Access control news

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...

People and vehicle access control specialist, Nortech is now offering long-range vehicle and driver identification tags to grant seamless access to approaching vehicles. Nedap TRANSIT reader range Designed to accompany the popular TRANSIT reader range from Nedap, the tags are ideal for use in staff car parks, for priority vehicle control, industrial site access control, fleet and parking management. Key features include simultaneous driver and vehicle identification, a reading distance of up...

The world has changed a lot in seven decades. Change is the only certainty in today’s world but one which Fermax thrives on as it responds to the needs of an increasingly diverse and constantly evolving society that seeks to utilise technological advances to fulfil aspirations. Our journey starts in 1949. We grew thanks to the door entry systems at the same rapid pace as our cities. Time and passionate dedication have led us to become a world leading company in communication systems for r...

Production and customer processes at global steel fencing systems manufacturer, Zaun Ltd. have been through the mill of audits in recent weeks – by customers, the security ratings standards body and an international certification agency. Re-accredited to SR4 to SR1 ratings Firstly, Zaun’s processes have been re-certified to the 2015 standard of ISO9001 by Bureau Veritas. The 2015 standard puts more emphasis than its 2008 predecessor on stakeholder impacts and requires greater aware...

As a prominent Intercom and Access Control brand, Fermax attended the 21st edition of Intersec Dubai, the largest security exhibition in MENA. The Spanish company presented their latest innovations to integrate multiple applications for smart homes on door entry systems. In 2019 Fermax has taken the leap to networkable devices and the integration of multiple applications in residential buildings, managing to merge security systems and smart homes’ applications to lead this trend and offer...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, opens HIMSS with a powerful line-up of new and recently announced strategic collaborations and solutions that are fueling the healthcare IoT. Attendees will learn how the HID Location Services IoT platform is improving clinical workflows and operational compliance; providing better collaboration and clinician safety; and delivering enhanced condition monitoring of temperature-sensitive or perishable vaccines and other bio-medical a...

NEC Corporation announced the development of a ‘Person Re-identification Technology’ that is capable of matching images of people whose figures are partially hidden from cameras, even if the image is taken from behind or from the side. This technology analyses the entire appearance of a person's photo image, such as their clothes and body shape, to determine whether they match with other images of people. Using the image analysis and deep learning technologies that NEC has cultivate...

The MEET by Fermax IP system, developed by the Spanish leader in video door entry systems, expands its range of products and features for intercom and security systems in residential buildings. ​The new 100% IP video door entry system from Fermax is the perfect solution for residential construction projects where an IP infrastructure will be installed, which in addition to providing excellent HD VIDEO quality and interference-free audio communication, allows the integration of alarm systems, vi...

DUOX, Fermax's full digital two-wire system is already a worldwide sales success. The road here started in Europe, where its advantages in the retrofitting market soon became evident and where it has become Fermax's best-selling door entry system. And now the proposal extends to Latin America, the Middle East and Oceania. The Fermax design and development team knew that the project they were proposing was a calculated risk, to make a reality of the first fully digital system capable of running...

As the U.S. government reforms its security clearance process, it must address the use of publicly available electronic information (PAEI)—specifically social media and commercially available databases—for personnel security determinations and insider threat purposes, according to a new white paper issued by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA). The Use of Publicly Available Electronic Information for Insider Threat Monitoring, developed by the INSA Insider Threat...

As strong, heritage brands in the high security and rail industries, CLCS, ILS and Kaye each offer their own specialisms and sector expertise. By bringing these well-known brands together under one new group, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland will provide a stronger, more comprehensive offering to different sectors. High security locking solutions Each brand enjoys its own areas of expertise, with CLCS a prominent supplier of high-security locks to custodial, secure healthcare, gov...

Videx, an expert in door entry and access control, has expanded its GSM range, introducing a new device compatible with its flagship VX2200 system, both 2 wire audio and 6 wire video versions, that enables audio calls to be made from any of the VX2200 entrances to a mobile phone or land line. Strengthening Videx’s presence in the GSM entry market, the 2270 is a 2G/3G device which is suitable for new and existing systems within residential apartments. It has the ability to call up to 180 a...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, introduces an updated JO series video intercom which enables homeowners and small businesses to control front-door access onsite or from virtually anywhere using a cloud-based mobile app. The new entry-level unit also has built-in options for recording visitors. The updated JO Series provides door access using the best of both worlds – a hard-wired, in-home master station with 7-inch screen for instan...

You don't have eyes in the back of your head. It is impossible to keep watch over every private door in a public-facing space: the storeroom in a shop or pharmacy, or the toilet for staff use only. That's when you need Code Handle. This simple, secure, easy-to-fit handle with a built-in PIN-pad locks the door for you — with no wiring, no expensive access control system, no cumbersome keys and no major changes to your current door. Code Handle works with an electronic PIN code to make sure...

AXIS C8210 network audio amplifier enables any passive speaker to benefit from the same feature set as Axis network speakers. The new product, which will be announced at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in The Netherlands in February, makes migration from traditional to network audio systems smart and easy. Network audio speaker AXIS C8210 transforms any passive speaker into a network audio speaker so users can utilise the speakers of their choice, independent of form factor, colour or brand....

Genetec Inc., global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions has announced that Mercury Security, part of HID Global, global player in the OEM access control technology segment, awarded Genetec the highest level in their partner program, Platinum Premier. The Platinum Premier status recognises Mercury's select business partners who demonstrate continued market growth, strong integration with Mercury solutions, and shared interest in...

LOCKEN’s innovative cable free access control, based on contactless technology, provides maximum reliability and the most robust access management solution on the market, guaranteeing instant opening. Access management solution Connected via a Bluetooth module and combined with smartphone technology, the new key opens up an infinite range of services for the user. Cylinders are installed without wiring and are resistant to all climatic conditions (IP69). The solution is certified by ATE...

Finnish locking solutions provider Abloy and racing driver Valtteri Bottas have signed a collaboration agreement at the launch of its renewed ABLOY brand to approximately 700 Abloy employees in Joensuu, Finland. With this collaboration, Abloy will start to implement its renewed ABLOY brand among its customers, partners and employees worldwide. Abloy is expanding its international business operations, and the company plans to enhance the visibility and awareness of the ABLOY brand outside Finlan...

HID Global®, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces that its IdenTrust® business was named the number one certification authority in the world for the second year in a row, according to the latest independent research results from W3Techs, a technology survey company that consistently tracks the SSL certificate market. As the market pioneer for digital certificates, IdenTrust is now used by 31.1% of all websites, more than doubling its user base since 2018. IdenTrust digita...

Cognitec’s research and development team has finalised the next generation of the company’s face matching algorithm, resulting in new releases of the complete product portfolio containing this superior technology. For this algorithm, Cognitec reported remarkable leaderboard positions in the NIST Ongoing Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) 1:1, ahead of all face recognition companies with well-established market presence and products.  Top-ten ranking in accuracy tests Cognite...

Securitas UK has been officially recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for its commitment to delivering exceptional people management and HR strategies. Top Employers are organisations of the highest calibre that have worked hard to create, implement and progress people strategies, through innovative and engaging programmes, which empower and develop their employees. In order to be certified as Top Employer, Securitas had to achieve the minimum standard as set out by the T...

The Security Event has built a platform which is truly designed by the industry, for the industry, with game-changing collaborations with manufacturers, distributors, service providers, associations and industry leaders, industry media and complementary events. Spearheading this approach, a truly outstanding group of global companies has been selected from a range of disciplines to help shape this game-changing new exhibition. The Security Event is proud to have support of its ten founding part...