Access control systems & kits News

This move signals the company’s intent to become the most customer-focused integrated security systems manufacturer in Europe Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, recently announced it has established its international headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany. This move signals the company’s intent to become the most agile and customer-focused integrated security system...

Darren will identify new business opportunities for the company’s outstanding range of RFID hospitality solutions SALTO Systems continues to grow its UK sales team with news that Darren Keating has joined as National Account Manager Hospitality. Darren will be responsible for working closely with boutique, luxury and resort hotels in addition to other types of holiday properties and resorts to identify new business opportunities for the company’s outstanding range...

BCDVideo announced the release of their SMARTcontrol Management Software (SMS). SMS is an evolution in health monitoring for physical security technology for both BCDVideo’s video recorder and access control server platforms. BCDVideo will be making this a standard no-charge feature on its entire Nova Series platform, effective in February. SMS is a comprehensive, easy-to-use program which serves as a mission-control centre inside the product. Its key feature is that it sends alerts based...

The customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has recently received a number of orders within a range of new high potential fingerprint sensor markets. During January, a total of 6 customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats. The targeted products include payment-, home- and smartphone-related...

Axel Petri, Senior VP Group Security Governance at Deutsche Telekom will discuss about growing crime rate in digital world ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Axel Petri, Senior Vice President Group Security Policy and Public Safety at Deutsche Telekom AG, will give a keynote presentation during the opening plenary on 30 March at the ASIS 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition. The ASIS Europe 20...

Cooperation with local communities, maritime security, latest technology will be some of the topics covered at the Forum Senior level Security Representatives will gather at the East Africa Energy Infrastructure Security 2015 Forum on 4-5 February to discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector in Africa’s Eastern region. Cooperation with local communities, security of teams and assets, pipeline sabotage prevention, terrorism, maritime security and la...

The AC2000 access control and security management system was delivered by CEM approved reseller Samaxon CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, recently announced that they have secured the new Silesian Museum in Katowice, Southern Poland.  The AC2000 access control and security management system was delivered by CEM Approved Reseller Samaxon, and installed by IB Systems & Budimex. The stunning new Silesian Museum houses 109,000 items from d...

An online version of the Prospectus, which provides information on classroom and training courses, can be viewed at the Tavcom website Tavcom, the leading supplier of accredited vocational, classroom and ‘e-learning’ online security systems training courses, has published its 2015 Prospectus. An online version of the Prospectus, which provides information on over 70 different classroom, workshop and online training courses, can be viewed at the Tavcom website, whi...

A10 Networks, a technology leader in application networking, recently announced the integration of its Thunder Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabric. Offering dynamic L4-L7 application networking services, this joint solution enables enterprises to amplify their data centre output by automatically provisioning application delivery and security services with a significant increase in both allocation speed and business agility – al...

The most requested ASSA ABLOY products at Intersec were wireless technologies SMARTair™ and Aperio®. SMARTair™ Successful involvement at Intersec 2015 saw ASSA ABLOY further expand its profile in the fast-growing Middle East market. ASSA ABLOY demonstrated key wireless access products and shared its own market research with attendees. Key sales trends for 2015 include the rise of IP-enabled wireless devices, as well as increasing interest in open standards and...

The Charity offers comprehensive support to British servicemen and women who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty The Security Institute is proud to announce that its designated Chairman's Charity for 2015 will be Help for Heroes. The Charity offers comprehensive support to British servicemen and women who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty, a cause that is clearly close to our heart in light of the fact that many of our members have served their coun...

Anviz drew high praise for theirexpanded surveillance line, whichattendees could try out themselves Anviz Global, a manufacturer of biometric technology products, would like to thank everyone who attended the INTERSEC Dubai 2015 in Dubai, UAE. The show has a reputation for being one of the biggest and most active security exhibitions in the world. This year, INTERSEC did not disappoint exhibition attendees or exhibitors. This year Anviz had a clear mandate heading into the sho...

Gary Harmer Director of Sales at Mayflex feels ISONAS is revolutionising access control Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor has formed an agreement to distribute the ISONAS range of access control products. Unlike traditional panel-based or IP-panel systems, ISONAS delivers the one proven access control solution that offers network-based, “Pure IP” to the door technology. Founded in 1999, ISONAS is the firs...

SALTO effectively provides the college with a ‘networked access control solution without the wires’ Queen's College is a co-educational independent school located in Taunton, Somerset. It is a day/boarding school for children aged 3–18, and incorporates Nursery, Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior schools. The college was aware that its existing security arrangements in the form of mechanical keyed locks and a very basic access control system were somewhat outda...

Vanderbilt SMS system manages access for over 500 employees and contractors spread over 11 locations Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, recently announced that Crider Foods, Stillmore, GA, relies on Vanderbilt Industries SMS Access Control system to provide security for its large production and processing facilities. Tutela, Inc., out of Brunswick, GA, is the integrator and installer on this long-running project. Privately owne...

HID's annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand the latest security advances HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently issued its outlook on technology trends for 2015, as well as other anticipated developments across key vertical industries in the secure identity marketplace. The annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand and take advantage of the latest advances to improve security, convenience and the...

Farpointe Data distributes its Data products and options to manufacturers in New England Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that Thomas E. Piston, Jr. will help security system manufacturers and integrators from the New England and Mid-Atlantic states provide their customers with Farpointe Data products and options that will better meet their customers' needs for card-based access control an...

The Security Institute also jointly raised £14,618.26 at the inaugural Joint Security Associations Annual Fundraising Event The Security Institute is delighted to announce that it helped raise £28,795.79 for its Chairman's Charity PTSD Resolution in 2014. It raised £14,177.53 at various Security Institute events during 2014. In addition to this amount, The Security Institute also jointly raised £14,618.26 at the inaugural Joint Security Associations Ann...

The key cabinets are also used by the other businesses that are based at Twickenham Stadium Traka, the key and asset management specialist, is helping keep the home of English Rugby secure, ahead of the Rugby World Cup. As part of major refurbishment work in preparation for the games, the RFU has installed Traka key management systems at Twickenham Stadium. The venue, which is the largest dedicated rugby union stadium in the world, is undergoing development, ready to invite r...

LEGIC IDConnect convinces with its extensive openness and platform independence From January 20 - 22, 2015 LEGIC takes part at Omnicard 2015 in Berlin and presents its latest product in the portfolio!    New service LEGIC IDConnect LEGIC Identsystems Ltd launched in September 2014 its new Trusted Service called LEGIC IDConnect. Thanks to IDConnect, contactless chip-card applications can be brought onto smartphones – simply and securely. In addition to a trust...

The one hour self-paced training module will be presented online ASIS International (ASIS) and the National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) will present details of a new training focused on what private security professionals need to know about child victimisation. The presentation will take place on Friday, Jan. 23 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, Va. ASIS is the leading organisation for security management professi...

The integration has 360 Vision Predator HD cameras integrated into Maxxess’ eFusion security management platform Maxxess and 360 Vision Technology showcased new off-the-shelf integration at Intersec 2015 in Dubai that saw Predator HD cameras integrated into Maxxess’ powerful security management platform, eFusion. Built on an open, modular software framework, eFusion gives customers the ability to maximise the value of security investments and the freedom to choose...

System Galaxy helps maintain awareness of student movement around the facility, and improve overall security At this year’s Intersec trade show and convention, Galaxy Control Systems is featuring the unique capabilities of its powerful access control software platform specifically for use in K-12 schools. The company’s successful System Galaxy v.10.4 solution delivers more highly integrated and scalable access control capabilities to maintain awareness of student m...

The new site offers the latest information on Open Options’ software, video, lock, card, and reader integrations Open Options, a leading provider of innovative access control solutions, has upgraded the company website in a complete redesign which is now available at www.ooaccesscontrol.com. The new site offers the latest information on Open Options’ award-winning, open-architecture DNA Fusion access control software; Mercury Security true open hardware platform p...

The market is forecast to almost double in size between 2013 and 2018 The Indian market for video surveillance equipment exceeded $300 million for the first time in 2013 and is forecast to grow at an increasing rate over the next five years. This is according to a recently published report by IHS Inc. entitled “The Indian Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment”. Much of the market growth is forecast to come from increased government spending. In June 201...

The collaboration brings together SVN with eFusion to deliver an integrated platform for managing access points SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire-free and wireless access control technology, and Maxxess, a U.S.-based, global corporation recognised for its award-winning security software, recently announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration brings together SALTO’s Virtual Network (SVN) with Maxxess’ universal security management software, eFusion to deli...

Portal Plus is an advanced access control system for proximity, coded access and bio access devices Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, the distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, has recently signed an agreement to supply and support the Portal Plus range from Videx Security. Videx has been manufacturing and supplying door entry systems for almost 30 years and, under the agreement, Pro-Vision Distribution will provide Portal Plus which is an advanced access co...

Ezitracker has a host of features that will directly appeal to security companies Ezitracker(formerly Panztel), the UK’s leading remote workforce management service, have embarked on a major business drive aimed at specialist security companies and facilities management providers that offer security services. Already adopted by many of the UK’s biggest employers of field based staff, Ezitracker has been specially configured to offer specific, tailored benefits to...

The SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) awarded Nottingham-based Octavian with 157 points - an increase of 25 points on last year’s score Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has once again been ranked in the top 5% of UK businesses following its annual Security Industry Authority’s (SIA) audit. The SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), which is responsible for regulating the private security industry, awarded Nottingham-based...

Mahfouz will help shape physical access control smart card technology in concert with other committee representatives Tyco Security Products announced recently that Stafford Mahfouz, Manager of the Government and Department of Defense Vertical for Tyco Security Products, has been elected to the Smart Card Alliance’s Access Control Council steering committee for 2015-2016 as a representative of physical access control product and services providers. The Smart Card Allianc...