Access control applications

With SMARTair™, CUNEF facility managers can access rights down to the level of the individual user Access control challenges at CUNEF will be familiar to many educational institutions: how to keep the university site secure, yet still provide flexible, user-friendly access to an ever-shifting roster of staff, students and visitors? For glass doors, emergency doors, teaching rooms and private offices, TESA's SMARTair™ did the job—and without any need for e...

Staff and students are benefiting from ACTpro 4000 door controllers and ACTpro door stations on interior and perimeter doors Dyfed Alarms is installing access control equipment from ACT at a mixed comprehensive school in Wales. Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has 1,600 pupils studying across a large campus with a sixth form of over 300. Staff and students are benefiting from protection offered by ACTpro 4000 door controllers and ACTpro door stations on interior and perimeter doors. Th...

The university’s estate team contacted the company as they were having issues with closed doors The James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) is situated two miles south of the city centre and houses the university’s School of Physics and Astronomy. The university’s estate team contacted ASSA ABLOY UK, as they were having issues with closed doors being damaged by trolleys and fire doors being wedged open, making the building vulnerable to the spread of fire....

Each turnstile allows one person to pass every two seconds—a very important feature during rush hours With over 28,000 visitors entering the premises each day, the University of Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia, is one of the largest education institutions in the country. Such a high volume of visitors requires strict control of who can and cannot enter the institution. To achieve such a level of management, the security staff decided to install four Boon Edam Trilock-75...

Traka key cabinets ensure preauthorised contractors gain easy access to areas of the campus at any time Traka, the key and asset management specialist, has helped Coventry University improve the implementation of its contractor control policy, ensuring Health and Safety Standards are met. Introduction With almost 30,000 students, 1,890 staff and 110+ service contracting companies some requiring 24-hour access to the site, Coventry University needed a secure method to manage...

The college installed 200 laptop lockers to encourage students to study outside of classroom Traka intelligent lockers are saving teachers and students up to 20 minutes at the beginning of each lesson at Bolton College. The College has installed 200 laptop lockers along the corridors of its campus to encourage students to study outside of the classroom. This approach, also known as flipped learning, means students can use the lockers to charge the devices and read up on speci...

Solution incorporated networked control doors, software and proximity ID cards Amthal Fire & Security has secured Watford Palace Theatre with an access control system incorporating networked control doors, software and proximity ID cards, all installed without compromising on the Grade II listed early 20th Century building. Watford Palace Theatre, opened in 1908, is a 600 seat Edwardian Palace Theatre that has undergone significant refurbishment to offer modern access...

FST’s IMID technology guarantees security for the permanent staff & visitors of IDE FST Biometrics, the leading biometric identification solutions provider, recently announced its cutting-edge secure access solution has been deployed by the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) at the entry point of its new polishing house. FST’s award-winning In Motion Identification (IMID) technology combines a unique fusion of facial recognition and body behavior biometric anal...

see bigger image The system allows UK Power Networks to make transition to a solution built around smart keys and electronic cylinders LOCKEN, leading developers of cable free access control, whose unique solution concentrates on power, intelligence and communication in one smart key, is working with UK Power Networks to secure its electricity supply infrastructure. LOCKEN digital access control system LOCKEN equips more than 1,500 UK power distribution facilities with...

Umeå targeted a sustainable solution to keeping its most vulnerable residents safe in the new Äldrecentret Teg When the city of Umeå, Sweden, needed a modern electronic locking system to secure a new assisted-living facility, it turned to Tidomat and Aperio® from ASSA ABLOY. The city demanded more than just stringent, user-friendly security. Umeå targeted a new gold standard, a sustainable solution to keeping its most vulnerable residents safe in...

The perimeter security systems to include intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and public address systems Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce it has been chosen by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide perimeter electronic security systems for a number of NATO camps of varying sizes and will include the FlexZone ranging fence-mounted sensor for intrusion d...

The centralised time-attendance and access control solutions has made the group’s most of the attendance process accurate and faster Introduction: Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Its diversified businesses include resources, logistics, agri-business and energy sectors. Managing employee’s attendance and timing from a central place is critical for them. They wanted to have centralised time-atte...

The solution reduces time spent by staff queuing and improves the efficiency of people getting to their work floor Sovereign Fire and Security has recently completed a state of the art building management system at Ty Admiral in Cardiff. The new access control and lift destination system reduces time spent by staff queuing and improves the efficiency of people getting to their work floor. The system, which has been developed together with TDSi and the lift manufacturer OTI...

Using Connect, the process of deploying electronic room keys to cell phones is fast From now on, guests of The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center near Houston, Texas can open their hotel room with their own smartphone. LEGIC provides its secure and proven trusted service LEGIC Connect. The latter deploys smartcards onto smartphones – at the touch of a button. The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center with its 406 rooms is the first hotel in Texas providing its...

TBS’ 3D-Terminals were integrated with a full access control system from Securiton Swisscom’s newest data centre is the crown jewel among the 24 centres operated across Switzerland and provides the highest standards in terms of performance, availability and security for their customers. Completed at the end of 2014, it is the largest data centre of Swisscom and one of the few data centres in Europe certified for maximum availability and top ratings for energy effic...

The security solution includes the platform for Securitas to further develop its aerodrome fire and rescue services Securitas has been awarded a contract to provide a security solution for leading aircraft manufacturer, Airbus. Securitas to develop aerodrome fire & rescue services The security solution will provide many specialised services and includes the platform for Securitas to further develop its aerodrome fire and rescue services. Securitas has been providing...

ISIC France chose HID Global, with its complete portfolio of card issuance solutions and ID card printers/ encoders HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that International Student Identity Card (ISIC) France, a leading student ID organisation, has selected the company’s FARGO® HDP5000 and DTC4500 card printers/encoders as well as its AsureID® 7 ID Card Personalisation Software Development Kit (SDK) for secure card i...

During trial 2014 programme Iris ID technology was able to identify 457 duplicate registration Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, recently announced that its iris recognition solution has been selected by the government of an African nation to help create a fraud-free voter registration list and ensure fair 2015 national elections. The country’s election commission was tasked with completing a voter registration list in time for national elec...

With DuraPIN technology, access will only be granted to owners of authorised keys UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions, the global leader in door opening solutions, is providing its keyULTRA™ system for buildings owned by Paragon Community Housing Group. keyULTRA at Paragon Community Housing Group The award-winning provider of affordable homes offers housing solutions for first-time buyers and also provides sheltered and supported accommodation for the eld...

Glevum was already using SmartTask’s proof of attendance tool across its alarm response team Glevum Security has selected Skillweb’s SmartTask to better plan and manage its team of mobile and static security officers that operate across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol and Avon. The scheduling and workforce management solution will provide a combination of intelligent rostering, live monitoring and proof of attendance...

Security officers make the most of the solution’s rich feature-set, which includes unlimited reporting Customer Located in the heart of Albany, New York’s capital city, The College of Saint Rose offers 4,500 students a rigorous educational experience that extends their learning beyond the campus to the vibrant urban environment in which they live. Fostering community involvement, The College of Saint Rose opens its doors to the public throughout the day, but in so...

HHS Program Support Center selected Securityhunter to provide security services via one of its BPAs Securityhunter has been awarded a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Program Support Center (PSC).  The MATOC was awarded through the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedules Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) for the PSC, which is a fee-for-service agency. The award is f...

Nick Dooley comments on LOCKEN's efforts to provide optimum security to leisure organisations Leisure facilities, such as theme parks and entertainment destinations, which employ thousands of staff and see tens of thousands of visitors pass through their gates each day, have demanding and complex security requirements. In order to provide a security solution suitable for each element of the infrastructure, including rides, shops, restaurants, photo booths, hotels and main...

Symmetry will control access throughout the facility and staff and patients will use their access cards The Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents, an acute care, mental health facility for youth, has chosen AMAG Technology’s Symmetry V8 access control system with Symmetry CompleteView Video Management System and Symmetry PowerProtect NVR platform to secure its hospital facility in Staunton, Virginia. AMAG Technology is a security management solution provider...

Vindicator products are also approved for operation across the Air Force’s data networks Honeywell recently announced that its newest generation of Vindicator® Command, Control and Display Equipment (CCDE) has been certified to protect critical assets at U.S. Air Force bases worldwide. The Air Force awarded the certification after exhaustive qualification, testing and evaluation. Vindicator solutions have been on the USAF-approved equipment list without interruption...

Securitas has entered into 10-year partnership worth £31million to improve services Securitas has entered into a ground-breaking 10-year partnership to provide security and reception services to the University of Hertfordshire. The partnership, worth £31million over 10 years, was awarded as part of a long-term initiative that will see the organisations work closely together, improve service and save the University, based in Hatfield Hertfordshire, around &poun...

Matrix COSEC DOOR PVR, a palm vein based door controller for attendance marking was also installed at the laboratory Introduction: Started in 1961, Rottapharm is present in 90 countries worldwide with more than 1800 employees in the field of consumer healthcare products, reimbursed prescription products and natural extracts. For its Thailand based research laboratory, they were facing issue of long fingerprint identification and verification time. This was resulting long queu...

There were a total of seven Vicon Kollector DVRs at three different venues At the 2005 All Star Game, held in Detroit, security ran exceptionally smooth, thanks in part to updated video equipment from Vicon Industries Inc. Comerica Park security is handled through Detroit Tigers, Inc (DTI), a division of Ilitch Holdings Inc. (IHI), the company that manages several sports teams’ venues, as well as some theaters and a food distribution service. At all of these venues, the...

Nedap’s uPASS Reach long-range UHF readers in combination with IDTECK elevator384 access control system were installed To optimise the monitoring and management of all vehicles and people access points at the company’s headquarters, the Vietnam Post and Telecommunication group (VNPT) recently upgraded the building’s entire access control and surveillance system. Nedap’s uPASS Reach readers were selected to facilitate hands-free access and elevator manag...

ACT door controllers, door stations and proximity fobs are being used at Urban Village development Secured Alarm Systems are installing access control equipment from ACT at a £25m regeneration project in Swansea, Wales. The integrator is using ACT door controllers, door stations and proximity fobs at the Urban Village development, an ongoing project that has already transformed the High Street and Strand area of Swansea with a set of mixed-use commercial and residen...