Access Control News

Altronix, provider of power and data transmission solutions for the professional security industry, has announced the release of NetWaySP2P 2-Port Media Converter/Injector, which converts a single fiber cable into two 1Gb Ethernet ports, providing PoE/PoE+. This allows multiple IP devices to be deployed at greater distances utilising fiber – reducing the need for additional cabling, equipment and installation costs. “Altronix worked closely with installers when designing the new Net...

Arecont Vision, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology and video surveillance solutions, will unveil a complete video surveillance solution that supports both traditional and cloud-based project requirements at ISC West 2018. The new Contera offerings are part of a complete video surveillance solution which is on display in the Arecont Vision booth (#8045) in the Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, April 11 – 13, 2018. “Our customers have come to rely on the quality,...

Allegion, a global provider of security products and solutions, will showcase its latest innovations, including a new K-12 perimeter security solution, during the 2018 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), April 11-13, in Las Vegas. Allegion’s team of industry experts will be at booth #20043 to discuss these new products, industry trends and emerging technologies. Remote undogging faciltiy The Von Duprin Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) options expa...

Galaxy Control Systems, a manufacturer of cloud-based and on-site access control solutions, is showcasing its latest technologies and programs here at ISC West 2018 (booth #5089). Highlights include new enhancements and integrations for the company’s flagship System Galaxy on-site access control software, and its cloud-based Cloud Concierge SaaS offering, which has gained tremendous traction with resellers since its introduction last year. Additional news from Galaxy Control Systems at IS...

Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is showcasing enhancements made to its Cloud Concierge cloud-based access control solution here at ISC West 2018 (booth #5089). The featured addition to Galaxy’s Cloud Concierge includes integration of LENSEC’s Perspective VMS and Launchpoint App, enabling users to view live or recorded video from virtually anywhere via web browser or App. “The latest enhancements to Cloud Concierge provide...

Dortronics, a global manufacturer of electric locking hardware and controls for the security industry, announces an informative session designed to provide resellers with the opportunity to explore and compare the various types of door interlocking systems, mantraps, sally ports and cleanroom air locks, and their applications.  “Door interlocking systems are growing in popularity, as they are a solid method to secure a facility,” said Skip Burnham, A/E Sales Manager, Dortronics...

DITEK, a provider of surge protection for security devices, is displaying their new DTK-MRJEXTS surge protector here at ISC West 2018 (booth #6103). Designed to be installed on the outputs of PoE extender devices, the DTK-MRJEXTS is a point-of-use surge protector compatible with CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT6A cabling infrastructure. When used with STP cabling, the DTK-MRJEXTS does not require a separate earth ground, allowing for simpler installation.DTK-MRJEXTS is designed to handle data speeds up to 10...

DITEK, a global provider of surge protection solutions, is displaying their new DTK-RM24NETS, a modular, rack-mounted surge protector here at ISC West 2018 (booth #6103). Designed with state-of-the-art circuitry, DTK-RM24NETS provides superior protection for shielded Ethernet and PoE connections and is ideal for installations where multiple Ethernet cabling feeds require surge protection before entering network switches. The DTK-RM24NETS is the next evolution in surge protectors for Ethernet an...

Morse Watchmans, a provider of key control and asset management systems, is demonstrating how their KeyWatcher Touch key management solution helps organisations keep data secure. On display at ISC West 2018 (booth #12109), KeyWatcher Touch provides comprehensive key management to a broad range of industries and business types, including server farms and datacentres. “Data and cybersecurity are paramount today. With sensitive information being accessed via internet-connected endpoints thro...

Morse Watchmans, a provider of key control and key management systems, is showcasing their KeyWatcher Touch complete key management system at ISC West 2018 (booth #12109) in Las Vegas. “KeyWatcher Touch continues to prove its value in securing and tracking physical keys,” said Fernando Pires, CEO at Morse Watchmans. “Across all industries and organisations, physical keys are in constant use and must be protected and accounted for in order to mitigate risk.” Multiple Key...

Morse Watchmans, a provider of key control solutions, is now bringing their extensive key management expertise to help organisations keep valuable assets secure. At ISC West 2018 Morse Watchmans will be showcasing their RFID-powered asset management system, AssetWatcher, at booth #12109. “AssetWatcher gives our customer control over the management of important assets, including mobile devices, weapons, tools, and many other important items,” said Fernando Pires, CEO at Morse Watchma...

Invixium, a global manufacturer of next-generation biometric solutions for enterprise access control, time and attendance, and smart home markets, continues to add new integration and technology partners to support the company’s global expansion and growth. Integrations with the industry’s leading access control companies compatible with Invixium’s portfolio of biometric solutions are all on display here at ISC West 2018 (booth #6109).Link allows for two-way synchronisation of...

Invixium, a provider of next-generation biometric products for enterprise access control, time and attendance and smart home markets, unveiled its innovative IXM TITAN multimodal, multifactor, multipurpose biometric solution at ISC West 2018 (booth #6109). The company is also highlighting its growing family of access control integration and technology partners that continue to contribute to the development of superior solutions and integration capabilities.  Combining biometrics and surve...

At ISC West 2018 (Booth #33087), Viakoo, the security industry’s only provider of a proven means to proactively automate surveillance and access systems verification, is showcasing the dynamic capabilities of their solution to help ensure consistent compliance across industries for physical security. Working in conjunction with Coalfire, a leading cyber risk management and compliance firm, the Viakoo Predictive product was found to fully or partially automate the audit process for 38 spec...

Viakoo, a provider of automated system and data verification solutions for video surveillance and access control, is introducing a new IoT Tracker at ISC West 2018 (booth #33087). Designed to leverage their proven technology, the new IoT tracker helps to deliver verification for other IoT devices on the network. Viakoo’s unique solution has gained traction by providing a comprehensive system for ensuring that access and video surveillance devices are operating within expected parameters,...

Mercury Security, a global provider of OEM access control hardware and part of HID Global, will host a panel discussion on best practices for hardening an access control infrastructure for enhanced security at next week’s ISC West conference in Las Vegas. Mercury partners will also debut the new Authentic Mercury MR Series 3 SIO modules that feature enhanced cybersecurity and advanced integration capabilities in their respective booths. Integrating IT security best practices Matt Barnett...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, will showcase its portfolio of solutions that power trusted identities in HID booth #11063 at next week’s ISC West in Las Vegas. The company will also present in several Security Industry Association (SIA) educational sessions and local community events during the conference. HID Global collaborates with Mission 500 HID is participating in a number of charitable events within the Las Vegas community in partnership with Mission...

Without question, ‘innovation’ is the word that comes to mind when Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, showcases five new locks at ISC West 2018, April 11-13 in La Vegas. From keyless entry to smart-lock conversion kits and Z-Wave chipsets with improved wireless range, the five new locks paint a picture of a company that is placing a premium not only on innovation but forward-looking design, progressive technology and, of course,...

ISONAS Inc., a Pure IP access control manufacturer, announced that the company will be unveiling its new IP-Bridge 2.0 at booth #11121 at the ISC West trade show, the largest security event in the world. The ISC West show will take place on April 11th – 13th at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV. At the show, ISONAS will be featuring its Pure IP family of hardware and software products along with the launch of the next generation of the access control encoder; the new IP-Bridge 2.0. I...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, opens this week’s RFID Journal Live! conference and exhibition with the industry’s first tamper-evident beacon for IoT applications, HID’s award-winning solutions for fire & safety compliance, and its location services and condition monitoring solutions for smarter operations. The company is showcasing its broad portfolio of identification and sensing technologies in HID booth #1007 at the Orange County Conventio...

At the Munich Security Conference in February 2018, Siemens and eight partners from the industry signed the first joint charter for greater cybersecurity. Initiated by Siemens, the Charter of Trust calls for binding rules and standards to build trust in cybersecurity and further advance digitalisation. In addition to Siemens and the Munich Security Conference (MSC), the companies Airbus, Allianz, Daimler Group, IBM, NXP, SGS and Deutsche Telekom are signing the Charter. The initiative is furth...

Nancy Oliver, HR Executive at the Buckinghamshire-based Security and Facilities Management Ashridge Group, is encouraging more school and college students to consider the sector as a career choice. As an ‘undecided’ A level and then Sports Management student she abandoned not one but two previous courses of study in pursuit of her ideal job, a search which has ended happily with her appointment last year. The Ashridge Group is comprised of three businesses, Ashridge Facilities Mana...

Perimeter systems manufacturer Zaun Limited has supplied more than 500 metres of 2.4m-high Duo8 steel mesh fencing panels to the energy giant, EDF Energy. The demountable fencing to secure huge underground gas storage chambers has been created for one of EDF Energy’s facility site in Cheshire.  Each panel incorporates a 600mm crank above and sits on fencing posts slotted into sockets, allowing the fence line to be demountable. The site near Crewe incorporates 11 huge gas storage cham...

CriticalArc has announced that it has been appointed by FCC Group (FCC) – a global provider of environmental services, water management and infrastructure works, headquartered in Spain – to help develop and implement SafeZone as a multinational safeguarding solution for all its employees and any accompanying family members while they are working overseas on company projects. CriticalArc’s pioneering SafeZone personal protection and emergency response system is already being us...

FST Biometrics, a global biometric identification solutions provider, has announced that it has installed it’s In Motion Identification (IMID) solution to provide secure access and an enhanced customer experience for students and members of the Wellington Health & Fitness Club. Wellington College is one of the UK’s esteemed boarding schools, established in 1859, built as a monument to the first Duke of Wellington. The classically-built institution decided to make the high-tech u...

Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, and Sielox collaborate to improve perimeter security in K-12 schools. Sielox is the first to integrate with Allegion’s Von Duprin Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) options, expanding the reach of electronic access control. These latest Von Duprin solutions were created in response to a need for enhanced perimeter security in educational facilities. In many K-12 schools, a majority of security funds are focussed on the...

Nationally recognised as the premier show in the northeast, the New Jersey Electronic Security Association (NJESA) held its Annual Symposium on March 14-16, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The three-day Symposium featured training, education and trade exhibits, as well as networking, raffles and social events with over 700 individuals on the trade show floor. The Symposium opened with a reception at the pool with an attendance of more than 250 people and an open bar. During the...

At ISC West 2018, ASSA ABLOY is introducing a new Intelligent Keys certification program developed to connect systems integrators with more business opportunities. ASSA ABLOY Intelligent Key Solutions provide affordable, easy-to-install, full-featured access control options, while also delivering a recurring revenue model for integration businesses. Recent advancements in security technology are providing the ability to monitor, schedule, change, revoke/update privileges and audit openings &mda...

Ambarella, Inc. global developer of low‐power, HD and Ultra HD video processing semiconductors, has introduced the CV22 camera SoC, the second chip in the CVflow family, combining image processing, 4Kp60 video encoding and CVflow computer vision processing in a single, low power design.  CV22 camera SoC The CV22’s CVflow architecture provides the DNN (Deep Neural Network) processing required for the next generation of intelligent home monitoring, automotive, drone and wearable camer...

Sielox LLC, a provider of integrated access control, video surveillance, perimeter security, and event management systems, is showcasing mobility in their booth (#7103), here at ISC West with the demonstration of Conekt mobile credentials and readers from Farpointe Data. The mobile reader will work with Sielox’s AnyWare and Pinnacle software platforms connecting to their 1700 Controller. “We are now offering Conekt to provide our customers with a more convenient solution for multipl...