Access control news

Nigel Spinks will lead a committee that serves as the voice for manufacturers who are members of the association Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces that Nigel Spinks has been named Chairman of the Associate Members’ Liaison Committee for The Monitoring Association, formerly known as the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA). Support for continuing education efforts Spinks, who is the Global Senior Director Communication Service Provider Sale...

Grinstead will be responsible for the organisation’s sales, marketing, product management, innovation, engineering and operations Johnson Controls has announced that David Grinstead has been named Vice President and General Manager, Global Security Products, a newly created position within Johnson Controls, to oversee all of the company’s security products operations. Technology leadership growth Grinstead leads Global Security Product’s operations, and wil...

Edge360 GroundTruth application will introduce enhanced features throughout the upcoming months On the first day of the ISC West 2017, integrator and security solutions designer Edge360 announced the debut of GroundTruth, an innovative Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) application, designed from the ground up to meet the specific needs of law enforcement agencies. The specialised solution enables investigators and law enforcement/homeland security personnel to intuitively monit...

iSTAR Ultra Video delivers integrated, small site security scaled for enterprise management Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced that its iSTAR Ultra Video solution from Software House was honoured with the Best New Product Award in the Access Control Software & Controllers category of the 2017 SIA New Product Showcase, awarded at ISC West in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association, the annual SIA NPS is one of the top accol...

IDIS and SARC have partnered to deliver a virtual guarding solution in a fully reimagined way to customers At the close of the second day at ISC West 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, surveillance manufacturer IDIS recognised both customers and media partners by presenting awards at its booth #18059 during a press briefing in celebration of its two decades of surveillance innovation. After opening the event with a brief history of the growth of IDIS over the last 20 years, a Q&A...

Keep by Feenics provides a new level of flexibility for organisations to manage security infrastructures Feenics, a provider of cloud-based access control solutions, has announced it has won the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase award in the Cloud Solutions category for its Keep by Feenics enterprise solution. The SIA awards programme recognises the year’s most innovative products, services, and solutions in the industry. Open architecture hardwar...

This new NetWay Spectrum Series delivers greater flexibility and integration for systems deploying fibre optic cabling Altronix, a provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, introduces its NetWay™ Spectrum Series of advanced hardened PoE switches and Ethernet over fibre media converters at ISC West in Las Vegas. This new NetWay Spectrum Series delivers greater flexibility and integration for systems deploying fibre optic cabling....

PSA Security Network has announced that is has expanded its suite of cybersecurity products and service offerings designed for physical security systems integrators PSA Security Network has announced that is has expanded its suite of cybersecurity products and service offerings designed for physical security systems integrators. New partnerships have been formed with IDmachines, Secure Global Solutions, and itSM Solutions which will give PSA integrators access to networked sec...

SIP is an international standard video phone protocol, featuring open and easy access With the rapid development of the social economy and the steady improvement of people's living standard, speed and safety is becoming increasingly important in people’s personal and professional life. Now almost everything is expected to be done in a fast, real-time and safe way. Residential compounds and office buildings had difficulties managing visitors and in-house communication, ca...

The VTNS1006A-2 switch and the VTH5222CH indoor unit use a two-wire interface As modern society rapidly develops, residents are looking for more advanced features in their intercom systems. However, old apartment buildings often do not have data network wiring in place to install IP based intercom system. The cost associated with rewiring has become a barrier in many intercom system upgrade projects. The Dahua 2-Wire Apartment Video Intercom System provides a cost effective, f...

New Keep by Feenics platform provides extreme scalability and leverages RESTFul API for faster integration and deployment Feenics, a provider of cloud-based access control solutions, launched its enterprise Keep by Feenics platform that delivers extreme scalability, unprecedented flexibility, and advanced security. The new cloud-based access control as service (ACaaS) platform integrates native visitor management, and incorporates RESTful API that dramatically simplifies integ...

August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, welcomes leading smart lock provider August Home to its membership. August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world. August Smart Lock Pro August Home has also announced the August Smart Lock Pro...

LEP revisited Dahua Technology to seek a better understanding of its innovative products and solutions On 1st March, 2017, Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) revisited Dahua Technology to further promote the future cooperation between companies in Leeds City Region and Dahua Technology. In June 2016, during LEP’s first visit to Dahua, David Shepherd, Head of Trade & Inward Investment, LEP, was so impressed by Dahua’s core value of innovation, qualit...

Dahua is committed to fulfilling its social responsibility and has initiated several CSR programs As part of its commitment to making a positive impact in the communities where it operates, Dahua Technology’s Lighting the Future Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program extended its donation initiative for Xichang Buttonwood Primary School in Sichuan Province, China. Children facing challenges Xichang Buttonwood Primary School is located in Liangshan Yi Autonomous...

The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility ODSecurity will be demonstrating their SOTER RS Body Scanner at Booth Number 2526 at the International Exhibition of Homeland Security – Milipol Asia Pacific, which is being held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 4th to 6th April 2017. SOTER RS body scanner The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility,...

Matrix COSEC door controller is engineered to perform under demanding conditions Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in the ISC West 2017, Las Vegas, USA from 5th to 7th April, 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its IP video surveillance and access control solutions at the event. Door access control Matrix is known for offering value driven solutions catering to diverse, complex applications especially for the enterprise secto...

The CyberVigilant technology detects hacking or performance-affecting anomalies and keeps your data safe IndigoVision, a developer of end-to-end video security solutions, is excited to announce a first glance of their upcoming CyberVigilant cyber security product. It will be on display at ISC West 2017, booth #27109 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Las Vegas, Nevada. Data security Birds, fish, even people, move in predictable patterns. After 21 years of IP surveill...

Quantum Secure’s SAFE 5.0 represents the next generation in physical identity and access management software Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, continues to grow its roster of end users for its SAFE platform. 2016 growth was seen in the application of all SAFE core technologies and was additionally fuelled by further expansion of the SAFE offerings including SAFE Tenant Manager, SAFE Sports and Events and SAFE Predictive Risk Ana...

Secure Media Exchange (SMX) provides a simple, safe way for industrial plants to use USB-removable media and manage USB ports Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) announces a new solution for industrial sites as they balance productivity and cyber security demands. Honeywell’s new Secure Media Exchange (SMX) protects facilities against current and emerging USB-borne threats, without the need for complex procedures or restrictions that impact operations or industrial personn...

The 4000 series is an audio and video entry panel system to meet a wide range of access control needs Videx has introduced a range of rain shields for its popular 4000 series modular door entry range. Customisable for any application range The 4000 series is an audio and video entry panel system to meet a wide range of access control needs. It can be customised for any application range, from smaller installations such as residential and private housing applications, to larg...

Cloud Concierge offers monitoring centres to easily add access control to their portfolio of monitored services Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, will unveil its new Galaxy Cloud Concierge solution at ISC West 2017. More than just a hosted access control solution, Galaxy Cloud Concierge is a complete turnkey, cloud-based, fully hosted and managed access control and monitoring solution that includes professional 24/7 managem...

The Gate Safety Week campaign aims to spread awareness about the dangers of unsafe gates DHF has announced the dates of this year’s Gate Safety Week as 9th - 15th October, 2017. The campaign, a DHF initiative launched in 2014, is an on-going crusade aimed at creating awareness about the installation and maintenance of automated gates. Year-long activity culminates in a week of intense campaigning each October, with the initiative growing steadily over the past three year...

Tyco's exhibit will highlight integrated cyber-secure management platforms and solutions Tyco Security Products returns to ISC West in Las Vegas between April 5th-7th in Booth 20005. The exhibit will highlight the integrated cyber-secure management platforms and solutions ranging from complex enterprise environments to smart, active households. These solutions provide end users with actionable intelligence and deep operational benefits far beyond traditional core security fun...

The prestigious Judges' Choice Award was presented to Thermal Imaging Radar for Hydra CrucialTrak's Biometric Access Control System (BACS) took top honours as Best New Product in the SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West 2017, announced the Security Industry Association (SIA). Four biometric identification technologiesBACS is the world's first multi-biometric authentication technology, providing the highest security measures by layering four different biometric authentic...

Unified Wired systems include options for deploying intelligent networked power solutions and managed services Time is money. Security installation companies need new ways to trim time in the field so they can quickly and efficiently connect solutions and move to the next project without intensive labour constraints. LifeSafety Power® Inc. has the answer with Unified Wired™ systems that pre-wire all lock and system power connections to Authentic Mercury Security...

uTrust TS Cards simplify the migration process by supporting the common Wiegand data formats used on proximity cards Identiv, Inc. announced the next version of the company’s uTrust TS Cards, high-security, high-frequency smart credentials to upgrade physical access control. The latest version features a MIFARE DESFire EV2 secure chip from Identiv’s technology partner NXP Semiconductors. uTrust TS Cards complement Identiv’s existing credential portfolio...

Observable provides security professionals with an out of the box, self-healing solution Observables Inc., a startup that has created a revolutionary all-in-one access control, automation, surveillance, security and alarm system for security professionals, will be debuting the IOBOT Signal Router powered by the AlwaysON Cloud service at ISC West. In today’s connected world, consumers demand smart products and apps to connect, manage, monitor and control their experience...

Pro Control will demonstrate how its system components allow users to easily manage any environment Pro Control, a division of Remote Technologies Incorporated, has announced that it will showcase affordable and powerful remote control and processing products, including its Z-Wave lighting control solutions, at ISC West, April 5th-7th, at the Sands Expo Centre in Las Vegas. Exhibiting within the ADI Pavilion in booth 24144, the company will demonstrate how its system componen...

GET Group NA delivers solutions necessary for the enrollment of individuals to issue secure documents GET Group North America, a provider of high-assurance security solutions that enhance Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) operations, will be showcasing biometric identification technology for live capture and enrollment in the Document Security Alliance (DSA) Pavilion (booth 6058) at ISC West 2017. Live capture GET Group NA, along with Covestro LLC (security...

Mercury Security has identified key trends that will influence the access control market Mercury Security has identified key trends that will significantly influence the access control market and drive the next generation of security systems in the coming years. The company’s forecast is based on its unique insights as a market leader in access control technology, with over three million panels sold and the largest installed base and greatest accumulated run time of any...