Mobile access news

There are several that make the widespread adoption now difficult, the first of which is the pitfalls of different phones and the platforms on which they run. Not everyone carries the same type of phone - or even a smartphone. When you have 3,000 people in a company who all need credentials to access a facility, it is rarely feasible to give each person a phone that will run the application needed. Another consideration is how to handle visitors and contractors that might require short- or long...

Integration Solution Provider Vastiq Solutions has announced it has been recognised with a Best Project Achievement Award from Panasonic Malaysia, for its design work with security manufacturer TDSi on an integrated security project for Telekom Brunei’s (TelBru) mobile network. The project saw Panasonic’s I-Pro Series CCTV IP cameras integrated with TDSi’s access control systems, VUgarde video management software and Texecom intruder alarms. The project ensures the safety and...

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to introduce its SE2 Series IP Cameras. The new camera line delivers 1080p video and a comprehensive range of advanced features for indoor and outdoor applications. It also incorporates a smart low bit rate (LBR) setting that reduces bandwidth and storage consumption by 50% or more, making the SE2 Series IP cameras a cost-effective option for businesses with dozens or hundreds of surveillance cameras.  Compatib...

Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced that it will preview the upcoming ACTEnterprise access control solution at this year’s IFSEC International, June 19-21, at ExCeL London. Along with demonstrations of the solution, visitors can explore the wide range of products that Vanderbilt has to offer at Stand F305, with a significant focus on increased integration both within and with third-party systems. The latest version of ACTEnterprise will be release...

At the end of April, the most important multi-sectorial event on robotics and innovation held in Europe took place: The Global Robot Expo in Madrid. Fermax, sponsoring the event, revealed the most human side of technology in the Smart Home space, the place reserved to show how smart homes are already within our reach and that we can control them from our mobile phones. Considered the technology fair with the most promising future in the European market, Global Robot Expo has become an attractiv...

Airbus and Teracom A/S have entered into an agreement aiming to provide a common secure communications solution to the police and other blue-light organisations in Denmark. Both companies aim at modernising the Danish secure radio network SINE (SIkkerhedsNettet). In order to provide a next-generation communication platform for public safety in Denmark, Airbus complements its competencies of mission critical communication solutions with Teracom’s own secure communication infrastructure and...

Attendance on Move, a feature of COSEC APTA – the mobile application of Matrix COSEC for employees, facilitates automatic attendance marking of the user. This feature works on the GPS coordinates or Wi-Fi signals received from the respective employee’s mobile device. The HR/Admin will be required to pre-define a location and save it in the Location Master of COSEC Web. As a result, whenever the user enters/exits the pre-defined location, his or her attendance gets automatically mark...

HID Global, worldwide supplier of trusted identity solutions has announced that its award-winning HID Mobile Access solution is one of the industry’s first mobile access offerings to be ISO 27001 certified. A widely-known and accepted international security standard, ISO 27001 serves as an information security management systems framework that specifies security best practices, establishes controls to manage risk and protects data.  HID Mobile Access “Being a pioneer of ISO 27...

Continental Access, a division of NAPCO and respected security innovator and pioneer in integrated access and security solutions for government, institutions and business, is excited to announce the release of the new Continental Enterprise End user Brochure for integrators to use marketing the company’s advanced integrated systems. All-inclusive sales tool The new brochure is an ideal all-inclusive sales tool, featuring Continental’s CA4K Enterprise Integrated Security & Acces...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, global provider of residential security solutions, announced the availability of its Kwikset Convert locksets, its new Z-Wave Smart Lock Conversion Kit. Z-Wave Smart Lock Conversion Kit Kwikset Convert will turn mechanical locks, even non-Kwikset locks, into smart, electronic locks. The Conversion Kit replaces the interior half of an existing lock without changing the exterior. Consequently, Kwikset Conve...

Airbus has invited journalists to a tour on its stand at Berlin Messe, stands A 70, B 90 and C100, hall 22a, 15 May 2018, 12 o’clock noon May 2018. Under the slogan ‘Intelligence Shared’, Airbus will be showcasing next-generation communication solutions for professional mobile networks at the Critical Communications World (CCW) 2018 in Berlin from 15 to 17 May. As a provider of secure intelligence platforms, Airbus will demonstrate how the application ‘Tactilon Agnet&rsq...

To ensure that their customers always have the best help and support at their fingertips, ASSA ABLOY has announced an updated customer support app that offers new tools to ensure successful installations. Now available for download on Apple and Android mobile devices, the ASSA ABLOY Customer Support App provides a troubleshooting, e-learning and support experience that is immediate and intuitive. The app is powered with live, interactive video and live chat support from a technician. It also e...

Vanderbilt strives that its products meet the highest approval standards and Vectis iX is no different with UVV Kassen certification. Access to playback can be restricted by requiring two user logins. One of the users must be the 4-eye master in order to playback the video. This feature protects workers’ privacy rights as it ensures they cannot be secretly monitored by their co-workers or superiors in their working environment. A reference picture of an area within the bank (e.g. the ATM...

Camden Door Controls announced the launch of its new and enhanced switch selection wizard. Featured on Camden's website, the switch selection wizard is an integrated software app designed to recommend the correct Camden switch for any application. The wizard section page can be accessed via Camden's homepage, and provides the user the option to either compare a Camden switch to a competitor's switch model or select the switch criteria they need from a menu of options. Once the values of the sw...

NOTIFIER by Honeywell announced availability of the System Manager app, a cloud-based, mobile monitoring tool that allows staff at commercial buildings to simplify how they interact with and manage NOTIFIER life safety systems. Paired with a web-based portal or a variety of NOTIFIER gateways, the app allows for quick diagnosis and response to system events on the go. System Manager provides event data, along with detailed device information and history through an easy-to-use mobile interface....

Mivatek Smart Connect (previously ‘Mivatek’), an interactive Protection Service platform provider, announces the introduction of its ‘Smart Connect as a Service’ (SCAS). The new offering is targeted towards service providers brand owners, and telco’s for ODM Smart Home, Smart Care, Smart Business, and Smart Community solutions and service. Mivatek Smart Connect mobile-cloud, and auto-configurable security, safety, monitoring, wellness, and automation control system...

Honeywell announced the release of its Silent Knight 6000 Series, an expansion of addressable fire alarm control panels (FACPs) and accessories sold through security equipment distributors for improving small-to-medium size business applications.  The new 6000 Series includes four new panels with point capacities ranging from 100 to 1,110 points for greater flexibility and larger installs. Up to 17 panels can now be connected with a designated panel acting as a common communicator, offerin...

AimBrain, the Biometric Identity as-a-Service platform, has raised the bar in user authentication by introducing optional audio and lip synchronisation into its facial authentication module to create AimFace//LipSync. Designed to prove liveliness and counter even the most sophisticated spoofing technologies, AimFace//LipSync provides AimBrain customers with stronger user authentication by combining facial recognition with a spoken challenge and lip movement analysis. Traditionally, defences aga...

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), it is particularly important that video security solutions are easy to install and smooth to operate. Precisely for this target group, Dallmeier offers VideoNetBox 3 which can be configured quickly and simply as a complete video security solution for up to 16 HD video streams. The appliance combines the proven SMAVIA recording and analysis software with compact, fanless, energy-efficient server hardware. With VideoNetBox 3, shops, petrol stations, sm...

SPC Connect 2.6 is a service release that adds new features to Connect. Key features Customer notification User restrictions Alarm verification via mobile devices Installers will now be able to communicate through the SPC Connect network directly to their customers. This feature will allow you to create a message that will appear directly in the user’s app and/or in their email. The messaging editor provides editing capabilities and the inclusion of links. The installer can also d...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, announces the availability of its SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt, the company’s newest introduction in the ‘entry-level’ smart lock category.  Featuring a sleek, all-metal design and traditional styling, the SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt is designed to integrate with a variety of smart home systems. Featuring an easy-to-use, five-button keypad for keyless entr...

Sigma Designs, a provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for connected smart home IoT, is proud to announce a cumulative lifetime 100M Z-Wave modules have shipped into the smart home market. With hundreds of customers shipping over 2,400 interoperable Z-Wave devices, Sigma Designs is pleased to highlight that the recipient of the 100 millionth module was the smart home service provider and long-time customer of Sigma Designs, Vivint Smart Home.  Vivint was the first service...

Security dealers and integrators don’t have the time or money to wade through dozens of security platforms and programs from various manufacturers. Think about all the training necessary for support, sales and technicians required when using multiple management platforms. It can become overwhelming. The single solution to meet the needs for all your customers and projects in every market vertical is Connect ONE from Connected Technologies, LLC. Cloud-hosted Connect ONE is the complete pac...

Vanderbilt, global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has announced the release of its SPC Connect 2.6 cloud platform. SPC Connect is a hosted cloud-based solution designed for installers to monitor, manage, and maintain SPC panels remotely from any location. The latest features revolve around creating an ecosystem for installers and system users that will allow them to work together better.  “At Vanderbilt, we want our customers to be able to get their message to their...

HID Global, global provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that its HID Approve mobile authentication application was awarded New Product of the Year at the Info Security Global Excellence Awards gala ceremony during RSA 2018 in San Francisco. Cryptography and mobile push notifications HID Approve is a next-generation multi-factor authentication solution that combines the security of public key-based cryptography with the convenience of mobile push notifications, and that deliver...

Comelit Group is introducing a new fire division at IFSEC 2018, created to integrate with its smart security solutions, including stylish new video door entry systems, home automation and CCTV. Following an acquisition of an established fire manufacturer, Comelit will be unveiling a range of specialist fire solutions, including conventional and addressable panels, on stand E120, which has already proven successful across Europe in complementing its renowned security portfolio.  Comelit wi...

The next iteration of Honeywell’s NetAXS-123 web-based access control solution offers increased efficiency with a faster, user-friendly design that makes it simple to install and easy to operate and maintain. Optimised for Google Chrome, NetAXS-123 version 6.0 offers unparalleled flexibility with its 3-N-1 capability meaning the panel can be managed through the new embedded interface, in the cloud via MAXPRO Cloud or via on-premise software with WIN-PAK’s integrated security suite....

Comelit Group has launched an internal Mini Handsfree monitor with integrated WiFi that offers installers an easy upgrade opportunity, which alongside Comelit’s new App, allows homeowners to benefit from instant intercom control and smart door entry capability. The Italian door manufacturer, known for its high specification solutions, now presents the Mini Handsfree WiFi kits as a new internal wireless upgrade to its exclusive SimpleBus system, alongside complementing Quadra ViP and iKall...

The Lenel BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem, a complete cloud-based, keyless mobile credential management platform from Lenel, continues making door access faster and more convenient with a new smartphone app that anticipates user’s door selections, reducing authentication time. Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem includes an intuitive mobile app, innovative multi-f...

Matrix, global manufacturer of telecom and security solutions, recently unveiled its indigenously designed COSEC Facial Recognition. Matrix COSEC Face Recognition is based on innovative, deep learning technology, which evolves as per regular user interaction in different conditions. It identifies a user quickly and accurately with 1:1 or 1:N identification method. The technology checks liveness of a face with 99.53% accuracy. It accepts the user’s mobile as a credential, which eliminates h...