Access Control News

IDTECK is expected to provide high-level security with the SMART Card and biometrics systemsIDTECK, the foremost manufacturer in the areas of access control and time & attendance system, has been selected to provide the access system for the Osong Bio-Health Technopolis in Korea. Also known as the Osong complex, located in Cheongwon-gun, in Southern Korea, it is built to promote the development of the bio-health industry. The complex will house of six national institutions, which includes KF...

Access Key & Lock finds the Videx systems easy to install, competitively priced and with good technical back upAccess Key & Lock, access control specialists based in Fareham, rely extensively upon door entry and access control products from Videx for many school security projects. The installation of Videx door entry and access control products prevents children from inadvertently wandering out of the school grounds and also stops visitors or parents from entering school grounds without...

IDTECK's latest innovation, iMDC access control panel, is capable of controlling up to 32 doorsIDTECK, the global leader in RFID and biometrics access control, has announced its latest achievement of being selected to provide access control system for the Turkey Court House project.The on-going Turkey Court House project in Istanbul is estimated to be one of the world's largest court houses as it contains 350 hearing rooms in 340,000 square metres sized main building. During the bidding for this...

ASIS 2010 will offer more than 180 sessions covering the full range of timely security topics and critical issuesMore than 20,000 security professionals from around the world will meet in Dallas from October 12-15 for ASIS International's 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2010). ASIS 2010, to be held at the Dallas Convention Centre, will offer more than 180 educational sessions covering the full range of timely security topics and critical issues, as well as core security-manageme...

The ACT brand is increasingly becoming the access control product of choice among installers and end usersAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Burrell to the position of Sales Executive for the Northern United Kingdom Region. Ian's appointment further strengthens the UK sales team and he will work with Richard Huison, Southern England Senior Account Manager, and Paul Taylor, UK Sales Manager. Ian has over 15 years experience of working within the s...

The BSIA event provided a platform for industry suppliers to exhibit their products and servicesLeading suppliers and service providers from the information destruction industry were united on 9th June at a conference and exhibition hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)."Since changes to the law have introduced hefty fines for any company found to be in breach of the Data Protection Act, sharing best practice is now more important than ever in our rapidly growing indust...

INDESEC 2010 will be held in Delhi - the headquarters of homeland security decision makers and influencersTo safeguard India from the asymmetric threat of international terrorism, the Indian Government is readdressing its internal security strategy, markedly increasing the budget allocation and fast tracking procurements of homeland security and defence systems. It is within this climate that the next edition of the INDESEC Expo series, will take place in New Delhi from 6-8 September, 2010....

Security in the aviation sector is the prime focus of Transport Security Expo 2010Aviation, maritime and supply chain security professional from around the world will gather in London in September for Transport Security Expo and Conference 2010. The annual event is being held this time around against the backdrop of the abject failure on the part of the aviation sector to prevent Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab from attempting to blow himself up on a Detroit bound jetliner, a continued inability on th...

InfoComm International and CEDIA are the two supporting associations behind Integrated Systems EventsIn the middle of an exciting year for the professional AV and electronic systems integration market in Russia, co-organisers Integrated Systems Events and MidExpo have unveiled a string of new initiatives to ensure that ISR 2010, which runs from 7-9 December 2010 at Moscow's Gostiny Dvor exhibition centre, is the most successful event in the show's history.Focusing on opportunities presented...

Mr. Caraglia's will introduce and extend the market position of AEOS, Nedap's access control system, in ItalyNedap Security Management has appointed Cosimo Caraglia as Business Development Manager for Italy. Mr. Caraglia's primary focus will be to introduce and extend the market position of AEOS, Nedap's access control system, in Italy."I am very excited to join this active and dynamic division of Nedap. The technology Nedap offers is state-of-the-art and has a clear competitive edge,"...

HHR, the Duke of York, was shown many technologically brilliant products including an Axis thermal cameraHis Royal Highness the Duke of York, Special Representative UK Trade & Investment,  visited the headquarters of IMS Research in Wellingborough to meet staff and tour the facility.IMS Research won a Queen's Award for International Trade in both 2005 and 2009, and earns more than 85% of its revenues overseas. It is one of the leading providers of market research and business intelligen...

One of the projects that was realised successfully by Dyskret is the access control for the Centrum Vinci buildingNedap Security Management and Dyskret Sp z.o.o. have recently announced their partnership for the Polish security market. Nedap and Dyskret have been co-operating successfully for a year now which made them decide to enter into a partnership. One of the projects that has been realised successfully by Dyskret is the access control for the Centrum Vinci building. They have implemented...

Hall 9 is expected to contain a mix of manufacturers offering new AV and systems integration solutionsWith bookings for the 2011 edition of Integrated Systems Europe running at 90% of available space, organiser Integrated Systems Events has announced that the show will occupy an additional hall at the Amsterdam RAI. The opening of the RAI's Hall 9 gives ISE the chance to accommodate the varying needs of exhibitors who want to increase the amount of space they occupied in 2010, as...

Many iOmniscient surveillance products are specially designed to work in crowded and complex scenesAs the focus of security moves from theft and intrusion to terrorism, the requirement for security systems has also changed. The major threats of the future will happen in crowded scenes and not on empty fence lines.But despite the fact that there are now many companies that offer video analysis they can only do this in simple empty scenes. To find out who could handle crowded and complex environme...

BioTRAC incorporates biometric acquisition devices for identity enrolment in less than two minutes Black Diamond Advanced Technology has designed and delivered ruggedised, identity-management system to Northrop Grummana for secure and efficient multi-modal biometrics collection in the field. Called the BioTRAC, the advanced multi-biometric, mobile handheld computer features IriTech's new embedded-processor dual-iris camera system, which is capable of outdoor, indepen...

LEGIC access control cards ensure flexibility and safety although room inhabitants are changing frequentlyLEGIC Identsystems Ltd's contactless smart card technology has found a place in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The order from Singapore was won against fierce competition. The crucial points, besides the favourable total costs, were mainly the integration possibilities which CardLink offers and the short delivery times. Since the battery is integrated in the stand-alone cylinde...

At Asian Securitex, key international exhibitors presented a wide range of innovative security productsBuild4Asia - the region's leading trade event for the building technologies, interiors, electrical and security industries, returns 6-8 June 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's highly successful edition drew 10,587 trade and business visitors from throughout the region to see 600 exhibitors from a total of 34 countries. By carrying out a groundbreaking ceremony,...

ASIS 2011 will feature an enlarged exhibition featuring the latest in security technology and servicesASIS International has announced that the deadline to submit abstract for presentations for the 2nd ASIS International Middle East Security Conference has been extended until 21 June 2010.The 2nd ASIS International Middle East Security Conference will be held in Manama, Bahrain on 20-22 February 2011.The conference will address a full spectrum of topics in security management such as: suppl...

All door readers are equipped with biometric access as well as a keypad for entering a PIN numberBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software as a Service applications for security management, announced that MaximumASP and its sister company MaximumColo have deployed a Brivo OnSite SE/XE™ solution for upgraded access control capabilities in their co-location and managed hosting facility. MaximumASP, a Web-hosting firm located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a recipient of the prestigious 2009 Mic...

Organisations use Pro-Watch to integrate subsystems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion Honeywell announced an enhancement for its widely used Pro-Watch security management system that will help organisations more easily comply with stringent U.S. government regulations.By integrating Codebench Inc.'s PIVCheck software suite with Pro-Watch, Honeywell can help its customers validate digital certificates on access cards through an appropriate government authority and...

The security industry course is led by two highly experienced ACS assessorsThe International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has put together training for people who want to understand the inspection requirements of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). This follows on from reports that consultants have been approaching companies offering to assist with ensuring that they meet the requirements, but the company has subsequently failed the inspection.A trial course was run by IPSA in...

SALTO is exhibiting AElement - their brand new RFID hotel lock - at HITEC 2010Leading hospitality access control provider SALTO Systems will exhibit at HITEC 2010 taking place at Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando, Florida from June 21 - 24. As the world's largest and most influential hospitality technology event, The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC) is the perfect venue to discover all the latest product and service innovations designed to enhance t...

Owners of electronic security buying cooperative will provide technical support for Samsung IP cameras Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, announces the availability of Net Tech Support through the PSA Security Network of security systems integrators. Owners of the world's largest electronic security buying cooperative will now provide network technical support for Samsung's suite of network (IP) cameras as one facet...

ARRA committed more than $3 billion for homeland security projects through DHS and the GSAUS Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced approximately $78 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security technology projects - designed to enhance the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to strengthen security at airports while creating jobs across the country."These state-of-the-art technologies will s...

PegaSys is the latest in wireless intelligent access control from Ingersoll RandIngersoll Rand announce appointment of Scan Alarms & Security Systems Ltd. as PegaSys approved installer in Northern Ireland.In their new capacity as approved installer for Ireland, Scan Alarms will support the specification of the new PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System, create quotations, supply and install systems and provide after-sales service, support and maintenance.PegaSys, the latest in wireless in...

Martin Roberts Louvered Steel security door sets are ideal for protecting areas which require ventilationIngersoll Rand Security Technologies supplied a large quantity of ironmongery from its Briton and CISA product ranges as well as its Martin Roberts steel door sets for the £44 million replacement building at Suffolk New College in Ipswich, Essex. They supplied everything from the steel door sets to the associated hardware including door controls, lock cases, exit hardware cylinders lock...

Working in close partnership to deliver an integrated access control system for Southmead Hospital in Bristol, TDSi and Sovereign Fire and Security are implementing a modern, robust and future-proof solution.  In 2008, North Bristol NHS Trust identified the need for a new access control system to replace life-expired equipment at Southmead, with a view not only to replacing current equipment but also to developing a solution that would be suitable for the city's new £430 million...

The meeting marked the fifth in a series of major international summits intended to strengthen global aviation securityDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano visited Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the invitation of UAE Minister of the Economy Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, to meet with her counterparts from the Middle East region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security."Th...

The event strengthens a newly formed partnership between Controlsoft and ASSA ABLOY Access ControlSystems integrators from across the industry enjoyed an insight into the latest combinations in access control technology at a recent innovations event, jointly hosted by ASSA ABLOY Access Control and Controlsoft.The event, which took place at ASSA ABLOY Access Control's Watford training academy, provided delegates with a practical introduction to Controlsoft's I-Net system architecture and ASSA ABL...

The existing security installation at the hospital consisted of a variety of different locking systems, including a cylinder lock master key system and numerous key code locks fitted to most of the wards. However, this was inflexible and did not give the level of security the hospital now wants to provide. The solution decided on by the hospital therefore was to remove the incumbent system of codes and key control and replace it with a modern state-of-the-art electronic access system that...