Access control software News

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is happy to announce that Video Insight is now a member of the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Video Insight has certified its Video Management Software (VMS) with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which integrates the video management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software. AMAG and Video Insight cooperat...

COMPRION has been active in the Terminal Steering Groups on UICC with the aim of contributing to the consistent roll-out of new NFC NFC is on everyone’s lips. Terminal and card vendors, network operators, financial institutions, and many others have been discussing the benefits and limits of con-tactless communication for quite some time. The number of people who have to contribute something to the topic of NFC seems to be growing almost every day. Experience has shown...

CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, recently announced the release of version 6.8 of AC2000, AC2000 Airport and AC2000 Lite integrated access control and security management software. The latest release offers a host of new features that increase the performance and improve the functionality of the CEM AC2000 access control system. “This latest software release spans all three systems including AC2000, AC2000 Airport and AC2000 Lite. The new features and func...

Security solutions manufacturer, TDSi announces the launch of its latest version of its access control software, EXgarde PRO 4.2 which will include full integration with ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locking technology. TDSi’s powerful EXgarde PRO software brings together many elements of physical security in a centralised security portal, enabling the operator to monitor and control physical access whilst incorporating CCTV feeds and emergency alarm triggers. Additionally EXgarde 4....

Cubic pointed out to IDTechEx that Mifare for Mobile from NXP gives speed same as transportation card ticketing In the many interviews and research carried out for the new IDTechEx report "Near Field Communication (NFC) 2014-2024", considerable disagreement was commonplace. IDTechEx first issued a major report on this subject five years ago when there were concerns about deployment which is much less an issue today given the huge deployment of NFC-enabled mobile phones and tab...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, introduces the EL Series Wireless Access Control Solution to the STANLEY Commercial Hardware line, a web-based solution allowing the end-user to easily and effectively manage access for both interior and exterior door openings. The solution combines the EL Series Electronic Lock with STANLEY’s new Access Control Server (ACS) with pre-installed Intelli-M software, its new Integrated Door Controller (QI...

CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, recently announced the release of version 6.8 of AC2000, AC2000 Airport and AC2000 Lite integrated access control and security management software. The latest release offers a host of new features that increase the performance and improve the functionality of the CEM AC2000 access control system. “This latest software release spans all three systems including AC2000, AC2000 Airport and AC2000 Lite. The new features and func...

The award recognises the security industry’s most innovative new products, services and solutions Norbain is pleased to announce that Remsdaq’s EntroStar and EntroWatch have won another industry award – “The ASIS 2013 Accolades Security’s Best Winner”. ASIS International, held during September 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago Illinois, is one of the leading organisations for security professionals worldwide. Each year it invites exhi...

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) is situated on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island and receives more than six million passengers a year. It is New Zealand’s second largest airport and the busiest and most strategic air connection from the South Island to the world’s trade and tourism markets. With such high numbers of passengers going through the airport, providing a safe and secure environment is an important part of CIAL’s vision to be recogni...

Sicura chose to partner with ACT due to the complementary nature of its product portfolio Sicura Systems has announced it has undergone a management buyout in conjunction with Access Control Technology (ACT), the Dublin based manufacturer of access control products. This follows the demise of Sicura Systems’ parent company, Vital Services Group. Founded in 2005, Sicura Systems has developed a niche reputation for supplying mission critical security systems to an impress...

Matrix will highlight its new COSEC DOOR PVR and Door controllers at Intersec Dubai 2014 Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in Intersec Dubai 2014. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions. Here, at this event their main focus will be to highlight the new COSEC DOOR PVR and Door controllers. These prod...

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of its powerful Latitude enterprise-class network video management system (NVMS) with the Symmetry security management platform by AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection system provider. The integration expands the capabilities of both platforms, allowing joint customers to benefit from the integration of IP video surveillance and access control to gain new levels of situational awareness...

The ASIS sessions designed especially for Chief Security Officers (CSOs) were organised by the CSO Roundtable ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s premier association for security professionals, has held its 7th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2013 at the Conrad Macao Cotai Central in Macau, China. The event gathered 260 senior security professionals from 32 countries which represents a 7.4% increase compared to the 2012 event. The ev...

The partnership marks another step for ACT in the French market ACT is pleased to announce a partnership with Eff-Eff for nationwide sale and distribution of the ACT range in France. Eff-Eff will utilise their established network of resellers to improve the availability of the entire ACT range to a French population of 66 million. Their experienced and professional approach to sales will ensure that ACT's high standards are maintained throughout the sales and distribution proc...

TDSi’s EXgarde PRO integrates with Milestone’s Enterprise and Corporate video management software deliver further synergy TDSi, a global leader in integrated security solutions, will be demonstrating the benefits of integrated access control and IP CCTV solutions at Intersec Dubai 2014. The company’s technical and sales specialists will be available on Stand S2-203C to discuss TDSi products and services with visitors. Alongside their comprehensive range of h...

In a move designed to further the spread of de-facto standards and standards-based interoperability in the physical security industry and beyond, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) recently released Version 2.0 of its industry-leading Area Control Specification. The PSIA also announced it is making the specification open and publicly available to all industry manufacturers in addition to PSIA member companies. Area Control 2.0 incorporates the PSIA’s Access Control and...

Napco’s residential and commercial courses focus on new attractive high-tech options for alarm companies Designed to provide dealer/integrators with the knowledge and tools needed to fuel new sales, incorporate more valuable services and add more residential and commercial accounts, free Napco training classes are available in the field with distributors, onsite or online as live webinars or archived video recordings, available 24/7. Each seminar provides an all-around a...

Honeywell recently announced the latest version of the Pro-Watch security management system which expands the added-value services integrators can provide to their customers. The Pro-Watch 4.1 security management system adds support for SALTO disconnected readers and Mercury Security control panels. These enhancements provide users with more options to extend access control to large and remote facilities. “It’s not uncommon for organisations to have access control, video surveillanc...

IndigoVision, the developer of the world’s most open end-to-end video security solution, has released its twenty third Integration Module, enabling data from S2 access control systems to be seamlessly managed within IndigoVision’s IP Video Security Solution. The S2 Integration Module continues IndigoVision’s open approach and strategy for security systems integration, giving greater freedom of choice and better system scalability with exceptional future proofing of security in...

Gallagher will also exhibit a recently developed feature; the Visitor Management Kiosk Gallagher, are set to have a significant presence at the 7th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition (ASIS) following recent success at the China Public Safety Expo 2013 (CPSE). The company, which is a Silver sponsor of this year's event, is looking to build upon recent success in the Asia-Pacific region following the introduction of a number of new and upgraded products such as the T2...

Providing a single interface to enable faster responses and improved situational security is just one of the benefits of the integration between OnSSI’s Ocularis video management software and Code Blue Corporation’s Help Point emergency communication devices. Bringing these two technologies together enables users to instantly and seamlessly manage video surveillance images, access control data, fire alerts and emergency communication. “Our clients want to have more control ove...

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio electronic cylinders are linked to Siemens’ SiPass system online by radio WEETECH GmbH has been supplying testing systems for cables, backplanes and electric and electronic functional modules for over forty years. The development of WEETECH’s long-term, customer relationships based on trust has been accompanied by continuous expansion of its product range and consistent growth on the world market. Today, WEETECH is a globally active compan...

Near Field Communication (NFC) has become the newest technology to open a wealth of possibilities for a number of different applications; from enabling users to pay for coffee to opening a door, the sky is the limit. SourceSecurity.com spoke to Klaus Klosa, Managing Director of LEGIC, one of the leading companies taking this exciting technology to the next stage for a number of security applications. New innovations in NFC from LEGIC At the SICHERHEIT trade fair in Swi...

UEFA’s Executive Committee chose the joint Polish-Ukrainian bid to host the 2012 European football Championship finals. In anticipation of the event, two of the four Ukrainian stadiums to host the matches were equipped with AEOS security systems. The Olympic Stadium in Kiev was built in 1923 and needed remodelling to bring it up to UEFA’s ‘category four’ standards for stadiums hosting football finals. Such stadiums usually seat thousands of visitors and must meet strict c...

Nedap will sponsor and organise the Welcome Party for all conference delegates at the World Forum in The Hague After a series of creative, constructive meetings, ASIS International and Nedap have decided to join forces. Nedap will organise the Welcome Party of the ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition in The Hague. This important event will take place from 1 to 3 April 2014. “We have a history of taking part in the ASIS Security Conferences & Exhib...

On November 14, 2013 Xtralis held a private launch of its converged Xtralis-E portfolio of products at a gala in London, UK. The event was attended by representatives from the City of London Fire Brigade, the US Homeland Security Investigations Department, Head of Security for the Bank of England, and over 130 customers from the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 marks the global launch of the Xtralis-E portfolio. With the expansion of its VESDA & ADPRO portfolios, Xtrali...

BSIA members will play an integral role in delivering solutions at the Commonwealth Games Security arrangements for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have taken a major step forward, as the event’s organising committee announced a list of 19 security suppliers who have been invited to tender for a range of Games-specific security contracts. Among the 19 companies invited to tender are eight members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), whose proven trac...

Ambar Systems, a SALTO Certificated Partner based in Antrim, Northern Ireland, has developed a plug-in integration that combines SALTO Systems access control with XProtect software. SALTO Systems are world leaders in advanced wire free and wireless access control solutions. Every day over 10 million people rely on SALTO to provide total control over who is able to access what, where and when at all times. The plug-in integrates SALTO Systems directly into XProtect Smart Client and allows the u...

GeoInt, Data and cyber security leaders will take stage at DGI 2014 to share their experiences and strategies DGI (Defence Geospatial Intelligence), the annual conference for the defence and intelligence community, has announced the final speaker line up for the 10th edition of the event, taking place in January 21-23, in London. GeoInt, Data and cyber security leaders from the world’s most progressive defence and government organisations will take stage at DGI 2014 to s...

CEM’s AC2000 AE system provides a fully integrated business solution designed to help airports run more efficiently CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, and ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of physical security solutions, recently announced that the CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) security management system has been installed at Inverness Airport, Scotland to manage passengers and staff. AC2000 AE is the industry&rsquo...