site Systems, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that specialises in the sale and integration of software, hardware and equipment used for the storage and delive...

ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, is set to significantly enhance its retail loss prevention and management offerings in the UK by adding new business intelligence applications to its existing suite of solutions.  This enhanced data analytics capability follows the acquisition earlier this year of USA-based company Retail Expert, Inc. by ADT's parent company Tyco Fire & Security. Founded in 1996, Retail Expert has been helping customers such as To...

Bewator has announced availability of a new catalogue, which provides details of all Bewator and Siemens branded security products. The combination of access control, CCTV and intruder products makes this the most comprehensive security catalogue available on the UK market.As well as pricing details, the catalogue includes technical product specifications, which will be invaluable to installers and specifiers alike.   According to Alistair Enser, sales and marketing director for B...