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HID Global’s pivCLASS readers and authentication systems now FIPS 201 compliant

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

HID's pivCLASS enables customers to simplify FIPS 201 compliance for a physical access control system

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company’s pivCLASS readers and authentication systems have achieved compliance with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)...

Mul-T-Lock’s Watchlock padlock receives Physical Security Product of the Year at IFSEC 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The Physical Security Product of the Year category showcased the highest quality physical security products

Mul-T-Lock UK is celebrating after the newly launched Watchlock intelligent high security padlock won Physical Security Product of the Year at this year’s IFSEC Security Industry...

HID Global to exhibits its latest secure identity solutions at Cards Middle East 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

HID Global will showcase products and services that are popular for banking industry and government applications

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will showcase the latest advances and broad portfolio of secure identity solutions for creating, using and managing secure identity at the region’s largest event for banks, retail, telcos and government during...

RISCO Group to showcase its axesplus access management solution at IFSEC 2012

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

axesplus enables security officers to manage their access control system from anywhere in the world

RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, has launched the axesplus access management solution. Based on distributed intelligence and advanced cloud computing technology, axesplus is designed to meet the stringent security requirements of high-end, multi-site and multi-tenanted deployments.

axesplus is based on RSP, RISCO's Software-as-a-Service platform that...

HID Global FARGO printer / encoders chosen to produce ID cards for AwardWallet LLC

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

FARGO will produce ID cards for consumer loyalty program tracking and management service

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that AwardWallet LLC has chosen the company’s FARGO...

HID Global exhibited its expanded range of RFID solutions at EURO ID 2012 in Berlin

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The RFID product portfolio included many new tag designs never before shown in Europe

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently unveiled at EURO ID 2012 in Berlin its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies business segment, including many...

SALTO access control solution secures Ireland's best hostel

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

SALTO's battery operated XS4 electronic smart locks were installed in the bedrooms

The multi award winning Kinlay Hostel in Galway, Ireland, has upgraded its security arrangements with a tailored electronic access control solution from SALTO.

After extensive renovations the newly refurbished Kinlay Hostel, which is located in the heart of the city centre, on the corner of Eyre Square, opened in January 2012 and almost immediately won the ‘Best Hostel in...

HID Global expands Latin America presence with Mexico City office

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The office will enable the company to deliver more comprehensive support and other services to customers in the region

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the opening of an office in Mexico City that will enable the...

Videx introduces a new VR Vandal Resistant Ex Series keypad to its keypad range

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Videx Security has introduced a new VR Vandal Resistant Ex Series keypad to complement the EX keypad range. The keypad features a tough 12 gauge stainless steel fascia, which fits into the company's 4000 Series modular vandal resistant door entry systems. The VR Vandal Resistant EX Series keypad is designed for both external and internal installations and includes backlit metallic keys. The keypad can be either surface or flush mounted and combined with an intercom, video intercom or standalone.

The keypad has an easy step-by-step programming menu and includes 99 programmable user codes each up to 8 digits. There are two relay outputs and also an input to trigger the relay from a push to exit button. Audible and visual indications highlight if a code is correct or incorrect and will also guide the user through the programming menu.

In addition to the 4000 Vandal Resistant version Videx are able to offer a number of...

HID Global to showcase the industry’s broadest line of RFID Tags at Euro ID 2012

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

HID Global will demonstrate its advanced RFID transponders for a wide range of applications at Euro ID 2012

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently unveiled at this week’s Euro ID 2012 in Berlin its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies business segment, including many new tag designs...

Integrated security solutions provider ADC Technologies renamed as Robert Bosch Security Solutions Pte Ltd

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The re-branding will strengthen the company's reputation as an innovative solutions provider

ADC Technologies, a leading service provider of integrated security solutions from access control to smart card based systems in Singapore, will be known as Robert Bosch Security Solutions Pte Ltd effective 1 April 2012.

The re-branding of ADC to the Bosch brand...

SALTO launches XS4 electronic lock with keypad for increased levels of door security

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The XS4 electronic lock with keypad is a brand new product that provides increased levels of security and control. For doors where extra security may be required, it offers users a choice of multiple security authentication methods to control access including proximity card, combined use of a PIN code + proximity card or a separate keypad code.

Designed for use in schools, colleges, universities, student dorms, airports, government buildings, military installations and for use on any doors where an extra layer of security is required, the electronic lock with keypad is the latest addition to the innovative XS4 range. Smart, secure and innovative, it needs no hard wiring and provides a totally wire free networked electronic locking solution with a great range of features. It is also available in a wireless version for online real-time control.

The lock can be operated in 3 modes, proximity card only, Pin (Personal Identification Number) code + proximity card...

Genetec delivers a universal web-based client for Security Center

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the availability of its new unified web client for Security Center. The unified web client is part of the Security Center Mobile 3.0 feature and allows customers to connect back to their platform to view video, control PTZ cameras, configure aspects of their access control and license plate recognition (LPR) systems, and run reports from the most web browsers.

Several key characteristics differentiate Genetec’s unified web client. First, it is truly a thin client so customers have nothing to download before they connect to the Genetec unified security platform, Security Center. Instead, users simply require a link to the Security Center mobile server hosting the web pages. This allows the new web client to be a one-of-a-kind platform-independent interface; users can access the web client from browsers running within Microsoft Windows,...

Lagercrantz Group acquires RFID access control manufacturer Idesco OY

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Idesco is the market leader in Finland within access control products for high-security and industrial properties

Lagercrantz Group has acquired over 90% of the shares in the Finnish company Idesco OY. Idesco develops and sells products based on RFID technology (Radio Frequency IDentification). The company is the market leader in Finland within access control products for high-security, industrial and commercial properties and is also active in areas such as...

Dortronics’ new 5278 Series of touchless switches utilises optical infrared technology

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Dortronics' new 5278 Series of proximity activated switches help users maintain a sanitary environment

Dortronics Systems, Inc. today at ISC West unveiled its new 5278 series of proximity activated switches with industry-leading functionality and design to help users maintain a sanitary environment. The...

Dortronics names Vihon Associates as manufacturers rep for its line of access control solutions

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Vihon Associates will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi

Dortronics Inc. announced a new manufacturers rep for its line of access control solutions. Effective as of March 1st, Vihon Associates of Roswell, GSA and Tullahoma, TN will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and...

Dortronics adds proximity activated switches to its line of access control solutions

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Dortronics Inc. today introduced the addition of proximity activated switches and surface mount back boxes to its industry leading line of access control solutions. The 5278 Series of proximity activated switches allows a simple wave of the hand to activate the switch and the SS5000 Series Surface Mount Back Boxes expand installation flexibility.

“Whether they are used in a hospital, casino or even a warehouse, the performance and quality of these new devices will far exceed the application requirements,” said Bryan Sanderford, National Sales Manager, Dortronics Systems, Inc. “Their functionality and durability ensure added usability across the board.”

The 5278 is engineered with an imbedded optical sensor that picks up motion within a four inch (4”) range of the face plate. If inadvertently touched, the sensor will pick up the motion before actual contact, resulting in normal operation. The switch also features...

Morse Watchmans’ new KeyWatcher Touch key control packs high performance features

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Morse Watchmans has added the newest technology to it’s KeyWatcher Touch key control and asset management system to create a more powerful enterprise-level system. Advanced features that deliver a robust, state-of-the-art solution include the capability for integration of up to 10 locations; common usage of databases and programming; instrument-grade touch screen LCD display; KeyAnywhere to allow the return of any key to any KeyWatcher cabinet in the system; and KeyFind to quickly find a specific key.

“The Keywatcher Touch system packs high performance features into a modular and fully scalable design and pushes the boundaries for what is possible with key control and asset management systems,” said Fernando Pires, VP Sales and Marketing, Morse Watchmans. “The technology is seamless and efficient and makes the integration of key control solutions into the enterprise more convenient.”

The KeyWatcher Touch is...

HID Global to unveil innovations for managing secure identity at ISC West 2012

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

HID Global will demonstrate its extensive suite of products, solutions and services at ISC West 2012

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will unveil its range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at next week’s ISC West 2012...

Ingersoll Rand contactless AD-Series locks now feature Multi-Technology readers

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The AD-Series will continue to be offered with keypads, mag stripe and FIPS201-compliant reader modules

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, announced that, henceforth, it will only offer the Multi-Tech (MT) and Multi-Tech with Keypad (MTK) options...