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The POSeIDAS project aimed to provide a prototype eIDAS server and a simulation environment on a chip card The "Regulation on electronic identities and trust services (eIDAS)" published by the European Union in July 2014 forms the legal basis for the secure handling of electronic transactions between businesses, citizens and public authorities or institutions within the EU. The French Agence nationale de la sécurité of systèmes d'information (ANSSI) and th...

The need for improved access control Since the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) of 2010, also known as the Kerry bill, was signed, on-board safety and security has been improved on cruise ships headed to or from American ports. Under the numerous specifications of the act were significant improvement requirements to crew member access and control procedures. The new requirements meant cruise lines needed to move fast to make upgrades, especially the lines with high demand and aro...

ISONAS named as one of Boulder Valley’s fastest growing private companies in 2015 ISONAS a pure IP access control system manufacturer, today announced that it has yet again made BizWest’s Mercury 100 list as one of the fastest growing companies in Colorado for 2015. The Mercury 100 event hosted by BizWest took place on May 25th at the Lionsgate Event Centre where the fastest-growing private companies in Boulder and Broomfield counties were honoured for their c...

SMARTair provides flexible access control using smartcards instead of mechanical keys Rialto Court is a block of contemporary apartments for students attending Durham University and Teesside University in Middlesbrough. When management company Mezzino took ownership of the property, each apartment was secured using a master-key system. However, the rapid turnover of tenants, together with a need for scheduled cleaning and summer shutdown periods, meant keys were becoming diff...

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...

ZKAccess COO Manish Dalal and CEO Larry Reed participating at PSA-TEC 2016 ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, recently returned from another successful appearance at PSA-TEC. Physical security education Presented by the PSA Security Network,  TEC is the premier education and networking event that is open to everyone in the physical security industry. TEC hosts representatives from physical security integrators, manufacturers, and othe...

WESCO was selected based on its commitment to the ISONAS brand and overall partnership with the company to help its annual growth in 2015 ISONAS Inc., a pure IP access control system manufacturer, announced that the company honoured WESCO International, Inc. with its 2015 Distributor of The Year Award at the 2016 WESCO Sales Meeting in April. ISONAS continues to expand their open platform access control solution by providing customers with state-of-the-art access control syst...

The C•CURE 9000/SALTO solution is ideal for access control systems that require varying levels of security for interior and exterior access points Tyco Security Products announces the integration of its C-CURE 9000 security and event management system from Software House with SALTO offline locks for seamless access control of an entire building through a single user interface. Interior and exterior security The C-CURE 9000/SALTO solution is ideal for access control...

Among the technologies on show is CLIQ, key-based access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys ASSA ABLOY showcase additions to their core range of card- and key-based access control solutions at IFSEC 2016, in Hall 7, Stand E1100. Among the technologies on show is CLIQ, key-based access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys. Hardware and software enhancements to Aperio and SMARTair wireless access control product lines are also e...

The system enables secure proof-of-presence with frictionless authentication using HID Trusted Tag Services HID Global®, worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has been selected by CityPoint to streamline security and management systems for its 35-story office building used by thousands of people on a daily basis in London, UK. Securing CityPoint staff In partnership with MyTAG.io, HID Global’s cloud-based services and N...

The conference will be titled "The State of Security 2016" and will look at real world security issues in real time The Security Institute recently announced the launch of its 2016 Conference with a new format from its previous conferences. Introducing the changes, Andrew Nicholls, Deputy Chair of the Institute explains: "With past conferences we have always selected a theme and chosen speakers to deliver presentations that supported those themes. But the security situation is...

SmartTask is also being used across University’s reception desk, caretaking & cleaning teams for performance reporting and electronic auditing The University of Wolverhampton has selected Skillweb’s SmartTask to simplify and streamline reporting processes for security teams operating at its three main campus sites in the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire. The software system has been adopted as part of a wide-ranging estate management initiative to be...

The appointment signals further strengthening of Vicon’s US sales presence in response to strong demand for its security solutions Vicon Industries, Inc. (“Vicon”), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, continues to expand its U.S. sales presence with the addition of Coaxial Systems Associates (Coaxial), a manufacturers’ representative firm covering the state of Florida and the Caribbean. This additiona...

Harnessing the convenience of wireless communication, the Wireless Bridgesaves the installer material cost and valuable time ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of its Wireless Bridge kit for ZKAccess RFID and Biometric door controllers. The kit provides customers the absolute fastest, easiest, least expensive way to install and manage their ZKAccess door access control systems. Wireless Bridge is a co...

HID Global's comprehensive “one card” solution enabled the university to migrate their existing card system HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that offerings from its broad portfolio have been chosen by George Mason University to upgrade its Mason ID card to a more secure and flexible, student ID system. Single ID for multiple applications and services HID Global Seos® smart cards,  multiCLASS SE® rea...

The acquisition of Innometriks strengthens Tyco Security Products’ position in the federal market Tyco Security Products has announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Innometriks and 2DogsStudios, developers of high assurance readers, software and mobile solutions for FIPS-201 (Federal Information Processing Standard) smart card credentials. Tyco Security Products’ access control solution portfolio This acquisition strengthens Tyco Securi...

Matrix “Your Mobile is Your Identity” technology offers QR code based identification for users. It marks their attendance and opens doors when a user scans the QR code on their mobile phone camera in the COSEC mobile application.  Advantages of QR code based access control Enter by simply scanning the QR code from a distance Users don’t have to touch any scanner Secured and encrypted communication Organisations create their own QR codes by embedding their 2-by...

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that it has migrated to MIFARE DESFire EV1, the next generation of smart card technology by NXP Semiconductors, in its line of Delta smart cards. Access control system manufacturers, integrators and dealers will be able to tout greater security over MIFARE Classic smart cards because MIFARE DESFire EV1 uses 128 AES encryption, the same as used by the U.S. federal gov...

George Mason's magnetic ID card system needed to be replaced with a more efficient smart card solution As the commonwealth of Virginia’s largest public university, George Mason University has a population of more than 30,000 students with nearly 5,000 facility members and 2,000 contractors on campus. Showing no signs of slowing its student enrolment, George Mason is a rapidly expanding campus with new facilities and residential halls under construction, and new services...

The ESX Innovation Awards celebrate companies bringing groundbreaking technologies to the electronic security industry The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) announced the 2016 Innovation Award winners. Earning an ESX Innovation Award is one of the industry’s highest achievements. The ESX Innovation Awards recognise companies that bring the most impactful and groundbreaking technologies to the electronic security and life safety industry. Companies with emerging technologies...

IHS Technology predicts strong growth for smart cards despite the SIM card market remaining flat The total market for smart cards is forecast to grow from an estimated 8.8 billion shipped in 2015 to almost 11.9 billion in 2020, despite the fact that the SIM card market is expected to remain relatively flat over the next five years. Which vertical markets are driving growth? The key end-user sectors leading growth over the next five years include payment and banking, e-gover...

Vanderbilt will be hosting a series of ‘Innovation Talks’ with key partners on areas such as closed network systems, integration & automation One year after its launch at the same exhibition, visitors to IFSEC International 2016 are being encouraged to visit stand G1250 and see why Vanderbilt continues to create such a buzz in the security industry. A year on from launch The company’s combination of global reach, independent structure and technical expe...

Identiv’s 13.56 MHz TOM Media RFID Label addresses the need to monitor and track electronic devices used in library industry Identiv, Inc. recently announced the launch of the newest addition to its RFID Library Labels product offerings, the TOM® Media Label, at RFID Journal LIVE! 14th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. RFID Journal LIVE! is the world's largest and most important event focused on RFID and related technologies. RFID Library Labels...

Identiv’s portfolio provides a high level of performance with existing UHF readers Identiv, Inc., recently announced the launch of its UHF Tags family of products for the Internet of Things (IoT) market at RFID Journal LIVE! 14th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. RFID Journal LIVE! is the world's largest and most important event focused on RFID and related technologies. Identiv UHF tags for demanding applications Identiv’s UHF Tags portfolio d...

Picosens develops a quantum physically coded key as an alternative to RFID and wireless for the locking systems of the future. The solid and rod formed Quantum Key – an innovative new development from the company Picosens – comprises a stainless steel body which carries a code that is neither visible nor touchable. After reading the key code inside a special reader unit any typical electronic locking mechanism can be operated. The key is passive and operates without wireless or magn...

Evolis Vertical Markets Manager will provide insight into Tanzania instant card issuance project for which biometric voter kits were deployed Evolis, the worldwide leader in card personalisation systems, will talk at SDW 2016 conference about one of the largest instant voter card issuance projects. Several printing systems especially tailored to governmental projects are showcased in booth L37. Insight into an innovative voter card issuance project – May 11, at 2PM Dur...

In addition to new sessions on cyber security and robotics, PSA has also announced various speaker lineups PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced the addition of several new sessions and the lineup of key industry experts slated to speak at PSA TEC 2016 to be held in Westminster, CO on May 9-12, 2016. New sessions that have been added to the schedule for Thursday, May 12 in recent weeks include: Robotic Technolo...

SMARTair™ is a self-contained access control system that meets the needs of educational premises When one of Australia's most prestigious schools needed to upgrade to 21st-century security, it turned to a wireless SMARTair™ access control system. Nearly 100 doors in the school's new annex are now protected by electronic escutcheons and wall readers, which staff and students open with programmable smartcards. Wireless security system SMARTair™ is a self-con...

ONVIF specification by IEC pave the way for further international adoption of ONVIF as part of security projects ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that its newest access control specification has been adopted by the global standards group International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as its new standard for Electronic access control systems, positioning the ONVIF specification as the glob...

Identiv robust and reliable Hirsch physical access solutions include Velocity and Mx controllers Identiv, Inc. recently announced at the 5th International Secutech Exhibition and Conference that the company has entered into an exclusive partnership with IDCUBE to distribute Identiv’s Hirsch physical access solutions to the Indian and South Asian markets. Identiv Velocity and Mx controllers Identiv’s robust, reliable, and feature-rich Hirsch physical access soluti...