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Morse Watchmans’ Mobile App enables authorised users to see a wide range of live information Morse Watchmans continues to build on its technology leadership in key control and management systems with an enhanced product line-up on display this week at ASIS. Featured enhancements to the KeyWatcher® Touch include scheduled reports and automatic email notifications as well as key reservations. Morse Watchmans is also showcasing the KeyWatcher® Illuminated, KeyWatche...

1107xD maglock and the 1107xEDR delayed egress actuating maglock offer smart features in a slim configuration Dortronics Systems recently introduced two new electromagnetic locks for use with a variety of door and frame types at ASIS 2013 (booth # 895). The 1107xD maglock and the 1107xEDR delayed egress actuating maglock offer smart features in a slim configuration and at a competitive price. Both units deliver fail-safe operation, releasing instantly upon command or loss of...

IP 65 rating protects against water projected from a nozzle from any direction Dortronics Systems is unveiling its new line of WR5276 heavy duty push button switches this week at ASIS (booth # 895). The exterior grade switches are constructed of brushed stainless steel for use in even the most unforgiving environments and are rated to a sealing degree of IP65. “The addition of the WR5276 Series is a natural extension of our push button control solutions,” said Bry...

Morse to showcase the KeyWatcher Illuminated, KeyWatcher TrueTouch management software package at ASIS Morse Watchmans continues to build on its technology leadership in key control and management systems with an enhanced product line-up on display this week at ASIS. Featured enhancements to the KeyWatcher Touch include scheduled reports and automatic email notifications as well as key reservations. Morse Watchmans is also showcasing the KeyWatcher Illuminated, KeyWatcher True...

SWP padlocks are available in two styles: mechanical locks and electromechanical locks At ASIS 2013, Abloy, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is exhibiting its Super Weather Proof (SWP) padlocks, a range of super-tough locks that can withstand the most severe weather conditions and environmental extremes. “The demands placed on locks that have to withstand harsh conditions are extreme, and most locks simply can’t function for very long in such environments,” said...

The A100-3090H offers all the benefits of keyless security along with compatibility with Aperio technology At ASIS 2013, Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, will debut the Adams Rite A100-3090H keyless entry control system that pairs an Adams Rite locking device and ASSA ABLOY Aperio® wireless hub. This unique package is ideal for customers who want to add electronic access control to a narrow stile aluminium door without adding another credential or access control sy...

The HES KS100 uses a company’s existing credentials and ID badges to extend access control At ASIS 2013, HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company will introduce its KS100 Server Cabinet Lock, a wireless access control lock that is specifically designed to provide improved security in server rooms. The KS100 leverages the company’s Aperio® technology, which enables mechanical locks to be wirelessly linked to a new or existing electronic access control system. The HES KS...

The ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry's most innovative new products Underscoring its position as one of the security industry’s leading innovators, Medeco has been awarded the Security's Best Award at the ASIS 2013 Accolades Competition for its M100 iClass Aperio mortise cylinder. The ASIS Accolades is an awards competition that recognises the security industry's most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions. A tea...

Mul-T-Lock’s ProQsimity offers a simplified access control solution for any access point At ASIS 2013, Mul-T-Lock will be offering a host of comprehensive, wireless electronic access control (EAC) solutions. Mul-T-Lock will feature ProQsimity wireless self-contained locksets, cylinders, readers and accessories for access control and CLIQ e-cylinders and smart keys, which offer wire-free electromechanical locking. “We are about providing the right solution for the...

6000 Series is designed to provide intelligent, superior door control for high-usage, heavy-duty applications At ASIS 2013 Norton Door Controls, an ASSA ABLOY Group company will showcase the 6000 Series Low Energy Operator, the newest addition to its PowerMatic® family of operators. The 6000 Series is designed to provide intelligent, superior door control for high-usage, heavy-duty applications. The 6000 Series Operator combines intelligent door control with reliable, ene...

Traka’s M-Series manages up to 20 keysets, S-Series up to 60 keysets and the L-Series up to 180 keysets Traka, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is exhibiting the latest generation of its electronic key cabinets at ASIS 2013. The Traka Key Cabinets are designed to control and automate the process of issuing keys to employees and ensuring they are returned at the end of each work day making sure sensitive keys never leave the workplace. Negating the need for manual issue whil...

The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility Underscoring its commitment to access control for today’s digital home, Yale is at ASIS 2013 demonstrating its line of Yale Real Living™ intelligent locks and supporting its extensive roster of top integration partners exhibiting here. The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility to mak...

Lumidigm recently announced that Invixium’s new IXM SENSE access control reader delivers an unparalleled end user experience by combining multispectral fingerprint imaging technology supplied by Lumidigm coupled with Invixium’s sophisticated matching algorithm which delivers 10,000 matches per second. It is the industry’s first biometric product using Android OS (Jelly Bean) and an integrated presence detection sensor. IXM SENSE also boasts an IP65 rating, power over ethernet (...

Glassgate 300 offers high security with barriers up to five feet high Smarter Security, provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, recently announced the availability of Fastlane® Glassgate 300. Among barrier turnstiles, Glassgate 300 pushes the design edge with an unprecedented openness but also offers high security with barriers up to five feet high. The IP-enabled optical turnstile will make its debut in booth no. 1705 at ASIS Inter...

The educational session, “The Future of NFC Enabled Mobile Devices,” will be held on September 24 Attendees to the ASIS Exhibition September 24-26 will be able to learn how both corporate and university campuses have implemented successful Near Field Communications (NFC) aptiQmobile deployments. The newest pilot, Heartland Payment Systems, the fifth largest payments processor in the United States, is now deploying employee owned Android smart phones as an access cr...

Dr Steven Fawkes and Jeremy Towler will be the keynote speakers at Smart Building Conference 2013 in London The Smart Building Conference 2013, to be held at Dexter House, London, on Tuesday 15 October, will be keynoted by two of British industry’s most renowned authorities on energy efficiency and building systems, the organisers announced recently. The first keynote will be delivered by Dr Steven Fawkes, Chairman of Day One Energy Solutions and author of the &lsqu...

The P2000 system integrates video surveillance, fire alarms and building management systems Johnson Controls, a global leader in building technology and services, now offers more options for customers to protect their people, property and assets. The company will unveil updates to its P2000 security management system, now compatible with Authentic Mercury™ access control hardware from Mercury Security Corporation®, the world’s largest provider of open platform...

G4S has partnered on a global scale with ASSA ABLOY Access Control to create a state-of-the-art integration between its Symmetry Security Management System and ASSA ABLOY’s innovative Aperio wireless lock technology platform. ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online and offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade...

HID Global announces its expansion of pivCLASS product portfolio of credential authentication solutions HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has expanded its pivCLASS® product portfolio with an extensive family of credential authentication solutions that enables customers to comply with government physical access control mandates. The pivCLASS suite now incorporates a comprehensive family of software solutions from Codeben...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, introduces its new BEST electric strike offerings – the ES4 and ES5 – to its comprehensive line of electrified locking solutions. Used in a variety of access control applications, electric strikes are the most commonly used electrified locking hardware. With the release of the BEST ES4 and ES5 electric strikes, STANLEY Security aims to offer a more complete solution for securing an electronic a...

SMC is a key component of the Genetec Synergis IP access control system Genetec™, a global leader in unified IP security systems and 2013 Access Control Product of the Year winner in the UK, will demonstrate new features of its upcoming Synergis Master Controller (SMC) v.2.1 release for the first time at ASIS 2013 (Booth # 1914).  The SMC, a key component of the Genetec Synergis IP access control system, is an intelligent door controller designed to secure the facil...

Ultra Electronics Card Systems, a global manufacturer of ID card printers and solutions, announces the latest addition to its Magicard line of secure identification card printers - the Ultra-LE laser engraver. Featuring a newly developed laser engine, the Ultra-LE is able to create high security, personalised cards on demand. The Ultra-LE weighs only 25 kg and is portable, allowing government and private organisations to deploy identity credentials quickly and securely across multiple sites dire...

John Davies suggests that the inclusion of this technology indicates biometric security has become more mainstream “As the world has been getting the first glimpses of the new Apple iPhone 5C and 5S, it’s not the funky colours of the 5C that have caught my eye but the fingerprint reader that has been introduced on the new 5S. Whilst fingerprint readers are nothing new, I believe the inclusion of this technology on a smartphone is an important indication that biomet...

Innometriks' Rhino Touch biometric readers feature Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers featuring Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors are now being installed by a major biometric integrator to validate TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards at approximately 400 TWIC card pick-up locations. The TWIC programme provides a tamper-resistant biometric crede...

ASSA ABLOY's Aperio range of products will be showcased at the event ASSA ABLOY Access Control together with Gallagher Security will be presenting an integrated approach to access control at Higher Education Expo. Held at London Olympia on 17th October 2013, ASSA ABLOY Access Control and Gallagher are on stand 41, showing the latest integrated access control systems and innovative new product releases. On display will be the revolutionary Aperio wireless locking solution, w...

DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company an experienced leader in border security technology, announced significant upgrades to its popular RedRock Integrated Geolocation system with the addition of high-speed frequency scanning and multiple target acquisition features. The enhancements boost performance in the field when identifying targets that are using radio frequency signals. With high-speed scanning, users are able to identify multiple targets offering a more rapid situational asse...

aptiQ smart credentials increase the security of information kept on a card Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that Key Systems, Inc., manufacturer of high security electronic asset control devices and high security management software to provide real-time event reporting has joined the aptiQ Alliance program. Customers can now use one credential, a high security aptiQ smart card, with Key Systems, Inc. products to gain access to and track medical devices,...

STANLEY Security announces its $500,000 school grant program to keep schools safer STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, announces its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program to help schools enhance their security on campuses. As part of STANLEY’s mission to make communities and schools safer, the company is providing funding opportunities for U.S. schools to receive security products and services through a $500,000 grant prog...

Multifactor authentication on a single sensor is now possible for organisations that require assured authentication Lumidigm recently announced that attendees at the Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo (BCC), to be held at The Tampa Convention Centre September 17-19, will be able to see a multispectral imaging sensor natively read two different authentication factors, a fingerprint and a new optical barcode credential, at the Lumidigm booth (# 329). Multifactor...

Lumidigm provides multifactor authentication for organisations that require assured authentication Lumidigm recently announced that attendees at the Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo(BCC), to be held at The Tampa Convention Center September 17-19, will be able to see a multispectral imaging sensor natively read two different authentication factors, a fingerprint and a new optical barcode credential, at the Lumidigm booth (# 329). Multifactor authentication on...