Access Control News

  Environmental protection key to Bosch corporate policyFor more than 25 years, the Bosch Board of Management has made environmental protection part of our corporate policy. In fact, in 2007, 40 percent of the Bosch Group's patent applications were related to environmental protection and resource conservation. In 2008, we acquired majority stake in Ersol Solar, a diversified solar company. We are also an active member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, an organization that helps promote...

 Brivo Systems, LLC announced that Shape.net have partnered with Brivo to provide 24-hour access control to its health club clients Brivo Systems, LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced that Shape.net, the Web-based club management system, have partnered with Brivo to provide 24-hour access control to its health club clients. Shape.net has joined the Brivo Technology Partnership program to develop a software integration that woul...

 Brivo Systems LLC announces new positions and new staff in its operations, sales, and marketing departments Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced new positions and new staff in its operations, sales, and marketing departments.Even amidst challenging economic times, Brivo continues to enjoy strong sales growth. A rapidly expanding product line and projected sales increases in both North America and in new international...

 No more cards thanks to Schlage HandKey ReaderIngersoll Rand Security Technologies announced recently that UC Irvine Campus Recreation recently installed a biometric Schlage HandKey reader to replace card access at its Centre. The hand geometry registration process has already begun. Henceforth, each Anteater Recreation Centre member has the option to enter the facility without an identification card."The number one suggestion from our members was eliminating the need for ID card...

 The Trade Commission of the French Embassy in the UK will unveil the French Pavilion (Stand I60) at the IFSECThe Trade Commission of the French Embassy in the UK will unveil the French Pavilion (Stand I60) at the IFSEC trade show, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 11 to 14 May 2009. The French Pavilion will showcase innovative French companies from across the security industry.The French Pavilion will offer a unique environment in which security specialists, manufacturers, distribut...

 Dan DeBlasio, director of business development,  will present at RSA 2009HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that Dan DeBlasio, director of business development, Identity and Access Management for HID Global, will present on "High Security Authentication Using Trusted Converged Credentials" at 5:40 pm on Tuesday, April 21, as part of the physical security conference track at RSA Conference 2009 in San...

 Public transport in City of Augsburg/Germany banks on LEGIC The KAROCARD is already successfully being used as an annual card in the public transport systems of the city of Augsburg. Further potential areas of use for the card are also now being considered - as an entry ticket for car parks, but also as an electronic payment method at petrol stations. The possibility of combining various applications on a single card is based on the latest LEGIC advant technology from the Swiss LEGIC Ident...

High Chelmer Shopping Centre installed SALTO Systems' security solutionsChelmsford has long been the shopping centre of mid-Essex and High Chelmer, the town's largest shopping centre, is being transformed to keep pace with retail expectations via a £2 million 3 year refurbishment programme.Now one of the lightest, brightest and most cheerful shopping centres in the county, High Chelmer Shopping Centre welcomes over 10 million shoppers per annum to its 80 shops and stores counted electroni...

 Day Automation, a TAC partner integrates security with building controls Day Automation Systems, headquartered in Victor, N.Y., experienced an 85 percent increase in product sales in 2008 from the previous year. Day Automation is the volume-leading partner for TAC, the building management, energy services and security solutions business of Schneider Electric. Day Automation attributes its strong showing to its dedication to expanding from building controls into the security market. With fo...

Smart Media Innovations received Lenel factory certification for it's Mobile Identification and Verification software products UK based Smart Media Innovations (SMI)has gained factory certification from Lenel for it's Mobile Identification and Verification software products and has become a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program.The products were tested and certified using Datastrip's DSVII-SC mobile terminal. The products allow specific cardholder information contained within the OnGu...

Integrated Biometrics announces an integration partnership with DSX Access Systems, Inc. and Kaba Mas Integrated Biometrics, a leading provider of certified fingerprint identity solutions, announces an integration partnership with DSX Access Systems, Inc. and Kaba Mas. These integration partnerships extend each company's access control systems to include a single and multi-token finger-based biometric solution."The success of fingerprint identity solutions is based on speed, accuracy and u...

   Bosch provides digital Public Address and Voice Alarm technology at London's newest DLR station Passengers at London's newest DLR (Docklands Light Railway) station, Woolwich Arsenal, can hear station announcements clearly, thanks to sophisticated digital Public Address and Voice Alarm (PA/VA) technology from Bosch Security Systems. The system was installed at the station by PEL Services, one of the UK's foremost providers of commercial sound and communica...

LEGIC exhibits its contactless smart card technology at IFSEC 2009With the World of LEGIC the company presents at IFSEC 2009 its contactless smart card technology for personal identification in a large variety of applications, solutions and services.The focus of this year's fair presence by LEGIC Identsystems Ltd from 11-14 May in Birmingham, UK is on the unmatched variety of applications for the state-of-the-art contactless smart card technology. In Hall 4 / Stand B75 in the World of LEGIC, th...

 Cogent Systems and  Keyscan Inc announced distribution and OEM partnershipCogent Systems and Keyscan Inc., a market leader in manufacturing premium access control hardware and software, announced today a distribution and OEM partnership. As part of this agreement, Keyscan will provide an extensive North American-wide distribution network for Cogent's BioGate line of commercial biometric readers for physical access control (PACs) solutions.Keyscan's distribution network...

Enterprise system solutions reinforce Risco Group USA's new business initiativeRISCO Group USA, a leading provider of integrated security systems, showed their suite of converged security and building management solutions at ISC West 2009 in support of the company's new initiative. Featured offerings include the company's SynopSYS™ Integrated Site Management Platform; ProSYS™  IP based Security System, the WatchOut™ Reliable Outdoor Detection Solution, and the AGM™&...

 HID on the Desktop solution allows for easy log-in for all users and eases the installation and implementation for IT departmentsHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, will be exhibiting its logical and physical access portfolio at Infosecurity, from 28th-30th of April. HID Global will showcase a broad variety of Identity and Access Management solutions at its stand E22.This year's highlight is the HID on the Desktop™, which makes i...

Genetec announces the launch of their Integrated Technology Partner Program Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announces the launch of their Integrated Technology Partner Program. The program is aimed at effectively broadening Genetec's eco-system of value-added technology partnerships, offering end customers a wider selection of compatible hardware and software solutions.Genetec's suite of innovative solutions has been deve...

 Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals to add to the contribution to their success in Italy Recognising the massive potential in Italy for its professional security products, Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals.Fabio Andreoni, who has been appointed Country Manager, was previously with Sony where, as Business Development Manager for the Visual Communication division, he has successfully contributed to the development of the Video over...

ANEK Lines Ferries' brand new state-of-the-art ship ‘Elyros' deploys SALTO XS4 contactless access control system ANEK Lines Ferries, a Crete based shipping line, has selected a SALTO XS4 contactless access control system to provide advanced security management aboard its brand new state-of-the-art ship ‘Elyros'.The company provides coastal and inter-island shipping around the Aegean and Adriatic seas. Its modern fleet of 11 vessels provide regular services for passengers, freight and...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies' hand geometry biometric readers installed at British Nuclear Group's Sellafield site Hand geometry biometric readers were used to control access to the construction site of the new plutonium storage facility at British Nuclear Group's Sellafield site. The readers were supplied by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies and installed by Human Recognition Systems.Combined card and hand geometry biometric readers are installed at the different access points o...

LBS selected LEGIC technology for its contactless smart card technology Since LBS manages data and money of its 1.3 million customers, certain security requirements need to be fulfilled. To ensure the latest technology is in place, Kaba installed a time management and access control system. Contactless Smart Card technology from LEGIC is the heart of the system. ”We wanted a combined system with connection to SAP within which the existing party-line cabling had to be used,’’ e...

Nedap will demonstrate Securtity Controller and Invexs series at the IFSEC Birmingham 2009 At the IFSEC, Nedap N.V. Security management will demonstrate the Security Controller. The Security Controller is the world's first generic Security Controller that performs many tasks, which previously had to be allocated to dif­ferent dedicated systems, only by adding standard software components. The Security Controller eliminates the need for separate dedi­cated systems for Access Control, CCT...

TAB Systems Inc. smarti® ELECTRA is an IFSEC finalist for the 4th consecutive timeThe finalists for this year IFSEC 2009 awards have been announced yesterday. Among only six finalists for best new access control product is for the fourth consecutive time a smarti® unit.At the beginning of this year TAB Systems Inc. launched a new biometric unit for access control, time & attendance and building automation called smarti® ELECTRA. The new unit combines multimodal biometric access...

IDenticard Systems' PremiSys™Access Control System IDenticard Systems' latest technology solutions build on the company's 30+ years of experience as a supplier of integrated security systems and products related to access control and personal identification. Aggressive product development efforts at IDenticard Systems are targeted to meet the industry's growing needs for improved performance and value.From custom-printed and security-enhanced ID cards to flexible ID badge software, integra...

Dortronics Systems, Inc. displayed its diverse range of door control hardware products for attendees at ISC West Dortronics Systems, Inc. displayed its diverse range of door control hardware products for attendees at ISC West - showcasing a wide assortment of immediately available, off-the-shelf products and custom-design capabilities to cater to any customer need. The company is spotlighting the programmability of its 4900 Series Intelligent Interlock Controller, the simplicity of its EZ-Acces...

 Pelco announces the integration of Digital Sentry Series with TAC's Vista solutionPelco and TAC are pleased to announce the successful integration of TAC Vista 5.1, the latest version of its VistaTM building management system, with Pelco's Digital Sentry Series of digital video recording systems. Both Pelco and TAC are companies of Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management.This integration presents building automation and video security data and alarms on a single scre...

 infinias, LLC launches Intelli-M® electronic access control business as a new and independent companyinfinias®, LLC has commenced operations from its new facility at 11091 Village Square Lane, Fishers, Indiana 46038. infinias is now taking orders and providing warranty support for Intelli-M products previously sold by Pelco, Inc. Pelco's access control customers must now contact infinias for sales and support."infinias, LLC is committed to our customer base and to providing co...

655's Remote Video Response Centre and ARCIndigoVision, the leading manufacturer of IP video security solutions has partnered with 655 Limited to provide its UK customers with a remote video monitoring facility. 655's purpose built facility is both a BS 5979 approved Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) and a BS 8418 approved Remote Video Response Centre.655 monitor a number of different IndigoVision sites, including schools, logistics operations and National Trust's Chiswick House. Video is streamed fr...

Pelco and Lenel Systems International teamed to create a powerful, integrated access control and video security system Pelco has had a number of their IP-based camera solutions certified by Lenel Systems International for use with OnGuard® security management software and NVR systems by Lenel and is a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program.This certification continues to demonstrate the Pelco commitment toward openness, while allowing the company's suite of IP-based camera solution...

 The Federal Court of Canada dismiss patent infringement claims against DSC Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. (also known as DSC), the manufacturer and supplier of DSC® home security products in more than 140 countries, today announced that it has prevailed in a major lawsuit involving certain legacy DSC alarm panels. In a lengthy judgment, the Federal Court of Canada dismissed the patent infringement action filed in 2004 by a competitor, Paradox Security Systems Ltd.The Federal Court of...