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ASSA ABLOY's Aperio range of products will be showcased at the event ASSA ABLOY Access Control together with Gallagher Security will be presenting an integrated approach to access control at Higher Education Expo. Held at London Olympia on 17th October 2013, ASSA ABLOY Access Control and Gallagher are on stand 41, showing the latest integrated access control systems and innovative new product releases. On display will be the revolutionary Aperio wireless locking solution, w...

aptiQ smart credentials increase the security of information kept on a card Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that Key Systems, Inc., manufacturer of high security electronic asset control devices and high security management software to provide real-time event reporting has joined the aptiQ Alliance program. Customers can now use one credential, a high security aptiQ smart card, with Key Systems, Inc. products to gain access to and track medical devices,...

TDSi has seen a 15% rise in turnover during the first quarter of 2013 Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has celebrated another year of success by holding a Summer Party for its UK-based team. The event, which took place at the stunning coastal setting of Branksome Dene Chine near Bournemouth, was a chance for the team to get together and celebrate the company’s impressive achievements over the last 12 months. These included a 15% rise in turnover during the...

The agenda for the CPD seminar includes an introduction to ASSA ABLOY and its Access Control business unit ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new CPD Seminar to help clients understand how keyless access solutions operate and can work effectively to enhance security in a range of applications. The new seminar, accredited by RIBA, aims to deliver a better understanding on keyless access solutions such as ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s wireless Aperio™ locking so...

The Smartair system was installed to upgrade a mechanical key lock to an all-encompassing access control solution Mul-T-Lock’s innovative Smartair handle sets have been fitted to a number of office doors within the Chief Executive’s Department of Leicestershire County Council. The Smartair system was purchased to upgrade a mechanical key lock system to an all-encompassing access control solution. Leicestershire County Council was recommended Smartair by Morgan&rsq...

The Group leads in areas such as access control, identification technology, entrance automation ASSA ABLOY has been ranked 78th in Forbes' list of the world's most innovative companies 2013. "I'm very pleased that we have achieved such success with our R&D," says Johan Molin, President and CEO. “This is the result of our substantial investments in innovation in the past seven years. ASSA ABLOYs R&D investments have increased by 129% since 2005. Our ambition is t...

The partnership will offer streamlined integration between Genetec’s SMC and locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Together, Genetec and ASSA ABLOY will offer streamlined integration between Genetec’s SMC (Synergis Master Controlle...

SALTO Systems raised funds by assisting a charity cycle team from Citadines Apart’hotels SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire free and wireless access control solutions, have assisted a charity cycle team from Citadines Apart’hotels to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. Staff from The Ascott Ltd, a global network of fully-equipped serviced apartments across Europe and Asia Pacific offering the privacy of your own apartment while enjoying the convenience...

ASSA 580 electric lock with split spindle function and ASSA 179E-2 emergency exit device were selected Evacuation in case of fire is a challenge for hospitals. Escape routes must not become weak points, and staff has to be able to re-enter quickly. Stockholm’s Karolinska University Hospital solved the problem using the ASSA ABLOY 580 electric lock. It is not enough for people just to be able to escape through an emergency exit. Staff may have to re-enter to help patient...

i2 Office offers fully serviced and furnished offices of the highest quality with the latest technology to suit all sizes of business in prime city centre locations across the UK. What was the challenge? Prior to Aperio, each sub-let i2 office was being hardwired into an existing access control system, which was proving costly and time consuming. How did Aperio meet the customer requests? Every office across the UK is now anticipated to change to ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locking solution....

For the access control element of the security package SALTO XS4 stand alone escutcheons were selected Pioneer School in Basildon, Essex, is a specialist school aimed at providing pupils with severe learning and physical disabilities with a range of facilities that will enable them to prepare for independence in adult life. Formerly two separate special needs schools – Elmbrook School and Moat House School – the schools amalgamated to form Pioneer School...

EMEA Sales Leader of Hospitality, Peter Romanov, will head up the new sales organisation Global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has created a new EMEA-wide sales organisation for its CISA hotel security brand, and the rest of Europe, Middle East and Africa, in order to provide a bespoke, one-stop-shop service to the global hospitality market. To support the growing hospitality market in the UK and abroad, Ingersoll Rand has developed a network of dedi...

300 doors have been equipped with ASSA dp 4400 high-security cylinders Stadiums with areas that must occasionally be closed to the public pose security problems that require complex solutions. At Helsingborg Arena, ASSA met this challenge by supplying cylinders, lock housings, handles, accessories and automatic doors. Since it opened in November 2012, the arena has become the main venue for indoor sports in Helsingborg in the south of Sweden. It is open to the public from...

ARAS & RBH Security Group Ltd is the latest access control specialist to integrate with ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio wireless locking solutions using innovative hub technology to deliver total building security. ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online and offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. A...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has extended its range of panic exit hardware accessories with the introduction of the Briton 9260 Outside Access Device (OAD) with mechanical digital code lock, the first of its kind within the Briton series. The Briton 9260 OAD provides a means of accessing doors from the outside and has been designed specifically for areas which require restricted but convenient access such as offices, workshops and storerooms. The mecha...

ASSA ABLOY's team in Finlanddeveloped a series of mechanicaland electromechanical SuperWeather Proof (SWP) padlocks Storms, burning sun and biting frost place huge strain on high-security installations in telecom and energy networks, for example. Now ABLOY has answered a client need for padlocks that can withstand the most extreme weather conditions. A railway company in Asia was using ABLOY CLIQ padlocks, which contain electronics. Constant exposure to dust, mud and wa...

ASSA’s ARX users enjoy a high-security advanced online system with convenient offline readers The Södra Hamnen housing cooperative in Luleå wanted a simple and secure lock system that is easy to administer. “It should also be future-proof,” says deputy chairperson Christer Ejderberg. The clear choice was ASSA ARX. Södra Hamnen is the most attractive residential area in Luleå, and also one of the biggest housing cooperatives in the north...

Pioneer School in Basildon, Essex, is a specialist school aimed at providing pupils with severe learning and physical disabilities with a range of facilities that will enable them to prepare for independence in adult life. Formerly two separate special needs schools – Elmbrook School and Moat House School – the schools amalgamated to form Pioneer School based on the existing two campuses of Elmbrook and Moat House. The school then moved to new, purpose built premises on its current...

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locking solution allows free egress via the lock handle as and when required ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s innovative Aperio wireless locking solution has been fitted by system integrators Choice Security Solutions Ltd to complete an access control solution in Thames Reach’s Employment Academy, a Grade II Listed late Victorian ‘Baroque’ building. Located on Peckham Road in Camberwell, Thames Reach’s Employment Aca...

SALTO’s standalone battery powered RFID products from the XS4 and GEO range are installed at the sporting facility Scotland’s newest international sporting facility, the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow, has installed SALTO RFID electronic locks to provide a state-of-the-art access control solution as part of its overall security package. The centre has just re-opened its doors to the public after a £13.8million refurbishment to make it rea...

Netgenium has integrated Aperio L100 and PINPad wireless locks with its PolicyServer Network Solution Netgenium Systems has become the first access control specialist to integrate with ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio locking solutions using latest IP hub technology to directly connect and deliver a complete building security system. ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or exist...

Available only from Von Duprin, a new visual status indicator option for exit devices provides at-a-glance verification of the locked/unlocked status of the door. The indicators for the Von Duprin 98/99 Series Rim exit devices are similar to those offered on Schlage L-Series locks. As a result, teachers can easily identify if the door is locked and quickly secure the door’s exit device if it is unlocked. The new visual status indicator is available as an option on exit devices for both new...

On site, all keys and electronic cards are tagged with Traka’s management systems to ensure access to the building With the increasing demand for internet-related services, BT’s flagship International Data Centre in Cardiff is leading the way to transforming the company from a telephone supplier to a leading IT provider. Occupied by 250 highly trained staff managing the sensitive requirements of BT’s customers worldwide, BT Cardiff is a 60,000 sq. ft. facili...

SALTO XS4 uses RFID technology to communicate with the central access control database stored on the college’s server Strode College is one of England's top performing colleges for further and higher education, offering a wide range of academic and vocational courses, training and leisure courses for the community. It has a range of high quality general and specialist learning environments and resources to support students in their studies. Most of the on-campus faciliti...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has extended its door hardware range with the introduction of Briton by Randi, a complete range of stainless steel designer door fittings. Briton by Randi is a contemporary range of Scandinavian designer door fittings which comprises lever handles, pull handles, bathroom turns and indicators, escutcheons and door stops.  The range has been developed for a superior technical and aesthetic quality and has been designed f...

The existing system has a number of spare channels, which allows the addition of ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks Grosvenor Technology’s new SATEON browser-based access control system has revolutionised Gateway College’s management of its security, student attendance and daily registration. Leicester-based Gateway 6th Form College has 1,600 students and staff, and offers both A Level and vocational courses, helping to prepare the students for university and employm...

Over 221 CyberLock electronic cylinders installed in the elementary and middle schools  Ensuring a safe school environment Southampton School District (SHSD) is nestled in the beach village of Southampton, New York. As part of the summer colony known as The Hamptons, it has a mix of middle-income neighbourhoods, rural farms, and an affluent estate section. The village is anchored by the elementary, middle, and high schools which are at the very centre of community activi...

CyberLock electronic padlocks were installed on the remote watershed gates, storage units, and utility sheds Managing access to watersheds The Cedar River Water System was developed by the City of Seattle in 1895. Almost 100%-owned by the city and under the management of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), the watershed encompasses 90,638 acres of pristine forest land in the Cascade Mountains. The Cedar River Watershed along with the 12,500-acre South Fork Tolt River Watershed su...

Each person's key is programmed with their individual access privileges and time schedules Elevating Campus Safetyand Security University of the Pacific, located in Central California, made a decision to elevate the level of safety and security on their campuses and in their buildings. Robert Miller, Card System Manager at Pacific, says, “We were not experiencing security problems, but were looking for solutions that would reduce the potential for problems in the future...

Toppenish installed CyberLock cylinders in all the exterior doors throughout the district Increasing security & safety Toppenish School District, located in the heart of the Yakima Valley in Washington State, had been experiencing key control issues and needed to be more proactive about security. The district serves approximately 3,300 students attending 9 schools ranging from preschool through grade 12. Challenge: Accountability & key control Over the years, keys w...