Access control news
The acquisition of Digi Electronic lock will strengthen ASSA ABLOY’s digital door lock segment ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Digi Electronic Lock, the leading digital door lock manufacturer in China. "I am very pleased to have Digi Electronic Lock and its competent personnel joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. Digi Electronic Lock is another strategic step in our expansion into new growth segments in China and other emerging markets”, says Johan Molin, P...
The advanced scanners will cover a range of operations from screening baggages to examining cargo for contraband Smiths Detection Inc. recently announced a five-year contract to supply X-ray scanners to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its non-intrusive inspection programme, aimed at protecting points of entry by land, air or sea. The advanced scanners will cover a range of operations, from screening passenger baggage to examining cargo for contraband, including n...
Maxxess will also launch an interactive and online security consultant’s pack at the event Maxxess will showcase an unsurpassed number of integrations within its eFusion™ security management platform at Intersec 2015 due to take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18-20 January. The global corporation recognised for its access control technology and extensive integration capabilities, will unveil new integration with world-leading s...
NICE Systems and CloudScann have announced an integrated mobile application solution, turning smartphones into reporting tools to document incidents as they happen and allowing officials to act faster to resolve them. The integrated solution combines NICE’s situation management solution, Situator, with CloudScann’s hosted See It Send It mobile app. By using the app on their smartphones, field personnel can report incidents, including sending video and photos, to a centralised comman...
The campaign is designed to ensure that all claims of ONVIF conformance are valid ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it is launching a proactive education and enforcement campaign designed to ensure that all claims of ONVIF conformance by manufacturers of IP-based physical security products are valid. The education and enforcement initiative aims to further protect the ONVIF brand and more pree...
The event will facilitate discussion of security challenges faced by the region A popular exhibition and conference is set to return to Manchester next year, as the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced that its free-to-attend Manchester Security event will return to the city’s Bridgewater Hall on Thursday 26th March 2015. A favourite among local businesses, the event aims to educate and inform local businesses in the North West, bringing them toget...
The Clay by SALTO hardware line is about to welcome a new member into the family: the Clay Wall Reader. Thanks to its breakthrough design, the Clay Wall Reader provides an ideal access control solution for installation in places where an electronic lock cannot be fitted. This can include fences, lifts, mechanical doors, parking barriers and so on. Suitable for use indoors or out, the Clay Wall Reader reads encrypted data on its operating Clay Tag and communicates this to the Wall Reader’...
In his new role with Viscount, Sieracki will be responsible for developing robust sales and business strategies Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, announced recently that it has appointed Scott Sieracki as its new Vice President of Sales effective immediately. Sieracki, who reports directly to Viscount President and CEO Dennis Raefield, will drive new opportunities for growth and development for the company specifically in the comm...
Stone Lock Pro is a facial recognition access control device that provides instant, reliable confirmation of identity PSA Security Network recently announced a new vendor partnership with COPROMETROUSA. CoprometroUSA’s biometric access control product, Stone Lock® Pro, is a sophisticated facial recognition access control device that provides instant, reliable confirmation of identity with a very high level of accuracy. “We are very happy to be included in PSA&...
The companies will apply face recognition to access control on electronic devices Cognitec Systems has signed an important software development and license agreement with Intel Corporation. Under the agreement, the companies will cooperate to apply face recognition to access control on electronic devices. Logon to PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other computing devices will become both more convenient and secure as the technology replaces conventional passwords....
Rizzo will advance the company’s flagship ConnectONE integrated security management platform Sam Rizzo, a veteran of the security industry with past employment spanning more than 40 years, has joined Connected Technologies, LLC as Director of Business Development. Rizzo comes on to advance the dealer-integrator program for Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies. Top-level field experience After 11 years...
IDIS will also showcase its most sophisticated DirectIP solutions to date Confirming its position as a world leading, dedicated surveillance powerhouse, IDIS recently unveiled plans to further extend the capabilities and range of its DirectIP™ one-stop-shop surveillance solution at Intersec 2015, due to take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18-20 January. Cementing a commitment to lead technological advances in surveillance monito...
The new generation of Storm keypads with HID contactless technology will be unveiled at Intersec 2015 Back in the year 2000, Storm’s AXS StrikeMaster keypads were voted No.1 by professional security installers. These award winning keypads have been a firm favourite ever since. Their durability and reliability built a reputation for being the “fit and forget” access control product. As Storm prepare to announce their new product line up for 2015, news emerges...
Identiv’s CFO, Brian Nelson will present at Imperial Capital's 11th Annual Security Investor Conference Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced that Brian Nelson, CFO, will present at Imperial Capital's 11th Annual Security Investor Conference. The conference runs between December 10 - 11, 2014 and the presentation will take place at the Waldorf Astoria, New Y...
The partnership enables PSA customers to specify CheckVideo into opportunities which require advanced video analytics functionality PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced a new vendor partnership with CheckVideo, the industry leader in Managed Video Security. “With the continued consolidation of manufacturers within the security industry, PSA was looking to add another vendor that offered a comprehensive range...
The transaction is expected to close during Q4 2014 ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire ODIS Limitada, a leading supplier of locks, padlocks and steel doors to the Chilean market. "I am very pleased to welcome ODIS into the ASSA ABLOY Group. ODIS constitutes another important step in our strategy to grow market presence in Chile and other emerging markets,” says Johan Molin, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "ODIS is a very exciting addition to the Americas di...
TDSi along with security integration partner GTCSI has worked on a number of key projects in Vietnam As part of its expansion in the South Asian market, UK-based integrated security manufacturer TDSi is working with Vietnamese security integration partner GTCSI (Giang Viet System Integrated Corp) to offer the latest security and access control systems to this growing market. The two companies have worked together on a number of key projects throughout Vietnam and Cambodia. Ha...
AIM CrossChex is an intelligent management system of access control and time attendance devices. The user-friendly and interactive design makes this system very easy to operate, the powerful function makes this system realise the management of department, staff, shift, payroll, access authority, and exports different time attendance and access control reports, satisfying different time attendance and access control requirements in different complicated environments. Features Manages departme...
The videos demonstrate how easy it is to install ASSA ABLOY UNION’s Eximo panic and emergency exit device range UNION, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, has launched a series of ‘how to’ videos, demonstrating how easy it is to install Eximo, its panic and emergency exit device offering. The videos feature the Eximo® range, which contains panic exit products - suitable for use on exit doors and routes within public buildings in acco...
MorphoTrak has been at the forefront of fingerprint matching research and development since 1974 MorphoTrak, a Morpho (Safran) company based in the U.S., announced recently its 40th anniversary as the pioneer developer of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS). MorphoTrak traces its history in fingerprint matching to Rockwell Autonetics, which in 1974 built the first-ever Automated Fingerprint components for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Rockwell spu...
Verint are slightly increasing the mid-point of its revenue outlook Verint Systems a global leader in Actionable Intelligence® solutions and value-added services, recently announced results for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2014. “We are pleased with our strong third quarter results which reflect our focus on innovation and our expanding portfolio of actionable intelligence solutions for a smarter world. Our third quarter performance follows the strong...
The addition of new supply channels will further strengthen the Storm AXS brand Storm Interface are expected to reveal some exciting new additions to their AXS product range at Intersec 2015 in Dubai. “A continuous programme of product development and the addition of new supply channels will further strengthen the Storm AXS brand” says Storm’s CEO Peter Ward. “We are therefore pleased to announce a new global distribution agreement with Digi-...
AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, is pleased to announce that Samsotech International is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Samsotech has certified its Passport Scanner with AMAG’s Symmetry™ V8 Security Management System. AMAG and Samsotech cooperatively tested and certified this integration. “Samsotech is a great additi...
TDSi's Bake Off is just one of the company's various activities to raise money for charity Staff at integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi’s Poole headquarters emulated the hit TV programme by holding a Bake Off challenge of their own in aid of the Boo charity. Competing staff produced cakes and other sugary treats which were then judged by a panel of tasters from the company. With the remainder of staff making donations to taste the delicious Bake Off results,...
Gallagher received the award for its K20 and Z10 perimeter security technology devices Gallagher has added another esteemed award to its growing list of accolades after the company won at The New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards held in Auckland on Friday 28 November. The award for New Zealand Engineering Innovators of the Year was presented to a Gallagher product development team responsible for designing two world-leading perimeter security technology devices...
Security Solutions has scheduled 500 timber door sets and architectural ironmongery for the project Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in door opening solutions, has secured a contract to supply products for Birmingham Dental Hospital & School of Dentistry – the UK’s first new integrated dental hospital and school for nearly 40 years. The development is seen as highly strategic for the city, being a key element of the new Edgbas...
LEGIC's 4000 series reader chip will be integrated into card readers for VISPIRON’s system LEGIC Identsystems Ltd welcomes VISPIRON as a new partner in the field of mobility solutions into its ID Network. The technology company which has its headquarters in Munich divides its business activities between the fields of engineering, measurement systems, energy and fleet management. The latter is the field of activity for VISPIRON CARSYNC GmbH, which is responsible for opera...
TDSi will be showcasing the security advantages of combining its EXgarde security management and VUgarde VMS TDSi, a global leader in integrated security solutions, will be demonstrating the cost and performance benefits from using its integrated security solutions, to visitors at Intersec Dubai 2015. Appearing on Stand S2-B09, the company will be showcasing the considerable security advantages of combining its EXgarde security management and VUgarde VMS software solutions as...
As a professional sourcing destination, Secutech Thailand attracted thousands of local and international visitors Secutech Thailand successfully concluded its fourth edition with 145 exhibitors showcasing the latest safety and security products and technologies. The show, held from 26 – 28 November 2014 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, attracted over 3,000 visitors from 22 countries and regions. The show was organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era...
BioEntry W provides the benefits of an IP access control system with high-level security Suprema, a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and security, has won an award for its fingerprint access control terminal, BioEntry W, at this year’s All-Over-IP Expo in Moscow. All-Over-IP is one of Russia’s largest exhibitions and conferences devoted to global IT, surveillance and security industries. The award is for ‘Best Product’ in the industr...