Access control news
Intercede, a leading developer of powerful smart card and identity management software, Hirsch Electronics, a leading provider of physical security management systems and Ultra Electronics, the manufacturer of Magicard secure ID card printers, are pleased to announce a major technology partnership. This partnership will enable any organisation or Government agency to enhance efficiency, increase security and reduce costs by consolidating multiple identity and security credentials onto a si...
Open doors and pay your drinks with your mobile phone. This vision comes true with the latest development of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd. LEGIC's contactless all-in-one card applications are embedded in mobile phones based on the Near Field Communication technology (NFC). The proven all-in-one card technology is planned to be available on leading third party smart card based NFC mobile phones.The scalable and flexible LEGIC technology platform can be combined and extended freely according...
Reinforcing its breadth of products and services available to the indirect sales channel, Stanley Security Solutions will be highlighting its Stanley Security Products range at IFSEC 2007.The company has previously exhibited at the show under the PAC brand and PAC Oneplatform Technology for use in access control applications will continue to be a major element of this year's stand, with product demonstrations and range enhancements on show.Following the company's acquisition last year of...
Acquisition supports commitment to market leadership in smart card technology HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry and part of ASSA ABLOY's Global Technologies Division, announced that it has acquired Integrated Engineering (IE), the Amsterdam-based contactless smart card reader manufacturer. Integrated Engineering is known for developing high quality contactless smart card solutions including MIFARE/DESFire products and solutions for security, identification,...
HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that Anthony Ball has been named Managing Director of HID Global, EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), reporting to Steve Wagner, Chief Operating Officer. Effective May 1, 2007, Mr. Ball will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of business objectives and growth for the EMEA region. In his new role, Mr. Ball succeeds David Sullivan, who was recently named Presi...
Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced Bill Kirk, who rejoined the company in 2004, has been promoted to Vice President. Kirk has been in charge of handling the nation's most important anti-terrorist applications, including embassies, power plants, airports and other infrastructure venues."In just the three years since I came back to Delta, we've made incredible prod...
HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that Troy S. Dunson has been named Senior Sales Engineer, supporting the company's recently released CrescendoTM series smart cards, reporting to Debra Spitler, executive vice president of HID ConnectTM. In this newly created position, Mr. Dunson will be responsible for supporting the business objectives of the new smart card series to meet the growing demand for a single card for logical and physi...
Intercom specialist Complus Teltronic Ltd will be exhibiting systems that can integrate with car park equipment such as entry/exit barriers, security offices (on-site and remote), mobile radios, CCTV installations and POF machines at Parkex 2007.Of particular note are the new intercom devices for roadside parking meters that offer a choice of GSM or IP links to a central parking control office. By providing the means for immediate verbal communication with the control office, it's expe...
CEM AC2000 SE® system secures Europe's largest urban tunnelTyco Fire & Security has announced it has completed a major contract to provide a comprehensive and fully integrated security management solution for the prestigious Dublin Port Tunnel, Ireland. The solution to secure one of the largest tunnels of its kind in Europe incorporates the highly secure CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) access control system. Installed by ADT Ireland, AC2000 SE not only provides the tunne...
Promotion signals company's strategic alignment toward growing regional demandHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that William Burns has been promoted to managing director of HID - Asia Pacific, reporting to Steve Wagner, chief operating officer. In his new role, Burns succeeds Lester Doig, who served as managing director since 2001. Burns will be responsible for setting the business objectives, strategy development and tactical acti...
At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Rinspeed AG will once again exhibit one of their legendary concept cars: the "Rinspeed eXasis". The car is transparent and combines the latest materials with innovative design. Project partner Kaba has equipped the car with ultra-modern identification technology which represents a milestone in user-friendliness and process security.Thanks to Kaba technology, the new concept car by Rinspeed can be used only by an authorized driver. What is more, the...
UK security software vendor fingerPIN Ltd is gearing up to sign its first distributors as it announces its official channel launch.The company, which has been operating since June 2006, has been selling via the direct route to the UK market and is now keen to supplement this by establishing a channel quickly. It is due to sign two, as yet unnamed, distributors later this month.fingerPIN offers OEMs, systems integrators, VARs and distributors logical and physical access solutions using its patent...
Brighton, UK, 9 February 2007 - Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has launched a new web site at http://www.paxton.co.uk. Cleverly designed to meet the unique and distinct needs of installers, end users and OEM customers, the site incorporates a variety of new features including a Skype facility for free technical support and a range of software tutorials. "The design and content of our new web site accurately pro...
This year's ISC West 2007, promises to be more of everything! More security product manufacturers, more security professionals, more new programming and more education! With all of this, ISC West continues to surpass others as the premier, annual gathering of the security industry.To date, the ISC West overall pre-registration number is up by an average of 10 percent comparatively from last year's number at this time, according to ISC West registration data. With a...
New personnel and larger facility support Brivo's growth and expanded product and service portfolioBrivo Systems, LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced their move to a larger facility and the addition of several staff members. Brivo strives to meet customer needs with unparalleled support and a superior product line. To maintain excellence, Brivo has added three major staff positions within the past two months. Dana Kellogg has com...
Expansion and development are keys to company's future growthHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that David Sullivan has been named president of Fargo Electronics, reporting to Denis Hébert, president and CEO of HID Global. In this position, Mr. Sullivan will be responsible for setting the strategy and development of business objectives for Fargo Electronics, a global leader in the development of secure technologies for identity car...
Frontline Security Solutions has acquired a 6000 square feet building adjacent to their existing headquarters in Chalfont St Peters.The new building, which is on two floors, will provide facilities for Frontline's fast growing sales team, support desk and project department."With the support of our ever increasing list of loyal clients, 2006 was a very successful year for us with turnover up by 66%," said Peter McKelvey, Director of Frontline Security Solutions. "We cont...
HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, will demonstrate its iCLASS® 13.56 MHz smart card technology at the 10th Annual Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee Kickoff Reception and Technology Exhibition, January 31, 2007. The Tech Exhibition event will highlight some of the key issues driving policy-making in the 110th Congress. Hands-on demonstrations of the latest technologies in hardware, video content, biometrics, consumer electronic...
Industry leading solutions on display for terminal security and operational managementCEM Systems, part of Tyco Fire & Security will display a range of advanced industry leading solutions for airports, airlines and ports at Passenger Terminal Expo, Stand 2078. With over 80% of UK airports and many other large airports worldwide using a CEM access control system, the Passenger Terminal Expo will offer CEM the opportunity to share worldwide industry experience on the use of access contro...
Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has announced significant price reductions across its range of TOUCHLOCK keypads. Recommended retail price savings range from 12.5% to 33% and are valid throughout 2007. TOUCHLOCK keypads are available as compact systems or for use with Switch2 and Net2 systems, thereby providing a suitable keypad for every application. Two models are available. The ‘K' series backlit...
Nortech Control Systems have appointed Rod Munn as the new Engineering and Operations Director.Munn, 37, is a Chartered Engineer with an Electronic Engineering B.Eng Hons and has been with Nortech for a number of years as General Manager. His role will focus on product development in the access control and parking solutions. He is also driving the company's expansion plans.More on Nortech Control Systems
Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) has hired Simon Press as a new Sales Consultant for the Group 4 Technology Electronic Security Systems group. His territory includes the East Midlands / South Yorkshire region. Simon is responsible for generating new business within his territory and for managing existing customer accounts. He reports to Mark Robinson, National Sales Manager.Simon has worked in the security industry for 10 years. He began his career at Gardiner Security Ltd, wor...
Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has announced a further expansion to its field sales team. Dave Smith joined the company at the beginning of October and is responsible for the South West and Midlands region. Prior to Paxton Access, Dave worked for Initial Fire and Security specifying intruder alarm, CCTV, access control and other security systems to end users and electrical contractors.With almost ten years...
Appointment signals commitment to the Identification Systems ChannelHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, recently announced that Dani Brunner, HID's Mid-Atlantic regional manager for the installing channel, has accepted the newly created position of Western regional manager for the AccessID subsidiary of HID Global. Reporting to Chris Sincock, vice president of business development, Ms. Brunner will be responsible for sales of the Identification Syste...
Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video management software, is buttressing its phenomenal growth in the USA by hiring new managers in its Americas subsidiaryDemand for IP video surveillance solutions is growing fast worldwide, with projections for double-digit annual growth in the security industry over the coming years. In the USA particularly, Homeland Security has heightened the focus and support in this area, shoring up security initiatives nationwide.&nb...
LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications, and DBS, the supplier of technical institutional vending solutions, have entered into a licence partnership. DBS is now working directly with LEGIC as an independent system integrator.DBS stands for the German equivalent of "Service, Budget and System". The name says it all: the company provides cost-saving technical solutions for catering in industry, in h...
HID Connect, the partnership arm of HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, was proud to hold its first EMEA region iNNOVATION conference on November 29-30, 2006. Introducing HID Connect to development partners in EMEA, the event followed the success of the iNNOVATION2006 conference held in San Diego in September 2006.More than 20 development partners participated in the two-day event held at the Radisson SAS hotel at London Stansted airport. To supplement...
Paxton Access Limited, a market-leading manufacturer of intelligent access control solutions, has signed up Aspectis Kft. as a distributor in Hungary. This is Paxton Access's first venture into the Eastern European market and is part of its expansion strategy. The Hungarian market is growing rapidly with an ever-increasing demand for security solutions. Aspectis Kft. is the leading value added distributor of networked video solutions in Hungary with a reseller network...
Connecticut Manufacturing Facility receives prestigious honourHID Global Corporation, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that its North Haven, CT manufacturing facility has been awarded the Connecticut Silver Shingo Prize. The award serves as recognition of a company that has solved challenging manufacturing process problems, and in the process, is working toward transforming into a world-class organisation.Building on the foundation established by 2005&...
Nortech Control Systems have launched a new webiste. The new site has been organised into two sections which represent the company's two strategic markets. The 'Parking & Automation' and 'Access Control' divisions have been set up to help users find the information they require quicker and easier. All the information and tools from the previous site are available, plus more. Nortech have provided more detailed product information and recent case studies.Find the...