Access control news

Dortronics, global manufacturer of electric locking hardware and controls for the security industry, announces the expansion of its lunch and learn course offerings by adding Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Continuing Education Credits. BICSI is a professional association supporting the advancement of the information and communications technology (ICT) community. ICT covers the spectrum of voice, data, electronic safety & security, project management, and audio an...

Sielox LLC and Allegion have partnered to provide a unique and powerful solution designed to increase perimeter security at K-12 schools. Utilising the Sielox Pinnacle Access Control Platform and 1700 Intelligent Controllers, K-12 schools can seamlessly integrate the Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) options available with Allegion’s Von Duprin and Schlage wireless locks from a centralised location, reducing overall costs for additional network cabling while increasing overa...

Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art video, access control and intrusion security systems, announced it has added more functionality to its Vanderbilt Security Management System (SMS) software through a new integration with Allegion. The integration expands the reach of Vanderbilt's SMS to secondary doors through Allegion's Von Duprin Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) options in a variety of markets, including enterprise, K-12 and university facilities. The Allegion...

Video entry manufacturer Urmet’s Max Pro touchscreen is now available with the option for a pre-installed energy-monitoring app, thanks to a partnership with NetThings, an Internet of Things developer. The award-winning Energy Manager app can now be viewed on the Max Pro touchscreen, providing residential and small business occupants with energy use and cost information on the same screen as their video door entry system. This is all achieved using the Energy Manager base unit’s bui...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is showcasing the company’s continuing advances in technology and customer support in booth #1715 at the GSX (formerly ASIS) exhibition in Las Vegas, NV from September 25-27. With the launch of their new Interactive Troubleshooting Guides for Security Entrances, a range of new partner technology integrations and the growing adoption of anti-tailgating and anti-piggybacking entrances by Fortune 50 Glo...

Dortronics, global provider of off-the-shelf and customised door control solutions, is showcasing the latest enhancements to its extensive product portfolio here at GSX 2018 (booth #714). Featured solutions include: the highly versatile and economical 4800 Series Intelligent Interlock Controllers and 4900 Series PLC Mantrap Controllers; and a wide selection of door control switches, pushbuttons and annunciators that can be customised to meet specific user needs with quick turn-around times at co...

Dortronics continues to enhance its portfolio of smart door interlock and mantrap solutions with their highly versatile and economical 4800 Series Intelligent Interlock Controllers and 4900 Series PLC Mantrap Controllers, which are both prominently featured in the company’s new exhibit at GSX 2018 (booth #714). Door interlocking solutions Our enhanced line of door interlock and mantrap controllers are designed with the latest features and capabilities" “We are continuing to see hei...

Morse Watchmans, the provider of key control and asset management systems, is demonstrating the benefits of their KeyWatcher Touch key management system at the GSX show (formerly ASIS) in Las Vegas from September 25-27. The company is also showcasing AssetWatcher, their asset management solution which uses RFID along with proven KeyWatcher technology to secure and store valuable assets. “It’s always great to be able to put AssetWatcher and KeyWatcher Touch in front of our security i...

Dortronics may be one of the only manufacturers of customised door control products at GSX 2018 (booth #714), or any other show across the U.S. one may have attended in past years. With all product design and manufacturing taking place on site at their Sag Harbor, NY headquarters, Dortronics has carved a unique niche in the access and door control category by providing customers with fast turnaround times and competitive pricing for customised products. Customised door control solutions &ldquo...

Altronix, the provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, introduces the latest additions to its popular series of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions here at GSX 2018 (booth #1950). The new Trove1M1WP outdoor enclosure with backplane allows for easy integration with Altronix power and Mercury/Lenel access controllers. The new Trove Rackmount Series accommodates access controllers from leading manufacturers expanding versatility beyond wall-mount...

Sielox LLC is showcasing the company’s latest Advanced Access Control and Emergency Notification and Response solutions here at GSX 2018 in booth #3914. Products on display included in the Sielox layered system approach include: CLASS (Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System) Emergency Notification and Lockdown Solution; Pinnacle Advanced Access Control Solution; AnyWare Browser-Based Access Control Platform; and the company’s highly touted 1700 Intelligent Controller.  Sielox is a...

Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focussed on enhancing U.S. security operations, will premiere the all-new, 4th generation crime-fighting K5 fully autonomous security robot and the all-new 6th generation Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC) user interface at GSX (Global Security Exchange) 2018, which will take place on September 25 – 27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Knightscope leveraged its real-world experience of fully autonomous,...

Spearheaded by the newly appointed Global Marketing Director Colleen Glaeser, the powerhouse AxxonSoft team will be exhibiting at Security Essen in Germany, one of Europe’s largest security and surveillance exhibitions, between 25 and 28 September 2018. Cutting-edge technology They will be demonstrating the company’s cutting-edge technology in a real-world environmentWhile AxxonSoft, a global provider of security and surveillance for over 15 years, is no stranger to Security Essen,...

Viakoo, a provider of a proven means to proactively automate surveillance and access control system verification in the security industry, is demonstrating solutions to assist in proving and maintaining regulatory or organisational compliance at GSX 2018. The dynamic capabilities of this system help customers ensure – and prove – consistent compliance with physical security regulations across a wide range of applicable industries including: transportation, payment card processing (PC...

Edesix, a provider of Body Worn Camera (BWC) solutions, will showcase its new integrated security technology on the Genetec stand at Security Essen 2018, the world's most important trade fair for security in Germany. Edesix has an integrated technology partnership with Genetec which enables Edesix Body Worn Cameras, and associated VideoManager software, to integrate seamlessly with Genetec Security Center. This integration offers streamlined wearable security management, support and storage for...

StoneLock, a global provider in the design and manufacture of enterprise-level facial recognition identity management solutions, announced at Global Security Exchange (GSX), the introduction of the StoneLock GO edge reader, the latest innovation in StoneLock facial recognition for enterprise physical access, and the next generation of the StoneLock True Frictionless Solution. StoneLock GO is a revolutionary biometric edge reader designed from the ground up to address the toughest authentication...

Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America, a provider of connected security solutions for numerous verticals including law enforcement, transportation and educational institutions will showcase new additions to its diversified technology portfolio of end-to-end security and evidence management solutions at Global Security Exchange 2018 Expo (GSX), September 23-27 in Booth #2737 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Software surveillance platforms “Panasonic is ex...

Boon Edam Inc., global supplier of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is showcasing the company’s continuing advances in technology and customer support in booth #1715 at the GSX (formerly ASIS) exhibition in Las Vegas, NV from September 25-27. With the launch of their new Interactive Troubleshooting Guides for Security Entrances, a range of new partner technology integrations and the growing adoption of anti-tailgating and anti-piggybacking entrances by Fortune 50 Globa...

Altronix, a globally recognised power and transmission solutions provider for the professional security industry, introduces the latest additions to its popular series of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions at GSX 2018 (booth #1950). Trove1M1WP outdoor enclosure The new Trove1M1WP outdoor enclosure with backplane allows for easy integration with Altronix power and Mercury/Lenel access controllers. The new Trove Rackmount Series accommodates access controllers from leading manufacturer...

Altronix, a recognised provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, has enhanced its industry leading line of NetWay Midspans with the introduction of two high-powered additions here at GSX 2018 (booth #1950). The NetWay8GP 8-port Midspan provides up to 60W power per port to power PoE/PoE+/Hi-PoE devices (480W total), and the NetWay16G 16-port Midspan up to 30W power per port for PoE/PoE+ devices (480W total). NetWay8GP 8-port and 16-port Midspan “...

PerpetuityARC Training, part of Linx International Group, has launched a distance learning option for its popular Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management BTEC Level 4 qualification. The new online course is perfect for security, operations and facilities managers and all other executives with responsibility for protecting an organisation against potentially disastrous events such as fire, flooding and terrorist attacks. The course content provides a broad spectrum of knowledge, and includes: Th...

Pulse Secure, the provider of Secure Access solutions, announced its designation as a Distinguished Vendor in this year’s ‘2019 TAG Cyber Security Annual’. Pulse Secure recently became a member of the world’s leading cybersecurity vendors as selected by Dr. Edward Amoroso, CEO of TAG Cyber, and added to this year’s report. Each year TAG Cyber publishes its three-volume report to the IT community for download at no cost. Volume Two of the report also includes an inf...

DigiCert Inc., the global provider of scalable PKI solutions for identity and encryption, Gemalto, a global provider in digital security, and ISARA Corp., the provider of quantum-safe security solutions, announced a partnership to develop advanced quantum-safe digital certificates and secure key management for connected devices commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). “DigiCert, Gemalto and ISARA are collaborating today to solve tomorrow’s problem of defending connected...

NTT Security, the specialised security company of NTT Group, has strengthened its UK management team with the appointment of Azeem Aleem to the position of Vice President Consulting and Head of its UK & Ireland (UK&I) business. Azeem is a highly respected cybersecurity specialist and joins following a six-year tenure at RSA Security, where most recently he held the role of Global Director and Head of its Worldwide Advanced Cyber Defense (ACD) Practice. Experienced cybersecurity expert...

LRG Inc., an independent manufacturer's rep firm serving the electronic security industry, is pleased to announce a fourth LRG Regional Sales Manager for the State of Texas. Aram Hasson joins us to cover the Central and South Texas markets of Austin, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley. Aram’s industry experience includes inside sales for Northern Video, TriEd distribution, Business Development Manager for Sony and most recently Regional Sales Manager for the Ascend Group. Aram brings o...

Suprema, a provider of biometrics and security, announces that the company will showcase GDPR-ready enterprise access control solutions at Security Essen 2018 including its latest range of biometric readers, multi-band RF card readers, mobile credentials and access control software platform. At the show, Suprema will introduces BioLite N2, the world's best performing outdoor fingerprint terminal. BioLite N2 is designed for both the enterprise access control systems and time attendance applicati...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) is excited to announce integrations with two leading suppliers of video surveillance solutions! Now you can use OpenEye and Hikvision as commercial video options with any DMP system with the Virtual Keypad app or browser. DMP-OpenEye-Hikvision software integration “This gives your customers the ability to view their Hikvision and OpenEye NVR cameras, all through Virtual Keypad Access or the Virtual Keypad app,” says Mark Hillenburg, executive direc...

UTC Climate, Controls & Security has agreed to acquire S2 Security, a developer of unified security and video management solutions. UTC Climate, Controls & Security is a provider of fire safety, security, building automation, heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems, and is a unit of United Technologies Corp. Enhanced service capabilities "This move is well aligned with our strategic focus to grow our core business and increase innovation," said Alex Hou...

ASSA ABLOY Architectural Door Accessories, ASSA ABLOY Glass Solutions, Arrow Lock and Door Hardware, and Architectural Hardware Group brands Corbin Russwin, Norton, RIXSON, SARGENT and Yale, have proudly announced the launch of a comprehensive digital library, designed to offer fast, easy access to valuable product information. ASSA ABLOY Digital Library More than 300 catalogs, brochures, price books and other literature are featured in the new digital library, which comprises a highly visual...

Code Blue Corporation, the industry pioneering manufacturer of emergency communication solutions, has named John Plooster its Director of Enterprise Solutions. Emergency communication networks Plooster will be responsible for leading Code Blue’s new Enterprise Solutions department, which will work with security integrators and information technology teams to design, implement and support sophisticated emergency communication networks. This includes combining Code Blue platforms like Emer...