Access control news

The AC5000 is an IP65 rated system that can detect "fake" fingerprints available in Black and White housings, and includes a customised LED display Genie announced that its flagship biometric fingerprint authentication system – VIRDI AC5000SC - is now approved for UK government use. Included in CPNI’s Catalogue of Security Equipment The system is networkable or standalone, and will be included in CPNI’s trusted...

Behaviour-based authentication, state-sponsored cyber terrorism, and IoT regulations top the list BeyondTrust, a cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorised access, announced its top 10 technology predictions for 2017, along with five technology events to watch for in the next five years. The cyber security threat landscape continuously grows in complexity and scope, leading to new attacks, innovations, regulations and security mea...

Dubai trade show to feature two-thirds of world’s top 50 solutions providers as regional security spend continues to rise The Middle East market for security, safety, and fire protection is on track for double digit growth over the next four years, as regional governments and the private sector look for improved technologies to better protect assets, people, businesses, and borders. Led by the Gulf nations of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, regional countries are making rapi...

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2017 is expected to host more than 100 exhibitors, including 22 launch partners Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading the upward trend for the fire safety systems market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as stringent government regulations fuel demand for the replacement of existing and outdated equipment. According to consultancy firm 6Wresearch, the GCC’s fire safety systems market was worth US $ 1.36 billion in 2015, with Saudi Arabia (US $...

The HD200 is the fastest operating standard vehicle barrier in the market Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that over 200 government officials and security professionals in the Birmingham, Alabama, area attended demonstrations of Delta's wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other equipment, including new products, on November 2, fro...

CLIQ CONNECT is the next generation of PROTEC2 CLIQ, an access control system based on mechanical high security disc cylinders combined with highly encrypted electronic locking and identification Abloy UK is highlighting the need for key security, following recent revelations that HMP Northumberland Prison incurred costs of up to £1 million to change the facility’s locks after a guard was allegedly taken hostage and had his keys stolen. Security systems had to be...

Matrix will be showcasing its latest telecom, video surveillance, and people mobility solutions at the event Matrix, a manufacturer of enterprise grade telecom and security solutions, is participating in CeBIT 2016, Bangalore. CeBIT India is a platform where brands from all over the world will exhibit their latest technological innovations. This year, Matrix will be showcasing its latest telecom, video surveillance, and people mobility solutions at the event. Telecom solution...

BioMini Combo is now compatible with wide range of Android-based mobile devices including smartphones, tablets and PDAs Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company will add an Android version of BioMini Combo, a FAP20 certified dual-authentication RFID/fingerprint scanner. BioMini Combo is designed to provide two-factor authentication solutions combining fingerprint, contact/contactless smartcards and NFC. On the surface, the scanner...

Security dealers installing VISTA Series panels can now add state-of-the-art access control Connected Technologies, LLC, maker of the Connect ONE cloud-hosted security management platform, has announced new, seamless integration with Honeywell Security’s VISTA-128BPT and VISTA-250BPT Turbo Series control panels. Now, security dealers can easily add the latest access control feature ScanPass Mobile Credential to their customer’s Honeywell VISTA installations. Power...

HID Global’s OSM Multitech cards can be used for applications ranging from national and resident alien IDs to health benefits and public welfare HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announced one of the world’s most secure citizen ID cards, featuring technologies that have been proven in its customers’ award-winning national passport and other government ID programmes, such as the Irish Passport Card. Extending the benefits of its widely issu...

The partnership boosts development of mission-critical radio communications in Saudi Arabia Airbus Defence and Space has entered into a strategic partnership with Bravo, a Saudi telecom operator that focuses on wireless group communications, to provide comprehensive mission-critical communications services in Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Airbus Defence and Space will supply Bravo with Tetra technology and all the necessary equipment required for mission-critical communic...

Mr. Henderson has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organization Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced the promotion of James Henderson to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Proven track record Mr. Henderson joined Avigilon in 2011, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Global Sales.  He has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organisation. Mr. Henderson has a p...

Secutech Vietnam attracted a total of 7,473 trade visitors from 18 countries and regions Secutech Vietnam, an international security, fire and safety exhibition and conference in Vietnam concluded its ninth edition successfully. Running from 21st – 24th September, 2016, the event is the springboard for suppliers to tap into the expanding market in Vietnam. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the General Department of Fire Prevention & Rescue, the show made its speci...

Orion Entrance Control representatives will be located at Booth 448 at ISC East Orion Entrance Control, Inc., manufacturer of high-end entrance control turnstile solutions, will unveil its newest products and exciting integrations at the ISC East security conference this November in New York City. “We’ve developed several new turnstile products with advanced integrated technology and we’re excited to share the latest in entrance and access control with our f...

HID to demonstrate its recently launched HID goID platform for mobile IDs at the ICAO symposium 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, is showcasing its broad offering of citizen ID solutions at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRIP Symposium 2016, November 15-17 in Montreal, Quebec. The company is also announcing the introduction of its Optical Security Media (OSM) Multitech card for Government ID applications. This combination of uniq...

The integration allows for quick and efficient management of visitors and temporary personnel STOPware, a visitor management security software provider, has developed an integration with Open Options’ DNA Fusion access control software to provide end users with a comprehensive security solution for visitor management and access control. Efficient visitor management This integration allows for quick and efficient management of visitors and temporary personnel. Upon visi...

Users of the Tactilon Dabat terminal and all Tactilon Suite products benefit from a large applications and solutions ecosystem Airbus Defence and Space has launched its global SmarTWISP programme. With this app developer programme, the company intends to create a new application ecosystem that addresses the daily needs of Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) users in particular. It focuses on the company’s latest radio Tactilon Dabat, a full Tetra radio built into a smartphon...

With BIS 4.3 from Bosch, companies managing distributed systems can now benefit from being able to operate multiple servers Bosch has launched an update of its Building Integration System (BIS) software which enables security managers to manage and configure access control and authorisation across globally distributed sites, from a single server to all local sites. These distributed systems are usually found in large, global enterprises with many different sites spread across...

FaceMatch uses advanced facial recognition algorithms to implement access control NXT-ID, Inc., a company focused on the growing mobile commerce announces that it has joined the Cisco Solution Partner Program as a Solution Partner.Cisco Solution Partner ProgramGino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are very excited about our collaboration with Cisco as a Solution Partner and see it as a milestone for our business strategy moving forward. Having access to the Cis...

The event will let attendees connect with industry colleagues and share knowledge in an interactive setting The desire to have great events and to make them safe is strong in Asia. Crowd management, risk assessment, counter terrorism, and crisis and emergency management are obligatory, crucial concerns for professionals who manage the security and safety of the patrons and spectators who enjoy their venues and events. Knowledge sharing With cities in Asia planning more and m...

Adams Rite’s locks offer enhanced security with thermally efficient aluminium single and double doorsets by Krestel Aluminium Systems that have been proven to successfully resist all PAS24 attacks Adams Rite, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions is working with Kestrel Aluminium Systems to secure properties with doorsets tested to the important UK security standard PAS24. According to The Crime P...

Per Björkdahl announced the recipients of the 2016 ONVIF Award at the annual membership meeting ONVIF, a standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting on October 25, 2016, updating members on ONVIF’s accomplishments of 2016 and its outlook for the year ahead. ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the final release of Profile Q in 2016 and the ongoing development of Profile T for video, in addition t...

The RSA Conference's Innovation Sandbox Contest will kick off on February 13, 2017 RSA Conference 2017, an information security conferences and exposition, announced that the 12th annual Innovation Sandbox Contest is now accepting submissions to name the RSAC Most Innovative Startup 2017. Past winners include successful companies such as Sourcefire, Imperva, Waratek, and most recently Phantom.Innovation and Entrepreneur SeminarsAs a leader in the infos...

RSA Conference 2016 Abu Dhabi to host information security professionals under the theme of “Connect to Protect” RSA Conference, the world’s leading information security conference and exposition, has announced the agenda for RSA Conference 2016 Abu Dhabi, which includes a broad spectrum of captivating sessions and thought-provoking workshops. The Conference will be held from November 15-16, 2016 at Emirates Palace Hotel, with an impressive line-up of pre-con...

Keynote speakers will share crucial insights and in-depth knowledge on a variety of sector critical topics RSA Conference, an information security conference and exposition, has announced that it will host a group of diverse cyber security experts and influential speakers in Abu Dhabi. This year’s keynote speakers will share crucial insights and in-depth knowledge on a variety of sector critical topics including enterprise malware, changing security perspectives, and th...

BioSign provides improved authentication performance compared to existing technologies Suprema, a manufacturer of biometrics and identity solutions and provider of BioSign fingerprint authentication algorithm, announced that the company has entered into partnership with Egis Technology Inc., a provider of fingerprint sensors. Mobile fingerprint authentication The partnership will bring a solid layer of security and robustness for mobile fingerprint authentication of top-tier...

Role-based security models are extended to include physical door access privileges with EdgeConnector EdgeConnector is a converged physical and logical access management solution that adds location-aware access validation to Microsoft Active Directory, delivering compliance and cyber security benefits as well as streamlining physical access control management through an IP network. Data security and identity management Compliance and data security requirements for the restri...

Highly automated advanced detection and classification of managed and unmanaged devices secures BYOD and IoT growth Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced an update to their Pulse Policy Secure solution that allows advanced device discovery with highly automated and detailed profiling. Administrators can now secure the growing number of IT and non-traditional IP devices attached to corporate networks, as part of a complete Network Access Control (NAC...

The customer wanted to see the events from their AEOS access control system in a powerful video management system A large publisher in the Netherlands has become the first to combine Nedap’s AEOS access control platform with Milestone’s XProtect video management system. This comes just weeks after the integration between AEOS and XProtect was officially launched. Nedap AEOS access control system “The customer wanted to see the events from their AEOS access...

The newest version of Kantech’s EntraPass Security Software includes ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock integration and a robust partner program for integration with third-party technologies Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with integration to ASSA ABLOY Aperio Wireless Lock Technology for deeper door density and reduction of wiring costs as well as a new Connected Partner Program for integration with third...