Access control news
UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a premier provider of door opening solutions, has been granted a second patent for its keyPRIME reversible key cylinder system, giving a patented lifetime to 2036. Providing secure key control, the second patent ensures UNION keyPRIME offers one of the longest patent protected products in the market. Keys and cylinders can only be ordered, cut or assembled by authorised partners. Delivering similar benefits and greater...
Bitglass, the Next-Gen CASB company, and Okta, an independent provider of identity for the enterprise, announced a technology partnership to bring real-time data and threat protection to enterprises moving to the cloud. In partnering with Okta, Bitglass is now able to leverage the capabilities of Okta’s cloud-based identity and access management (IDaaS) platform with Bitglass’ cloud access security broker (CASB) solution that can seamlessly authenticate users, prevent unauthorised a...
Despite 95 percent of CIOs expecting cyberthreats to increase over the next three years, only 65 percent of their organisations currently have a cybersecurity expert, according to a survey from Gartner, Inc. The survey also reveals that skills challenges continue to plague organisations that undergo digitalisation, with digital security staffing shortages considered a top inhibitor to innovation. Gartner's 2018 CIO Agenda Survey gathered data from 3,160 CIO respondents in 98 countries and acros...
Tomorrow’s commercial buildings will be safe, comfortable, efficient and smart. But how do ordinary buildings turn into smart buildings? And how will we live and work in a smart city? What possibilities and opportunities for optimally protecting people, property and the environment will holistic solutions deliver? Inspiration, dialog & networking These and other fascinating questions will be illuminated by building experts from Bosch, joined by futurologists and customers, in a uniq...
Antaira Technologies is a global developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to announce the expansion of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the IMC-C1000-XX series. IMC-C1000-XX series media converter The IMC-C1000-XX series is a compact IP30 rated gigabit Ethernet-to-fiber media converter featuring a 10/100/1000Tx Ethernet port and a fixed fiber interface su...
Rosslare Enterprises Ltd., a worldwide provider of professional security solutions including access control, detectors and guard patrol, announced the launch of the Rosslare BLE-ID app. By installing the app in their smartphones, users can use the smartphone as a credential for access control and automation applications. The ID code generated by the app is unique to the device, and may be transferred easily by email to the system administrator. The main benefit of this technology is that the us...
Johnson Controls, announces the release of CEM Systems AC2000 v10.0, which offers users a new modernised look and feel along with new features such as enhanced enterprise capabilities that increase the performance and scope of the AC2000 access control system suite from CEM Systems. Enhanced enterprise system CEM Systems AC2000 v10.0 workstation client applications have been re-styled with a modern, clean and intuitive interface. The restyle has focused on the user experience with improvements...
Nice S.p.A., the Italian international home automation and home security company, has announced continued expansion into the smart home category with the acquisition of FIBARO, global brand in the smart home and home automation industry. The transaction, which was public as of Friday, July 13 is valued at €63 million/$73 million US and includes the entire share capital of Fibar Group S.A., including its US subsidiary. Founded in 2010, FIBARO has established itself on 6 continents and in ov...
VIZpin, designer and manufacturer of the VIZpin smartphone-based, Bluetooth-enabled access entry system, has announced the appointment of Wendi Grinnell to the newly-created position of Vice President, effective immediately. Grinnell, of Elizabethtown, is a graduate of Rutgers University and has 20 years of marketing and sales leadership experience. She joined VIZpin in January 2017 in the role of marketing director. Wendi’s extensive industry experience in customer-focused technology so...
Allied Universal, global security and facility services company, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire U.S. Security Associates (USSA) from Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (GSMBD), further building on its position as a major global player in the security services industry. This transaction includes the acquisition of Andrews International, the global arm of USSA. USSA has operations in the United States and internationally, with revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and more...
Customers want services. Services that add convenience, simple control and easy management of all their security devices. With Connect ONE by Connected Technologies LLC, it’s easy to add the new services that one may not have thought about or assumed were too difficult to add. Connect ONE is a cloud-hosted integrated security management platform that bundles intrusion, access control, video surveillance, energy management and critical environmental monitoring in one single user interface t...
Security professionals working to provide the appropriate level of security and safety in schools need not just the right training but also the correct products. To provide the most robust product offerings for schools, ASSA ABLOY has partnered with School Guard Glass to develop complete attack-resistant door openings that comply with the 5-aa10 test standards recommended by the FBI’s Active Shooter Report. These attack-resistant openings are economically designed using hollow metal door...
Johnson Controls introduces C•CURE 9000 v2.70 SP1 from Software House, one of the industry’s powerful security management systems providing 24x7 mission critical security and safety protection for people, buildings and assets. This new service pack provides software improvements for C•CURE 9000 v2.70 and new capabilities to enhance the security and safety of a facility and improve system administration. C•CURE 9000 can now be deployed under an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (I...
Altronix announced it has added Paxton Access to its expanding portfolio of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions, which simplify board layout and wire management, greatly reducing installation and labor costs. Altronix Trove2PX2 seamlessly accommodates Paxton controllers providing a scalable, cost effective access control solution. “Our collaboration with Paxton Access further simplifies the design and installation process for system integrators,” said Alan Forman, President...
In an ongoing effort to provide the highest level of customer support, ASSA ABLOY is offering two new mobile apps to ensure that installers are well equipped in the field. The ASSA ABLOY Customer Support App provides a troubleshooting, e-learning and support experience that is immediate and intuitive, while the BILT app simplifies installation with fully interactive, voice narrated step-by-step instructions. Both apps are currently available for download on Apple and Android mobile devices, and...
ADME, Inc., parent company of Apollo Security Access Control has announced creation of a new division for sales and support exclusively for its Software OEM and Integration partners. This new division, named ApolloEM, will be responsible to provide support for industry partners that use Apollo’s hardware platforms along with their own software solutions. “Providing hardware-only solutions to our partners has been a significant part of Apollo’s business since the very beginning...
Siemens Building Technologies Division is acquiring Enlighted Inc., a provider of smart IoT (Internet of Things) systems in buildings, headquartered in the Silicon Valley. The company is a successful player in the smart building industry, bringing an advanced digital sensory system to market. Both parties have agreed not to disclose financial details. Closing is expected in the third quarter of 2018. Enlighted will be managed as an independent legal entity and wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens...
No matter the time of year and often, no matter the time of day – security professionals have access to training resources from ASSA ABLOY to help make them better at the critical work they do. Both e-learning and on-site opportunities exist for training through ASSA ABLOY and the ASSA ABLOY Academy, which was launched in March 2018 as a consolidation of the organisation’s comprehensive training programs. ASSA ABLOY Academy Curriculum at ASSA ABLOY Academy is comprehensive i...
Data from a recent Gartner survey shows that 62% of small-to-medium enterprises (SME) are already using cloud computing, while 33% are either planning on implementing the technology or evaluating how their organisation could best use it. As well as this, Forbes is predicting that 83% of enterprise workloads will be in the cloud by 2020. Cloud computing and remote access Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, like Vanderbilt’s ACT365, enable users to remotely access live and pre-recorded...
D-Link, the multinational networking equipment manufacturer, has today announced its latest ruggedized, high-performance switches - the DIS-100G, DIS-300G and DIS-700G Series Industrial Gigabit Switches. These have been designed specifically to support the rising demand for smart city applications, industrial automation and the growing adoption of Industry 4.0 techniques. For government, local authorities, transport operators, and the construction companies and system integrators that support t...
Videx, the experts in door entry and access control, has launched its renowned Product Builder application online. It includes all the features in the original CD Product Builder that enables you to create an access control solution to meet your specific needs, in an easy-to-use step through wizard. Commenting on the introduction of the online version, Rob Sands, Technical Director at Videx UK, said: “The online Product Builder is both desktop and mobile friendly and can be used with any...
People and vehicle access control specialist Nortech is now offering a robust long-range reader based on semi active RFID technology, which enables automatic vehicle identification at distances of up to 10 metres and speeds of up to 125 mph. The TRANSIT Ultimate from Nedap is a high-end reader and is designed to perform well in both high security applications and demanding vehicular access control applications. It is also designed to perform under harsh environmental conditions. It is ideal for...
Extending the coverage of traditional access control is expensive and intrusive. But there is a fast, easy and cost-effective alternative. Forget about keys and the hassles of key management by upgrading to Aperio wireless locks. Battery-powered Aperio RFID-equipped cylinders, escutcheons, handles and locks can be fitted as part of a new access control system, or extend an existing installation by linking new doors to the same system wirelessly. There’s no need for staff to change their a...
Morphean, an innovator in Security-as-a-Service, leads the security industry into a smarter digital future that promises unique business insights by leveraging AI. Swiss tech company Morphean, a provider of cloud analytics and Security-as-a-Service, today opens a new chapter in its development. This latest round of financing confirms once again that digitisation and cutting-edge technologies using the Internet of Things (IoT), the Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are fundamentally changin...
Vanderbilt recently proclaimed that they are #ReadyForAnyChallenge - across Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, the hashtag accompanies various posts that demonstrate Vanderbilt's true purpose and values. But what exactly does “Ready for Any Challenge” mean? Although it may seem self-explanatory, the phrase stands for more than just its dictionary definition. Vanderbilt’s customer-driven approach To understand Ready for Any Challenge in full, one can start with the basics: Vander...
Last month saw Pyronix showcase both current and conceptual technologies at IFSEC 2018 at the ExCeL London. The key theme for us at the show was ‘Advancing Integration, Delivering Change’ and this was very well received. “It was a fantastic show and one that allowed us to show exactly how integrated our solutions are becoming,” Pyronix Marketing Manager, Laurence Kenny, said. Integrated solutions We would like to say a huge thank you to absolutely everyone that visited...
The advent of cloud technology and the move toward a digitally connected world is leading towards massive growth in the way data gets generated, stored and managed. The demand for cloud based solutions is rising and the market is growing rapidly. COSEC VYOM is a People Mobility Management solution, based on cloud technology that allows users to use application, hardware and infrastructure as a service. Cloud based time and attendance system addresses solutions to the outlined issues of producti...
ASSA ABLOY, the global provider of door opening solutions, has enjoyed another hugely successful year at IFSEC 2018, demonstrating its extensive range of technology-driven security innovations to end users in key markets. Attendees to ASSA ABLOY’s stand at IFSEC 2018 were able to discover the latest innovations from the company to help ‘access smarter thinking’. Solutions from the company’s leading brands, including ASSA ABLOY Access Control, Abloy and Traka, were on dis...
Leaders in the security industry, government and technology gathered on June 27-28 in Washington, D.C., as the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted its 2018 GovSummit. Each year, SIA GovSummit offers top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies. This year’s summit tackled key security and policy issues like moving security services to the cloud, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for surveillance and...
London ExCel once again saw SALTO Systems’ exhibiting at Europe's biggest security event, IFSEC International 2018, where the company showcased their largest ever product range and were delighted with the response it generated. A series of new products were introduced at the show, including the new version of SALTO’s JustIN Mobile solution combining BLE and NFC capabilities in a single app. This was joined by SALTO KS 'Keys as a Service', the most advanced and flexible cloud locking...
