Access control news

Both companies have been active in the development of PLAI and have seen market demand for its features Physical Access Control System (PACS) vendors Lenel (UTC) and Software House (Tyco Security Products) have made a strong endorsement for the PSIA's Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification, by including it as a native implementation in their OnGuard and C•CURE products, respectively. OnGuard PLAI adapter Each of these companies has been activ...

Matrix video surveillance solution is an open platform system that integrates with all third-party software Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in Secutech India 2017, Mumbai, from 6th to 8th April, 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance, time-attendance, and access control solutions at the event.Advanced video analytics Matrix offers an enterprise-grade video management system designed, engineered, and built...

The quiet sliding door operator for single or double doors suits either 90kg or 150kg per leaf and is surface mounted Laidlaw Security Systems launches its Orbis automatic operators. The Orbis brand of compact and elegant automatic door operators can be fitted on almost any door. The swing and sliding door models are suitable for use in a wide range of applications such as healthcare environments, retail outlets, airports and leisure centres. Orbis Operator The automatic swi...

The partnership will open up the possibility of new services in the access control field Developers of cable free access control, LOCKEN and ISEO Group, an Italian designer, manufacturer, and distributor of access management systems, have announced a strategic alliance to strengthen their software and services. Offering wider range of products This joint venture, between two companies with strong entrepreneurial and family culture, harnesses ISEO’s industrial know-how...

Professionally monitored smart home accounts will surpass traditionally monitored accounts in 2022 Alarm.com and Comcast’s acquisition of Icontrol, finalised March 8, will mean stiff competition in the coming years for other providers of professional home automation systems. Although Comcast is a telecom, and telecoms often get poor customer service reviews, this has not slowed its growth as a home automation and security provider. Robust smart home platform IHS Markit...

For systems integrators, this integration will offer a greater choice of industry-standard wireless electronic locks Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions announces a technology partnership with SimonsVoss GmbH, a European manufacturer of electronic locks. Through this partnership, Genetec will be able to integrate the SimonsVoss SmartIntego Digital Locking Cylinder, Smart Handle and Padlock Wireless Locks wi...

Salto Systems will showcase access control products and software at ISC West 2017 SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase new products, innovative technology in lock management software and exciting partnerships at the International Security Conference & Exposition ISC West, which takes place this April in Las Vegas. Wireless access control mission “ISC West is always an exciting opportunity for SALTO Systems to share our...

The partnership between Cortech and ACT will provide end users with an added value solution Cortech Developments’ main software product, Datalog 5, now offers full integration with ACTpro Enterprise software designed by access control provider ACT. Mitigating risk The partnership between Cortech and ACT will provide end users with an added value solution that optimises security across large estates incorporating multiple sites and buildings. Commenting on the integrat...

Climax Technology is now offering integration with Amazon Echo, IFTTT, and voice reporting, available on Climax Home Portal Platform, to provide users with increased flexibility, control and greater peace of mind. Climax Home Portal Server Platform is an IP/GPRS-based security management solution designed to provide security professionals and home owners with new and convenient ways to manage home security and smart home automation services. Voice control with Alexa With the addition of Amazon...

Houses of worship have always had special security concerns, as they are uniquely vulnerable open environments In response to the rise of attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. and around the world, ASIS International, the world’s largest membership association for security management professionals, is providing a suite of free resources to help support those responsible for protecting these vital community institutions. Escalating threats towards faith-based communit...

Tyco Security Products announces the release of the S700e intelligent IP Reader and companion S700 Exit Reader  Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the release of the S700e intelligent IP Reader and the companion S700 Exit Reader from CEM Systems, extending the powerful reach of CEM Systems’ AC2000 access control and security management system. IP card reader and controller This next generation IP card reader and combined controller is the...

Door-stop doors are weather-proof, police approved, energy efficient and come with a secure guarantee The latest update to the Building Regulations has outlined that any new building will require a front door that adheres to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) PAS24 2016 security regulation. As such, UK composite door manufacturer Door-stop has responded to this by launching a new, tougher slab. Door-stop new security door Door-stop’s new security slab is...

C•CURE 9000 v2.60 offers advanced access control policy enforcement and customisation Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, introduces the newest version of its C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform that offers new functionalities for enhanced compliance controls and increased operational efficiency Advanced access control policy enforcement C•CURE 9000 v2.60 offers advanced access control policy enforcement and customisation, after-ho...

ISO 14001 is a framework for environmental management best practice ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the provider of door opening solutions, has been awarded ISO 14001 accreditation at its Lisburn manufacturing plant in Northern Ireland. ISO 14001 is a framework for environmental management best practice to support organisations in minimising pollution, reducing environmental footprint, conforming to legislation and developing their business in a susta...

Dahua's solution will save time and energy, but also deliver more effective and efficient services In recent years, the solid growth of the urban population has led to a surge in demand for services, creating huge pressure; especially for public services such as buses and taxis. Public transportation services are closely related to the everyday life of urban citizens. During the economic downturn, the pressure of survival is soaring. Phenomena such as late night robberies, ru...

Brivo OnAir combines access control technology, video surveillance and mobile credentialing in a unified cloud-based security platform Brivo, the provider of cloud-based physical access control systems and mobile credentials, and Mercury Security, a global provider of OEM access control hardware, announces the integration of the Authentic Mercury open platform into Brivo’s flagship OnAir access control system. “We have always believed in open standards for our phy...

ISO defines parameters for compliance with the highest standards of quality, environmental responsibility Identiv, Inc. announces that it has been awarded the sustainable, environmentally responsible ISO 14001:2015 standard and the new quality management ISO 9001:2015. ISO (International Standards Organisation) defines parameters for compliance with the highest standards of quality, environmental responsibility, and other characteristics of world-class organisations’ ope...

The new FaceStation 2 is a contactless facial recognition device with an adjustable wall bracket  BioConnect and Suprema will be at ISC West 2017 demonstrating the newest innovations in biometrics, security and identity in booth no. 22075. New facial recognition, dual-factor cabinet lock, cybersecurity and mobile solutions will be demonstrated in the joint booth.  With cybersecurity issues seemingly ever-more prevalent and the development of more user-friendly secur...

Key Tracker’s latest controlled key cabinet with integrated ievo Ultimate Biometric Reader Integration of cutting edge biometric recognition technology and key management systems is offering the very highest levels of security for organisations managing large number of priority keys. The system is the result of cooperation between ievo Ltd, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems, and Keytracker Ltd, the Midlands manufacturer of key management...

All security investments are measured on how they contribute to the shift in mindset Organisations are transforming their security spending strategy in 2017, moving away from prevention-only approaches to focus more on detection and response, according to Gartner, Inc. Worldwide spending on information security is expected to reach $90 billion in 2017, an increase of 7.6 per cent over 2016, and to top $113 billion by 2020. Spending on enhancing detection and response capabilit...

Latest products from Bosch, Dallmeier, IDIS, Panasonic, Pelco and Samsung Wisenet are included in the publication Pro-Vision, the UK distributor of security equipment has recently launched its latest 216 page product catalogue (dated March 2017) featuring the very best in branded CCTV, Access Control and Public Address equipment. David Westwood, External Sales Manager for Pro-Vision told us, “The very latest products from Bosch, Dallmeier, IDIS, Panasonic, Pelco and Sam...

Dahua presented its products and solutions for customers to experience on site at Intersec Dubai 2017 Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, attended Intersec Dubai 2017, which took place 22nd-24th January. ANPR and face recognition Intersec Dubai is the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection. For 18 years, Intersec has proven to be the no. 1 business platform in the Mi...

RTI has announced new video intercom support for select RTI controllers and third-party intercom-enabled devices Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, has announced new video intercom support for select RTI controllers and third-party intercom-enabled devices. Ideal for front door access, security gates, intra-office, and room-to-room applications, this new capability allows users t...

The SALTO XS4 GEO cylinder for swing handles enables IT managers to fully control who can access the server racks and when With the growth of the Cloud and ever increasing amounts of confidential data, both business and personal, being held on servers it is more important than ever that that such data is protected and secure against unauthorised access. Stand-alone access control Specially designed to fit most swing handle server racks, the SALTO XS4 GEO cylinder for swing h...

SFM6000 Series brings significant improvements on hardware side to provide a robust solution for applications with harsh environment Suprema, a provider of biometric solutions, announced the launch of its new SFM6000 Series fingerprint embedded modules. Optimal fingerprint authentication Loaded with the range-leading 1GHz CPU and latest Suprema algorithm, the new SFM6000 Series achieves the world’s fastest matching speed of up to 5,000 matches per second and massive us...

NEC's experience includes the provision of 24/7 security monitoring and emergency response to cyber incidents NEC Corporation and Infosec Corporation, a specialised security company belonging to the NEC Group, have announced the establishment of Infosec America, Inc. as a Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Santa Clara, California, USA. The new company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosec Corporation. Operation of this new SOC is slated to begin in April 2017. 24/7 securit...

MorphoCloud includes services for fingerprint and palmprint search and verification, as well as face recognition MorphoTrak, a key provider of biometric services to law enforcement and other agencies, will donate access to MorphoCloud, a cloud-based collection of services, to West Virginia University to support the university's highly-regarded research and education programs in biometrics and forensics. Close academic partnership MorphoTrak, a subsidiary of Safran Identity a...

The military and civil service experts covered the core areas of EW across air, land and sea EW Singapore greeted 282 attendees on 17-18 January to the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The two-day conference fulfilled the requirements of the EW community with a regional flavour and focused on the issues that particularly affect Southeast Asia. Future of Electronic Warfare The conference addressed the theme “The Future of Electronic Warfare in the Asia Pacific Region”...

Esteban Pastor and Joe Fryd will strive to deliver highest level of technical support and service ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome Esteban Pastor to its Tech Support team and Joe Fryd to its Sales Support team. Previous work experience Pastor has a diverse background in communication and technology. After working in broadcasting, he later joined a worldwide electronics company where he provided techni...

The conference will adapt a cross-border collaborative approach in tackling threats to homeland security The highly acclaimed Milipol Asia-Pacific Conference, returns this year from 4th to 6th April, 2017, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, with a world class line-up of international speakers who will be sharing their latest insights on the homeland security environment. Themed ‘Emerging Threats – The Case for Collaborative Public Safety’, the three-day...