Access Control News

Idesco 13,56 MHz readers recognise the new card UID standard developed and approved for the sites Fairly soon all Finnish construction workers will have their personal tax numbers encoded in IDs they carry to enter their construction sites. Ongoing access control and personal ID deployments at Finnish construction sites are being designed in no small measure to help strengthen tax compliance across the industry. Not surprisingly, all Idesco 13,56 MHz readers already recognise...

HID Global will also showcase Vigo-based LogiTag 121 based on its Vigo HF technology HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its Identification Technologies division’s broad portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions in Booth #116 at RFID Journal Live! Included will be tags with its new Vigo™ HF technology, the first ISO 15693 chips assembled with HID Global direct bonding technology....

Start anticipating some exciting enhancements coming to 8 CD 2.0 reader security and functionality in a few months. The first new major security feature to be supported is called Random UID. Random UID enables 8 CD 2.0 readers to successfully interrogate and recognise transponders configured with random, changing UIDs, designed specifically to thwart cloning and hacking efforts. Another powerful enhancement enables 8 CD 2.0 to recognise either 4 or 7 byte UIDs – or both.  This is...

Building a truly flexible, yet long-lasting identification system increasingly demands a foundation of easily updated, open technology readers. Idesco’s Descoder tool is designed to streamline reader updates while anticipating your system future evolution. Current Descoder user, Jan Terje By of Norway’s Nokas (formerly G4S Secure Solutions AS) describes Descoder, “The graphical user interface and system topology are very intuitive and not too complicated to learn, making reader...

Sjouwerman emphasises the importance of educating employees to recognise potential network security threats Security is harder to maintain than it was a year ago according to a study done by KnowBe4, a US based security awareness company. Ransomware (CryptoLocker or CryptoDefense), rapid technology advances and adoption of BYOD create a greater challenge for businesses to stay abreast of the numerous internal and external threats that safeguard their systems and networks. Acco...

ASIS International held its 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 1-3 April 2014 at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands. ASIS Europe 2014 gathered a record attendance of over 700 registered delegates from 51 countries. “Today more than ever security professionals need to have a vibrant network based upon a common body of knowledge to help secure the assets intrusted to them and advance the security profession. ASIS International is the only organi...

 The Apprentice Installer Awards recognise emerging talent within the security sector Security companies are being encouraged to submit nominations for this year’s British Security Industry Association Apprentice Installer Awards ahead of the final deadline of Friday 11th April. Open to second and third year apprentice installers from across the security industry, the Apprentice Installer Awards recognise emerging talent within the sector and will be presented in a...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies), will be showcasing the very latest additions to its Briton range of architectural hardware products at The National Merchant Buying Society Ltd’s trade exhibition on Wednesday 9 April at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. A recently-introduced range of door closers from Allegion’s Briton brand, specifically designed to offer market-leading cam-action technology and high per...

Schneider Electric’s Andover Continuum Integrated Security and Building Management Solutions are now further enhanced with the latest generation of 3M Cogent MiY (Make it Yours) Biometric Access Control Readers. 3M Cogent MiY readers are now integrated with Andover Continuum CyberStation 1.91 or greater. The first complete integration of the MiY solution for user and credential management into a third party software, leveraging MiY’s framework, provides biometric capture and cardhol...

AMAG Technology's Symmetry SR-2000 Controller delivers proven access control technology AMAG Technology, the world’s most widely installed and trusted access control and integrated security solution developer, announces the release of the Symmetry™ SR-2000 Controller. The Symmetry SR-2000 Controller is a four door control panel that delivers proven access control technology and is designed for new and retrofit security applications.   The Symmetry SR-2000 joi...

MOBOTIX also demonstrated its new MxMultiViewer VMS, T25 IP video door station and MxDisplay video remote station At Light+Building 2014 in Frankfurt, MOBOTIX presents its first thermographic camera M15D-Thermal, demonstrates its current camera platform with 5-megapixel technology and introduces new software developments as well as solutions in the area of building technology. From 30 March to 4 April, at the MOBOTIX exhibition stand D40 in hall 9.0, visitors can get up-close...

Nedap CEO, Ruben Wegman, participates in the plenary panel discussion on "The Future of Security Technology" Although at the time of writing, the 13th edition of the ASIS European Security Conference in The Hague is still in full swing; Nedap already looks back on a successful event. As Golden Sponsor the company was closely involved in the organisation of the rousing ASIS Welcome Party. Also, CEO Ruben Wegman granted his participation in the plenary panel discussion on &lsquo...

The lawsuits filed by HID Global and ASSA ABLOY were amicably settled HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has settled patent-infringement lawsuits against Apollo Security, Applied Wireless IDentifications Group (AWID) Inc., and Secura Key, a division of Soundcraft, Inc. The lawsuits included HID Global’s multi-technology reader patents. “We are pleased that the lawsuits filed by HID Global and ASS...

Alan has held a number of management roles during his 30 years in the security industry SALTO Systems welcomes Alan Horrobin who joins the company as a new Area Manager for the Northern Region, reporting to Ramesh Gurdev. Alan has been in the security industry for over 30 years and has a wealth of experience spanning many different disciplines. He has held a number of management roles ranging from Vertical Markets Manager to UK Sales Manager to Country Manager. He will now be...

ASSA ABLOY was recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies ASSA ABLOY, the largest global supplier of intelligent lock and security solutions, responsible for one in every 10 lock and security installations worldwide, is focusing on innovation on Stand D1700 in Hall S17 at IFSEC 2014 (Excel, London, UK from 17-19 June, 2014.) Recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies, ASSA ABLOY will showcase new...

Open Options demonstrated the interface between DNA Fusion and Milestone’s XProtect Access Control Module at ISC West 2014 Open Options, a leading provider of open platform access control, expands their integration with Milestone Systems Video Management Software (VMS) to include a new interface to their new add-on, the XProtect® Access Control Module (ACM). While Milestone XProtect® VMS has been accessible from within Open Options DNA Fusion access control soft...

Identiv exhibits its new uTrust TS Readers at ISC West 2014 Identiv announced that CEO Jason Hart will lead a presentation at ISC West on establishing trust in the connected world. The presentation will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, April 3, starting at 11:15 AM PDT. Mr. Hart’s presentation will address the connectivity of everything from premises, information, identities, devices, and even everyday items such...

STANLEY Security’s eServices 2.0 provides real-time transparency on customers’ security systems STANLEY Security, a leading global security company specialising in advanced integrated security solutions, introduces its new eServices 2.0 platform at ISC West 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. STANLEY Security’s eServices 2.0, to be made available in the summer of 2014, provides real-time transparency on customers’ security systems, including intrusion, video survei...

The 5K/2K takes place at 7:30AM, with Awards Ceremony to follow at 5:15 PM at Sands Expo and Convention Center Mission 500 marks the 5th anniversary of the Security 5K/2K run/walk, a cornerstone of Mission 500’s fundraising efforts at ISC West 2014. The event is a collaboration between organising sponsors United Publications, publishers of Security Systems News and Security Director News; Reed Exhibitions; and Mission 500. Core sponsors of the 2014 Mission 500 5K/2K ar...

The agreement builds on the relationship initiated by their NFC technology license agreement in 2011 INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announces it intends to enter into a new agreement with the Intel Corporation, building on the relationship initiated by their NFC technology license agreement in 2011. Under the terms of the contemplated agreement, INSIDE Secure would: extend the current worldwide, perpetu...

The event will attract approximately 2000 young players from across the UK Bournemouth Rugby Football Club’s Academy will be holding its annual Youth Rugby Tournament on Saturday 5th April, with the rugby balls sponsored by Poole-based integrated security solutions manufacturer. The event will attract approximately 2000 young players from across the UK to compete against each other in a tournament competition. Adam Norris, the recently appointed Director of UK Sales at...

The strategic agreement signing ceremony will be held at Samsung Hospitality Suite 3rd floor of Palazzo Tower S1 Corporation (“S1”), a global leader in security systems and integration, and VidSys, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, invite members of the media attending ISC West to a strategic agreement signing ceremony and media availability with CEOs. Where: Samsung Hospitality Suite 3rd floor of the Palazzo Tower When...

Pacom Unison is an open, product-agnostic security management platform  Pacom Systems recently announced the launch of Pacom Unison (‘Unison’) into the American market at ISC West 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. Unison is an open, product-agnostic security management platform designed for campus organisations. It integrates access control, intrusion detection, video, fire and intercom into a single intuitive user interface – making it suitable for...

Users can activate and "wake up" the SmartCode Touch with the touch of a fingertip Kwikset, the leader in residential security, has expanded its line of residential access solutions by introducing a touchscreen version of the company's highly popular SmartCode™ 914 deadbolt lock. The SmartCode Touch provides all of the features of SmartCode, including keyless entry combined with the added convenience and enhanced aesthetics of a capacitive touchscreen. Users can activat...

PPM is launching a special Spring Promotion to emphasise support of cross-platform solutions PPM 2000, the industry’s leading authority on incident management, is demonstrating the strength of incident management software to deliver business intelligence and measurable ROI as a mission-critical element of PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) initiatives. At this year’s ISC West show, PPM is showcasing all four editions of Perspective by PPM™, the c...

The conference will be showcasing the latest technologies and services from international cyber-security businesses From the recent cyber-attacks on several of NATO’s public websites to the recent cyber-thefts from a number of major US retailers, cyber-security is rarely out of the news. Indeed, it has become one of the key areas of interest in the counter-terrorism and security arena – and for a number of good reasons. As the internet and associated technologies...

The Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Touch enables security management to easily notify a user via email This week at ISC West, Morse Watchmans is demonstrating a variety of offerings that highlight their industry leading key control technology. Used in applications ranging from schools to museums to casinos and from hospitals to correctional facilities, Morse Watchmans key control and management solutions help improve operational security by providing comprehensive safeguarding and...

Urmet, the UK’s leading door-entry and access control manufacturer, introduces its easy-to-use access control solution that operates via GSM.  The intercom units, which are available with Urmet’s award-winning S-Steel panel, use a SIM card for communication and access control. When activated, a call is established to a pre-designated number – either a landline or a mobile telephone – creating a line of communication and giving the user the ability to open up to two a...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is introducing two miniaturised high frequency transponders to its Glass Tag family of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Each tiny Glass Tag Vigo™ HF (13.56 MHz) bio-glass cylinder measures approximately 0.1 inch in diameter (2 mm to 3 mm), and just one-half inch long (12 mm to 13 mm), and provides 1,664 bit user memory capacities. Glass Tag Vigo uni...

The new electromagnetic locks offer smart features in a slim configuration and deliver fail-safe operation Dortronics Systems recently introduced two new electromagnetic locks for use with a variety of door and frame types at ISC West (booth #1037). The 1107xD maglock and the 1107xEDR delayed egress actuating maglock offer smart features in a slim configuration and at a competitive price. Both units deliver fail-safe operation, releasing instantly upon command or loss of power...