Access control news

The partnership allows Optex and Raytec to capitalise on common synergies in sales and technology Leading sensor manufacturer Optex Co. Ltd of Japan has announced a major investment in the 100% share capital of UK lighting manufacturer Raytec. Raytec are the global leaders in security lighting with a reputation for high performance, high quality products designed, manufactured and supported to the highest standards. This new partnership allows the two companies to capital...

The Samsung stand will be packed with interactive product demonstration areas Samsung has announced that its stand in hall 5 at IFSEC 2012 will be dedicated to demonstrating its ability to support installers and system integrators with Smarter Security solutions.  “Smarter Security is primarily about how customers can upgrade from an analogue system to an IP and network based solution in the smartest possible way for their businesses with the help of Samsung,&rdquo...

Videor sales were in excess of 8 million euros in January 2012 The multibrand distributor Videor kicked off the new year with the best monthly results in the history of the company. Sale in excess of 8 million euros made January 2012 the month with the highest sales in the over 35-year history of the company. A well balanced mix of project business and standard supplies across all business segments made this special success possible. “We are proud of our supplying partne...

G4S Technology introduces the Javelin - a new range of card readers designed and built to look good, be user friendly and reduce environmental impact. The Javelin sets the standard, not only for its green design and build but also through its technological capabilities. The features of the Javelin card reader range have been thought through to provide high security, modern design and usability. The Javelin is one of the first card readers on the market to offer a four line graphical display w...

  Mark Shermetaro served on the Lumidigm Board of Directors for two years Lumidigm Inc., the multi-imaging biometric identity management company, recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lumidigm Board member Mark Shermetaro as CEO. Lumidigm Co-founder, Chairman and CEO Bob Harbour will stay on as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective February 1. "We are fortunate to be able to bring someone with Mark Shermetaro's market-focused bu...

 Scott Bryan, RCDD, PSP has been appointed as Vice President of Sales - Access Systems General Manager of Gallagher Security Curtis Edgecombe announced two significant staff appointments to Gallagher North America, Inc.'s growing base. Scott Bryan, RCDD, PSP has been appointed as Vice President of Sales - Access Systems, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Bryan was formerly Vice President of Security, Southeast at Anixter, Inc., where he had a global and national account focus w...

IndigoVision, a leading provider of complete IP Video security solutions, has launched enhanced support for the Gallagher access control system - formerly known as Cardax FT. IndigoVision's Gallagher Integration Module has been upgraded to support the latest version of Command Centre. The update allows live video from the IndigoVision system to be viewed in the Command Centre Premier v7 and Command Centre Classic v7 user interfaces.A streamlined video integration user interface increases the spa...

Convenient key-ring tags are often the ideal solution for certain access control settings. UK customers recently expressed their enthusiasm for the both stylish and convenient leather keyring, capable of housing Low Frequency, Mifare and Idesco's patented Microlog98 technology tags. Particularly appealing, though, is that this keyring's leather holder is both durable and yet soft enough to not scratch or damage other items it comes in contact with. Idesco has always carried a wide selection of...

   The mobile access control pilot at ASU was the first to validate the use of digital credentials on NFC smartphones HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has successfully completed the world's first university pilot of NFC smartphones carrying digital keys. The pilot was implemented using the company's SIO technology, a key feature of its award-winning, next-generation iCLASS SIO-Enabled (iCLASS SE) credential and...

The partnership strengthens G4S Technology's position as a supplier in the security global technology market Microsoft has recently launched its new Partner Network to keep member organisations up to date and informed of the latest technology advances and providing a range of accreditation in line with their proficiency. G4S Technology has joined the network with a Gold Membership status. Joining at the highest level ensures G4S Technology are one step ahead when it comes to s...

Cognitec Systems, leading provider of face recognition technology, recently released two product upgrades with the new face recognition algorithm B6T8. The new versions of FaceVACS-DBScan and FaceVACS-SDK are now available for integrators and end-customers.While reassuring Cognitec's industry-leading identification performance for various face recognition benchmarks, the B6T8 engine performs particularly well for low resolution images and images with non-frontal view, i.e., faces turned to the s...

Honeywell recently released several software enhancements to its widely used Pro-Watch security management system that allow organisations to more easily add doors to their access control systems. By using a new Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) single-door controller, organisations can add one door at a time to an existing Pro-Watch system, which makes the technology more suitable for companies looking for a cost-effective way to expand their access control systems. The new single-door controllers sim...

  The AssureTec team continuously monitors the actions of the fraudulent document companies News of the rise in fake ID use among underage individuals is pervasive and global, from Oregon to Liverpool, multiple stories like this one are published weekly. From January 26, 2012 on KEZI ABC News, "Generally, over the course of two weeks I might see 60," said OLCC (Oregon Liquor Control Commission) investigator Mark Jeanig. "This lot is almost double and they're all from the E...

 Jonathan Barker, Mitch Mershon and Darren Monroe will help commercialise CNL's PSIM softwareCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its US operations with the addition of three engineers to support knowledge transfer within its partner network.The addition of Jonathan Barker, a senior software development engineer along with Mitch Mershon and Darren Monroe as solutions engineers, is affirmation of...

 Genetec's unified IP security technology and solutions are used across a wide range of vertical marketsGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced recently that it has been selected for the 7th consecutive year as one of Montreal's Top Employers. The annual competition profiles employers in Greater Montreal who lead in providing not only exceptional workplaces but also the most progressive and forward-t...

With the release of Access Professional Edition (APE) 2.1 Bosch Security Systems further enhances its widely-used access control solution for small and medium-sized companies. Thanks to new interfaces, an even larger number of devices and operating systems are now compatible.Since its initial launch, the easy-to-use, scalable access control software APE meets an extensive range of security requirements and assures an easy integration of access control with a variety of security functions, such a...

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations has launched a module for true TCP/IP integration from its EXgarde PRO software suite to alarm specialist Texecom's Premier range of Intruder Alarm panels.  The solution allows full integration of Texecom's Premier range of panels to other serial based devices such as IP CCTV, TDSi's VUgarde NVR providing visual verification of Intruder Alarms through TDSi's EXgarde PRO.John Davies, Managing Direct...

Idesco is delighted to be introducing a pinnacle achievement in secure access control: the Access 8 CD 5 2.0 AES. Why is this reader so much more secure? Quite simply, a 128 bit AES cipher encrypts any data travelling from this already extremely secure access control reader to its hosting system's controller. Furthermore, all access control or security key data processed outside the reader housing is also encrypted. (In our next issue we will present our revolutionary innovation that securely de...

 The G4S partnership will support initiatives to enhance campus public safetyG4S Secure Solutions, (USA) Inc. has become a corporate partner with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, Inc. (IACLEA). The G4S partnership, under a programme developed to honour IACLEA's 50 years of service, will support initiatives to enhance campus public safety at higher education institutions around the world.As a Titanium Plus Corporate Sponsor, G4S has pledged a significan...

 The new website will help create a cost effective link between online access control and physical securityASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new website to demonstrate to security professionals and end users the advantages of latest smart technologies such as Aperio.The new website, at www.assaabloy.co.uk/aperio, has been designed to offer the very latest news and industry updates, product developments and applications.ASSA ABLOY Access Control's new website also has interactive vide...

Bosch Security Systems is launching a new central control unit (CCU) for the DCN conference solutions that extends the functionality of its DCN Wireless System. Enhancements include 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) Rijndael encryption for optimum protection against eavesdropping. This function is especially important for events requiring a high level of security, such as NATO, G8 and EU summit meetings. In addition, the wireless system now features a voice activation mode, which allo...

 The guide includes a basic introduction to risk managementThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new guide for the construction sector intended to give Construction Site Managers an understanding of the techniques needed to secure these vulnerable sites. This includes a basic introduction to risk management and an overview of the practical solutions available.Chris Lawrence, Chairman of the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Security Consultancies secti...

The report analyses current manual techniques and discusses methods for remediating resulting problemsVenafi, the inventor of and market leader in enterprise key and certificate management (EKCM) solutions, recently announced the availability of a report on the critical need for enterprises to deploy automated certificate discovery and management solutions. The report-X.509 Certificate Management: Avoiding Downtime and Brand Damage, published Nov. 4, 2011, by leading research firm Gartner-highl...

The System Sales Group will offer customers with a single point of contact for all of Linear’s products and brands Linear LLC, the leading supplier of electronic products for a host of residential and commercial applications, is excited to announce the re-organisation of its outside sales representatives into the new System Sales Group. Customers now have a single point of contact for all of Linear’s products and brands, inclusive of: Garage Door Operators...

SALTO Systems are already anticipating the new technology with a complete product range of electronic locks At the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, a number of smartphone manufacturers demonstrated how their new models would be able to be used as ‘keys' to unlock doors, much like smart cards do today when used in hotels, universities etc.The secret behind this ability to turn a smartphone into a key comes courtesy of Near Field Communications (NFC) t...

AxxonSoft, developer of the Axxon Intellect Enterprise physical security management platform (PSIM), has completed work with Paxton Access Ltd. to integrate support for the Paxton Net2 access control system into the award-winning Intellect platform. Integration paves the way for configuring and monitoring Paxton Net2 systems, as well as processing information from readers, electromechanical locks, and other Paxton access control devices – all from within the Intellect interface. Physical...

The company has named Trident managing director J. Alberto Yepez Chairman of the BoardAlienVault, creator of OSSIM, the de-facto standard open source SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solution, announced recently that it has closed an $8 million Series B financing led by new investor Trident Capital with participation from existing investors Adara Venture Partners and Neotec. The company has named Trident managing director J. Alberto Yepez Chairman of the Board. Trident principal...

The software application at the centre of Idesco's "emancipation" is DESCoder 2.0 As a leading provider and pioneer of flexible, configurable, open technology solutions, Idesco recently announced the advent of a number of increasingly innovative - and even revolutionary - new concepts in contactless access control. With access control's landscape changing increasingly rapidly, Idesco's announcement fairly enshrines its commitment to protecting businesses' ability to wise...

Asian Securitex delivers an array of innovative security technologies and equipment from around the worldExpanded in show scale, Asian Securitex 2012, Asia's premier International Security, Safety and Fire Protection makes a triumphant return. Organised by Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd, a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, the show will run from 4-6 June 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).Derived from the industry-renowned 4-in-1 Sustainable, Architecture,...

Seaport Security will provide visitors valuable information for determining security strategies While the shipping business continues to remain weak, the need for security against maritime threats has not decreased. Seaports in Asia and around the world face many varied challenges in safeguarding traffic, but whether they are located in developing countries or developed countries, they still have many points of commonality. Seaport Security Asia 2012 will address seaport security issues by allow...