Access Control News

The new HD2055 anti-terrorist barricade was able to stop a 15,000 pound (6,803 kg) test vehicle traveling at 51 mph Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that its new HD2055 electromechanically controlled anti-terrorist barricade decisively stopped a 15,000 pound (6,803 kg) test vehicle traveling at 51 mph (82 kph) in a recent crash test conducted by an independe...

Comelit Smart IP monitors were specified to give residents hands-free video and audio communication with visitors at ground level A state-of-the-art IP door entry system from market-leading supplier, Comelit UK, has been installed at a residential apartment block within the O2 Arena Development. Consisting of 164 apartments, the project is part of a £121m regeneration programme on London’s Greenwich Peninsula, which also includes a five-star hotel. Working with ou...

Woori Bank will apply Iris ID’s iris recognition technology to authenticate identify at ATMs, safety deposit boxes Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, recently announced it has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Woori Bank, one of South Korea’s top three banks, to jointly develop a pilot project to enhance financial security. Iris recognition for ATM security By the end of the year, Woori Bank will apply Iris ID&...

Anviz VF30 and T5 Pro biometric access control devices are installed to meet the security requirements of ALBtelecom Anviz Global has recently supported Shpresa-AL GROUP to implement a fully-customized and high-tech access control system to meet the needs of their latest partner, the ALBtelecom in Albania. Installation site: The whole building of ALBtelecom in Albania. Requirements vs. solutions: The ALBtelecom Company was created in 1912, right after the Independence of A...

Rob’s appointment comes on the back of a substantial investment in the latest version of its industry leading KIS platform Former detective, Rob King has joined Bradford based Kings Security, the largest privately owned provider of security systems in the UK, to lead the rapidly growing Kings Intelligence Service (KIS) team. Rob’s appointment comes on the back of a substantial investment in the latest version of its industry leading KIS platform, which aims to...

DoorBird’s video door station lets users view who is ringing the doorbell from anywhere in the world Bird Home Automation GmbH, specialist for intelligent home automation components made in Berlin, will introduce more innovative new products and features at the upcoming Consumer Electronic Show (CES ) in Las Vegas in January 2016, the company will be demonstrating the latest advances in smart entry systems at Booth 81927, Sands Expo Center, Hall G / Level 1. New: facial...

James will drive strategies and opportunity for Viscount’s innovative product portfolio Viscount Systems, Inc., (“Viscount”), a software company specialising in physical and logical security solutions, announced the addition of Sarah James as Senior Director of Sales. James will drive strategies and opportunity for Viscount’s innovative product portfolio, including the IT-centric Freedom Access Control platform. She reports to Viscount CEO Scott Sierack...

IAI expands HID Global’s portfolio of card printing/encoding solutions with centralised card personalisation equipment HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IAI industrial systems B.V. (“IAI”), a leading provider of high-quality personalisation solutions for identity documents, from its parent company DOCDATA N.V. The acquisition wi...

BSIA plays a pivotal role forging productive links between UK security companies and overseas buyers With the 18th edition of Intersec Dubai a little over a month away, BSIA members are gearing up for what promises to be one of the industry’s biggest trade shows to date. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association, through its dedicated Export Council, continues to play a pivotal role forging pr...

ASIS President-Elect, David C. Davis, CPP opened the conference, followed by an informative keynote presentation of Dr. Tim Summers ASIS International, the global organisation for security professionals, has recently completed its first international event in mainland China, which was held in Shanghai on 3 and 4 December. With some 150 attendees from 18 countries, the conference was sold out. ASIS President-Elect, David C. Davis, CPP, opened the conference and was followed b...

The objective was for ASSA ABLOY to show how Lean thinking is embedded in its manufacturing operations The Platinum Group were invited to share best practice with ASSA ABLOY at their Portobello site in Willenhall, where the Chief Operating Officer, Lee Philp and David Herbert the Business Development Director discussed Lean Product Development and Seamless Flow in Production. ASSA ABLOY is the largest global supplier of intelligent lock and security solutions. Where 1 in ever...

Stadtwerke Kiel AG, or SWK, has supplied energy to Schleswig-Holstein’s regional capital, Kiel, and its surrounding municipalities for decades. Businesses and households in a city of almost quarter-of-a-million people rely on SWK for electricity, gas, water and district heating supply. Now a public–private enterprise operating in Germany’s liberated energy markets, the company sought a modern, flexible locking system to meet its complex and rapidly developing security needs....

Enabling a global strategy Before Danfoss introduced its ‘one company, one way’ strategy, decisions around real estate, security and access control were made independently by the company’s many business units. Now, these areas are centralised and take a global approach. Danfoss has established one overarching department for real estate, which takes care of its physical security and access control across the world, and has appointed a global head of physical security. This depa...

The new addition brings the total number of AISG offices to six locations throughout the United States American Integrated Security Group (AISG), North America’s fastest growing full service security systems integrator, is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Brooklyn Heights, a suburb of Cleveland, OH, for the convenience of the growing customer base in Ohio and Midwest U.S. The new addition brings the total number of AISG offices to six locations throughout...

Vanderbilt, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems, has announced a new version of its innovative Aliro Internet protocol (IP) based access control solution. Aliro Market Package 1.15 provides a range of refinements to the previous product (originally launched at the end of 2014), while introducing new features to improve functionality within small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). This is the first rebranded access control system from Vanderbilt since its acquisition o...

The casino’s security personnel are better able to manage live and recorded video directly from video devices Tyco Security Products announced recently that WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa, has deployed a complete security solution using victor Unified security management platform to integrate its access control and video surveillance systems for use throughout its recently expanded casino facilities, hotel and parking lots. Provide single user interface In...

Greer will work closely with the engineering team to improve product development Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, recently announced the addition of Glen Greer as Director of Product Lines. Greer comes to Vanderbilt with a deep understanding of business and product strategy, and will work closely with the engineering team to improve product development. Background G...

Anviz Global is providing an access control system for Panasonic’s factory in Malaysia to strengthen security and simplify the time attendance control among the employees through a fingerprint-based VF30 device. Installation site: All the facilities of Panasonic Malaysia, including factories and offices. Project background: Panasonic Malaysia required the implementation of a reliable and accurate access control system in over 200 doors, an easy to use technology and, highly compatible...

Linda’s presentation will cover how to use self-service border technology to reduce immigration wait times Vancouver Airport Authority confirmed as a sponsor and a speaker at Border Security 2016, February, Rome. SMi announces Linda Schucroft, Director, Innovative Travel Solutions, Vancouver Airport Authority will be speaking on Day One of SMi’s 9th annual Border Security Conference which takes place in Rome, Italy, on the 17th-18th February 2016. Linda’s p...

Comelit executives showed delegates at the event how a ViP installation can have an unlimited number of stations Last month, Comelit invited installers, consultants and specifiers to a seminar about enhancements to its ViP door entry and SimpleHome home automation systems. The event was held at Old Trafford, Manchester, and included a tour of the iconic football stadium. ViP is a market-leading audio/video IP door entry and resident information solution that exploits a peer-t...

The IFSEC Smart Zone will concentrate on smart home and smart buildings IFSEC International is pleased to announce the new Smart Zone exhibition and feature area officially up and running in anticipation of the show which takes place at London’s ExCeL from 21-23 June 2016. Security systems and services are playing increasingly vital roles in building automation which makes IFSEC a strategically significant platform to present current technologies and research to the mar...

The two events saw more than 30 partners showing solutions covering a number of different areas Axis showcases software and technologies with partners to over 400 attendees at highly successful 2015 events in UK and Sweden. Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video was joined by its partners for two highly successful events showcasing some of the leading innovation in the network video industry. Convergence of software and hardware partners The two even...

SIBA applauds balance that the Administration and Congress are trying to strike between enhancing security and benefits The Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA), a U.S. advocacy leader on identity management policy and practice, offered comments on recent security enhancements proposed for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Administration and Congress are examining ways to increase the security of the VWP, which allows more than 20 million visitors from 38 diff...

The $88.3 million agreement extends a nearly two-decade relationship with the U.S. government for another five years HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has received an order from the U.S. government for the redesign, manufacture and supply of the country’s Permanent Resident Card– commonly known as the “Green Card.” The $88.3 million agreement marks the company’s largest government contract to date, extending a nearl...

Siemens was awarded in recognition of commitment to excellent health and safety management standards Siemens Building Technologies has just been awarded the British Safety Council Sword of Honour, which represents the pinnacle of achievement in the world of health and safety management. Each year, only businesses that have achieved a five star outcome following the BSC Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit are eligible for the Sword of Honour award, in recognitio...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has re-engineered its standard door leaf design to enhance aesthetics, add strength to the product and reduce environmental impact. SMARTform technology SMARTform technology enables the leaf to be formed with the same square or rebated edges found on traditional Powershield doors, while structurally benefitting from the inclusion of a full interlocking seam on all edges of the leaf. The unique...

(see bigger image) CEO Roberto Fiorentino was among a number of expert speakers, who aimed to reinforce the theme of Future Borders Experience Croma Security Solutions helped develop the new Future Borders Experience featured at the Transport Security Expo in London, and CEO Roberto Fiorentino was an expert speaker at the event (2-3 December). Representing a first for the security industry, the Future Borders Experience exhibit provided unique insight into next generatio...

Convergence India 2016 expo will host opportunities to discover the latest technology and solutions With the launch of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India campaign, the Indian government has a vision to build a “digital India” where 1.2 billion connected Indians drive innovation. Digital India launch ceremony India today is on the radar screen of the world’s biggest Internet and telecom behemouths as they view new business opportunities. At the...

Matrix COSEC Standalone Access Control solution is an ideal solution for SMB and SME units where door controllers are connected to a small panel over Ethernet. Moreover, it does not require any kind of software installation. Standalone access control solution improves security, simplifies installation and improves reliability required for an ideal access control. Features: Controls up to 255 doors and 25,000 users Advance access control features Leverage IP technology Connect existing 3rd...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of the LB7000, its latest access control model. This state-of-the-art “lockbox” enables Facility Managers to instantly lockdown all doors on a campus, and was designed primarily in response to the horrific rash of active shooter incidents, most notably in schools. A wall-mounted hardware device with a soft touch keypad, the LB7000 lockbox acts as a simple switch and can instantl...