Nedap Security Management News

Transforming the security industry with open standards

Threats such as Mifare hacking, the General Data Protection regulation coming in 2016, and the need for security to integrate with other IT-based systems – these are just some of the challenges security manufacturers and system users have to deal with and respond to. Daryn Flynn, Business Development Manager at Nedap Security Management, states that external factors such as these do provoke change in physical security systems, but it’s reactive change. In the...

Nedap Security Management's “Sorting out role based access control” research paper wins Best Paper Award SACMAT 2014

Nedap's research paper demonstrated a solution to overcome complexity and enhance organisational scalability Researchers of Nedap Security Management have taken another perspective on role based access control, which allows for easier management of identities and authorisations and ultimately enhances organisational scalability. Their research paper “Sorting out role based access control” was awarded the Best Paper Award during the 2014 ACM Symposium on Access Cont...

Nedap Security Management's AEOS offers advanced access control for safer industrial sites

 Streamline administration With several contractors entering your site each day, managing their authorisations can be time consuming – but it doesn’t need to be. AEOS offers a range of functionality to make the job easier and much more efficient. AEOS Contractor Management, for example, enables you to easily identify contractors and control their access. While AEOS Response to Expiration generates an alert if a contractor hasn’t been on your site for a set period and ther...

Nedap’s access control system AEOS optimises freight registration process at Geberit Group’s Logistics Centre

The Geberit Group is Europe’s market leader in sanitary technology and has a global approach with active representation in 41 countries. Its products are innovative, long lasting and eco-efficient. And these are exactly the properties Geberit expects from its security system. Geberit uses SAP as its main system for handling business processes and customer relations. “It’s extremely important for us that other systems can be integrated into SAP, because we want our employees to...

IFSEC 2014 round-up in pictures

The SourceSecurity.com team attended this year's IFSEC International 2014 with great anticipation to view the new innovations first-hand on show and see how the move to London would impact visitor experience. To capture the show, we have provided a summary of IFSEC in pictures above. Highlights from IFSEC 2014 We saw an overwhelming number of people and products; here is a snapshot of our IFSEC experience for 2014: FLIR SourceSecurity.com attended FLIR’s press brie...

Nedap provided social hub at IFSEC to find new ideas and solve challenges

At IFSEC, several security consultants, physical security managers, technology partners and other experts in the industry joined Nedap to answer visitor's key questions regarding security and were also on hand to help them solve the challenges they were dealing with. Nedap Security Management also demonstrated the world’s first software based security management platform at the show: AEOS. AEOS uses generic controllers which can accommodate functionality for access control, intrusion dete...

IFSEC Day Three: Assessing the benefits of a productive show

The third day of a trade show is when you start feeling like Bill Murray in that movie "Ground Hog Day." It's like you're living the same day over and over -- the same waiter at breakfast, the same (or at least interchangeable) crowds on the London Underground, the same frowning man waiting to scan your badge, the same frantic search to find your badge among multiple pockets (coinciding with the same brief moment of panic). Another day, another group of suppliers to visit, and some of the theme...

Nedap’s social hub to provide new ideas and solve challenges to IFSEC visitors in London

At IFSEC, Nedap will demonstrate the world’s first software based security management platform: AEOS Nedap Security Management, developer and manufacturer of the first software-based security management platform – AEOS, is collaborating with different security professionals at IFSEC to solve security challenges that IFSEC visitors are facing. Security experts such as prominent security consultants and Physical Security Managers from leading organisations, collabora...

Weeze Airport gets special AEOS feature to monitor doors

A centralised gate network AEOS gate control allows you to significantly improve your airport’s security and efficiency. It puts your existing gate control equipment onto a network, which you manage centrally, saving time and enabling you to operate gates more easily with fewer personnel. With access control and video monitoring on one system you always have a clear picture of what’s happening, or has happened, at an airport and can react to events quickly. This centralised control...

Nedap’s AEOS management platform integrated with Salto's off-line system to secure Protestant hospital in Mülheim

When ‘Christoph 7’, the hospitals’ quick response emergency team – named after the most famous rescue helicopter in Germany – rushes to an emergency such as a heart attack or a stroke somewhere within the hospital, there is no time to be lost: in the most serious case it can be a matter of life or death. Saving lives has absolute priority and requires unhindered access – the access control management system must therefore be prepared for this eventuality. So t...

ASIS Europe 2014 records attendance of over 700 registered delegates from 51 countries

ASIS International held its 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 1-3 April 2014 at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands. ASIS Europe 2014 gathered a record attendance of over 700 registered delegates from 51 countries. “Today more than ever security professionals need to have a vibrant network based upon a common body of knowledge to help secure the assets intrusted to them and advance the security profession. ASIS International is the only organi...

Nedap powers ASIS Welcome Party at World Forum on 01 April 2014

Nedap CEO, Ruben Wegman, participates in the plenary panel discussion on "The Future of Security Technology" Although at the time of writing, the 13th edition of the ASIS European Security Conference in The Hague is still in full swing; Nedap already looks back on a successful event. As Golden Sponsor the company was closely involved in the organisation of the rousing ASIS Welcome Party. Also, CEO Ruben Wegman granted his participation in the plenary panel discussion on &lsquo...

Allegion’s aptiQ Alliance Program members highlight aptiQ smart card technology at ISC West 2014

End users will learn to better leverage smart credentials to build increasing number of solutions available Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that, in Booth 20031 at the ISC West Exposition, attendees will see how Allegion and members of the aptiQ Alliance Program have come together to create an ecosystem of applications that support aptiQ smart card technology. The Alliance consists of global companies that are usi...

Nedap’s AEOS Security Management platform enhances security at various sites

Sector insights industry Staying in control of what happens on an industrial site is essential to protect people, the planet and your profits. AEOS helps by highlighting risks and taking security management to a higher level. The company’s work may involve machinery, chemicals or procedures that could present safety or security threats if not managed well. AEOS gives you a range of smart functionality to help you minimise risk, keep control and respond quickly if there is an incident. Yo...

Traka announces formal partnership with Nedap

The alliance between Traka and Nedap offers significant advantages to end users  Traka, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions has announced its formal partnership with access software developer, Nedap. Successfully integrating Nedap’s AEOS access control system with Traka’s secure asset management solutions over many years has led to the official partnership. The software integration allows security staff to easily grant...

Nedap announces 3.1 version of its AEOS security management platform

Nedap Security Management announced AEOS 3.1 is now available. This new release builds on the usability of AEOS, giving a unified design, while keeping in mind the different users. From the Configuration & Maintenance application to the Identity & Authorisation interface – AEOS maps to the way people actually work. This also applies to AEOS Surveillance, this renewed web application gives users a clear overview at all times. This clarity reduces the chance of mistakes, while increa...

Nedap accredits Canon as its hardware security partner

Canon’s entire range of network cameras are available to Nedap’s customers Canon camera's available for AEOS customers Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has been selected and accredited as a hardware security partner by Nedap, an innovative developer of intelligent security solutions. The new partnership makes Canon’s entire range of network cameras available to Nedap’s customers through compatibility with its AEOS security managemen...

ASSA ABLOY to showcase its battery-powered access control solutions at Intersec 2014

ASSA ABLOY will also showcase its Aperio™ L100 wireless security lock range at the event One partner for all your security needs: ASSA ABLOY helps millions of customers around the world to find the best access and security solutions for their business. ASSA ABLOY’s global leadership incorporates the combined power of award-winning products and technology from ABLOY, Yale, Traka, TESA, IKON and effeff. ASSA ABLOY drives the future of wireless access control wi...

Nedap’s AEOS security management system installed at Ukrainian stadiums

UEFA’s Executive Committee chose the joint Polish-Ukrainian bid to host the 2012 European football Championship finals. In anticipation of the event, two of the four Ukrainian stadiums to host the matches were equipped with AEOS security systems. The Olympic Stadium in Kiev was built in 1923 and needed remodelling to bring it up to UEFA’s ‘category four’ standards for stadiums hosting football finals. Such stadiums usually seat thousands of visitors and must meet strict c...

Nedap to organise Welcome Party at ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition

Nedap will sponsor and organise the Welcome Party for all conference delegates at the World Forum in The Hague After a series of creative, constructive meetings, ASIS International and Nedap have decided to join forces. Nedap will organise the Welcome Party of the ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition in The Hague. This important event will take place from 1 to 3 April 2014. “We have a history of taking part in the ASIS Security Conferences & Exhib...

Nedap to support 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Nedap contributed to ASPIRE4SPORT, a recognised Middle East's leading sports business congress and exhibition The Netherlands government and companies want to offer their full support to Qatar to make the 2022 FIFA World Cup a grand success. That’s why at ASPIRE4SPORT in Qatar, an Orange Pavilion was created and represented by an expert team of e.g. engineers, architects and security firms, including Nedap. The World Cup in Qatar needs to be a great experience, but...

Nedap partners with Gulfnet Communications to expand its business network in Kuwait

Each Nedap business partner is an experienced system integrator Both partners aim to work together on multiple projects in the Kuwaiti market in the years to come. American University School has been one of the projects that both companies have successfully cooperated on in 2013. The Kuwaiti market, with customers like American University School, will strongly benefit from the experience and knowledge of the IT technology provider Gulfnet combined with the AEOS solution drive...

Security by design or designed for security?

Utilising the principals of IT security can help developers create a secure physical system that meets an organisations needs Secure Systems start with secure design and smart planning. In this article, Albert Derckson, Research and Development Director at Nedap, discusses the necessary design elements for building a more secure system based on security principles.  These principles of physical security, many of which can be drawn from proven principles of IT security, su...

Nedap’s AEOS access control system secures INFO AG headquarters and data centres

“As a full service IT provider, a reliable access control system is essential for us to ensure the security of the data stored on servers. We’ve been using the access control solution from Nedap since the 1990s. INFO AG and its data centres have grown constantly since then, and AEOS with them. Nedap has proven its value as a committed partner during that period, with a system that is simple to control. One mouse click is all that’s needed to inform my customers about the identi...

Nedap AEOS access control system manages security at Crawley & Horsham Hospital, West Sussex

Project overview A hospital works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, non–stop, and security needs to be guaranteed for the access of different people that use the hospital (patients, doctors, nurses, visitors, etc.). It is therefore very important to control lockdown. In response to NHSLA requirements to undertake a risk profile of lockdown procedures Nedap was invited to visit Crawley & Horsham Hospital in Crawley, West Sussex. The hospitals security team wished to explore new technologi...

Vestfold University College selects Nedap’s AEOS access management platform to meet its security requirements

“Before students start studying at Vestfold University College, they import their personal details via our website, which is then transported to the student database and imported into AEOS. On their very first day of college, students can step into our new photobox to log on to their personal account and take a picture. This picture will be saved with their personal details into the student database linked to AEOS. Printing the card for the new student is all there’s left to do for t...

Nedap’s AEOS security management software to provide EE a new access control platform

The installation of the project is to be carried out by Nedap’s partner Reliance High Tech EE, the UK’s most advanced digital communications company, plan to expand throughout the UK and they are confident that by choosing AEOS, they have a future-proof security system that can grow and expand as they do. After a lengthy selection process, EE selected Nedap because of the modern, versatile design of their access control platform – AEOS. Unique within the mar...

Nedap AEOS helps reduce system management issues and ensures security at Delhaize in Belgium

Securing the future AEOS was chosen as Delhaize’s new security platform. Of all the systems reviewed, AEOS had the best qualifications with regards to security performance, system expansion and future growth. Delhaize is continually investing in their buildings and locations in Belgium and abroad, so they need a system that will grow with them. That’s where AEOS comes in: its ease of use and flexibility will help Delhaize grow their security over time, reducing system management iss...

Nedap AEOS secures joint venture Reggefiber’s headquarters in Rijssen

Back in 2005, private investment company Reggeborgh and KPN, the Netherlands’ largest network provider, joined forces to start building a nationwide fibre-optic network. Reggefiber, as the joint venture was called, built new headquarters in Rijssen, which it chose to secure with Nedap AEOS. Since then, Reggefiber has built almost 1,000 Points of Presence (POPs) throughout the Netherlands, a number set to grow to 4,000 over the next decade. All these optical fibre hubs are equipped with AEO...

Nedap announces integration of AEOS security management platform with Honeywell's NOTIFIER fire alarm system

AEOS allows users to design customised  responses to scenarios Nedap now offers integration of the NOTIFIER fire alarm system within its security management platform AEOS. AEOS offers integration of the NOTIFIER fire alarm system within it’s easy to use webbased user-interface. All statuses of Fire Control Panels are shown in AEOS so all security functionality can be handled from one web based application.The integration is beneficial because; It enables users t...

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