Access Control News

A recent poll conducted shows that homeowners feel safe if they were able to remotely monitor their homes Hikvision USA Inc., the leading provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions in North America, has partnered with Control4, a leading provider of home automation and control systems, to bring cutting edge video surveillance technology to the Smart House market. Hikvision cameras are easily integrated with the Control4 smart home operating...

Through the intelligent software, King Lifting has been able to control which drivers can access specific keys to vehicles Traka, the key and asset management specialist, has installed intelligent key cabinets at King Lifting, the UK’s leading provider of lifting equipment and cranes, preventing a robbery that could have cost thousands of pounds. Customer King Lifting, installed the key cabinet under a trial period and it was during this time that the attempted robbery...

Z-Wave’s goals for 2016 include looking at partnerships, launching IoT devices and giving consumers resources With a year of steady growth, new partnerships, a new online consumer education initiative and augmented security for Z-Wave IoT devices, the Z-Wave Alliance announces year-end milestones. Since the beginning of 2015, the Z-Wave ecosystem has seen almost 100 new member companies, the addition of 250 certified devices and another 15 million smart home devices ship...

Matrix, a leading telecom and security solutions provider, is launching a device that is facilitated with battery back-up – COSEC VEGA BBU. This wireless device, which is to be used in conjunction with COSEC VEGA devices, is specifically designed to assist in collection of employee attendance data where installation of punching devices may not be possible or power supply and wiring are major issues. Some of the unique features of COSEC VEGA BBU: Battery back-up: VEGA BBU can be used in...

Tyco will highlight its IQ panel, a robust wireless smart home solution, at the event in Las Vegas Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will showcase its connected home solutions in its debut appearance at the 2016 CES show, January 6-9, 2016, in Las Vegas. The world’s gathering place for consumer technologies provides an ideal platform to feature the company’s expanding range of techn...

The Windows-based SeeTec Client can keep an eye on live streams and archive recordings to manage the flow of traffic on demand The large number of tourists and the narrow streets in the historical city centre repeatedly cause a traffic overload. To ease the situation, local traffic authorities installed several IP cameras at strategically chosen intersections. The large number of tourists and the narrow streets in the historical city centre repeatedly cause a traffic overload....

The company has already completed training sessions in France and South East Asia Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is offering a programme of free authorised training sessions internationally to meet demand from installers, partners and customers around the world. The company has already completed training sessions in France and South East Asia with further dates to be announced. Offering latest technology trends and opportunities Kevan Fry, Senior Export Technical Supp...

The MOBOTIX video camera is capable of guaranteeing high quality images that can be accessed in real time In the Biatta family, the craft of producing excellent wines is passed from generation to generation. Back in 1985, Giovanni Biatta, the forefather of the Le Marchesine operation, purchased the first three hectares in the area of Franciacorta, but the family has dedicated itself to a single passion for at least five generations: excellence in wine-making. Heir of an an...

The Summit will be held February 1st through February 3rd at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is proud to announce sponsorship of the 2016 ESA 2016 Leadership Summit, along with other industry-leading manufacturers. The Summit will be held February 1st through February 3rd at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, AZ.  Developing leadership skills Now in its 8th year, t...

ISD expanded senior team to meet growing UK and global demand for its fully integrated fire detection and security solutions After increasing 2015 turnover by 40%, security systems integration specialist ISD Tech has expanded its senior team to meet growing UK and global demand for its fully integrated fire detection and security solutions. The company attributes its growth surge to an agile partnership approach that enables a painless transition from costly, cumbersome o...

Traka software has been programmed to revoke access to keys based on up-to-date licenses and health surveillance Traka key management systems are helping the Nestlé packaging and ingredients site in York better its health and safety compliance process. Traka software restricting access to sensitive areas The warehousing and logistics centre where the Traka key cabinets have been installed are being used to manage access to forklifts and other material handling equ...

O’Neil will succeed Michael J. Stack, who will retire at the end of 2015 following a 22-year tenure as CEO ASIS International (ASIS) recently announced that Peter J. O’Neil, FASAE, CAE, has been confirmed as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. ASIS International (ASIS) is the largest membership organisation for security management professionals that crosses industry sectors. O’Neil will succeed Michael J. Stack, who will retire at th...

New and now available, Continentals’ new Access Control Integration Appliance (CA-AIA) is a compact solid-state network appliance that virtually fits in your hand and runs on an embedded OS, and comes ready-to-go, pre-installed with the latest version of robust CA3000 CardAccess enterprise class software (full Native Client and Web Client) providing integrated access, locking, alarms and video, and the fastest, fuss-proof installation ever. There's no software to install on any client or...

Matrix COSEC has had a successful journey in the Time-Attendance and Access Control domains so far. It constantly aims at enhancing its products and solutions for providing better service and opportunity to grow & succeed to its customers. In accordance with this, Matrix is launching a new feature ‘Attendance on Move’! It is an additional feature that will be available for use with the Matrix COSEC APTA mobile application. The feature works on the GPS coordinates or Wi-Fi signals...

Integrated Biometrics is known for its ability to develop next wave of mobile fingerprint scanners Global events surrounding immigration, border security, and terrorism are driving increasing interest in advanced mobile fingerprint scanner technology from Integrated Biometrics, developers of the world’s smallest, lightest, most reliable FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners. Patented LES film technology This interest – specifically in the unique attributes of the co...

TDSi stand will be featuring EXgarde 4.5’s enhanced integration with Milestone ACM & ASSA ABLOY KS100 Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi will be demonstrating the latest version of its EXgarde 4.5 integrated security solution at Intersec 2016, 17-19th January in Dubai. Appearing on stand S2-B09, the company will also be showcasing its broad range of products and services, as well as offering one-to-one help and advice to visitors. John Davies, Managing Director...

40 MOBOTIX state-of-the-art IP cameras are now in place to secure Mivor The Mivor Fruit Cooperation example demonstrates just how fast a functioning system with state-of-the-art IP video technology can be implemented. Food is a sensitive area that requires a high level of security. This is especially true for the northern Italian cooperative. It is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The member companies deliver, temporarily store and trade up to 90,000 metric tons...

Doing any work on a powered gate system that does not result in a completely safe outcome could see you facing criminal charges Electricians who carry out work on powered gates run the risk of criminal prosecution under health and safety legislation - even if the wiring and other electrical work undertaken follows the regulations and is to a high standard. DHF warning The warning comes from the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) Powered Gate Group which represents the...

On display at the ASSA ABLOY stand will be the latest Aperio® hardware with V3 electronics ASSA ABLOY brings more speed, expanded interoperability and upgraded wireless hardware to Intersec 2016. The global leader in door opening solutions presents customers with the concrete benefits of faster, better integrated products from Aperio® wireless access control and Traka intelligent key management, in Hall 2, Stand G12. V3 platform to be showcased Highlights of the...

Sateon Pro allows centre staff to control who enters the building within any given time frame through use of Time Scheduling feature Grosvenor Technology’s clever security solutions helped secure the future of a West Midlands Youth Centre. When the Hill Street Youth and Community Centre in Rugby, Warwickshire was threatened with closure in March 2012, the local community and business owners quickly joined forces to rally for its survival. An independent charity –...

Page worked closely with USMCOC President and CEO General Al Zapanta to secure AI’s membership The security company, Andrews International (AI), an affiliate of U.S. Security Associates (USA), announces it has joined the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC) as a Binational Member, the highest level of membership. In conjunction with the membership, Senior Vice President of Andrews International’s Consulting, Investigations, & International (CI&...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces the launch of the latest version of its fully integrated access control solution – EXgarde 4.5. The new version includes full two-way synchronisation with Milestone’s Access Control Module (ACM) and integration with the recently launched ASSA ABLOY’s KS100 server cabinet electronic lock.  Integration with ASSA ABLOY KS100 The additional functionality makes EXgarde even more flexible, as Sarah Phillips, Product & Marketi...

InSCeHo brings together experience of senior professionals from hospitality security and risk management industries International security threats and national crisis lead a growing feeling of insecurity among western customers of hotels in Africa and Middle-East. The strengthening of legislations and the multiplication of the jurisprudences relative to the obligation made for the international companies to assure the security and safety of their business travellers, drive to...

Tyco Security Products introduces the integration of IdentyTech™ fingerprint readers with Software House’s C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution. The IdentyTech line of fingerprint access control readers security systems also provides users with advanced analytics capabilities and situational awareness. True multi-factor identification Made for harsh environments, the indoor/outdoor IdentyTech fingerprint•CURE 9000 supports up to 500,000 users and also has st...

Qognify Situator connects & correlates access control, intercoms, analytics, cameras, & brings real-time situational awareness to the GSOC One of the world’s largest companies in the oil and gas sector has saved more than a million dollars thanks to security solutions from Qognify, formerly NICE Security, that enable the organisation to remotely monitor and manage security for 25 locations. In its first year using Qognify security solutions, the company saved $1....

ADI is ready to accelerate the Pure IP revolution and sell ISONAS products to certified ISONAS installers ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that ADI, North America’s leading wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products, has made ISONAS part of its IP Select Dealer Programme. Accelerating Pure IP revolution For over 20 years, ADI has offered dealers the latest in burglar alarm, fire alarm, CCTV, access co...

The event to provide a forum for armed forces, government agencies, civil first responders to discuss crucial challenges of CBRNe threats For the second year in a row IB Consultancy, is calling for papers to be presented during the Non-Conventional Threat (NCT) CBRNe USA 2016 conference. NCT CBRNe USA 2016 will take place in Washington DC, 3 – 5 May 2016, providing a forum for armed forces, government agencies, civil first responders and the industry to discuss crucial c...

The global gathering at the three-day event is as impressive as ever, reinforced by 14 country pavilions The global significance of the Middle East’s security and safety market has been underlined by top German and US companies leading a large turnout of international exhibitors at Intersec 2016 next month. The 18th edition of Intersec, the world’s leading trade show for security, safety, and fire protection, will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 54 countri...

Ward Security’s remit is to look after the business and retail areas of the development Ward Security has been appointed by Liberty Property Trust as the main security provider for its prestigious Kings Hill development near Maidstone, Kent. The multifaceted contract, which began on 1st December 2015, sees Ward Security manage part of the 800 acre former RAF site. Kings Hill is a mixed-use development which includes offices, homes, restaurants, sports and leisure facili...

The funds raised will help support children in need, both locally and internationally, through World Vision Mission 500 has received over $18,000 in donations at two recent industry events thanks to the support of kindhearted donors, partners and generous sponsors in the security community. The donations from these two events bring this year’s total to $507,000.   Supporting underprivileged children The funds, raised at the SIA (Security Industry Association)...