Access Control News

Cohn’s experience will be critical in the growth of Feenics’ Keep Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) subscription model Feenics, a provider of cloud-hosted access control and security management solutions, appointed Paul Cohn as Western Regional Business Development Manager.  Cohn joins the rapidly expanding Feenics organisation to focus on channel partnerships and developing relationships with end-users, consultants, and other key stakeholders. He will cove...

Pedestal PRO provides pedestals, housings, hoods, and custom manufacturing to installers Pedestal PRO announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Pedestal PRO’s line of pedestals, housings, and hoods for the security industry—including Pedestal PRO’s new architectural stainless steel pedestals. Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain access to the world’s largest offering of pedestal solutions, cus...

The new FaceStation 2 is has Suprema's latest face recognition technology providing the world's best performance Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and security, announces that it will showcase the world's fastest and most advanced face recognition technology at Intersec 2017. FaceStation 2 At the show, Suprema will showcase a prototype version of long-awaited FaceStation 2, the company's flagship face recognition terminal which is designed for use in access control an...

Seven Feathers installed a BoonAssist TQ manual revolving door at the entrance to the lounge Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that Seven Feathers Casino Resort, located in Canyonville, Oregon, has installed a Boon Edam BoonAssist TQ revolving door in its new, 2150-square foot, non-smoking Steelhead Lounge. I-5 Design is the design/build firm that completed the project. Seven Feathers Casino Resort, one of the premier...

The partnership lends further credibility to Keep SMS and integration with Authentic Mercury hardware Feenics, Ottawa, Canada, has achieved elite Platinum Partner Status for Mercury Security, Long Beach, California, indicative of the company’s commitment to non-proprietary hardware cloud-computing environments. Authentic Mercury Security is one of the most widely used and specified access control hardware brands in the world.Keep security management solutionFeenics is th...

The team in Milpitas will use it to offer terminal type approval services according to EMVCo version 2.6 Comprion announces that Cetecm’s laboratory in Milpitas has purchased their EMVCo PCD Analogue Test Solution. The team in Milpitas will use it to offer terminal type approval services according to EMVCo version 2.6, which was activated on January 1st, 2017. Shashi Kumar, Smart Card Technology Department Manager at Cetecom reasons the selection of the Comprion test to...

Milestone partners will demonstrate solutions ranging from advanced storage to video analytics Milestone Systems, the open platform company in video management software (VMS), will be at Intersec 2017 in Dubai, UAE, January 22-24. Integrated solutions Partners will highlight integrated solutions at the Milestone booth and in the showrooms marking the importance of this conference and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region for Milestone and the open platform community....

XS4 fits any door, including wooden and PVC doors as well as those with narrow metal frames Based in the market town of Wellington surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside Wellington School is a co-educational, 2-18 day and boarding school, currently with 750 pupils including 160 Sixth Form students. Wirefree smart access control Jim Pendleton, Estates Manager at Wellington School, has been responsible for the recent upgrade of doors from digital keypads to wirefree sma...

SALTO will present the new SALTO XS4 One - an evolution of the Original model with a built-in new reader SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest innovations for the access control and security systems industry — including new Bluetooth Low Energy integrations— at Intersec 2017 taking place from 22-24 January 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. In a world where everything is gettin...

Access control events from ZKBioSecurity software are presented in the Arteco VEMS interface in real time ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, announced the integration of its access control platform with Arteco, a provider of video event management solutions. The integration of access control and video surveillance is of growing interest to end users in a wide variety of markets, which propelled both companies to seek a partner...

Vanderbilt is now an Authentic Mercury partner Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering open systems solutions through its compliance with open standards and close collaboration with aligned technology providers. In its effort to further extend system flexibility and customer options, the company recently completed its integration with Mercury Security and is now an Authentic Mercury partner. Best-in-cl...

Matrix to exhibit SARVAM UCS, video surveillance and biometric solutions at Convergence India Expo 2017 Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is participating in the 25th Edition of Convergence India Expo, New Delhi. Convergence is a leading ICT event and this year with the theme of “Digital India” will focus on new-age technologies and merging business solutions following the vision of our honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra...

Public launch of Dubai’s SIRA features in power-packed conference line-up at Intersec 2017 The launch of Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) will feature in a full conference programme at Intersec 2017, where leading decision makers will discuss a new law governing the Emirate’s security industry framework, guidelines and expectations. The SIRA Forum takes place on 24 January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, where B...

TRANSIT high-end reader identifies vehicles up to 10 meters The gated community Highland Springs wanted to keep an accurate time log of who had access to the community and when. What they were looking for was automated access for vehicles that allows for a quick throughput, while still maintaining a verified credentialing process. Security without sacrificing convenience. Nedap’s TRANSIT was implemented by Federal Protection to offer the best solution that exactly meets...

Kurt Takahashi is an expert in physical identity management and sales AMAG Technology, a G4S company, announced that Kurt Takahashi, Senior Vice President, Sales, has been promoted to President. Delivering unified solutions Kurt began at AMAG in February 2015 and successfully grew the business through his management of the sales, sales engineering, and business development teams. Understanding AMAG’s rich, successful history in manufacturing access control solutions, K...

Open platform cameras enable edge-based video analytics to best match individual requirements With the New Year upon us, we caught up with Bob (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D., Managing Director of Hanwha Techwin Europe and asked him about the company’s achievements during 2016 and what his hopes and ambitions are for 2017. Bob, what would you say is your most significant achievement during 2016? Hwang: Despite fierce competition, we have continued to increase our share of the market...

The conference will showcase presentations and discussions by key distinguished speakers An exciting large-scale conference, Public Venues & Events Safety & Security highlights the roles and frameworks for security professionals in effectively managing the safety and security of the people at public venues and events. This event will be held on the 27th February – 1st March, 2017, in Singapore with brand new and innovative conference formats, proudly hosted...

Three selection criteria were: durability, quality and responsiveness-HID came to the top of this list in all of them The AMCS Group is one of the world’s leading providers of solutions for the waste management and environmental industries. AMCS systems are used to manage approximately four million municipal, commercial and industrial waste units internationally for recycling, waste collector and facility operators. Since its foundation in Ireland in 2003, the g...

The HD cameras combine ANPR with advanced analytics to accurately capture the number plate of each vehicle A Videalert CCTV-based ANPR system has been installed at the University of Hertfordshire to control rising bollards at two main entrances to the De Havilland Campus at Hatfield. The installation has been completed by Eurovia Infrastructure Ltd (a Vinci Group Company) on behalf of Ringway, a provider of highway maintenance services to local authorities under the seven-yea...

The certification process is the responsibility of the Defence Information Systems Agency Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced that Pulse Connect Secure 8.2 and Pulse Policy Secure 5.3 on PSA-Series appliances have been certified for inclusion on The U.S. Department of Defence DoD Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL). Highest levels of securityThe certification process is the responsibility of the Defence Information Systems Age...

The forecast for 2017 is also based on a breakthrough in adoption of mobile identity technology in 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, forecasts a shift in the use of identity technology that will lead to increased adoption of mobile devices and the latest smart card technology, a greater emphasis and reliance on the cloud, and a radical new way of thinking of trust in smart environments and Internet of Things (IoT). Ultimately, HID Global predicts the...

When you install Nest, you can view and control all cameras in the easy-to-use Connect ONE interface New integrations from Connected Technologies, with the industry’s most exciting products continues to expand the installation and specification possibilities of the Connect One cloud-hosted security management platform.Nest camera integration The Connect ONE platform now supports the popular Nest indoor and outdoor cameras. When you install Nest, you can view and control...

Identiv uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker empowers businesses in a broad range of markets Identiv announced the launch of the next generation of its uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker, a low-cost, portable, powered smart sensor that tracks and stores temperature readings. In addition to its low cost and small form factor, it can be read by any near field communication (NFC) reader, such as a mobile phone, and uploaded to the Internet for analytic purposes. A smart sensor for the...

The integration enables solutions that combine several building management functions on a single platform The co-operation between Bosch and Milestone Systems has been further expanded. Building on the already strong base of the complete video integration between Bosch and Milestone, the partnership has been deepened to now cover all Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS) editions into the Bosch software “Building Integration System (BIS)”. This integr...

Grosvenor expects the relationship to continue for several years as has been the case with similar projects for other clients Grosvenor Technology, provider of security and attendance solutions, announces a new partnership with a steel producer for the supply of its IT31 Workforce Management Terminals. The inaugural project, itself worth several hundred thousand pounds, is due to be deployed in one European site in early 2017 and is expected to deliver substantial efficiencie...

Gallagher Command Centre is designed to give customers complete site control and management Digi Security Systems, a provider of electronic security systems, announced that it is partnering with Gallagher, a technology company that develops and delivers intuitive, intelligent, and innovative protection solutions. As a certified Gallagher channel partner, Digi offers a full suite of professional services, from business requirement analysis and customisation services, through ap...

System Galaxy has the capability to integrate with video, time and attendance, identity management  other data sources At Intersec 2017, Galaxy Control Systems is showcasing their advanced access control solution in interactive demonstrations that represent real-life applications. Visitors to the booth (Sheikh Saeed Hall 3, Stand E40) will see System Galaxy integrated with optical turnstile and door management solutions; time and attendance products; visitor management sy...

Certified integrator partners and customers have moved onto the new ISONAS Pure Access 2.0 software and are extremely happy with the user experience ISONAS, a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, announced that the company has released Pure Access 2.0 to ring in the new year. Launched in 2016, Pure Access, is a family of leading access control software products comprised of a fully hosted platform, Pure Access Cloud and an on-premise option, Pure Access Manager. Pure Ac...

This unique identification process outperforms all other fingerprint sensors and provides robust, reliable and highly secured biometric information of the user COSEC door FMX is a cutting edge multispectral fingerprint based door controller, which boosts security and productivity of modern enterprises. COSEC door FMX The advanced multispectral technology of COSEC door FMX reads surface and subsurface of a live fingerprint and gives very clear and strong image even if the su...

Carlton Smith will take over as the CEO and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company TMD, a provider of management systems for digital and physical assets, is meeting continued strong growth throughout the world with a positive refocusing of its senior management team. This sees the company’s founder and existing directors take on new roles. Strategic growth Founder of TMD, Tony Taylor now becomes Executive Chairman. In this role, he will focus...