Access control controllers News

Allegion upgraded the hotel guest roomdoor locks to CISA eSIGNO locks Allegion, formerly known as Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, has completed a project to install a new access control system at The Grand Hotel Verona in Italy. Originally the town house of the aristocratic Reichenbach family from Austria, The Grand Hotel Verona is a four star hotel with 65 guest rooms, situated a short walk from the Plazza Bra and the Roman Arena. The access control systems on the hot...

John Davies pointed out a number of key considerations before launching into potential markets “Making the leap from a UK-only or EU-only supplier to a wider international exporter can be a daunting one. For many companies it is a significant deviation from their comfort zone and yet, there are some very hungry and buoyant markets to explore around the world that offer lucrative returns for UK businesses prepared to do their homework and provide the right products and se...

Many oil and gas companies utilise independent systems for incident management, crisis management and security It’s no secret that the security and fire industry is home to hundreds of suppliers, each competing for a slice of a global $100+ billion market. In niche industries such as oil and gas, where IHS sizes the market for security and fire equipment and services to be more than $1 billion, increased competition has prompted some suppliers to move beyond the integrat...

NBCPS uses Security Center to manage network cameras from Axis Communications and HID door readers Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced that North Bend Central School District (NBCPS) has chosen and installed the Genetec Security Center to better protect its elementary and junior high school students. North Bend Central School District serves a community of 1,200 residents in the southwest corner of Dodge County, Nebraska. Its...

TDSi is demonstrating its new versions of TDSi’s readers, which are offered in a variety of technologies including MIFARE PLUS and NFC Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be giving visitors a preview of its new range of access control readers on stand UK17 at IFSEC Southeast Asia, which being held from 3rd to 5th September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is the second time TDSi has exhibited at IFSEC Southeast Asia and as well as offering the opportunity...

Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and security, recently announced the launch of a new model of IP access control multi-smartcard reader and controller, ‘Xpass S2’. Compared to its predecessor Xpass Slim, Xpass S2 is remarkably enhanced in RF performance as it now supports reading of various more card technology standards including MiFare, DESFire, ISO14443A/B, ISO15693 and FeliCa, as well as NFC. It also reads and writes data on the card sectors....

Zwipe has brought security to your fingertips. The technology behind fingerprint scanners can be categorised into two types: optical and capacitive. An optical sensor, using an internal light source, illuminates your finger allowing the scanner to turn the light signals into digital pixels like a digital camera. A processor then converts that image into a fingerprint template. A capacitive sensor, like those on an iPhone 5S and Galaxy S5, also uses images of a fingerprint, but creates that ima...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the release of its EDGE EVO® Solo IP-enabled solution that brings intelligence and decision-making to the door for advanced and highly customisable networked access control. As a single-door solution, EDGE EVO® Solo is part of the company’s new generation EDGE EVO® open and scalable controller platform that enables an extensive range of access control functionality, including real-time monitoring, r...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces iSTAR Ultra, a 32 reader network door controller built on the Linux platform for improved security and scalability. iSTAR Ultra uniquely combines support for traditional hard-wired access control doors with support for wireless locksets, all in the same controller. Up to 32 readers are supported by iSTAR Ultra, of which 16 may come from the Access Control Module’s (ACM) I/O units; the rest can be made up of AS...

A long-term contributor to the BSIA’s Export Council, Ian’s expertise continues to help new exporters gain a foothold in overseas markets Following the British Security Industry Association’s AGM, Elmdene Ltd’s Managing Director, Ian Moore, has been appointed Chairman of the Association’s dedicated Export Council. With an export career spanning 20 years, Ian has made a positive contribution to the international growth of a number of businesse...

Among the products being shown will be the new range of mechanical additional security facilities with integrated alarm function The entire world of security technology will be exhibited on more than 550 m2. Visitors to the ABUS Group stand (hall 1, stand 108) at the “security essen 2014” can see for themselves from September 23 to 26, 2014. This year, the Germany quality manufacturer will be emphasising, above all, networking: mechanical and electronic compone...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces iSTAR Ultra, a 32 reader network door controller built on the Linux platform for improved security and scalability. iSTAR Ultra uniquely combines support for traditional hard-wired access control doors with support for wireless locksets, all in the same controller. Up to 32 readers are supported by iSTAR Ultra, of which 16 may come from the Access Control Module’s (ACM) I/O units; the rest can be made up of AS...

The partnership will continue to raise the Keyscan brand in Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin markets Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce it has partnered with Parallel Solutions, LLC as Keyscan’s new Manufacturer’s Representative serving Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. “We are pleased to announce this partnership with Parallel Solutions,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “There is a wealth of...

Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based access control software and services, recently announced that its Freedom Access Control security solution has been approved as a fully-compliant FICAM solution under the program’s Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) 13.02 topology. Successful completion of FICAM testing ensures Freedom meets the security and interoperability requirements outlined within the U.S Government’s FICAM testing process. FICAM (Federal Identity Credential...

Kantech, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the release of the Intevo integrated security platform which now includes the latest version of the exacqVision video management system (VMS) software. Designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size businesses, Intevo seamlessly integrates the Kantech EntraPass software with exacqVision VMS software into a single sol...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division has added Near Field Communication (NFC)-readable tags to its rapidly expanding SlimFlex™ Tag portfolio of pliable, high- durability tags. The SlimFlex Tag family has gained wide acceptance in UHF RFID applications due to the tags’ flexible yet robust thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) housings. Today, high frequency (HF) systems can also take advantage of the...

Security Essen 2014 attendees can see live Aperio® integrations running on the floor at multiple ASSA ABLOY partner OEM stands Innovation in wireless access control is on display at Security Essen 2014, thanks to ASSA ABLOY. The global leader in door opening solutions showcases Aperio®, SMARTair™ and eCLIQ™ in Hall 11, Stand 304. According to a recent survey by ASSA ABLOY and ifsecglobal.com, almost 80% of security managers say reducing energy consumpt...

Design Awards categories include Best Residential, Best Commercial, Most Unique, and Best Overall D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced the call for entries deadline for its annual contest, the Design Awards, has extended and will close on August 29, 2014. D-Tools is pursuing System Integrator SIX software users’ success stories and project designs that best represent how the platform has positively affected their business...

One of the lightest, brightest and most cheerful shopping centres in the county, High Chelmer Shopping Centre welcomes over 10 million shoppers per annum to its 80 shops and stores counted electronically by infra-red beams strategically located at each of the three mall entrances, and provides a convenient, modern under-cover shopping experience close to the town's car parks. As part of a refurbishment programme, the centre owners decided to upgrade the on-site security equipment in the service...

For the club, the security system is encrypted and a tight security protocol has been implemented Mul-T-Lock’s MT5 patented key and cylinder system has been installed by Morgans Locksmiths at Leicester City Football club, as part of the newly promoted team’s security upgrade programme. Leicester City has recently sealed a place in the lucrative top flight of English football by winning the Championship title, and is now in the process of further improving all...

NICE installed its Situator Enterprise Geographical Information System Web application at the airport NICE Systems and AECOM Technology Corporation recently announced that they are helping Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) extend its situation management capabilities from the control room to the field. The airport deployed the NICE Situator Enterprise Geographical Information System (EGIS) Web application, which enables field personnel to view on their tablets all open s...

SALTO’s XS4 range including E9450 handle sets have been supplied and installed on over 50 doors at the college The college is centrally located in the Lesmurdie area, approximately 25 minutes from the Central Business District of Perth, Western Australia. Its semi-rural location is well serviced public and private transport links to the city and surrounding areas. The college’s exquisite gardens, lush lawns, leafy surroundings and relaxing atmosphere provide a perf...

SMARTair help manage footfall around the centre, while keeping installation time and upheaval to a minimum ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY, is helping transform an historic foundry building into a state-of-the-art medical centre, supplying its innovative SMARTair™ electronic access control solution. The Lion Medical Centre will provide GP services for 26,000 patients across the Stourbridge area, and will include an enhanced nurs...

Mr Brady will be responsible for the manpower operations across the UK and Europe Gordon Brady has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at The Shield Group, the UK’s largest independent total security solutions provider . Mr Brady, who joined the firm in 2012 as a Managing Director of National Accounts, has more than 23 years’ security industry experience. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr Brady will be responsible for The Shield Group’s manpower operation...

A new, upgraded version of Syntegro's SynGuard system incorporates Aperio®, CLIQ®, and Hi-O™, leading access control technologies from ASSA ABLOY. SynGuard is now able to manage doors with different types of ASSA ABLOY locking system within a single, 100% web-based software platform. SynGuard's Aperio® integration incorporates the latest online and offline wireless escutcheons, cylinders, and locks from the Aperio® range. Online access is enabled by ASSA ABLOY's 1-to-8 Ape...

Mr Roberts will oversee the company's new Monitoring Centre The Shield Group, UK’s largest independent total security solutions provider, has announced Eric Roberts as the Managing Director of the company’s Monitoring and Systems division. Mr Roberts, whose last position was Business Development Director - Monitoring at Corps Security, will be joining The Shield Group from 1st August 2014 to manage the day-to-day operations of the Monitoring and Systems Divisio...

The seminar aims to bring together key players from across the industry as well as suppliers and stakeholders As the trade body representing the UK’s Information Destruction sector, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is holding a seminar and charity networking event, which aims to bring together key players from across the industry as well as suppliers and stakeholders. Planned to take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, located in Birmingham’s upmarket...

The framework will be used to design, supply, install and commission integrated security solutions Honeywell announced recently that it has been selected to join the National Grid Integrated Security Solutions (ISS) framework. The framework will be used to design, supply, install and commission integrated security solutions for the UK’s utilities infrastructure, which includes various Transmission and Distribution assets across the country. Honeywell uses a threat-based...

Matrix will showcase hospitality solutions including Hotel IP-PBXs, Video Surveillance & Time-Attendance & Access Control products Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of telecom and security products in India is participating in India Hospitality Expo 2014. Matrix will showcase its range of Hospitality solutions such as Hotel IP-PBXs, Guest Room Phones, Operator Consoles, Hotel Software features, Video Surveillance & Time-Attendance & Access Control. Matrix...

Allegion is changing the way commercial building owners and tenants think about interior building access Allegion plc is highlighting its innovation pipeline, advancements in technology development, and additions to the company's safety and security product portfolio. Electronic locks will be a major component in the evolution of connected and smart-building applications. One product leading the way in the residential sector is the Schlage®Touchscreen Deadbolt. In June, t...