Access Control News

ISONAS Inc., a provider of Pure IP access control system, announced that they will be increasing the number of onsite certified partner trainings. The incredible adoption of their new product line is driving the need for more onsite training to continue educating partners and integrators on its new RC-04 hardware family and Pure Access software platform. In 2015, ISONAS launched a certified partner program which involved an online training programme and many other benefits. ISONAS onsite certif...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has successfully re-tested its products to Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) 1175: Issue 7, greatly increasing the scope of certification for its security door range. Pickersgill-Kaye locking systems The doors have been independently tested by the Building Research Establishment to the latest issue of the security standard, with the doors fitted with the Pickersgill-Kaye range of single and multi-point...

Eamonn Doyle, who has a long and distinguished career in the technology sector, has joined fast growing, enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions company My1Login as full-time Sales Director. Doyle built up Bloxx over ten years as CEO and President of Bloxx Inc., from start-up, to leader in dynamic web content filtering technology in the UK and USA. Bloxx grew year on year into a substantial business and in 2015, the business was sold to Akamai of Cambridge, Massachusetts, for an 8-f...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announced its extended portfolio of innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solutions with its latest offerings that help organisations take the leap to a new level of asset and equipment management.HID Location Services for Item Management precisely monitors the location and movement of assets and equipment across multiple locations or in a specific area, and the new HID Condition Monitoring Services provides real-time analysis of equipment perf...

Trigion UK has secured a new contract to provide security services to Domino UK—the Cambridge-based industrial equipment supplier—thanks in part to the cleaning services provided by Trigion’s sister company, Facilicom Cleaning. Domino has been using Facilicom Cleaning Services for several years and the hard work and dedication of those operatives was recognised as playing a part in Trigion being able to bid for the security contract. Electronic security solution The new thre...

Bosch has extended the flexibility and security of its LECTUS secure Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) series with a new card reader and added functionality. Taken together, these expansions enable both economical adoption of the series and continuous encryption from controller to card. LECTUS secure 1000 reader The new LECTUS secure 1000 reader introduces a smaller form factor—mini-mullion—which has already been deployed successfully in the LECTUS secure Wiegand series. Not o...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the growth of its Finance team with the appointment of its new Finance Assistant, Luke Kleszcz.  TDSi financial activity Luke is excited to be taking on his new position at TDSi and commented, “My new role is to assist in the day-to-day financial activity of the business, ranging from banking and expenses through to entering journals and assisting in the month-end closure of the accounts. With a vibrant client base across...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that the Mexican financial group Banorte has standardised on Boon Edam’s Swinglane 900 optical turnstiles and Winglock access gates at its new headquarters in Monterrey, the Koi Tower, and a major location in Mexico City. Authorised access to facilities The turnstiles and gates were installed to ensure only authorised access to the interior of its facilities to protect employees, visitor...

ODSecurity will be showcasing SOTER RS low dosage full body scanner at the forthcoming Technology in Corrections: Challenges for the Future 2017 conference, in Prague, Czech Republic from 15th to 17th May, 2017. Protecting correctional facilities Hosted by the Czech Prison and Probation Services, and organised by EuroPris, ICPA, and CEP, the aim of the conference is to challenge the private sector to develop innovative digital solutions for use in corrections to address issues facing prisons a...

Jeff Kesterson, owner of Nightwatch Security & Telephone, LLC in Sedalia, Missouri, a Connect ONE® by Connected Technologies dealer, has a penchant for security and automation – and a love of his Tesla Model X vehicle. Connect ONE integrated system Jeff recently discovered that his all-electric Tesla sports utility could readily incorporate the Connect ONE integrated systems cloud-hosted user interface via its on-board internet browser, allowing access to automation capabilities...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announced its new partnership with Singapore-based installation specialist LITESTAR Technologies Pte Ltd. LITESTAR is the trusted provider of integrated total electronic security solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, along with multi-national corporations and governments in ASEAN markets.Integrated access control solutionsReflecting upon the partnership, LITESTAR’s Jason Ang commented, “TDSi offers high quality enterprise-level, fully...

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2017 is on track to set all-time high marks on a variety of metrics. Current projections include: Over 12,000 visitors, including 1,000 top international buyers from 90 countries and regions Over 400 pre-arranged online and offline business meetings Nearly one-third of the 180 exhibitors participating for the first time Out of anticipated 70+ companies that will demonstrate innovative online gaming solutions, 45% are new to the event Robust gaming and integ...

Now in its 70th year, the Frequentis Group, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, presents itself stronger than ever before. Drivers of growth are the innovative strength of the internationally operating company, as well as the extension of the company group with the addition of German-based Comsoft Solutions, a software manufacturer in the field of Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Air Traffic Management (ATM). Communication and information systems Frequentis AG is an international supplier of commun...

General Sir Nick Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the General Staff, will be delivering a keynote address at Defence and Security Equipment International 2017 exhibition on Wednesday, 13 September. The event is expected to be the sector’s most comprehensive presentation of defence, military, aerospace, and security capabilities, when it takes place at ExCeL London later this year. General Sir Nick Carter will be speaking in the East Theatre, located on the exhibition floor. Intel...

AElement Fusion is an electronic lock with a sleek reader accentuated by an interactive light ring that illuminates when access credentials are presented. It eliminates lock hardware on the door by encasing all electronic components inside the door itself, making security virtually invisible. Its modernistic, minimal design blends effortlessly with any style of hotel décor, and its RFID, Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatible technologies enable it to se...

Making the decision between electronic security, manned guarding or a combination of the two has just been made easier thanks to a new streamlined solution introduced by security specialists, Trigion. The company has always offered a technology plus people approach as it feels the combination usually satisfies its clients’ needs most successfully. However, until now they have operated as two services and been managed and invoiced separately. Reducing capital expenditure costs Recognisin...

A provider of door activation and locking devices, Camden Door Controls introduces another new addition to its next generation of restroom control and emergency call systems. Camden's latest CM-AF540SO 'Press for Emergency Assistance' and illuminated annunciator, designed for industrial and commercial applications where illuminated signage and an audible indicator is required, gives you volume control to adjust sounder output. The illuminated annunciator with sounder is perfect for areas such a...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, continues to lead the barrier-free door control market with the introduction of the first activation and annunciation system using touchless switches.Camden's new CX-WC16 touchless switch restroom control system reduces the spread of germs and combines activation and annunciation in one device. The CX-WC16 system provides a complete equipment package with compliance with the latest building code requirements.CX-33 advanced...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, has added the new CX-LRS series latching relays, enabling the use of momentary ‘request for assistance’ switches, to their line of next generation emergency call systems. CX-LRS latching relays The CX-LRS latching relays give customers the option for either push button or key switch system reset. In addition to individual 12 and 24 V latching relays, Camden also offers latching relay system kits—the CX-W...

As part of the introduction of Camden's second generation of restroom control and emergency call systems, Camden has released their new Aura CM-54i (square surface mount) and CM-55i (Square flush mount) push plate switch enclosures, with selectable Red/Green/Blue illumination. Aura illuminated enclosures provide field selection of 'idle' colour ('on' during the normal state) and 'active' colour ('on' when the switch is pressed or relay is activated), an audible sounder and Form ‘C’...

Presented by Comexposium Singapore, the seventh edition of Asia-Pacific’s largest homeland security exhibition and conference, Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017, was recently held in Singapore at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 4th – 6th April, 2017.Ensuring public safetyMinister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr. K. Shanmugam, and His Excellency Marc Abensour, Ambassador of France to Singapore graced and officiated the three-day homeland security event on 4th April, 2017.D...

ASIS International, an association for security management professionals, announced that former U.S. President George W. Bush will address attendees at the opening of the ASIS International 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), taking place 25th – 28th September, 2017, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas, Texas. Sharing insights on decision making The four-day event, which will draw 22,000 security professionals from across the globe, also features keynotes fr...

Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America, together with John Jay College and the Metropolitan Healthcare Security Directors Association (MHSDA), will host a Plan to Live seminar to educate healthcare providers on best practices to handle an active shooter situation and other threats. The free seminar will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the college’s Moot Court at 899 10th Avenue, New York City. Protecting hea...

Videx, the providers of door entry and access control, have appointed new sales managers to drive business opportunity and growth in key areas across the UK and Ireland. Previous experience Ben Davies joins the firm as South East Regional Manager with over 10 years’ experience in the door entry market where he has worked for several high-profile access control companies in the UK. He excels in generating new business, growing the profitability of existing clients and exceeding sales targ...

A multi-functional security safe mounted into the perimeter of sites of critical national infrastructure was unveiled at Security & Counter Terror Expo 2017, which took place between 3rd-4th May. Crime & Fire Victrix Vault Turnkey security systems integrator Crime & Fire Defence Systems launched the Victrix Vault on fencing partner Zaun Limited’s stand at the two-day expo at London’s Kensington Olympia. Crime & Fire created the innovative fence- or wall-mounted safe...

A third company has been accredited to install ArmaWeave, an approved high-security perimeter fencing system manufactured by Zaun. ArmaWeave approved installers Expert installers Allen Fencing Limited, part of the Allen Group, have committed to training their site operatives in the installation methods for ArmaWeave developed by Zaun over time to make best use of its unique high-security woven fabric. Impressed with the versatility of the system, Allen Fencing Limited are now installing the Za...

Cardinal Security, a provider of dynamic and innovative security solutions, announced a new high profile appointment to its senior management team in the form of Graham Allison. A well-known and respected industry figure, 47-year-old Allison will act as Cardinal Security’s Commercial Director, with a view to positioning it as the first-choice security services provider. Commercial and retail sector experienceAllison has been in the security industry for over 20 years and joins Cardinal Se...

Arecont Vision, the provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces that Code Blue Corporation has recently joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Programme. Code Blue Corporation is the manufacturer of emergency communication solutions in their industry, and Arecont Vision cameras are successfully installed with Code Blue products in a wide variety of verticals and applications. “More and more customers are enjoying the value of integrating cameras with our signature He...

Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT) will give delegates to the EMS2017 event in Copenhagen this month a chance to find out more about the Opticom Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption (EVP) system. Opticom provides drivers of emergency vehicles with priority control that enables green lights during emergencies. Navigating through congested intersections Opticom EVP allows ambulances and other emergency vehicles to navigate congested intersections more effectively, resulting in improved response tim...

Aspire is Vanderbilt’s partner programme aimed at helping installers and distributors perform more efficiently against today’s market demands. After a series of acquisitions, Vanderbilt is now in a position to consolidate the business and the development of customer programs has become a priority. Aspire is the first distinctive mark of this new, forward thinking conscience.Incremental value for partners “Aspire’s key theme is about a strong and mutually rewarding partne...