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The new FaceStation 2 is a contactless facial recognition device with an adjustable wall bracket  BioConnect and Suprema will be at ISC West 2017 demonstrating the newest innovations in biometrics, security and identity in booth no. 22075. New facial recognition, dual-factor cabinet lock, cybersecurity and mobile solutions will be demonstrated in the joint booth.  With cybersecurity issues seemingly ever-more prevalent and the development of more user-friendly secur...

ACTpro 4000 two-door controllers can extend to 16 doors via ACTpro door stations CBES have installed IP access control systems from ACT at Asda stores and distribution centres across the UK. The roll-out has already covered 500 sites all of which are networked to Asda’s corporate headquarters in Leeds.ACTpro 4000 door controllersAsda are benefiting from ACTpro 4000 two-door controllers which can extend to 16 doors via ACTpro door stations. In turn, up to 250 of the contr...

Key Tracker’s latest controlled key cabinet with integrated ievo Ultimate Biometric Reader Integration of cutting edge biometric recognition technology and key management systems is offering the very highest levels of security for organisations managing large number of priority keys. The system is the result of cooperation between ievo Ltd, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems, and Keytracker Ltd, the Midlands manufacturer of key management...

Esteban Pastor and Joe Fryd will strive to deliver highest level of technical support and service ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome Esteban Pastor to its Tech Support team and Joe Fryd to its Sales Support team. Previous work experience Pastor has a diverse background in communication and technology. After working in broadcasting, he later joined a worldwide electronics company where he provided techni...

The new portal enables third-party technology providers to have a single online access point Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the addition of a new partner portal for its Connected Partner Program to further simplify the third-party integration process with various Tyco Security Products brands. With a simple online application, enhanced access to the latest integration resources and ongoing support, the new portal enhances the partner expe...

Matrix will demonstrate COSEC DOOR FMX as a high-performance door controller with multispectral sensor Matrix, a well-known manufacturer of telecom and security solutions is participating in DEFCOM India 2017, organised on 23rd and 24th March, 2017, in New Delhi. DEFCOM is an ICT event, where defence personnel get a glimpse of the modern communication technologies. Matrix, with a strong history of offering robust hardware to armed forces, will showcase its diversified range o...

SMARTair™ is an access control system perfectly suited to organisations making the step up from mechanical master keys. At CUNEF, students and staff now open doors with smart MIFARE RFID cards. With SMARTair™, CUNEF facility managers can tailor access rights down to the level of the individual user or door. If someone loses their card, there’s no security threat. Facilities managers issue a new card and the lost card is automatically invalidated. Because there is no wiring inv...

For one of the UK's leading science universities, flexibility is the key to Aperio® from ASSA ABLOY. After upgrading security at the Manor Park Campus with an access control system using Aperio® wireless lock technology, the University of Surrey immediately looked to roll the technology out to more sites. “The installation of Aperio® has proven hugely popular and we are already extending their use to student accommodation and looking at ways to install the solution across the...

Whilst the regulations are designed to protect individual’s rights to privacy, they will have enormous implications for the security industry Amidst the chaos of Brexit, many security minded organisations are concerned about the implications of the European Regulation on the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data, adopted in 2016 and planned to be enforceable in May 2018. As an integral component of EU privacy and human rights law; it...

Nine partners presented in breakout sessions, allowing for interaction and questions AMAG Technology hosted its Security Engineering Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, February 17-20, 2017 at the La Cantera Resort and Spa. The theme for the event was ‘Where Collaboration Meets Success,’ which encouraged more than 80 consultants/engineers, end users, and integrators attending to network and engage in security related discussions about technologies, challenges, and tre...

ZKAccess and AMAG Technology have cooperatively tested and certified the integration ZKAccess is proud to announce that it is now officially an AMAG Technology Symmetry preferred partner and member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Programme. Symmetry access control system The ZKAccess OP-200 fingerprint reader interfaces with the Symmetry  Access Control system to provide biometric capabilities without needing additional middleware. ZKAccess and AMAG Technology coopera...

The project follows sustainable building practices to minimise its carbon footprint with water-saving technology Multinational property and infrastructure company Lendlease is using IP video entry and access control from Urmet at a 16-storey apartment block and townhouses surrounding the largest park to be built in London for 70 years. Urmet Elektra INOX entry panels South Gardens is part of widespread regeneration at Elephant and Castle in the south-east of the city. T...

Care homes present many unique security challenges. Above all, a residence needs to feel like an open, welcoming space. It must work for the resident, and provide a pleasant environment to greet family and other visitors. It should be a home, in every sense. However, at the same time, managers must ensure security of the site, including its staff, sensitive data, and areas where medicines are kept. If there has been an unauthorised access attempt, staff need to know as soon as possible. When res...

University Hospital Frankfurt is the largest public health facility in the Hesse region, delivering medical care and education through 32 clinics and 20 research institutes. Extensive new construction, expansion and renovation in multi-phase stages have been under way since 2001. The goal is to create a flagship healthcare organisation equipped for the 21st century.As part of the overhaul, hospital managers sought a new secure locking system for a recently completed large building. They turned t...

Pass∞ can be completely backward-compatible with existing computer system and could be added to all systems immediately The University of Surrey has developed an innovative ‘all in one’ password system that will allow users to use their face, eyes or fingerprints – alongside or instead of word-based systems – on their work or home computers. Pass∞ improves passwords The new technology, named Pass∞ (Pronouced PassInfinity), can be com...

The ICAO TRIP strategy is designed to assist States in enhancing the fight against terrorism and reducing cross-border crime ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu delivered the opening address to 180 government and industry seminar participants at the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Strategy Seminar in Antigua and Barbuda last week, acknowledging that global implementation of ICAO’s related Security and Facilitation provisions must be augmented....

Wiegand over-the-air protocol is no longer secure due to its original obscure and non-standard nature Farpointe Data, the access control provider of RFID solutions, is notifying its access control manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and dealers that hacking of access control systems has become a threat far bigger than most think. Protecting their end-users from hackers is imperative for channel partners. Cyber security breaches "The U.S. federal government suffered a s...

The catalogue includes all the new products and solutions for audio door entry, digital video door entry and access control systems Fermax has issued its new International General Catalogue 2017 for professionals, showing how its technological space accelerates its growth with new products, systems and solutions. New Fermax products This new edition includes all the new products prepared by the brand in order to keep offering cost-effective solutions for audio door entry sys...

Alongside their Electronic range, Locken will showcase a Mechatronic range of access control systems Locken, a provider of cable-free access control solutions, will be announcing the launch of a new range of highly innovative security systems at the forthcoming Security & Policing Home Office event, London, 7-9th March. Mechatronic range Alongside their prominent Electronic range, Locken will be showcasing a new Mechatronic range of access control systems. Combining the...

Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is helping to protect and improve access for staff and clients at Pinfields Limited, a highly respected Midlands-based accountancy practice.Based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, Pinfields has a long-established background offering high quality financial advice to small and medium enterprises since 1938. Due to their continui...

The partnership provides Irish customers access to industry leading biometric products A new distribution partnership between ievo, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems, and Dublin’s Northwood Technology looks set to open up the potentially lucrative Irish market. Founded in 2003, Northwood Technology are now one of Ireland’s leading distributors of security products, specialising in the design and installation of bespoke security syst...

Matrix will launch COSEC DOOR FMX as a high-performance door controller with multispectral sensor Matrix, a manufacturer of enterprise-grade telecom and security solutions, is participating in ChemTECH World Expo 2017, Mumbai. ChemTECH World Expo is one of the best platforms to have business interactions and create strategic alliances. This year, Matrix will showcase its latest telecom, video surveillance, and people mobility solutions. Range of telecom products at display M...

Allegion and BadgePass have expanded their offering of credentials, readers and wireless electronic locks Allegion, a global security products and solutions provider, has announced that Schlage® NDE wireless locks now seamlessly integrate with BadgePass™ Access Manager – offering a suite of security and identity management solutions. The two companies have expanded their offering of credentials, readers and wireless electronic locks. Allegion NDE wireless...

'Your Mobile is Your Identity’ is a simple process that offers QR Code based Identification for opening doors Everything we do today is done through a single ‘tap’ on our mobile devices. With this single ‘tap’ we can share things on social media, check our health status, communicate with others and so on and so forth. A similar trend can be seen with access control, which first started with RFID cards, before moving into biometrics – and we...

Jody will oversee global sales and business development and she will also manage inside sales AMAG Technology is pleased to announce that Jody Ross has been promoted to Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development for AMAG Technology. Jody will oversee global sales and business development for North America, EMEA, APAC and LATAM and she will also manage inside sales. AMAG security solutions Jody is filling the position that was previously held by Kurt Takahashi, w...

The flexible protocols of the controllers meant they could function with the existing third-party readers King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of London’s largest and busiest hospitals. It provides a full range of local services for over 700,000 people in southeast London. The ACT equipment enabled networking the company’s units to a PC allowing up to 2,000 doors to be monitored on a single system with 30,000 users. Flexible protocols Crucia...

Age ID provides the most up-to-date solution to the problem of spotting fake and altered IDs Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of technology solutions that are the antivirus to the epidemic of counterfeit IDs delivering real-time threat identification and identification authentication, announced it will participate in the National Sheriff's Association Winter Legislation & Technology Conference. The conference will be held February 4 to February 7 at the J.W. Marriott in W...

Vision Security Services operates as an integrator across access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and barrier systems London Fields is now using ACT’s recently launched ACT365 Cloud-based access control and video management system. The site is a co-working and private offices facility in east London and is run by Work.Life. Members are provided with hot-desking, meeting rooms, visitor greeting service and retreat areas. Work.Life operate additional London pre...

The Corvus Biometric Sleeve is a biometric sensor package for tablet computers Corvus Integration, Inc. announces the availability of the Corvus Biometric Sleeve. The Corvus Biometric Sleeve is a biometric sensor package for tablet computers. The base Sleeve unit includes a dual boot 8” tablet (Windows and Android) and sensors for acquiring ISO compliant face, dual iris, and fingerprint images. The fingerprint sensor is certified to FBI Appendix F, FAP 45. The Sleeve com...

SALTO KS cloud-based access control offers the ability to manage access control from any internet platform SALTO has rebranded its Cloud-Based Wireless Locking Solution as SALTO KS, Keys as a Service. The inputs for this rebrand have come from a variety of sources, including valuable customer feedback, partners and installers. Real market feedback has been extremely helpful, especially for incremental product improvements. Evolution based on technology Another important sour...