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SALTO Systems launches XS4 One, a robust new locking solution for securing internal doors. The new XS4 One is a stylish, battery-operated electronic escutcheon that is totally wire-free and networked through the SALTO Virtual Network and SALTO Wireless network. It provides a reliable solution for electronic access control in a wide variety of applications. Simple installation Simple installation is possible on any type of door, including those with narrow frames. Its body and escutcheon are ma...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands Inc., the provider of residential security, announces Kwikset Convert, the company’s new Z-Wave Smart Lock Conversion Kit. The kit will turn mechanical locks – even non-Kwikset locks – into smart, electronic locks, bringing the convenience of keyless entry and home automation to new consumer audiences. Kwikset Convert The Conversion Kit replaces the interior half of an existing lock without changing the exterior. Consequently, Kwikset Convert...

Aperio® wireless access control has been supercharged with the new Aperio® V3 platform. Now, ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® wireless locks react in a heartbeat to user credentials or administrator commands – and the upgrade is about more than just speed. With V3, Aperio® Online integration also supports multiple features that boost OEM system flexibility, and enhances user-friendliness for both integrators and end-users. Privacy Mode/Escape & Return In Privacy Mode, an au...

Austrian locking technology specialist EVVA has joined Secured by Design (SBD), the UK’s police crime prevention initiative, which seeks to improve building security to reduce crime. SBD has accredited six of the company’s Euro Profile cylinder locks – all BSI Kitemark certified 3KSplus, EPS and MCS. EVVA, ‘Erfindungs-Versuchs-Verwertungs-Anstalt’ (Invention, Experimentation and Application Institute), is an Austrian family-owned business with its roots dating back...

Schlage®, a brand of Allegion that creates technologically advanced lock products to help multi- and single-family owners secure properties, has released nationwide survey results indicating three in four Americans have doubted whether they locked their door. These findings underscore a potential differentiator for mixed-use properties that offer new security technologies to bring peace of mind to residents and homeowners. Advanced locking devices Released in tandem with Wakefield Researc...

The White Paper – “Securing Telecom Networks of the Future” - describes the threats and challenges faced by the industry specifically related to tower and site security, and introduces new locking solutions to minimise these risks. With leading professional service companies ranking quality and reliability as a top priority for the telecom sector in the coming years, the growing demand for higher service levels and security is also affecting regulation and legislation, which i...

Axis Communications has collaborated with SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH to launch a fully integrated, IP-based digital locking and access control system. The integration represents an advanced, cost-effective wireless lock and access control solution that is ideal for replacing physical keys in buildings. SmartIntego battery-powered digital locks in the form of either cylinders, padlocks or door handles connect wirelessly via its GatewayNode to AXIS A1001 door controller and AXIS Entry Manager s...

ASSA, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the manufacturer of door opening solutions, will be displaying its award-winning ASSA CLIQ Remote electro-mechanical locking solution at the IFSEC International Safety & Health Expo between 20 - 22nd June at the ExCeL London. ASSA CLIQ Remote ASSA CLIQ Remote will be showcased on stand N200 hosted by Traka, an ASSA ABLOY brand specialising in key and asset management solutions. Simon Wilson, National Sales Manager for ASSA CLIQ Remote, will be on the stan...

ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is committed to educating and supporting its dealer network so they can better compete in the security market. As part of this commitment, ZKAccess has recently created three new "dealer-focused" positions. ZKAccess new positions The new Training & Course Development Manager, Delmar Dossantos, is developing and conducting Access Control training courses in ZKAccess distributors’ learning centres all...

Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, introduces the M-RQE70 - PIR ‘Request-to-Exit" detector. It is the first completely new REX detector to be introduced to the security market in more than 15 years and offers a completely new design that improves PIR REX detector performance. New REX detector features This ‘full featured’ REX detector includes door contact, card reader and switch inputs, two relay outputs, sounder and tamper alarm...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce that its burglary-resistant electric door strike models CX-ED2079, CX-1079L and CX-ED1079DL are now UL1034 Certified. These ‘Universal’ electric strikes for cylindrical locksets are equipped with three stainless steel faceplates designed for ANSI square, round and wood frames and are setting the new industry standard for quality, features and affordability. Camden Door Controls model feat...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest products and a new showroom at the 27th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo in June.Networking with peers from public and private sectors“ASIS NYC is an excellent opportunity for SALTO Systems to share our electronic lock innovations with our peers in the security industry, especially since we just launched our new SALTO XSperience product showcase and training centre just a few miles aw...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has successfully re-tested its products to Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) 1175: Issue 7, greatly increasing the scope of certification for its security door range. Pickersgill-Kaye locking systems The doors have been independently tested by the Building Research Establishment to the latest issue of the security standard, with the doors fitted with the Pickersgill-Kaye range of single and multi-point...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announced its new partnership with Singapore-based installation specialist LITESTAR Technologies Pte Ltd. LITESTAR is the trusted provider of integrated total electronic security solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, along with multi-national corporations and governments in ASEAN markets.Integrated access control solutionsReflecting upon the partnership, LITESTAR’s Jason Ang commented, “TDSi offers high quality enterprise-level, fully...

AElement Fusion is an electronic lock with a sleek reader accentuated by an interactive light ring that illuminates when access credentials are presented. It eliminates lock hardware on the door by encasing all electronic components inside the door itself, making security virtually invisible. Its modernistic, minimal design blends effortlessly with any style of hotel décor, and its RFID, Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatible technologies enable it to se...

A provider of door activation and locking devices, Camden Door Controls introduces another new addition to its next generation of restroom control and emergency call systems. Camden's latest CM-AF540SO 'Press for Emergency Assistance' and illuminated annunciator, designed for industrial and commercial applications where illuminated signage and an audible indicator is required, gives you volume control to adjust sounder output. The illuminated annunciator with sounder is perfect for areas such a...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, continues to lead the barrier-free door control market with the introduction of the first activation and annunciation system using touchless switches.Camden's new CX-WC16 touchless switch restroom control system reduces the spread of germs and combines activation and annunciation in one device. The CX-WC16 system provides a complete equipment package with compliance with the latest building code requirements.CX-33 advanced...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, has added the new CX-LRS series latching relays, enabling the use of momentary ‘request for assistance’ switches, to their line of next generation emergency call systems. CX-LRS latching relays The CX-LRS latching relays give customers the option for either push button or key switch system reset. In addition to individual 12 and 24 V latching relays, Camden also offers latching relay system kits—the CX-W...

As part of the introduction of Camden's second generation of restroom control and emergency call systems, Camden has released their new Aura CM-54i (square surface mount) and CM-55i (Square flush mount) push plate switch enclosures, with selectable Red/Green/Blue illumination. Aura illuminated enclosures provide field selection of 'idle' colour ('on' during the normal state) and 'active' colour ('on' when the switch is pressed or relay is activated), an audible sounder and Form ‘C’...

Securitron, well known for its portfolio of electromagnetic locking solutions, is now available from ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, with an unparalleled lifetime guarantee. Securitron Magnalock range The announcement signals ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions’ commitment to offering a ‘one-stop shop’ for customers, ensuring they can deliver the right solution, whatever the specification. The move also gives ASSA AB...

The system supports up to 2,000 SIP devices using standard PoE, with the addition of a control box Panasonic has launched a new, full IP video intercom system, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for integration between different building systems. The new IP-based model, the VL-VN1900, works with a wide range of devices, including networked CCTV cameras, SIP phones and network video recorders. Supports up to 2,000 SIP devices Using Power over Ethernet, the system can be c...

Both CNAccess products are network compatible and operate seamlessly with any ComNet IP product ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of transmission and networking equipment, announces its entry into the Access-Control Marketplace. ComNet is introducing two systems; the CNA100 line, a 2 to 8 door solution for smaller applications and the CNA200 for up to 32 doors for bigger applications. This effort is ComNet’s first entry into...

 All of the featured locks, which will be available in Q2 and Q3 of 2017, offer new levels of security and convenience Kwikset, a brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware and Home Improvement Division, showcased its five newest residential lock products at ISC West 2017. SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt All of the featured locks, which will be available in Q2 and Q3 of 2017, offer new levels of security and convenience, as well as an emphasis on Kwikset...

Western customers can now take advantage of Camden's two-day air shipping service Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce that they have greatly expanded their support of Western U.S. and Canada customers—with faster shipping, extended technical support hours, and more ‘Quick Ship’ warehouse stock. Expanded customer service hours mean that Camden's Tech Support team is now available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m...

The SmartCode 916 features Kwikset’s patent-pending SecureScreen technology Kwikset, brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc, Hardware and Home Improvement Division, a provider of residential security, announced that homeowners using Samsung SmartThings or Wink to control their Kwikset SmartCode 910, 912, 914 and 916 electronic locks can now ask Alexa-enabled devices to lock their deadbolts. This feature is a result of a new API launch from Amazon tha...

The System Galaxy software supports all legacy hardware and infrastructure Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, introduced System Galaxy v10.5 at ISC West 2017. New features include integration capability with KONE elevator products and ASSA ABLOY DSR IP-enabled locks as well as updated support for OnSSI’s Ocularis SDK. “Collaboration with these and other manufacturers has emerged as a significant way for Galaxy t...

August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, welcomes leading smart lock provider August Home to its membership. August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world. August Smart Lock Pro August Home has also announced the August Smart Lock Pro...

BIM combines multiple data streams which allow architects, designers, and specifiers to generate a comprehensive virtual 3D model of a building Building Information Modelling (BIM) will change the way in which buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained, so together with NBS, part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd., SALTO Systems Limited has now launched a range of products on the NBS National BIM Library. Wide range of innovative products The products include wire-free electr...

The Schlage LE wireless mortise lock with ENGAGE™ technology is easy to install, connect, manage and use Allegion, a global provider of security products and solutions, announced it will showcase its latest innovations, including the new Schlage® LE wireless lock during ISC West 2017 between 5th-7th April in Las Vegas. Shlage LE wireless lock The Schlage LE wireless mortise lock with ENGAGE™ technology is easy to install, connect, manage and use. It was devel...

Based in Long Beach, Adam Reed will oversee sales of SALTO products in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Adam Reed to the commercial sales team position of Western Regional Sales Manager. Based in Long Beach, Reed will oversee sales of SALTO products in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii. He will report to SALTO Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales Michael J. Mahon. “SAL...