Access control controllers News

  The system makes it easier for staff to prevent unauthorised access to electrical substations HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that Beijing Metro has deployed an access control system consisting of the company's network access controllers and contactless readers to help ensure the safety of its passengers and staff.  The centralised, web-based system delivers real-time monitoring with multi-layered access control...

  SecuRead(R) NFC solution from InsideSecure is securing and powering the HID Global iCLASS(R) digital keys INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions, revealed that its SecuRead(R) NFC solution is securing and powering the HID Global iCLASS(R) digital keys and mobile secure identity feature available on multiple new NFC-enabled smartphones. Since the establishment of its partnership with HID in 2001, INSIDE has been the supplier of semiconductor compone...

ONVIF held its annual meeting in Shenzhen, China in NovemberONVIF, the global leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it held its annual meeting in Shenzhen, China in November, where speakers highlighted the progress of interoperability standards around the globe. Hosted at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Shenzhen, ONVIF's annual meeting was organised in conjunction with the CPSE 2011 trade show, where ONVIF also held two networking events to provid...

 INSIDE Secure and CorFire have joined hands to speed up the rollout of NFC  CorFire(TM), the industry-leading mobile commerce business of SK C&C USA, and INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, announced an agreement that promises to accelerate the rollout of NFC applications by ensuring that INSIDE Secure's portfolio of MicroRead(R) and SecuRead(R) NFC solutions, as well as its Open NFC(TM) protocol stack, are interoperable...

 Pro-Vision's strong performance and target audience will take MOBOTIX business to the next levelMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has taken Pro-Vision on board as a new distributor to offer its complete range to a community of several thousand installers across the UK.Pro-Vision is an independently owned trade distributor of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Access Control products. Based in Shrewsbury, Pro-Vision have a...

Based on a new partnership with LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology, Hong Kong based BQ Smart System expands its product portfolio of electronic locking systems. From now on, contactless locks for office, hotel and home installations will also be available with the innovative LEGIC advant technology. The new product developments can be understood in response to an ever-increasing demand for flexible and convenient solutions for personal identificat...

 Area Control v1.0 specification is the fourth system-oriented specification from PSIA The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced the release of its Area Control v1.0 specification. This specification will standardise the communication into access control and intrusion products, making them truly interoperable with the overall security system. The Area Control spec gives an integrated solution that the industry needs to optimise security operations. This is the fou...

 ievo has released details regarding changes and updates in its security productsin the marketievo are celebrating their second year trading with some very special announcements. Firstly ievo have renamed their original biometric reader and secondly having listened to customer feedback and providing them with continuous technical, marketing and customer support ievo will be building on this reputation to offer greater unrivalled technology, supreme products and after sales care.Tw...

Keyscan is pleased to introduce the all-new Single-Door PoE (Power over Ethernet equipped) Access Control Unit – CA150. It is a culmination of engineering dedication and Keyscan’s commitment to innovation that has allowed us to continue to offer the highest quality access control solutions for over a quarter-century. “Never before have the access control needs of businesses large and small been so easily accommodated”, says Steve Dentinger, Keyscan Director of Marketing....

Le Meurice can claim to have the highest occupancy rates, turnover and profitability of all of the seven Parisian palaces. Ideally located in the very heart of Paris and facing the Tuileries garden, Le Meurice offers 160 luxury rooms located though out its seven floors. The hotel's bar, two restaurants, several lounges and function rooms are part of the space open to the general public, as well as numerous lobbies and stairways. The hotel is accessible 24/7. Several security guards are permanen...

 Gallagher's new Command Centre v7.00 ensures the security team sees exactly what they need to see on screenGallagher, a well-known leader in the security industry has released its latest product Gallagher Command Centre v7.00. Gallagher's Command Centre v7.00 security integration platform (previously Cardax FT) capitalises on its highly customisable and configurable capabilities. The new client ensures the security team sees exactly what they need to see, sized and placed on screen exactly...

 The BSIA has launched a free guide to assist the utilities sector in access control systems The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has just launched a free guide to assist the utilities sector in the use of access control systems. The guide explains how access control systems can better improve the protection of sites such as water, oil and nuclear plants as well as administrative or production offices within the sector. It also provides case studies to exemplify the work of BSIA...

 SALTO Systems has collaborated with BioCote Ltd. to provide higher-quality security products in the marketSALTO Systems is pleased to announce a new partnership with BioCote Ltd, the market leading provider of silver ion based anti microbial coating technology.The agreement will see a range of SALTO access control products, initially its best selling XS4 escutcheon range including wireless on-line real time escutcheons, wireless ready escutcheons, stand alone escutcheons, AMOK escutcheons,...

 Suprema manufactures fingerprint modules, biometric access control systems and e-passport readersSuprema Inc., a leading provider of biometrics and ID solutions, held its 2nd Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) from November 2 to 4 in Seoul, Korea. With 51 executive-level participants from 32 countries, the program covered new product introduction, marketing orientation, R&D roadmap and best practice presentations from partner companies. "While previous year's program was t...

 The jeep tour was the grand prize of RISCO Group's yearlong Outdoor Adventure campaignRISCO Group, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions, held its unprecedented "Outdoor Adventure" trip in the mountains of Greece. The jeep tour was the grand prize of RISCO Group's yearlong Outdoor Adventure campaign, where installers of RISCO Group's outdoor solutions including Wireless Barrier Beams, WatchOUT Outdoor Detectors, Twin Beams and Lumin8 Sounders had the opportunity...

 Steskal, Poland has opted for CEM AC2000 Lite security management system CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that Steskal, Poland, has opted to install CEM AC2000 Lite security management system to secure its premises in Krakow. The system will be installed by CEM Approved Reseller, AGIS Fire & Security in Poland (formerly ADT Fire & Security).Steskal specialise in bakery, confectionery, catering services, wholesale and retail food supply. AC2000 Lite was selecte...

 HID Global and ASSA ABLOY create product and service portfolios targeted at physical and logical access applicationsHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company and its parent, ASSA ABLOY, have been notified by the United States Patent Office that their patent, US 2008/0163361, titled "Method and Apparatus for Making a Decision on a Card," has been allowed and will issue shortly. This invention covers the use of portable...

Dortronics Systems, Inc. announces expansion of its line of door interlock and mantrap control products to include the New 4300 Series, a low-cost base model configured for standard two-door applications. A new multi-page brochure available at ASIS incorporates the Dortronics 4300 series along with the company's 4700 and 4900 series to provide customers a complete selection of door-control products ranging from simple two-door units to custom-programmable, 128-door, multifunction units. The br...

The challenges involved in securing a hospital are unlike those in almost any other building. Most hospitals have relatively easy access because they want to provide a welcoming environment and while this dictates that it is often necessary to allow for high levels of public access to the hospital and other health amenities, including the routes linking different departments, entry to many back of house areas and most other facilities needs to be restricted for the protection of both patients an...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced its OMNIKEY Device Service Provider (DSP) software for IBM Tivoli TAM enterprise single sign on (eSSO). The new solution is a software interface that enables customers to benefit from converged physical and logical access control on a single card by using their existing contactless physical access credentials in conjunction with IBM Tivoli TAM eSSO for sign on to IT networks and applications.The OMNIKEY...

 The partnership will give Rapid Vigil Security full access to TDSi's products and support services TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations, announces Rapid Vigil Security Company Limited of Nigeria has become a partner. The partnership gives TDSi a greater sales reach in the West African market, whilst giving Rapid Vigil Security Company Limited full access to the company's high quality products and top-tier support services. The partne...

 Among the SALTO products to be displayed is the new SALTO GEO cylinder lockSALTO Systems will demonstrate its latest electronic access control solutions at CONSEC 2011, the Association of Security Consultants Annual Conference and Exhibition at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London on Thursday 3rd November 2011.A number of new SALTO products will be exhibited at the event including the new SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) compact electronic cylinder lock, new XS4 Locker Lock and more. Demons...

  SALTO's GEO cylinder is now IP66 ratedSALTO is pleased to announce that its best selling GEO (Global Electronic Opening) cylinder is now IP66 rated. Already one of the most versatile electronic cylinders available on the market, the new IP66 rated model now makes even more sense as part of SALTO's innovative 360° wire free locking solution as not only is it fully compatible with most RFID technologies, it can now be used in external, all weather environments.It's a smart, intuiti...

 UTC Fire & Security products featured Interlogix Simon XT two way talking touch screen home security control  UTC Fire & Security highlighted their environmentally sound and resource-efficient fire fighting, security and energy management systems at the 2011 Greenbuild Exhibition in Toronto. UTC Fire & Security's Global Security Products business featured the Interlogix Simon XT Two-Way Talking Touch Screen home security control panel and the Onity SensorStat DCC building...

 Genetec's Security Center unifies IP licence plate recognition, video surveillance and access controlSanyo Video Vertrieb and Genetec have agreed on a business relationship. Lars Diestel (Sanyo Video CEO) says: "We are very pleased to have Genetec as a business partner who as a global provider is a market leader in providing solutions for IP video surveillance, access control and licence plate recognition."Genetec's "Security Center" is a high-end product added to the S...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced the availability of its next generation security access control readers and credentials based on the company's new iCLASS SIO technology-enabled (SE) platform. This platform initiates a significant transformation in how secure identity is delivered and managed by introducing technology-independent digital credentials that can be deployed for use on smart phones, microprocessor-based cards, contactless smart...

The event was a great opportunity to see Nortech's excellent Access Control product first handNortech were thrilled to be taking part in the "Traders Warehouse Security Distribution Open Day" on the 6th and 8th September at their offices on Pride Park, Derby. Traders Warehouse is a proud Nortech distributor, seeing the value in Access Control equipment that is easy to install, packed with features and inclusive of professional Norpass3 software as standard. The event was a great oppor...

 Attendees will be awarded a prize if their given access code opens the CyberKeyVault 20 electronic key cabinet Videx has some fun things planned for attendees that visit their booth #3237 during the ASIS exposition in Orlando, Florida, September 19-21. Each visitor to the booth will be given an access code to present to the CyberKeyVault 20 electronic key cabinet. If an attendee's access code opens the Vault, they win a prize. At the same time, their name will be entered in the grand...

 GRAHAM has installed stand alone access control systems for its offices throughout the UK and Ireland  Problems with managing keys and controlling access are a thing of the past for one the UK and Ireland's leading construction, asset management and project investment companies, GRAHAM. The company has installed stand-alone access control solutions from SALTO into all of their offices throughout the UK and Ireland.For the design and construction of its Hillsborough office the latest t...

 Omni Mount Washington Resort has chosen to upgrade to the latest XS4 solution from SALTO Systems The historic Omni Mount Washington Resort, New England's premier all-season resort, has chosen to upgrade to the latest XS4 solution from SALTO Systems. Located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, at the base of the 6,288-foot Mount Washington and surrounded by nearly 800,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, the resort is home to the Omni Mount Washington Hotel and the Omni Bretton Arms In...