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The Inception 3.2 firmware update has now been released. With this latest firmware release, users can present biometric credentials as well as traditional access cards to gain entry. Facial recognition, fingerprint scans and iris scans can all now be used as access credentials and this allows for more advanced security configurations for clients. For example, during office hours users could present either a face scan, or card or PIN to access a building but after-hours facial recognition is rev...

Access control is a central concern for schools globally, both in the K-12 and university space, where the balance between openness and safety can be difficult to outline. Technology that restricts access yet allows for the freedom of traffic flow must also account for the fact that emergencies happen. Having a comprehensive policy for visitor management and appropriate access levels for students, faculty and staff requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. In its effort to address this c...

Hikvision, a globally renowned provider of innovative security products and solutions, announced its new access control and time attendance offerings, the MinMoe Face Recognition Terminals, promising a new era of face recognition access control is coming. To meet a multitude of real-world scenarios and customer needs, the MinMoe Face Recognition Terminals lineup features four total series: Value Series, Pro Series, Ultra Series, and Face Recognition Modules for Turnstile. With powerful function...

Pedestal PRO, the manufacturer for access control pedestals, in cooperation with Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has introduced a freestanding entry station tower for use with Aiphone’s multi-tenant GT Series.   Pedestal PRO’s 64TOW-AIP-001-304 is a beautiful, low-profile, brushed stainless steel tower designed to accommodate the Aiphone GT-DMBN-SSP Video Entry Station component.   Its modern shape, featuring a...

OPTEX EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa Region) and all its sister companies continue to follow local governmental guidelines and laws regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here is an update on the company operations across the region. OPTEX Europe, EMEA Headquarters is open and able to process orders, ship and receive goods; and handle technical enquiries. For technical enquiries, the best option is to email the company at tech-support@optex-europe.com, and their tech team will get back as...

ASSA ABLOY publicly launches the RITE Slide, an integrated opening assembly where all individual door components are included to create a complete door system. RITE Slide is engineered for a wide array of applications and industries, specifically where sound control and space are critical to the design, such as medical exam rooms, patient rooms, offices and hotel meeting spaces. “Drawing on years of experience and expertise in building acoustically rated door systems, RITE Slide is an inn...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, introduced its IXG Series IP-based video intercom, a comprehensive solution providing multi-tenant and mixed-use building managers with reliable network communication and entry security along with the convenience of a tenant mobile app. The IXG Series integrates multiple security layers to meet property managers’ needs for a single facility or an entire portfolio of mixed-use properties. The cloud-bas...

Napco Security Technologies has announced the availability of its award-winning iSecure Complete Cellular Alarm Systems, now at distribution centers nationwide. iSecure is designed to help security professionals to be more competitive, adding more residential accounts and new RMR, while offering the professional-grade security systems, remote Smart App & notification alerts consumers want. iSecure Cellular Alarm Systems iSecure is uniquely installable in about an hour, and programmable usi...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that the company has hired a new Service Sales Manager and further expanded its national and enterprise sales teams to support continued strong demand for security entrance solutions in the Americas. With hundreds of entrance installations across the country, Boon Edam is committed to helping organisations keep their solutions running for many years with minimal interruptions. Al Vandine has com...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation, control and locking products, is pleased to introduce its CX-12 PLUS Door Interface Relay. Designed for easy interconnection of automatic doors with access control, time control, telephone entry and fire alarm systems, it provides bi-directional sequencing of two door operators in vestibule applications. And, the new ‘PLUS’ feature supports basic restroom control (locked & unlocked). Easy system interconnection The CX-12 Plu...

For any access control job up to 96 doors, the user will soon be able to streamline the installations by centralising the power supply and access control modules, all in one secure enclosure. At this year’s ISC Show, don’t miss DMP’s expanded line of access enclosures, giving users multiple access system options to meet their applications. The new enclosures will allow the user to install multiple DMP access control modules and power supply, all together in one place. “T...

Analysys Mason, a global technology analyst firm, announces the findings of its global study into cyber security buying and adoption trends in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) worldwide. The study of 3000 companies in ten countries across North America, Western Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia–Pacific identified that SMBs often struggle to find adequate security solutions and lack in-depth security knowledge. Analysys Mason values the worldwide cyber-security market for SM...

Door Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, is calling for higher standards of fire door inspections, after concerns surrounding fire safety in education buildings. Shockingly, there are over 1,000 school fires a year in the UK, costing an average of £2.8m in larger incidents, with one education insurer reporting that the large majority of UK schools are found to have ‘poor’ fire protection systems. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requir...

ASSA ABLOY is introducing a new power supply solution — the Securitron AQL Series with real-time monitoring capabilities from LifeSafety Power. The Securitron AQL Series, part of ASSA ABLOY’s Electronic Security Hardware offering, provides efficient, reliable power supplies to support access control systems – from single-door specs to expansive enterprise systems. It improves functionality and efficiency for the end user, saving time and money with real-time data and the abilit...

ASSA ABLOY has received phase one conditional clearance by the EU Commission for ASSA ABLOY, as a 39% shareholder in the Swiss company Agta Record, to indirectly acquire the 54% shareholding in Agta Record from the shareholders of Agta finance (the “Acquisition”). Closing of the Acquisition is expected in the second half of 2020 after all remaining closing conditions and the EU Commission requirements have been fulfilled. Agta Record "Receiving the EU Commission´s approval i...

Reaffirming its commitment to enable customers to affordably and easily blanket every square foot of their buildings with gunfire detection coverage, Safe Zone announced the immediate availability of its next-generation Safe Zone Gunfire Detection System, which now features a patent-pending tri-mode data capture system and automated rapid 9-1-1 connection. The next-generation Safe Zone solution will be formally unveiled later this month at ISC West 2020 at Booth #2045 in the Las Vegas Conventio...

Smart lock technology provider BoxLock announced it has secured $4.5 million in equity funding. Launched in 2017, the Atlanta-based company’s technology uses barcode scanning to secure unattended deliveries to residences and businesses. Proprietary barcode technology BoxLock’s smart padlock unlocks when out-for-delivery packages are scanned with their proprietary barcode technology. The company’s inventory, access, and security solutions integrate into existing systems t...

All Round Security has rolled out a high tech mobile workforce system connecting field service engineers in real-time to the office as part of an end-to-end management system. With clients including Heathrow Airport, Arcadia, Mitie and Cloud FM, All Round Security install and maintain security roller shutters, doors and barriers across the UK. Since going live, the cloud-based system from Leeds-based BigChange has boosted productivity and customer service. All Round Security had previously impl...

At ISC West 2020, on booth # 26055, Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions is slated to unveil a new version of Security Center, the company’s open-architecture platform that unifies video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. Genetec will also showcase the latest version of Genetec ClearID, its physical identity a...

As security requirements expand to smaller buildings and lobbies, architects and specifiers are looking for compact optical turnstiles that provide a high level of security in the limited space available. With this problem in mind, Alvarado has introduced its most compact barrier optical turnstile to date, the SU4500. Designed for high-end facilities where space is at a premium, the new SU4500 has a compact 38” cabinet length but doesn’t compromise on security, throughput performanc...

Tamworth-based trade association, the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF), is reflecting on what has been one of its most successful years to date. In 2015, the pro-active federation had under 300 members on its books, but just alone in the past five years that number has seen considerable growth across every area of the organisation with more than 500 members. It remains the oldest trade association in the industry, and the ‘go to’ body for technical knowledge, information, advice, a...

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned security entrances and architectural revolving doors provider, has announced that they are introducing a new optical turnstile, the Speedlane Compact, in a world premiere, in booth #8037 at the ISC West exhibition in Las Vegas on March 18-20, 2020. ISC West is the international largest security event in North America bringing together close to 30,000 participants for networking, education and discovery of new technology. In addition to showcasing this newest...

In the pursuit to develop the smartest locking technology for the markets, Camlock Systems has engineered and manufactured their strongest electronic latch yet. Packed with innovative features, the exclusive Series 100 is an ultra-strength motorised rotary latch that epitomises Camlocks commitment to creating flexible, high-quality, modular locking solutions. By understanding the customers’ needs and keeping pace with their technological advances, Camlock is able to channel over 100 years...

Allegion US, global provider of security products and solutions, has announced the launch of the Schlage ALX Series – a first in modular design for cylindrical locks. ALX Series cylindrical, grade 2 locks The ALX Series cylindrical, grade 2 lock is an evolution of the earlier AL Series, which was based on Walter Schlage’s first commercially sold lock, the A button lock. This first cylindrical design lock was so innovative in its time that it changed the industry, and so enduring a...

Security assessments are a crucial procedure for any organisation, regardless of size or current security measures. This helpful guide to security assessments will explain what they are, what is assessed, by who, and why they are important to any sized organisation.  What is a security assessment? Security assessments are very self-explanatory; they are assessments of an organisation’s security, considering potential risks and current vulnerabilities. From schools, offices, and hos...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, will introduce two new door controllers at the upcoming ISC West Show in Las Vegas, March 18-20. Visitors at the event will be among the first to view the company’s new eight door ‘eio+’ and the two door ‘dio.’ Each offer expanded benefits and functionality when used as part of a pdk io system. The 2-door dio unit includes a power monitoring feature that alerts dealers to any powe...

Hanwha Techwin has strengthened its range of intelligent traffic management solutions with the introduction of highly cost-effective Serverless ANPR. Easy to configure camera-to-camera IP communication technology enables up to 4 Wisenet ANPR cameras, (1 master camera and 3 slaves), to simultaneously capture and transmit data to a convenient user interface. Affordable edge-based solution Taking advantage of a powerful chipset, the easy to configure Serverless ANPR solution is with 95% accuracy...

Viking Electronics Inc. has announced the release of its brand new 2020 Product catalogueue. The catalogueue features many new innovations, as well as Viking’s core products – such as emergency phones, door entry systems, paging amplifiers, mass notification systems, hot line phones, and more. The catalogue is a comprehensive “go-to” resource - offering countless ideas and custom solutions for “Access Control” to “Zone Paging” and everything in bet...

ASSA ABLOY’s range of door closers is one of the few available on the market to satisfy the certification demands of uninsulated metal fire doors, the ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control Group has announced. At the end of 2017, a number of UKAS accredited authorities withdrew certification for almost all door closers used on uninsulated metal fire doors. While a number of these certifications have since been reinstated, they typically only cover the use of door closers on the si...

Meesons, the provider of anti-tailgating entrance control solutions, introduces Rev 190, the world’s first revolving door to achieve certification to Loss Prevention Standard (LPS) 1175: Issue 8 up to C5 (SR3). By introducing the world’s first LPS 1175 approved Revolving Door, Meesons has raised the bar in terms of security for prestigious buildings and entrance ways where retaining aesthetics is a priority. LPCB certification of the Rev 190 Revolving Door to LPS 1175 provides indep...