Access control news

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...

Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) remains committed to protecting people, property and information with top-quality solutions as they announce a technology update to its Symmetry Security Management System (SMS).  Symmetry SMS combines all of the requirements needed for building security including access control, video management, alarm management, identity management, visitor management, and command and control into a single deeply integrated security management system for any size organisation....

Nortech Control Systems Ltd are pleased to announce their recent acquisition of proximity reader manufacturer JTI Technologies Ltd. JTI Technologies Ltd was established in 1998 and designed the ‘DualPROX™' family of readers.  The DualPROX™ family of readers offers the choice of flexibility and cost effectiveness whether it is for a new access control system, expansion of an existing system or simply replacement readers.The DualPROX™ readers read both old PAC (153...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications, and InterCard GmbH Kartensysteme, the market leader in multifunctional card systems, have signed a licence agreement.  LEGIC all-in-one card technology is a perfect fit with InterCard systems and makes it possible to tap into new markets.InterCard GmbH Kartensysteme, formed in 1978, is based in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany and has been developing and distributing m...

RSA, The Security Division of EMC, and Hirsch Electronics, a leading provider of physical security management systems, recenty announced that they will be demonstrating the integration of their physical and logical access systems at the Smart Cards in Government Conference - to be held on April 10-13 in Washington, DC.The integration of the RSA Card Manager smart card management solution with Hirsch's Velocity physical access control system (PACS) will enable government agencies to enhance effic...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd., the world-leading supplier of contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications, and EDP Support Polska, a leading system integrator of security systems and smart card applications have agreed on a new partnership.  This license agreement gives EDPS direct access to LEGIC's know-how and technology.Since its foundation in 1994, EDP Support Polska has been offering the most up to date solutions for access control, time and attendance solut...

Registration affirms company's operational excellence.Fargo Electronics, Inc., a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, announced it has achieved successful ISO 9001:2000 registration following an assessment this month.  The scope of the registration includes the design, manufacture and sale of secure ID card printer/encoders, media (ribbons, films, cards and laminates), software and systems.  The registration confirms that Fargo has undergone a rigorous, c...

HID Global, the trusted leader in secure identity, today announced that Kathleen Carroll has been designated a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).  The certification demonstrates HID's commitment to taking a leading role in addressing privacy and related legislative issues.In her role as HID Global's director, Government Relations, Carroll has contributed to the development and support of public policies...

Panasonic System Solutions has been awarded the Best New Access Control Product for its 3x faster BM-ET200 Iris Recognition Reader at this year's Security Industry Innovation Awards.The 2007 awards ceremony, held during IFSEC on the 21st of May at Birmingham's exclusive Hilton Metropole Hotel, brought together the security industry's elite for a night of recognition, inspiration and entertainment.  Attended by over 500 professionals, the evening focused on recognising the people, products a...

RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, presented its industry leading solutions for Security, Access Control and Building Management at IFSEC 2007. In focus were the SynopSYS Integrated Security & Building Management Software, ProSYS.FreeCom Security System with Dual-path communication, a new line of high-end Access Control solutions, innovative Wireless solutions and more. SynopSYS™ is a sophisticated software solution that enables site management and contro...

Paxton Access Limited, a market-leading manufacturer of intelligent access control solutions, has signed up Synest Ltd. as a distributor in Bangladesh.  This is Paxton Access' first venture into the Bangladeshi market and is part of its ongoing expansion strategy. "It is very easy for European companies to underestimate the requirement for quality security products in markets such as Bangladesh, and yet there is considerable business to be had as long as yo...

The new Videx Security website at http://www.videx-security.com/ is now up and running.  It has been completely redesigned to provide the site visitor with comprehensive information about the company and its door entry and access control products in a simple and user friendly way.Key features include a range of technical and literature downloads covering the complete Videx range.  You can also register and join the company's mailing list to receive automatic updates on any aspects...

smarti®, a complete multimodal biometric access control and time & attendance solution, has been shortlisted for the IFSEC Security Industry Awards in the Best New Access Control Product category for the second successive year.  Last year the smarti® Alcor unit was among the six finalists and this year the BSIA (British Security Industry Association) shortlisted the new smarti® Castor unit among the six best new access control products for the year 2007. smarti® manufact...

Honeywell announces that its Domonial CMI800+ wireless security system has been shortlisted for ‘Best New Intruder Alarm Product' at the IFSEC 2007 Awards, to be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel on Monday 21st May.The Domonial CMI800+ combines the latest wireless technology with innovative design and features such as automated installation checking and remote servicing to produce the very best in intruder detection.  It is suitable for residential or commerc...

Building controls specialist TAC has launched EnergyEdge, a comprehensive energy-saving programme aimed at helping businesses deliver a competitive edge through reduced operating costs, improved building performance and environments and greater employee productivity.The program is unique in that it promises to help make energy savings at zero cost, on the same day that the assessment is carried out. TAC believes most employers could save 20 per cent from their current utility bills. Althoug...

ASSA ABLOY's Global Technologies Division (GTD) has announced the departure of its CEO, Joe Grillo, who also serves as Executive Vice President of Swedish parent ASSA ABLOY, AB. "The time is right for me to step down and search out new challenges," said Joe Grillo."Since its formation in 2003, I have had the pleasure of watching GTD grow and mature.  I'm proud of the achievements made by the excellent management team and employees at all three business units making up the Div...

Doug Sawyers, 52, is the newly appointed Business Development Manager at BSB Electronics.  Doug's priorities are to promote and develop BSB's industry-leading Progeny brand as a major force and leader in the access control market place.Announcing Doug's appointment, BSB Managing Director, Brett Burby said:  "I'm delighted to welcome Doug to BSB.  I'm confident that he will be a valuable addition to the team as we work to expand our business from our new pr...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it will be exhibiting a large offering of products at the IFSEC exhibition at NEC Birmingham UK, from 21st-24th May, 2007.  At the event, visitors to the HID Global stand can meet HID EMEA's recently appointed Managing Director Anthony Ball, and view presentations by Keith Chapman, HID Global's Card Services Manager, demonstrating card printing features like UV ink, micro fine printing and hologr...

At IFSEC 2007, Paxton Access Limited, the UK market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, is unveiling a series of important new product lines including Net2 nano (a new wireless control unit for Net2), a new range of PROXIMITY Architectural readers, and Easyprox, an all-in-one battery powered lock and access control system with wireless connection to Net2 software.Net2 nano is a new wireless control unit for Net2, Paxton Access' leading network access co...

Siemens Building Technologies & Bewator will be using Stand 8048 at IFSEC 2007 to demonstrate an integrated systems approach to security and fire safety, with a comprehensive range of products, with key highlights on innovations.The stand will be themed around four key areas of SBT expertise: CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and fire (with a separate SBT stand B10 located in the adjacent International Fire Expo to provide further demonstrations of the fire safety capability). ...