Access Control News

Doug Sawyers, 52, is the newly appointed Business Development Manager at BSB Electronics.  Doug's priorities are to promote and develop BSB's industry-leading Progeny brand as a major force and leader in the access control market place.Announcing Doug's appointment, BSB Managing Director, Brett Burby said:  "I'm delighted to welcome Doug to BSB.  I'm confident that he will be a valuable addition to the team as we work to expand our business from our new pr...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it will be exhibiting a large offering of products at the IFSEC exhibition at NEC Birmingham UK, from 21st-24th May, 2007.  At the event, visitors to the HID Global stand can meet HID EMEA's recently appointed Managing Director Anthony Ball, and view presentations by Keith Chapman, HID Global's Card Services Manager, demonstrating card printing features like UV ink, micro fine printing and hologr...

At IFSEC 2007, Paxton Access Limited, the UK market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, is unveiling a series of important new product lines including Net2 nano (a new wireless control unit for Net2), a new range of PROXIMITY Architectural readers, and Easyprox, an all-in-one battery powered lock and access control system with wireless connection to Net2 software.Net2 nano is a new wireless control unit for Net2, Paxton Access' leading network access co...

Siemens Building Technologies & Bewator will be using Stand 8048 at IFSEC 2007 to demonstrate an integrated systems approach to security and fire safety, with a comprehensive range of products, with key highlights on innovations.The stand will be themed around four key areas of SBT expertise: CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and fire (with a separate SBT stand B10 located in the adjacent International Fire Expo to provide further demonstrations of the fire safety capability). ...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, announced that its Edge Solo received the Product Achievement Award for IP Devices, Products and Software at the Security Industry Association's (SIA) 2007 New Product Showcase (NPS) held in Las Vegas in conjunction with ISC West.  Selected from a field of 17 products in the IP Devices, Products and Software category, Edge Solo was recognised by the industry's premier marketing and awards program for its innovation in produc...

Tyco Fire & Security today announced that Keflavik International Airport, Iceland has chosen its CEM AC2000 access control system to provide advanced security management.  The airport awarded the contract to approved CEM reseller, Securitas HF.  Keflavik is the main international airport for Iceland and features modern passenger and commercial facilities as well as extensive aircraft operation areas.  Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and servicing 1.8 million passenger...

With the safety of students a primary concern at schools across the United States, administrators are faced with the task of finding security tools that fit within their ever-thinning budgets while helping them increase efficiencies.  At Charlotte Country Day School in Charlotte, N.C., information systems personnel enhanced the school's security, increased efficiencies and provided a platform for further technological sophistication in the years ahead simply by upgrading the school's person...

Integrated Design are launching their new Fastlane Glasswing at this years IFSEC exhibition in Birmingham, on stand 23235.  Fastlane Glasswing uses retracting glass barriers in conjunction with state of the art optical technology to provide a high throughput security gate.  The glass barriers are designed to work in a normally closed mode and retract inside the pedestal after a valid card has been presented to allow the authorised user to pass.The Glasswing utilises a unique 24 beam IR...

IFSEC 2007 presents the opportunity for Urmet Group to launch their very latest door entry monitor. Folio is an ultra-slim flush mounted door entry 3 ½" colour monitor with a built-in video recording function and a joypad control.Designed by  architect and designer Antony Citterio, Folio is just 9.5mm thick but incorporates the very latest hands-free technology to work in conjunction with the Urmet 2GO 2-wire system.The 4-position ergonomically designed joypad enables users to e...

Intercede, a leading developer of powerful smart card and identity management software, Hirsch Electronics, a leading provider of physical security management systems and Ultra Electronics, the manufacturer of Magicard secure ID card printers, are pleased to announce a major technology partnership.  This partnership will enable any organisation or Government agency to enhance efficiency, increase security and reduce costs by consolidating multiple identity and security credentials onto a si...

Open doors and pay your drinks with your mobile phone. This vision comes true with the latest development of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd.  LEGIC's contactless all-in-one card applications are embedded in mobile phones based on the Near Field Communication technology (NFC).  The proven all-in-one card technology is planned to be available on leading third party smart card based NFC mobile phones.The scalable and flexible LEGIC technology platform can be combined and extended freely according...

Reinforcing its breadth of products and services available to the indirect sales channel, Stanley Security Solutions will be highlighting its Stanley Security Products range at IFSEC 2007.The company has previously exhibited at the show under the PAC brand and PAC Oneplatform Technology for use in access control applications will continue to be a major element of this year's stand, with product demonstrations and range enhancements on show.Following the company's acquisition last year of...

Acquisition supports commitment to market leadership in smart card technology HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry and part of ASSA ABLOY's Global Technologies Division, announced that it has acquired Integrated Engineering (IE), the Amsterdam-based contactless smart card reader manufacturer.  Integrated Engineering is known for developing high quality contactless smart card solutions including MIFARE/DESFire products and solutions for security, identification,...

Net2, the network access control system from Paxton Access Limited, a UK market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has been installed at the RAF Museum at Hendon.Opened in late 1972, the RAF Museum at Hendon attracts 180,000 visitors a year to the 15-acre site of former RAF Hendon Aerodrome.  Currently the museum is home to over eighty aircraft, which will increase to more than one hundred later this year.  It is the national museum of aviation a...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that Anthony Ball has been named Managing Director of HID Global, EMEA region  (Europe, Middle East and Africa), reporting to Steve Wagner, Chief Operating Officer.  Effective May 1, 2007, Mr. Ball will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of business objectives and growth for the EMEA region.  In his new role, Mr. Ball succeeds David Sullivan, who was recently named Presi...

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced Bill Kirk, who rejoined the company in 2004, has been promoted to Vice President.  Kirk has been in charge of handling the nation's most important anti-terrorist applications, including embassies, power plants, airports and other infrastructure venues."In just the three years since I came back to Delta, we've made incredible prod...

Net2, the network access control system from Paxton Access Limited, the UK market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has been installed at the headquarters of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) at One Great George Street in the heart of Westminster, London.Owned by the ICE, in 1989 One George Street became available as a conference and function venue and is now a popular location for conferences, weddings and other functions.  This dual role is...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that Troy S.  Dunson has been named Senior Sales Engineer, supporting the company's recently released CrescendoTM series smart cards, reporting to Debra Spitler, executive vice president of HID ConnectTM.  In this newly created position, Mr. Dunson will be responsible for supporting the business objectives of the new smart card series to meet the growing demand for a single card for logical and physi...

Intercom specialist Complus Teltronic Ltd will be exhibiting systems that can integrate with car park equipment such as entry/exit barriers, security offices (on-site and remote), mobile radios, CCTV installations and POF machines at Parkex 2007.Of particular note are the new intercom devices for roadside parking meters that offer a choice of GSM or IP links to a central parking control office.  By providing the means for immediate verbal communication with the control office, it's expe...

CEM AC2000 SE® system secures Europe's largest urban tunnelTyco Fire & Security has announced it has completed a major contract to provide a comprehensive and fully integrated security management solution for the prestigious Dublin Port Tunnel, Ireland.  The solution to secure one of the largest tunnels of its kind in Europe incorporates the highly secure CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) access control system.  Installed by ADT Ireland, AC2000 SE not only provides the tunne...

Promotion signals company's strategic alignment toward growing regional demandHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that William Burns has been promoted to managing director of HID - Asia Pacific, reporting to Steve Wagner, chief operating officer.  In his new role, Burns succeeds Lester Doig, who served as managing director since 2001.  Burns will be responsible for setting the business objectives, strategy development and tactical acti...

At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Rinspeed AG will once again exhibit one of their legendary concept cars: the "Rinspeed eXasis". The car is transparent and combines the latest materials with innovative design. Project partner Kaba has equipped the car with ultra-modern identification technology which represents a milestone in user-friendliness and process security.Thanks to Kaba technology, the new concept car by Rinspeed can be used only by an authorized driver. What is more, the...

UK security software vendor fingerPIN Ltd is gearing up to sign its first distributors as it announces its official channel launch.The company, which has been operating since June 2006, has been selling via the direct route to the UK market and is now keen to supplement this by establishing a channel quickly. It is due to sign two, as yet unnamed, distributors later this month.fingerPIN offers OEMs, systems integrators, VARs and distributors logical and physical access solutions using its patent...

Brighton, UK, 9 February 2007 - Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has launched a new web site at http://www.paxton.co.uk. Cleverly designed to meet the unique and distinct needs of installers, end users and OEM customers, the site incorporates a variety of new features including a Skype facility for free technical support and a range of software tutorials. "The design and content of our new web site accurately pro...

This year's ISC West 2007, promises to be more of everything!  More security product manufacturers, more security professionals, more new programming and more education!  With all of this, ISC West continues to surpass others as the premier, annual gathering of the security industry.To date, the ISC West overall pre-registration number is up by an average of 10 percent comparatively from last year's number at this time, according to ISC West registration data.  With a...

New personnel and larger facility support Brivo's growth and expanded product and service portfolioBrivo Systems, LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced their move to a larger facility and the addition of several staff members. Brivo strives to meet customer needs with unparalleled support and a superior product line.  To maintain excellence, Brivo has added three major staff positions within the past two months. Dana Kellogg has com...

Total Lindsey Oil Refinery (LOR) is currently Britain's third largest oil refinery with a processing capacity in excess of 10 million tonnes per annum (over 200,000 barrels per day).  Since coming on-stream in 1968, the 500-acre site has recently received a £26m investment upgrade incorporating some of the most technically advanced refining and conversion processes available in Europe.The CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) access control system has been securing LOR's 24-hour operationa...

Expansion and development are keys to company's future growthHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that David Sullivan has been named president of Fargo Electronics, reporting to Denis Hébert, president and CEO of HID Global.  In this position, Mr. Sullivan will be responsible for setting the strategy and development of business objectives for Fargo Electronics, a global leader in the development of secure technologies for identity car...

Frontline Security Solutions has acquired a 6000 square feet building adjacent to their existing headquarters in Chalfont St Peters.The new building, which is on two floors, will provide facilities for Frontline's fast growing sales team, support desk and project department."With the support of our ever increasing list of loyal clients, 2006 was a very successful year for us with turnover up by 66%," said Peter McKelvey, Director of Frontline Security Solutions.  "We cont...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, will demonstrate its iCLASS® 13.56 MHz smart card technology at the 10th Annual Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee Kickoff Reception and Technology Exhibition, January 31, 2007.  The Tech Exhibition event will highlight some of the key issues driving policy-making in the 110th Congress.   Hands-on demonstrations of the latest technologies in hardware, video content, biometrics, consumer electronic...