Access Control News

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...

ASSA ABLOY will provide routes to market previously unavailable to Traka Traka is pleased to announce a strategic development which sees the company being acquired by ASSA ABLOY, the world leader in door locking solutions. Traka has been a remarkable success story from the company's formation in 1995 to becoming the world leader in key management and access solutions generating sales in excess of £10m with a total workforce of 92 people. With average growth rates in ex...

HID Global creates new path with its complete mobile access ecosystem of products and solutions HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the company’s mobile access strategy briefing recently held during ISC West 2012 is now available via webcast on-demand. During the event, HID and its parent company ASSA ABLOY examined the growing market opportunities as access control goes mobile to deliver new ways for the i...

Pyronix security products to be supported by UK's  specialist security provider Pyronix is proud to announce its collaboration with Corps Security, meaning that its world-class security products are now supported by one of the UK’s most established and respected specialist security provider. The South Yorkshire based security manufacturer, known for the popular Euro and Enforcer, is to begin encouraging its customers to maximise the effectiveness of their security p...

The website enables manufacturers to find the right solutions for all smart card projects Nortech, a UK based access control manufacturer, has launched a brand new website that is dedicated to its access control reader capabilities. The website enables manufacturers, installers and end-users to easily find the right solutions for all their proximity and smart card projects, no matter how complex. The structure of the website provides customers with an easy to navigate layout....

The updates to be fed in by Metropolitan Police  during and after the Olympic and Paralympic games The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated webpage to provide businesses with key safety and security updates fed in directly by the Metropolitan Police during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The webpage was created as part of the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications project (CSSC), an information-sharing initiative deve...

The program provides more streamlined access to Brivo’s flagship ACS WebService and ACS Onsite products Brivo Systems LLC, leader in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for security management, announced it is launching the Brivo Blue Independent Dealer Program. The new program is intended to deepen partnerships, offer valuable education and provide an impressive array of incentives for existing and new dealers who wish to lead with Brivo’s cloud-based access...

The XS4 electronic lock with keypad is a brand new product that provides increased levels of security and control. For doors where extra security may be required, it offers users a choice  of multiple security authentication methods to control access including proximity card, combined use of a PIN code + proximity card or a separate keypad code. Designed for use in schools, colleges, universities, student dorms, airports, government buildings, military installations and for use on any door...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the availability of its new unified web client for Security Center. The unified web client is part of the Security Center Mobile 3.0 feature and allows customers to connect back to their platform to view video, control PTZ cameras, configure aspects of their access control and license plate recognition (LPR) systems, and run reports from the most web browsers. Seve...

NICE Solutions will record and manage voice communications used  for investigations and debriefing NICE recently announced that the Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), the operational and domain awareness center for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Air and Marine (OAM), has implemented NICE solutions to record and manage mission-critical voice communications used for investigations and debriefing. As one of the world’s largest aviation...

Dr. Rer.nat. Volkmar Denner has been appointed as the new chairman of the Bosch board of management Following 50 years with Bosch, in which he held a number of important positions in the company, Professor Dr.-Ing. Hermann Scholl is to resign from office effective June 30, 2012. At the same time, he will retire from Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG. Hermann Scholl was made a junior member of the board of management in 1973 and a full member in 1975. He chaired the board of m...

The new logo reflects a more global, simplified representation of SIA Jay Hauhn, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled the organisation’s new logo on March 28, 2012 at the ISC West show in Las Vegas. The new logo, which was created with input from SIA members, the Board of Directors and the SIA Marketi ng Committee, reflects a more contemporary, global, simplified representation of SIA as the primary resource for the se...

Elbit Systems has launched an Integrated Maritime Awareness Concept and Solution (IMACS) suit, developed to answer the unique defense requirements of maritime infrastructure facilities, such as oil and gas rigs. Strategically important, these facilities call for a unique protection concept due to the potential threats posed by pirate and terror attacks. A modular solution, IMACS enables customisation of various available technologies and capabilities according to specific customer requirements...

Immix Enterprise is a video centric BS8418 compliant software platform designed to receive and consolidate alarm events from video, video analytics, access control, automation systems and GPS location aware devices. Immix Cloud is a web based edition of the Enterprise software which allows users to create a ‘Private Cloud’ to deliver customised services through any web browser or mobile device. “With the Immix control room software being deployed in an ever increasing number o...

AxxonSoft partner EFB-Elektronik showcased Axxon Intellect Enterprise, Auto Intellect and Face Intellect AxxonSoft’s products were demonstrated at CeBIT 2012 which took place in Hannover, Germany, 6-10 March 2012. CeBIT (Centrum der Büro- und Informationstechnik) is one of the most prominent world expo events for information and telecommunication technology attracting annually around 700,000 visitors and 6,500 exhibitioners. AxxonSoft’s partner, EFB-Elektroni...