Electronic access control - News

  SALTO's technology access control systemswill be present at IFSEC South Africa 2010 SALTO Systems, the leading global provider of advanced technology access control solutions, will be introducing its latest product innovations at IFSEC South Africa Securex. The range will be on show in Hall 2 Stand D10 from 31 August to 2September 2010. "Increasing our sales into the fast developing South African security market is of key strategic importance to SALTO, so exh...

 The briefings were arranged for security companies providing frontline security staff to guard crowded places Over 160 directors and managers from security companies in the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) enjoyed a series of industry briefings organised by the Government's Office for Security & Counter-Terrorism (OSCT) in London on Wednesday 10th February. The briefings were attended by representatives from the BSIA's Security Guarding, Cash and Valuables in Transit (CVIT)...

 HB 1409 would prohibit use of biometrics as part of identification cardsA bill being considered by the New Hampshire legislature that would ban nearly all uses of biometrics is an inappropriate response to privacy concerns that would deprive residents of an important security technology, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has told state lawmakers. HB 1409 would prohibit any government agency or private entity from using biometrics as part of identification cards - except for...

  The TRU650 BACS secures physical access to enterprise environments with a centralised database Integrated Biometrics has announced that its fingerprint biometric access control solution, the TRU650, has received Lenel factory certification.  As part of this certification, Integrated Biometrics is now a partner member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Programme. The TRU650 Biometric Access Control System (BACS) secures physical access to enterprise environments with...

 VSG Systems has gained accreditation from Honeywell as an installer of its Pro-Watch® rangeVSG Systems, one of Britain's fastest growing providers of security services, has broadened its product portfolio and laid the foundations for even greater future success by gaining accreditation from Honeywell as an installer of the highly regarded Pro-Watch® range of access control, CCTV and video analytics systems. The new accreditation builds on VSG's existing close relationship with Hone...

Brad Rollans of LEGIC and Jason Buckman of SBD Companies, look forward to a successful partnershipLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, strengthens its market position in the USA announcing a new partnership with Detroit based system integrator SBD Companies. The partnership will result in new security solutions based on the multifunctional identification technology LEGIC advant. Through the agreement, SBD is respond...

VIVOTEK joins PSIA to further fulfil its commitment to the interoperability and standardisation of IP surveillance devicesVIVOTEK is proud to announce that the company has joined the PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) organisation in an attempt to further fulfil its commitment to the interoperability and standardisation of IP surveillance devices.The PSIA is a global consortium focused on promoting interoperability of IP-enabled security devices across all segments of the securit...

So Secure receives Certificate of Excellence for fulfilling insurance and industry standardSo Secure, specialist supplier of security services to the Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London areas, has received its Certificate of Excellence from the SSAIB (Security Systems Alarms Inspection Board) following its fourth successful visit.The SSAIB award scheme works on faultless inspections. So Secure is visited by the organisation approximately every six months, who then inspect installations and...

Guido Salerno of Securiton AG, and Hanspeter Kündig of LEGIC, are looking forward to a successful partnershipSecuritas Group Switzerland - represented by Securiton AG - is a new LEGIC licence partner. Securiton thus meets growing demand for LEGIC based access control systems and widens its offer to include secure, contactless solutions in the field of personal identification. Alongside Securiton AG, the Group's companies, Schrack-Seconet, BIXI Systems and Securiton GmbH, are also partners o...

BSIA welcomes the consultation paper on the proposed introduction of additional training for door supervisorsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's consultation paper on the proposed introduction of additional training for door supervisors.Launched in December 2009, the consultation aims to make new skills in physical intervention, first aid, dealing with young people and awareness of the threat of terrorism, a basic requirement for all door superviso...

SALTO Systems will be showcasing several new access control products and technologies at INTERSEC 2010SALTO Systems will be showcasing several new access control products and its exciting new advanced state-of-the-art wireless access control technology at INTERSEC 2010.A major jump forward in battery operated access control technology, the new wireless electronic lock system provides a real time access control solution without the need for wiring.This new wireless access control system...

BSIA's Access Control Section is highlighting the benefits that users can gain from access control technologyFollowing the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) recent research into crime in the recession, the Association's Access Control Section is highlighting the benefits that users can gain from access control technology.The BSIA's research revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climate with 92% of respondents retaining the same lev...

Metro has been honoured for its 90th anniversary celebration and for its deployment of VESDA by XtralisXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that in a ceremony in the city of Madrid, CEO Samir Samhouri honoured the Metro for its 90th anniversary celebration and for its forward-thinking deployment of VESDA by Xtralis aspirating smoke detectors (ASDs) across the Madrid Metro system to safeguard passengers, staff and rail infrastru...

HID Global has extended it's iCLASS® readers for the Dutch government's Rijkspas program HID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the launch of its Rijkspas-compliant iCLASS®smart card reader designed for Dutch government agencies adopting MIFARE DESFire® EV1 smart card technology. Featuring DESFire EV1 technology and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to protect data transfer between the credential and...

Tyco International will be unveiling a host of innovative access control, intrusion & video products at Intersec Tyco International will be unveiling a host of innovative access control, intrusion & video products from its American Dynamics, Bentel Security, CEM Systems, DSC, Kantech and Software House brands at Intersec, Dubai. The exhibition takes place on 17th-19th January at the Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre. The latest solutions include: Ameri...

Portendo signed a distribution agreement with a local partner, Indianeye SecurityPortendo has signed a distribution agreement with a local partner, Indianeye Security, to demonstrate and market the 'P.Eye standoff explosives trace detection system' throughout the region. As a part of the agreement Indianeye Security will be setting up the first ever P.Eye demonstration facility outside of Europe. Located in New Delhi, the demonstration facility will be built to show the Portendo CheckPort concep...

G4S Technology is the new name for the security technology arm of G4SG4S Technology is the new name for the security technology arm of G4S, the world's leading international security solutions group.Previously known as G4Tec, the new name reinforces the ongoing strategy to be a world leader in the creation and deployment of building security systems for critical and secure environments.The first visible change as a result of the rebranding initiative is celebrated by the launch of the Technology...

Scott Elliott takes up the newly created position of director of government sales for Hirsch ElectronicsBuilding on the success of its Government Program Group, Hirsch has announced it is again expanding its resources for the U.S. and international government markets by promoting Scott Elliott, formerly eastern district manager, to the newly created position of director of government sales. Mr. Elliott will team with Hirsch's well-respected Government Program Group (GPG) and its director, L...

CNL will supply its award winning software to Sphere Security to market as a UK Certified PartnerCNL, a leading developer of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software and Sphere Security Limited, one of the UK's leading security system integrators, jointly announce they have entered into a partnership agreement. Through this partnership CNL will supply its award winning software, IPSecurityCenter™, to Sphere Security to market as a UK Certified Partner.This partnership...

Honeywell recently held a Technology Day for its Installers and Systems IntegratorsHoneywell recently held a Technology Day for its Installers and Systems Integrators. Part of the Honeywell Partner of Choice events series, it took place at Mercedes Benz World in Surrey, and provided delegates with the opportunity to learn about Honeywell's latest innovative security solutions from product experts. Topics included IP solutions, managed access control, ACUIX ES PTZ camera portfolio, video analytic...

BSIA has revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climateResearch from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climate with 92% of respondents retaining the same level of investment.BSIA Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, comments: "It is encouraging that UK plc continues to take security seriously despite the pressures of the current econ...

Mayflex has gained certification to the environmental management system standard, ISO 14001Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is pleased to announce that it has gained certification to the internationally recognised environmental management system standard, ISO 14001.The subject of climate change is of great importance, and Mayflex felt it was vital to react to the growing relevance of the issue. Mayflex knew that attaining ISO...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010For the twelfth year running the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010 - the international meeting platform for security, safety and fire protection companies.The exhibition plays a major role in reflecting the security industry worldwide and will be an excellent opportunity for UK companies to showcase th...

 SKIDATA's target markets for controlled access have significantly diversified over the yearsSALTO Systems has recently signed a license agreement with SKIDATA AG, for the implementation of their FLEXSPACE RFID technology into SALTO RFID access control products.The development phase of this agreement is now complete, and SALTO is proud to announce that the implementation has been certified by SKIDATA. FLEXSPACE compatible SALTO products are now available.Moreover, thanks to SALTO's "fu...

HID Global's smart cards and brand readers are compatible with McAfee Endpoint EncryptionHID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the company's Crescendo® smart cards and OMNIKEY® brand readers have been successfully tested for compatibility with McAfee® Endpoint Encryption. Through its inclusion in the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance™ (SIA), HID Global is recognised among leading security innov...

PROSEC 2010 - Premium trade show of homeland securityPROSEC 2010, is the first congress- exhibition event, held in Greece (Athens, 26- 28 February 2010) for Goods, Products & Services for Law Enforcement and Security Industry Professionals.Along with the main support of Attica's POLICE OFFICERS UNION and significant institutional partners, they aim to cover the great necessity of the specific industry to get in touch with products and services, which will upgrade the infrastructures and...

System integrator Kapsch BusinessCom AG will become the new business partner of NedapNedap Security Management and Kapsch BusinessCom AG have announced that they entered into a partnership agreement to collaborate on the Austrian security market.System integrator Kapsch BusinessCom AG will become the new Business Partner of Nedap, the Dutch manufacturer of security management and access control systems. The agreement between both parties is aimed at expanding Nedap's activities in Austria. With...

Counter Terror Expo will take centre stage at London Olympia, 14-15 April 2010Counter Terror Expo, the pre-eminent specialist conference and exhibition dedicated to addressing the continuing worldwide threat from terrorism, will take centre stage at London Olympia, 14-15 April 2010. The event, now in its second successful year, brings together leading experts and professionals in the world of terrorism and counter-terrorism, to debate the threats faced and identify appropriate methodologies to n...

CRYPTO-MAS received Silver Medal in the Information Security Product of the Year category The value of bringing the Software-as-a-Service concept to the world of password protection has been underlined with CRYPTOCard's latest success at the UK IT Industry Awards 2009, co-sponsored by the British Computer Society. CRYPTOCard's CRYPTO-MAS Passwords-as-a-Service two-factor authentication (2FA) solution was awarded the Silver Medal in the Information Security Product of the Year...

  Sphere Security and SightLogix announce their plan to expand UK market opportunitiesSphere Security and SightLogix®, Inc. jointly announced that the two companies have entered into a reseller partnership. SightLogix, a US-based manufacturer, will be supplying its automated outdoor surveillance camera solutions for perimeter security and critical infrastructure applications to Sphere Security, one of the UK's leading security system integrators. The agreement will create...