Access Control News

Morpho (Safran) announced recently that its fingerprint matching technology placed first in the ongoing Minutiae Interoperability Exchange Test (MINEX) sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)*. Results published by NIST reveal that Morpho ranked first in all 3 major categories. All tests are done with fingerprint "templates" which are digital representations of fingerprint images created for matching and storage. Over 30 companies submitted technology for NIST tes...

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, has integrated its Symmetry™ access control system with Milestone Systems’ XProtect® IP video surveillance system.  The plug-in is compatible for Symmetry V7.0.1 and V8 for Business, Professional and Enterprise versions, and for Milestone XProtect® Corporate and XProtect® Enterprise 2014 versions. “In continuing our commitment to...

ASSA ABLOY’s DC256 clutch thumbturns were installed at the facility ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has supplied a range of products that mitigate patient risk to a new West Midlands mental health facility. Oak House, based in Tipton, provides a specialist 24 hour nursing service for men and women with mental health disabilities. The Camino healthcare facility features bedrooms, bedsits, assisted bathrooms and meeting rooms, which have all b...

Carstens, Inc. has launched a new line of WALLAroo® wall-mounted workstations with powerful ISONAS™ access control technology. The system allows an authorised user to open locked cabinets and other access points throughout a facility with a single swipe card. WALLAroo® with ISONAS for enhanced patient experience “Together, Carstens and ISONAS™ are revolutionising access control in the healthcare environment,” said John Pierson, Carstens’ senior director of...

Verint’s Magic Quadrant leader position is based on its ability to execute, covering product/service and overall viability Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that it has been positioned in the “Leaders Quadrant” of the newly published “Magic Quadrant for Customer Engagement Center Workforce Optimisation” report from research and advisory firm Gartner, Inc. The company’s standing in the November 12, 2014 research is based on its...

Identiv’s leadership in the market provides customers and partners with identity solutions that strengthen authentication Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced that it has joined the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance joining industry leaders committed to making authentication faster, easier, and stronger. The FIDO Alliance has more than 150 members,...

The event offers new educational programs, special events and updated technology, such as the new ISC East mobile app ISC East, sponsored by SIA, the largest security convention in the Northeast United States, expects to see increased attendance at this year’s event, set for Nov. 19-20, at New York’s Javits Center. Additionally, plans have been finalised for a number of special events in which attendees can take part during the two-day show. “We’ve inv...

IRN will host the East Africa Energy Infrastructure Security Forum, which will address maritime security The recent report by Markets and Markets reveals that in the next five years the maritime security market will experience a significant growth from $13.94 billion in 2014 to $20.87 billion in 2019. Middle East and Africa (MEA) is the second region after Asia Pacific expected to have the largest market share. Following the series of attacks Kenya experienced in the newly dev...

Myers will focus on how service providers can best capitalise on current and future residential technology Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, recently announced that Tim Myers, Director of Product Management, Intrusion, will be a featured speaker at CONNECTIONS Europe: Monetising Strategies for the Connected Home, being held this week in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Myers will participate in the...

MSE 2014 saw more than 100 exhibiting brands from around the region The first Manufacturing Solutions Expo (MSE) 2014 concluded with a bang on 10 October 2014 over three days at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre. Held as part of the National Productivity Month, MSE 2014 was jointly organised by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Sphere Exhibits, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings. Manufacturing Solutions Expo 2014 attracted close to 2,500 visitors who...

Razberi Technologies develops network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications Razberi Technologies a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications has raised $3.5 million in capital led by Texas-based LiveOak Venture Partners and has appointed security industry veteran Ken Boyda as non-executive Chairman of the Razberi Technologies Board of Directors. The $3.5 million in Series...

Kwikset, the leader in residential security, announces that its line of SmartCode™ locks will be a part of Logitech’s new Harmony Living Home lineup of entertainment and home automation devices. Logitech’s Harmony® Living Home brings together a wide array of compatible brands, such as Kwikset™, Honeywell®, Lutron®, Sylvania® and many others, to create one centralised and integrated system for home control. Kwikset’s line of innovative SmartCode&tra...

Lent Ross joins Quintron with over 25 years of experience in the access control and intrusion detection industry Quintron Systems, Inc., the recognised leader in advanced interoperable voice systems and physical access control/intrusion detection systems, has announced that it has added two access control experts to its team to support the sales of AccessNsite. “We are very pleased that industry veterans Lent Ross and Eric Rohleder have joined our security sales team,&rd...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces it has expanded its network of value-added resellers (VARs) to distribute its suite of EyeLock iris-based identity authentication products and technology solutions. The channel now includes Vanderbilt Industries, Low Voltage Contractors, Stone Security and Xentry Systems Integration. Launched in 2011, STANLEY Security’s EyeLock product solutions provide a dual-iris authentication method for...

Dice Corporation held its users’ conference this past week, showing the various products built for the installing alarm companies, monitoring centres, and event management centers. The company released more products this year than ever before, given that the company’s design and development staff has increased. This has been driven by rapid growth, larger clients, and clients requesting additional services from Dice. Dice has been growing and expanding its role with each of its clien...

Identiv reaffirms revenue guidance for fiscal year 2014 of revenue between $80 million and $90 million Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, reports its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) of 2014. "In Q3 2014, we saw continued growth in revenue and achieved positive adjusted EBITDA," said Jason Hart, Identiv CEO. "The steps taken to streamline our business have allowed us...

Matrix will unveil its recently introduced access control panel and readers to enhance security in the organisation Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, will be showcasing its complete portfolio of Security solutions in Booth # 252 , at the International Security Conference and Exhibition (ISC East ) November 19- 20 2014, Javits Center, North 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001. At the show, Matrix will unveil its recently i...

Aperio® is a quick and simple way to bring any internal door into an access control system Two minutes is all it takes to add wireless access control to an office or meeting room. With the Aperio® cylinder from ASSA ABLOY, no drilling and no cabling is needed. In a live demo, a technician completes the whole installation process in 1 minute, 58 seconds. Aperio® is a quick and simple way to bring any internal door into an access control system. The Aperio®...

For a system that's cheap to run and quick to install, you need Aperio® wireless locks Looking for the best way to give your facility a security boost? For a system that's cheap to run and quick to install, you need ASSA ABLOY Aperio® wireless locks. Standard wired security doors stay locked thanks to a magnetic lock paired with a reader. Their magnets are powered by electricity, via an always-on mains connection. Aperio® wireless locks are different. They ru...

With Aperio®, it takes a few seconds to issue or revoke cards from a computer or a smartphone A mechanical master key system is expensive to run, because of its inflexibility in changing access rights and secure key management costs. Losing a master key means replacing mechanical cylinders and keys right across your facility. There's no shortcut. How many replacement keys did you order last year? Every lost key costs you time and money—and an instant replacement is...

Think, Act, Report empowers companies to be open about how many women they employ Nottingham firm Octavian Security has joined the Government’s Think, Act, Report initiative, joining over 2.5 million employees now working for businesses that promote gender equality at work.   Think, Act, Report, introduced in September 2011, encourages companies to think about gender equality, take action to promote opportunities in their workplace and report on what they are...

The brief from the supermarket chain was for an intercom-over-IP system that would enhance the security of the site German supermarket giant, Aldi, best known for its ultra-low prices and ‘stacked-up-high’ goods in its stores, has selected Castel to supply IP intercom systems for its new regional distribution and staff administration centres across the UK. The first development, in Goldthorpe South Yorkshire, is due to open in 2015 at a cost of £25 million an...

The SGPP has been deemed a high-level futuristic platform for the biometrics and security since it was first hosted in 2010 Suprema, a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and security, is pleased to host the ‘Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) 2014’ conference, being held on November 12 – 13 at Paradise Hotel Busan, Korea. The SGPP is Suprema’s annual program for global partners, where the company and partners interact with each othe...

Business Development and Marketing are two key functions in any business and TDSI is no exception Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has appointed its new Strategic Business Development Manager, Gary Aimson and Marketing Assistant, Sophie Wilkins to facilitate the company’s ongoing growth, in its latest round of recruitment. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Business Development and Marketing are two key functions in any business...

 The seven MOBOTIX T24 units used in the project include systems to interface with the door lock release mechanism City harbour is a property development in the Crossharbour area of the London Docklands close to South Quay and Canary Wharf. The multi-million pound site includes 7 blocks of luxury apartments situated just two minutes’ walk from the Docklands Light Railway with easy access to Canary Wharf, the City and Lewisham. The development was completed in 1997 a...

Safe Cities will be a central hub within IFSEC to shape future of urban security, civil welfare & disaster management IFSEC International, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce development plans for the leading global security event in June 2015. Following the phenomenal success of the 2014 show, IFSEC International 2015 is in high demand with 92 per cent of the floor plan already sold out. Big name sign-ups and stand out new exhibitors include DELL, Mitsubishi El...

Viscount’s software-centric Freedom Access Control solution takes physical access control panels out of the equation Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, announced recently it has received a second U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology’s strong IP foundation. U.S. Patent 8854177 B2 outlines the system and method for storing user permissions for multiple disparate physical devices...

AMAG Technology, part of G4S, has been working behind closed doors on a new access control architecture for the last three years and is proud to release the Symmetry™ EN-2DBC, an edge network, two door, Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled controller. Building on the company’s track record and after listening to feedback from their worldwide customer base, the Symmetry EN-2DBC Edge Network Controller is the state-of-the-art panel that security installers have been looking for. AMAG Tech...

Linear LLC, a Nortek company and a leader in the security and home control markets, will show a preview of its newest Z-Wave product, the Z-Wave Dimmable LED Light Bulb at CES Unveiled New York. The instant-on, screw-in bulb provides soft-white illumination equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent bulb and provides one of the simplest and most affordable intelligent lighting solutions available, from the world's largest manufacturer of Z-Wave products - according to the Z-Wave Alliance. The new sma...

SALTO will exhibit its range of transport optimised contactless access solutions World leaders in advanced wire free, wireless and cloud based access control solutions, SALTO Systems, is all set to exhibit at Transport Security Expo at Olympia, London from Tuesday 2nd December to Wednesday 3rd December 2014. Europe’s leading expo for Aviation, Maritime, Rail, Major Events Transport Security and Secure Transportation, the show is the perfect location for SALTO to sho...