Access control news

  Ray Keddington appointed Account Manager for PaxtonRay Keddington has joined Paxton Access Inc as Account Manager. Paxton Access Inc is the US Sales and Marketing office for Paxton Access Ltd, the internationally expanding British manufacturer of access control systems. Ray will be responsible for generating new business and sales in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. He will offer guidance, training and support to dealers and integrators. With over 25 y...

 Several industry leaders have joined SIA's board of directorsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that several industry leaders have joined its Board of Directors. Seven new directors were elected to two-year terms on the now-16-member Board in a vote by SIA members at the association's annual meeting on October 30 in New York City."As SIA's membership evolves to reflect the marketplace, so has our Board, and I'm very excited about our new directors and the k...

  Switchnet Systems is supplying the entire product requirement for 'The Snowcentre' in Hemel HempsteadMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is supplying the entire product requirement for an exciting installation at Britain's soon to be premier indoor snow sports destination.  ‘The Snowcentre' in Hemel Hempstead will recreate alpine conditions with a huge 160m main slope and 100m lesson slope, both over 3...

Genetec and iView Systems collaborate to introduce an LPR solution globallyGenetec and iView Systems, leading Canadian technology companies, announced partnership and delivery of fully integrated License Plate Recognition for the iTrak Incident Reporting and Risk Management Platform.iViews' iLPR (Intelligent License Plate Recognition) software employs Genetec's proven AutoVu Sharp IP based license plate recognition camera, delivering advanced digital video processing and plate mat...

  Designed as a mobile unit solution, the imFAST terminal enables banks to extend their services to remote areasHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its MIFARE® Easy Reader Board is incorporated into Integra Micro Systems' innovative imFAST financial terminal.  Designed as a mobile unit solution, the imFAST terminal enables banks to extend their services to remote areas without large capital and infrastructur...

 By combining G4Tec Symmetry with Imprivata OneSign, customers will have a way to centrally manage their policies for both physical and logical accessImprivata®, Inc., the converged authentication and access management company, today announced a partnership with Group 4 Technology (G4Tec), a market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of fully integrated security solutions throughout the world. Under the agreement, the companies will combine Imprivata's award-winning OneSi...

  In addition to selling Dedicated Micros' CCTV products, CSD is geared-up to deliver a high level of technical supportCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the appointment of Central Security Distribution (CSD) as a key distribution partner for its industry leading products across Australia.The agreement will allow CSD, from November 3, 2008, to offer its customers a full range of DM distribution products including Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) such as the n...

  A presentation at the Salto Systems roadshowAn audience of security specification professionals enjoyed discovering how the latest battery powered wireless access control technology could help them to achieve cost effective and fit-for-purpose security solutions at a SALTO Systems roadshow in the Cotswolds.The first in a series of roadshows taking place across the UK during 2008/9, the event at the Calcot Manor hotel near Tetbury was organised jointly by SALTO Systems and local SALTO...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

  Tony Duke, Sales Excutive (North UK) and Paul Taylor, Sales Manager (UK)ACT is delighted to announce the addition of Tony Duke to its UK Sales Team.  Tony has joined the company as Sales Executive for the North UK region.  He has a number of years experience in the access control and security industry and is a welcome addition to ACT.          Tony's appointment follows the appointment of Paul Taylor as UK Sales Manager earl...

 The Italian and the Spanish websites provide an overview of innovative LEGIC reader technologyLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, strengthen its position in southern European market and presents its Italian and Spanish website. That way, the company continues its international focusing and reacts to the increasing demand of Italian and Spanish end customers and system integrators for LEGIC advant based solution...

  ACT has developed a full range of training programsAccess Control Technology has developed certified training for our popular range of access control products that will provide the candidate with the fundamental skills to design, operate, install and commission access control systems.Certified training has now become more important for the industry and ACT has developed a full range of training programs that cover standalone and networked access control solutions.  Each module i...

 The telephone conference call featured a question and answer segment with the management Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced IP-video network solutions, released its first quarter earnings after the market closed on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.Optelecom-NKF president and CEO Edmund Ludwig lead a conference call to discuss first quarter results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, May 1, 2008. Interested parties were welcome to call 800-638-481...

 Group 4 Technology are holding a series of seminars on the future of building security Group 4 Technology are holding a series of seminars on the future of building security for businesses.  One of the key topics of the seminar focuses on the move towards network based IP solutions, how this is drawing more people at management level into security decisions and a look at the technology driving this change.Another area of focus is the integration of a company's current security sy...

  Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of the Octavian GroupOctavian Security's mine of information and expertise has helped the company to land a new contract that will see its personnel protecting the headquarters of the Coal Authority.The Authority, with its Headquarters in Berry Hill, Mansfield, is responsible for the licensing of coal mining operations in Britain and dealing with the historic legacy of past coal mining. Octavian Security, whose high standards have established it as an industry leade...

  The new partnership between LEGIC and Cash Systèmes Industrie opens the way to new e-payment applications for end users in FranceLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading provider of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, is announcing a partnership with the French company Cash Systèmes Industrie, which is specialised in the design and manufacturing of point of sale terminals.  The partnership will allow Cash Systèmes Industrie to integrate LEG...

 130 GSMS' Channel Partners and guests will attend the conferenceThe countdown has begun to the highlight of 2008 for Gallagher Security Management Systems (GSMS) as it prepares to host its largest ever international partner conference on 24 - 27 November.As parent company, Gallagher Group, celebrates 70 years in business, 130 of GSMS' Channel Partners and guests from 17 countries will converge at the Head Office in Hamilton, New Zealand for five days of conference and a...

 INSIDE Contactless will be able to provide HID with access to the contactless payment platformHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity,recently announced that it has established an agreement with INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced open-standard contactless chip technologies, to manufacture contactless prelaminates for INSIDE Contactless based upon the MicroPass® intelligent payment platform."The expansion of our part...

  HID Global promotes Anthony BallHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Anthony Ball has been appointed Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Identity and Access Management (IAM), for HID Global, reporting to Steve Wagner, senior vice president.  In his new role, Mr. Ball will play a strategic role in realising market-facing synergies, while focusing on driving innovative growth initiatives...

  Paul Jones, Business Development Manager for Sony productsNorbain has appointed a dedicated business development manager, Paul Jones, to support the popular Sony brand.  Sony has an extensive IP and analogue line up and has seen significant growth since appointing Norbain as a key distributor."We are delighted to appoint Paul as business development manager for Sony products," says Andrew Pigram, Norbain's technical director.  "Paul has continued to develop h...

 Graham Brown, Sales Excutive (Ireland) and Paul Taylor, Sales Manager (United Kingdom) Paul Taylor has joined ACT as UK Sales Manager with responsibilities for all sales operations in the UK.  Paul has extensive experience in the access control market having worked in both manufacturing and distribution.  ACT are delighted to announce the following additions to our sales team.  We wish both Paul and Graham every success in their new roles.Paul Taylor has joine...

  Multi-technology smart cards support HID's installed base of physical access control cards whilst reinforcing the global move to a single cross-platform card used for multiple applicationsHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, has announced that it has acquired Nectar smart card .NET technology, based on Microsoft.NET, from StepNexus and Hive Minded. Nectar is a commercial and licensable reference implementation of a .NET...

 Hirsch drives open and secure network computing standards into physical security industry Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of physical access control and security management solutions to enterprises and government agencies, announced it has joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and will participate in its Trusted Network Connect (TNC) work group to enable more secure computing across the enterprise.  By joining with other TCG member companies such as IBM, HP, Microsoft,...

  SALTO chose Essen to preview its new concept in access controlSALTO Systems says visitor numbers to its stand at this years Security 2008 show in Essen, which was a joint collaboration with its European partner EVVA, was unprecedented due to the eagerly anticipated launch of its new XS4 RFID self-programmable contactless access control system.For the first time ever worldwide, the company chose Essen to present its new concept in access control that allows users to ‘jump' up to...

  Bamber Bridge FC's ground has been renamed the QED StadiumQED, national distributor of CCTV and security equipment have invested in their local "Grass Roots" football team Bamber Bridge FC.The initial 3-year deal means that Bamber Bridge FC's ground has been renamed to the QED Stadium.  Currently top of the Unibond League, Bamber Bridge have had a great start to the season after narrowly missing promotion last year.Dave Arrowsmith and Ian Smith, company directors at QE...

  ioimage intelligent video devices to run on Genetec's IP video management solutionioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced it has entered into a technology partnership with Genetec, a leader in innovative networked security solutions.  As a result of this partnership, ioimage's video analytics devices can now be seamlessly integrated into Omnicast™, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, enabling surveillance video to...

  Fermax will be showcasing the new Cityline audio and video entry system panel at MATELEC 2008The FERMAX company, specializing in digital audio and video door entry systems, will be taking part in MATELEC 2008 to reveal their commercial proposal to stimulate and encourage the replacement and maintenance market: the FERMAX formula for change from audio to video door entry. FERMAX will discuss the real opportunity and how to materialize it in the shape of busine...

  Nathan Cummings, Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that Nathan Cummings has been designated a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (IISSCC).  Augmenting the company's recent commitment to logical access applications, Mr. Cummings certification demonstrates HID'...

 Paul Cave, Infrastructure Market Development Manager for Mayflex, fundraising mission will take place over 12 month periodMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and IP physical security solutions distributor, has joined forces with Acorns Children's Hospice in a fundraising venture which will see Paul Cave, Market Development Manager for Mayflex, travel the entire coastline of the UK and Northern Ireland by motorbike.Acorns Children's Hospice is a registered charity that was estab...