Access Control News

PROTEC2 CLIQ® allows for the remote management of disparate or large electronic master-keyed sites Security expert Abloy UK is advising companies to secure remote sites and minimise the risk of substantial fines using innovative new access control technology. This advice comes in light of Thames Water’s recent record fine of over £20m for polluting the River Thames with 1.4 billion litres of raw sewage. Granting remote access Thames Water was functioning with...

The updated LRU1002 Long Range Reader packs a host of new, user-friendly features, well matched for vehicle identification and logistics access control system applications The newest version of FEIG Electronic’s successful UHF Long Range Reader – the LRU1002 – adds new capabilities, easier installation and seamless integration with RAIN RFID and FEIG’s reader and antenna product family. LRU1002 UHF Long Range Reader “Simpler operation through in...

The demand for video surveillance is increasing as risks evolve and organisations elevate the value of video data Pivot3, a provider of hyper-converged infrastructure solutions, announced enhancements to its surveillance series that provide customers with additional flexibility in how to apply hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) in security and video surveillance applications. The investments in the company’s core technology platforms allow customers to take HCI beyond...

EZONE online portal helps exhibitors access all the information and material they require The first DSEI exhibitor day, held on Friday 17th March, 2017, at ExCeL, London, was a great opportunity for exhibitors to meet the DSEI team and get all the critical information and advice they need about the event, which takes place 12th – 15th September, 2017. Rear Admiral Simon Williams, Chairman of Clarion Defence and Security, introduced the day and set the global context. Th...

Bosch IP cameras and control panels are compatible with solutions from a range of industry partners At ISC West 2017, Bosch Security Systems will introduce new intelligent devices, demonstrate the power of integrated security and communications solutions, and highlight products and services to help customers increase revenue. Visitors to the Bosch booth will see a completely new portfolio of IP cameras, video analytics that extend surveillance beyond security, services that cr...

The event will focus on fire safety, access control, intrusion detection systems, and video surveillance Global players are counting down for the inaugural edition of Saudi Arabia’s foremost security, safety, and fire protection trade show in Jeddah, as exhibition space reaches full capacity ahead of opening in May 2017. Largest commercial security and fire safety market The inaugural edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia will feature more than 130 exhibitors from 25 countr...

The extranet is designed to share information about latest threats, best practices, and training opportunities IACIPP responds to UN Security Council’s call to protect critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. In February 2017, UN Security Council urged joint measures to protect critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. Increasing physical and cyber threats Given the importance of critical infrastructure for a country’s prosperity and security and aga...

AMAG Symmetry Security Appliance provides access control and video management in one Access control provider AMAG Technology, announces the release of a new security appliance designed specifically for smaller businesses that need security management. Introducing the Symmetry Security Appliance, a powerful all in one security device that delivers access control and video management together. Symmetry Security Appliance Designed for fast and simple deployments, the appliance...

New systems were installed as part of an infrastructure upgrade to Carnegie Hall’s Studio Towers Carnegie Hall boasts a history of 125 years as a music venue and Siemens operates as their technology partner for the implementation of fire safety, electronic security and building automation, helping to make this iconic building safer, more secure and more energy efficient. Siemens Arts Programme Not only does Siemens protect Carnegie Hall but the company also supports an...

A reliable vehicle identification system was needed to replace the RFID tagging system used to control vehicle access Private housing estate Nottingham Park Estate Ltd. required a reliable solution for secure vehicle access. The key demand of the end customer was that no RFID tags would be used. Nedap’s ANPR Access HD linked to Nortech’s Norpass3 access control system was chosen because of its security and flexibility. Nottingham Park Estate Limited was formed in...

Abloy UK invites visitors to discuss the evolving challenges faced by the industry and how they can be overcome Security expert Abloy UK is showcasing its range of compliant security solutions for the transport sector at Multimodal 2017, and inviting visitors to stand 1024 to discuss the evolving challenges faced by the industry and how they can be overcome. Abloy is an expert in this area, having completed projects at Gatwick and Stansted Airports and also the Channel Tunnel...

Ocularis 5 is built on OnSSI’s strong technology base and represents the next generation of OnSSI’s VMS OnSSI is scheduled to showcase several advanced technology partnerships that maximise the features and functionality of their powerful Ocularis 5 Video Management Software (VMS) at ISC West this year. OnSSI integration partners Visitors to OnSSI’s booth (#13074) will have the opportunity to see first-hand the enhanced functionality and benefits enabled by...

It is vital that all gates are structurally sound, regularly maintained and inspected for safety on a regular basis With the DHF initiative, ‘Gate Safety Week’, now well underway, the Tamworth-based trade association is urging the industry to be aware of its responsibilities in ensuring that all gates are safe for use. The appeal follows the recent death of a 49-year-old tradesman, when a timber gate fell on him at a residential address in Lincolnshire on 9 March....

Now developers, resellers and end-users of VMS systems can print their visitor badges on Brother direct thermal printers Data Management Inc.’s market for high-security visitor badges just got bigger; after years of producing self-expiring visitor badges for visitor management software, DMI, makers of Visitor Pass Solutions, has just expanded its offering of rolled badges to run on a wider range of label printers. Now developers, resellers and end-users of VMS systems ca...

The two new executive appointments at Genetec align with the opening of the new Genetec European HQ in Paris Genetec Inc., a provider of open-architecture and unified IP security solutions, has announced two new senior executive appointments and new European headquarters in the eighth arrondissement of Paris, France. Mr. Cyrille Becker joins Genetec as General Manager, Europe and will oversee European operations, positioning the business for growth in the European market. Mr....

Warren Associates’ product knowledge make them a great match for selling SALTO’s electronic locking solutions SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has hired Warren Associates to market and sell SALTO’s innovative security products in Northern California, Northern Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Idaho. Electronic locking solutions Headquartered in Livermore, California – just east of San Franci...

Sielox is among the first to integrate with Schlage’s newest wireless lock Allegion, a global security products and solutions provider, is broadening its offerings with Sielox to integrate Pinnacle, the company’s premier access control and security management software, and 1700 Intelligent Controller with Schlage LE wireless mortise locks — the latest addition to the Schlage wireless lock family. “Sielox now seamlessly integrates with Schlage LE, NDE a...

The ACS6000 is a powerful plug-compatible update to Brivo’s popular ACS5000 controller, adding higher credential capacity, OSDP reader support, and optional WiFi connectivity Brivo, a provider of cloud-based physical access control systems and mobile credentials, has announced the availability of two new door access controllers, the ACS6000 and the ACS300, to complement its existing product lines, as well as the recently announced introduction of the Authentic Mercury op...

Pro-Watch 4.3 combines access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and other business critical functions into one intelligent business management system Honeywell has announced a new iteration of its Pro-Watch® security management system that helps integrators more easily create connected buildings for enterprise customers. The solution has been updated to include custom solutions for highly-connected campuses, along with the vendor portal for the Airport marke...

As a key sponsor at the Summit, Veracity will be promoting its new complete surveillance solution Veracity, a provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, heads to Chicago at the end of March as a key sponsor of the 5th Power Grid Resilience Summit. The utility industry will gather at the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront between 29th-31st March 2017 to hear expert speakers on physical and corpora...

Customers can use either a card, the app on their smartphone or both to open a door with the Symmetry Blue reader AMAG Technology, a security manufacturer specialising in access control, video management, identity management, intrusion detection and visitor management, will be demonstrating its Symmetry Blue reader range at ISC West 2017 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas between April 5th-7th. The Symmetry Blue reader range combines Bluetooth Low Energy with card reading capabil...

ISC West showcases a wide range of products and solutions from hundreds of manufacturers Open Options, a provider of open platform access control solutions, will be introducing version 7 of their DNA Fusion access control platform at ISC West 2017, held April 5-7 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Complete and unified solution “We’re excited to share the latest in access control technology with the thousands of security professionals who are at...

The Boon Edam door is enclosed in a stylish glass cube, accented with purple neon lighting Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that the Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is quite satisfied with the functioning and cost savings of their Boon Edam Tournex revolving door. The Tournex is an example of a classic automatic revolving door and is designed to handle high capacity applications. Addr...

Both companies have been active in the development of PLAI and have seen market demand for its features Physical Access Control System (PACS) vendors Lenel (UTC) and Software House (Tyco Security Products) have made a strong endorsement for the PSIA's Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification, by including it as a native implementation in their OnGuard and C•CURE products, respectively. OnGuard PLAI adapter Each of these companies has been activ...

This advanced software system allows stand-alone electronic escutcheons to read, receive and write information via its operating smart cards or ‘intelligent’ keys “I want access control but my buildings are remote”: This is a question that SALTO Systems hears regularly, but there is a simple solution. Many companies want access control; be they commercial manufacturing concerns or university campuses spread over large sites; but they don’t want th...

License plate of each vehicle will be verified against the database uploaded Automated verification of vehicles at entry/exit of the premises will help organisations reduce dependency on manpower, chances of data manipulation, and achieve higher productivity. Security personnel will have an option to validate and authorise entry/exit of any vehicle with pre-defined data such as name of the driver, contact number, email, company name, and so on, mapped against the license plate...

HySecurity leads the access control industry with highest reliability access control point (ACP) products HySecurity announces their partnership with PSA Security Network. This relationship makes HySecurity premium commercial, industrial and anti-terrorist automated gate systems available to PSA Security Network integrators. Highly reliable ACP products HySecurity leads the access control industry with highest reliability access control point (ACP) products. “HySecurit...

Matrix video surveillance solution is an open platform system that integrates with all third-party software Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in Secutech India 2017, Mumbai, from 6th to 8th April, 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance, time-attendance, and access control solutions at the event.Advanced video analytics Matrix offers an enterprise-grade video management system designed, engineered, and built...

The SALTO offline lock solution offers flexibility within any project where the cost of a fully-wired door is not justified SALTO Systems has announced an integration with the Software House C-CURE 9000 Security and Event Management System from Tyco Security Products. SALTO offline locks installation The C-CURE 9000 integration with SALTO offline locks allows communication with the SALTO server and control of cardholder access permissions to offline locks directly from the C...

SALTO KS provides a flexible access control management system that requires no software installation or the added expense of a fully-wired electronic product The knowledge acquired through constant market learning has driven SALTO Systems to redesign and readapt the Clay by SALTO solution as a new cloud-based product improvement called SALTO KS Keys as a Service. Evolution based on technology The inputs for this rebrand have come from a variety of sources, including valuable...