Access Control News

Industry leading solutions on display for terminal security and operational managementCEM Systems, part of Tyco Fire & Security will display a range of advanced industry leading solutions for airports, airlines and ports at Passenger Terminal Expo, Stand 2078.  With over 80% of UK airports and many other large airports worldwide using a CEM access control system, the Passenger Terminal Expo will offer CEM the opportunity to share worldwide industry experience on the use of access contro...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has announced significant price reductions across its range of TOUCHLOCK keypads.  Recommended retail price savings range from 12.5% to 33% and are valid throughout 2007. TOUCHLOCK keypads are available as compact systems or for use with Switch2 and Net2 systems, thereby providing a suitable keypad for every application. Two models are available.  The ‘K' series backlit...

Nortech Control Systems have appointed Rod Munn as the new Engineering and Operations Director.Munn, 37, is a Chartered Engineer with an Electronic Engineering B.Eng Hons and has been with Nortech for a number of years as General Manager. His role will focus on product development in the access control and parking solutions.  He is also driving the company's expansion plans.More on Nortech Control Systems

Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) has hired Simon Press as a new Sales Consultant for the Group 4 Technology Electronic Security Systems group.  His territory includes the East Midlands / South Yorkshire region.  Simon is responsible for generating new business within his territory and for managing existing customer accounts.  He reports to Mark Robinson, National Sales Manager.Simon has worked in the security industry for 10 years.  He began his career at Gardiner Security Ltd, wor...

To help improve the safety and security of its premises and computer systems, Microgaming, the world's leading creator of software systems, has chosen to install Siemens Building Technologies Security Products' latest access and CCTV security systemMicrogaming is the world's leading creator of software systems for the rapidly expanding on-line gaming business.  It developed the first online casino software more than a decade ago and has retained its market leading position by cont...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has announced a further expansion to its field sales team.  Dave Smith joined the company at the beginning of October and is responsible for the South West and Midlands region.  Prior to Paxton Access, Dave worked for Initial Fire and Security specifying intruder alarm, CCTV, access control and other security systems to end users and electrical contractors.With almost ten years...

Appointment signals commitment to the Identification Systems ChannelHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, recently announced that Dani Brunner, HID's Mid-Atlantic regional manager for the installing channel, has accepted the newly created position of Western regional manager for the AccessID subsidiary of HID Global.  Reporting to Chris Sincock, vice president of business development, Ms. Brunner will be responsible for sales of the Identification Syste...

Croma Photobase has recently completed the rollout of its "Touch & Go" biometric security system to 13 cash deposit centres around the UK for a major financial institution.  The sale reflects increased acceptance within the banking industry that biometric solutions are now reliable and sophisticated enough to operate at business critical sites. "Touch & Go" (T&G) is a scaleable security platform.  The recent release adds active/passive tag technologies for monitoring and t...

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the fastest growing North American west coast gateway and the second busiest airport in Canada.  With the expectation of serving 16.9 million passengers in 2006 and handling 235,000 tonnes of cargo, Vancouver International Airport Authority is in the midst of a construction program that will see CDN$1.0-billion spent by 2010 on new and expanded facilities to help ensure the airport remains a "Premier Global Gateway". Currently at capacity,...

Singapore Airlines is reportedly one of the world's leading carriers with 16 million passengers per year flying its top-ranked gateway spanning five continents and 59 cities.  Widely known as a symbol of service excellence, Singapore Airlines is committed to providing customers with the best flying experience through an innovative product and service offering.First class security ...Safety and security is seen by Singapore Airlines as a top priority.  As a sign of this commitment and w...

Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video management software, is buttressing its phenomenal growth in the USA by hiring new managers in its Americas subsidiaryDemand for IP video surveillance solutions is growing fast worldwide, with projections for double-digit annual growth in the security industry over the coming years.  In the USA particularly, Homeland Security has heightened the focus and support in this area, shoring up security initiatives nationwide.&nb...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications, and DBS, the supplier of technical institutional vending solutions, have entered into a licence partnership. DBS is now working directly with LEGIC as an independent system integrator.DBS stands for the German equivalent of "Service, Budget and System".  The name says it all: the company provides cost-saving technical solutions for catering in industry, in h...

HID Connect, the partnership arm of HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, was proud to hold its first EMEA region iNNOVATION conference on November 29-30, 2006.  Introducing HID Connect to development partners in EMEA, the event followed the success of the iNNOVATION2006 conference held in San Diego in September 2006.More than 20 development partners participated in the two-day event held at the Radisson SAS hotel at London Stansted airport.  To supplement...

Paxton Access Limited, a market-leading manufacturer of intelligent access control solutions, has signed up Aspectis Kft. as a distributor in Hungary.  This is Paxton Access's first venture into the Eastern European market and is part of its expansion strategy.  The Hungarian market is growing rapidly with an ever-increasing demand for security solutions.  Aspectis Kft. is the leading value added distributor of networked video solutions in Hungary with a reseller network...

Connecticut Manufacturing Facility receives prestigious honourHID Global Corporation, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that its North Haven, CT manufacturing facility has been awarded the Connecticut Silver Shingo Prize.  The award serves as recognition of a company that has solved challenging manufacturing process problems, and in the process, is working toward transforming into a world-class organisation.Building on the foundation established by 2005&...

Nortech Control Systems have launched a new webiste. The new site has been organised into two sections which represent the company's two strategic markets. The 'Parking & Automation' and 'Access Control' divisions have been set up to help users find the information they require quicker and easier. All the information and tools from the previous site are available, plus more. Nortech have provided more detailed product information and recent case studies.Find the...

Frontline Security Solutions has helped a leading Surrey school install a high specification CCTV system boasting 44 camerasSunbury Manor School has 1070 pupils and shares its grounds with a local leisure centre.  Frontline Security Solutions was awarded a contract to design and install a CCTV system that would take advantage of the latest technology.  As part of that process, Frontline carried out a full site survey and then conducted a product evaluation session for the school, which...

The show organisers of Integrated Systems Europe 2007 today announced that 95% of available space had been sold, leaving only a handful of booths available.Integrated Systems Europe surprised the market and the exhibition industry with this news, confirming that ISE is on pace to set a record-breaking event.  With the fourth show just three months away, ISE 2007 has grown larger, with the newly booked Hall Four nearly full.  During the last 6 months, the show organisers have reacted qu...

High demand for Hirsch Security Systems results in additional investment from CorporateTo support the continued rapid growth in Hirsch Electronics business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Hirsch announced today the expansion of Hirsch EMEA, Hirsch's European sales and support office located in Milan, Italy.  Hirsch has added pre- and post-sales support staff, additional technical support specialists, technology infrastructure, and has also announced plans for additional sales sta...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, has announced that its iCLASS® R10, R30, R40, RK40 and RP40 model access control readers have been approved by U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) as Transparent Contactless Readers for their FIPS 201 Approved Products List.  The certifications now enable HID Global to provide government agencies and other organizations with a trusted source for FIPS 201 certified contactless smart card readers.  In addition...

Windy City Wire is currently planning to expand staff and training for their new headquarters in Bolingbrook, Illinois January of 2007.  Because of the company's substantial growth, human resources and senior management find it necessary to accommodate for the company's development with staff and an updated training program for 2007.Windy City Wire anticipates hiring 5-10 new sales professionals to be staffed at the headquarters for the New Year.  The low-voltage wire and cable...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it would be exhibiting at ID World Milan 2006.  At the event, HID Global will demonstrate how to enhance the security of a card using features such as UV ink, micro fine printing, and holograms in order to help create a secure and personalised card for organizations of all sizes and backgrounds.  The company will also display its product range, including the award winning 13.56 MHz iCLASS® techn...

MAXxess Systems have confirmed that they will be exhibiting at Intersec 2007.This will be the second year that MAXxess have participated in Intersec, and at the 2007 event their exhibition stand will be located within the UK Pavilion.Lee Copland, Managing Director of MAXxess Systems EMEA said: "We exhibited at Intersec last January and were delighted by the interest shown in our systems by visitors to the exhibition.  The Middle East is strategically very important to our company....

Finnish RFID manufacturer Idesco has appointed Mr Johan Wallentin as Sales Manager, responsible for the United Kingdom and Ireland.  This is a new position in Idesco´s organisation and part of our growth strategy.  Mr Wallentin's previous positions include working as a Marketing Manager at MYDATA Automation and as a CEO at JOT Automation UK Ltd.  During his last assignment, as the Sales Manager of the Automation Solutions department at Elektrobit GmbH in Germany, he was...

In an increasingly competitive market place it is becoming more difficult for professional installers to differentiate themselves from those that are more obsessed with a short-term profit than building their business via long term customer relationships.  Bosch Security Systems' new Approved Installer Programme is designed to enable professional installers to stand out from the competition.  The initiative is set to help installers improve their ability to sell Bosch security prod...

New symmetry video solution takes centre stage at stand 014Group 4 Technology will be exhibiting at IIPSEC, International IP in Security Exhibition and Conference 2007.IIPSEC showcases the latest IP based security technology from the world's market leaders.  You can visit G4Tec at stand 014 to learn about our latest Symmetry™ Security Management Systems, including our newest product, Symmetry Video Management with Symmetry ENVS® (Edge Network Video Server). Symmetry Video is a...

Dubai Internet City - multi-building door access control and car parking system, fully integrated with the Pelco CCTV system and TAC Building Controls (HVAC) system via a LON interface.  The system is managed with multiple KeyMaster Pro Software Interfaces and Front Desk Photo ID Badging Software.Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai Media City, Emirates Twin Towers, Leo Burnett, Oracle - door access control, alarm and car parking system, managed with KeyMaster Software.Emaar Properties - access c...

Mitsubishi Corporation has recently installed Fastlane plus barrier arm optical turnstiles from Integrated Design in their new 34 storey offices, in Tokyo, Japan.  The offices overlook Tokyo Station, in the "Marunouchi" Central Business District.  Mitsubishi Corporation is Japan's largest general trading company with over 500 group Companies, in over 80 Countries. Mitsubishi's project team wanted to create a secure work place by limiting access to the building to auth...

One of the most renowned European banks wanted a secure installation for access control system that operates completely without ID cards, keys or PIN technology.  This was to enable secure access for about 1,500 employees to the bank's new building.  Eliminating the risk of tokens and keys being lost, stolen or misused, this system uses only biometric verification methods.  Speed being a very important factor especially in the morning rush.  Eighty of A4's 3D facial recogniti...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, announced that it has recently appointed Tony Smith as regional sales manager for UK South.  In this position, Mr Smith will work with new and existing customers to offer first class service and maintain a strong presence in this important region.  He reports to Melissa Jenkins, director of sales, UK & Ireland.‘‘I look forward to working with the HID team and believe my previous experience will help me i...