Grosvenor Technology Ltd News

Grosvenor Technology, the access and attendance specialist that provides Janus and Sateon Access Control platforms, has announced the end of their relationship with Videcon, to market an OEM variant of its product. “I just got it wrong, plain and simple”, said Andy Rainforth, Grosvenor Technology’s Managing Director. “The intention was for this exclusive and ‘lite’ OEM variant to be clearly differentiated from our own offering and to appeal to Videcon’s...

Cloud computing has been around since the turn of the millennium. Over the years, the concept of storing and accessing programs over the Internet (instead of using an on-premises computer system) has grown in almost every realm of business. Some might say the physical security industry has come late to the party, delayed in some instances by (misguided?) concerns about cybersecurity of cloud systems. The bandwidth needed to transfer video to the cloud has also been a challenge. We asked this wee...

Security and attendance solutions provider Grosvenor Technology has announced that security industry mainstay, Patrick Brennan, has been appointed to the position of Sales Director, Europe. Patrick has been promoted to the role having demonstrated three year’s solid growth in his existing remit as European Sales Manager and follows successful tenures with Honeywell Security Group and Pyronix. Patrick is a vital part of a restructured team that is building upon a promising product pi...

Sateon Advance access control has gained favour with installers and integrators in the months since its launch, but security and attendance solutions provider Grosvenor Technology are not stopping there. Security industry stalwart Colin Leatherbarrow has been appointed to the position of Technical Director as the company looks to expand an already promising product pipeline. Security industry expertise Colin commented, “I am very pleased to be joining Grosvenor Technology as Technical Di...

We have been hearing about smart buildings for more than a decade, but the increasing profile of the Internet of Things (IoT) expands the possibilities for intelligent building systems and makes them even more attainable. Security is often among the “smart” functions of a building, and the capabilities of many physical security systems can contribute in new ways to building intelligence. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the impact of “smart buildings&...

I.T reseller Misco, were among the latest to join the Grosvenor Technology family after integrating Sateon across their UK estate. Sonic Security were able to make use of the building’s existing RS-485 network to make the transition swift, cost-effective and hassle free. Additionally, with Sonic having access to Grosvenor’s class leading technical support, Misco were confident of continued assistance during and after installation. Biometric system upgrade The organisation was keen...

Grosvenor expects the relationship to continue for several years as has been the case with similar projects for other clients Grosvenor Technology, provider of security and attendance solutions, announces a new partnership with a steel producer for the supply of its IT31 Workforce Management Terminals. The inaugural project, itself worth several hundred thousand pounds, is due to be deployed in one European site in early 2017 and is expected to deliver substantial efficiencie...

Advance features a next-generation range of hardware that utilises Grosvenor’s proven Sateon software platform to provide a seamless access control solution Grosvenor Technology, developers of industry leading access control solutions, have crammed over two decades of know-how into their latest hardware and software launch. Sateon Advance is a next generation range of hardware that utilises Grosvenor’s proven Sateon software platform to provide a seamless access co...

Sateon Pro allows centre staff to control who enters the building within any given time frame through use of Time Scheduling feature Grosvenor Technology’s clever security solutions helped secure the future of a West Midlands Youth Centre. When the Hill Street Youth and Community Centre in Rugby, Warwickshire was threatened with closure in March 2012, the local community and business owners quickly joined forces to rally for its survival. An independent charity –...

The new office will give Grosvenor a hub from which to access the lucrative and growing Asian market Leading security solutions group Newmark Security plc has announced its entry into Asia with the opening of Grosvenor Technology Hong Kong. Grosvenor Technology is Newmark’s wholly owned electronic security subsidiary. Company to serve clients throughout Asia The new Hong Kong office will give Grosvenor Technology a hub from which to access the lucrative and growing...

By utilising all existing JANUS hardware, SATEON allows the University to automate several previously time-consuming processes Brunel University London has been able to simplify and speed up its access control management thanks to the superior automation and interoperability offered by Grosvenor Technology’s SATEON access control system. Each year the University issues around 20,000 student ID cards containing specific information on access rights to over 700 doors. Gro...

SATEON, the 100% browser based access control system from Grosvenor Technology, has received a new update adding even greater functionality and compatibility. The access control system boasts integration with a growing list of hardware, and with release 2.8, SATEON can now seamlessly communicate with Galaxy Intruder and Simplex fire panels along with Aperio wireless lock systems. Adoption of wireless electronic locks will continue to grow rapidly as end users become familiar with the benefits...

With over 20 years’ experience designing leading edge network access control solutions, Grosvenor Technology has launched SATEON, a technology step change in access control. SATEON is 100% browser-based and powered by the latest web streaming technology to deliver a slick and graphically rich user interface. Compared with traditional systems and other browser based solutions that can be unfriendly and prescriptive, SATEON’s user experience is without compromise and delivers a lightni...

SATEON delivers Enterprise level administration and reporting tools directly to a browser Mitsubishi Electric’s Air Conditioning Division based in Livingston, Scotland has deployed Grosvenor Technology’s new SATEON browser-based access control system as part of a major security upgrade. Founded in 1993, the company known today as Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe Ltd, is a recognised world leader in the manufacture of air conditioning and heat pum...

The existing system has a number of spare channels, which allows the addition of ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks Grosvenor Technology’s new SATEON browser-based access control system has revolutionised Gateway College’s management of its security, student attendance and daily registration. Leicester-based Gateway 6th Form College has 1,600 students and staff, and offers both A Level and vocational courses, helping to prepare the students for university and employm...

One Card project allows students and staffs access to buildings and services throughout the campus Grosvenor Technology’s JANUS Enterprise access control system is at the heart of the University of Salford’s new One Card project, which allows students and staff access to a wide range of buildings and services throughout the campus. The University has used JANUS in its original campus buildings for over 8 years, with 300+ card readers providing site-wide access cont...

JANUS access control system protects Broadgate, London Over the last 15 years the JANUS access control system from Grosvenor Technology has been protecting one of London’s premier business communities. Broadgate, in the City of London, has 14 office buildings, 4.4 million sq ft and 30,000 occupiers. Managed by Broadgate Estates Ltd, the estate is owned by British Land and Blackstone and creates a distinctive environment for some of the world’s largest corporations...

 Robinson's Brewery turned to Grosvenor Technology for a state-of-the-art IP Network solution When independent family brewer Robinsons could no longer get support or spare parts for their sitewide access control system, they turned to Grosvenor Technology for good old fashioned customer service and a state-of-the-art IP Network solution. Robinsons' Unicorn Brewery in Stockport takes its name from the Unicorn Inn which was bought by William Robinson in 1838. This stood on...

 Nottingham Trent University has deployed the JANUS system for their campus-wide access control management Grosvenor Technology's JANUS access control system is at the heart of an advanced integrated smart card system at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). Over the last 10 years, the university has deployed the JANUS system for their campus-wide access control and has developed it into one of the most sophisticated integrated access and student management systems in the education sector. The...