Access Control News

The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience and system functionality American Fibertek Inc. (afi) is launched an updated version of its powerful Pilot Video/Event Management Software (VMS) at ISC West (booth # 10072). The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience, system functionality and intelligent capabilities enabling complete system solutions to meet market demands. New for 2014 is the capability to monitor up to 500...

Alarm Controls’ new APS-300 access control power can support up to three magnetic locks Alarm Controls, an ASSA ABLOY Group company known for its responsiveness and value, recently introduced the AES-100 and AES-200 electric strikes and the APS-300 power supply at ISC West 2014. Show attendees were able to see the entire Alarm Controls product line at booth #33092 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, 2-4 April 2014. Designed for heavy-duty applications, the all-in-one A...

IdenTrust™, Inc. (part of HID Global®), a worldwide leader in identity solutions, and ScriptRx, Inc., a Florida-based healthcare technology company, recently jointly announced that the ScriptRx software application for EPCS has received certification to federally mandated standards by Drummond Group, Inc. IdenTrust digital identities are a key element in the certification, and used by the ScriptRx application and end users to link auditable proof of identity to electronic prescriptions...

Videx Security's new PABX 275 interface brings a new level of functionality to a Videx door entry intercom panel. It allows the intercom to be connected to an existing PABX analogue telephone switchboard. By integrating with the phone system, those using the intercom to request access can be answered on existing telephones throughout the building. This is a very useful and flexible feature for premises such as commercial offices, doctor’s surgeries, nurseries, small schools and libraries....

ASSA ABLOY has compiled research to illustrate benefits of wireless versus magnetic locks ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new discussion paper illustrating the key cost savings with wireless battery powered access control. ASSA ABLOY Access Control, responsible for industry leading innovations such as Aperio™ technology, has compiled the research based on a typical case study of student accommodation, to illustrate the sustainable benefits of wireless locks ver...

NFC Forum certification enables manufacturers to establish that their products conform to NFC specifications COMPRION’s UT³ Platform has recently been approved by the NFC Forum for Digital Protocol Functional Testing and is now listed on their website in the Approved Test Tool section. After a rigorous validation procedure the solution can be used by manufacturers for NFC Forum conformance testing as well as by authorised laboratories for certification testing of NF...

The infographic combines results from its survey with published data on security breaches and associated costs HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released an infographic illustrating the results of a survey it conducted on physical access control. The survey of 600 respondents revealed enterprise end users’ perceptions about change and the importance of industry best practices, and how well today’s technology and policy best...

The agreement will allow Ness Corp to offer a full range of DVRs such as the new SD Range, SD Excel and the Eco CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros, part of AD Holdings Limited, announces the appointment of Ness Corporation as a key distribution partner for its industry leading products across Australia. The agreement will allow Ness Corporation, from April 2014, to offer its customers a full range of DM distribution products including Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) such as the...

Identiv’s uTrust TS readers support proximity, smart cards and public key infrastructure Identiv recently unveiled its uTrust TS Readers product line. uTrust TS Readers are revolutionary new building access control readers that support all major credentials in a single reader format, while offering strong identity verification, scalable migration and interoperability based upon secure open standards. uTrust TS Readers are the first readers that let customers easily migra...

Infosecurity Europe celebrates the achievements of internationally recognised Information Security practitioners SANS Institute announces that SANS Fellow, Cyber Defense curriculum lead and course author Dr. Eric Cole is to be honoured with induction into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame at Infosecurity Europe 2014. The Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of internationally recognised Information Security practitioners and advocates. Previous indu...

The Expo will feature a range of the most advanced up-armouring, upgrade and retro-fit options and accessories From the protection of individuals – whether VIPs or NGO personnel – to SWAT operations, armoured vehicles have a key role to play in the defence against terrorism. The nature of the threat is constantly evolving, however, and so too are the requirements placed on the manufacturers of armoured vehicles. At Counter Terror Expo 2014, visitors will be able to...

Security Essen will promote the appearances of young innovative companies from Germany Security Essen started in 1974 with 105 exhibitors. This year, well over 1,000 companies from around 40 nations will present their products and services. Since the beginning the world's premier fair for security and fire protection technology has been the sectoral showcase for innovations. On September 23 - 26 too, a large number of companies will introduce their innovations to the trade pub...

SSAIB’s Manned Services Scheme Manager will be at Counter Terror Expo to discuss a range of topics SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations – which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2014 – will be returning to Counter Terror Expo on stand M40 for this year’s show, following its successful appearances at the event in 2011, 2012 and 2013. There are now over 1500 SSAIB-registered firms, including companies providing electron...

PLAI specification streamlines and standardises the management of physical and logical identities Cost effective, automated synchronisation of physical and logical identities, privileges and credentials took a major step toward becoming an industry standard today, with the Physical Security Interoperability Association (PSIA) releasing a draft proposal of its Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification. "We're excited about the potential the PLAI specificati...

The R100 surface mounted wireless reader significantly extends the reach and application of access control Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is bringing access control to new applications with its new R100 Surface Mounted Wireless Reader with Aperio® technology. The R100 was awarded ‘Best in Access Control Products Wireless’ from the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase. Capable of mounting directly on glass, stone, granite or...

Idesco 13,56 MHz readers recognise the new card UID standard developed and approved for the sites Fairly soon all Finnish construction workers will have their personal tax numbers encoded in IDs they carry to enter their construction sites. Ongoing access control and personal ID deployments at Finnish construction sites are being designed in no small measure to help strengthen tax compliance across the industry. Not surprisingly, all Idesco 13,56 MHz readers already recognise...

HID Global will also showcase Vigo-based LogiTag 121 based on its Vigo HF technology HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its Identification Technologies division’s broad portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions in Booth #116 at RFID Journal Live! Included will be tags with its new Vigo™ HF technology, the first ISO 15693 chips assembled with HID Global direct bonding technology....

Start anticipating some exciting enhancements coming to 8 CD 2.0 reader security and functionality in a few months. The first new major security feature to be supported is called Random UID. Random UID enables 8 CD 2.0 readers to successfully interrogate and recognise transponders configured with random, changing UIDs, designed specifically to thwart cloning and hacking efforts. Another powerful enhancement enables 8 CD 2.0 to recognise either 4 or 7 byte UIDs – or both.  This is...

Building a truly flexible, yet long-lasting identification system increasingly demands a foundation of easily updated, open technology readers. Idesco’s Descoder tool is designed to streamline reader updates while anticipating your system future evolution. Current Descoder user, Jan Terje By of Norway’s Nokas (formerly G4S Secure Solutions AS) describes Descoder, “The graphical user interface and system topology are very intuitive and not too complicated to learn, making reader...

Sjouwerman emphasises the importance of educating employees to recognise potential network security threats Security is harder to maintain than it was a year ago according to a study done by KnowBe4, a US based security awareness company. Ransomware (CryptoLocker or CryptoDefense), rapid technology advances and adoption of BYOD create a greater challenge for businesses to stay abreast of the numerous internal and external threats that safeguard their systems and networks. Acco...

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...

 The Apprentice Installer Awards recognise emerging talent within the security sector Security companies are being encouraged to submit nominations for this year’s British Security Industry Association Apprentice Installer Awards ahead of the final deadline of Friday 11th April. Open to second and third year apprentice installers from across the security industry, the Apprentice Installer Awards recognise emerging talent within the sector and will be presented in a...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies), will be showcasing the very latest additions to its Briton range of architectural hardware products at The National Merchant Buying Society Ltd’s trade exhibition on Wednesday 9 April at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. A recently-introduced range of door closers from Allegion’s Briton brand, specifically designed to offer market-leading cam-action technology and high per...

Schneider Electric’s Andover Continuum Integrated Security and Building Management Solutions are now further enhanced with the latest generation of 3M Cogent MiY (Make it Yours) Biometric Access Control Readers. 3M Cogent MiY readers are now integrated with Andover Continuum CyberStation 1.91 or greater. The first complete integration of the MiY solution for user and credential management into a third party software, leveraging MiY’s framework, provides biometric capture and cardhol...

AMAG Technology's Symmetry SR-2000 Controller delivers proven access control technology AMAG Technology, the world’s most widely installed and trusted access control and integrated security solution developer, announces the release of the Symmetry™ SR-2000 Controller. The Symmetry SR-2000 Controller is a four door control panel that delivers proven access control technology and is designed for new and retrofit security applications.   The Symmetry SR-2000 joi...

MOBOTIX also demonstrated its new MxMultiViewer VMS, T25 IP video door station and MxDisplay video remote station At Light+Building 2014 in Frankfurt, MOBOTIX presents its first thermographic camera M15D-Thermal, demonstrates its current camera platform with 5-megapixel technology and introduces new software developments as well as solutions in the area of building technology. From 30 March to 4 April, at the MOBOTIX exhibition stand D40 in hall 9.0, visitors can get up-close...

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...

The lawsuits filed by HID Global and ASSA ABLOY were amicably settled HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has settled patent-infringement lawsuits against Apollo Security, Applied Wireless IDentifications Group (AWID) Inc., and Secura Key, a division of Soundcraft, Inc. The lawsuits included HID Global’s multi-technology reader patents. “We are pleased that the lawsuits filed by HID Global and ASS...

Alan has held a number of management roles during his 30 years in the security industry SALTO Systems welcomes Alan Horrobin who joins the company as a new Area Manager for the Northern Region, reporting to Ramesh Gurdev. Alan has been in the security industry for over 30 years and has a wealth of experience spanning many different disciplines. He has held a number of management roles ranging from Vertical Markets Manager to UK Sales Manager to Country Manager. He will now be...

ASSA ABLOY was recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies 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 showcase new...