Access Control News

 TDSi achieves outstanding business development by exporting high quality security systems in the Chinese market In a feature focusing on the increasing number of companies exporting to China, The Economist magazine has highlighted the tremendous success that TDSi has achieved developing its export business in general and sales to China in particular. Reflecting on the company's targeted export strategy as well as some recent contract wins, such as the Beijing Metro proj...

 Building and site protection will now improve with the launch of new website by Harper Chalice  Harper Chalice has launched a new website to help planners improve site and building protection with electrified systems, following its top-ranking performance in recent rough weather testing by independent Government assessors. The test agency, which evaluated market-leading systems over 8 months, confirmed that Harper Chalice's PulseSecure PROTECTOR was the highest performing el...

Dr. Magnus Ekerot spoke about MOBOTIX's success and unique approach to marketing its productsMOBOTIX prepares to dominate IP security solutions with new products and foray into new market segments SourceSecurity.com attended the recent analyst briefing hosted by Mobotix AG at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Heathrow. Chief Sales Officer Dr. Magnus Ekerot, Project Manager Jorg Steuerwald, UK and Ireland Business Development Director Mike Lewis and International Marketing Director Peter McKee were...

 EMIRAJE Systems has forged a long-term collaboration between EAI/C4AS and Cassidian EMIRAJE Systems LLC has received the contract for command and control system of the UAE (Emirates Command and Control System ECCS) by the Forces Headquarters Armed Arab Emirates (UAE). The first phase of this contract is valued at 500 million U.S. dollars. ECCS is an important programme of command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance C4ISR) to coordinate, integr...

 IDTECK's FINGER007, professional T&A Software has been integrated to manage precise time and attendance dataArabian American Oil Company also known as Saudi Aramco is government-owned national oil company of Saudi Arabia. It is the largest oil corporation in the world with the largest crude oil reserves and production. Running over 100 oil and gas fields in Saudi Arabia, the company produces over 3.4 billion (540,000,000 m³) barrels of crude oil annually.In order to manage the lar...

 DRK rescue control centre alerts the home emergency personnel giving the PIN of the person requiring help The German Red Cross (DRK) has installed a state-of-the-art key and data protection system from Traka to control its home emergency service in Kreisverband Bitburg-Prum. Over 650 households in the Kreisverband Bitburg-Prum district are connected to the DRK home emergency call centre. To ensure fast response, the service works closely with the DRK emergency medical service, which mainta...

 Ian Meadows, BDM, Gallagher Security will address the Universities of India in Global Higher Education SummitGallagher Security's Business Development Manager, Ian Meadows, has been confirmed as a guest speaker for the Universities of India & Global Higher Education Summit being held in India, March 11-12th.The symposium will be attended by heads of universities and education institutes from all over India with a focus on improving quality in higher education including Univer...

 IDTECK access control system has ensured safety at TOBB Economics and Technology UniversityTOBB Economics and Technology University, located in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, is one of the largest technical institute in its region. School's new dormitory building is a signature space that supports the academics and personal growth of residents, provides a place where programmes and events are hosted, and most importantly, provides a home-away-from-home for 1,500 students. The student...

  HID Global has provided secure identity to AEHN with contactless smart card technology for the employees HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, has enabled the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network (AEHN) to simplify the re-badging of more than 7,000 personnel following the firm's spin-off and corporate re-branding, while also migrating to higher-security 13.56 MHz contactless technologies."HID Global provided the existing Wiegand magst...

 The Sout-East Asian security market will benefit from the Safety and Security Asia 2011 in the coming years  Political conflicts and terrorism concerns in South-east Asia have propelled the region's safety and security industry to new heights. Safety & Security Asia 2011 is held to address these heightening issues and concerns. Convening industry experts from various organisations across the region, this event will...

 Latest innovation from Speed Intraproc GmbH - The Speed Capture StationSpeed Intraproc GmbH, a provider of innovative, interactive IT-solutions for registry offices presented the new 'intelligent terminal for ePassports and eIDs' on the CeBIT 2011 in Hannover. The speed capture station was presented together with the 'Databund e.V.' in hall 9, booth C75 under 'KOMmune INNovativ'Presentation of the hard- and software solution on the CeBIT The newest version of Speed Capture Station was show...

 Traka lockers are modular in construction and manufactured to meet specific customer requirementsTraka plc will be showcasing its extensive range of intelligent asset management lockers on stand no. 218. Ideal for controlling staff access to important and valuable portable equipment, these lockers are widely used by the UK emergency services to manage and audit the use of airwave radios, laptops, PDAs and similar shared resources.Traka32 software manages locker access via PIN, magnetic car...

   James Kelly, Chief Executive, BSIA said that selection of winners was quite difficult due to high standard entrantsThe regional winners of the British Security Industry Association's Annual Security Personnel Awards 2011 have been announced.The awards recognise the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, and are presented in the following categories: Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Best Newcomer, Best...

 SIA officials are welcoming the federal government's move toward full implementation of the secure ID cardsSecurity Industry Association (SIA) officials are welcoming the federal government's move toward full implementation of the secure ID cards envisioned by a 2004 presidential directive.Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) was issued by President George W. Bush to eliminate "wide variations in the quality and security of identification used to gain access to secure...

 Diebold is the top-level sponsor of SIA's Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West, an international security eventThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to welcome Diebold as the top-level sponsor of the SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West.Diebold, a leading security integrator that provides comprehensive protection and detection solutions to the commercial, financial, government and retail markets, is a long-time member of SIA, and V. John Stroia, vice president...

 Nedap N.V. Security Management expands its business operations with the opening of its new office in Poland Being active on the Polish Security market for more than 3 years now, Nedap N.V. Security Management announces the opening of a new office in Warsaw, Poland.Mr Jakub Kozak will be Nedap's country manager for Poland. "I am very excited to join this active and dynamic division of Nedap. Nedap AEOS is a state-of-the-art security system with a clear competitive edge. My experie...

 David Walsh, Salford Council's Operational Services Manager received the AwardThe Government Business Awards recognise local authorities and central government departments that have demonstrated sound business judgement  in a range of disciplines including outsourcing, environmental innovation, safety and, security.The ‘Public Sector Security Award' is given to the Local Authority or Central Government project that gives due consideration to security in the enhancement of the sa...

 SIA has announced course dates across the United States and Canada for its upcoming programmeThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced 11 course dates across the United States and Canada for its Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) programme, the only project manager training programme that focusses on the unique demands of electronic security projects.SIA's four-day CSPM course stresses the hands-on aspects of designing and managing security projects and is aimed at...

 Quantum Secure SAFE suite automates the compliance of key NERC standards CIP 004-3 through CIP 006-3Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced that one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States has selected the SAFE software suite for its physical identity, access and compliance management, including audit, attes...

 Lumidigm and Imprivata jointly as partners to deliver an integrated solution for healthcare clinicians Lumidigm and Imprivata announced a partnership to deliver an integrated solution for healthcare clinicians that require reliable and fast access to electronic medical record (EMR) applications when wearing surgical gloves. With Lumidigm's award-winning biometric sensors integrated into the Imprivata OneSign® enterprise single sign-on (ESSO) and authentication platform, healthcare prov...

Retail banking is facing increasing pressure from customers, investors and other stakeholders to take a proactive stance on safety issues relating to people and financial assets. Whether it's ATM robbery or bank hold-ups, safety is becoming a key feature of corporate governance.To address these issues reliably and cost effectively, retail banks can protect their staff and assets more effectively with Sony Network Video Monitoring solutions.Small, discreet IP cameras can be positio...

 ASIS 2011, the leading security event, will feature the latest security technology and innovationsASIS International, the largest organisation for security professionals worldwide, announces that Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, and Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, will be keynote speakers at the ASIS International 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2011), to be held Sept. 19-22 (Monday-Thursday) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fl.As the 43rd G...

 Gary Harmer, Security Sales Director, Mayflex In 2011, Mayflex is coming to IFSEC as a trusted IP advisor, with an aim to help both those new to IP obtain a greater understanding and also to support those already established IP players through their expertise and experience.In Hall 4, Stand C20, Mayflex will be helping anyone who is new to IP by offering basic introductory advice and answering any initial queries. They will also be showcasing their best in class products and design solutio...

 Prisons and Correctional Facilities Asia 2011 will focus on ways to enhance security and safety in prisonsBecause of a rising inmate population in Asia, with existing obsolete prison security infrastructure, and an increasing need for better design and planning of prison facilities for rehabilitation programmes, there is a growing concern to ensure the future growth and safety of our prisons and correctional facilities. Failure to address these needs would compromise the safety and effecti...

 Stratech has secured a contract for its next-generation Super BullsEye® II Advanced Weapons Scoring System Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed Stratech Systems Limited ("Stratech" or "the Group") announced that it has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) for its next-generation Super BullsEye® II Advanced Weapons Scoring System. Valued at S$1.46 million, this contract covers the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissio...

 FutureSentry opened a new facility that will manufacture and assemble its flagship solutionFutureSentry, a developer of an automated detection solution designed to enhance perimeter security, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Elkton, Va., that will manufacture and assemble the company's flagship solution, the FutureSentry FirstResponder. FutureSentry currently occupies a total of 6,050 square feet of the state-of-the-art facility but has plans to expand its manufacturing to encomp...

HID Global, trusted worldwide leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, and Wincor Nixdorf, the premier global provider of intelligent transaction and payment solutions for the banking and retail markets, have developed an ATM solution with an integrated contactless smart card reader. The jointly developed solution enables a single piece of equipment to process ATM and automatic fare collection transactions, enhancing customer convenience and efficiency.HID Global and Wincor Nixdo...

 Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutionsNext Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, has announced that its full product line is now available to members of PSA Security Network, the world's largest electronic cooperative representing security system integrators.The PSA Security Network is an organisation that encompasses more than 200 electronic security systems integrators and ali...

  SALTO updated end users in higher education institutions on the campus access control technology The Sheraton Park Tower Hotel in London's Knightsbridge was the venue for a series of topical security related presentations given to members of HESCA - Higher Education Smart Card Association - on Thursday 17th February.End users from several higher educational institutions including the University of Bristol, the University of Reading, Buckinghamshire New Univ...

 Egedal is using the Milestone IP video management software platform to control network cameras it has installed The municipality of Egedal in Denmark has experienced a significant drop in crime since the implementation of a surveillance system based on Milestone XProtect Enterprise open platform video management software. The number of vandalism acts alone has fallen by 90%.When the children and personnel of Egedal come to school on a Monday morning, it is now with a feeling of c...