Access Control News

 Stratech has secured a contract for its next-generation Super BullsEye® II Advanced Weapons Scoring System Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed Stratech Systems Limited ("Stratech" or "the Group") announced that it has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) for its next-generation Super BullsEye® II Advanced Weapons Scoring System. Valued at S$1.46 million, this contract covers the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissio...

 FutureSentry opened a new facility that will manufacture and assemble its flagship solutionFutureSentry, a developer of an automated detection solution designed to enhance perimeter security, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Elkton, Va., that will manufacture and assemble the company's flagship solution, the FutureSentry FirstResponder. FutureSentry currently occupies a total of 6,050 square feet of the state-of-the-art facility but has plans to expand its manufacturing to encomp...

HID Global, trusted worldwide leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, and Wincor Nixdorf, the premier global provider of intelligent transaction and payment solutions for the banking and retail markets, have developed an ATM solution with an integrated contactless smart card reader. The jointly developed solution enables a single piece of equipment to process ATM and automatic fare collection transactions, enhancing customer convenience and efficiency.HID Global and Wincor Nixdo...

 Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutionsNext Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, has announced that its full product line is now available to members of PSA Security Network, the world's largest electronic cooperative representing security system integrators.The PSA Security Network is an organisation that encompasses more than 200 electronic security systems integrators and ali...

  SALTO updated end users in higher education institutions on the campus access control technology The Sheraton Park Tower Hotel in London's Knightsbridge was the venue for a series of topical security related presentations given to members of HESCA - Higher Education Smart Card Association - on Thursday 17th February.End users from several higher educational institutions including the University of Bristol, the University of Reading, Buckinghamshire New Univ...

 Egedal is using the Milestone IP video management software platform to control network cameras it has installed The municipality of Egedal in Denmark has experienced a significant drop in crime since the implementation of a surveillance system based on Milestone XProtect Enterprise open platform video management software. The number of vandalism acts alone has fallen by 90%.When the children and personnel of Egedal come to school on a Monday morning, it is now with a feeling of c...

 Protex Arabia 2011 will provide the platform for safety and security market in Saudi Arabia which is growing fast thereSaudi Arabia is the second largest market in the world, with a $97 billion forecast spend on homeland security alone over the next 8 years; equating to a massive $12 billion per year on projects in a rapidly evolving market. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has 24 separate agencies and organisations employing more than a quarter of a million people; there is priority for instal...

 The Information Destruction event aims at providing insight into what is topical in the world of information destructionThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is hosting its second annual Information Destruction conference and exhibition, aimed at sharing best practice amongst suppliers and service providers within the information destruction industry. The event will take place on the 8th June, and will be essential for keeping up to speed with the key developments in the industr...

 Nottingham Trent University has deployed the JANUS system for their campus-wide access control management Grosvenor Technology's JANUS access control system is at the heart of an advanced integrated smart card system at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). Over the last 10 years, the university has deployed the JANUS system for their campus-wide access control and has developed it into one of the most sophisticated integrated access and student management systems in the education sector. The...

 Octavian Security has appointed Barbara Chawner as the new head of the HR department at headquartersLeading security provider Octavian Security has announced the appointment of a new head of human resources.Barbara Chawner will manage the HR department at Octavian's Head Office, bringing with her a strong portfolio of HR experience in the security/facilities management sector, with stints at both Securicor and Serco.One of Barbara's key roles will be to oversee Octavian's recruitment proce...

 COMPRION develops, manufactures and markets test and measurement equipment for Smart Card vendorsCOMPRION's SWP/HCI tests running on the conformance test platform ‘UT³ Platform' are the first SWP/HCI test cases that are validated by PTCRB-PVG. This makes the UT³ Platform the only conformance platform for SWP/HCI terminal testing.PTCRB has issued a Request For Test (RFT 094) to verify SWP and HCI functionality in mobile handsets. Just in time for the Mobile World Congress, P...

SIA is emphasising the usage of biometric security in the E-Verify programme A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) demonstrates that the federal E-Verify programme needs a biometric component, according to the Security Industry Association (SIA). E-Verify is used by employers to determine if individuals are legal residents of the United States and, thus, eligible to work in this country. The programme, however, suffers from significant error rates, and SIA i...

 Magal Security Systems, Ltd. has received orders for securing homeland security sites in Asia and Latin AmericaMagal Security Systems, Ltd. announced three orders totalling $4.1 million for homeland security (HLS) projects in Asia and Latin America.The first two orders totalling $1.1 million are for equipment that will protect the perimeters of two nuclear power plants in East Asia. The orders include multiple Magal products: the company's leading taut wire system (Yael), robust smart grid...

  HID's OMNIKEY readers will be used along with a smart card embedded identity card to authenticate network logon HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has secured an 85,000-unit order from a major U.S. government agency for the company's OMNIKEY contact smart card readers for network authentication. The order follows a series of investments that have positioned the company to deliver one of the most comprehensive physica...

 Samsung's largest ever booth at IFSEC will allow it to demonstrate its full range of security solutions Samsung's requirement for its largest ever booth at IFSEC to allow it to demonstrate its Samsung City concept, has necessitated a move to an entirely new position in Hall 5 of the NEC."Our new stand in hall 5 will be over 40% larger than last year's," said James Smith, European Marketing Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. "This gives us the ideal platform to effective...

 ADT will deliver a fully-integrated security and access control solution within Dublin Airport's new Terminal 2ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, announces that SITA, a premier provider of global information and telecommunications solutions to the air transport industries, chose it to deliver a fully-integrated security and access control solution within Dublin Airport's new Terminal 2 (T2). T2 opened its doors in November 2010 and has the capacity to...

 The joint venture between CASSIDIAN and L&T will be active in the defence electronics marketCASSIDIAN and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Mumbai, join forces in the field of defence electronics. The Indian authorities have now approved the formation of a joint venture company between L&T and Cassidian, the newly renamed defence and security division of Europe's leading aerospace and defence group - EADS.The joint venture, based in Talegaon near Pune and in B...

 Samsung sales and marketing leadership team and manufacturer's representatives at the 2011 Kick-Off MeetingSamsung Techwin America, a global leader in the video surveillance and security products industry, kicked off the new year with an enthusiastic gathering of Samsung's North American and Latin American sales force January 12th at the Marriott Glenpointe Hotel in Teaneck, New Jersey. The Samsung sales and marketing leadership team and manufacturer's representatives braved the snow and f...

 Six members from the Royal Marines prepared a three course Indian meal for the guests at the fundraising eventOctavian Security got back into its familiar role of guarding the armed forces, as its officers provided the door security for the high profile 40 Commando Royal Marines fundraising event at the Curry Lounge restaurant in Nottingham. Raising money for the Royal Marines Benevolent Fund, six members of 40 Commando took control of the restaurant for the evening to cook a traditional I...

 It will be hard for overseas security integration companies to step into the Chinese market in the next few yearsDespite the big market share held by overseas security equipment brands in the China market, local companies dominate the Chinese security systems integration market and this situation is not forecast to change in the next few years. This is reflected by the lastest research from IMS Research, "The China Market for Security Systems Integration - 2011 Edition."Acco...

 HID Global will demonstrate a variety of solutions based around its award-winning HID on the Desktop solution HID Global , trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, will showcase its advancements in physical access and information access systems at next week's 2011 RSA Conference in San Francisco, CA. With HID Global's recent acquisition of ActivIdentity , a global leader in authentication and credential management, HID is expanding its offering to deliver...

 IDTECK training certifications were awarded to participants and additional achievement awards to companiesIDTECK, a global leader in RFID and Biometrics Access Control, hosted IDTECK training conference to support competitive business activities of its business partners.  This two day event was successfully held on January 16 to 17, 2011 in Dubai.With major business partners from all over the world present, the conference focused on increasing sales and technical capability of partner...

 Mirasys' Technology Partner Programme aims to strengthen partner relations through joint marketing activitiesMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced its Technology Partner Programme, offering ‘Standard' and ‘Platinum' level accreditation to new and future technology partners, further enabling comprehensive end-to-end solutions to address the evolving requirements of CCTV infrastructures. Naming Samsung as the...

ISE attracted a record 34,870 attendance to the Amsterdam RAI in February 2011Sustaining a period of continuous year-on-year growth since the event's inception in 2004, this year's ISE attracted a record 34,870 attendance to the Amsterdam RAI between 1-3 February. This total represents a 22% increase on last year's figure, and is the highest attendance achieved by any standalone AV tradeshow anywhere in the world.Attendees saw innovations and solutions from 715 exhibitors - including 1...

  An SIA report based on a wide survey has confirmed a large rise in security industry market in the years to comeBusiness confidence among members of the security industry remained high going into 2011, according to a report in the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Quarterly Research Update. The SIA Business Confidence Index, which is based on a survey of 100 CEOs, presidents and other top executives at manufacturing companies that are members of SIA, registered a 74.9 (out of 100...

  CNL will provide integration and information management platform for Georgia Port Authority CNL has been selected by CIBER Inc. to provide the integration and information management  platform for the Georgia Port Authority (GPA). The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) consists of four ports in the Savannah Georgia area. The combination of these ports ensures that the GPA is one of the largest, most efficient and fastest growing single container port in the US. In fa...

 HID is now expanding the RFID and logistics business arena after creating a mark in secure identity solutions HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has appointed Jason Walden to drive the company's Identification Solutions (IDS) RFID Industry and Logistics business in the UK, Ireland, Benelux and Scandinavia. Walden will be responsible for extending HID's leadership in RFID tagging into the rapidly growing market for solutions that s...

 Commend UK's  range of Intercom products include the new ‘Series WS', GE300 Server and Intercom ClientAt this year's Parkex and Traffex combined exhibitions, Integrated Intercom Solutions provider Commend UK will be showcasing its range of Intercom products including the new ‘Series WS', GE300 Server and Intercom Client.Series WS includes a family of innovative vandal resistant Intercom units that bring together the latest in sound, vision, control and design technology. T...

  SALTO systems submitted a CPD seminar presentation titled Building Security and Access Solutions to RIBA SALTO Systems is a member of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) CPD Providers Network which offers architects and other construction professionals genuine, high-quality CPD (Continuing Professional Development) material.We recently submitted a new CPD seminar presentation titled 'Building Security and Access Solutions' to RIBA and are delighted to announce the semina...

  Nick Brice and Gary Watkin will co-ordinate to provide better results for NHS Manchester  Axis Security - the combined manpower and technology provider - has dramatically increased the volume of business being handled for the NHS Manchester, becoming the sole supplier of electronic systems and managing the Trust's CCTV and Access Control upgrade.Indeed its success has been such that not only has the team been recognised with a national award, but it has also been chosen to...