Access control systems & kits News

The BSIA helps drive UK security exports to Russia Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety (MIPS) exhibition, which takes place at Moscow’s Expocentre this week (24th – 27th April).The largest industry event in Eastern Europe and Russia, MIPS brings together major security companies looking to reac...

Manchester businesses were given an overview of the security challenges faced by the city Businesses in Manchester were given an exclusive insight into security planning for this summer’s large-scale city-centre events at the annual Manchester Security exhibition and seminar, which was held last week (18th April).Free to attend, the event welcomed a record number of over 250 delegates from local businesses including Morrisons, Selfridges and The Printworks, as well as...

Videx Security has introduced a new VR Vandal Resistant Ex Series keypad to complement the EX keypad range. The keypad features a tough 12 gauge stainless steel fascia, which fits into the company's 4000 Series modular vandal resistant door entry systems.  The VR Vandal Resistant EX Series keypad is designed for both external and internal installations and includes backlit metallic keys. The keypad can be either surface or flush mounted and combined with an intercom, video intercom or sta...

Lenel Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software, integrated systems and access control systems, recently launched OnGuard 2012, the latest release of its industry-leading security management platform available to Lenel’s Value Added Resellers (VARs) in the third quarter 2012. Customers can benefit from OnGuard’s stronger integration capability and increased functionality. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies...

Steria installed additional CEM S610 access control readers at its various offices in UK CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced that they have now secured all of the 12 UK offices of long standing customer, Steria UK Ltd. Following successful company growth, Steria has recently expanded its AC2000 access control system to cover additional offices.  Recent additions to the AC2000 system include the installation of additional CEM S610 readers, the...

Schlage AD Series simplifies security operation Quintron Systems, Inc., the recognised leader in interoperable Enterprise C3 Systems for Security Command Control & Communications, is pleased to announce that the Schlage AD Series locks now seamlessly integrate with Quintron’s innovative security platforms to provide flexible, cost effective access control solutions unlike any others. “Quintron has developed and deployed the industry’s only mission critica...

HID Global will demonstrate its advanced RFID transponders for a wide range of applications at Euro ID 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently unveiled at this week’s Euro ID 2012 in Berlin its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies business segment, including many new tag designs never before shown in Europe. This showcase of new and existing RFID tag s...

Lenel Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software, integrated systems and access control systems, recently introduced a new version of the Lenel Network Video Recorder (Lenel NVR) 7.0. Available as a hardware-based turnkey solution or a software-only package for deployment on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) servers, Lenel NVR7 delivers the ultimate in flexibility and open architecture. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies...

NextDetect to be deployed at multiple locations to increase public safety Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced Orange County, Fla., has deployed NextDetect, a next-generation analytic engine with robust facial recognition capabilities, to increase public safety and improve municipal operations for area residents, employees and visitors. Orange County, which deployed the NLSS Gateway and Next Level...

JANUS access control system protects Broadgate, London Over the last 15 years the JANUS access control system from Grosvenor Technology has been protecting one of London’s premier business communities. Broadgate, in the City of London, has 14 office buildings, 4.4 million sq ft and 30,000 occupiers. Managed by Broadgate Estates Ltd, the estate is owned by British Land and Blackstone and creates a distinctive environment for some of the world’s largest corporations...

The security solution has been implemented by Majees Technical  Services LLC AMG, the world leading manufacturer of transmission solutions, announces that they have supplied their AMG3700 series transmission solution for the new integrated security & surveillance solution at the OMIFCO fertiliser plant in OMAN. The solution has been implemented by Majees Technical Services LLC, Oman’s leading systems integrator for large scale plant security solutions and Oil &a...

Xellip enables audio/video communications witha coded keypad functionality  for access control Specialist in IP access control systems, voice and image IP communication solutions, professional and security intercom systems, CASTEL will present at IFSEC its know-how, as well as its latest innovations. This new intercom solution has been designed on an open full IP architecture and uses an open SIP protocol, as used by telecommunications companies for voice over IP. The n...

Suprema, a global leader in biometric technologies and ID solutions, recently announced the release of FaceStation, the world’s fastest face recognition access control terminal with patented adaptive IR illumination technology. FaceStation is an IP based biometric access control terminal featuring facial recognition technology which identifies individuals from their facial image features. Conventional face recognition technology contains inherent weak points brought by lighting intensity...

Honeywell announced the launch of its Rapid Eye Hybrid HD digital video recorder (DVR). With 16 channels capable of supporting images from analogue and IP surveillance cameras, the hybrid nature of the DVR makes it an ideal solution for customers at all stages of their journey from analogue to IP, providing a flexible, scalable offering that allows them to migrate at their own pace.  Additional IP cameras can be installed without the need for extra licenses and Rapid Eye Hybrid HD will auto...

The re-branding will strengthen the company's reputation as an innovative solutions provider ADC Technologies, a leading service provider of integrated security solutions from access control to smart card based systems in Singapore, will be known as Robert Bosch Security Solutions Pte Ltd effective 1 April 2012. The re-branding of ADC to the Bosch brand will reinforce its reputation as an innovative solutions provider in high quality customised security solutions to meet the...

Kenitzer to focus on driving sales through supporting company's national accounts Bryan Kenitzer has been appointed distribution sales manager to help drive growth of Honeywell video and access control products and solutions in Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. His primary focus will be driving sales through dealer conversions, loyalty programs and support of the company’s national accounts. Bryan brings a strong background of video sales to his new rol...

Pavilions at Secutech 2012 include ones for IP equipment, access control, biometrics and HD surveillance Secutech 2012, the International Exhibition and Conference for Electronic Security, Info Security, Fire and Safety, has attracted 532 exhibitors to its show which will be held 18 – 20 April 2012 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 15th edition of the show will feature exhibitors from 27 countries and...

Harper Chalice also intends to launch its new inner range control system and GUI Harper Chalice Group Limited, the UK's leading manufacturer of electronic and electrified perimeter security systems, will be exhibiting at IFSEC. The company manufactures the UK’s most secure, independently-tested electrified perimeter security systems and will be showcasing a number of new products. New products on display will include: the PulseSecure PROTECTOR PS752 fully monitore...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has upgraded its innovative Aperio technology to offer a premium escutcheon to secure fire and escape routes. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. The new Premium Aperio escutcheon complies with latest industry standards, including EN1906 / 03, making it suitable for use in fir...

HID Global creates new path with its complete mobile access ecosystem of products and solutions HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the company’s mobile access strategy briefing recently held during ISC West 2012 is now available via webcast on-demand. During the event, HID and its parent company ASSA ABLOY examined the growing market opportunities as access control goes mobile to deliver new ways for the i...

The website enables manufacturers to find the right solutions for all smart card projects Nortech, a UK based access control manufacturer, has launched a brand new website that is dedicated to its access control reader capabilities. The website enables manufacturers, installers and end-users to easily find the right solutions for all their proximity and smart card projects, no matter how complex. The structure of the website provides customers with an easy to navigate layout....

The updates to be fed in by Metropolitan Police  during and after the Olympic and Paralympic games The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated webpage to provide businesses with key safety and security updates fed in directly by the Metropolitan Police during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The webpage was created as part of the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications project (CSSC), an information-sharing initiative deve...

The program provides more streamlined access to Brivo’s flagship ACS WebService and ACS Onsite products Brivo Systems LLC, leader in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for security management, announced it is launching the Brivo Blue Independent Dealer Program. The new program is intended to deepen partnerships, offer valuable education and provide an impressive array of incentives for existing and new dealers who wish to lead with Brivo’s cloud-based access...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the availability of its new unified web client for Security Center. The unified web client is part of the Security Center Mobile 3.0 feature and allows customers to connect back to their platform to view video, control PTZ cameras, configure aspects of their access control and license plate recognition (LPR) systems, and run reports from the most web browsers. Seve...

NICE Solutions will record and manage voice communications used  for investigations and debriefing NICE recently announced that the Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), the operational and domain awareness center for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Air and Marine (OAM), has implemented NICE solutions to record and manage mission-critical voice communications used for investigations and debriefing. As one of the world’s largest aviation...

Dr. Rer.nat. Volkmar Denner has been appointed as the new chairman of the Bosch board of management Following 50 years with Bosch, in which he held a number of important positions in the company, Professor Dr.-Ing. Hermann Scholl is to resign from office effective June 30, 2012. At the same time, he will retire from Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG. Hermann Scholl was made a junior member of the board of management in 1973 and a full member in 1975. He chaired the board of m...

The new logo reflects a more global, simplified representation of SIA Jay Hauhn, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled the organisation’s new logo on March 28, 2012 at the ISC West show in Las Vegas. The new logo, which was created with input from SIA members, the Board of Directors and the SIA Marketi ng Committee, reflects a more contemporary, global, simplified representation of SIA as the primary resource for the se...

AxxonSoft partner EFB-Elektronik showcased Axxon Intellect Enterprise, Auto Intellect and Face Intellect AxxonSoft’s products were demonstrated at CeBIT 2012 which took place in Hannover, Germany, 6-10 March 2012. CeBIT (Centrum der Büro- und Informationstechnik) is one of the most prominent world expo events for information and telecommunication technology attracting annually around 700,000 visitors and 6,500 exhibitioners. AxxonSoft’s partner, EFB-Elektroni...

The new PIE-1 Alarm IP Encoder from Optex provides the dual functions of PoE power delivery to remote Optex devices and conversion of alarm signals to an IP protocol for delivery to video management systems or network video recorders. The PIE-1 provides support for Optex sensors in security systems using VMS and NVRs through vendor- unique API. The device can be used in a number of ways: PoE (Power over Ethernet) only: to power remotely the Optex Redscan laser scanner  provides IP alarm...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the addition of two Glass Tag Ultra radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders to its expanding Animal ID Glass Tag family. The new, innovative HID Global design featured in the Glass Tag Ultra transponders uses patented direct bonding technology and optimised chip placement to achieve a breakthrough boost of performance. Read ranges are improved by up to 35% compared to low frequency glass ta...