Access control controllers News

Leading security doors and screens installation company, Meesons, has drawn on its 20 years of experience in access control to implement the UK's first iris biometric access control portal.  The bespoke solution has been designed and fitted for controlling and monitoring staff access to restricted areas at Manchester Airport. Working with HumanRecognitionSystems Ltd (HRS) and CEM Systems - a provider of fully customised security management solutions, Meesons has played a critical role in t...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.  Avaleris®, Imprivata® and Passlogix®, leading enterprise identity management companies, have signed as new members of the IT Channel...

Stanley Security Products is set to seize the initiative in access control for the residential, small commercial and light industrial markets with the launch at IFSEC 2008 of its revolutionary new iPAC unit.The iPAC is an all-in-one access controller and proximity reader with built-in Microsoft Windows® CE which enables it to be easily installed, set-up and programmed without the need for a separate on-site computer.Designed to work with the popular PAC OnePlatform™ access control solu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Repton Preparatory School (also known as Foremarke School) has used a Paxton Access Control system, supplied by Norbain SD, to help improve secure access to classroom blocks.  The system is saving them time and money, and has also provided them with a new way to measure time and attendance.Repton is a fully co-educational school with a strong boarding ethos and is home to 600 pupils.  Established 450 years ago, it has established a strong tradition of distinguished alumni in...

Hirsch Electronics, a leading manufacturer of access control and security management solutions for high-risk facilities and the federal government, welcomed U.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez to their corporate facility in Santa Ana, CA on February 11 to meet with Hirsch Electronics executives to discuss homeland security and to tour their manufacturing facility."I am proud of the work Hirsch Electronics does to help secure our nation and its citizens," stated Congresswoman Sanchez.&nb...

Paxton Access Inc. have opened their HQ in Bellevue, WA.  Paxton Access are a market-leading manufacturer of access control systems in the UK and Europe.  They now intend to extend their success story to the USA. First incorporated in the USA 18 months ago, Paxton Access Inc. have been quietly persuading installers to use their products.  The warm reaction to Net2, Paxton Access' advanced PC based access control system, and positive research into the market, have en...

Hirsch Electronics, a leading manufacturer of access control and security management solutions, has announced the scheduled visit of U.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez to their corporate facility in Santa Ana, California.United States Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) representing the 47th District will be visiting Hirsch Electronics' global headquarters facility in Santa Ana, CA, to tour their factory and exchange information regarding successes in securing the homeland - including seaports,...

Hirsch Electronics, a leading manufacturer of access control and identity management solutions, recently confirmed its Verification Station's biometric technology passed the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) rigorous testing and was placed on the TSA's "Biometrics for Access Control" Qualified Products List (QPL).According to the TSA's website, ‘Airport operators are encouraged to use the qualified products list to improve upon their existing access control syst...

Panasonic System Solutions Company, a leader in professional video surveillance solutions, continues their thought leadership and consultative business with end users by offering substantial informational and educational resources via Steve Surfaro, Group Manager and Strategic Technical Liaison.  In high demand as a speaker and educator, Steve brings his tremendous experience and expertise to bear on a wide range of topics relating to all aspects of video surveillance.Steve's schedule of we...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that the company has become the preferred access control and security provider for CardSmith, which supplies colleges and universities with complete one-card transaction management solutions.  CardSmith not only supplies campuses with card system technology for a host of on- and off-campus applications, but also manages the complexities of the resulting card system and program operations.  To complement its card-based service suit...

Hirsch Electronics recently announced that Robert Beliles, co-founder of Cisco's physical security initiative and business unit, has been appointed Vice President, Enterprise Business Development.  Mr. Beliles brings to Hirsch more than eleven years of product marketing and product management experience with Cisco Systems, Inc.  He is also the co-author of several networked physical security system patents-pending. "Hirsch has earned a strong reputation for reliable, hig...

Lancashire based access control manufacturers, BSB Electronics, now offer a lifetime guarantee and support on all their Progeny products with immediate effect.  The decision by Managing Director, Brett Burby, demonstrates BSB's confidence in the quality, functionality and reliability of their Progeny range. Announcing the decision, Mr Burby said, "Our Progeny range of access control products are extremely reliable, flexible and are of an excellent build quality.  Consequently we a...

Brett Burby, Managing Director of Lancashire based access control manufacturer, BSB Electronics, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Shiels as Customer Sales and Support Executive.  Welcoming Ruth to the BSB team, Mr Burby said, "I'm delighted that Ruth has decided to join us as I'm sure she will make a valuable contribution to our future development as we promote and develop our industry-leading Progeny range."Ruth, 21, is a recent graduate of the University of Centr...

Complus Teltronic Ltd will bring IoIP® (Intercom over Internet Protocol) to IIPSEC 2008 in January.  With the advances in IP technology, visitors this year will be able to see IP ready intercom units for plug and play solutions.New, working IP solutions will be exhibited on stand 69, featuring integral IP intercom products, the new Access Control Intercom module and the IP Help Point.  These can be used across a variety of applications including town centres, sh...

Intercede, a worldwide leader in smart card and identity credential management systems, will be exhibiting its MyID® card management system (CMS) / identity management system (IDMS), integrated with Hirsch Electronics' Velocity™ physical access control system at ASIS 2007, Hirsch booth 3047.MyID is the only commercial off-the-shelf product that delivers end-to-end management of employee identity credentials.  The combined solution provides many benefits including:A single interfac...

Parking at Dublin Airport has just become easier for the estimated 320,000 customers who park their cars in the QuickPark car park at the airport each year.  An innovative new online reservation system developed by ParkMagic, the Irish mobile payment and wireless technology company, integrated with the Net2 access control system from Paxton Access has transformed passengers' parking experience.www.quickpark.ie is a new online reservation system developed and powered by ParkMagic.  Cust...

Recognised as the second largest supermarket group in Britain, and as part of the Wal-Mart family, ASDA stores have become a household name amongst thousands of families in the UK, providing high quality products at competitive prices.  With an increasing demand for high security, ASDA understood that it was now more important than ever to take appropriate action in securing stock and protecting employees in the chain's 300 branches.  In considering security alternatives, the company r...

As physical and information security converge, PCSC understands the broad range of IT Infrastructure requirements. That’s why they'll now offer a rack mountable version of the Fault Tolerant controller. The versatility and possibilities are truly endless for integrating a PCSC Fault Tolerant controller within a new or existing rack mount environment. IT friendly, it is available with standard 19 inch rack rails, allowing for secure applications within locked and/or ventilated cabinets. Acc...

AlertSystems originally installed Net2 in 2005 at the then newly-built facility of KBRS in Melksham, Wiltshire, UK.  "It has developed from there," says Alert Systems' IT manager Phil Davies.  Net2 is now used throughout the KBRS site, with access control units fitted to gates and barriers as well as doors.  Access to all areas is controlled using the system.AlertSystems originally installed Net2 in 2005 at the then newly-built facility of KBRS in Melksham, Wiltshire, UK...

RSA, The Security Division of EMC, and Hirsch Electronics, a leading provider of physical security management systems, recenty announced that they will be demonstrating the integration of their physical and logical access systems at the Smart Cards in Government Conference - to be held on April 10-13 in Washington, DC.The integration of the RSA Card Manager smart card management solution with Hirsch's Velocity physical access control system (PACS) will enable government agencies to enhance effic...

Tyco Fire & Security today announced that its advanced CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) access control system has been installed at the new Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).   One of the largest purpose-built exhibition and convention facilities in the Middle East and located in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) capital Abu Dhabi, the new exhibition centre has opened following the installation of the CEM AC2000 SE system by Tyco Fire & Security, U.A.E.  Once ful...