Access Control News

Network Utilities Ltd, an integrator of network and security solutions, has announced the successful acquisition of Metropolitan Networks, a provider of customer-centred network support and security managed services, that will create the UK’s leading specialist integrator of identity-centric network, security and data solutions and services to enterprises, telcos, MSPs and ISPs. The newly enlarged Network Utilities will also gain its own on-premise data centre and 24/7 Network Operations...

ISC Security Events, PSA Security Network and the Security Industry Association (SIA) reveals the preliminary agenda for the 2019 Cyber:Secured Forum, a conference connecting the worlds of cybersecurity, physical security and systems integration. This second annual cybersecurity educational summit will be held at the Westin Dallas Park Central July 29-31 in Dallas, Texas. Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 will begin on the evening of Monday, July 29, with a welcome networking reception and continue with...

ASIS International, the world’s largest association of security management professionals, has just concluded its largest ever European event. ASIS Europe 2019 - From Risk to Resilience took place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on March 27-29, attracting over 900 registrants from more than 60 countries and 45 exhibitors. Attendees were senior security practitioners from multinational corporation, including Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Volkswagen, BNP Paribas, Boehringer Ingelheim, D...

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, released its 2019 annual report, showing the company’s steady growth in the past year with improvement in the overall operating quality, as well as its development prospects for the future. During the year of 2019, Dahua Technology achieved operating revenue of RMB 26.149 billion (USD 3.73 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 10.50%; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company amounte...

HID Global, a globally renowned company in trusted identity solutions, has announced that Tasmania’s Old Kempton Distillery (OKD) has deployed its Internet of Things (IoT) enablement platform, HID Trusted Tag Services, to combat counterfeiting of its premium whiskeys, gins and other liquor products. HID Trusted Tag Services HID’s innovative IoT platform for brand protection, HID Trusted Tag Services, combined with the web application developed by local integrator, AusNFC, enables O...

HID Global, globally renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced advancements of its banking offerings with its new HID Authentication Service. The solution enables existing financial institutions and new digital startups to better facilitate secure digital banking transactions. The HID Authentication Service, which is a trusted identity platform, is on display at the Temenos Community Forum (TCF) event in The Hague, Netherlands, April 2nd to April 4th, 2019. HID Authenticat...

A new conference will examine fundamental issues of trust as society transitions from paper-based to digital security and ID documents. Digital Document Security The first Digital Document Security Conference in Berlin (May 13 – 15, 2019) comes as the illicit production of counterfeit and fake ID documents continues to be big business. The security of banknotes is also a huge concern for governments and law enforcement agencies Around the world, the use of fraudulent passports, driver&...

Southwest Microwave has expanded its suite of intelligent microwave sensor technologies with the introduction of the IP-based INTREPID Model 336-POE Long Range Digital Microwave Link. This all-weather, Power over Ethernet (POE) sensor makes reliable perimeter security more accessible than ever­, coupling field-proven RF detection performance with secure network connectivity. With a range of 457 meters (1500 feet), operating at K-band frequency, Model 336-POE is ideal for the protection of f...

HID Global, global provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced the availability of the new HID Authentication Service, which is part of its cloud identity platform, designed to deliver a suite of trusted identity solutions. These services make it easy to manage and use identities through a secure cloud delivery model. This multi-tenant cloud authentication service offers large scale, simplified on-boarding of users and frictionless authentication for identity and access management (IAM...

After over 23 years of outstanding service to the security industry in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and many other regions, it is time for Inner Range’s Concept system to retire. The Concept product range will enter into the End Of Life status from April 2nd 2019 (EOL Date). After this EOL date, Inner Range will continue to sell the Concept range while existing stocks last, however manufacturing of additional stock will cease. Integriti System The successor to the Concept system is In...

AMAG Technology, global unified solutions provider to help organisations mitigate risk, meet compliance and save money, unveiled the Symmetry M4000 Intelligent Door Controller. The new controller is the next generation Symmetry panel to the Symmetry M2150 Controller. The powerful, flexible and open M4000 protects all types of buildings while maintaining a low cost of ownership. Symmetry M4000 intelligent door controller The Symmetry M4000 provides distributed intelligence for Symmetry Security...

A security products firm based in West Yorkshire has secured a £500,000 loan from Mercia Fund Managers to step up production of its range of hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) barriers made from recycled rubber. Rosehill Security, which is based in Sowerby Bridge, has received the funding from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund and Mercia’s EV SME Loans Fund. Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs...

Biometric technology company Zwipe is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Mueller as its Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Mueller joins Zwipe with an impressive track record of over 20 years in senior technical development positions focusing on biometrics and smart card technology at companies such as Siemens, Giesecke+Devrient and BMW. His most recent role was serving as Chief Technology Officer at Next Biometrics. Expanding global customer base At Zwipe, Dr. Mueller will lead Zwi...

HID Global, provider of trusted identity solutions, announces that the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Grenoble, France has selected HID’s radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and its patented direct bonding technology for automated handling of biological samples at cryogenic temperatures of 196°C (-321° F) in liquid nitrogen. EMBL Grenoble creates high-resolution pictures and 3D atomic models of biological macromolecules using a specialised imaging process c...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Spence Doors, a manufacturer of commercial doors in Australia. "I am very pleased to welcome Spence Doors and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in the mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Door opening solutions “Spence Doors is an excellent addition to the Asia Pacific Division and...

Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing in high growth export-oriented and domestic companies in Ukraine and the near region, and Ajax Systems, a producer of smart security systems in Ukraine, have announced that Horizon Capital’s latest $200 million fund, Emerging Europe Growth Fund III, LP (EEGF III) has acquired a minority stake in the Company for $10 million. EEGF III’s investment was made through the purchase of a portion of the shares held by SMRK, an early-stage...

Nedap Security Management presented several key conclusions from its extensive benchmark study at ASIS Europe 2019 today. The study focuses on the access control challenges and opportunities faced by multinationals – both now and in the future. One significant finding was that almost 60% of multinationals don’t (yet) consider their access control system to be future-proof. The results of the study were presented by Martin Wijlens and Timon Padberg, global client sales managers for N...

Identiv, Inc. has announced that it will demonstrate its complete radio-frequency identification (RFID), near-field communication (NFC), and inlay portfolio to secure the Internet of Things (IoT) during RFID Journal LIVE! on April 2 – 4, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. RFID Journal LIVE! RFID Journal LIVE! is an event focused on RFID and related technologies. Now in its 17th year, the event features more than 200 exhibitors from 26 countries showcasing the best selection of RFID...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, announces that the Bradley Business Center, located in Chicago, has installed a 3xLOGIC infinias CLOUD access control system throughout the redevelopment project. HTML Global, an IT Managed Services Provider (MSP), oversaw system installation and continues to provide remote system management. Bradley Business Center (BBC) is the largest redevelopment project on Chicago&...

Videx Security has appointed a new Regional Sales Manager for the London and South East region. Mabs Alam has vast sales and management experience and understands the access control and door entry market well. He takes on the role to help drive business opportunity and growth specifically in the South East region including London. Mabs will be focused on generating new business opportunities as well as maintaining positive relationships with existing customers. Improving relationships with dis...

Taking place 18-20 June 2019 at ExCeL, London, IFSEC International is Europe’s largest integrated security event. Registration is now open. One of the outstanding highlights from IFSEC 2018, the Converged Security Centre returns to this year’s show on an even bigger and better platform to showcase the very latest in integrated security management technology. Conceived and delivered by Vidsys, the Centre is a state-of-the-art demonstration area which expertly highlights the advancem...

Matrix Comsec, global manufacturer and provider of security and telecom solutions, is participating in ISC WEST 2019, Las Vegas, USA on 10th April 2019. Matrix will be showcasing its comprehensive range of IP video surveillance, people mobility management - an innovative range of access control and time-attendance solutions at the event. Both these solutions are specifically designed for large and multi-location enterprises, SME and SMB organisations. User identification Matrix is known f...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined secure access solutions, announced that Rohini Kasturi is joining the executive team as chief development officer, where he will be responsible for worldwide engineering and solutions. “We are totally committed to continuing to excel as an industry-leading technology company which offers the best secure access solutions for people, devices, things and services,” said Sudhakar Ramakrishna, CEO of Pulse Secure. “We are delighted to...

BlackBerry Cylance, a business unit of BlackBerry Limited announced the findings of its global artificial intelligence (AI) security survey, commissioned with the help of the SANS Institute, which highlights that 85% of cybersecurity professionals surveyed believe that AI can improve security, now more than ever, given the vast amounts of available data captured and analysed in the Internet of Things. The Security Gets Smart with AI survey indicated that, among 261 corporate and government secu...

Access control manufacturer Inner Range has announced a new integration with ANPR company Tattile. Inner Range’s award-winning access control and intruder detection system, Integriti, can now integrate with Tattile’s ANPR system, Vega Smart HD/2HD. The Italian manufacturer’s Vega Smart HD/2HD system is designed for security, free flow tolling and traffic monitoring. It offers high levels of accuracy in reading number plates, including at speeds of over 150mph. The system can...

Traka is attending the annual AUCSO conference to present its latest automated intelligent key and asset management systems to ensure the safety of students, staff and contractors across university campuses. The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) Annual Conference will be held on 2 – 4 April at Aston University in Birmingham to showcase the latest innovations and best practice relating to security management within the universities, colleges and institutions of high...

Mercury Security introduced its next generation intelligent controller platform, the LP Series, and the new MR Series IO modules that continue to drive its open architecture approach, enhance the cyber security posture, and provide partners and users with the access platform of the future. These new additions to the portfolio are sure to be a major contributor to the company’s continued growth in 2019 and will fuel their ability to meet the expanding market needs in an evolving security la...

Asia’s security industry is once again beginning to shift its attention towards Taipei, as preparations continue ahead of the 22nd edition of Secutech. As anticipation continues to build, the fair’s organisers announce details of six pavilions that will allow buyers to easily locate high quality products as well as the most relevant OEM and ODM partners for their businesses. Speaking about the benefits that the pavilions will bring, Ms Regina Tsai, Deputy General Manager of Messe Fr...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced the expansion of its U.S. Sales team with the addition of Matt Bohman, who will serve as the Regional Sales Manager for NE Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Michigan. Matt has over 16 years’ experience within the technology industry, during which he has demonstrated an ability to cultivate existing and develop new relationships with...

Fortinet, a global provider of broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, will participate at GISEC 2019 with the aim of addressing new threat opportunities that are being created by the convergence of cybersecurity and physical spaces or Cy-Phy. Fortinet will showcase its latest security innovations that will help combat threats associated with Cy-Phy. “Fortinet has been an active supporter of GISEC for the last 11 years as it draws a very specific and focussed audience; o...