Access Control News

Security and access control at Disney includes PCSC proximity card readers and card readers controlling access Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the concert hall is scheduled to open for its inaugural season on October 23, 2003. It’s the newest addition to the Performing Arts Center that includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, The Mark Taper Forum, and the Ahmanson Theatre. Security and access control at Disney includes PCSC proximity card readers on in...

Over 3500 CEM IP card readers were installed throughout the terminal As part of a $2.6 billion, 20 year phased development program, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) added an additional passenger terminal building (Terminal 3) to Indira Gandhi Airport. The Terminal 3 site spans 500,000m2 and features more than 160 check-in counters with a capacity of 34 million passengers per annum. To secure Terminal 3, DIAL and BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security India) required a...

CEM was able to customise the AC2000 security management system to meet the airport's unique requirements Keflavik International Airport lies on the Reykjanes peninsula, seven minutes from the town of Reykjanesbaer (Keflavik) and 50 km southwest of Iceland's capital Reykjavik. Keflavik is the main international airport for Iceland and features modern passenger and commercial facilities as well as extensive aircraft operation areas. Sitting astride the North Atlantic route link...

VdS CEO Robert Reinermann was able to donate €5,000 each to representatives of the four charity organisations VdS employees welcomed the New Year with a fund-raising campaign, which was also supported by the customers of Europe’s No 1 institute for safety and security. Thanks to their generous commitment, VdS CEO Robert Reinermann was able to donate € 5,000 each to representatives of the four charity organisations ’wünschdirwas (make a wish), wir...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced the new Signage Station app for its Turbo NAS series, providing a seamless solution for designing, publishing, and sharing multimedia contents with access controls. Users can download the iArtist Lite software to design the digital signage content, upload to the Turbo NAS, and share the contents using the web-based Signage Station. Visitors can view the content on smart phones, tablets and laptops, and share by emails or social networking sites. People use...

Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN 500DT meets new procurement guidelines that took effect on January 1, 2014 Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN 500DT is included among “qualified” technologies for Explosive Trace Detection on the TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology Lists (ACSTL) and meets new procurement guidelines that took effect on January 1, 2014. A reliable trace detection system used to screen cargo, packages or baggage, the IONSCAN 500DT uses Ion Mobility Spect...

Ryan Gregory was promoted to manager of the Systems and Solutions team for business development Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, recently announced the promotion of Ryan Gregory to manager of the Systems and Solutions team for business development in North America. “Axis has always been a long-term company and this new team is a testament to our commitment to growing with the industry and continuing to meet our partners’ and end customers&r...

Honeywell recently announced an update to the iOS App for Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 that simplifies set-up while bringing all of the power and capability of the Honeywell Total Connect website to Apple® iPad and iPad mini® devices. Providing the same user experience, features and functionality across Web and iPad applications extends the value and reach of Honeywell Total Connect, the award-winning solution that lets consumers use mobile devices to remotely control their security syste...

The scheme aims to provide all students with a local business expert as a mentor to help develop skills John Davies, the Managing Director of Poole-based security solutions manufacturer TDSi is taking part in a Student Mentoring scheme for Sixth Form students at The Bourne Academy in Bournemouth. The scheme aims to provide all the students with a local business expert as a mentor to help them develop skills that will help in their post-studies careers. John Commented, &ld...

The acquisition extends HID Global’s portfolio while positioning the company to deliver new identity solutions HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Lumidigm, a global leader in authentication solutions that use multispectral imaging technology, software, and biometric fingerprint sensors to authenticate identities with a high degree of certainty. The acquisition extends HID Global’s authentication portfo...

Gunnebo’s SafePay solution will help increase security and efficiency of Shell Denmark’s cash handling process The Gunnebo Security Group will provide and service the closed cash handling solution, SafePay™, for Shell’s petrol stations across Denmark. Shell Denmark will equip its Danish network of petrol stations with Gunnebo’s closed cash handling solution, SafePay™, with delivery during 2014. The agreement includes service for the solutio...

 Dealers across North America will have access to the full line of solutions, including the FlexPower product family ADI announced recently it has expanded its offering to include power products from LifeSafety Power for security, video surveillance, access and mass notification. Dealers across North America will have access to the full line of solutions, including the FlexPower product family, that offer modular, multi-listed and highly configurable power products to sim...

ADI selected Arecont Vision as its Vendor of the Year for the United States and CDVI for Canada ADI recently announced the recipients of its 2013 Vendor Awards. ADI selected Arecont Vision its Vendor of the Year for the United States, and CDVI for Canada. ADI also recognised vendors in the categories of New Product of the Year, Best Sales Support, Best Marketing Support, Rookie Vendor of the Year, and Best Supplier Delivery Performance. Each year, ADI recognises key suppliers...

The sale of G4S Cash Solutions is completed for an aggregate consideration of C$110 million G4S, the leading global integrated security company, announces that the sale of G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Limited has completed for an aggregate consideration of approximately C$110 million. G4S remains fully committed to the security market in Canada and will continue to provide a wide range of security services to its many local, national and multinational customers. With integrat...

Professor Martin Gill is expected to present on how offenders get around security measures at ASIS 2014 ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Professor Martin Gill, Criminologist and Managing Director of Perpetuity Research & Consultancy International (UK) will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 5th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition. ASIS Middle East 2014 will be held on 16-18 February 201...

Two free workshops already organised include Security Solutions Theatre and  Policing, Military and Emergency Response Theatre The success of Counter Terror Expo, the largest international counter terrorism and security event of its kind, is in large part due to its practical relevance to everyone involved in working to protect the world against those with the intention and the ability to cause harm. One of the key features of Counter Terror Expo 2014 will be its high le...

Genetec was praised for its progressive employee programmes and for offering an outstanding place to work Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has been recognised as one of the top employers in Montréal for the eighth year in a row. Evaluated by the editors of Mediacorp Canada Inc., Genetec was praised for its progressive and forward-thinking employee programmes and for offering an outstanding place to work. Genetec o...

The mechanical key management system has been replaced by ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locks Security at one of Germany's leading Olympic training facilities has been transformed by ASSA ABLOY. Heidelberg's Olympiastützpunkt Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar has installed Aperio® wireless access control to protect the 800 squads who use the facility. The Olympiastützpunkt Metropolregion is one of 19 elite centres across Germany, and is used as a training venue f...

Fermax attended the event with its two latest big hitters: Smile and Lynx The whole security and protection-related trade turns its gaze towards Dubai at the start of each year, as this is where - in 10 rooms of the Dubai Exhibition and Convention Centre - Intersec is held, an unmissable global rendezvous. In 2014 the fair, held from 19 to 21 January, played host to over 1200 exhibitors from 54 countries. Fermax attended the event with its two latest big hitters: Smile an...

SALTO Systems European profile GEO cylinders have received BZ+ physical security equipment certification from VdS, one of Germany’s leading independent testing institutions for fire protection and security. As approved by VdS, these electronic cylinders deliver high levels of protection against picking attacks and medium protection against aggravated burglary. They are approved for use as ancillary control equipment alongside burglar alarm systems (according to VdS 2119). They come with i...

Napco Commercial Platform supports UL commercial wireless, addressable & conventional devices (ideal for cost-effective system upgrades). No matter what application, 32 to 255 pts of fire &/or intrusion, Napco Commercial Systems offer competitive advantages – like proven wireless that saves up to 75% of the labour. Win accounts with more cost-competitive/attractive proposals by saving on labour with Napco's full line of dependable UL Commercial-Grade wireless devices. Cut costs on...

The flexibility of Moxa's all-in-one router allows Media Resources to grant access of the IP camera to clients Media Resources is an industry leader in large-format digital displays such as billboards and video scoreboards. Recently, they have reported a significant enhancement to the reliability of their control systems that corresponds to a large reduction in maintenance costs, thanks to the deployment of Moxa communications and networking equipment. The majority of Media R...

Safe Cities Asia is attended by over 300 senior security professionals WBR are delighted to announce Asia's leading and most senior event focused on helping city governments, agencies, and key municipal leaders address global public security and safety challenges, taking place on 27th – 30th May 2014 in Singapore. The Safe Cities Asia conference and exhibition brings together first responders, city authorities, central government departments and the private sector who a...

Berkeley Homes chose Urmet’s PoE Elekta glass panels for all of the entrances within the development One Tower Bridge is the epitome of five-star luxury living and one of Berkeley Homes’ finest riverside developments, situated directly adjacent to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Urmet is proud to have been selected to supply the door-entry panels for this prestigious high-end residential project. Berkeley Homes needed a full-IP solution for this development...

Members of the Honeywell Security Channel Partner Programme receive sales, marketing, and training benefits Honeywell recently announced the signing of the 100th member to its Channel Partner Programme. Developed to reward top customers and foster long term, mutually beneficial relationships, the Channel Partner Programme was launched in May 2013 and is currently running in six countries: UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Recognising the variati...

The updated pages contain the latest information on TRI-ED's products, services, branches and training events TRI-ED Distribution is pleased to announce the release of its new, state-of-the-art website, featuring a more contemporary design and user-friendly menus that allow visitors to easily navigate through each section. The updated pages contain the latest information on TRI-ED's products, services, branches and training events. Many new enhancements have also been made to...

Alarm Lock, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., announced recently that its increasingly popular Trilogy Networx Wireless PIN and Prox access locks & keypads are now integrated with Lenel OnGuard integrated access control & video security platform. As a Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program Partner, Alarm Lock products (PL, PDL and DL-Series) were fully-tested and certified by Lenel's quality assurance department for use with OnGuard v6.6 and 6.5. Integrated capabilities includ...

SAFE Airport identity & credential management system improves workflow of security operations at SFO airport Quantum Secure announces that the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has selected the company’s SAFE for Aviation solution, further expanding Quantum Secure’s footprint in upgrading, managing and automating key critical security areas within the Airport. Since the deployment of the SAFE Airport Identity & Credential Management System in 2010,...

Sweden-based Nordic Alarm is one of the leading security system suppliers in their home market. Their comprehensive security system Nordic Integral covers the diverse sectors of corporate security from access control to CCTV. Nordic Alarm now complements its Nordic Integral system reader options by Idesco’s MIFARE readers, in Quattro and Slim Pin housings. With the latest security features and advanced, versatile reader functions, these less energy consuming new generation MIFARE readers c...

SALTO Systems has added a new SALTO GEO electronic cylinder for cam locks to its model range, offering an easy way to boost security of these commonly used locks. Cam locks are typically used to secure cupboards, document cabinets, school lockers, electrical panels etc and usually consist of a base, which contains a keyhole, and a long tailpiece or tongue known as a cam. Cam locks are one of the simplest of lock fastenings. The cam itself acts as a locking bolt and is directly operated when the...