Access Control News

One of Spain’s newest and ‘greenest’ hospitals, Sant Joan Reus has been jointly designed by the architects’ studios Corea & Moran and Pich-Aguilera, specialists in hospital architecture. The hospital, which has 460 beds, specialises in treatments such as oncology, bariatric surgery, plastic surgery and repair, vascular medicine and thoracic surgery.  The new hospital is integrated into the local environment not only from a landscaping point of view but has also...

Hid Global deploys a centralised, web-based IP access control solution at Fuxi power plant in China HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced today that the company’s network access control solutions and contactless readers have been deployed at the Fuxi power plant in China’s Sichuan province. The new system provides increased security that ensures the operational safety of production and facility areas, offers real-tim...

IEE's tailgate detector TDflex has two main operating modes - virtual and real mantrap Businesses interested in managing access into secure areas, accurately tracking and recording the precise number of people in a specific area, or protecting valuable works of art should make sure they visit IEE at IFSEC, Birmingham from 14 – 17 May 2012. A leading developer of intelligent sensing solutions, IEE will be showcasing its Tailgate Detector TDflex, People Counter and Volume...

The office will  enable the company to deliver more comprehensive support and other services to customers in the region HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the opening of an office in Mexico City that will enable the company to deliver more comprehensive and responsive support and other services to customers and integrator partners in the region. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of secure identity s...

The BSIA helps drive UK security exports to Russia Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety (MIPS) exhibition, which takes place at Moscow’s Expocentre this week (24th – 27th April).The largest industry event in Eastern Europe and Russia, MIPS brings together major security companies looking to reac...

Manchester businesses were given an overview of the security challenges faced by the city Businesses in Manchester were given an exclusive insight into security planning for this summer’s large-scale city-centre events at the annual Manchester Security exhibition and seminar, which was held last week (18th April).Free to attend, the event welcomed a record number of over 250 delegates from local businesses including Morrisons, Selfridges and The Printworks, as well as...

Videx Security has introduced a new VR Vandal Resistant Ex Series keypad to complement the EX keypad range. The keypad features a tough 12 gauge stainless steel fascia, which fits into the company's 4000 Series modular vandal resistant door entry systems.  The VR Vandal Resistant EX Series keypad is designed for both external and internal installations and includes backlit metallic keys. The keypad can be either surface or flush mounted and combined with an intercom, video intercom or sta...

Lenel Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software, integrated systems and access control systems, recently launched OnGuard 2012, the latest release of its industry-leading security management platform available to Lenel’s Value Added Resellers (VARs) in the third quarter 2012. Customers can benefit from OnGuard’s stronger integration capability and increased functionality. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies...

Honeywell’s newest LYNX Touch self-contained security system includes two alarm industry firsts that will allow installers to more easily provide local and remote services, which are increasingly popular among homeowners who want to control their security using mobile devices. The LYNX Touch 5100 is the first technology of its kind to offer Wi-Fi, as well as an alarm radio that can communicate via 4G network.  The system also includes an optional Android tablet with a preloaded LYNX T...

Steria installed additional CEM S610 access control readers at its various offices in UK CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced that they have now secured all of the 12 UK offices of long standing customer, Steria UK Ltd. Following successful company growth, Steria has recently expanded its AC2000 access control system to cover additional offices.  Recent additions to the AC2000 system include the installation of additional CEM S610 readers, the...

Schlage AD Series simplifies security operation Quintron Systems, Inc., the recognised leader in interoperable Enterprise C3 Systems for Security Command Control & Communications, is pleased to announce that the Schlage AD Series locks now seamlessly integrate with Quintron’s innovative security platforms to provide flexible, cost effective access control solutions unlike any others. “Quintron has developed and deployed the industry’s only mission critica...

HID Global will demonstrate its advanced RFID transponders for a wide range of applications at Euro ID 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently unveiled at this week’s Euro ID 2012 in Berlin its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies business segment, including many new tag designs never before shown in Europe. This showcase of new and existing RFID tag s...

Lenel Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software, integrated systems and access control systems, recently introduced a new version of the Lenel Network Video Recorder (Lenel NVR) 7.0. Available as a hardware-based turnkey solution or a software-only package for deployment on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) servers, Lenel NVR7 delivers the ultimate in flexibility and open architecture. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies...

BSIA launches an informative leaflet for end users who consider procurring information destruction services With the average data breach costing UK firms around £1.9m annually1, and the new European data privacy framework asking for greater commitment from businesses on the way they handle data security, the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Information Destruction section is urging end users to understand how compliance with relevant industry standards can...

The partnership will allow Convergint Technologies to resell CNL's leading PSIM platform, IPSecurity CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Convergint Technologies, LLC, a North American systems integrator based in Schaumburg, Illinois. The partnership will allow Convergint Technologies to resell CNL Software’s leading PSIM platform, IPSecurityCenter. Convergint Technolo...

NextDetect to be deployed at multiple locations to increase public safety Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced Orange County, Fla., has deployed NextDetect, a next-generation analytic engine with robust facial recognition capabilities, to increase public safety and improve municipal operations for area residents, employees and visitors. Orange County, which deployed the NLSS Gateway and Next Level...

JANUS access control system protects Broadgate, London Over the last 15 years the JANUS access control system from Grosvenor Technology has been protecting one of London’s premier business communities. Broadgate, in the City of London, has 14 office buildings, 4.4 million sq ft and 30,000 occupiers. Managed by Broadgate Estates Ltd, the estate is owned by British Land and Blackstone and creates a distinctive environment for some of the world’s largest corporations...

CEM to exhibit latest version of AC2000 security management system Tyco Security Product brands CEM Systems and Visonic will showcase their leading security solutions at Securex, Poland, 23rd-26th April, stand number 1. CEM to exhibit latest version of AC2000 security management system and innovative hardware CEM will exhibit the powerful AC2000 security management system. CEM AC2000 is an intelligent security management solution for small through to large, multi sites. Prov...

The security solution has been implemented by Majees Technical  Services LLC AMG, the world leading manufacturer of transmission solutions, announces that they have supplied their AMG3700 series transmission solution for the new integrated security & surveillance solution at the OMIFCO fertiliser plant in OMAN. The solution has been implemented by Majees Technical Services LLC, Oman’s leading systems integrator for large scale plant security solutions and Oil &a...

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a fiber optic distance extending interface that allows optical connectivity between one card reader and its associated door or gate locking hardware, and any Wiegand, Magstripe, or F/2F-based control panel.  The ComNet FDW1000 transmits Wiegand data optically over multimode or single-mode fiber at distances up to 3.5km or 40km respectively. ComNet is also intr...

Spica will launch their innovative new ZONE Controller range at IFSEC 2012 IFSEC 2012 sees Spica International make its 3rd consecutive appearance at the leading security industry event. And, as in the last years, their comprehensive access control and workforce management solution celebrates with yet more new product! The main event has to be the launch of their innovative new ZONE Controller range. And this might just be the most flexible access controller yet – you d...

Xellip enables audio/video communications witha coded keypad functionality  for access control Specialist in IP access control systems, voice and image IP communication solutions, professional and security intercom systems, CASTEL will present at IFSEC its know-how, as well as its latest innovations. This new intercom solution has been designed on an open full IP architecture and uses an open SIP protocol, as used by telecommunications companies for voice over IP. The n...

The clientThe Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) is a world leading charity providing information, support and advice to almost two million people with visual impairments or blindness. It relies heavily on public funding to carry out vital research into eliminating avoidable sight loss, as well as supporting research into sight loss and other eye health issues. The RNIB is Europe’s largest Braille publisher. Its main production centre is based in Peterborough, where it produces...

Suprema, a global leader in biometric technologies and ID solutions, recently announced the release of FaceStation, the world’s fastest face recognition access control terminal with patented adaptive IR illumination technology. FaceStation is an IP based biometric access control terminal featuring facial recognition technology which identifies individuals from their facial image features. Conventional face recognition technology contains inherent weak points brought by lighting intensity...

Honeywell announced the launch of its Rapid Eye Hybrid HD digital video recorder (DVR). With 16 channels capable of supporting images from analogue and IP surveillance cameras, the hybrid nature of the DVR makes it an ideal solution for customers at all stages of their journey from analogue to IP, providing a flexible, scalable offering that allows them to migrate at their own pace.  Additional IP cameras can be installed without the need for extra licenses and Rapid Eye Hybrid HD will auto...

The re-branding will strengthen the company's reputation as an innovative solutions provider ADC Technologies, a leading service provider of integrated security solutions from access control to smart card based systems in Singapore, will be known as Robert Bosch Security Solutions Pte Ltd effective 1 April 2012. The re-branding of ADC to the Bosch brand will reinforce its reputation as an innovative solutions provider in high quality customised security solutions to meet the...

Kenitzer to focus on driving sales through supporting company's national accounts Bryan Kenitzer has been appointed distribution sales manager to help drive growth of Honeywell video and access control products and solutions in Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. His primary focus will be driving sales through dealer conversions, loyalty programs and support of the company’s national accounts. Bryan brings a strong background of video sales to his new rol...

Pavilions at Secutech 2012 include ones for IP equipment, access control, biometrics and HD surveillance Secutech 2012, the International Exhibition and Conference for Electronic Security, Info Security, Fire and Safety, has attracted 532 exhibitors to its show which will be held 18 – 20 April 2012 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 15th edition of the show will feature exhibitors from 27 countries and...

Harper Chalice also intends to launch its new inner range control system and GUI Harper Chalice Group Limited, the UK's leading manufacturer of electronic and electrified perimeter security systems, will be exhibiting at IFSEC. The company manufactures the UK’s most secure, independently-tested electrified perimeter security systems and will be showcasing a number of new products. New products on display will include: the PulseSecure PROTECTOR PS752 fully monitore...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has upgraded its innovative Aperio technology to offer a premium escutcheon to secure fire and escape routes. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. The new Premium Aperio escutcheon complies with latest industry standards, including EN1906 / 03, making it suitable for use in fir...