Access control news

The films are ideal for different types of security features Smart card, passport and e-ID manufacturers will be able to integrate next level security features using a patented UV laser-technology thanks to the new LEXAN SD film overlay, a polycarbonate (PC) based material from SABIC, launched recently at the Cartes Secure Connexions trade show in Paris. The demand for more sophisticated solutions to protect government ID cards and other related documents has led SABIC to...

Recently, Guardly announced that its Enterprise E911 solution for smartphones can now be used to enable faster, more effective response during active shooter incidents. The solution is geared towards large private enterprises and uses indoor positioning and mobile apps to detect active shooters earlier, locate people and shooters indoors and streamline communication between people around the shooter and a security operations centre. As indoor positioning is a more recent advancement in security...

The acquisition of Keyscan strengthens both companies’ product offerings Keyscan Inc, is pleased to announce it has been acquired by Kaba Holding AG, based in Switzerland. The acquisition of Keyscan Inc., a recognised leader in networked access control solutions, will strengthen both companies’ product offerings throughout the Americas. “This acquisition confirms the strong brand presence and reputation that Keyscan has built over the past 25 years...

Martin will lead the development of sales for Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Leading UK manufacturers of electronic perimeter security systems, “Harper Chalice Group” have recently announced the appointment of Martin Head as UK Project Sales Manager. With almost 30 years’ experience in the electronic security industry Martin has held system sales roles with Chubb Systems, ADT, Link Integrated and Crimeguard. At Harper Chalice Group Limited Martin...

Mertens-Brennan is a major representative in the south-central US market Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce it has partnered with Mertens-Brennan & Partners, LLC as Keyscan’s new Manufacturer’s Representative serving Texas and Louisiana. “We are pleased to welcome Mertens-Brennan to represent our brand in these lucrative markets,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “There is a wealth of g...

The HID Trusted Tag services pilot results successfully demonstrate its ability to provide “proof of presence” HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced recently the results of its HID Trusted Tag™ Services pilot that successfully demonstrate its ability to provide “proof of presence” and an auditable Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) record of caregivers in patients’ homes. Partnering in the pilot program...

Urmet has installed a range of fully functioning door entry systems at the showroom Urmet is pleased to announce the opening of a new showroom display situated at The Building Centre, central London. This convenient new location is open from Monday to Saturday, all year round, excluding bank holidays. The aim is to enable a wide range of potential users, from architects and developers to security consultants and installers – in fact anyone involved in the door-entry sect...

Secutech 2015 aims to cater to demand for a wider spectrum of safety and security-related products Secutech is the annual international exhibition and conference for world-class manufacturers and discerning buyers of security products and solutions. The 18th edition is officially confirmed to take place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. Mr Parson Lee, Managing Director of organiser Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, said...

The 6-day SANS training event will contain a programme of evening talks and networking opportunities Registration has opened for SANS Brussels 2015, which will host four essential information security training courses at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel from Monday 26 to Saturday 31 January 2015. SANS’ 6-day training event held in the heart of Brussels will also contain a programme of evening talks and networking opportunities with SANS Instructors and industry lead...

COMPRION’s OTAbility constitutes a lab test environment for common OTA communication use cases The CARTES SESAMES Awards presented on Monday, November 3rd 2014, in Paris rewarded the industry’s best innovations. The award in the category “Manufacturing & Test” was given to COMPRION’s OTAbility test solution honoring the need for testing all involved elements of the OTA communication chain and its use cases beyond what is covered by conformance...

Siemens also provides a portfolio of video surveillance products Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has signed an agreement to distribute the Siemens Aliro range of Access Control products. Security Products from Siemens develops and delivers cutting-edge access control and intruder detection products and systems along with a complementary portfolio of video surveillance products and a range of interfaces to third...

Speakers will discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector across the globe Senior level speakers from mining houses will gather to discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector across the globe. Terrorism, the Ebola pandemic, fractured labour relations, theft of equipment and valuable minerals from mines, illegal mining, work place violence and community engagement challenges will be some of the topics covered at this forum next week. A...

Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has launched the newest addition to the RITE Door family of hardware, the D3940 Series dual levers. The Adams Rite D3940 Series dual levers on either side of The TRUE Wood RITE Door activate the top latching mechanism allowing each leaf to operate independently eliminating the need for floor strikes, centre latches, flush bolts, astragals or coordinators. All pre-installed lever x lever hardware features the free-wheeling lever mechanism, so when the out...

The award follows NBM achieving target growth and certifying its technical lead to MOBOTIX “Train the Trainer” programme MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has recognised NBM Distribution Limited, a specialist supplier of data network cabling architecture solutions and security products as its “Newcomer of the Year” following its first full year as the newest UK MOBOTIX distributor. The a...

ISC East announces a new educational programme for its upcoming conference ISC East, the largest security event in the Northeast United States, announced recently a new addition to the educational program at this year’s conference: a three-session program called “Demystifying the Mass Evacuation and Notification Market.” The new program will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 at New York’s Javits Center during the 2014 ISC East conference and is offered free to...

INTERPOL World provides opportunities for solution providers to network with security professionals More than 70 percent of the exhibition space for INTERPOL World, a new international security event taking place from 14-16 April 2015 in Singapore, has been booked by key players in the security landscape. INTERPOL World Expo provides unprecedented opportunities for an expected 250 solution providers to network and interact with some 8,000 international police organisation...

HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has introduced the redesigned Grade 1, windstorm rated 9600 Series electric strike. HES has also introduced a brand new magnetic template, to make strike installation even easier for the 9400, 9500 and 9600 Series electric strikes. The updated 9600 Series is stronger, sleeker and easy to install, as it’s completely surface mounted with no cutting required. It’s been re-engineered for greater strength and durability, with an increase of 25% static st...

Nedap introduces the new AEOS Blue hardware line. This new generation of controllers builds on the successful AEOS Security Management Platform, the first software-based platform for security management. While other security manufacturers pursue growth through acquisitions, Nedap maintains its focus on ongoing investment in this platform. Now on the sixth generation of controller, with AEOS Blue Nedap once again unlocks a new realm of software-driven functionality. The AEOS Blue has the simplici...

The appointments come in the context of future regulation through mandatory business licensing SSAIB, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the UK’s leading fire, security and telecare certification body, has recruited two new manned services assessors to join its team headed by Manned Services Scheme Manager Stephen Grieve. Their appointments come in the context of future regulation through mandatory business licensing – the most significant factor affe...

Key Systems has certified its GFMS integrator software with AMAG’s Symmetry V8 security management system AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that Key Systems, Inc. is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Programme as a Certified Partner. Key Systems has certified its Global Facilities Management System (GFMS) Integrator software with AMAG’s Symmetry™ V...

TRI-ED announces its new logo following its recent acquisition by Anixter Following its recent acquisition by Anixter, TRI-ED Distribution is proud to announce its new logo as well as key management changes. Pat Comunale will now serve as President of Global Security Solutions. James Rothstein will serve as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Dirk Foreman will be responsible for Global/National Integrator Sales, both reporting directly to Pat Comunale. "The union of...

The Houston Police Department received the awards from IACP and SIA  The Houston Police Department and the Greater Houston Retailers Association received the 2014 Michael Shanahan Award for Excellence in Public-Private Cooperation from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Oct. 26 during a ceremony in Orlando, Fla. The Shanahan Award recognises outstanding achievement in the development and implementation...

Lenel Systems International recently announced the integration of its industry-leading OnGuard security management platform with products made by three UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands, bringing enhanced capabilities and ease-of-use to customers. The OnGuard platform now integrates with Otis Elevator Company’s CompassPlus™ building destination management system, the Edwards® EST3 integration life safety systems and Interlogix® TruVision® video recorders. Lenel...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with its new Farpointe P-640 Patagonia reader that supports popular proximity card and tag technologies with an integrated keypad for 2-factor verification applications. The proximity card reader features an expanded eight-inch read range for increased convenience as the user enters a PIN on the key...

Ovum cites Verint as a clear leader for customer interaction analytics capabilities Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced it has been named a Market Leader by industry analyst firm Ovum in the Ovum Decision Matrix: Selecting a Customer Interaction Analytics Vendor, 2014-15 report published September 15. Ovum cites Verint as a clear leader for customer interaction analytics capabilities, for which it achieved the top scores across all 10 technology assessment categories,...

The 2014 Developers’ Plugfest was held in conjunction with Security Essen ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 11th Developers’ Plugfest September 29-October 1 in Dusseldorf, Germany. With record numbers of interoperability implementations and multiple testings of ONVIF conformant video, access control and edge devices, this year’s Developers’ Plugfest was the most fruitful in ONVIF&rsq...

The NCT CBRNe Awards Gala Dinner represented the glamourous highlight of this 3-day event The NCT CBRNe Awards are part of Asia’s premier CBRNe event, The Non-Conventional Threat: CBRNe Asia. During the last three years, NCT CBRNe Asia has become the largest and leading forum in the field of CBRN defense in Asia. After successful regional events in Thailand (2012) and Malaysia (2013), NCT CBRNe Asia 2014 came in its third year to the magnificent Koh Pich (Diamond Island)...

IGC PKI certificate includes both certificate for identity authentication and digital signing and certificate for encryption IdenTrust® (part of HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions), recently announced that it has achieved U.S. Federal Bridge Authority (US FBCA) cross-certification at Basic, Medium Software, Medium Hardware, and PIV-I Assurance levels with its IGC PKI certificate. HID Global exhibited at the Smart Card Alliance Government Confe...

Vanderbilt Industries and IDV Solutions, LLC recently announced that the companies have formed a technical partnership and completed an integration of Vanderbilt’s SMS physical access control system (PACS) with IDV Solutions’ Visual Command Center® enterprise risk visualisation (ERV) platform. Using a combination of the two technologies, security operations teams can visualise alarms for events like doors propped open, windows forced, or unauthorised entry attempts. Visual Comma...

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, announced recently that its new Symmetry V8 software has been expanded to address the specific needs of end users in the federal government market. While Symmetry V8 meets the needs of many vertical markets, the latest V8 software is specifically designed to meet FICAM testing lab requirements for 128-bit credentials, and has been submitted to the U.S. General Servi...