Access control news

FIREX International, alongside the co-located IFSEC International, Safety & Health Expo and Facilities Show, has announced that the Protection & Management series of events will be moving to a new dateline of 19-21 May for the 2020 edition at ExCeL, London. FIREX International 2019 dates unchanged  Gerry Dunphy, Exhibition Director, FIREX, explains: “Major business decisions are made at FIREX every year, and the event has been in huge growth in its home in London, as we anti...

Cylance Inc., global provider of AI-driven, prevention-first security solutions, has announced the availability of its award-winning endpoint protection offering, CylancePROTECT on AWS Marketplace. CylancePROTECT AI-enabled platform  Cylance has built the largest AI platform in the industry, enabling it to offer a portfolio of security solutions ranging from enterprise endpoint protection, detection, and response, to Smart antivirus for consumers, to OEM solutions. Under the new agreement...

Abloy UK is delighted to announce that its Digital Transformation team has been awarded CLIQ Competence Centre by ABLOY certification, becoming the only approved centre of excellence for CLIQ in the UK and Ireland, and one of only six certified CLIQ Competence Centres globally. Abloy believes the future of locking and access control is a combination of digital communications and precision mechanical products. For several years the company has invested in developing CLIQ technology to deliver th...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, has released a whitepaper addressing the topic of “Making Sense of Today’s Security Camera Options.” IP-based surveillance cameras offer advanced functionalities that enhance the control and management of live and recorded video data, offering capabilities that were unthinkable only a decade ago. With so many choices, it’s not always easy to under...

People and vehicle access control specialists Nortech will be exhibiting some exciting new products at Parkex 2019 this April. Ideal for businesses that want to know more about people and vehicle access solutions and their benefits, the South Wales-based company will be launching its new 8 Series detector range, debuting its next generation Nedap ANPR Access V2 and showing its popular Variable Message Sign (VMS) system. Extensive experience Nortech has supplied products and solutions to the s...

3xLOGIC, global provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced its launch into the European market, bringing with it a wealth of knowledge and expertise. A renowned innovator in server and cloud-based security technology for over 15 years, the US-headquartered organisation is now part of STANLEY Products & Solutions (SPS), joining PAC/GDX and PACOM within SPS to build the strongest, most innovative security manufacturer in the industry. The businesses will continue...

Arcules, a provider of integrated video cloud as a service, will host an Open House at the company’s headquarters in Irvine, Calif., to provide security and IT leaders, and resellers with the opportunity to learn more about the company. Attendees will have the chance to explore the Arcules cloud-based video service offering, gain insight into its ideas for future technological developments, and meet with key members of the leadership and sales teams. Maximising system uptime Hosted in co...

Expertise in safety-critical equipment for the rail industry has won significant contracts for Pickersgill-Kaye (Kaye), this time from Nabtesco Corporation, a Japanese firm manufacturing high performance train door operating units for the global market. Kaye and Nabtesco Corporation’s Italian subsidiary, Nabtesco-Oclap, jointly developed the Emergency Egress Device (EED) and Emergency Access Devices (EAD) for power doors currently being supplied by Nabtesco Oclap into a UK rail vehicle ma...

The Ministry of Interior’s Innovation and Future Foresight Conference was held on 5th-6th February. Day 1 of the Conference was a great success as speakers delivered world class presentations on various crime and technology related topics. Day 2 featured some of the finest and brightest brains in the technology and crime prevention industries from around the world. Keynote speakers from Austria and France addressed global concerns in criminal investigation and foresight modelling for futu...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to introduce its new CM-CPC1 Clear Protective Cover. Vandal and weather resistant, these low profile, clear lift covers are designed to protect any Camden flush mount, single gang, door activation device, including push/exit switches, keypads and key switches – without limiting the operation of the device. The CM-CPC1 is supplied with a gasket and is suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Protection from...

Matrix PRASAR UCS, an Enterprise Unified Communication Server connects internal and external decision makers at multiple locations for effective communication and real-time collaboration. It enables enterprises to enhance business processes by unifying communication mediums to simplify the daily workflow and increase their response time. Being a pure IP solution, PRASAR UCS is a single box solution, scalable up to 2,100 users, as per future communication needs of the organization. Bring people...

Panasonic Business opens the doors to its new Customer Experience Centre in Bracknell, showcasing its range of cutting edge B2B solutions both physically and virtually. Situated at the new UK headquarters on Western Road, Bracknell, the Customer Experience Centre is experienced as two zones. The first is an immersive 270 degree interactive presentation space, built around eight separate virtual vertical environments, and a demonstration space that allows customers to get hands-on with the lates...

Feenics Inc., a provider of the Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) Keep by Feenics cloud-hosted platform, continues to grow and expand, adding Blair Cox, CPA as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cox specialises in financial reporting, forecasting and modelling as well as corporate taxes. Most recently he worked at a cloud-based SaaS telecommunications company in San Francisco where he was responsible for finance operations as well as strategic budgeting, planning and analysis. Blair has both the...

Intergrated Security Manufacturing (ISM), a pioneer in the design, development and manufacture of PSIM and ISMS technology, joins Nukleas, a new Integrated Security Solutions consortium. The consortium, which is supported by the UK Government’s Department for International Trade, has been developed to offer the discerning overseas customer a coordinated and integrated command and control solution for multiple security and safety requirements. Innovative businesses The companies that for...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dr. Elizabeth (Elli) Voorhees as its new director of education and training. In this role, Voorhees – who previously served as director of certifications and compliance for the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) – will drive all education and certification program activity for SIA and through SIA’s partners in support of the SIA membership and larger industry goals. Provide learning opportunities...

How does France organise its rescue services? What does civil defense look like in Italy? And what are the techniques and tactics used by American firefighters to combat forest fires? The answers to these and other questions will be provided at the upcoming Interschutz trade fair, which runs from 15 to 20 June 2020 in Hanover, Germany. On three dedicated days of the six-day show, individual countries will be in the spotlight – France on Tuesday, Italy on Wednesday and the United States on...

In the latest update of Milestone XProtect 2019 R1 video management software, Milestone Systems introduces two-way audio in the Mobile Client, enabling the users to speak to people on camera, directly from their mobile devices. XProtect 2019 R1 VMS The first XProtect release of 2019 extends the usability of the Smart Client and takes it outside the control room with support for both one and two-way audio in the Mobile Client. This is beneficial for on-the-go security personnel, whose tasks req...

STANLEY Security, one of the security providers, launches a new Dealer Programme aimed at independent installers looking to expand their businesses without the risks associated with rapid growth. The new STANLEY Security Dealer Programme provides installers with the considerable competitive benefits that come from being associated with a major global brand, backed up by national security infrastructure and expertise, whilst maintaining their independence. The Programme will enable partners to c...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces its new BEEKs Duress Badge Beacon that addresses the growing need to protect doctors, nurses and other caregivers from threatening situations that arise in the hospital environment. The Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) duress functionality provides a fast and easy way for hospital personnel to send security staff real-time distress alerts from anywhere in or around the hospital campus if they are in duress and in case of other emergencie...

ATG Access, an innovator of road blocker, bollards and vehicle barrier systems is thriving internationally thanks to the launch of Surface Guard, a pioneering, new hostile vehicle mitigation solution. Surface Guard vehicle mitigation solution  After its successful launch in the UK last year, Surface Guard has now been deployed in a number of overseas territories including France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Japan, Australia and America. The surface mounted security solution has pro...

Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G), a manufacturer of high-quality mechanical and electronic locks, announces its newest centrally controlled, Internet Protocol (IP) safe lock: NexusIP.  As an IP security system and part of S&G’s Digital Platform, NexusIP is a fully scalable solution that allows for real-time, remote monitoring and control of one lock or multi-lock location network for a more reliable IP safe lock. Utilizing Wi-Fi networks that are already in place, NexusIP requires...

Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, is pleased to announce the debut of Style by Marks new interactive website featuring customisable ArchiTech Access Control Locks and matching interior tubular locksets. Ideal for use with architects and designers, etc., who want their access control and locking ‘look’ to be as welcome as the security they provide, the website allows site-visitors to be the designer of their own custom locks and then easily spec and share it with...

Neurotechnology, global provider of deep learning-based solutions, robotics and high-precision biometric identification technologies, has reported the latest FVC-onGoing test results for their Palm Print recognition algorithm. Palm Print, part of Neurotechnology’s MegaMatcher SDK, was ranked as the most accurate for both full and partial palm prints, as the fastest partial palm print matcher and the fastest full-print matcher out of the five most accurate matchers. Neurotechnology’s...

ADT Inc., a provider of monitored security and interactive home and business automation solutions in the United States and Canada, announces that it has acquired LifeShield, LLC, a pioneer in advanced wireless home security systems, in a transaction valued at approximately $25 million. John Owens will continue in his current capacity leading the LifeShield team. Founded in 2004, LifeShield was the first to bring a wireless DIY home security offering to the residential market. Over the past 15 y...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, and Mist Systems, a pioneer in self-learning wireless networks powered by artificial intelligence (AI), announces that the two companies are working together to converge Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-based location services with Wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure for better deployment, management, and operations of IoT devices. With HID Location Services that is enabled by Bluvision, HID Global is an innovation in the IoT space as market pionee...

DigiCert, Inc., global provider of TLS/SSL, IoT and PKI solutions; Utimaco, one of the world’s top three Hardware Security Module providers; and Microsoft Research, a provider of quantum-safe cryptography, announced a successful test implementation of the “Picnic” algorithm, with digital certificates used to encrypt, authenticate and provide integrity for connected devices commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). This proof of concept provides a path toward a full...

Developing Solutions, Inc. dsTest v5.2 is available to all current customers with active support agreements. It is available for downloading from the Developing Solutions secure support website. All features available in v5.1 are carried forward into v5.2. While many enhancements were added for continued support of 3G and 4G core network testing, the focus was expanding support for 5G Core network testing. Implement automated testing Release 5.1 included the initial release of N7 for 5G Polic...

Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer and provider of security and telecom solutions, is participating in ISC WEST 2019, Las Vegas, USA on 10th April 2019. Matrix will be showcasing its comprehensive range of IP video surveillance, people mobility management - an innovative range of access control and time-attendance solutions at the event. Both these solutions are specifically designed for large and multi-location enterprises, SME and SMB organisations. Matrix is known for offering technology driven,...

LifeSafety Power Inc. understands the challenges of today’s security integrator and end user. It knows that labour savings, standardisation and being able to generate real-time data and status on the health and viability of locks, access control, batteries and other connected components is critical to system reliability and resiliency. Minimise errors during installation With those principals as its guide, LifeSafety Power will feature its award-winning networked power management solutio...

Incorporating the Storm Interface V.R. Keypad, the RXSK offers a very high level of vandal resistant construction and durability. Functional robust construction Particularly suited for use in unsupervised locations and harsh environments this powerful and secure reader has a clean and functional robust construction. Rated for continuous use in exposed environments the unit is moulded using tough polycarbonate plastics, with captured tactile metal keypad buttons offering accessibility to those...