Access Control News

  Honeywell and its installation partner provide wireless CCTV solution for SEAT Sport UK The Client:SEAT Sport UK is the motorsport division of SEAT UK which competes in the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). It is one of 15 teams competing in the BTCC with two race-engineered SEAT Leon TDI cars. It excels at everything it does and that includes offering its VIP guests an unrivalled experience on race days.The Situation:As part of the BTCC season, SEAT Spo...

 Mario Morger, Head of Sales Europe of LEGIC and Alok Kapoor, General Manager of APK-IDLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading provider of contactless Smart Card Technology for personal identification, is extending its partner network. With the Indian credential manufacturer APK-ID, the company gains the largest manufacturer of RFID products in India as a new licence partner. In future, APK-ID will increasingly purchase LEGIC transponders and provide contactless identification inlets and credential...

  Ray Keddington appointed Account Manager for PaxtonRay Keddington has joined Paxton Access Inc as Account Manager. Paxton Access Inc is the US Sales and Marketing office for Paxton Access Ltd, the internationally expanding British manufacturer of access control systems. Ray will be responsible for generating new business and sales in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. He will offer guidance, training and support to dealers and integrators. With over 25 y...

 Several industry leaders have joined SIA's board of directorsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that several industry leaders have joined its Board of Directors. Seven new directors were elected to two-year terms on the now-16-member Board in a vote by SIA members at the association's annual meeting on October 30 in New York City."As SIA's membership evolves to reflect the marketplace, so has our Board, and I'm very excited about our new directors and the k...

  Switchnet Systems is supplying the entire product requirement for 'The Snowcentre' in Hemel HempsteadMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is supplying the entire product requirement for an exciting installation at Britain's soon to be premier indoor snow sports destination.  ‘The Snowcentre' in Hemel Hempstead will recreate alpine conditions with a huge 160m main slope and 100m lesson slope, both over 3...

Genetec and iView Systems collaborate to introduce an LPR solution globallyGenetec and iView Systems, leading Canadian technology companies, announced partnership and delivery of fully integrated License Plate Recognition for the iTrak Incident Reporting and Risk Management Platform.iViews' iLPR (Intelligent License Plate Recognition) software employs Genetec's proven AutoVu Sharp IP based license plate recognition camera, delivering advanced digital video processing and plate mat...

 Mobile CCTV technology allows police officers to have a 360 degree view of the outside of their vehicle. Nurizon Corporation has officially launched the "ICOP 20/20W" system, which is currently used extensively throughout the United States, and has also received international acclaim for providing police and emergency services agencies, video evidence of infringements and mobile violations.Mobile CCTV technology allows police officers to have a 360 degree view of the outside...

  Firetide wireless video surveillance solution aids airport officials to watch ground crewsAirport officials at the Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple, Texas, can now watch over ground crews and protect military assets using a wireless video surveillance network.  Located near Fort Hood, one of the largest military bases in the world, the Central Texas airport helps control access to Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and other military aircraft being ref...

  Designed as a mobile unit solution, the imFAST terminal enables banks to extend their services to remote areasHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its MIFARE® Easy Reader Board is incorporated into Integra Micro Systems' innovative imFAST financial terminal.  Designed as a mobile unit solution, the imFAST terminal enables banks to extend their services to remote areas without large capital and infrastructur...

 By combining G4Tec Symmetry with Imprivata OneSign, customers will have a way to centrally manage their policies for both physical and logical accessImprivata®, Inc., the converged authentication and access management company, today announced a partnership with Group 4 Technology (G4Tec), a market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of fully integrated security solutions throughout the world. Under the agreement, the companies will combine Imprivata's award-winning OneSi...

 The Cardiff YMCA Housing Association Cardiff YMCA has installed the Paxton Access Net2 network access control system and this currently covers almost forty doors throughout the building. In addition to the main external doors, the system also covers emergency exits, corridors, management offices and is now being tested on individual rooms. Andrew Jenkins, Cardiff YMCA's General Manager, explains the rationale behind the system: "Our primary motivation is security. We ha...

  Windrush Frozen Foods' smart buildingAccidentally leaving the lights and air-conditioning on overnight is a thing of the past at Windrush Frozen Foods, thanks to an innovative application of Paxton Access' Net2 access control system. Chris Lewis Security Services has installed Net2 to serve as the centralised building management system in Windrush's new head office, bringing benefits in terms of both security and energy saving. Net2 controls everything from switching on the ligh...

  In addition to selling Dedicated Micros' CCTV products, CSD is geared-up to deliver a high level of technical supportCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the appointment of Central Security Distribution (CSD) as a key distribution partner for its industry leading products across Australia.The agreement will allow CSD, from November 3, 2008, to offer its customers a full range of DM distribution products including Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) such as the n...

  A presentation at the Salto Systems roadshowAn audience of security specification professionals enjoyed discovering how the latest battery powered wireless access control technology could help them to achieve cost effective and fit-for-purpose security solutions at a SALTO Systems roadshow in the Cotswolds.The first in a series of roadshows taking place across the UK during 2008/9, the event at the Calcot Manor hotel near Tetbury was organised jointly by SALTO Systems and local SALTO...

  The security system supplied by Siemens was a turnkey solution that manages security in the wind turbine plant from a single control room 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 t...

  CEM AC2000 advanced security system proves successful for main airline operator, BAA, and British Airways at Terminal 5CEM® Systems recently announced that Heathrow Airport is using the CEM AC2000 integrated security management systems to secure and enhance operations of its flagship Terminal 5 (T5) building.  Since March 2008, T5 has been using two CEM access control solutions: one for the main airport operator, BAA and one for the T5 dedicated airline operator, British Air...

  Global Systems Integrators recommended Bosch Security Systems browser-based Access Easy Controller Like many businesses in major metropolitan areas, telx - a provider of Meet Me Room and Core Interconnection Facility solutions - leases space in a multi-tenant building that is home to more than 30 technology and enterprise companies.  This arrangement poses a security concern for telx, as it must protect customers' mission-critical Internet and telecommunications systems tha...

  Thyron Systems is integrating HID's Multi ISO reader into it's mobile payment terminalHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its contactless HF Multi ISO Reader is an integral component of Thyron Systems' MPT500, the first mobile payment terminal to achieve MasterCard PayPass® certification.  With this certification, the MPT500 enables mobile merchants to take advantage of the speed and convenience of contact...

  St Michael's School in Hatcham, New CrossSt Michael's School was founded in 1872 as an orphanage in Hatcham, New Cross. In 1925 the school moved to a Victorian mansion in Otford near Sevenoaks. The school is set in 90 acres of lovely Kent countryside. St Michael's has grown considerably over the years, with the addition of new facilities, including a sports hall and swimming pool complex. St Michael's now has in excess of 400 pupils, both prep and pre-prep.Christine Young, the bursar...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

  The Free University of Bozen relies on the multi-functional campus card with LEGIC technologyIdentification, access authorisation and time & attendance are standard with every e-card system. The extended solution of the University of Bozen/Bolzano also includes an electronic payment system, a library card, printing and copying card as well as internet access, a voting card and much more, depending on requirements and wishes. Contactless LEGIC technology makes this possible and al...

  National Star College, CheltenhamNestling in beautiful grounds at Ullenwood Cheltenham, National Star College is a registered charity and national independent specialist college for young disabled students. The college helps students to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential through innovative programmes of education and independence training. Over the years the college's facilities have improved to enable students with more severe and complex conditions to attend. In order t...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

  Tony Duke, Sales Excutive (North UK) and Paul Taylor, Sales Manager (UK)ACT is delighted to announce the addition of Tony Duke to its UK Sales Team.  Tony has joined the company as Sales Executive for the North UK region.  He has a number of years experience in the access control and security industry and is a welcome addition to ACT.          Tony's appointment follows the appointment of Paul Taylor as UK Sales Manager earl...

 The Italian and the Spanish websites provide an overview of innovative LEGIC reader technologyLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, strengthen its position in southern European market and presents its Italian and Spanish website. That way, the company continues its international focusing and reacts to the increasing demand of Italian and Spanish end customers and system integrators for LEGIC advant based solution...

  Urmet's Atlantico door entry handsets have been installed in each of the fifty three luxury apartments Renaissance, described by John Boys, a Director of developers B & E Boys as "the first high-specification quality residential development in Bolton," has been equipped with a door entry system manufactured by Urmet.Urmet's Atlantico door entry handsets have been installed in each of the fifty three luxury apartments in the Renaissance building which has had a colourful...

  ACT has developed a full range of training programsAccess Control Technology has developed certified training for our popular range of access control products that will provide the candidate with the fundamental skills to design, operate, install and commission access control systems.Certified training has now become more important for the industry and ACT has developed a full range of training programs that cover standalone and networked access control solutions.  Each module i...

  SALTO Systems has supplied a smart access control solution for the new Student Life Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo)Home to almost 3,800 students, The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a state university established in 1947 as a branch campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  The school officially became a four-year baccalaureate institution to be known as UH Hilo in 1970.  UH Hilo's mission is to establish itself as a comprehensive university with an...

 The telephone conference call featured a question and answer segment with the management Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced IP-video network solutions, released its first quarter earnings after the market closed on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.Optelecom-NKF president and CEO Edmund Ludwig lead a conference call to discuss first quarter results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, May 1, 2008. Interested parties were welcome to call 800-638-481...

  Idesco's access control readers are used in this building as a part of the access control system Idesco's Access Quattro access control readers have been chosen for a security system in the Rondo office building in Poland.Rondo building is a high standard office building located in the financial district of Warsaw, Poland.  The building has 40 floors, 75 000 square meters office space and an underground garage with over 500 parking spaces. The security system of the buildin...