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ACTentry V-IP allows any staff member on a computer network to receive video and audio over IP directly to their computer in order to screen visitors at a building entrance and then grant or deny them access. The product frees up staff who might otherwise perform only occasional reception duties and be unoccupied for long periods so that they can use their time to assist with other security and administrative tasks. The product is ‘green’ with an exceptionally low carbon footprint s...

AdvanIDe, the leading independent provider of semiconductors for the smart card and RFID industry, recently introduced a mobile app that can scan and display NFC tag content on Samsung Galaxy S III smartphones. AdvanIDe’s NFC TagExplorer app reads all NFC-compliant tags including those using MIFARE® technology, and enables customers to share and analyse tag contents so they can explore the IC technology and IC type that is being used for tags or contactless cards. “With NFC phon...

Navtech Radar will also showcase the functionality of witness2 control software suite At Intersec 2013, Navtech Radar will launch its AdvanceGuard AGS1600 EXTREME radar, specifically developed to cope with the environmental and climate conditions found in oil & gas exploration and production. The new solution will be showcased with the company's advanced control software suite, witness2, at the exhibition which takes place on January 15-17 in Dubai, UAE. Keith Chapman, He...

VingCard Elsafe provided 140 signature RFID locks to outfit the GKTW resort’s villas and VISIONLINE software VingCard Elsafe recently announced its continued involvement with Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) and donation of security solutions for wireless locking such as Signature RFID locks and VISIONLINE software in Kissimmee, Florida. In its latest charitable contribution, VingCard Elsafe provided 140 Signature RFID locks to outfit the resort’s villas and VIS...

Available on the global market place, ASSA ABLOY’s AperioTM Technology now enables the cost-effective integration of doors with mechanical locks into both new and existing access control systems. Thanks to its innovative wireless technology, integrating doors into an access control system will no longer require extensive wiring or structural alterations in the future. Doors will merely need to be equipped with electronic AperioTM locking cylinders or escutcheons with RFID readers and linke...

Smarfid is an innovative ODM manufacturer for reader modules and smartcards for access control With Shanghai Smarfid Security Equipment Co., Ltd LEGIC Identsystems Ltd wins a leading Chinese reader manufacturer as a licence partner. The far-reaching LEGIC partner network allows Smarfid to anticipate more orders from end users who will benefit from a wider offering of readers. Shanghai Smarfid Security Equipment Co., Ltd. is an innovative ODM manufacturer for readers, reader m...

HID to address critical advances in the design and delivery of credentials for major government ID programs HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, will address the critical advances in the design and delivery of credentials for major government ID programs at the ID WORLD International Congress in Frankfurt, Germany from October 16th – 18th, 2012. Thomas Harenberg, vice president of sales for Government ID Solutions Middle East/Africa, is scheduled...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the strength of its breakthrough patented crack prevention technology for IC chip-enabled polycarbonate eID and e-passport credentials has been validated in the recent test conducted by Smithers Pira, the worldwide authority in the packaging, paper and print industry supply chains. In laboratory testing, 100% of cards created using HID Global’s crack prevention solution were found to be immune to premature agin...

Ingersoll Rand security technology manager to clarify two confusing building codes at BOMA 2012 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, announced that updated standards compliance for new construction, alterations, program accessibility and barrier removal are now in effect and many commercial properties need to make improvements to meet these sta...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

Elpas, part of Tyco Security Products and a recognised global provider of RTLS Safety, Security and Visibility Solutions, announces the availability of its new Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter. The Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter is a holster-worn Active RFID Tag which delivers wireless monitoring and tracking of lone workers, prison guards and security personnel who may be subject to attack or injury in high-risk workplace environments. The transmitter combines RF/IR/LF indoor RTLS tech...

Hytera is also the first company to have an IOP compliant DMR solution with Tier II and Tier III in a single radio On September 4, 2012, the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Association announced the completion of the first DMR Tier III Interoperability (IOP) test by awarding Hytera with IOP Certificates. The test was fulfilled in two phases, IOP between Hytera trunked terminal (Tier III) and third party trunked infrastructure, and IOP between Hytera trunked infrastructure (Tier III...

HID will also demonstrate its suite of technologies, products and services at ASIS 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will showcase its comprehensive range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at next week’s ASIS International 2012 in Philadelphia. In addition to announcing the latest additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE® platform that provides the highest level...

Videx's three key vaults include: Cyberkey Vault 1, Cyberkey Vault 20 FX and CyberKey Vault WR Videx, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacturing of key-centric electronic access control (EAC) systems, offers intelligent key cabinets for secure storage and management of electronic smart keys. Videx offers three robust key vaults; the CyberKey Vault 1, CyberKey Vault 20 FX, and CyberKey Vault WR. Smart keys stored in the vaults are unprogrammed until an authorised user pr...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched an online product configurator, especially designed to support selection of the innovative Aperio wireless locking range to enable the creation of bespoke access control solutions. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. By offering an online product...

ZeitControl cardsystems GmbH presents the world’s first RFID label with integrated microprocessor, and so showing the future in the RFID label market. In this new label ZeitControl cardsystems is fusing their competence in inventing programmable smart cards with their knowledge in the RFID sector. The new label combines the advantages of both: BasicCard and 13.56 MHz RFID technology. The well-known BasicCard development environment allows you to create highly secure applications within a...

This year we launched new 2.0 versions of our Access 7 C and Access 8 CD readers. These new readers provide much lower power consumption than similar readers on the market, enabling you to significantly lower your energy costs. Low power consumption in turn lowers a site’s backup power requirement, translating to lower overall installation costs – giving you yet another advantage over your competitors. As a system supplier you benefit further from the convenience of all future c...

Idesco's AESCO is the world's first encryption solution for reader-host data transfers Earlier this spring while preparing to launch AESCO, Idesco learned a number of the Scandinavian region's major integrators had quietly expressed an intense interest in the world’s first encryption solution for reader-host data transfers. This interest only intensified after the cutting edge innovation's launch. Nevertheless, AESCO's recent and subsequent nomination to the Access Cont...

According to Acuity Market Intelligence, by 2015 countries issuing eIDs will exceed those using traditioanal IDs HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, provided its perspective on some of the key trends likely to impact government identity programs over the next five years. The overarching drivers are the dramatic shift from traditional national identity documents to eIDs, and the growing requirement to defend against mass counterfeiting a...

Greg Nunez will ensure pre and post sales support for installers of Samsung access control systems Greg’s key area of responsibility will be to ensure that the best possible pre and post sales support is available to installers, system integrators and consultants across Europe who choose to specify and install Samsung access control systems. Prior to joining Samsung, and after achieving an MSc in Security Technologies and applications, Greg was the Product Manager for t...

SimplyRFID and LILIN are proud to announce their new partnership Teamed with SimplyRFID’s NOX software, LILIN’s iMEGAPRO camera series serves as a significant support to  the access-control/asset-tracking industry. Video surveillance is utilized in most business operations today. However, it is not always easy to determine when or where to look on a camera recording. With asset-tracking software, surveillance video becomes more searchable. Realising a ne...

Libelium, a technology leader in wireless sensor networks for Smart Cities solutions announces the launch of the new RFID/NFC module for the Waspmote sensor platform. The new radio module extends Waspmote features allowing the sensor data to be used in Location Based Services (LBS), such as asset tracking, supply chain monitoring, intelligent shopping or access management. By using RFID/NFC - passive sensors - along with ZigBee - active sensors -, asset tracking can be more accurate than ever a...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the availability of its new SlimFlex Square Tag, a highly durable UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that enables users multiple mounting options for optimal read range in industrial applications. The pliable SlimFlex Square configuration delivers read ranges of up to 26 ft (8 m) in dry conditions when mounted to any non-metal surface and in wet conditions when mounted vertically to a flat...

Carroll oversees HID Global’s RF technology privacy and policy initiatives The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced that Kathleen Carroll, Director of Government Relations for HID Global, is the new Chair of the Government Relations Committee. The announcement was made at the opening of the SIA Government Summit, the premier public policy conference in the security industry, which took place on June 19-20 at the Embassy Suites Washington Convention Cent...

Magicard is pleased to announce the fresh redesign of one of its leading ID card printers: introducing the Enduro+. The Enduro+ provides professional, fraud proof ID card printing technology, helping to reduce costs and make card printing quick, secure and simple. Perfect for schools, colleges and medium sized businesses that print up to 10,000 cards per year, the Enduro+ brings upgraded features to Magicard’s best-selling Enduro card printer. The Enduro+ is affordable and easy to use,...

Visonic Ltd., a leading developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge home security and safety systems and components, announced the availability of two new wireless touchscreen iconic keypads – KP-160/MKP-160. The keypads support most of the daily user security system functions, such as: arming/disarming, initiating emergency response, fire and panic alarms, controlling home appliances and reviewing system status. Both new keypads can also be used with proximity tags or employee RFID tags fo...

The RFID product portfolio included many new tag designs never before shown in Europe HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently unveiled at EURO ID 2012 in Berlin its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies business segment, including many new tag designs never before shown in Europe. This showcase of new and existing RFID tag solutions reinforces the company’s...

MOBOTIX recently announced the availability of a new suite of security solutions, including the S14 FlexMount, next-generation DualDome D14 cameras and the Hemispheric T24 Door Station with new modules. MOBOTIX also unveiled the development of a mobile app for use with the T24 IP VideoDoor Station and the addition of enhanced analytics to its Q24 Hemispheric Camera. MOBOTIX started 2012 with deliveries of the complete T24 IP Video Door Station. In addition to the hemispheric video door intercom...

HID Global will demonstrate its advanced RFID transponders for a wide range of applications at Euro ID 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently unveiled at this week’s Euro ID 2012 in Berlin its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies business segment, including many new tag designs never before shown in Europe. This showcase of new and existing RFID tag s...