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SALTO Systems reports IFSEC 2009 show great success

Salto systems provides best access control flexibity SALTO Systems reports this year's IFSEC show was its best ever with a substantially greater increase in top quality visitors to its stand, generating high level end user enquiries and other quality new business leads.Concentrating the entire stand on the launch of the new SALTO wireless access control system paid dividends for the company. Great interest was shown in the new product, which combines the efficiency of both on-line and off-line...

TAB systems introduced two new smarti® units at IFSEC

 TAB systems launched two new smarti® units, ELECTRA and FELIX, biometric access control at IFSEC 2009At  IFSEC 2009 in Birmingham, TAB systems Inc. launched two new smarti® units. The two new units combine multimodal biometric access control based on facial and voice recognition with RFID, power over Ethernet, WIFI and a myriad of other features that make them an easy choice for user across a wide range of categories.The first of the two new units is the ELECTRA which has a 5....

SALTO's wireless seminars at IFSEC attracted capacity audience

SALTO's new wireless access control system attracted capacity audiences during IFSEC 2009A one-day programme of seminars to launch SALTO's new wireless access control system attracted capacity audiences during IFSEC 2009.The invitation-only event to an international audience of security specification professionals including SALTO business partners, specifiers, consultants, installers and end users demonstrated how the new real time battery powered wireless access control technology from the comp...

MAXXESS makes two key appointments

  MAXXESS Systems appoints Peter Currie for his extensive knowledge of access control and CCTV systemsPeter Currie joins MAXXESS Systems as UK Sales ManagerPreviously with Vigilant Technology, Peter's career within the electronic security industry spans twenty-two years.Commenting on the appointment, Lee Copland, Managing Director of MAXXESS Systems EMEA said: "Peter's extensive knowledge of access control and CCTV systems will be extremely valuable to MAXXESS as we seek to grow o...

Ingersoll Rand biometric access control systems provides helping hand to Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union

 Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union uses standalone Schlage biometric HandKey reader from Ingersoll Rand Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced today that the Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union (Augusta, Ga.) is using a standalone Schlage biometric HandKey reader to provide its customers with self-service access to the safe deposit vault."When we completed our brand new state-of-the-art building in July of 2008, we incorporated the latest in technological advances for our custo...

AMS Australia puts stress on access control at IFSEC 09

  Trevor Leisk (AMS Australia) got ringing endorsement for secure access hatch at IFSEC 2009A new way to think about secure access hatches, the MAP is designed to combine total security with a visually unobtrusive appearance.  Mountable on floor, wall, or ceiling, the MAP boasts a sleek flush finish, concealed fixing, and a minimal 0.3mm hatch gap - designed to prevent even the smallest of covert cameras from gaining access to top-secret installations.The MAP includ...

Transportation Authority in Pennsylvania employs KeyWatcher access control

 Morse Watchman's Keywatcher tracks and communicates status of keys at SEPTAThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has deployed the KeyWatcher Key Control System from Morse Watchmans to keep track of hundreds of keys used at its various bus garages, maintenance shops, an operations control centre and a money-counting facility in and around Philadelphia. KeyWatcher cabinets installed in the multiple facilities automatically record the access history of each key, inclu...

Union Community exhibits Access Control range at IFSEC 2009

 Union Community (VIRDI) is showcasing its extensive range of products at IFSECUnion Community (VIRDI) is participating in IFSEC 2009 in Birmingham, UK from May 11 to 14. At the exhibition, Union Community (VIRDI) is showcasing its extensive range of various product lines of Fingerprint Access Control and Time Attendance, Fingerprint Door Lock, Fingerprint Safe and Video/Audio Entry Systems, as well as Fingerprint OEM sensor and modules.Union Community received the NPS Award from...

Canadian hospital invests in access control from SALTO

 Espanola General Hospital in Ontario, Canada has selected SALTO to upgrade its security management Located in Northern Ontario, Espanola General Hospital is a modern health care facility ,which provides a broad array of health care and medical programs and services to the local population catchment area of around 12,000 residents. These include primary, preventive and therapeutic care, acute care, long-term care and assisted living, as well as management of senior's housing, all on one sit...

Big security solutions for Big Yellow

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies fulfilled vital access and security requirements of Big YellowThirty-five refurbished and 11 newly-planned Big Yellow self-storage sites are being fitted with Dor-O-Matic slide automated door-opening systems, aluminium security shutters and Martin Roberts steel doorsets. The systems are supplied by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.Big Yellow, the leading self-storage brand in London and the South of England, asked Ingersoll Rand Security Technologie...

High Chelmer Shopping Centre chooses SALTO access control security solution

High Chelmer Shopping Centre installed SALTO Systems' security solutionsChelmsford has long been the shopping centre of mid-Essex and High Chelmer, the town's largest shopping centre, is being transformed to keep pace with retail expectations via a £2 million 3 year refurbishment programme.Now one of the lightest, brightest and most cheerful shopping centres in the county, High Chelmer Shopping Centre welcomes over 10 million shoppers per annum to its 80 shops and stores counted electroni...

HID Global's access control system secures Beijing Olympic Games 2008 venues

 State-of-the-art HID access control system delivers high level of security and protection in a single card solutionBackgroundAs supporting venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the Beijing Sport University (BSU) Track and Field Training Center and BSU Integrated Training Facility, as well as the athlete's apartments, cafeteria and auxiliary training facilities require a high level of security to ensure that the athletes are able to carry out their daily activities in preparation...

SALTO Systems confirms IFSEC 2009 attendance

 SALTO Systems will launch its new SALTO Wireless Electronic Lock at IFSEC 2009SALTO Systems has confirmed its attendance at IFSEC 2009 with an exhibition stand that will be 25% larger than last year, making it the perfect venue to launch its new SALTO Wireless Electronic Lock.Marc Handels, Vice President of Marketing at SALTO Systems, says: "Europe is a very important market for SALTO, so attendance at IFSEC with its international mix of visitors is a great opportunity for us. That's...

Nedap and ASSA ABLOY partner forces to bridge the gap between mechanical locks and access control systems

 Nedap Security Management and ASSA ABLOY collaborate to bridge the gap between mechanical locks and access control systemsNedap Security Management has been involved as first company to integrate Aperio Technology. The security management system AEOS constitutes a good platform to support Aperio products due to the open architecture and because it is based on the latest IT technology.Aperio is a new technology developed to upgrade mechanical doors and wirelessly connect them to an existing...

Ingersoll Rand and superintendents say stretched funds stifling school security

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, AASA and RETA Security released the results of the 2008 National School Safety StudyIngersoll Rand Security Technologies, in conjunction with AASA and RETA Security, recently released the results of the 2008 National School Safety Study, which assesses the status of security in the nation's K-12 public schools, based on a survey of school leaders nationwide. The information within the Study is especially timely as the United States starts implemen...

Fermax joins well established Spanish brands club

 Fermax joins AMRE to strengthen brand presence Large food companies such as Campofrío or Freixenet, banking giants like BBVA or Santander and brands of such indisputable prestige as Hola!, Paradores, El Corte Inglés or Real Madrid are only some of the names united in AMRE, the enterprise club that has just opened its doors to Fermax with which we shall soon be presented in New York.As an institutional brand, the Valencian firm has just joined AMRE, the Renowned Span...

Bearing supplier Miba banks on EVVA and LEGIC® security solutions

 SALTO bolts all Miba outer doors automatically Miba's main plant in Laakirchen in Austria employs around 700 staff producing complex friction bearings for use in machinery and engines. This means there are many people moving around the company day in, day out. This requires access control which can dictate precisely who has access to particular locations and when. Not only this, the security concept also had to be able to withstand the harsh stresses encountered in an industrial plant and...

Numerous opportunities for security companies at Brazil Trade Show

  ISC Brazil expecting more than 100 exhibitors, 5,000 visitorsElectronic security companies looking to expand internationally will have one of their best opportunities of the year March 17-19 at the ISC Brazil trade show in Sao Paulo.With nearly 200 million people and a $2 trillion economy, Brazil has one of the world's highest potentials for growth, and the nation's electronic security market is projected to expand by more than 16 percent over the next five years. ISC...

Salto Systems and Nedap announce new partnership

 Salto and Nedap aim to promote integrated access control solutions NEDAP and SALTO present a unique off-the-shelf integration between NEDAP AEOS and SALTO off line readers. The integration provides customers with a seamless single management platform for their entire access control needs, increasing cost effectiveness and flexibility. With this integration, NEDAP extends the advanced access control capabilities of AEOS to off line, unwired doors.  After a period of intensive coll...

Innovative climbing centre chooses LEGIC access control technology

 Contactless access control solution from HOTELDATA The Weinburg therapeutic climbing centre was recently opened after a construction period which lasted thirteen months. The smooth guest management is assured by an access control and billing system from HOTELDATA based on LEGIC technology. The soaring 17 meter high climbing gym is the highest in Austria and gets the heart of every climbing enthusiast beating a little faster. A wide range of facilities is on offer here besides general sport...

SALTO access control solution secures luxury Malaysian resort

  The Club at The Saujana selects SALTO Systems for securityThe latest XS4 electronic stand alone locks, contact less update on card wall readers and SVN Virtual Network technology from SALTO Systems are aiding security at Malaysia's top luxury resort complex, The Club at The Saujana. Set among 160 acres of lush tropical gardens and nestled among the rolling hills of a palm plantation yet just a 35 minute drive from Kuala Lumpur airport, The Club at The Saujana is the latest addition t...

Group 4 Technology delivers a scalable IP based security solution to University of Southampton

 G4Tec security solution allows the central registry database to be imported directly into the Symmetry SMS solutionThe University of Southampton combines academic excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to research, supporting a culture that engages and challenges students and staff in their pursuit of learning.When the university were looking for a company to try to meet their access control needs, they went through a competitive tendering process using the Of...

SALTO access control system protects Merton College security

SALTO access control solution - E2000 chosen to secure Merton college SALTO Systems has been selected by Merton College Oxford to provide advanced access control management within their new Finlay Building administration centre. Merton College is one of the 38 independent Colleges and Halls that work within the University of Oxford.  Founded in 1264, it is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford and has just over 300 undergraduate and over 250 graduate students in residence at any time.The Col...

Spica and Zagrebgradnja partner to build an advanced time and attendance management system

 Zagrebgradnja is determined to maintain its competitive edge in many areas of workThe key to the success of companies such as Zagrebgradnja lies in the efficient organisation of the business operation and work optimisation, including the efficient handling of schedule changes. ChallengeZagrebgradnja is determined to maintain its competitive edge in many areas of work; and the optimisation of work processes with the help of an advanced time and attendance system is one important way of...

Spanish solar power stations protected by Geutebruck

Protection and monitoring are essential to ensure that the installations remain intact Most of Europe's large photo voltaic power stations are a long way from anywhere. They represent significant investments and need effective protection if they are not to present easy targets for theft and vandalism. With the specific needs of this emerging market in mind, Geutebruck has teamed up with physical security specialist Haverkamp GmbH and system integrator akera security GmbH to supply customise...

Legic continues its expansion in the Spanish market

 LEGIC is extending its partner network in Spain with ELECTRÓNICA MEYSHLEGIC is extending its partner network in Spain with ELECTRÓNICA MEYSH. End-users will, as a result, get further security and flexibility through a broader range of advanced security systems using LEGIC technology. LEGIC Identsystems Ltd the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, has signed a licence partnership with ELECTRÓNICA MEYSH leading provider o...

CISA access control solution secures Express by Holiday Inn

 CISA Wave Mode's contactless technology installed in 84-bedroom hotelThe new CISA Wave Mode contactless hotel locking system from Ingersoll Rand has been installed in the 84-bedroom Express by Holiday Inn at Ayr, Scotland. CISA Wave Mode locks are specifically designed for hotels, hostels, student accommodation and other facilities with transient occupancy and were chosen to protect both guests' personal security and property, whilst offering the hotel savings in operating costs and enhanc...

SALTO access control solution ensures accessible fitness at DCU Sports Centre

  SALTO Systems provide advanced access control solutions to DCU Sports CentreA new access control system based on products from SALTO Systems and installed by Doorware Ltd is playing a key role in securing sports facilities at Dublin City University.Situated on an 85-acre campus three miles north of the city centre and just a 15-minute drive from Dublin airport, Dublin City University (DCU) is a young university.  It offers over 80 programmes, divided between undergraduate and po...

Contactless LEGIC® multi-application from Gantner in the new leisure pool Asia Spa

 Legic and Gantner solution installed in The Fire Sauna in Asia Spa, Leoben AustriaHigh comfort level and efficient guest management thanks to overall access control and cashless payment solution based on LEGIC technology.''Let's jump into the Au," is, a few years ago, what children in the upper styrian university town Leoben used to say when they wanted some carefree fun in the water. Today, they go to the "Chinese''. And not just to enjoy exotic delicacies in the bistro or resta...

Urmet's door entry system secures Renaissance

  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...

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