Access control news

NC Rep. Price met with the Boon Edam management team to learn more about the company's access control solutions Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, was honoured to receive a specially scheduled visit on Monday, February 1st by U.S. Congressman David E. Price, who represents the 4th District in North Carolina. The Congressman began his visit by meeting with the management team at Boon Edam to learn more about the company and...

Visitors showed great interest in Fermax DOMINIUM video door unit and its remote control via smartphones and tablets feature Fermax participates, once again, at the new edition of Intersec, the largest international trade fair for the security industry. Intersec is the most important business platform of the Middle East and North of Africa regions. Fermax took the opportunity to present its wide range of video door entry systems and home automation integrations, and to introd...

FlexPower Gemini RGM series and NetLink Network Communications Module are now tested and certified for cybersecurity capabilities LifeSafety Power, Inc. will highlight its industry leading network and IT-centric Smart Power Solutions during ISC West 2016 at booth 14121, including the dually listed Underwriters Laboratories (UL)/Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC) FlexPower® Gemini RGM series and its premier NetLink™ Network Communications Module, now tested and ce...

His Excellency Major General Mansour S. Al-Turki will be speaking on, "Managing the Haj Crowds: The Official View from the KSA."   Under the patronage of His Excellency Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security, the ASIS 7th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition, will be held on 21-23 February 2016 at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. His Excellency Major General Mansour S. Al-Turki, spokesperson of t...

New from Alarm Lock, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, the Trilogy® T2 DL2700LD with LocDown™ is ideal for K-12 school and campus security. This standalone wireless keyless digital access lock includes a lock-down keyfob, while the lock’s bright visual lockdown indicator bar on the inner door, confirms it was locked down. Using convenient digital PIN codes, the wireless standalone lock, features rugged Grade 1 durability, and can be installed in under an hour, neatly, af...

Tyco Security Products has announced the release of version 6.05 of Kantech’s EntraPass security management system that features Microsoft Active Directory (AD) integration to simplify the management of EntraPass operator profiles, and enhancements to the mobile and Web interfaces for remote video viewing and playback. Automatic directory synchronisation & authentication EntraPass v6.05 uses the LDAP protocol to import and synchronise Active Directory users with EntraPass operators,...

As a certified partner, Farpointe’s Ranger long-range readers and transmitters integrate with AMAG’s Symmetry Access Control AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that Farpointe Data is a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Program. As a certified partner, Farpointe Data’s Ranger® Long-Range Readers and Transmitters integra...

Databac to highlight Matica EDIsecure XID8600 retransfer card printer and Third Millennium RFID readers at the event The very latest in identification solutions will be demonstrated at the SICUR show on the stand of ID card manufacturer Databac Group. Key among these are its high-security ID badges, the market’s leading card printers and the newest advances in RFID reader technology. Matica card personalisation systems As Authorised Value Added Distributor of Matica Te...

It is the premier event for all professionals looking to preserve national security, protect assets Over recent years there have been significant developments in international terrorism with attacks being carried out globally. The threat is constantly evolving and is currently at a significantly high level worldwide. Following recent events in Europe, the issue of national security and counter terrorism is at the top of government agendas. Showcasing latest innovations Secur...

Paxton’s building intelligence system, net10, is now available to purchase. Bringing the company’s 30 years’ experience in the security industry to the building management sector, net10 delivers out of the box access control, IP video management and building automation. Built with elegance and simplicity in mind, net10 is suitable for projects of all sizes, from the smallest retail facility to the largest university campus. Its launch marks a venture in a new sector for Paxton...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its identification technologies products for banking and payment smart card industry have successfully passed MasterCard’s 2015 Card Quality Management (CQM) audit for dual interface inlays. HID Global’s production site in Malaysia has passed the required CQM test procedures and is entitled to carry the corresponding CQM Label. Worldwide, only a limited number of inlay production sites meet thes...

Imprimerie Nationale will work with its counterparts in SIA to create conditions for confident dialogue on critical issues of security of identity Imprimerie Nationale, the French National Printing Group, and a leader in secure identity solutions, has joined the EEIG Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) as a member of the Board, alongside the founding members Gemalto, Oberthur Technologies and Safran Morpho. Critical issues of identity security As the secure eDocuments provider fo...

The Technological Brokerage Event will facilitate communication and meetings between businesses, research centres and universities The next edition of SICUR, the International Security, Safety and Fire Exhibition, which will be held between 23-26 February from Tuesday to Friday at Feria de Madrid, will be hosting a Technological Brokerage Event, organised by the madri+d Foundation for Knowledge, as one of the activities related with their participation in the Enterprise Europe...

UNION’s representatives will also reveal how locksmiths can benefit from an extended StrongBOLT® range Attending for the seventh consecutive year since the show began in 2010, UNION, from ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be exhibiting at the Locksmith Expo 2016. StrongBOLT mortice lock Returning to the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, on the 27th and 28th February UNION will b...

ASSA ABLOY UK has launched the ultimate certified door closer that provides minimum opening forces, whilst retaining required closing forces, for fire and smoke protection doors. The DC700G-FM is the first door closer for door widths up to 1400mm that combines a free-swing function with Cam-Motion® technology, allowing users to operate fire doors with the same low forces as non-fire doors. This replicates the absence of a door closer, but offers reliable closing in the event of a fire. Dav...

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, recently introduced S2 MicroNode Plus, the company’s latest two-reader panel for S2 NetBox series web-based access control and event monitoring systems. New product features include a Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power option, storage for up to 150,000 cardholder credentials, and faster processing. “S2 Security routinely updates its hardware products to reflect compelling...

Onity, a leading provider of electronic locks for more than 30 years, has launched Qing® Solutions, an innovative, new wearable device that enables hospitality and cruise ship guests to make payments and access their rooms and other access-controlled spaces from a smart bracelet. Wearable payment & access control technology Designed to enhance the guest experience and provide hotels and resorts with an advanced and effective way to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, Onity&rsqu...

Morpho (Safran), the world leader in security and identity solutions, recently announced that its biometrics authentication solution has been certified by the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance. Face recognition for smart phones and tablets Morpho's Face authenticator utilises face recognition for smart phones and tablets to replace traditional user verification methods (e.g., PIN, password). The certification validates the quality of the Morpho's implementation of FIDO standards and ensures...

The public at INTERSEC was inspired by the access control products at the EVVA stand More than 29,000 visitors flocked to INTERSEC in Dubai between 17 and 19 January 2016. It goes without saying that EVVA was also exhibiting at this important occasion within the international security industry. Countless interested visitors were provided with information about the most recent innovations and the benefits of the EVVA world as part of intensive consultation meetings with EVVA se...

LifeSafety Power, Inc. has furthered its commitment to providing a completely listed enclosure to the security industry, now offering the Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC) listing in addition to the UL Listing for the Americas obtained in 2015 for its Mercury Security access control hardware solution. UL/ULC-Listed enclosures Mercury Security and LifeSafety Power now offer the systems integration community one of the first dually UL/ULC-Listed enclosures that includes system power, lock p...

ZKAccess, a global manufacturer of biometric and radio frequency identification devices (RFID), and Processing Point, Inc., the market leader of cloud-based products and services for small to mid-size businesses, have partnered to provide an affordable line of cutting-edge biometric fingerprint door locks to small business owners and home office users, alike. uGuardian™, the new rugged line of biometric fingerprint door locks by Processing Point, includes advanced fingerprint security, si...

IFSEC International 2016 will be a strategically significant platform to present current technologies and research In 2016 IFSEC International, Europe’s largest security exhibition, will feature a dedicated Smart Zone, comprising a replica ‘smart home’ fitted out with the latest home automation innovations from top exhibitors including Y3K, Lilin and Control 4. Taking place at London’s ExCeL from 21-23 June, IFSEC International 2016 will be a strategica...

New enhancements provide System Galaxy users with ability to initiate lockdown in emergency situation Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions recently completed a successful exhibition at Intersec 2016, during which the company introduced a number of significant software enhancements and a new distribution partnership. Anixter distribution partnership Intersec attendees had the opportunity to see demonstrations of...

As part of Connected Security Expo event, PSA will help further bridge the gap between IT and physical security PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative recently announced it will be a key sponsor and content collaborator at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West. The conference led event will debut April 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the largest physical security event in the Americas, ISC West. PSA Security Network...

TDSi’s latest integrations with SimonsVoss and ASSA ABLOY were of particular interest to visitors Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is proud to announce it increased its visitor numbers by an impressive 30% at this year’s Intersec 2016 event in Dubai. The popular theme of integration took centre-stage, with the company engaging with large numbers of systems integrators and visitors from exciting new markets from across the gulf and beyond. John Davies, Managi...

The report forecasts strong growth for security doors and booths until 2019 A recent IHS report on the pedestrian security entrance market for the period of 2012 to 2014 established Boon Edam as the market leader by a considerably wide margin in the Americas. The winning category covers “Pedestrian Entrance Control Equipment” and includes all types of security doors, turnstiles, and gates. Strong gains in share The report displays an increase of essentially 7% fo...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently introduced new Brick Tag Ceramic UHF transponders and SlimFlex™ HF OM tags that are designed and architected to withstand environments requiring metal applications, while complying with evolving industry standards. The new tags demonstrate the company’s continued commitment to the rapid expansion of RFID solutions for industrial, Internet of Things (IoT) and near field communications (NFC) applications. Adher...

The combined company will be known as Johnson Controls plc and it forecasts revenues of $32 billion in 2016 Johnson Controls and Tyco International announced this week plans to merge, with the deal expected to close at the end of 2016. The deal is still subject to approvals by regulators and shareholders. The combined company will be known as Johnson Controls plc and it forecasts revenues of $32 billion in 2016. Johnson Controls is a large industrial company with 130,000 empl...

ISONAS empowers security integrators to successfully implement Pure IP access control technology ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced the launch of the ISONAS Certified Integrator Programme and free online training. ISONAS is empowering security integrators nationwide to successfully implement Pure IP Access Control technology and provide a better experience for customers with a faster installation process. Certified integrator...

The Industry Advisory Board is currently finalising the Connected Security Conference programme The Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by SIA, announced its Conference Advisory Board, which is working side by side with Show Management to create unique and timely content for the event’s first edition slated to take place in April. Connected Security Expo is a conference led event, taking place alongside of ISC West (April 6-8, 2016 at the Sands Expo in Las Veg...