Electronic locking devices News

For one of the UK's leading science universities, flexibility is the key to Aperio® from ASSA ABLOY. After upgrading security at the Manor Park Campus with an access control system using Aperio® wireless lock technology, the University of Surrey immediately looked to roll the technology out to more sites. “The installation of Aperio® has proven hugely popular and we are already extending their use to student accommodation and looking at ways to install the solution across the...

Pat Jefferies will cover the requirements of the ‘Construction Products Directive’ applicable throughout Europe Security expert Abloy UK is calling for visitors to ISEC 2017 to attend its seminar, which explains important changes to access control locking applications on fire and escape doors. Access control locking applications Taking place on the 26th-27th April 2017 in the Conference Centre, Citywest, Dublin, ISEC is Ireland's long-established event for the Ir...

ICT products and systems are used every day by tens of thousands of companies worldwide With a continued focus on providing clients with superior security integration, Integrated Control Technology have announced the opening of new premises in Amersham, UK. This move is just one step of a strategic plan to develop ICT into a premier global supplier of access control solutions and to meet increased demand for the industry leading ProtegeGX and WX platforms across the EMEA regio...

Care homes present many unique security challenges. Above all, a residence needs to feel like an open, welcoming space. It must work for the resident, and provide a pleasant environment to greet family and other visitors. It should be a home, in every sense. However, at the same time, managers must ensure security of the site, including its staff, sensitive data, and areas where medicines are kept. If there has been an unauthorised access attempt, staff need to know as soon as possible. When res...

The event will feature over 25 training classes, ranging from general locksmithing to electronic access control CLARK Security, an Anixter company and a wholesale distributor of physical security products and services, will be hosting its 2017 Midwest Educational Seminar & Product Showcase, March 9-11 at the Hilton Northbrook, located at 2855 Milwaukee Avenue in Northbrook, Illinois. Access control training sessions The event will feature over 25 training classes, o...

A modern hospital demands flexible, modern, secure access control, around the clock and 365 days a year. At Ghent’s new Hospital Maria Middelares, ASSA ABLOY delivered just that. Aperio® wireless locks now protect patients and confidential patient data, as well as medicines and other valuable hospital equipment.  Securing doors with Aperio® wireless locks: Hospital Maria Middelares is a vital part of the health infrastructure in Belgium’s second largest city and must r...

University Hospital Frankfurt is the largest public health facility in the Hesse region, delivering medical care and education through 32 clinics and 20 research institutes. Extensive new construction, expansion and renovation in multi-phase stages have been under way since 2001. The goal is to create a flagship healthcare organisation equipped for the 21st century.As part of the overhaul, hospital managers sought a new secure locking system for a recently completed large building. They turned t...

The strategic agreement to develop  touchless biometric authentication & electronic access control applications CBC Americas Corp., a manufacturer of intelligent security systems announced a strategic business alliance with CrucialTrak an innovator in touchless Biometric Access Control Systems (BACS) and revolutionary pedestrian gates. With this strategic agreement, CBC will partner with CrucialTrak in Japan, Australia, Canada, America, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin Ame...

Wiegand over-the-air protocol is no longer secure due to its original obscure and non-standard nature Farpointe Data, the access control provider of RFID solutions, is notifying its access control manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and dealers that hacking of access control systems has become a threat far bigger than most think. Protecting their end-users from hackers is imperative for channel partners. Cyber security breaches "The U.S. federal government suffered a s...

Allegion, Brivo integration offers installers a cost-effective security management solution Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, and Brivo, a global provider of cloud-based physical access control systems and mobile credentials, have worked together to provide customers with a cost-effective security management solution. The integration unites the security of Schlage NDE wireless locks and Brivo OnAir, Brivo’s flagship cloud-based access control solut...

Alongside their Electronic range, Locken will showcase a Mechatronic range of access control systems Locken, a provider of cable-free access control solutions, will be announcing the launch of a new range of highly innovative security systems at the forthcoming Security & Policing Home Office event, London, 7-9th March. Mechatronic range Alongside their prominent Electronic range, Locken will be showcasing a new Mechatronic range of access control systems. Combining the...

At ISC West 2017, visitors will be able to see the Genetec Retail Intelligence application At ISC West 2017, on booth #28055, Genetec, a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions will unveil the latest version of Security Center, its unified IP security flagship platform, as well as a new retail intelligence application targeted to retail marketing and operations users. The company will also showcase its new collaborative case management solution,...

Allegion and BadgePass have expanded their offering of credentials, readers and wireless electronic locks Allegion, a global security products and solutions provider, has announced that Schlage® NDE wireless locks now seamlessly integrate with BadgePass™ Access Manager – offering a suite of security and identity management solutions. The two companies have expanded their offering of credentials, readers and wireless electronic locks. Allegion NDE wireless...

The course provides an informative insight into the many technological advantages of the Aperio® system ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions has released the latest dates for its Aperio® training courses, offering a valuable overview of the many benefits to this innovative wireless locking technology. Free, one-day Aperio® training course The free, one-day course provides an informative insight into the many...

SALTO KS cloud-based access control offers the ability to manage access control from any internet platform SALTO has rebranded its Cloud-Based Wireless Locking Solution as SALTO KS, Keys as a Service. The inputs for this rebrand have come from a variety of sources, including valuable customer feedback, partners and installers. Real market feedback has been extremely helpful, especially for incremental product improvements. Evolution based on technology Another important sour...

SALTO’s electronic XS4 escutcheons and XS4 GEO cylinder passed SBD’s stringent security tests SALTO Systems, provider of wire free, wireless and cloud based access control solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation for its electronic security products. Their XS4 electronic escutcheons and XS4 GEO electronic cylinder products have not only passed SBD’s stringent security tests but also that these approved products will b...

SALTO will present the new SALTO XS4 One - an evolution of the Original model with a built-in new reader SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest innovations for the access control and security systems industry — including new Bluetooth Low Energy integrations— at Intersec 2017 taking place from 22-24 January 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. In a world where everything is gettin...

With crime against empty properties on the rise, public authorities aim to minimise the amount of time a council house stands vacant. However, multiple workers require access to prepare for every new tenant. Passing keys securely between all the relevant staff members is a major cause of delay. At Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC), the flexible mechatronic locking system CLIQ® helped streamline these workflows, upgrading security and saving money at the same time. Speeding up ke...

Operation of the locks on the door makes the system comfortable and easy to use TweeSteden Hospital had no fewer than 1600 lockers. Each employee had access throughout the year to a personal locker with a traditional lock. This had a number of disadvantages: keys disappeared without a trace, there was no insight into use of the lockers and management of them was opaque. During a major renovation project in the hospital, it became clear that there would no longer be suffic...

The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Mechanical Security businesses to dormakaba for $725 million in cash. The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT, which together represented LTM revenues and EBITDA of approximately...

Laidlaw was relaunched as an independent business in January 2016 Laidlaw—a provider of architectural ironmongery, balustrades, and security systems—is looking forward to continued growth in 2017 after its first 12 months as a successful independent business. Successful first year The company, which has eight regional centres across the UK, was relaunched in January 2016 and Managing Director Peter O’Brien says the first year of business has already seen it...

The price lists feature Camden products introduced in 2016 and those to be added in Q1 of 2017 Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce that its 2017 Price List is now available in both U.S. and Canadian editions. The 100+ page books detail all of Camden's offerings, including product overviews, features, specifications, and pricing. The price lists also feature all the new products Camden introduced in 2016, as well as ne...

Schlage AD-Series wireless electronic locking systems provide options – credentials, styles, and modes – that add to the Symmetry system’s flexibility, scalability, and control AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specialising in access control, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, welcomes Allegion as the newest certified member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  Allegion’s Schlage AD-400 Wire...

Security Direct (GB) Ltd chose SALTO’s XS4 wireless access control solution for Deansgate Deansgate, a brand new high specification serviced office building in Wolverhampton has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO systems to provide smart access control for its tenants and staff. Located in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Deansgate was previously an old HMRC VAT office and the landmark property dates back to the early 18th Century with a retained listed fa&cced...

Vanderbilt‘s integration with Allegion provides a cost-effective solution to meet evolving security needs Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the integration of its award-winning lite blue and bright blue access control solutions with Allegion's Schlage NDE Series wireless locks with ENGAGE technology. Streamlined security solution The integration between Vanderbilt and Allegion provides joint customers with a cost-effective solution...

BS 7960:2016 was revised to accommodate changes in the legal requirements for door security staff British Standards Institution, the business standards company, has revised BS 7960 Door Supervision – Code of Practice. The updated standard gives recommendations for the organisation and management of companies providing door supervision services, whether contracted or in-house, to licenses premises or events. Fulfilling legal requirements BS 7960:2016 was revised to acco...

ASSA ABLOY will be exhibiting at Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12 at Intersec 2017 As public and private sector organisations around the world seek cost-efficient access control solutions that do not compromise on security, the spotlight falls increasingly on wireless technologies — the heart of the ASSA ABLOY showcase at Intersec 2017, in Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12. Wireless access control Wireless technology is easy to install and maintain, and also makes it cost-e...

EVVA's next-gen AirKey that turns a smartphone into a key will be demonstrated live at Intersec 2017 The worldwide security market is booming – come to Dubai and witness all aspects of the industry. EVVA will be there again from 22 to 24 January 2017 (hall S1, stand C40). With more than 1,200 exhibitors Intersec is one of the largest and most influential trade fairs in the security industry. At the exhibition centre in Dubai EVVA will benefit from an excellent platform...

Abloy UK’s electric motor locks offer high security, with a secure external override and manual escape at all times Lock manufacturer Abloy UK has created a bespoke locking solution for ART Security Solutions (ART), to secure up to 1,000 Pod Works quirky phone box workstations across the UK, specifying the EL490 electric motor lock alongside interior and exterior keypads. The Pod Works workstations have been created using iconic red BT telephone boxes, and each typicall...

The SALTO Hospitality solution delivers a richer, smarter hospitality experience for guests and further business opportunities for hotels SALTO’s stylish AElement RFID lock now supports the company’s JustIN Mobile technology, offering hotel guests a convenient and keyless experience with the help of mobile access. By integrating AElement locks and mobile access, SALTO Hospitality makes it possible for guests and hotel staff to use their mobile devices as a key, re...