Access control controllers News

The Brivo cloud-based system manages access for several distributed facilities of Nor-Cal Beverage Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc., Anaheim, CA, has selected Brivo’s ACS WebService cloud-based access control system to manage access for several distributed facilities. Tyco Integrated Security is the dealer and installer for this project. Nor-Cal Beverage is a family-owned business...

Gareth Stead Clark won the award for Best Use of Technology in the North West The hard work and dedication of one of The Mall Blackburn’s Security Supervisors has earned him a top accolade. Gareth Stead Clark, who is employed by Vision Security Group (VSG) and has worked at The Mall for five years, won the award for Best Use of Technology in the North West heat of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Awards. Since being promoted...

AIPS 2013 features 16 exhibitor seminars to present latest developments AIPS 2013, taking place from 13 to 15 March 2013 in Pavilion 9B of the Atakent Exhibition Centre, will now feature 16 seminars from exhibitors presenting their latest developments. The event’s business programme is expanding by the day, and seminars from four producer countries will be dedicated to the in-demand area of automatic gaseous fire suppression. Gulzana Abdusharipova, Exhibition Manager: &...

The SALTO Virtual Network allows locks to read, receive and write information Effective campus security is a difficult assignment for any university as it mostly depends on knowing who is on campus and where and when they have access. But when your on-site student accommodation is located in 5 buildings spread over two campuses’ that are almost 40 miles apart, it becomes even more of a challenge. That was the problem facing Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University, one o...

Building management uses Morse Watchmans' key control and management system to secure, control and track keys Keeping residents and the facility safe and secure is a serious undertaking at the Promenade Condominium. For the past 17 years, management has relied on Morse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher® key control and management systems to help achieve this goal. Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, The Promenade Condominium is a residential high-rise luxury condominiu...

Counter Terror Expo's programme will feature 30+ case studies on various security aspects In order for the counter terrorism and security industry to effectively combat the evolving security threat, it is essential to continuously apply lessons learned from past experiences in order to prevent errors or future attacks from taking place especially in light of the increasingly sophisticated attempts by potential terrorists. Counter Terror Expo’s workshop programme will fe...

FDNY determined the DRS solution best supports mission-critical tasks that require connectivity DRS Technologies, Inc., A Finmeccanica Company, announced recently that the Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) will be using ARMOR™ Rugged Mobile Solutions to better respond to emergencies and manage medical information gathered at the scene. FDNY has placed an order with the award-winning leader in the public safety industry for systems, including rugged tablet com...

TDSi and Rapid Vigil Security will be talking about real-world applications of products and services TDSi, a global leader in integrated security solutions for all sizes of businesses and organisations will be exhibiting its range of controllers, readers and software at IFSEC West Africa 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria, from 5th to 6th of March 2013. The company will be joining its local partner Rapid Vigil Security Company Ltd, which is a Sponsor of the event this year, on stand A...

The show will benefit exhibitors by focusing on the commercial and residential installer community Security Technology Live recently announced a radical new pricing model for exhibition space at the event, which will bring the whole commercial and domestic security industry together at the NEC, Birmingham from 13 – 15 May 2014. Stand space rates for Security Technology Live will start at just £200 per sqm for the first 50 exhibitors to sign up for the show irrespe...

The focus for the new office will be sales and technical support for the Polish market SALTO Systems has strengthened its global presence with the opening of an office in Poland. A new sales and technical support team will support SALTO’s presence in Eastern Europe and emphasises its commitment to being the world leader in wire-free and wireless access control solutions. SALTO already has presence across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific with its head office in Spa...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of a dual-interface (contact/contactless) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential to its pivCLASS® Government Solutions portfolio, which simplifies issuance of PIV cards and the process of upgrading an existing physical access control system (PACS) to support Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201 (FIPS-201) standards.  The new pivCLASS smart card and the company’...

Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced the general availability of the Synergis Master Controller (SMC), an intelligent IP door controller designed to secure any organization’s facilities and buildings. Addressing longstanding customer demand for non-proprietary access control solutions, the SMC is a controller that allows users to modernize their security operations, migrate to an...

ASSA ABLOY demonstrates its mobile access solutions at Pod 1 of the NFC Experiencing Center ASSA ABLOY and its Group companies will showcase its NFC-compatible locks, secure digital keys and identity credentials for mobile access at GSMA Mobile World Congress, the world’s premier mobile industry event, which takes place in Barcelona from 25–28 February. Event organiser the GSM Association (GSMA) has invited ASSA ABLOY to participate in the NFC Experience, which wi...

ICTS looks forward to establishing a close working relationship with IPSA ICTS renews its membership with the International Professional Security Association (IPSA), a leading trade body for security professionals. “I have long been an admirer of IPSA. It not only offers a first class service to its members, whilst demonstrating a commitment to representing their best interests, but also aims to continuously promote professionalism throughout the security industry. At...

The 3-year contract includes the provision of security officers, access control, CCTV, concierge Charter Security leading providers of security services across London and the South-East has been appointed by Amadeus to provide security at its UK head office at Heathrow. The 3-year contract includes the provision of security officers, access control, CCTV, concierge and facilities management support. Amadeus is a global company specialising in providing technology to the trave...

The briefing will feature presentations and discussions hosted by key industry experts With changes to industry regulation and licensing set to impact the UK’s private industry later this year, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has organised an exclusive breakfast briefing to explore the impact of a changing regulatory regime. Free to attend and open to both members and non-members of the Association, the breakfast briefing will feature presentations and...

Mayflex the Converged IP Solutions distributor, is pleased to announce that  Paxton, the UK market leading manufacturer of electronic access control, is launching the free IP Access Control Bootcamp, to get infrastructure installers started in the security market. Mayflex is working closely with Paxton to encourage their established channel of infrastructure installers to take a look at the access control proposition from Paxton, which could easily complement their core infrastructure acti...

When Videx Security developed the eighth edition of their renowned Product Builder CD, they made sure that it included many new features not available in any other software of its type.  The result is that Product Builder 8 is now the definitive method for any distributor or installer looking to create both door entry and access control systems in any format, from the simplest to the most complicated. The user can now create a professional, detailed estimate from just one program. This will...

The awards are designed to encourage installers to recognise the opportunity for growth IFSEC International and FIREX International, the world’s largest dedicated security and fire safety shows, are pleased to announce the launch of the IFSEC & FIREX Awards. Integrating for the first year, the IFSEC & FIREX Awards is the premier event for the fire and security industry to celebrate security and fire innovations over the last 12 months. In association with the Br...

IFSEC International will continue to unite all parts of the security buying chain in the event UBM Live’s Protection & Management Series will be moving to ExCel London from June 2014, UBM Live recently revealed the overwhelming support received from the industry following the news. The response has been outstanding with visitors, exhibitors, key associations and media partners all expressing their commitment to IFSEC International in London 2014. Feedback received f...

The portfolio includes range of access control, time-attendance solution and video surveillance solution Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in Secutech-2013. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of access control and time-attendance solution, video surveillance solution and fire alarm panel. Here, at this event, Matrix will launch a range of new door controllers wh...

BSIA is considered a natural partner for SfS as it looks to develop its business over the coming years The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently announced a new partnership with Skills for Security, in a landmark move that brings the sector skills body firmly back within the remit of the industry. The move, approved by board members of both organisations, will see Skills for Security become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BSIA, reversing the Association&r...

Security Technology Live fills the gap in the national calendar created by IFSEC's shift to the south east Clarion Events, one of the leading players in the global security and defence event market, announce the launch of a new installer and channel facing event, Security Technology Live, which will be held at the NEC, Birmingham in May 2014. Security Technology Live has been developed through extensive consultation with exhibitors, associations and other stakeholders which h...

The MiY reader allows for fast authentication, which is critical for the operation of a very busy seaport SSA Marine, the company that manages the Port of Long Beach in Southern California, was having difficulty finding a security card reader to meet security requirements of TSA’s Transportation Worker Identification Card standard. The Port of Long Beach is the second-busiest seaport in the United States and a leading gateway for trade with Asia. It employs 30,000 peopl...

TDSi offers a wide range of integrated security and access control system Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is firmly backing British manufacturing by producing its key products in the UK. The company develops, designs and manufactures its access control hardware and software in the UK, reflecting its commitment to, and firm belief in the UK as a centre of security solutions excellence. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies, commented, “As a company...

BSIA's Expert Council states Intersec 2013 saw the highest ever turnout of UK security companies at the event Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, who exhibited at the recent Intersec 2013 exhibition in Dubai, are reporting a high level of visitor interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, from integrated systems to access control, CCTV, perimeter protection, intruder alarm and power supply technology, on display during th...

Total 245 access-controlled doors were installed in the Danish industries building Danish Industries, a trade organisation and employer’s association, occupies a prime location in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. One of their primary responsibilities is nurturing and maintaining optimal conditions for Danish businesses developing, manufacturing and competing at home and abroad. In the course of developing plans for their building’s recent renovation, Danish Indus...

To integrate its security, access control and fire safety systems and provide the most rapid of response times, leading producer of spray finishing technology, Finishing Brands UK Ltd is using TDSi’s controllers and EXgarde PRO software, installed by security expert Onetec. Finishing Brands UK Ltd, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is using the powerful integration ability of TDSi’s EXgarde Pro software and highly reliable and user-friendly eXcel 4 access controllers to provide a secure...

Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong works as a Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong, Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy, will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. The ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will be held on 17-19 February 2013 in Dubai, UAE at the Inter...

Over 1200 smart card readers were installed to secure airside, landside doors with AC200 video interface CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce their aviation-renowned AC2000 security management system has been successfully installed at the new Concourse 3 Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport. The system was delivered by CEM business partners in UAE, Tyco Fire & Security UAE LLC and was chosen to ensure the highest level of security. Conc...