Access control news

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it would be exhibiting at ID World Milan 2006.  At the event, HID Global will demonstrate how to enhance the security of a card using features such as UV ink, micro fine printing, and holograms in order to help create a secure and personalised card for organizations of all sizes and backgrounds.  The company will also display its product range, including the award winning 13.56 MHz iCLASS® techn...

MAXxess Systems have confirmed that they will be exhibiting at Intersec 2007.This will be the second year that MAXxess have participated in Intersec, and at the 2007 event their exhibition stand will be located within the UK Pavilion.Lee Copland, Managing Director of MAXxess Systems EMEA said: "We exhibited at Intersec last January and were delighted by the interest shown in our systems by visitors to the exhibition.  The Middle East is strategically very important to our company....

Finnish RFID manufacturer Idesco has appointed Mr Johan Wallentin as Sales Manager, responsible for the United Kingdom and Ireland.  This is a new position in Idesco´s organisation and part of our growth strategy.  Mr Wallentin's previous positions include working as a Marketing Manager at MYDATA Automation and as a CEO at JOT Automation UK Ltd.  During his last assignment, as the Sales Manager of the Automation Solutions department at Elektrobit GmbH in Germany, he was...

In an increasingly competitive market place it is becoming more difficult for professional installers to differentiate themselves from those that are more obsessed with a short-term profit than building their business via long term customer relationships.  Bosch Security Systems' new Approved Installer Programme is designed to enable professional installers to stand out from the competition.  The initiative is set to help installers improve their ability to sell Bosch security prod...

New symmetry video solution takes centre stage at stand 014Group 4 Technology will be exhibiting at IIPSEC, International IP in Security Exhibition and Conference 2007.IIPSEC showcases the latest IP based security technology from the world's market leaders.  You can visit G4Tec at stand 014 to learn about our latest Symmetry™ Security Management Systems, including our newest product, Symmetry Video Management with Symmetry ENVS® (Edge Network Video Server). Symmetry Video is a...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, announced that it has recently appointed Tony Smith as regional sales manager for UK South.  In this position, Mr Smith will work with new and existing customers to offer first class service and maintain a strong presence in this important region.  He reports to Melissa Jenkins, director of sales, UK & Ireland.‘‘I look forward to working with the HID team and believe my previous experience will help me i...

New language availability marks Synercard's entrance into European and Latin American marketsSynercard, developer of the critically acclaimed Asure ID® suite of photo ID and ID card application control software, today announced multiple language support for the popular product.  Showcasing at the Cartes 2006 at the HID Global booth number 4J056, the software's new capabilities enable the company to expand the distribution of its products and services into selected parts of Europ...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, will be exhibiting at CARTES 2006, stand 4 J 056.  At the show, HID Global will exhibit its iCLASS® technology, including cards and readers, demonstrating integrated solutions for a wide variety of organisations. Exclusive to CARTES 2006, visitors to the HID Global stand will have the opportunity to have a credential instantly created and enrolled, demonstrating the process of issuing a full-working credential from start...

IdentiSys Inc., the largest supplier of identification solutions to end users in North America, announced today that Joseph (Joe) M. Wright has accepted the position of Vice President of Sales for IdentiSys Inc. and Distribution Technology Connection (DTC).  Mr. Wright will have overall responsibility for all of the Company's day-to-day sales operations, including, but not limited to, direct sales, web sales, telesales and distribution sales."We are very pleased to welcome Joe to t...

Fujitsu to provide practical applications of Biometrics at Annual Conference at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, 18 - 20 October Fujitsu Europe Ltd, will be exhibiting its latest biometric solutions at Biometrics 2006, the annual conference and exhibition on the practical applications of Biometrics.  The conference is taking place between the 18th and 20th of October at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference centre in Westminster, London. The exhibition is an amalgamation of developers and...

COE Ltd, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, and ISM Ltd, the premier developer of Integrated Security Control Room Management Software have today announced a technology partnership in which COE will sell ISM's Genesys Control Room Management System (CRMS) integrated with COE's X-Net transmission range including its leading IP codecs with intelligent video analytics, its recording systems and matrices.  The companies will also partner to bid for larger...

PAC, the UK's leading manufacturer of integrated access control systems, is set to reaffirm its position at the forefront of the commercial and housing sectors with the promotion of Steve Tickle to national sales manager.Steve (39) brings over 15 years security industry experience to the position, the last seven of which he has spent at PAC, part of Stanley Security Solutions.  Having joined the company as a regional sales manager for the south west and London, Steve took charge of PAC&...

Complus Teltronic Ltd, bring IoIP® (Intercom over Internet Protocol) to IIPSEC 2007, on stand 61.  Visitors this year will be able to see for themselves just how IoIP® has developed over the last year, including the launch of the new aesthetically designed ET901 box - (IP Security Awards Finalist 2006 for Best Hardware Product).  The latest development in production of the IP Node, makes it even easier to integrate to your IP systems, providing greater savings in cabling costs,...

G1 selected as one out of six finalists in the Best Security Installer CategoryG1 has been selected as one out of six finalists for the Security Excellence Awards, 2006 in the Security Installer Award category.  The Best Security Installer Award is presented to the individual or company who has shown the highest standard of workmanship and customer support during the year."Naturally we are delighted to be nominated as a finalist" states Chris Best, Director.  "G1 are a k...

HID Global technology used as application platformHID Connect, the partnership arm of HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, is pleased to recognize its application development partners who participated in the 2006 iNNOVATION awards.  HID Connect salutes all iNNOVATION award participants for helping end-users "do more than open the door" with their access control credentials.  The awards were announced on September 29, 2006, at the culmination of t...

HID Global, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced that it has further increased its sales support for the EMEA region with the appointment of Robert Jansson as Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia.  He will be based in Gothenburg Sweden, with sales responsibilities for the fast growing Scandinavian territory, including Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland.Robert Jansson comments, "I am confident that with m...

Retailers and other business sectors must co-operate more closely with security firms in order for the regulation of the industry to be a success, David Dickinson, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association, told a Reliance Security Services seminar in Birmingham.Mr Dickinson was commenting on the reforms introduced earlier this year, which outlawed unlicensed private security personnel and made their employment by businesses illegal.  However, some businesses were continu...

Face recognition software aids tracing of suspect personsCognitec Systems, the leading provider of face recognition technology and systems, today announced that the company has been awarded a contract to provide software and services to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt - BKA) after winning a pan-European tender.On the basis of photographs and video material, Cognitec's face recognition software will support the research and identification of unknown suspects. ...

Synercard, developer of the critically acclaimed Asure ID® suite of photo ID and ID card application control software and member of HID Global, a leading supplier and manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Bannerbridge plc, one of the longest established distributors of ID printers and related products in Europe and the UK.  Bannerbridge supplies ID card printers, CD/DVD duplicators/printers, biometric terminals, consumab...

Paxton Access Limited a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems has appointed Matthew Mendes as Field Sales Engineer for France.  The appointment signals Paxton Access' strengthened commitment to the French market and its confidence in the future growth prospects of the region.Paxton Access' business development strategy in Europe is to combine the appointment of a key distributor in each country with local language marketing support of the s...

The most important event of the construction industry in Hungary, CONSTRUMA International Trade Fair, is always given a special focus by KABA.  This year's event celebrated its 25th jubilee in April, with an outstanding number of visitors and exhibitors. Over 1,000 exhibitors from 18 countries presented themselves on 36,000 sqm.Despite increasing competition by local as well as Asian access control companies, KABA Elzett, the local Kaba subsidiary managed to draw high attention.  P...

Dedicated specialists offer support for complex and large-scale card identity programsFargo Electronics, Inc., a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, announced the introduction of Fargo Professional Services, a team of experienced, dedicated specialists who work in conjunction with Fargo integrators to develop innovative and comprehensive solutions for large card programs. "Implementing a large-scale card identity program can be a complex, time-consuming proc...

Focus on growing market signals industry leader's commitment to the regionHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, is pleased to introduce its newly expanded Latin American sales, marketing and support team.  The Latin American sales team of ten dedicated staff, headed by Humberto De la Vega, director of sales for Latin America and The Caribbean, extends HID Global's sales coverage throughout the region. HID Global's expansion of sales staff is an indic...

Leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems consolidates operations Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced that it has reached the final phase of its four year infrastructure development plan and has moved its corporate headquarters from the company's former location in Valencia to its new manufacturing centre in Palmdale, Calif.  Delta will maintain its...

Integrated Systems Europe has today announced an intensive schedule of one day events in the autumn, targeted at key emerging countries in Eastern Europe as well as Turkey.  ISE is bringing the AV Systems Integration experience to the furthest reaches of Europe where the market offers unlimited opportunities.The Integrated Systems Europe 2006 Roadshow will visit four key cities over an 8-day period.  In an intensive one day programme, it will offer plenary sessions with keynote speaker...

Under the slogan ‘just link it', Kaba will present user-friendly, networked solutions for access control, security and organisation at the Security exhibition Hall 3, Stand 3-311 in Essen, Germany. The central theme is the innovative CardLinkTM concept, which is a new functionality within the Kaba exos 9300 access control system.  It enables cardholder details to be registered directly on the badge, rather than centrally in the system, facilitating both stand-alone and online systems...

HID Global Corporation, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it will participate in Norbain LIVE06.  Norbain, recognised as one of Europe's most successful electronic security solution distributors, will hold LIVE06 at eight locations around the UK, between Tuesday 19th September and Thursday 12th October.  Product experts from HID will attend the shows to answer questions and provide in-depth advice about current and future installations to custo...

Integrated Engineering, a world leading powerhouse in the contactless smart card industry, announced today that its contactless SmartID readers have been approved by the US General Services Administration (GSA) as compliant with the Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (FIPS 201).  Integrated Engineering's readers are the first GSA PIV II Certified smart card readers included on the GSA Approved Products list for FIPS 201 compliant projects."We are very pleased to be the fir...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has expanded its field sales team with the appointment of Nick Swift as Field Sales Engineer for the North East. "I am looking forward to meeting with the wide variety of security installation companies throughout the North East", says Nick Swift.  "It is a vibrant region for one of the strongest sectors in the security industry."Nick Swift's appointment comes a...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it has increased its sales support for the EMEA region with the appointment of Rob Pattiwaël as regional sales manager.  Pattiwaël will be based in the Netherlands, with sales responsibilities for the Benelux territory, comprising Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. ‘'I am able to offer my extensive experience working for installers and have good knowledge of the security market in t...