Access control news

Among the products being shown will be the new range of mechanical additional security facilities with integrated alarm function The entire world of security technology will be exhibited on more than 550 m2. Visitors to the ABUS Group stand (hall 1, stand 108) at the “security essen 2014” can see for themselves from September 23 to 26, 2014. This year, the Germany quality manufacturer will be emphasising, above all, networking: mechanical and electronic compone...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces iSTAR Ultra, a 32 reader network door controller built on the Linux platform for improved security and scalability. iSTAR Ultra uniquely combines support for traditional hard-wired access control doors with support for wireless locksets, all in the same controller. Up to 32 readers are supported by iSTAR Ultra, of which 16 may come from the Access Control Module’s (ACM) I/O units; the rest can be made up of AS...

The companies are partnering to leverage RTTG’s expertise in developing identity management programs Real-Time Technology Group, an industry-leading provider of secure and hosted Identity Management solutions for secure operations and incident response, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with All Points Logistics, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), to bring RTTG’s award-winning Real-Time Verification™ (RTV) technology plat...

The partnership will continue to raise the Keyscan brand in Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin markets Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce it has partnered with Parallel Solutions, LLC as Keyscan’s new Manufacturer’s Representative serving Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. “We are pleased to announce this partnership with Parallel Solutions,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “There is a wealth of...

Smart home solutions powered by Z-Wave have been recently introduced by Home Depot Z-Wave, the world's most broadly adopted wireless protocol for smart home control, is experiencing a surge of market expansion as a result of new products and systems brought to consumers by several of America's largest retailers.   Smart home solutions powered by Z-Wave have been recently introduced by Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer; Lowes, the world's seco...

As the newest provider of the PSA programme, Security Partners will offer access to 24/7 monitoring services Security Partners, a national monitoring company with three central stations across the United States, has partnered with PSA Security Network as part of its Business Solutions Programme, which offers a suite of exclusive value-added resources for its owner members. PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative with members responsib...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division has added Near Field Communication (NFC)-readable tags to its rapidly expanding SlimFlex™ Tag portfolio of pliable, high- durability tags. The SlimFlex Tag family has gained wide acceptance in UHF RFID applications due to the tags’ flexible yet robust thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) housings. Today, high frequency (HF) systems can also take advantage of the...

Kantech, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the release of the Intevo integrated security platform which now includes the latest version of the exacqVision video management system (VMS) software. Designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size businesses, Intevo seamlessly integrates the Kantech EntraPass software with exacqVision VMS software into a single sol...

Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based access control software and services, recently announced that its Freedom Access Control security solution has been approved as a fully-compliant FICAM solution under the program’s Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) 13.02 topology. Successful completion of FICAM testing ensures Freedom meets the security and interoperability requirements outlined within the U.S Government’s FICAM testing process. FICAM (Federal Identity Credential...

Security Essen 2014 attendees can see live Aperio® integrations running on the floor at multiple ASSA ABLOY partner OEM stands Innovation in wireless access control is on display at Security Essen 2014, thanks to ASSA ABLOY. The global leader in door opening solutions showcases Aperio®, SMARTair™ and eCLIQ™ in Hall 11, Stand 304. According to a recent survey by ASSA ABLOY and ifsecglobal.com, almost 80% of security managers say reducing energy consumpt...

The new version of the update server allows much more convenient migration of SeeTec 5 systems to SeeTec Cayuga At Security Essen SeeTec AG is going to showcase innovations in video management software on a 120 sqm booth together with German distribution partner Allnet (hall 2.0, booth 217). SeeTec highlights Three topics are in the focus: The new software release SeeTec Cayuga R4 provides a bundle of new features, which especially facilitate operations and management in big...

Design Awards categories include Best Residential, Best Commercial, Most Unique, and Best Overall D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced the call for entries deadline for its annual contest, the Design Awards, has extended and will close on August 29, 2014. D-Tools is pursuing System Integrator SIX software users’ success stories and project designs that best represent how the platform has positively affected their business...

Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the release of its FM4200 MOBI. Designed specifically for mobility projects, the FM4200 MOBI radio is based on Fluidity, a Fluidmesh technology that offers broadband connectivity and enables data/video streaming in mobile environments, such as in trains, buses, ferries and cars, even at high speed. The FM4200 MOBI follows in the footsteps of FM's MITO an...

The SIP program allows practitioners to more easily identify trusted, capable solutions for unique environments Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to streamline physical identity and access management across multiple sites and systems, has been selected as a Solution Innovation Partner by the Security Executive Council (SEC), a research and advisory services firm specialising in risk mitigation. “Being selected as a Solution Innovation Partner i...

The Systems have been certified to UL 294 Standard for Access Control System Units by Intertek ETL Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, recently announced the successful completion of UL 294 certification testing of the Freedom Access Control and ID Management Systems with its IP encryption bridges. The Systems have been certified to the UL 294 Standard for Access Control System Units according to testing by Intertek National Testin...

Fortis is working with ASSA ABLOY to offer UNION’s StrongBOLT™ and Eximo range as well as Yale’s Doormaster range The Fortis Group has selected ASSA ABLOY brands Yale and UNION, as its preferred suppliers of branded security. Fortis is the UK’s newest and largest building products buyers’ group and was launched with the strong ethos for members “to help each other and support suppliers.” Formed last year by merging the former CEMCO b...

Schott will oversee aspects of IT in company’s 3 central stations and Ipson will manage day-to-day at nationwide monitoring stations With more than 40 years of combined industry experience, Steve Ipson and Bob Schott are joining the Security Partners team as Vice President of Operations and Director of Information Technology, respectively. Schott will oversee all aspects of IT in the company’s three central stations and ensure complete redundancy across all platfor...

Frontier R4 is a comprehensive security management solution that provides real-time monitoring of access doors and alarm points for local and remote locations of virtually any size. The software offers built-in interfaces for Schlage wireless lock solutions that install up to ten times faster than wired alternatives, resulting in significant cost savings. The newest version of Frontier R4 now supports a stronger, streamlined integration between Frontier Access and Frontier Video, allowing easy r...

Mr Brady will be responsible for the manpower operations across the UK and Europe Gordon Brady has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at The Shield Group, the UK’s largest independent total security solutions provider . Mr Brady, who joined the firm in 2012 as a Managing Director of National Accounts, has more than 23 years’ security industry experience. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr Brady will be responsible for The Shield Group’s manpower operation...

NCT CBRNe Europe 2014 conference will provide in-depth knowledge on interoperability of CBRN Special Forces in Europe With only weeks to go before the worldwide #1 CBRN Defence Event Series is coming to Germany, the list of attendees gets longer. A first glimpse at the agenda will show you that during inside and outside demonstrations delegates will have an outstanding opportunity to get first hand insights into state of the art reconnaissance and decontamination vehicles oper...

A new, upgraded version of Syntegro's SynGuard system incorporates Aperio®, CLIQ®, and Hi-O™, leading access control technologies from ASSA ABLOY. SynGuard is now able to manage doors with different types of ASSA ABLOY locking system within a single, 100% web-based software platform. SynGuard's Aperio® integration incorporates the latest online and offline wireless escutcheons, cylinders, and locks from the Aperio® range. Online access is enabled by ASSA ABLOY's 1-to-8 Ape...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that iZipline™ will integrate HID Trusted Tag Services™ into its cloud-based software platform that enables mobile consumer engagement via Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. Initially, trusted tags will be used for authentication of PackageTagz™, iZipline’s patent-pending technology for pouch packaging that provides instant engagement between brands and consumers’ mobile de...

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in access control innovation, recently announced the introduction of lite blue™, a new 2-door web-based access control system with expansion capabilities to 8 devices.  lite blue™ boasts the same easy-to-use software as the company’s bright blue® Intelligent Access Management System and is easily upgradeable to a full bright blue 32-door system.  The Vanderbilt lite blue™ controller includes two on-board reader interfa...

Mr Roberts will oversee the company's new Monitoring Centre The Shield Group, UK’s largest independent total security solutions provider, has announced Eric Roberts as the Managing Director of the company’s Monitoring and Systems division. Mr Roberts, whose last position was Business Development Director - Monitoring at Corps Security, will be joining The Shield Group from 1st August 2014 to manage the day-to-day operations of the Monitoring and Systems Divisio...

The framework will be used to design, supply, install and commission integrated security solutions Honeywell announced recently that it has been selected to join the National Grid Integrated Security Solutions (ISS) framework. The framework will be used to design, supply, install and commission integrated security solutions for the UK’s utilities infrastructure, which includes various Transmission and Distribution assets across the country. Honeywell uses a threat-based...

The seminar aims to bring together key players from across the industry as well as suppliers and stakeholders As the trade body representing the UK’s Information Destruction sector, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is holding a seminar and charity networking event, which aims to bring together key players from across the industry as well as suppliers and stakeholders. Planned to take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, located in Birmingham’s upmarket...

Richard brings to Regent comprehensive expertise within the security sector Regent Samsic fields a range of services including manned guarding, systems, mobile patrols, key holding and event officers. Richard Webster, appointed as Commercial Manager - Security, brings to the company a comprehensive expertise within the security sector attained at a senior sales level with other service providers including United Guarding, Corps Security, and Chubb, developing business across...

The campaign aims to further protect the ONVIF brand and monitor its copyrights, trademarks and logos 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...

Stuart will be developing relationships with businesses across Greater Manchester and the North-west Stuart Pizzey, MBE, has been appointed Police Liaison & Commercial Risk Advisor at The Shield Group, the UK’s largest independent Total Security Solutions (TSS) provider. Mr Pizzey, will be joining The Shield Group to develop relationships with businesses across Greater Manchester and throughout the North-west, advising on business risk and solutions. Mr Pizzey, 52,...

Matrix will showcase hospitality solutions including Hotel IP-PBXs, Video Surveillance & Time-Attendance & Access Control products Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of telecom and security products in India is participating in India Hospitality Expo 2014. Matrix will showcase its range of Hospitality solutions such as Hotel IP-PBXs, Guest Room Phones, Operator Consoles, Hotel Software features, Video Surveillance & Time-Attendance & Access Control. Matrix...