Access Control News

Russell Harris, BSIA Information Destruction Section Chairman, and Nigel Evans MP at House of Commons The British Security Industry Association's Information Destruction Section had an audience with Nigel Evans MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Identity Fraud, at the House of Commons recently.The section was able to ask questions on the impact of the Data Protection Act and the role of the Information Commissioner, and to voice concerns about the need for businesses to take...

Clarion Events acquired Counter Terror Expo conference and exhibition from Niche EventsClarion Events has announced the acquisition of Counter Terror Expo conference and exhibition from Niche Events.Covering the issues, products and services relating to counter terrorism, Counter Terror Expo's 2009 launch event attracted over 4000 visitors from government, military, law enforcement, intelligence and the private sector. The success of the venture was recognised at this year's Association of Exhib...

Mayflex appoints Seamus Ryan to take up newly created role of Strategic Business Development ManagerMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has created a new role of, Strategic Business Development Manager, within the company structure. Seamus Ryan joins Mayflex after undertaking a four month consultancy role offering advice and support to Mayflex on how to develop the EMEA marketplace for cabling solutions and products.Seamus i...

Siemens Security Products has just completed a full refurbishment of the demonstration and training facilitiesIn a clear indication of its commitment to success and customer investment Siemens Security Products has just completed a full refurbishment of the demonstration and training facilities at its South Wales Headquarters.The substantial investment made by Siemens will demonstrate to customers that the company is advancing its offerings, as the market demands. The new facilities provide...

 Temple Security major provider of security services to the transportation sectorThe systems division of Temple Security has strengthened its credentials as a major provider of security services to the transportation sector by securing Link-up Version 2 (v.2), the latest version of the de facto standard for qualifying suppliers to the rail industry.The original Link-up accreditation provided a single common registration and audit process for suppliers, shared by the UK rail industry. Link-u...

 All EU states including the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland are to issue biometric passportsTop security experts from Shred-it warn of the need to be vigilant as the UK Identity and Passport Service commits to embrace fingerprint and face recognition technology at its borders.As of 29 June 2009, all EU states, including the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland, are required to begin the process of issuing new passports containing biometric elements, including facial images and...

 Ron and Gabriel Shiller from BadgeCom and Hanspeter Kündig, Area Sales Manager at LEGICBadgeCom GmbH, supplier of card printers, credentials and personalisation services, is a new partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd. The results of the partnership are new printer and chip card solutions, which incorporate the LEGIC contactless smart card technology. BadgeCom is thus reacting to the constantly high demand in Europe for LEGIC based products.As a supplier of comprehensive card solutions, B...

Hazel Court has chosen a SALTO access control system to provide advanced security managementHazel Court a new housing development offering 21st century style and innovation in Swansea, Wales, has chosen a SALTO access control system to provide advanced security management.Operated by Family Housing Association (Wales) Ltd, Hazel Court is designed to provide a new way of living for the over 55's. It is an apartment complex that is intended to be part of the community - not a community apart - and...

 Julie Kenny CBE DL has been appointed vice-chairman of the British Security Industry AssociationJulie Kenny CBE DL has been appointed as the new vice-chairman of the British Security Industry Association.Julie Kenny has been involved in the BSIA for some 17 years including two stints as Chairman of the Security Equipment Manufacturers Section. Julie is Managing Director of Pyronix Limited, and Chairman, CEO and major shareholder of its parent company Secure Holdings Limited.John Bates, BSI...

 Alain Taylor brings extensive association experience to the Security Industry AssosiationThe Security Industry Association is pleased to announce that Alain Taylor has joined the organisation as its sales manager. Alain will be responsible for selling the security industry resources offered by SIA as well as sponsorships at SIA events.Prior to joining SIA, Alain worked as the director of corporate relations for the Direct Marketing Association, where he spearheaded...

 HID Global's naviGO™ software version 1.37 has received Veracode's highest possible rating, 'AHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that its naviGO™ software version 1.37 has received Veracode's highest possible rating -- "A" -- for its application security level. Veracode's rating shows that naviGO has been tested against industry-standard benchmarks such as the Common Weakness Enumeration...

The Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill to improve security at wastewater treatment plantsThe Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill that would improve security at wastewater treatment plants.The "Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2883), introduced by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, on June 16, would authorise $200 million in annual Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants through 2014 for certain security enhancements and...

With Nedap's access control system AEOS, the strict requirements of Fundación Albéniz have been fully metFundación Albéniz is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the education of new talents in the field of performance and composition of classical music. The organisation is located in a modern seven-story building in the historical and cultural centre of Madrid and has recently been equipped with AEOS as its access control system.The organisation's building consist...

 RISCO Group USA's leading product line is the SynopSYS™ Security and BuildingManagement PlatformThis year at ESX, RISCO Group USA is affirming its strengths, while continuing to build a more significant presence in the security industry through innovation and new technology offerings. As a leading provider of integrated security systems, RISCO is showcasing their suite of converged security and building management solutions."We are sharpening our focus, both on our cor...

 Brivo Systems announced the appointment of John Szczygiel as Executive Vice President Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced the appointment of John Szczygiel as Executive Vice President, Business Development. Szczygiel will lead Brivo's North American Sales Team and will spearhead strategic business initiatives within Brivo and across The Duchossois Group of companies, Brivo's parent company"This year marks Brivo's 1...

 Gemalto continued to be far and away the market leader, accounting for more than the next three companiesNumber three smart card manufacturer Oberthur Technologies (up 1.4% YOY in 2008) closed the gap on Giesecke & Devrient in second place last year to less than one percent market share difference following its acquisition of XPonCard. However, the latest market analysis from IMS Research shows that the German company, after reporting record turnover and profits in 2008, maintained its...

 The awards recognise outstanding contributions the security industrySIA, CSAA and NBFAA have announced the winners of the 2009 Tri-Association awards: Alan Forman, President of Altronix Corporation, will be honoured with the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and John Murphy, President of Vector Security, will receive the Triton Award.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)...

The new purpose-built office complex of access control specialist SALTO Systems MexicoA purpose built office complex close to the ocean-front in Cancun has become the new home of access control specialists SALTO Systems Mexico, following the relocation of its corporate headquarters.The brand new building provides increased office space and considerably more product storage capacity, which will enable SALTO Systems Mexico to carry a much larger stock profile. The building also facilitates a...

Group 4 Technology announce a new partnership with DAP Technologies to bring the best technologies together Group 4 Technology, a global market leader in providing fully integrated security solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with DAP Technologies. DAP, part of RMT, Inc., (a Roper Industries company), provides rugged, highly customisable hardware solutions for mission-critical applications deployed in challenging environments. The new partnership brings the best technology toget...

ISC Education launches free webinar series to provide industry leading education ISC Education announces the launch of its Summer Learning Series, a free webinar series powered by ISC365.com. The monthly webinars are an extension of the ISC Education program found at ISC West and ISC East, offering physical security and network professionals a forum for ongoing training and education between the ISC Events.As an extension of ISC Education, the webinars will cover the most relevant topics and cu...

 The system's built-in web server allows end users to manage the system anywhere an Internet connection is available Honeywell today introduced a version of its popular NetAXS web-based access control panel ideal for small installations. The new NetAXS™ 2-door web-based control panel provides all the security of an access control system with the convenience of managing it via a web browser. The panel allows users to protect as few as two doors and add more panels as needs change. In a...

  Chiron’s IRIS alarms-over-IP used in Danish education projects International building systems integrator TAC has utilised the operational benefits of Chiron Security Communications' IRIS alarms-over-IP monitoring solution to help protect a large educational institution in Denmark. As part of TAC's ongoing contract to install integrated access control and intruder alarm systems at a large number of on-site university buildings, Chiron's IRIS 840 IP dialler is being installed at...

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) installs SALTO's access system for wide security systemThe technology behind a new multi-application security solution for the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) is built on SALTO's XS4 proximity system and integrates access control with ID card and cashless payment functionality into a single campus wide security system.UWIC operates four primary campuses and one residential site within the city of Cardiff, and has in excess of 12,000 st...

HID announced partnership with Lipi for local assembly and distribution of HID Global's Fargo brand printers in IndiaHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced its partnership with Lipi Data Systems Ltd. (Lipi, thereafter), for local assembly and distribution of HID Global's Fargo brand printersin India. The partnership reaffirms HID's commitment and position in India that represents growth opportunity for secure issuance soluti...

Kami Schiller, Director of Strategic Accounts, HID Connect™ HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has created a new position to proactively work with Dell™ to address simplifying IT security for the mobile workforce. Both HID and Dell recognise that the use of the physical access control card is converging with other applications, including providing secure access to the...

  Mr. Charles Cousins joins Genetec as Managing Director-Asia Pacific and will head the Singapore office Genetec announced recently that the company is opening a sales office in Singapore as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The Asia Pacific (APAC) market needs physical security and public safety solutions that are flexible and innovative, and the timing is perfect to start promoting Genetec's solutions more aggressively in this market. Mr. Charles Cousins joins Genetec...

Morse Watchman's new website offers a more dynamic brand expression complemented by in-depth informationMorse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control solutions, has unveiled their newly redesigned website. In addition to a fresh new look and feel, the new website offers a more dynamic brand expression complemented by in-depth information and sleek new features to enhance the online experience."The new website allows us to better market our products and experti...

Honeywell WINPAK meets and exceeds the current and future needs of Discovery Networks EuropeThe clientDiscovery Networks Europe (DNE) is a division of the leading global real-world media company, Discovery Communications Inc. DNE has grown from one channel in the UK launched 17 years ago to 13 channels in the region. With new headquarters in London, DNE has local offices throughout Europe, including Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Poland and Denmark.DNE has recently moved into new...

   The Endress+Hauser Group's new Swiss corporate headquarters are located in Reinach near BaselSecurity across the Group Endress+Hauser transnationally relies on time & attendance and access control from PCS Systemtechnik and LEGIC.The Endress+Hauser Group's new Swiss corporate headquarters are located in Reinach near Basel. The "Sternenhof" Centre accommodates four divisions of the Group. A total of 400 staff are employed at the Centre. When it chose a time & attend...

 The acquisition of Hirsch nearly doubles the size of SCM MicrosystemsSCM Microsystems, Inc., a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, recently closed its merger with Hirsch Electronics Corp. The shareholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved the transaction, which included the payment of cash and the issuance of SCM common stock and warrants to purchase shares of SCM common stock in exchange for the securities of Hirsch. The merger closed on April 30, 2009,...