Access control systems & kits News

 Reliance triumphs at BSIA Awards Reliance Security Services people have swept the board in this year's BSIA Regional Security Officer of the Year Awards. Teams and individuals won fifteen awards - one third of all the awards available and twice as many as any other single security company. Awards were achieved across seven different regions and in four categories including ‘Best Use of Technology', ‘Service to the Customer', ‘Best Newcomer' and ‘Best...

  Merchant's Academy has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO SystemsMerchant's Academy, the newest of the Government's 47 privately sponsored academies, has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO Systems to provide smart access control throughout the school.   The £23 million Bristol based academy, which opened in September 2008, has been built on the site of the existing Withywood Community School. In common with other schools in the academy pr...

 Immervision annouces the appointment of a new vice-president of Finance  ImmerVision, the expert in 360° Panoramic Imaging Technology, announces the appointment of Frederic Belanger as Vice President of Finance. Belanger joins ImmerVision from GE Capital, a provider of financial solutions to a broad range of businesses, where he led the Canadian syndication capital markets activities.  Belanger, a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Acc...

  SALTO Systems provides advanced access control management for schoolSALTO Systems has been selected by Shireland Collegiate Academy and Sixth Form Centre to provide advanced access control management. The Academy awarded the contract to West Midlands based SALTO Inspired Business Partner Custom Technology Ltd.Shireland Collegiate Academy and Sixth Form Centre is an 11-19 Trust School categorized as ‘Outstanding' by OFSTED. The Academy's highly successful Strategic Partnership w...

A multifunctional LEGIC card is used in the modern part of the Raiffeisen Zentralbank building "Wave"True to the company's mission statement, the Austrian Raiffeisen Zentralbank (RZB) has successfully used the SYMBIO HOTELDATA accounting system since 1997. This uses a multifunctional LEGIC card which, among other things, combines functions such as time & attendance, access control, ID badges, use of a garage and an electronic wallet. The card can be topped up at the top-up sta...

 Martin Hall, Scyron's new finance director Scyron, the security and surveillance services company today announced the appointment of Martin Hall as finance director.  The newly- created position replaces the previous role of finance manager. With over 30 years experience in finance and IT, Hall will seek strategic investment to fulfil Scyron's aim of increasing its global market share as the world leader in intelligent, video surveillance systems. Effective immediately, Hall take...

 SALTO new access control system installed in the American University in Cairo (AUC)The American University in Cairo (AUC), after a decade of planning and five years of construction, has relocated to a prestigious location in New Cairo, Egypt. Created by an international team of architects, the new $400 million campus covers an impressive 260 acre site. To secure staff and students, the new campus required a proven, future proof access control security solution that would provide 24/7...

SALTO access control solution - E2000 chosen to secure Merton college SALTO Systems has been selected by Merton College Oxford to provide advanced access control management within their new Finlay Building administration centre. Merton College is one of the 38 independent Colleges and Halls that work within the University of Oxford.  Founded in 1264, it is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford and has just over 300 undergraduate and over 250 graduate students in residence at any time.The Col...

 Zagrebgradnja is determined to maintain its competitive edge in many areas of workThe key to the success of companies such as Zagrebgradnja lies in the efficient organisation of the business operation and work optimisation, including the efficient handling of schedule changes. ChallengeZagrebgradnja is determined to maintain its competitive edge in many areas of work; and the optimisation of work processes with the help of an advanced time and attendance system is one important way of...

 SALTO Systems will showcase its latest products at Intersec Middle East"Intersec is the largest security exhibition in the Middle East and therefore the perfect venue to promote our new concept in scalable RFID access control that can be upgraded at any time," says Victor Hage MEA Regional Manager for SALTO Systems."The unique new XS4 RFID networked lock set is a new technology with unlimited possibilities allowing it to be used for a huge range of access control application...

 New partnership solidified by increasing video analytics projects in Latin AmericaMATE-Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics announces a distribution agreement with GBS - Global Business Solution, a nationally and internationally recognized security representative and integrator to provide MATE's video analytics solutions in Mexico. GBS specializes in convergent (physical and IT security) systems representation and integ...

Mike Ward, new Business Development Manager (EMEA) of Xtralis New business development manager to drive IP security confirms Xtralis ADPRO IP-focused credentials.Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions,announced the appointment of a highly experienced security professional, Mike Ward, as Business Development Manager for its EMEA security business. Mr Ward will be responsible for promoting the company's comprehensive portfolio of integr...

Xtralis invests in new European showroom to display full range of integrated fire and security products Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that it has opened a new European showroom to demonstrate the full integration and interoperability between the security, video, access control and fire detection technologies within the Xtralis product range.The showroom, located at the heart of Xtralis' EMEA business in Brussels, has been bui...

 The hospital decided to replace its old system with a modern SALTO electronic access control system. Salisbury District Hospital has won the 2008 Health Business Hospital Security Award for its advanced SALTO Systems access control installation. The Health Business Awards, held at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on the 11th December, recognised excellence in the NHS by presenting awards in 14 different categories to organisations that have made a significant contribution to its development. The...

 Partnership comes as response to growing demand for multifunctional smart card solutionsMulticard AG, renowned general contractor in the smart card project consultancy and implementation, is expanding its product portfolio. Multicard has closed on a licence partnership with LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading producer of contactless smart card technology. Therefore, the company is now offering highly developed LEGIC technology-based multifunctional customer and credit card solutions....

One shoplifting theft every 90 seconds Newly published figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), showing a third of a million shoplifting offences each year - one every 90 seconds - underline the need to take effective action against customer thefts, warns specialist tagging and CCTV solutions provider ESPlus.In its 2008 Retail Crime Survey, the BRC says shoplifting is the most costly crime for shops. It accounted for 64 per cent of all retail crime losses by value, well above burglary (...

Protection and monitoring are essential to ensure that the installations remain intact Most of Europe's large photo voltaic power stations are a long way from anywhere. They represent significant investments and need effective protection if they are not to present easy targets for theft and vandalism. With the specific needs of this emerging market in mind, Geutebruck has teamed up with physical security specialist Haverkamp GmbH and system integrator akera security GmbH to supply customise...

 LEGIC is extending its partner network in Spain with ELECTRÓNICA MEYSHLEGIC is extending its partner network in Spain with ELECTRÓNICA MEYSH. End-users will, as a result, get further security and flexibility through a broader range of advanced security systems using LEGIC technology. LEGIC Identsystems Ltd the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, has signed a licence partnership with ELECTRÓNICA MEYSH leading provider o...

 IDTECK's latest developments of access control products will be on display at the IDTECK boothIDTECK will be exhibiting its wide range of products at the INTERSEC 2009 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE from January 18-20, 2009.At this three day event, you will have the opportunity to witness and experience IDTECK's latest innovations first-hand. IDTECK will be showing advanced security integration adequate for large scaled enterprise system. IDTECK's upgra...

  SALTO Systems provide advanced access control solutions to DCU Sports CentreA new access control system based on products from SALTO Systems and installed by Doorware Ltd is playing a key role in securing sports facilities at Dublin City University.Situated on an 85-acre campus three miles north of the city centre and just a 15-minute drive from Dublin airport, Dublin City University (DCU) is a young university.  It offers over 80 programmes, divided between undergraduate and po...

 Legic and Gantner solution installed in The Fire Sauna in Asia Spa, Leoben AustriaHigh comfort level and efficient guest management thanks to overall access control and cashless payment solution based on LEGIC technology.''Let's jump into the Au," is, a few years ago, what children in the upper styrian university town Leoben used to say when they wanted some carefree fun in the water. Today, they go to the "Chinese''. And not just to enjoy exotic delicacies in the bistro or resta...

 Lasmo Security Solutions is named ACT's new distributor in the NetherlandsAccess Control Technology is delighted to announce the appointment of LaSmo Security Solutions as distributor of ACT products in the Netherlands. LaSmo will work with ACT to further develop and grow the ACT brand in the Netherlands.LaSmo will carry the full range of ACT products giving our customers in the Netherlands faster and easier access to our products. In line with the ACT commitment to both their products and...

  Ganz's C-Allview high-speed ruggedised PTZ cameraJet engine tests at a servicing facility in South Wales are being viewed in close-up detail thanks to three Ganz C-Allview high-speed ruggedised PTZ cameras installed by Cameratech Solutions Ltd.The precision CCTV system is allowing engineers to record and assess the performance of the engines in crucial wind-tunnel testing."When the wind-tunnel tests are underway our system has to deal with extreme noise conditions with a lot of...

 Schlage Everest Primus Level 9Z core key system installed in Bellevue school district Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that the Bellevue (WA) School District has centralized its access control by combining electronics and high-security keys to improve security while also making it easier to manage and control access at several levels.  Although a security system was in place, the District recently undertook steps to finalize an upgrade of the system by pu...

  Security Design Centre providees an integrated security solution to Sonic CommunicationsSecurity Design Centre (SDC) has provided an integrated security system for Sonic Communications, a manufacturer of specialist helmet intercommunication systems and a wide range of high security products. Sonics' customers include Fire Services, the Military, the Police, Beefeaters at the Tower of London, L.A.PD, a number of F1 drivers and many high profile individuals.SDC director, Mike Paul, exp...

  Chantel Smith, Business Development Manager of Frontline Security SolutionsChantel Smith has joined Frontline Security Solutions as a Business Development Manager. Chantel, who will be concentrating her efforts on developing business with Frontline's existing customers, brings to the role considerable industry knowledge which she has acquired during her time at HID Corporation and more recently, in her role as Regional Manager for Tyco Access Control and Video Systems.Peter Goodenoug...

  Customers of Rampart Security to gain broad range of security services currently offered by VSGVSG, one of the top security services providers in the UK, has acquired Oxfordshire-based electronic security specialist, Rampart Security, in a move that will deliver significant benefits for present and future customers of both companies.  Customers of Rampart Security will gain from the broad range of security services currently offered by VSG.  In addition, the backing of...

The Zebra P330i has provided the company with an economical means of supplying customers with a contact cardRetainagroup has selected the Zebra P330i printing machine from DED, to produce customer cards for their marking, registration and verification security system. Kent based Retainagroup has been working to combat theft for over 26 years. The recent purchase of the Zebra P330i has provided the company with an economical means of supplying customers with a contact card for the 24/7 secure reg...

Three lanes of Glasswing were installed giving the maximum number of lanes in the space availableFastlane Glasswing speedgates are now securing One Vine Street, a Grade A office building developed by The Crown Estate on their Regent Street estate. Designed by Allies & Morrison and constructed by Sir Robert McAlpine, it provides 5092 sq m of new office accommodation arranged from first to fifth floors; 2,000 sq m of retail space on basement, ground and part first floor; and seven high quality...

  Honeywell and its installation partner provide wireless CCTV solution for SEAT Sport UK The Client:SEAT Sport UK is the motorsport division of SEAT UK which competes in the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). It is one of 15 teams competing in the BTCC with two race-engineered SEAT Leon TDI cars. It excels at everything it does and that includes offering its VIP guests an unrivalled experience on race days.The Situation:As part of the BTCC season, SEAT Spo...