Access Control News

CEM Systems, a leading access control brand of Tyco International, is set to release a range of new products at IFSEC 2008, including the AC2000 Lite security management system for small to medium sized facilities, as well as the S610e Fingerprint card reader.  Visit Stand 1046, Access Control Hall 6, IFSEC, NEC, Birmingham from 12-15 May.Taking advantage of core software features within the industry renowned AC2000 SE security system, AC2000 Lite provides a feature rich, yet affordable acc...

A leader in the manufacture of video and security equipment, Pelco is pleased to announce several new additions to its product line, which will be exhibited at the ISC West 2008 show next month in Las Vegas.  The following are among the new products slated for display at the show.Spectra IV IP An IP-based camera/dome positioning system with the features, responsiveness and reliability of the most trusted name in the industry, Spectra IV IP provides seamless integration into all video securi...

United Utilities and high security locking and access control solutions provider Abloy UK have signed an innovative framework agreement covering the sourcing, supply and pricing of parts for Abloy locking suites installed across the utility company's water and wastewater treatment sites, pumping stations, water towers and reservoirs in northwest England.United Utilities Supply Chain Solutions Buyer, Kerry Hill, explains, "We renewed this framework agreement with Abloy to build upon the valu...

Xtralis, the fire and security solutions provider, is to further increase its solutions capabilities and complement its range of ADPRO video surveillance systems with the launch of a new series of access control and integrated technologies, developed since its acquisition of VSK at the end of 2007.Among the new products being released will be the Xtralis V3000 product range, including a new fully IP compatible CCTV solution and integrated S3000 Access Control.  Xtralis has also developed a...

Leading security solutions provider, Adams Rite, is giving visitors to IFSEC 2008 the chance to learn about the latest legislation to affect the security industry and the products it has developed to meet these new standards.  The Adams Rite stand has been designed to help security professionals easily access all the information they need on the latest UK and European legislation, regulations and standards and how Adams Rite can assist them with meeting the rigorous criteria involved.As wel...

The school installed 5 KeyWatchers and Perkins is pleased with online monitoring Key control system solidly recommended in testimonials If keeping track of your car keys or house keys can sometimes be a challenge, imagine what it must be like to have responsibility for the day to day management of hundreds of keys, all coming and going and being used by a multitude of individuals. But if you ask this question of Bob Perkins, Director of Safety and Security at the Southern...

The Aquaparc, in Bouveret on the shores of Lake Geneva, is Switzerland's largest water leisure centre and a major tourist attraction.  Recently Compagnie des Alpes, the owner of the facility, commissioned Valimatic Engineering SA, Kaba and its partners to provide a cash point solution that would fully manage every cash point throughout the park.The challenge in this project was to guarantee that the existing 1,000 lockers with LEGIC technology could be refurbished, and to incorporate them i...

Paxton Access Limited, the UK's market leading manufacturer of access control systems, will be unveiling two great additions to the Net2 control unit family at IFSEC 2008, NEC Birmingham.  Net2 plus and Net2 nano now make it even easier to introduce Net2 access control to a building.Net2 plus allows direct connection to a standard TCP/IP Ethernet network using a RJ45 plug.  This greatly increases the flexibility of installation options on sites that have an existing LAN/Wan networ...

Siemens Building Technologies will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2008, using this international exhibition to present a comprehensive range of security and fire safety products, including innovative security solutions.The Siemens stand 8048 (Hall 6) will be themed around interoperability, demonstrating how the four key areas of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and fire safety, can operate together from a central point.Interoperability is a key focus for Siemens, offering the capa...

Brivo Systems, LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced the addition of new senior staff, the creation of an additional sales territory, and the expansion of its headquarters to accommodate continued growth.Brivo has enjoyed strong sales growth over the past several years.  A rapidly expanding product line and projected sales increases in both North America and in new international markets require the addition of senior staff, as well a...

Paxton Access Ltd, the UK's leading supplier of access control systems, is pleased to announce their entry into the Slovak security market together with existing distribution partner Abbas Inc.  The partnership, originally announced at the Prague and Brno security shows August 2007, has exceeded expectations - both companies are confident of carrying this momentum into the new region.  "Since the launch we have been impressed by the professional service Abbas Inc. provide for thei...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that the City of Tahlequah in Oklahoma is using eleven Schlage HandPunch 3000 terminals to track and manage the city's 129 employees.  Eight of the hand geometry terminals reside on the city's network, while three remote locations use dial-up mode to transfer time and attendance data from the HandPunch time clocks directly to the HR Department."Having the HandPunch terminals working in tandem with our Novatime time and attendance...

The BM-ET330 Iris Reader from Panasonic System Solutions Company is being deployed in Clear kiosks at airports around the U.S. as part of Clear®, the airport security fast-pass system operated by Verified Identity Pass, Inc.®.  Clear was developed to help speed frequent travellers through security checkpoints, typically in four minutes or less.  Clear, which is already available to 100,000+ members at 14 airports across the country, utilises biometric data in the enrolment and...

ISC West, the United States' largest physical and electronic security event, is proud to announce its partnership with Mission 500.  Mission 500 is a non-profit organisation that serves the needs of children and communities in crisis-the security industry's response to children in need.With strong relationships throughout the security industry, Mission 500's goal is to leverage those relationships to ultimately reach their goal of sponsoring 500 children in the World Vision program.  I...

Paxton Access Inc, a specialist manufacturer of access control systems, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with TransTech Systems Inc.Paxton Access is a market leader in the UK and Europe and strongly believes that their systems are a good fit for the US market.  Incorporated in the US 18 months ago, Paxton Access systems have been warmly received by many US installation companies.Key to Paxton Access' success in the UK and Europe has been their commitment to designing an...

As well in excess of 3,000 converged on Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry during IIPSEC week in January, one issue was on everyone's lips: "the need to learn more about networked security and live safety solutions"."Quality time with quality people"With seminar delegate numbers more than doubling since 2007, it's clear that visitors, speakers and exhibitors value IIPSEC as a unique learning experience.  "Offering quality time with quality people has always been our mot...

Siemens Building Technologies has supplied and installed a danger management system to protect a series of refineries and harbour dockside areas in the port of Algiers.The installation for petrol refinery specialists Naftec saw a Siemens MM8000 danger management station used to manage a range of different sub-systems which contribute to the protection of two harbours and three refineries - Alger, Arzew and Skikda.  MM8000 provides a clear and concise method of dealing with an emergency situ...

Toronto Zoo, Canada's premier zoo, serves over 1.2 million visitors a year and operates a very busy parking operation with over 250,000 vehicles using its parking lots each year.Toronto Zoo selected LEGIC's secure contactless smart cards in order to alleviate long parking lines as visitors attempt to enter the zoo.  The reusable cards allow the zoo to audit the number of visitors and collect their parking fees when they exit the zoo, giving them the ability to park quickly and begin their d...

Complus Teltronic Ltd, part of the Commend Group, a leader in the global intercom market, has brought SIP server technology to its range.The new Networking SIP/IAX card enables the Commend Intercom Server to integrate fully with third party SIP / VoIP telephony systems.  Calls made from call stations and help points are received both by the Intercom Master stations and the SIP / VoIP telephones.  Other SIP enabled devices can also be added to the system.  This allows a tailor...

Honeywell recently announced the appointment of Vineet Nargolwala as Managing Director for Honeywell Systems Group operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Nargolwala was previously Director of Global Marketing for Honeywell's Access Control and Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) businesses.  Prior to this, he was a Strategic Marketing Manager in Honeywell's Environmental and Combustion Control business, responsible for an extensive product portfolio including leading Honeyw...

Morse Watchmans’ system secures company’s assets with improved key control and ultimately reduces liability Company profile Thomson Reuters, the global information company provides indispensable information tailored for professionals in the media, financial services and corporate markets. Through Thomson Reuters.com and other digital properties, Thomson Reuters also supplies its trusted content direct to individuals. Thomson Reuters drives decision making across t...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that David R. Triber has been named Vice President, Legal Affairs, reporting to Dr. Tam Hulusi, Senior Vice President, Strategic Innovation and Intellectual Property.  In this newly created position, Mr. Triber will be responsible for managing the legal affairs of the global enterprise, and identifying and developing legal compliance policies for the growing organisation.  He w...

IndigoVision's IP Video CCTV system is providing the technology behind a Fabricom-GTI integrated security solution for the new courthouse in the Belgium city of Ghent.  This innovative project integrates CCTV, video-intercom and access control into a single IP-security system.  By using the IP Video system to provide fully featured video-intercom facilities IndigoVision has created a truly scalable and cost-effective solution by eliminating traditional intercom switching hardware.The n...

Siemens Building Technologies' integrated approach to fire safety and security has been illustrated in a project to protect the premises of a leading international insurance company.Siemens SRL Romania installed a SiPass access control system, integrated with a Synova fire detection system, allowing all doors to open automatically plus provide control of the building's elevators in the event of a fire, in the Bucharest Head Office of Generali Asigurari SA.  In addition to the access control...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has joined forces with the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG).  Leveraging the long-term trust customers have in the HID brand worldwide, the merged organization will now operate as one company: HID Global.  The overall objective of the merger is to strengthen the value proposition to our customers by optimizing the combined resources and capabilities of HID G...

A new wireless intercom solution using the latest in 3G technology for audio and video on-street parking machines will be displayed on the Complus Teltronic stand, No. D31, at this year’s Parkex Exhibition. Other new products on show include Commend's COMVideo software that allows CCTV to be monitored in conjunction with the audio management at one or more control rooms and a new induction loop amplifier system for the hearing impaired, that complies with DDA requirements for use in car pa...

Brivo Systems, LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, announced recently that Midland Borough School District in Midland, PA, has installed the Brivo ACS WebService™ access control system at its elementary and middle schools.  ADT Security Systems, Inc., specified and installed the Brivo system. Prior to installing Brivo, Midland's classroom doors opened to the outside, and the back and loading dock doors were unlocked at most times. "There w...

OPS will be key in providing in Genetec’s IP physical security solution to the Australia/New Zealand market Genetec, a pioneer in IP security solutions and a technology leader within the physical security industry, announced recently the appointment of Open Platform Systems (OPS) Pty Ltd as its value-added distributor in Australia and New Zealand.  The Asian market is considered critical to Genetec's global presence and growth, and the appointment of OPS will be key...

The Shores Resort & Spa is a stylish and luxurious retreat in Daytona Beach, Florida.  Their approach is to offer impeccable service that will refresh and relax their guests.  Every aspect of a visit to The Shores is meant to be completely stress-free.  For this reason, when The Shores needed to install a comprehensive access control system for key management, their choice was Morse Watchmans."We have been using Morse Watchmans' KeyWatcher since early 2007," said Jam...

The Norbain Group recently announced the creation of an operation in the Benelux region. The trading companies, called Norbain Nederland BV and Norbain Belgium SA/NV, will provide Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg with the very best levels of service and technical support for which Norbain is renown.Headed up by General Manager Eric Vanseuningen, the operation's head office and distribution centre is based within Breda (NL).  It is anticipated that the 10 person strong team will double in size...