Access Control News

Airbus has been awarded the Symphonie contract by the French joint services directorate for defence infrastructure networks and information systems (DIRISI) for a period of seven years. It is part of the Descartes programme designed to modernise the telecommunication networks of the French Ministry of the Armed Forces. Transition from ISDN to VoIP Symphonie will offer 270,000 users at the Ministry of the Armed Forces a telephony service at 1,500 sites in metropolitan France, the overseas terri...

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a provider of surveillance and security, will exhibit their latest innovative solutions at Intersec 2018 in the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Visitors to Pelco’s stand will experience solutions for markets that are specifically engineered for the Middle East and Africa regions and that provide truly innovative and comprehensive solutions to customer challenges. Integration and partnerships Pelco is showcasing recent partnerships with t...

Vanderbilt’s SPC was recently deployed to act as part of a security and communication solution between a toll booth and plaza located on the M1 between Dublin and Belfast. At night time, the toll system is automated and therefore an intruder alarm system was needed for protection. The distance between the toll booth and plaza is 6.2 kilometres and the security systems – SPC and video cameras – had to be able to connect and operate over that distance so operators could get an ov...

Promise Technology Inc., developer of open storage platforms for video surveillance, will be at Intersec Dubai 2018 from January 21st-23rd to showcase its latest video surveillance server and storage technology innovations. Promise is enhancing its portfolio of solutions for the surveillance ecosystem with the introduction of a cloud-based solution optimised for video surveillance workloads, new series of network video recorder (NVR) storage appliances, and a personal cloud storage device that i...

Axis Communications have hired a new recruit. As vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Verena Rathjen will take responsibility for Axis’ long-term success in the region, and ensure the strategic direction of the company’s expanded solution offering in a growing market. "Axis is a fast-growing company, with a continuously-expanding portfolio of products and solutions. Naturally, we need to develop our organisation to further strengthen our leading position in a gr...

Radware, a provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, has released its 2017-2018 Global Application and Network Security Report, which found that the percentage of companies reporting financially motivated cyber-attacks has doubled over the past two years, with 50% of surveyed companies experiencing a cyber-attack motivated by ransom in the past year. As the value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies —often the preferred form of payment among hackers—has appreci...

It is Mexico's second busiest airport, after Mexico City, but the biggest for international passengers: Cancun Airport, situated on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, serving a growing number of visitors coming from all over the world to visit Cancun’s Maya heritage or to enjoy the beautiful beaches. The number of passengers has been growing quickly, from 7 million in 1999 to approximately 23 million annually today. To handle the growing number of passengers, a four...

ULIS, a manufacturer of innovative thermal sensors, announces that its Thermal Activity Sensor (TAS) for detecting true presence and people counting has been selected by Irlynx for integration in its advanced smart building device, People Sense. Irlynx will field test ULIS’ thermal sensor in several pilot studies it is undertaking with GE Digital, NEXITY and SNCF, among other smart occupancy and people counting projects linked to optimising open space areas and reducing building footprint....

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced it has elected Mike Mathes, Executive Vice President of Convergint Technologies, as its Chairman, and Jason Ouellette, Product General Manager–Access Control for Johnson Controls, as its Vice Chairman. The PSIA membership develops specifications for enabling standards-based sharing of digital data and intelligence throughout the physical security and enterprise ecosystems. “Mike and Jason bring us strong technology...

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connects all technologies, systems, and components involved in the industrial value creation process to each other as well as to company networks and the Internet. With connectively playing a critical role in this scenario, BitFlow announced it is shipping a new I/O device for machine vision which provides an unprecedented 36 inputs and 36 outputs in a compact, DIN-rail mounted form factor supporting TTL, LVDS, open collector, opto-isolated and 24V signal...

Galaxy Control Systems is adding to its growing list of partners by integrating with Invixium to offer biometric access control solutions. The combination of Galaxy’s System Galaxy access control and security management platform with Invixium’s MERGE, MYCRO, SENSE and TOUCH products will deliver biometric solutions in a variety of configurations to the market at a reduced price point. “This partnership grew from the demand for this product from our Middle East and African regi...

BeyondTrust, a cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorised access, today announced extremely strong fourth-quarter and 2017 results, with a significant revenue increase, hundreds of new customers, strong profit margins and a growing channel. 2017 highlights include: Over 50% growth in PowerBroker Password Safe, the company’s comprehensive password management solution 47% growth in multi-product business, highlighting the breadth and depth o...

QNAP Systems, Inc. launched the all-new TS-x28A series NAS for entry-level home users, including the TS-128A and TS-228A models. The TS-x28A series provides complete multimedia storage, sharing and streaming functions, and complete file and data protection capabilities (including snapshots) to meet increasing data protection needs for home users. The launch of the TS-x28A series also marks the milestone of all QNAP NAS on the market being able to benefit from snapshot protection. Users can now...

Genetec Inc., provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced that Genetec Security Center, its unified security platform, has been granted the SAFETY Act Designation and Certification by the U.S Department of Homeland Security. Built on an open architecture, Genetec Security Center technology combines video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics in one unified system. D...

Allot Communications Ltd, a provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers worldwide, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Netonomy Ltd., a developer of software-based cyber security for the connected home, with closing anticipated to occur in a very short period. The acquisition is in line with Allot’s strategy of providing Communications Service Providers (CSPs) with comprehensive security solutions for their customers....

Wavestore, the British developer of innovative open-platform and highly secure Linux-based Video Management Software (VMS), has launched v6.10 enabling simplified camera setup alongside new features and performance enhancements. Automatic camera configuration has been introduced for ONVIF compatible cameras, greatly reducing the time it takes to set up systems on-site. Integrators can now simply discover all cameras on the network and apply common ONVIF stream settings for each camera as a Wave...

Former Managing Director (MD) of Defence and Intelligence for Lockheed Martin, Andy Madge, has joined the Managing Board of Frequentis UK, taking over responsibility for the UK and Ireland subsidiary of Frequentis AG. The phased handover from existing MD John Gurney will conclude John’s 18 successful years with Frequentis to begin his retirement in early spring. Frequentis UK is active in the United Kingdom and Ireland markets with projects in all Frequentis business segments –...

OpenView Security Solutions (OSS), a privately-owned independent security company based in the UK, and a national supplier of electrical and mechanical services, has been awarded a place on the Door Entry and Access Control framework managed by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) on behalf of the public sector. This prestigious framework will enable councils, ALMOs, housing associations, hospitals and the emergency services to speed up the procurement process and achieve significant savings when und...

Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of source to shopper solutions for the global retail industry, has announced a radical shake-up of its range of electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas, with the introduction of a revolutionary new electronics platform. Unveiled at NRF’s Big Show, NEO will deliver enhanced detection and connectivity to retailers, enabling them to improve store operations. The powerful new electronics represent a seismic shift in the way radio frequency-based (RF) EAS...

For the first time, industrial water treatment solutions firm Gradiant takes part in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, the international fair with the greatest impact in the consumer technologies industry. Hand-in-hand with ICEX, Gradiant showcases in Las Vegas biometric solutions for digital on boarding and KYC processes, and biometric login on mobile devices. Dynamic Signature Verification With its own space within the Eureka Park, Gradiant presents in Las Vegas the integration of Dy...

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces the selection of its IPSecurityCenter PSIM by Gasunie, the leading Dutch natural gas infrastructure and transportation company. IPSecurityCenter was chosen following a lengthy and detailed tender selection process throughout 2017, and will be delivered by CNL Software’s Dutch partner, Mactwin Security, as part of a ten-year contract. At the recent contract signing ceremony held at the Gasunie H...

The annual trade fair for the security industry, Secutech 2018, will once again be held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan from 25 – 27 April 2018. Moving beyond traditional security devices and solutions, this edition will cover the most advanced security and safety, IoT, artificial intelligence, big data, intelligent video analytics and smart identity technologies from over 400 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions. These companies will be grouped into seven intelligen...

The advent of cloud technology and the move toward a digitally-connected world is creating massive growth in the way data gets generated, stored and managed. The demand for cloud-based solutions is rising and the market is growing rapidly. COSEC VYOM is a People Mobility Management solution, based on cloud technology that allows users to use application, hardware and infrastructure as a service. VYOM has a cloud-based time and attendance system that addresses solutions to the outlined issues of...

Altronix, provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, announces that Trove1M1 and Trove2M2 Enclosures and Backplanes are now UL-listed, combining Lenel access controllers with Altronix power and accessories. “Utilising the Trove solution provides Lenel integrators with the benefits of deploying scalable access systems while saving time and labour,” said Alan Forman, President, Altronix Corporation. “You now have the flexibility to pre-c...

The Linx International Group, which includes the renowned security systems training specialists, Tavcom Training, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the world’s leading trade fair, Intersec Dubai 2018 alongside Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) from 21st-23rd January. BTEC-accredited courses Reflecting upon the upcoming event, Group Managing Director, David Gill commented, “We are extremely honoured to be exhibiting with the Dubai Government’s...

Allegion, a security products and solutions provider, is broadening its offering of electromechanical hardware for access control. Beginning in March 2018, Locknetics will offer an entirely new portfolio of electric strikes, electromagnetic locks and access control accessories. The product line features multiple UL listings and a versatile offering to fit a breadth of applications. Allegion is expanding its portfolio with solutions designed to fit the challenges of everyday, on-the-job applicat...

FST Biometrics, a biometric identification solutions provider, announced its CTO, Shahar Belkin, will lead the Israeli delegation at the International Meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37, Biometrics Committee. The event, which will gather the world’s leading experts in biometrics, will feature Belkin leading key discussions at the meeting, scheduled to be held in Israel for the first time. “Israeli companies have become leaders in the fields of biometrics and identification, as the globa...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has promoted Joseph Buist to the commercial sales team position of North Western regional sales manager. Sales activity and territory growth Buist will oversee sales activity and territory growth, along with providing support for SALTO Inspired Business Partners (IBP) and Inspired Technical Partners (ITP) in Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado States in the United States. Buist is based in...

Nedap Identification Systems launches MACE Smart: A slim multi-technology reader for mobile access control. This elegant reader is the newest addition to the MACE platform, which enables the use of smartphones in any access control system. The MACE Smart reader is able to read virtual credentials on smartphones, but also reads conventional smartcards. The MACE Smart reader will be revealed at the Intersec exhibition in Dubai, which takes place from the 21st until the 23rd of January. Smar...

Security expert Abloy UK has supplied Crediton Care & Support Homes Ltd (CCSH) with a compliant electric-locking solution for Kite House, a new care facility in Crediton, Devon. CCSH specialise in providing residential care for people with autism, Aspergers, learning disabilities and mental health issues. Kite House is the newest of its facilities, offering a full range of residential, day-care and domiciliary services. Exeter-based Guardian Security handles all the security needs of CCSH,...