Access Control News

Mr. Haslam will be responsible for worldwide expansion of the company’s government-to-citizen ID business HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that Rob Haslam has joined the company as vice president of Government ID Solutions. In his new role, Mr. Haslam is responsible for the strategic development and worldwide expansion of the company’s government-to-citizen ID business. This includes extending HID Global’s reach...

Quantum Secure’s SAFE solution manages and streamlines security identities, compliance and events Electrosoft Services, Inc., a small business located in Reston, Virginia, is proud to announce it has been awarded a contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement their Enterprise Physical Access Control System (ePACS). As an enterprise implementation, ePACS is targeted for deployment across VA’s worldwide facilities. The solution is based on the SAFE sof...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, has introduced proprietary concurrent dual-radio technology that ensures zero wireless packet loss in industrial WLAN applications, eliminating problems such as video frame skips, screen freezes and dropouts in safety-critical and real-time wireless applications. "The unpredictability of radio interference has long been a deterring factor for industrial operators wanting to deploy wireless connectivity," explained Ar...

Arredondo will be giving a presentation on “EMV and Mobile: A Case Study Convergence” on June 6th Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced that Alyssa Arredondo, senior marketing manager for Datacard Group, will be speaking at the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) 2013 Expo taking place June 4-7, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The 2013 ICMA EXPO will feature a variety of presentations from dif...

Holly Tsourides brings more than 15 years of executive management and sales experience Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has appointed Holly Tsourides as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the company into its next phase of development and growth. “As our new CEO, Holly Tsourides is a significant addition to our executive leadership team,” said James Young...

IRAP support will be used to further the development of Viscount's Freedom access control platform IRAP support will be used to further the development of Viscount's Freedom access control platform and to expand system capabilities to a number of key areas, including mobile devices, enhancing the Freedom Microsoft Active Directory platform, preparing for U.S. Government full FICAM compliance, and enhanced encryption. "We are very pleased to have the support of the Industrial...

ACT units cover 60 doors and the equipment works with intruder alarms, CCTV and perimeter intrusion French retail chain Hyper U is using an access control solution from ACT at one of its largest stores, a 20,000-square-metre property with 200 full-time personnel at the western town of Savenay in the Loire Estuary. The integrator is 2ACOM who have installed the equipment in two phases after the end-user found the ACT solution to be robust, reliable and with the functionality n...

HID Global highlighted its latest iCLASS SE platform solution for credential encoding HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, presented its solutions for secure access control together with parent company ASSA ABLOY, under the Motto “Access your world” at IFSEC Birmingham. Jointly presenting their solutions for the third consecutive year, this presence incorporated the combined power of award-winning technology from HID Global, ASSA ABLOY,...

Keith Bloodworth, CEO of CNL Software, discussed the trends that are driving the uptake of PSIM technology  CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, led several key sessions on subjects including the future of PSIM, the role of PSIM within Safe City frameworks and innovation within physical security. Learning lessons from the London Olympics, regional activities such as presidential debates and celebratory events through t...

Anthony Pearlgood, Chairman of BSIA’s Information Destruction Section, will be showing the section’s first official promotional video The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Information Destruction Section is pleased to announce the official line up of its annual Information Destruction Conference and Exhibition. The popular event is due to take place on Wednesday 5th June at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham and boasts an exciting line...

Security Technology Live will take place at the NEC, Birmingham in 2014 A poll produced by the organisers of Security Technology Live is currently showing that 85% of attendees to IFSEC recently (Monday 13 May) agree that the NEC, Birmingham is the best venue for a security exhibition. The poll, which will run until the end of the week, asked for attendees to agree or disagree with the statement that the NEC, Birmingham, is the best venue for a security event. With 16000 car...

DRS’ Technical Services group will continue to provide MRO services to Coast Guard C-130 aircraft for one year DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to continue its maintenance, repair and overhaul work at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Under the contract, DRS’s Technical Services group will continue to provide maintenance,...

Roadstone uses Traka’s iFobs to lock into ports within a Traka key management cabinet Traka continued its commitment to providing access management and control of plant vehicles with the installation of its key management systems for the Roadstone, Slane Quarry. As an industry leader in rock excavation and aggregate production, Roadstone provides substantial support for numerous road and house construction projects annually. With health and safety compliance, along with...

The team set off to cycle between Corps Security’s 12 mainland branches throughout UK A team of generous volunteers from Corps Security has completed the 760-mile “Tour de Corps” cycle across the UK in just one week. The five-strong team led by National Account Sales Manager, Rob Hill, hit the streets in aid of the Commando Spirit Appeal, which aims to raise £1m for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) by 2014. Rob and his crew set off to c...

The new features for events this year include Intelligent Buildings and Global Meetings Programme IFSEC International and FIREX International the world’s largest security and fire exhibition’s, opened the doors to the security and fire industry for what will be another outstanding year at the NEC, Birmingham. With over ten education theatres and 240 seminars sessions, visitors will have a wealth of opportunity to get to grips with what is hot in the industry right...

IFSEC International 2014 will see Security & Fire Installer Live, an annual installer programme, launch for the first time Following the announcement in February that IFSEC International and FIREX International will change location for 2014, the organisers of the event, UBM Live announced that all the major players will be making the move to London’s ExCeL from 17-19 June 2014. Over 75 leading brands from across the security and fire industry will be represented inc...

Over 510 exhibitors displayed their surveillance, access control and integrated security solutions  The 16th edition of Secutech was held from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan and attracted 25,807 visitors from 100 countries and regions. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the three-day show is an annual international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, info security, fire & safety sectors. T...

AlliedBarton’s company-wide military hiring program, Hire Our HeroesSM, is an essential part of its recruiting strategy AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that Chris McCann, Recruiter and Trainer, Midwest Region, Minneapolis, MN, was awarded the Patriotic Civilian Service Award from the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces (EPAF). “This award represents the highest aw...

Geoff Gerks brings expertise in occupational and environmental safety G4S Secure Solutions (USA) announces the appointment of Geoff Gerks as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Gerks brings an extensive background in human resources, employee and labor relations with expertise in occupational and environmental safety. Bringing more than 20 years in the field of recruiting and employee management, Gerks will focus on innovative ways to support our core value of Best Peop...

The new EXgarde 4.1 version of integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi’s access control software features integration with Milestone’s Enterprise and Corporate video management software. From a single IP-enabled access portal, security operators are able to use EXgarde 4.1’s Explorer to directly monitor CCTV feeds via Milestone’s XProtect Corporate or Enterprise software range, tagging events and using Video Verification – whilst also controlling the physica...

KeyWatcher Touch system, KeyWatcher TrueTouch and KeyWatcher Illuminated will be displayed at the event New and innovative solutions for key management, along with a new mobile app, will be front and centre in Morse Watchmans’ updated booth at IFSEC this year. Visitors can get hands-on demos of the company’s solutions in action, plus watch a new informative video to learn more about the company and products. “Integration enables management to take key co...

The battery powered cylinder requires no wiring upon installation Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand introduces CISA eSIGNO, the latest in its leading access control solutions designed specifically for the hospitality industry, which will be premiered at IFSEC in Birmingham 13 – 16 May 2013. The new CISA eSIGNO Contactless Lock, with its elegant and compact Italian design, requires no wiring or invasive work on the door ensuring a si...

A custom developed automatic license plate reading system was designed around Arecont Vision’s IP cameras Megapixel solution To improve entry and exit from the Rungis centre, Sogaris implemented a parking facility management system that included both a ticket-based parking facility management system for visitors and a ticket-free private parking facility system for clients. Two entry and exit lanes for the ticket-based parking facility were added and the two existing en...

G4S Technology has announced the immediate availability of a new Access Control product range which allows an easy upgrade from legacy Casi Rusco systems. Centred around G4S Technology’s existing Symmetry software the new solution comprises a range of control panels which are a direct plug and play fit into existing Casi Rusco enclosures. The new SR Series controllers have already gained a lot of interest around the world prior to their release and are being trialled by some of the largest...

BSIA's Lone Worker section will feature the election for the section's inaugural Chairman The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade body representing the UK's private security industry - has revealed its activity plan for this year's IFSEC International exhibition and conference, which takes place in Birmingham in less than one week's time (13 – 16 May 2013). Relationship building is at the heart of the BSIA's activities at the show, with a series of...

The Hytera DMR solution with SmartDispatch system and mobile terminals PD78X/MD78X were implemented across the city Background Cachoeirinha is located in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre with 43 km² and approximately 120 thousand inhabitants. The City is well known for having the headquarters of important national and international companies, earning a high rate of GST (Goods and Service Tax). The City Government is largely geared to the welfare of the local society...

Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has launched a new proximity version of its stand-alone access control system SOLOgarde. SOLOgarde is designed to offer the perfect blend of convenience and ease of use whilst maintaining excellent levels of intelligent security by enabling installation of the controller on the secure side of the door – offering a highly cost-effective way of securing a single door for up to 1,000 users. The stand-alone keypad offers simple but secure access...

Nedap's uPASS Access has been nominated in the "Access Control Product of the Year" category at the IFSEC 2013 awards The recently released and IFSEC Award nominated, uPASS Access from Nedap, is now available in the UK via access control and parking manufacturer, Nortech.  uPASS Access is a small UHF (Ultra high-frequency)  reader that reads normal, battery-free access tags at distances of up to 2 metres. It is the perfect solution for doors that require both securi...

Spica also announces plans to launch in the UK market and build network of partners and installers across the country Spica International, a leader in workforce management solutions, including access control and time and attendance (T&A) software and hardware, has announced plans to launch in the UK market. The Solvenian technology pioneer, which integrated NFC (Near Field Communication) technology into its systems as early as 2007, plans to build an impressive network of...

Opengear, a leading provider of next-generation cellular out-of-band management solutions and console servers, today announced at Interop Las Vegas 2013 that key cellular out-of-band management products have been awarded PTCRB industry certification in addition to being certified by major wireless carriers for use across their networks. The PTCRB certification is mandated by network operators for the marketing of GSM-based cellular products in the Americas and many European countries. PTCRB is...