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Sielox LLC, a provider of integrated access control, video surveillance, perimeter security, and event management systems, is showcasing mobility in their booth (#7103), here at ISC West with the demonstration of Conekt mobile credentials and readers from Farpointe Data. The mobile reader will work with Sielox’s AnyWare and Pinnacle software platforms connecting to their 1700 Controller. “We are now offering Conekt to provide our customers with a more convenient solution for multipl...

People and Vehicle Access control system specialists Nortech have designed a parking control system which combines both automatic barriers and parking ticket control to manage the use of private and public car parks and is around one fifth of the cost of conventional systems. Nortech’s FeeMaster Smart range offers a modular solution for a variety of parking management applications from simple car park control to full parking fee management and payment systems. The range includes the FeeMa...

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the launch of a new security mantrap portal solution, the Circlelock Combi. This unique, ‘half portal’ solution helps security executives prevent unauthorised entry into high security areas currently using fire-rated swinging doors. The Combi will be on display in Boon Edam’s booth (#8037) at the upcoming ISC West exhibition in Las Vegas, NV from April 11-13. Boon Edam designed t...

Securitas UK has announced it has been awarded Business Superbrands status for 2018. Tracking and celebrating the UK’s leading brands since 2001, the Business Superbrands are identified by surveying 2,500 business professionals from across the UK and a voluntary Superbrands Council, comprised of leading business-to-business marketing experts.  The process, managed by The Centre for Brand Analysis (TCBA) in partnership with Research Now SSI, saw just over 1,500 brands from across 62 c...

People and vehicle access control specialists Nortech will be on hand to demonstrate some of its products at the Norbain South West Roadshow 2018 in Newport, scheduled to take place next month. Ideal for businesses that want to know more about people and vehicle access solutions and their benefits, the company will be displaying its new uPASS Target Antenna, an additional long-range identification solution, which is used alongside its uPASS Target Reader.      Nortech...

Vanderbilt recently met with Solar Denmark, an ASPIRE program Gold partner, for a full day of strategy, product news, and road mapping for the year ahead. In recognition of the year-on-year growth resulting from Solar Denmark and Vanderbilt’s relationship, the theme of this year’s meeting was “Sky’s the limit”. Apart from this theme, the aim of the get-together was also to find ways to take cooperation between both companies to “new heights”. ACTpro ha...

Boon Edam, a global manufacturing firm of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced it will emphasise integrated access control solutions in booth #8037 at the ISC West exhibition in Las Vegas, NV from April 11-13. ISC West is the largest security trade show in the United States, bringing together over 30,000 security professionals for its 3-day event. Boon Edam is also the official turnstile sponsor at the exhibition. Integrated technologies Security entrances with i...

Access control system specialists Nortech have recently seen Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust update and improved Tewkesbury Community Hospital’s car park using Nortech’s Feemaster system. Nortech’s Feemaster range was installed by entry control system specialists ASGuk, who were appointed by Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust to design and install a parking control system to stop visitors misusing the site’s car park. ASGuk was able to use their 30 years of...

Snap Fitness 24/7 is a privatively owned health and fitness club first founded in the United States by Peter Taunton, who had a vision to give consumers a fast, convenient and affordable workout alternative to traditional ‘big box’ health clubs, and entrepreneurs a practical model to run their own business. The result was Snap Fitness 24/7, a fitness franchise featuring the same great equipment and workout experience as full-service clubs, in locations close to home with flexible co...

Vanderbilt ACT is a network-based access control system. Coupling the ACTEnterprise software, ACT streamlines the installation, management, and monitoring of the ACT pro access control hardware and delivers seamless integration with video and workforce management applications. Features of ACT Simple plug and play with device detection Simple wiring with IP or RS485 at the door Flat system architecture Fully customizable to your requirements From one door to 32 to 99 to 4000 Speeding u...

Card manufacturer and ID specialist Databac Group will unveil market-leading solutions for card printing and visitor management at the 2018 SICUR exhibition. Highlights of its stand include CardExchange software for visitor management and card production, and Matica XID8600 desktop card printer and the latest advancement in RFID technology. Both modules of CardExchange software will be shown by Databac at the show. The producer module allows users to create templates, connect to multiple databa...

By now, you've probably heard the conversation about the importance of the Internet of Things (IoT) security over and over again; the increased interconnectivity and communication between devices brings with it a greater risk for cyber threats and attacks. One small leak or breach on a single device can potentially spread across the cloud and create a noteworthy disruption within a company, affecting its assets, employees and customers. Responsibility for IoT security But now that the risk fac...

LOCKEN, a provider of cable-free access control solutions, will be showcasing its range of electronic and mechatronic security systems at the forthcoming Security & Counter Terror Expo 2018, Olympia, London. Alongside its prominent electronic range, Locken will be showcasing its mechatronic range of access control systems. Combining the advantages of electronic access control system and mechanical solutions, the mechatronic range is based on contactless induction technology, providing maxim...

Effective March 1, 2018, the Bosch Security Systems division will be known as Bosch Building Technologies. In the system integration business, Bosch Security Systems already offers its customers a broad range of security, safety, and communication technology solutions. “We want the scope of our portfolio to be reflected better in our name as well,” says Gert van Iperen, president of the Bosch Security Systems division. The division comprises two organisationally discrete units, the g...

Anixter International Inc. announced it will provide an update on smart building technology on a new Science Channel series, Tomorrow’s World Today. Tomorrow’s World Today is a new technology-inspired television program dedicated to exploring topics such as sustainability, educating viewers on new technology, and showcasing worldwide concepts around innovation. Tomorrow’s World Today will air on the Science Channel in May 2018. Smart building applications...

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a complex in the bay of Phaliron in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the National Opera. The Center was designed by architect Renzo Piano was built by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The €566 million project was completed end of 2016 and will be donated to the Greek state during 2017. Plans for a big scale donation by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation started in 1998. Initially the foundati...

Vanderbilt’s ACT access control solution was recently installed by BDI Security Solutions Ltd at sites in Burnaston, Derbyshire, and Deeside, North Wales, for car manufacturer Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. At Deeside, Toyota operates a 115-acre engine plant. Together, the two sites represent investment of £2.5bn and employ 3,000 people. For the plant’s security, Toyota wanted a tailored solution that would enable them to operate from a virtual environment and respond pr...

Following several years of strong growth, there continues to be much expansion and development underway at access controls specialists, Nortech. Nortech’s Managing Director Steve Blackler is delighted with the company’s progress commenting, “At the end of last year we won some significant projects around the country. To accommodate the increasing demand for Nortech’s systems, we have just made four new appointments, three in technical sales and support and one in R&D...

Security threats are on the rise and it has become a major challenge for decision making officials to come up with new and more comprehensive security systems in order to keep the offenders at bay. Billions of dollars are lost every year due to various security breaches in companies, banks, hotels, etc. Some organisations have implemented simple door locks with passwords to provide more convenience and ease of access for the employees. But in many such situations passwords that are used are com...

As physical stores look to push the boundaries of retail design, demand for non-intrusive security systems at the store entrance/exit is growing. Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of source to shopper solutions for the global retail industry, has responded with the launch of an underfloor RFID antenna, UF-1. Delivering the same market-leading quality as Checkpoint’s more traditional EAS antennas, but using unique, patented RFID reader technology, the UF-1 system offers a large read range, wi...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, has identified the top trends in the identity technology industry for 2018. The company points towards increased cloud and mobile access adoption, more focus on securing the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics as some of the top trends that will take centre stage in developing more intelligent, connected experiences this year. “Trusted identities will emerge this year as the fundamental building blocks for organisations...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that Georgia Southern University’s state-of-the-art Recreation Activity Center (RAC) has deployed an integrated pedestrian access solution so only members can access the facility. A Boon Edam Trilock 60 tripod turnstile is integrated with Iris ID IrisAccess solution to enable swift user verification and access with a minimum of effort for students, faculty and staff. Centre of campus lif...

As part of a Translink initiative to encourage more motorists to leave their cars at home and use trains and buses for their journeys, cyclists across Northern Ireland can now benefit from 38 new bike shelter/storage facilities at local stations. The brand name of Northern Ireland’s integrated bus and rail public transport company, Translink is a public corporation which provides public transport in the region. Northern Ireland Railways, Ulsterbus and Metro are also part of Translink. Ke...

STANLEY Product and Technology, a division in Stanley Black & Decker and global provider of security and access control solutions, will be exhibiting at Skydd & Säkerhet, which takes place between the 24th-25th January at the MalmöMässan trade fair and convention centre in Malmö, Sweden. The last 12 months has been a period of considerable activity for STANLEY and Skydd & Säkerhet provides the perfect opportunity to meet directly with integration partners an...

With 285 upscale bedrooms and suites offering panoramic views of the city, the 30-story Las Américas Golden Tower Hotel Panama, designed by Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott, is a landmark in the heart of the Panama City’s financial and business district. Its auditorium that can accommodate up to 460 people and seven flexible conference rooms, including restaurants and bars, hosts illustrious events ranging from the Panama Film Festival to the International Meeting of Economists and t...

For the first time, industrial water treatment solutions firm Gradiant takes part in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, the international fair with the greatest impact in the consumer technologies industry. Hand-in-hand with ICEX, Gradiant showcases in Las Vegas biometric solutions for digital on boarding and KYC processes, and biometric login on mobile devices. Dynamic Signature Verification With its own space within the Eureka Park, Gradiant presents in Las Vegas the integration of Dy...

Alarm Lock Systems, a division of Napco Security Technologies, has announced seamless integration of its Trilogy Networx and ArchiTech’s networked wireless electronic access locking solutions with popular Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform from Tyco Security Products. Real-time wireless locking access control With this integration, customers can monitor and control advanced Trilogy Networx locks within the C•CURE 9000 software to gain the addition...

Open Options, a provider of innovative access control solutions, has partnered with Telaeris, specialising in emergency mustering systems and handheld badge reading solutions, to provide users an option in their integrated mobile access control solution. “The native integration of XPressEntry with DNA Fusion provides Open Options customers the ability to know where their employees are in the case of an emergency and verify that everyone is accounted for safely,” said Telaeris CEO, D...

The next level in hotel lock engineering for hospitality, Ælement Fusion, is packed with innovative features including a JustIN Mobile application for mobile access with NFC and BLE engine, SALTO BLUEnet wireless technology for real-time access control management and the SALTO Virtual Network (SVN) data-on-card technology. RFID-compatible electronic lock SALTO’s new Ælement Fusion is an electronic lock with a sleek round reader that eliminates lock hardware on the door by en...

Boasting excellent performance in many aspects, Dahua’s master access controller ASC2204C-H, is a good choice for large scale projects such as business parks, office buildings, banks, prisons, libraries, and commercial centers. The following features offer you security control in a simpler, smarter and more cost-effective way. ONVIF compatibility  Compatibility is a big plus. Dahua’s new master access controller (ASC2204C-H) allows third-party integration with ONVIF Profile C,...