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AXIS Companion line video surveillance products for small businesses at IFSEC International 2016

AXIS Companion line is a complete professional security system for small businesses helping owners focus on enhancing business Axis Communications will be demonstrating its newly launched video surveillance solution at IFSEC International 2016, the AXIS Companion line, developed to address the small business segment. Responding to the market’s need for a simple, cost-effective solution, it has been crafted for small businesses such as shops, restaurants and offices that...

Nedap demonstrates open standard for electronic offline locks at IFSEC 2016

Standardisation means that customers can use multiple electronic offline locks and handle them in the same way Nedap Security Management, the developer of the first open security management platform AEOS, is demonstrating the open standard for electronic offline locks at both the Nedap and the Assa Abloy stand at IFSEC 2016. Visitors to stand F1475 in Hall S7, at Excel, London, from 21st-23rd June will have the opportunity to see a live demonstration of the Open Security Stand...

TDSi to offer sneak preview of GARDiS web-based application at IFSEC 2016

GARDiS features an intuitive interface, designed and built directly around the needs of users and operators Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be giving a sneak preview of its new forthcoming GARDiS software on stand F1200 at this year’s IFSEC International. TDSi will also be demonstrating how its systems can integrate with those of other key manufacturers including Milestone, ASSA ABLOY, Texecom and SimonsVoss at show, which runs from 21st to 23rd June...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control secures The University of Birmingham with Aperio wireless solution

Student rooms have been fitted with the Aperio solution, which is fully integrated into the Gallagher Command Centre A student residence at The University of Birmingham has been supplied with the Aperio wireless locking solution by ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Chamberlain, based in Edgbaston, is a brand new student accommodation development comprised of a 21-storey tower and three low-rise blocks.Fully int...

ASSA ABLOY’S mechanical to digital journey on stand E1100 at IFSEC 2016

ASSA ABLOY has developed an effective mechanical security digital offering As the security industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will showcase its journey from mechanical to digital security at IFSEC 2016. Mechanical and digital security solutions Visitors can expect ASSA ABLOY’s stand at IFSEC 2016 to be the most impressive to date, as brands such as ASSA ABLOY, Yale, Abloy and Traka, exhibit their s...

Access solutions can impact sustainability performance across the full life-cycle of a building

Embedding sustainability within any organisation requires a broad, strategic perspective. Scrutiny should include the physical infrastructure itself: According to the IEA, buildings consume around 30% of global energy. These considerations are already part of many architecture and design workflows. The demand for green building certifications, for example, is growing among decision-makers in the built environment space, according to a recent survey of 4,000 professionals.  Building life-c...

IFSEC 2016: ASSA ABLOY subsidiary, Yale, to showcase Smart Living range for residential security

Smart Living range includes both the Keyfree and Keyless Connected door locks, Smart HD CCTV, and Smart Home Alarm kits ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be exhibiting its product breadth at IFSEC that comes from years of expertise in the industry. The groups leading brands, including Yale, will be on stand E1100 in Hall S7 at Excel, London, from 21-23 June. Yale Smart Living range Yale will feature its state-of-the-art Smart Living range for the...

Trimec ES6000 Hook Locks secure money in transit vehicles for financial organisations in the Middle East

Over 150 Trimec® ES6000 Hook Locks were supplied by ADI Global to the project Trimec®, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has supplied security products to a financial organisation project, based in the Middle East. Trimec® locks securing transit vehicles The project required a solution for securing money in transit vehicles that are being employed for a variety of banks and financial o...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control demonstrates live integrations with Aperio at IFSEC 2016

ASSA ABLOY Access Control will demonstrate the new features of the leading Aperio product line ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is demonstrating live integrations with Aperio at IFSEC 2016. Products and integrations Visitors to stand E1100 in Hall S7, at Excel, London, from 21st-23rd June will have the opportunity to see the new features of the established, leading Aperio product line, as well as live integr...

IFSEC 2016: TDSi to display SOLOgarde, MICROgarde and EXcel controllers along with EXgarde and VUgarde software

TDSi’s stand will display its SOLOgarde, MICROgarde and EXcel controllers, as well as the company’s enterprise solutions Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be showcasing its fully integrated security solutions, including a sneak peek at its new innovations, on its stand at this year’s IFSEC International. TDSi will be welcoming visitors to stand F1200, from 21st to 23rd June at the ExCel London Exhibition Centre. Year of planning for IFSEC Sophie Wi...

ASSA ABLOY’s Rixson previews new overhead concealed door closer at AIA 2016

The Rixson 609's overhead positioning significantly reduces vandalism compared to a surface-applied closer Rixson, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is previewing a new overhead concealed closer  at AIA 2016 in Philadelphia. Launching in late 3rd quarter of this year, the Rixson 609 offers subtlety, security, and is available in 14 finishes. Versatile universal design While the closer is concealed in the header to reduce visual impact, it doesn’t compromise on versatilit...

ASSA ABLOY’s Rockwood Manufacturing to showcase horizontal push/pull bar for Locking Pull System at AIA 2016

Rockwood's Locking Pull System is available in two distinct styles: PostMount or GeoMetek Rockwood Manufacturing, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is showcasing a horizontal push/pull bar for The Locking Pull System at AIA. Available immediately, the optional add-on improves functionality without detracting from its elegant and simple design. Greater push/pull area The horizontal push/pull bar is offered in a post mount or bent end design and is available for both deadbolt-up and...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors sees surge in demand for BIM offerings

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ BIM offering contains 72 door objects that can be used in standard applications such as corridors and offices As the first doorset manufacturers to launch a BIM offering, ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has begun to receive requests for its BIM objects, following the deadlines passing for both the use of BIM on all Government projects and the adoption of the Government Soft Landings process. BIM applications ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ BIM off...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors supplies metal security doorsets to Oxford University building

Over 200 doorsets were used, including high security doorsets & ASSA ABLOY tested and approved ironmongery ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions has supplied metal doorsets to a state-of-the-art Oxford University building. 200 doorsets The Blavatnik School of Government, located on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, accommodates up to 550 people. The internationally renowned Swiss architects Herzog and De Meur...

ASSA ABLOY announces tech support with Live Chat features for HES, Adams Rite and Alarm Controls websites

Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM – 7:00PM EST to answer product questions ASSA ABLOY Phoenix recently announced the full roll out of its tech support Live Chat feature on all Phoenix brand websites. After successful implementation on the Securitron website, Adams Rite, HES and Alarm Controls have introduced the same support. Live Chat for Assa Abloy Phoenix brands Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM...

ASSA ABLOY Portobello facility achieves zero waste to landfill verification from Carbon Trust

The verification confirms that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their handling or disposal ASSA ABLOY UK’s primary manufacturing site has achieved verification from the Carbon Trust that it provides a zero waste to landfill operation. The Portobello site, based in Willenhall, in the West Midlands, has achieved the verification, confirming that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their h...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control to showcase Aperio® wireless locking technology at IFSEC 2016

The stand will also demonstrate protection of sensitive data with Aperio® KS100 Server Cabinet Lock ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is showcasing its revolutionary Aperio® wireless locking technology at IFSEC 2016, at Excel, London, from 21-23 June. Demonstration of Aperio KS100 Visitors to stand E1100 in Hall S7, will have the opportunity to see the new features of the established, leading Aperio&r...

Feenics to deliver educational session on SaaS and highlight Keep™ cloud-hosted security management solution at PSA TEC 2016

Brian Matthews, Feenics Sales Director, will present the session and help educate on value and efficiency inherent in SaaS delivery method Feenics, provider of the award-winning Keep™ cloud-hosted security management solution, will present an educational session during PSA TEC 2016, May 9 through 12 in Westminster, Colorado, and highlight the robust capabilities and new integrations with its open-platform, hardware agnostic Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Feenics...

ASSA’s CLIQ electromechanical locking system improves security and access at Twycross Zoo, UK

The CLIQ Remote system allows only those with necessary authority and training to obtain access to animal enclosures Twycross Zoo has purchased ASSA’s CLIQ™ Remote system by Rossells Locksmiths and ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Based in Atherstone, Leicestershire, Twycross Zoo is a registered charity, renowned as an internationally important primate conservation centre and has a wide variet...

CLIQ brings flexible access rights management to Loughborough University, UK

Loughborough University’s campus has miles and miles of electrical cabling, gas piping and data communications, which demand a responsive engineering team to safely and securely maintain the day-to-day requirements of the university. The engineering suite’s master key system is the most expansive on site and required a high security solution that would also deliver a level of convenience, to ensure that administrating and managing the large number of keys and cylinders is as easy as...

S2 Security releases version 4.8 of NetBox access control and event monitoring software

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, recently released NetBox software Version 4.8. With new integrations and many enhancements to the user experience, Version 4.8 access control and event monitoring software makes the S2 system more powerful and easier than ever to use. Integration with S2 Magic Monitor “Version 4.8 introduces an amazing new capability in integrated video display,” said John L. Moss, CEO, S2 S...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors strengthens Trade Department with new appointments for Steven Cunningham & Julian Knipe

ASSA ABLOY appoints Steven Cunningham as new Trade Sales Manager for South & Julian Knipe as the new Head of Trade Department ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has appointed a new Trade Sales Manager for the South and a new Head of Trade Department. Wealth of experience with ASSA ABLOY In his new role as Trade Sale Manager, Steven Cunningham will be tasked with generating sales in the South of England and...

ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks and Dot Origin EdgeConnector integration for converged physical and logical access management

The solution provides physical access control that is integrated with IT resource access management platform Dot Origin Ltd, have partnered with ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, to enhance their pioneering EdgeConnector system. Physical and logical access management Aperio® wireless locks have been integrated into the EdgeConnector system for converged physical and logical access management. The solution...

IFSEC 2016: Engineers of Tomorrow annual competition for fire & security apprentice engineers now fully-booked

64 of fire and security industry’s young engineers will head to IFSEC 2016 to put their skills against each other in live installation challenge IFSEC International, organised by UBM EMEA, have recently announced that all places on the prestigious Engineers of Tomorrow annual competition are now filled. 64 of the fire and security industry’s brightest young engineers will head to IFSEC International over the 21-23 June 2016 to put their skills against each other in...

CLIQ locking system saves NHS nurses’ time, upgrades drug safety and improves healthcare delivery

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and acute healthcare to around 350,000 residents in the North-East of England, typically handling 135,000 emergencies and 400,000 outpatient appointments every year. It manages an annual budget of around £300 million. The Trust was looking for a secure locking system to control access to drug cabinets across three hospitals and for a staff roster numbering around 6,500. Key requirements included: A modern replaceme...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control appoints Gareth Ellams as Managing Director

Gareth will continue ASSA ABLOY's journey of integrating with third party OEMs to provide innovative access control solutions ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions has appointed Gareth Ellams as its new Managing Director. Gareth has twenty years of experience working in the security industry, including two years at ASSA ABLOY where he launched a number of new products into EMEA including Aperio® L100. Cost-eff...

Access control challenges in a changing world - from managing nurse servers in hospitals to securing sterile facilities

ASSA ABLOY door handles with built in reader, strike, request-to-exit sensorand door contacts help maintain sterile environment of stainless steel rooms Access control technology has been around for a long time, but security professionals still run into weird problems when designing and installing systems. For example, when a hospital discovered that it was losing $4,000 per patient bed annually in medicines and other supplies, it asked ASSA ABLOY for an access control solutio...

New access control technologies offer flexible locking solutions for enterprise security

End users are looking to expand access control beyond its traditional role securing perimeter doors. Innovations such as wireless locks, wi-fi, power-over Ethernet (PoE) and panel-less IP architectures are yielding more flexible solutions for a larger range of locking needs both inside and at the perimeter of an enterprise. Donna Chapman, an ASSA ABLOY Integrated Solutions Specialist, notes that new technologies are increasing how many openings are secured in a building from the current 5 to 15...

ISC West 2016: HID Global mobility initiative expands capabilities of trusted IDs on mobile devices

A highlight of initiative is HID’s latest mobility solutions unveiled at ISC West, including goID platform, Mobile Access enhancements, & more HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has introduced a mobility initiative that includes solutions, services, investments and alliances that expand the capabilities of trusted IDs on mobile devices across a growing range of access control, authentication and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. A...

TDSi to discuss security and access control integration benefits at Midwich Technology Showcase North 2016

TDSi will be explaining the latest features of its security management software EXgarde 4.5 Integrated security manufacturer TDSi and its technology distributor Midwich, will be welcoming visitors to the Technology Showcase North event on Wednesday 13th April at The Royal Armouries in Leeds. benefits TDSi will be available to discuss the considerable of integrating access control and integrated physical security systems with other IT and business systems. Advantages for end-u...