Access Control News

INSIDE Secure, a pioneer and leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, recently introduced the AT90SCR200, the first member of a new family of EMV-compliant smart card reader microcontrollers. Developers who base the design of their smart card readers on this device will be able to more quickly and easily attain EMV level one type approval for their products, an important symbol of quality throughout the industry. “EMV certification has become a unive...

Bosch Security Systems introduces its first wave of products for small- to medium-sized security applications with the Advantage Line Launch seminar at Novotel Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. The launch is organised by Bosch Security Systems and its partners – An Phat and DTN, two local authorised distributors for Bosch Advantage Line in Vietnam. The event attracted more than 100 participants comprising contractors, consultants, installers, retailers and end-users. The event introduced a complet...

SALTO’s XS4 smart locks in brass finish with the latest RFID technology have been installed at the hotel The Lucan Spa Hotel, a long established family hotel and now one of Ireland's premier wedding and conference venues, has just upgraded its guest security arrangements with a tailored electronic access control solution from SALTO Systems. Hotels probably have one of the toughest security tasks of all. On the one hand they have registered guests staying with them but t...

Trub supplies the identity cards each citizen of Guinea will receive on registration for voting Trüb, one of the worldwide leading suppliers of identification and travel documents, is proud to supply documents for one of Africa’s largest identity solutions for the Guinean government. The new identity card from Trüb is made of polycarbonate and is a key element of the comprehensive national identity solution to be implemented in the country. Trüb supplies...

BSIA has been an expert advisor to LOCOG throughout the many planning and preparation stages for the Games The Home Affairs Select Committee has recently published the report into Olympic security delivery, suggesting that the Government should maintain a central register of high-risk companies who have failed in the delivery of public services, to inform future procurement decisions. Chairman of the Committee, Keith Vaz MP, said: “Because of the swift actions of the MO...

IMS Research report ranked SimonsVoss among world’s leading electronic access control suppliers SimonsVoss Technologies AG, based near Munich, has joined the ranks of the world's leading electronic access control suppliers for the first time, as affirmed in the new study "The World Market for Electronic Physical Access Control Equipment – 2012 Edition" just published by the renowned market research provider IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. This report s...

ASSA ABLOY's Aperio complements access control systems at Security Essen 2012 ASSA ABLOY, global leader in door opening solutions will showcase their world-class Aperio wireless lock technology for complementing access control systems at the SECURITY exhibition Essen. With its wireless Aperio technology, ASSA ABLOY provides further proof of its leading global market position in the field of high-tech locking solutions. Aperio wirelessly integrates mechanical locks into new an...

SimonsVoss pursues environment friendly production process for its 3060 System range SimonsVoss underlines its support for the protection of the environment again this year at Security in Essen. By recycling materials and decreasing CO2 emissions, the company aims to make a considerable contribution to a more eco-friendly tradeshow appearance. SimonsVoss has joint forces with its tradeshow construction company in Munich, atelier damböck, to work out environmentally sound...

The LILIN and Control4® integration provides a smart, convenient and efficient home solution for the user LILIN recently announced their integration with Control4®, a leading provider of personalised automation and control solutions. This integration means users benefiting from the advantages of automation systems can now control LILIN IP products from the same software platform that controls other appliances in their home or business. The entire LILIN IP product rang...

The latest iMEGAPRO range from LILIN received a lot of attention at the show Skydd 2012 proved to be a success for LILIN with unique products, features and technologies leaving visitors amazed. LILIN delivered "the complete HD experience" at Skydd 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden last week.  Those who visited the LILIN stand learnt about three innovative HD IP technology solutions; the NVR Touch, the HD Decoder and the latest generation of iMEGAPRO cameras. LILIN demonstrated...

Zertificon, Europe’s largest specialist provider of Email Encryption, Signature and Certificate Management Appliances for Enterprise has released a new Z1 F Series Appliance including a new model aimed at price-sensitive SOHO and SME customers. Z1 Appliances are customised platforms with optimised usability and performance as well as a stylish design. The units offer easy, efficient and trouble free operation of Z1 Server Products in all common IT infrastructures. Zertificon has also part...

LEGIC will demonstrate the use of TSM in loading access applications onto NFC telephones At Security Essen, along with Kaba, LEGIC Identsystems AG, the Swiss expert in core elements for contactless people identification, will demonstrate how access applications and rights can be loaded over a mobile network onto NFC telephones using a TSM. NFC innovations are currently appearing in the specialised press every day, announcing how mobile telephones can be used as contactless c...

The concert hall uses various ASSA ABLOY products including dp cylinders, locks and electric strikes The Harpa concert hall and conference centre – a visually stunning, ultra-modern landmark in Reykjavik’s historic harbour and waterfront area – makes use of a variety of ASSA products, including dp cylinders, locks from the Connect and Classic series, and electric strikes. Harpa, designed by architects Henning Larsen and Batteríið in cooperati...

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations announces the launch of its new VUgarde2 IP CCTV software suite and an associated range of security surveillance products. VUgarde2 is designed to offer a portfolio of integrated IP surveillance products that offer greater flexibility and systems evolution with regards to monitoring of security. This includes direct integration with TDSi’s powerful EXgarde Access Control software which is to be la...

HID to bring a panel of high profile participants to debate on corporate ID security in a mobile world HID Global’s end user event at Security Essen is set to become one of the most talked about side events of 2012 as the company brings together a strong panel of high profile participants to debate the on-trend question: Is your corporate ID secure in a mobile world? Vodafone’s Head of Corporate Security and Safety, Dr. Rolf Reinema joins the Group Security Cyber...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

Xtralis has customers in more than 100 countries and serves more than 60,000 customer sites Xtralis®, the world’s leading provider of early detection and visual verification safety and security solutions, has established its international operating headquarters in Dublin. The company, which has been a pioneer in safety and security for more than 25 years, has customers in more than 100 countries and serves more than 60,000 customer sites through a worldwide network...

Idesco’s solution to overcome an old security problem is a true victory for smart innovative thinking Idesco's newest and most ambitious innovation, AESCO, was honoured as an Innovative Achievement in Access Control Category at Detektor International Awards gala, held at SKYDD Exhibition in Stockholm. According to the jury, “Idesco’s solution to overcome an old security problem is a true victory for smart innovative thinking.” “We’ve been v...

HID Global expands its iCLASS SE platform and adds architectural reader to the German market HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its comprehensive range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at Security Essen in Essen. As well as announcing additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE® platform that provides the highest level of security, privacy and portability, the company is launchi...

Genetec has upgraded Security Center with various new features Security Center, Genetec’s unified security platform, which blends IP license plate recognition, video surveillance and access control into one easy-to-use platform, introduces a host of new features. Genetec, a leading producer of world-class IP unified security platforms, is attending the Essen Security trade show from September 25 to 28, 2012 in Essen, Germany. In its third consecutive year at this event,...

The store installed a 3VR P-Series with 3VR VIP analytics for facial surveillance and license plate recognition Customer Canadian Tire is one of Canada’s most-shopped general merchandise retailers with 479 stores across the country serving over 180 million customers a year. Canadian Tire Toronto has over 76,000 square feet of retail, home and garden, and automotive service space offering a wide variety of products and services. Challenge Against a complex and growing...

3VR enables HarborStone to remotely search video captured from cameras across 12 branch locations Customer Profile Harborstone Credit Union ($750 million in assets) is a community based cooperative that has been operating for nearly 60 years serving South Sound and 52,000 individual, family and local business members with 12 branches, 16 automated teller machines plus a contact center and vibrant online center at www.harborstone.com. Harborstone is headquartered in Lakewood,...

Perhaps one of the most innovative solutions in the security industry is the mantrap control system, and visitors to this year’s ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits will have the opportunity to see a wide range of these devices at the Dortronics Systems, Inc. booth (Booth #: 3231). The featured display includes a complete selection of door control products ranging from simple two-door units to custom-programmable, 128-door, multifunction units. Also highlighted are related prod...

Dortronics Systems, Inc. showcases its 5278 Series of proximity-activated switches this week at ASIS (Booth #: 3231). The touchless switches incorporate industry-leading functionality and design to help users maintain a sanitary environment. Optical infrared technology allows a simple wave of the hand to activate this economical solution for touchless ingress/egress. “When utilised with electronic locks and automatic door operators, the new 5278 can greatly reduce the potential to spread...

HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced its OMNIKEY® 5427CK Chip Card Interface Device and keyboard wedge reader, which eliminates complex software lifecycle management issues in the field by allowing integrators to design contactless solutions without having to install or maintain drivers. These contactless readers are commonly used for secure print authentication applications in printers and copiers, for SSO solutions, and for ac...

3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced the integration of its Video Intelligence Platform with Veridocs identity authentication and compliance solution. This will enable 3VR customers to better combat fraud and reduce investigation time by associating video events with the use of fraudulent identification documents “Our partnership with Veridocs underscores our vision for the Video Intelligence Platform – to allow 3VR customers to deploy a wide variety of applicatio...

CNL’s IPSecurityCenter offers a single common operating platform for organisations critical security systems CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the deployment of an Arabic language version of its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution as part of a localisation project supporting customers in the Middle East. IPSecurityCenter provides a single Common Operating Platform (COP) for all of an organi...

Interlogix will resell HID Global's EasyLobby SVM software HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has partnered with Interlogix to deliver integrated security solutions spanning intrusion detection, access control and visitor management. Interlogix, a leading provider of security and life safety solutions for both residential and commercial applications, will also resell HID Global’s EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management (SV...

Honeywell’s new MB-Secure panel is an open platform which includes hardware board running firmware Honeywell recently announced it will launch its new generation intruder and access control panel MB-Secure® at Security Essen 2012, The World Forum for Security and Fire Prevention, taking place from 25th to 28th September 2012 in Essen, Germany. Installers and Honeywell partners can preview the latest Honeywell innovation on the Honeywell Stand 211 in Hall 3.0. Un...

Recognised as the second largest supermarket group in Britain, and part of the Wal-Mart family, ASDA stores have become a household name amongst thousands of families in the UK, providing high quality products at competitive prices. With an increasing demand for high security, ASDA understood that it was now more important than ever to take appropriate action in securing stock and protecting employees in the chain’s 300 branches. In considering security alternatives, the company recognised...