Access Control News

Director of Plant Operations installed 17-reader system himself Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced that the Gunnison Health Care Centre, a 100-employee health care facility in Gunnison, Col., is using Schlage bright blue web-enabled access control software and both Schlage wired and wireless proximity card readers to limit access throughout the facility. With minimal help from his distributor, Access Hardware Supply (San Leandro, Calif.), Director of Plant Operations Mike Case instal...

SIA releases new Latin America Security Market Report analysing growth in the physical security marketIncreasing crime in Latin America is driving growth in the physical security market, pushing the sector to $430 million a year in Mexico alone, according to the new Latin America Security Market Report from the Security Industry Association (SIA).The comprehensive, 157-page report examines the electronic and physical security (EPS) markets in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and V...

HID consolidates its eGovernment passport inlay production into one manufacturing campus in GalwayHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that it has initiated consolidation of the company's eGovernment passport inlay production into one manufacturing campus in Galway, Ireland. The consolidation began in July 2009. By the end of 2009, the company anticipates that the significant majority of products related to its e-pas...

HID Global's Dr. Tam Hulusi has been selected to speak under the World e-ID track HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Dr. Tam Hulusi, senior vice president, Strategic Innovation and Intellectual Property at HID, will speak on the importance of creating a trust-based framework for using identity information in access control systems. Held from 23rd to 25th September at Sophia Antipolis Technology Park in the Frenc...

  Belden and Byres Security Inc. look forward to delivering complete industrial security solutions for customersBelden and Byres Security Inc. (BSI) have announced that they have signed a technology cooperation agreement to jointly launch new products in the area of industrial network security with availability later this year. Utilizing BSI’s expertise in providing practical solutions to protect industry from network and cyber threats, and Belden’s leadership position in t...

In order to comply with the new Disability and Discrimination Act 2004, the Law Society building at Chancery Lane, London installed a disabled person's lift. To ensure safety and switch control, Alpro hardware supplied TB25 key override solenoid bolts, from their extensive range of access control products. This allowed the door of the lift to be secured and the lift to be summoned when required.Alpro Hardware offer a complete range of access control products and door furniture and together with...

The launch of Genuine HID at the upcoming ASIS EventAs the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, the HID name has over the years become synonymous with value, integrity and innovation. HID is selected more than any other supplier in the access control industry because they understand that there are no shortcuts to earning customer trust.Customers tell them that trust is earned by demonstrating that their business is as important to them as their ow...

Octavian Security offers training courses for door supervisorsOctavian Security is warning door supervisors employed by security firms across Northern Ireland that if they do not get a licence soon, they will be breaking the law. With effect from 1 December 2009, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) will be responsible for regulating the private security industry in Northern Ireland, a role it currently performs in England, Wales and Scotland.Those door supervisors who are not employed in-house...

BSIA is calling on organisations to supply evidence for the need to licence the sectorWith the debate on the regulation of the in-house sector of the security guarding industry still raging, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is calling upon organisations to supply compelling evidence of the need to licence the sector.BSIA Chairman, Stuart Lowden, comments: "The BSIA and its members have long been advocates of the regulation of the in-house sector of the security guarding...

For the seventh year in a row, ISC West is one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North AmericaFor the seventh year in a row, ISC West has been recognised as one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North America by leading industry publication Tradeshow Week. ISC West has attained this status every year that Tradeshow Week has conducted the "Fastest 50" programme. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and organised by Reed Exhibitions, ISC West serves over 23,00...

John Bates, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association to step down with immediate effectJohn Bates is to step down as Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association with immediate effect.John Bates comments: "It has been a privilege and I am proud to have led the BSIA. The team are conscientious, dedicated and serve the members well and I have enjoyed working with them. I am confident that the 'Better, Bigger and Stronger' agenda that I have championed, toge...

Wesleyan University has selected the KeyWatcher from Morse Watchmans for control and management of keysWesleyan University has selected the KeyWatcher from Morse Watchmans for control and management of keys on their campus in Middletown, Connecticut. The initial deployment in the school's Public Safety department enabled the staff to maintain better control of master keys and the keys used for high value areas such as the President's office and the Art Gallery. The system, an upgrade from a manu...

SALTO Systems announces the appointment of Chris Lewis Fire & Security to Inspired Business Partner statusSALTO Systems is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Lewis Fire & Security to Inspired Business Partner status within their UK dealer and installation network. Chris Lewis Fire & Security will now work with SALTO to further develop and grow the SALTO brand in the UK.Operating from its modern premises in Oxford, Southampton and Bournemouth, Chris Lewis Fire & Securi...

 OneSign appliance boosts user satisfaction and productivity Imprivata®, Inc the employee access management company, today announced that Westinghouse Rail Systems, a world leader in advanced signaling and integrated control systems for railways, has implemented Imprivata OneSign® to provide employees across five major UK sites and 11 global satellite sites with improved access to a range of business-critical applications via strong authentication management, finger biometrics and s...

The Security Industry Association offers programmes to facilitate overseas businessDeveloping market share overseas can mean the difference between a successful year and a disappointing one, and the Security Industry Association is making it easier than ever for its members to expand into international markets.SIA offers programmes that take the hassle out of doing business in a foreign country. The association's all-inclusive packages take care of things like hotel reservations, arranging for t...

SIA, DSA to conduct webinar on September 9thSIA, in conjunction with the Document Security Alliance (DSA), will conduct a webinar on proposed revisions to the federal "REAL ID Act" on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. ET.Real ID established new security requirements for driver's licenses in 2005 that have been strongly opposed by many states and privacy advocates. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, has proposed the "PASS ID Act" (S. 1261) to replace REAL ID's mandates with requirements...

Tyco International's new £7 million centre of technical excellence was officially opened in BelfastTyco International's new £7 million centre of technical excellence was officially opened in Belfast recently, supporting its Electronic Security Products business.In 2006, Tyco announced plans to create a centre of technical excellence in Belfast - supported by Invest Northern Ireland - which would increase the competitiveness of its product engineering and design functions. CEM systems...

RISC and the Olympic Security Directorate conduct survey on securing major sporting eventsThe UK Security and Resilience Suppliers' Community (RISC) and the Olympic Security Directorate (OSD) are asking for input from industry about organisations' experience in securing major sporting events.A survey is being conducted by RISC to enable UK industry to inform Government about industry experience in previous Olympic Games and other major sporting events and to record lessons learnt.David Evans, Co...

Synergis has the ability to integrate with Windows Active Directory Genetec announced recently that the West Edmonton Mall (WEM), in Alberta, Canada, has selected and installed Synergis for a major access control system upgrade. With the completion of the initial phase of the upgrade, the security staff at WEM use Synergis to protect over 70 doors in North America's largest shopping and entertainment centre, with plans to continue expanding the system in the near future.Previous to implemen...

CRYPTOCard's authentication service, CRYPTO-MAS to be marketed through WatchGuard CRYPTOCard, the leading developer of two-factor authentication and WatchGuard Technologies, the global provider of network access and security devices, today announced a joint marketing relationship which will result in the two companies collaborating on key customer projects designed to help promote best-in-class remote access security.In leveraging the extensive knowledge of each other's technologies, the agreeme...

Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders. The wind turbine manufacturing company was established in the south of Spain to focus on environmental and technological advancement in wind power. With more than 20,000 square meters of installations, it is one of the most pre...

Manchester United Football Club needs no introduction. With 330 million supporters world wide, its fame has spread well beyond the borders of the UK. As one of the founding members of the UK premier league, its home stadium at Trafford Park has almost iconic status with the club's fans.The stadium has a capacity of 76,000, so security and the safe movement of fans on match days is of paramount importance. Entrance to the ground is controlled via turnstiles, while departure is facilitated via a s...

BSIA Information Destruction Section welcomes the publication of new European Standard EN 15713:2009The Information Destruction Section of the British Security Industry Association has welcomed the publication of a new European Standard for the sector - EN 15713:2009.BSIA members have played an integral role in the development of the document which was initially written as a BSIA code of practice and then became a British Standard, before finally being developed into a European Standard.BSIA Inf...

The hardware of Nedap's access control system AEOS received a GOST-R Certificate of Conformity in RussiaGOST is the valid quality certification system in the Russian Federation and is comparable to the ISO 9000 series certificates for western companies. With the GOST-R certification, all AEOS hardware has been approved by the Russian authorities for the Russian security market. This means that Nedap AEOS can now be used by all private and public entities for a variety of security purposes.In 199...

HID Global announced appointment of Ralf Saykiewicz as Sales Manager, Industry and Logistics, North AmericaHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that Ralf Saykiewicz has been named sales manager, Industry and Logistics, North America, reporting to Marie-Francoise Glotz, vice president, Food and Animal ID, Industry and Logistics. In his new role, Saykiewicz will focus on promoting RFID tag and reader solutions...

Intersec Thailand, International Trade Fair for Security and SafetyThe first edition of Intersec Thailand will take place at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre from 2 - 4 November 2010. This biennial event is organised by Messe Frankfurt HK Ltd and IPEX - International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd, supported by the Thai government's Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and trade associations including the Asian Professional Security Association - Thailand Chap...

SIA has added new features to its already highly-regarded Central Station Operator/Instructor Training programThe Security Industry Association has added new features to its already highly-regarded Central Station Operator/Instructor Training (CST) programme.Starting with the August class in Alexandria, Va., the CST course will include expanded instruction on:•ETL certification;•how to read formats (with an explanation of the various languages);•alternate signal delivery to includ...

Access control specialist TDSi is working closely with Storage King, one of the UK's fastest growing self storage operations serving both business and the general public, to install a tailored access control solution at each of the company's sites. The first complete installation is now in operation at the company's Tyseley site in the West Midlands and is already delivering key security and operational benefits to the management team. Historically Storage King had employed conventional intrude...

SIA reports more involvement of IT managers in decisions regarding physical security solutionsIT managers are getting more involved in decisions regarding physical security solutions, according to a new report featured in the latest Quarterly Research Update from the Security Industry Association (SIA).A survey of integrators and installers of IP-based security products by IMS Research found that more than three-fourths of companies are working with IT managers more now than they were a year ago...

BSIA pledged support for CONTEST - the government's recently revised counter-terrorism strategyThe British Security Industry Association and its members have pledged their support for CONTEST - the government's recently revised counter-terrorism strategy.Security within the UK has never been more important. The threat from terrorism is at a sustained level, which has never been experienced before, and where the aim is to cause maximum damage and loss of life. CONTEST is the UK's strategy to defe...