Access Control News

The campaign is being organised by the DHF in a bid to focus attention on the dangers posed by badly installed and poorly maintained automated gates The growing campaign to confine powered gate accidents to the history books has received a significant boost with a number of influential organisations giving their support. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is the latest to put its weight behind Gate Safety Week (October 10 - 16). The campaign is being organised by the DHF...

Via a map display with icons, users can view events & alarms in real time & execute the desired action quickly At IFSEC 2016, Nedap and Milestone have announced a strategic partnership. Now, at Security Essen, they’re showing Nedap’s AEOS Access Control platform integration with Milestone’s XProtect Video Management System on their mutual booths at Security Essen. The integration enhances usability and offers ultimate choice of freedom. State-of...

The increased visitor numbers in Kuala Lumpur reflects keen interest in latest UK technology Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces a 23% increase in visitors to its stand at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016, compared to last year. The TDSi team at the show in Kuala Lumpur enjoyed meeting a range of installers, system integrators and end users earlier this month, with a sneak preview of its new web-based GARDiS solution being a key draw. Great amount of visitor enthusiasm a...

At Evidence Talks, Simon Davey will report directly to CEO Elizabeth Sheldon Evidence Talks, a Milton Keynes based business that provides expert digital forensic systems and advice to law enforcement, security services, and corporates around the world has appointed Simon Davey as its new Head of Sales.With an imminent move to bigger premises due and a record-breaking sales year behind it, Evidence Talks has recently announced a number of new staff appointments of which Simon D...

Brent will speak on the conference panel entitled, "A Snapshot into the Evolution of Security Technology" Louroe Electronics, provider of audio monitoring technology in the security industry, is proud to announce that its CEO, Richard Brent, has been selected to present at Securing New Ground (SNG) 2016. SNG, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is the industry's top executive conference and will be held Oct. 19-20 at the Grand Hyatt New York.  Security...

The Alpro Functional 97 pull handles are suitable for general users & those who may have an impaired ability to grip Pull door handles from Alpro are being used on office buildings at Silverstone Business Park. The park is a high-performance technology and motorsport cluster adjacent to the Silverstone Circuit, which is the current venue for the British Grand Prix. The handles are Alpro’s Functional 97 pull handles which cater for a broad user base since their wide...

USB ports in Gen2 CPU support up to 32GB high speed flash drives Morse Watchmans introduced a new generation CPU for its KeyWatcher Touch system that is faster, stronger, and more adaptable to meet and exceed the needs of current and future applications.Improved performanceAccording to Fernando Pires, VP of Sales and Marketing at Morse Watchmans, KeyWatcher Touch Gen2 is actually four generations improved from its predecessor. The increase in processor speed, coupled with memo...

The integration provides customers with more choices on the type of reader they can deploy Tyco Security Products is offering HID Mobile Access iCLASS SE and multiCLASS SE Mobile-Enabled Readers with optional Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) for use with Software House C•CURE 9000 v.2.50 event management platform. This integration ensures that customers have access to the newest breed of access control readers available in the market currently, enabling users the ab...

The packages have been strictly designed based on the plug & play concept and are less complex than the large-scale Unlimited Enterprise Solution package Small Enterprise Solutions and Medium Enterprise Solutions – with these two packages, the Swiss provider of professional biometric systems (TBS) introduces two powerful and versatile solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. The two new packages extend TBS’s proven biometric access and time recording...

Genetec and MOBOTIX will be able to offer customers an end-to-end IP video security solution Genetec, a leading provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions, and MOBOTIX AG, a German manufacturer of video surveillance devices, recently announced a technology relationship in which both companies will work together in research and development, testing, business development, and sales support for new and existing enterprise clients. Both companies have a glob...

The Design Centre will provide support for developing networking infrastructure solutions Vigitron, a provider of networking infrastructure solutions for security applications and Barox Kommunikation, a company for transmission technology, announce the establishment of a Design Centre service operating under both companies collaborative group, Vigitron Central Europe. Support for developing networking infrastructure The Design Centre will provide support for developing netwo...

Although Access Control Systems have been in the Fermax catalogue for many years, the company has just made an important jump with a new range of solutions FERMAX fully explores Access Control Systems with a new catalogue that includes a wide range of solutions. With new products for small, medium or large facilities, professionals can purchase modules designed to control a single entrance or access control able to manage every detail in a hospital, analogue technologies or th...

Blackpool Carers Centre has provided lifeline services to young carers and their families since 2005 Hanwha Techwin Europe has responded to a call for help from the BBC DIY SOS team who have turned a run down ransacked landmark building in Blackpool, into a Young Carers Centre.ChallengeBlackpool Carers Centre has provided lifeline services to young carers and their families in Blackpool since 2005. With demand for its services continuing to increase, the centre was presented w...

The handheld Wireless Mobile Reader (WMR) system provides identity verification where fixed readers can't Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that handheld mobile reader (WMR) systems using Farpointe reader modules are now available from Cypress Integrated Solutions. The handheld reader combines a Farpointe card reader and a wireless Cypress Suprex Reader-Extender in one portable unit so that the user...

Hikvision supplied security products to cover a variety of key installations throughout Hangzhou Hikvision, a supplier in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has been awarded souvenir medals by the Hangzhou police department, in recognition of the company supplying ‘best-in-class’ security solutions and services to safeguard the 2016 G20 Hangzhou Summit. Comprehensive product lines for versatile applications Hikvision’ involvement and prep...

AES President Bret Bachman presented with a ZKAccess authorised partner plaque ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome Associated Engineering Systems, Inc. (AES) as an authorised partner. A comprehensive security systems integration company, AES is a PSA Security Network member, as is ZKAccess.ZKAccess manufacturer's representative Roy Kennedy recently presented AES Sales Manager Bret Bachman with an a...

James Beer currently serves as the Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer of McKesson Corporation ForeScout Technologies, a provider of agentless cyber security, has announced the appointment of James Beer to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Beer currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of McKesson Corporation, which is ranked fifth on the Fortune 500 and is the largest U.S. healthcare services and in...

The integrated security solution included exacqVision VMS, Illustra IP cameras and exacqVision NVRs  Tyco Security Products announced that Wakefield Grammar School Foundation in Yorkshire, England, has deployed an access control and video surveillance solution that will increase security across its five-school campus. Founded by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I in 1591 as the all-boys Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, the independent institution has a long history in Eng...

When a leading English university sought electronic locks for its newest student accommodation block, it turned to Aperio® to extend its installed Gallagher Command Centre access control system. Energy saving wireless solutions The University of East Anglia (UEA) has relied on Gallagher access control for a decade. To extend their Gallagher Command Centre system to Crome Court—a student residence with 231 ensuite rooms separated into flats for between 8 and 13 postgraduates—the...

Matrix will showcase its range of biometric Access Control solution and its advanced applications at ISAF 2016 Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in ISAF 2016, Turkey from 29th September to 2nd October 2016. Matrix will be showcasing its Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance solutions at the event. Mobile access control solutions Matrix will showcase its range of biometric Access Control solution and its a...

Hikvision to exhibit surveillance, Pyronix home & business intruder alarm ranges, at Security Essen 2016 At Security Essen 2016, Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, will be showing visitors a number of key products and additions to the company’s expanding range. Illustrating that the company is not only a video surveillance manufacturer but a total ‘end-to-end’ system solutions provider, Hikvision will showcase...

Enabling self-service in a secure way In 2012, the University of Salford library decided that they needed a unique selling point to draw potential students, and also to continue the brilliant services they were providing to their existing ones. At the time, the university library was using key based lockers to store and charge their laptops. These laptops where meant for students to borrow and were issued manually by the library employees. Whilst it was the right solution for the university li...

Russell Wagstaff, Stephanie Hensler discuss enhancements of AXIS Entry Manager installation Russell Wagstaff from ASSA ABLOY and Stephanie Hensler from Axis discuss the major facility management enhancements that Aperio wireless locks bring to an AXIS Entry Manager installation. Q (Axis): Why did you choose to partner with ASSA ABLOY to bring their wireless components into an Axis system?We felt it was important to partner with a well-known brand that offers a global wireless...

Secutech Vietnam has been renowned as an effective mix of world-class brands and innovative product launches The ninth edition of Secutech Vietnam has opened its doors and makes its debut at Friendship Cultural Palace, Hanoi until 24 September 2016. The relocation to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City is expected to introduce international suppliers into the safety and security market in Northern Vietnam, where user demand for integrated solutions for homeland security, fire & sa...

MACE supports Bluetooth, NFC, QR-codes to identify people with virtual credentials, stored in a MACE app Just a few months ago, Nedap Identification Systems launched MACE: the mobile access control platform. This platform enables the use of smartphones to identify people based on Bluetooth, NFC or QR-codes. Nedap’s MACE will now make its Security Essen debut. Virtual credentials for access control With the introduction of this platform, Nedap responds to the global shi...

With a 0.63 second EFO, Delta Scientific HD200 provides increased safety against terrorists using vehicles as weapons Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that its newest vehicle access control barrier, the breakthrough HD200, was built for high traffic locations requiring rapid emergency fast operation (EFO) rates and open/close cycles. With a 0.63 second EFO and a 2-5 secon...

Rector has than 15 years of enterprise storage experience, including 12 years as a Chief Marketing Officer Quantum Corporation announced that Molly Rector has joined the company as the Vice President of Marketing. Rector brings more than 15 years of enterprise storage experience to the role, including 12 years as a Chief Marketing Officer—most recently at DataDirect Networks (DDN), an HPC storage provider, and previously at archive storage vendor Spectra Logic. Her appoi...

National Security Officer Appreciation Week was established in 2015 to recognize security officers' many contributions to our daily lives Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America, to honour all security officers with the second annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week from September 18 – 24, 2016. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 1 million security officers employed in the United St...

APD is the first law enforcement agency to implement MorphoBIS in the cloud MorphoTrak, a subsidiary of Safran Identity & Security, together with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), announced the successful operational deployment of MorphoBIS in the cloud, the flagship offering of the MorphoCloud platform. The announcement opens a new era for the APD as the first law enforcement agency to implement an automated biometric identification system (ABIS) in the cloud. It...

The SALTO access control is fitted to student bedrooms, administration areas and student common areas The decision to study away from home is never an easy one, so a new accommodation brand Student One, has launched in Brisbane to provide a premium dedicated student living solution that allows students and parents to make that choice with confidence. As the newest entrant in the Australian student accommodation market, Student One’s new $110 million 687-bed redevelopmen...