Access Control News

The Lenel and Traka USA agreement allows Lenel to resell three base levels of Traka key cabinets An announcement has been made on an agreement to offer Traka USA Key Management Solutions to Lenel’s North America and Latin America customers through Lenel’s Value Added Resellers (VAR). The Lenel and Traka USA agreement allows Lenel to resell three base levels of Traka key cabinets, which offer innovative technology for sophisticated intelligent access control. Traka...

Datacard Group received the recognition at the annual Gold Key Awards gala Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced it has received six 2013 Silver Key Awards from the Colorado Chapter of the Business Marketing Association. The recognition took place at the annual Gold Key Awards gala Friday, April 26, 2013, at The Seawall Ballroom in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Datacard Group was recognised for its br...

Nedap MIFARE electronic locks were integrated into the AEOS security management platform Darent Valley Hospital has recently chosen Nedap’s AEOS security management platform to secure their drug cupboards. Access to the drug cupboards can be managed within AEOS, via the standard integrated Locker Management functionality. This micro-level access control functionality is putting an end to key-management. The hospital’s Intensive Therapy Unit housed 16 cupboards wit...

The appointments will support the company’s expansion plans in the UK and overseas Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is delighted to announce the appointment of LeAnne Hill to the new role of Key Account Manager and Teshany Perrett-Conn as Sales and Marketing Administrator. In response to a healthy increase in UK sales, LeAnne Hill has been promoted from TDSi’s Customer Care Advisor to Key Account Manager, thereby supporting the company’s expan...

As part of the commitment to continued enhancement of its customer care strategy, Stanley Security Solutions - one of the leading security providers in the UK - is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative ‘eServices’ in the UK. eServices enables customers for the first time to access real time, unedited information on their accounts from anywhere in the world, 24/7*. This approach allows customers to gain invaluable and immediate security information, including the products...

The new additions include Nicole Beauchamp, Todd Harrington, Jeff Munson, Alfred Gallegos, Brittany Almy, Hilary Pogarch and Matthew Kostinas  Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced the newest addition to the Brivo sales team, Nicole Beauchamp. Nicole will provide expert support to the Northeast region—ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY and NJ. She brings over 11 years of business management and sales experience and offers e...

Traka's solutions can be networked across numerous sites while being managed from one central point Traka will be demonstrating its key management systems at IFSEC 2013. Visit stand 4/C40 13 – 16 May, Birmingham NEC. Traceability - Traka key management systems maintain a full electronic audit of all users, keys, dates and times so you know at a glance who has what and when it was returned - or not Accountability - Full auditing makes everyone accountable for the keys i...

The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University Medical College (formerly the Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Hospital) was established to provide medical and healthcare services to Chinese citizens. It is also responsible for nurturing medical professionals and spearheading medical research in China. The hospital includes 43 departments and 850 beds, delivering quality medical, rehabilitation and healthcare services by a team of 1,100 medical professionals. The hospital is undergoing an extension...

LightSYS 2 is the new generation of the successful LightSYS series, designed for small commercial and residential markets RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions will launch the LightSYS 2 hybrid security system at IFSEC International 2013. LightSYS 2 is the new generation of the successful LightSYS series, designed for small commercial and residential markets and renowned for its wide range of installation and communication options. The new LightSYS...

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that taller trucks, especially those found in Europe and the Middle East, will not be able to tumble over anti-terrorist, crash-proof bollards. In a full scale crash test, the new Delta Scientific DSC720 1M bollards, which raise and lower in seconds, passed an independent lab test following ASTM test criteria for an M50 level test. Tested as a...

HID is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag SDK HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag™ Services Software Developer Tool Kit (SDK). Operating within the Trusted Identity Platform™ (TIP), HID Trusted Tag Services is the company’s latest NFC in...

The AC2000 system integrated fully into the care centre's CCTV, intruder detection and lift control systems ADT Fire & Security, the UK’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, recently announced its selection as the security provider for the new Aberdeen Emergency Care Centre. ADT won the competitive tender with a CEM AC2000 integrated access control, security management system (SMS); custom designed to secure the 400 doors throughout the premis...

As part of the centralisation of five Munich hospitals, 20,000 old cards were gradually switched to new LEGIC employee ID cards for time & attendance and access control. With around 3500 beds, 260 day clinic places and 9500 employees, the Klinikum Munich, resulting from the merger of five clinics, is the biggest health service provider in southern Germany, today. As part of the centralisation operation of the five hospitals, a central SAP system was implemented. It was decided to implement...

CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the release of version 6.7 of AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) and AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) integrated access control and security management software. The latest release offers a host of new features that increase the performance and improve the functionality of the CEM AC2000 access control system. “CEM AC2000 is a powerful access control system that is designed with the customer in mind” said Andrew Fulton, Senior Dir...

Nexus Connect will provide levels of manufacturer coordination, technical support and marketing expertise Multidisciplined security specialist, ViS security solutions, has become the latest integrator partner to join Nexus Connect, the innovative partner programme run by Center Group. ViS has a very strong track record of providing integrated systems to the public service, healthcare, education, and blue- chip commercial sectors. In a security market dominated by low margins...

The Schlage card reader has been chosen for the 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security Award A Schlage card reader that is integrated into the electronic lock to provide a wireless solution for applications that meets government standards was chosen for the 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security Award in the Wireless Security category.  As a result, the Schlage FIPS 201 (Federal Information Processing Standards Publication) AD-401 wirel...

Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced the availability of its latest financial product— the Datacard® CD820™ instant issuance system—giving financial organisations and retailers an affordable approach to instantly issuing payment cards. With the ability to reduce issuance costs and deliver cards to consumers in a customised and personalised way, the CD820 system offers a wide-range of features to help support a...

HID Global is demonstrating its extensive suite of RFID transponders at the Orange County Convention Center HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is showcasing its broad portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies division, including its new SlimFlex™ Laundry tag at this week’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition. HID Global’s advanced and innovative SlimFlex™ Lau...

Alfapass is replacing the old biometric system with Lumidigm V-series fingerprint readers Lumidigm announced that Alfapass, the provider of the security smart card system at the Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge in Belgium, is replacing the older biometric system at the ports’ registration stations with Lumidigm V-Series multispectral imaging fingerprint readers. The Port of Antwerp is Europe’s second largest port, while Zeebrugge is the central port for Europe's auto...

Octavian arranged 50 security officers to undertake the session delivered by Nottinghamshire Police In keeping with its successful track record of proactive personal development, further staff members at leading security provider Octavian Security have been trained in counter-terrorism measures and crime prevention. The company, which provides protection to businesses, sites and people across the UK, arranged for more than 50 Security Officers to undertake the specialist sess...

The new hybrid system, PowerSeries Neo from DSC, will be showcased at the event Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will introduce several new innovations at IFSEC 2013 that extend the company’s commitment to creating intuitive ways for customers to instinctively manage their holistic security environments. Leading the innovation charge for the company is a new feature-rich hybrid intrusion plat...

TDSi, a global leader in integrated security solutions, has launched the latest version of its EXgarde 4.1 access control software, which now fully integrates with its Harmony Alliance Partner Texecom’s Premier and Premier Elite range of intruder alarm systems, offering a complete integrated access control and security solution.  Managing Director of TDSi, John Davies, commented, “Offering full integration with Texecom’s range of alarm systems was a key feature in the dev...

Bosch Access Easy Controller meets the company's basic access control needs End user: Innoventor, Inc. is a 10-year-old engineering solutions company located in St. Louis and serving customers throughout the U.S. It has grown over the decade to more than 70 engineers providing solutions in the aerospace/defense, medical/pharmaceutical, transportation, food/beverage and industrial automation industries in the areas of process, production and product development. It innovates...

Ingersoll Bomb Blast Doors offer an additional level of protection and high level security package Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has won the "Best Buildings and Facilities Protection Innovation" award for its range of Automatic Bomb Blast Doors at the Counter Terror Expo Excellence Awards 2013. Ingersoll Rand’s superior range of bomb blast doors, which has been applied at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 and Kings Cross train...

Today, the average life expectancy in Western Europe is over 80 years and it will continue to increase in the future thanks to medical progress and improved social and economic conditions. As a result, there are more and more demands for senior-friendly products and services. These include everyday goods and services as well as convenient security solutions which need to be practical and easy to use. The brief: The Am Bachgraben retirement and assisted living centre in Allschwil and Schön...

In a first for the physical security industry, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced the availability of its Access Control Profile and Intrusion Detection Profile as well as a tool for testing whether products conform to these Profiles.  These Profiles will enable manufacturers to easily and quickly adopt PSIA specifications by complying with a smaller subset of interoperability requirements. The testing tool gives integrators and end users total confidence that...

The course provides preparation for the GIAC Security Leadership qualification and conforms with DoDD 8570 This June, the SANS Institute will debut its MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge Compression course in Naples, Italy. The course has been updated to emulate the format utilised by many executive MBA programmes and  has been approved by CompTIA's CAQC programmes for Security + 2008 to ensure that managers and their direct repor...

Securit World will unveil its new Big ID Card, a range of cards with a larger, more visible footprint At IFSEC 2013, Securit World, now part of the card solutions business of Payne Security, will once again be showing why it is Europe’s largest distributor of ID systems, products and services. The latest ID solutions will be on show from Magicard, Evolis, Datacard and Fargo, demonstrating Securit World’s strong links with leading manufacturers. Securit World has b...

Kimberly Mazzarino has over 16 years of Sales, Customer Service and IT experience Real-Time Technology Group (RTTG), a leading provider of trusted identity solutions, is pleased to welcome Kimberly Mazzarino as its Director of Customer Relations.  Kim has over 16 years of Sales, Customer Service and IT experience and proven success at designing and implementing processes that keep companies competitive. A skilled Project Manager, strategist and negotiator, she is well ve...

Morse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher system was integrated with NoWAIT fingerprint recognition system The Westfield name in retail is synonymous with high quality properties that offer an efficient and dynamic environment for retailers and a quality shopping experience for consumers. With a portfolio of 104 shopping centers globally, Westfield is also a leader in ensuring the protection and safety of staff and contractors in back-of-house and operational areas using state-of-the-...