Access Control News

Traka21's simple ‘plug & play’ technology allows easy installation and access to audit data ASSA ABLOY, the largest global supplier of intelligent lock and security solutions, responsible for one in every 10 lock and security installations worldwide, is focusing on innovation on Stand D1700 in Hall S17 at IFSEC 2014 (Excel, London, UK from 17-19 June, 2014.) Recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies, ASSA ABLOY will sho...

HID Global will manufacture and provide highly secure chip-enabled electronic passport covers and an ID card HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that The Federal Republic of Somalia took another step toward the establishment of law and order with the launch of two new citizen ID programs: a new national ID card and e-passport. The ID documents and their supporting solutions were designed and implemented by an association of Oma...

PSA’s partners will benefit from its proven IP cabling solutions as the industry continues to trend towards IP convergence PSA Security Network is excited to announce a new partnership with comCables®, a premier manufacturer of end-to-end structured cabling solutions. For over 30 years, comCables has been manufacturing trusted, quality copper & fibre optic structured cabling products including: Cat 5e, Cat 6 & 6A. All products exceed industry standards and ar...

The new guide is packed with solutions from Mayflex security vendors to suit a vast range of IP security applications Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions including cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions has launched its new security product guide. The guide features products from the key Mayflex security vendors. The downloadable pdf is interactive and contains links to a large number of useful videos, tools and information which sh...

The Healthcare market is an area of expertise for security solutions specialist TDSi. Not only does it require the most stringent security, the Healthcare sector often has strict budgets and involves caring for some of the most vulnerable people in society, so any solution needs to be highly reliable and easy to operate and manage. Specific areas such as hospital pharmacies need higher levels of security due to the value of stored products; baby units or wards for elderly patients typically requ...

Observer members will be able to independently test products to determine their conformance with ONVIF Profiles ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently the addition of a new membership level, to its membership structure, called the Observer level, which encompasses consultants, systems architects and engineers and members of the media. The addition of the Observer level membership grants these individual...

Sessions are comprised of a 4 day workshop designed to be comprehensive training classes STANLEY Security, a leading global security company specialising in advanced integrated security solutions on K-12 and higher education campuses nationwide, announces its partnership with the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP) and D. Stafford & Associates to sponsor a series of seminars throughout 2014 as part of the organisation’s Advanc...

Guy will take the reins of the business during an exciting time of growth Vacant property expert SitexOrbis has appointed Guy Other as its new Chief Executive. Guy has more than 20 years’ success as a b2b services leader in a broad range of commercial sectors. Most recently he was Chief Operating Officer at Stalbridge Linen Services and a main Board Director at Johnsons Apparelmaster. Guy will take the reins of the business during an exciting time of growth. After a...

The IP-addressable equipment consists of proximity readers, door controllers and ACT’s access control software suite Britannia Fire & Security Ltd has secured the headquarters of the Axiom Housing Association in Peterborough using an innovative access control system. The IP-addressable equipment, which is from ACT, consists of proximity readers, door controllers and ACT’s access control software suite. Axiom operates more than 2,200 homes across Peterborough,...

Morrisons decided upon a strategy to upgrade each of these vital IT and comms rooms MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Wm Morrison Supermarkets that is helping to secure access and reduce management complexity across 40 critical sites supporting the retailers “farm to fork” business strategy. Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC is a major UK food retailer with over 500...

Jack will work with members of the DMP authorised dealer network to promote the sale of products Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Jack Conard to the newly created position of Director-Market Development, Retail Solutions, West. Jack will work with members of the DMP authorised dealer network, vendor partners, and retailers to promote the sale of DMP products in retail installations. “DMP technology is especially well-suited to a number of vertical markets, in...

STENTOFON audio communication solutions will integrate with SKIDATA parking devices Zenitel AS, a global leader and supplier of the STENTOFON® and VINGTOR® brands of security and safety communication systems, is pleased to announce their partnership with SKIDATA, an international leader in the field of access solutions and visitor management. STENTOFON audio communication solutions will integrate with SKIDATA parking devices for bi-directional communication between ope...

Stevens from INSIDE Secure will describe the security attacks that are routinely launched against mobile platforms INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announces that Bart Stevens, director of product management at INSIDE Secure, will be a featured speaker at the Linley Tech Mobile Conference being held April 30 - May 1 in Santa Clara, California. Stevens will present ‘Mobile security is no longer optional&...

Allegion will be exhibiting products from its CISA brand in the ‘Technology’ product section of Hotelympia Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, is set to attend Hotelympia, the UK’s largest foodservice and hospitality exhibition at Excel in London from Monday 28th April to Thursday 1st May. A major supplier of security and hardware packages, access control systems, and door solutions to hotels and restaurants worldwide, Allegio...

Mul-T-Lock UK representatives will present an interactive demonstration of how WatchLock and SMARTair access control systems work ASSA ABLOY, the largest global supplier of intelligent lock and security solutions, responsible for one in every 10 lock and security installations worldwide, is focusing on innovation on Stand D1700 in Hall S17 at IFSEC 2014 (Excel, London, UK from 17-19 June, 2014.) Recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companie...

Steve Singer will present "High Throughput, Low Latency Ethernet Security with MACsec" INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announces that Steve Singer, VP of worldwide field applications engineering at INSIDE Secure, will be a featured speaker at the Ethernet Technology Summit being held April 29 – May 1 in Santa Clara, USA. Singer will present “High Throughput, Low Latency Ethernet Security with MACsec&...

AMAG presented top 2013 Symmetry Authorised Resellers with Eagle Awards AMAG Technology, the most-installed access control and integrated security solution developer, held its annual Eagle Award reception at ISC West on April 3  where it presented its top 2013 Symmetry™ Authorised Resellers with Eagle Awards in recognition for their outstanding sales effort, dedication to AMAG’s Symmetry access control solution and exceptional customer service. “It is w...

HID Global’s Bodega Norton Winery case study wins award for innovative use of radio frequency identification technology HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced recently it has been awarded Most Innovative Use of RFID Technology in the AIM 2014 RFID Case Study competition for its solution that combines RFID tags with NFC-enabled smartphones at Bodega Norton Winery in Argentina. Use of the company’s RFID technology was also integral to...

Synectics will be demonstrating the latest evolution of its field-proven control platform, Synergy 3 From government facilities, military bases and critical national infrastructure to the offices of global corporations and safe city projects, there is a critical need to look beyond single, stand-alone security solutions to an integrated approach that ‘joins the dots’ from all the available intelligence and data. In response to this need, Counter Terror Expo 2014 w...

Traka, the key management specialist, can now integrate its systems with the G4S access control software, Symmetry. The integration allows the functionality of the Traka32 software to be managed through Symmetry. The G4S access control technology can now include key management along with its existing identity management, alarm management, video management and command and control functionality. Symmetry can be scaled up or down depending on the size of the business. Used by 30,000 organisations...

Viscount will deploy its VeriCert software at U.S. Federal Government agency facilities Viscount Systems, a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, announced that it has been awarded contracts to deploy its Freedom access control technology, as well as its VeriCert certification software, at the U.S. Federal Government agency facilities in Louisiana and California, totalling more than $50,000 in contract value. Due to the sensitive nature of these types of cont...

ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the final release of Profile C, which brings the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specification into the physical access control arena. Through Profile C, systems integrators, specifiers and consultants are able to achieve interoperability between clients and devices of physical access control systems (PACS) and network-based video systems. With this final release, including the ava...

STANLEY Security joins the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program STANLEY Security announced recently that it has received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). STANLEY Security’s EyeLock product line interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide end-users with a single, critical database for access control and iris biometric identification data. “STANLEY Security has completed required factory testing...

Cartell offers products for security, home automation, electrical, construction and gate/access control industries Preferred Technologies Group, a U.S.-based company and manufacturer of Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers, is now accepting distributorships around the world to sell its products. The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975. It is sold exclusively through distributors. It was initially introduced in the security industry. Since...

Richard Moore answers questions as to how Essentra Security intends to maintain its market leading position Richard Moore was appointed UK Director of Sales for Essentra Security in January 2014. Richard is no stranger to Essentra plc’s philosophy of always looking to exceed customers’ expectations, having held the position of General Manager within the Group’s component distribution division for the past 9 years. In his first interview since taking up t...

The website features an elegant new look, easy to navigate design and a wealth of downloadable information Middle Atlantic Products has launched a new, totally re-imagined website to improve user experience and help its customers find the exact information they need from the company’s extensive product offering. Exceptionally useful, middleatlantic.com features an elegant new look, easy to navigate design and a wealth of downloadable information including Revit®, CA...

Laurie Dickson has broad experience in both account service and creative Open Options, a leading provider of innovative access control solutions, has added three seasoned sales executives – Stacy Molenda, Randy Vitovitz, and Laurie Dickson – to manage new territories in the Rocky Mountain, Northwest, and South Central United States to support continued company growth. Open Options Vice President and General Manager Jonathan Berman said Open Options’ exponent...

The KS100, with Aperio technology, extends access control to individual server cabinet doors HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is showing its KS100 Server Cabinet Lock at ISC West 2014. The KS100, with Aperio® technology, extends access control to individual server cabinet doors to protect data center assets from intrusion and expensive downtime. The KS100 leverages ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® technology, enabling mechanical locks to be wirelessly linked to a new or exi...

The CSARN network also offers business intelligence, educational networking events, training and specialist project management Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has joined as the latest Member Partner of CSARN, the UK’s largest resilience and business security membership network. CSARN is an award winning business security and staff safety advisory service, bringing together public and private sector leaders, as a not-for-profit enterprise. The organisatio...

The awards serve to recognise the hard work of high calibre professionals working within the security industry The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is proud to announce the regional winners of this year’s Annual Security Personnel Awards. The awards are now in their sixteenth year, and serve to recognise the hard work of high calibre professionals working within the security industry across five different categories: Best Team, Outstanding Act, Service t...