Access control news

Videx Security’s Portal Plus is a networkable access control system with Windows based programming and management software. It can support up to 15000 users and an unlimited number of entrances. Portal Plus allows great flexibility in the design and installation of an access control system, with its modular design and a wide range of robust readers with the latest additions including an external (IP65 rated) finger print reader, a desk mount USB proximity fob/card enrollment reader, compac...

Videx Security has introduced new versions of the 3600 Series Videophone.  Based on the popular 3000 Series, the new variants include both “Standard” and “High End” models that incorporate the latest technology, voice switching techniques as well as an elegant and robust design with a white impact resistant ABS plastic housing. The new Standard 3600 Series improves on many of the functions of the 3000 Series and is also now a more cost effective solution.  The...

Jan De Lange (Managing Director), Lukas Rautenbach (Financial Director) and Les Oates (Director) led the buyout Norbain SA’s management announced a successful Management Buy Out of Norbain SA. The transaction is effective immediately. The buyout has been led by the majority shareholders, Jan De Lange (Managing Director), Lukas Rautenbach (Financial Director) and Les Oates (Director). Jan De Lange said that the big difference the MBO will provide is that we now have more...

SIA suggests the use of biometrics for protecting beneficiaries and patient information Biometric technology could provide a highly effective way to reduce fraud in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, the Security Industry Association (SIA) advised the Senate Finance Committee on Friday. The committee, which has jurisdiction over Medicare and Medicaid, on May 2 released an open letter in which it sought “solutions and suggestions for how to better prevent and combat the...

The NetNodeIS, Intrinsically Safe, is the latest adaptation of Cobham’s world-leading COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) wireless communications product range. Developed specifically for deployment in underground coal mines, the system can remain active and uninterrupted even when an explosive atmosphere has been detected, leading to improved production efficiency and miner safety. The design of the NetNodeIS is based on proven Cobham COFDM technology currently used...

Geoff Zeidler will serve as BSIA Chairman for a two-year period, with support from Julie Kenny Demonstrating the tangible benefits of trade association membership is key to the British Security Industry Association’s future growth and success, says Geoff Zeidler, the Association’s newly-appointed Chairman. In his inaugural address to BSIA members at the Association’s Annual Luncheon, Geoff stressed the importance of “absolute clarity” in setting...

HID Global has shipped over 150 millioneID solutions to governmentsfor citizens IDS around the world HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the company has shipped over 150 million high-technology eID (electronic ID) solutions to governments for citizen IDs around the world. The company’s management team and employees, along with local political and business officials, recently celebrated this milestone in a specia...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of contactless smart credentials and readers, announced recently its new aptiQ™ multi-technology readers, which read both proximity and smart credentials, provide users with a simple migration path to increased credential security levels, including various forms of proximity, MIFARE® Classic and MIFARE DESFire™ EV1. The readers are also NFC compliant, allowing users t...

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the addition of offline survey-taking capabilities to its Voice of the Customer Analytics portfolio. Available this month through its market-leading Vovici Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM) solution, it introduces integrated, offline mobile surveys via an innovative application for iOS-enabled mobile devices. “Verint-Vovici offers customers a single-vendor solution set through which they can collect and analyse feedback from any customer interacti...

Including interface advancements, enlarged vendor independency and compatibility with the latest Windows Internet Explorer 9, Bosch Security Systems introduces a number of updates to its Building Integration System (BIS). The new version 2.5 increases the range of supported devices to more than 1,000 different third party cameras and encoders, making it suitable for even the most complex integration projects. The new system allows further optimised security, safety and communication management i...

The Corps Security and MET agreement will enable MET clients to have remote IP based surveillance As part of its on-going commitment to developing mutually beneficial partnerships with other best in class service providers, Corps Security has joined forces with Managed Enterprise Technologies (MET), a leading ICT solutions specialist. This landmark agreement will provide MET’s clients with the opportunity to benefit from 24/7 remote IP based surveillance via the state o...

Paxton will continue to supply electronic access control system, Net2, to Norbain Following the news this week that Norbain, one of Europe’s most successful distributors of security products, has been acquired by Newbury Investments (UK) from the administrators KPMG; Paxton announce their full commitment and support to the company. The market leaders in access control are fully behind Norbain following the change of ownership and will continue to supply them with the UK...

Texecom's forum will help keep customers updated with the latest developments from Texecom Texecom has launched a free online forum where customers and industry professionals can ask questions, discuss and learn about new developments from the company and within the security industry. Between the knowledge, experience and expertise of the company’s own staff and the community of security professionals, Texecom expects the new forum to offer an ideal platform for trouble...

SimplyRFID and LILIN are proud to announce their new partnership Teamed with SimplyRFID’s NOX software, LILIN’s iMEGAPRO camera series serves as a significant support to  the access-control/asset-tracking industry. Video surveillance is utilized in most business operations today. However, it is not always easy to determine when or where to look on a camera recording. With asset-tracking software, surveillance video becomes more searchable. Realising a ne...

SANS London 2012 is Europe's largest training event for information security professionals SANS London 2012, Europe’s largest training event for information security professionals will this year move from its traditional venue at East London’s Excel conference centre to the Grand Connaught Rooms in vibrant Covent Garden. “The decision has been made based on extensive feedback received from students over the last few years,” explains Gareth Dance, the C...

David Evans is the Project Director of the Close Protection co-ordination unit With the Olympic and Paralympic Games about to arrive in London, time has almost run out for visiting VIPs and dignitaries looking to secure quality Close Protection for their visit to the UK. To help visitors locate a reputable supplier, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated Close Protection co-ordination unit, which puts visiting dignitaries in touch with suppl...

Over the Air (OTA) technology enables remote introduction of new UICC services and applications without the need to exchange the card. The complexity of the OTA setup, however, compels network operators to test comprehensively. COMPRION’s OTA test system simulates complex OTA use cases so that communication errors in this setup are detected before expensive service rollouts. OTA has recently gained importance due to a variety of developments such as the growing supply of uniform basic car...

QNAP Turbo NAS customers can securely access and share files with the TappIn service to safeguard content QNAP Systems, Inc. announced a partnership with TappIn, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of GlobalSCAPE, a leading innovator of secure information exchange solutions for businesses and consumers. TappIn by GlobalSCAPE's secure content mobility solution will be available to QNAP's customers using the storage vendor's popular NAS devices. TappIn provides a secure, integrated...

Honeywell's NetAXS-123 is industry's first to offer video surveillance without the need of DVRs or NVRs Honeywell has added advanced video capabilities to one of its most-popular – and most-affordable – access control systems, giving owners of small to mid-size businesses a new option for improving building security. The company’s award-winning NetAXS-123 offering is the first access control technology of its kind to provide video surveillance without requiri...

Videx Security's GSM access control systems now have a capacity for up to 1000 apartments, or are suitable for just a single property. They are now available in both the popular 4000 Series and vandal resistant versions in standard and digital keypad/LCD display formats. They provide users with complete freedom of control and are a truly wireless access control solution. They use mobile phone technology to communicate with and operate doors or automatic gates.  Both GSM kits and systems ar...

G4S Technology announces the launch of the Symmetry V7 software. This feature-rich release builds on the extensive Symmetry Security Management System with new modules, features and dynamic enhancements that significantly improve functionality, reliability, security and compatibility.  All Symmetry software suites, including Professional, Enterprise and Global Editions and all optional modules are now available in Symmetry V7. This simplifies the Symmetry product offering and allows end use...

Suprema launches BioEntry W, a Fingerprint IP reader featuring vandal-resistant and waterproof structure. With its   rugged IP65/IK08 certified protective structure, BioEntry W designed for outdoor installation and harsh operating environments. Packed in a mullion-sized body, BioEntry W features multi award-wining Suprema fingerprint algorithm with loads of innovative features. For outdoor installations, BioEntry W offers class-leading dust and water protection by featuring IP65 certi...

The program is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access control Honeywell announced recently that Minnesota-based Floyd Total Security has joined the Honeywell First Alert Professional Dealer Program, the largest independent security dealer network in North America. Floyd Total Security is a security provider that serves residential and commercial customers primarily in the education, government, retail and healthcare industries....

Honeywell's First Alert Professional Program is the largest independent security dealer network in the USA Honeywell has welcomed one of southern California’s longest-standing security dealers to its First Alert Professional Program, the USA’s largest independent security dealer network. Pacific Alarm Systems provides installation, security monitoring and response services to approximately 4,500 homes and businesses throughout Los Angeles County.  The family-...

StarChip®, expert in designing and qualifying Smart Card ICs, and CEA-Leti, the leading French semiconductor research institute, have signed an agreement to develop a Contactless Front End for Smart Card applications. The Contactless Front End is the result of Leti’s many years of expertise in Contactless and will enable applications such as Transport, Banking and Identity. This partnership includes technology and know-how transfer to StarChip® to address all the aspects of the Co...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions, has introduced a new Steelcraft door solution that includes the Von Duprin Concealed Vertical Cable System factory installed in an L-Series door. This new system eliminates the frustrations that both installers and end users have continuously faced with exit devices using traditional vertical rod systems and is an offering that can be ordered as a complete opening solution directly from Steelcraft....

Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the new Linear® VMC1 Video Security Intercom System, a centralised security solution that delivers live video, audio, whole-home intercom, door releases, alarm triggers, and remote monitoring features in one highly-capable and flexible system. The VMC1 Master Station is the central hub of the system and has a 5.6” color video screen that can monitor any door equipp...

Ocularis-X server software enables web and mobile clients to access live and playback HD video streams At Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2012, OnSSI is featuring its groundbreaking Ocularis-X technology in a powerful live demonstration. To help celebrate this innovative technology, OnSSI is offering two promotions including a discount for qualified educational institutions and a low-cost upgrade to the latest version of Ocularis. The 2012 Education Promotion provides a 40 per...

Gallagher announces the latest additions to its premium integrated security solution. Gallagher’s Command Centre integrates electronic access control, intruder alarms management, perimeter security and compliance management in a single scalable platform. Gallagher Command Centre resides on an organisation’s IT network and stores information about cardholders, the site, and system activity. This business-connected security platform delivers security from the perimeter to the hub, and...

eIQnetworks, Inc., the only global provider of a unified situational awareness solution, recently announced that eIQ’s SecureVue® has received Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) certification from the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST). SecureVue customers can leverage the latest SCAP policies and content to streamline and automate DISA STIG compliance and meet continuous monitoring requirements mandated by NIST 800-53, FDCC, USGCB and DIACAP. Federal cust...