Access Control


Viscount Systems Technology Receives U.S. Government Approval

Freedom Access Control security solution approved as fully-compliant FICAM solution under PACS 13.02 topology.

Honeywell Enhances Connected Home Offering by Adding Voice Commands to Tuxedo Touch

Video recording and remote software downloading among other updates to popular home and business controller.

Quantum Secure Chosen as a Security Executive Council Solution Innovation Partner

Program is an informed diligence process that provides end users with a degree of confidence as they choose security products and providers.

ADT to Offer New Remote and Mobile Products

ADT to Offer New Remote and Mobile Products

The home security company begins its movement into home-control products.

Eid Passport Partners with HID Global to Enhance Highest Assurance ID Management Solution

Partnership combines HID Global pivCLASS technology and ActivID Credential Management System with Eid Passport’s RAPIDGate Premier solution.

Code Blue Corporation Receives Lenel Factory Certification

Code Blue’s ToolVox interfaces with the Lenel OnGuard access control security system.

HID Trusted Tag Services Enable iZipline's Internet of Things Platform to Deliver

iZipline embeds HID Trusted Tag Services into its cloud-based platform to eliminate counterfeiting and enhance engagement between global brands and consumers’ mobile devices.

Ensuring Fleet Operations Don

Ensuring Fleet Operations Don't Become a Runaway Vehicle

Acquire data to recognize where the issues are and then create a system to train employees to avoid risk.



Anixter International Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Tri-Ed

Accelerates Anixter’s strategic security growth initiative, significantly advancing their existing capabilities and footprint.

Quantum Secure Debuts SAFE for Secure Cloud

SaaS solution makes SAFE accessible to SMB users and resellers.

Allegion to Feature New ENGAGE Technology-enabled Schlage Wireless Electronic Locks at ASHE

Allows healthcare organizations to easily migrate from mechanical locks to electronic access control.

Aiphone Corporation Receives Lenel Factory Certification

Aiphone Corporation's IS-IP Series Networked Video Security Communication System integrates with Lenel’s OnGuard access control security system.

XTec Announces 10 Year Homeland Security Enterprise Identity Management Contract

XTec Incorporated awarded long-term work to continue the implementation of the HSPD-12 Program.

Mission Critical Life safety systems play an important role in high-security facility

Mission Critical

Dealing with an obsolete, legacy fire alarm system and a separate, standalone ECS, the building owner’s property management company, Childress Klein Properties, Inc., turned to local Gamewell-FCI distributor Critical Systems LLC, to help them find a new, comprehensive solution.

Your Biometric Accepted Here

Your Biometric Accepted Here

While the adoption of biometrics has never been more widespread, highly-successful security- and privacy-enhancing applications have been deployed worldwide across all industries; yet, the general public narrative remains focused more on the risks rather than the benefits.

Energy Distribution

Energy Distribution

When officials at the United Illuminating Co., a regional energy distribution company in New Haven, Conn., planned the recent completion of their 56-acre corporate headquarters, their “must-have” list included a campus-wide Emergency Communications System (ECS).

Security at the Department of Defense is Weaker than You Would Think

Security at the Department of Defense is Weaker than You Would Think

Security clearance is given to thousands of people who owe the IRS money.

Allegion Warns Against Quick Fix Lockdown Practices

Allegion Warns Against Quick Fix Lockdown Practices

Safe School Week message: Avenues available to fund door hardware upgrades to better protect teachers and students.

Viscount Awarded New Contracts for US Department of Homeland Security

Company secures U.S. Federal Government facilities in Missouri and Massachusetts.

FST Biometrics Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under Lenel's OpenAccess Alliance Program

FST Biometrics' In Motion Identification (IMID) software interfaces with the Lenel OnGuard access control security system.

PPM Certifies Its Incident Management Integration

Now a member of AMAG Technology's Symmetry Extended Business Solutions (EBS) Program.

Kwikset Kevo’s Latest Upgrade Introduces Free Unlimited Guest eKeys

Home access management becomes even more convenient for current and future Kevo owners; gives guests 24-hour access to the home, and sets day and time constraints.

OnSSI Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under OpenAccess Alliance Program

OnSSI’s Ocularis v3.8 approved for use with Lenel’s OnGuard Access Control Security System.

Olathe Kansas Schools Upgrade Classroom Security with Multiple Schlage Products

As the second largest school district in Kansas, with an enrollment of more than 29,000 students, safety is top priority.

HID Global Debuts Latest RFID Transponder Using 8KB FRAM Technology for Memory Intensive Application

Endures billions of read-write cycles with fast memory access.

HID Global Provides Credential Management System for PIV-I Managed Service Offered by Eid Passport

U.S. Navy recently awarded Eid Passport, Inc. a contract to provide credentialing support for the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) for PIV-I credentials to its contractors, vendors, suppliers and service providers who seek entry to naval facilities.

Schlage Joins Tri-Ed’s Line Card as a New Vendor Partner

Longtime manufacturer of deadbolts, touchscreen keyless entry locks, keypad entry locks, doorknobs, levers, handlesets, hardware and accessories, cables, chains and padlocks.

Marks USA Introduces New Website

New site has fresh look with user-friendly navigation, interactive map, updated literature, online request form, featured products and links to trade shows.

Morse Watchmans Key Control Systems Open Doors for Centre Realty Group Agents to Close Sales

Ease of use and advanced tracking options are among many benefits.

Winning Commercial Intrusion Systems

Napco Commercial Platform simultaneously supports UL Commercial Wireless.

Alarm Lock Offers Global Lockdown in Under 10 Seconds

Alarm Lock Offers Global Lockdown in Under 10 Seconds

Electronic locksets communicate wirelessly over any size network to save time and money.

Preventing Consumer Data Breaches with Electronic Access Control

Preventing Consumer Data Breaches with Electronic Access Control

As retail continues to expand the scope of its security administration to prepare for security breaches, IT managers must extend down to the rack level.

STANLEY Security Introduces Spring Stop Option

For use with STANLEY Commercial Hardware QDC100 Door Closer product line.

Opportunities and Challenges for Home Security

Opportunities and Challenges for Home Security

Rapidly growing technology brings both opportunities and challenges to our industry that dealers are digesting now and will be down the road as home automation creates remote lifestyle options that simplify a customer’s daily schedule.

Security on a Budget

Security on a Budget

There’s an old axiom that a good salesman could sell virtually anything to anybody—even if the item isn’t always the best fit for a need.

STANLEY Security Showcases PAC Software at DHI CoNEXTions 2014

An innovative and easy-to-use interface allowing local monitoring and management, including photo ID badging for up to 250 entrance points and 25,000 users.

Best Practices for Key Control

Best Practices for Key Control

Key control and asset management technology are reliable and cost-effective methods to improve security by ensuring that facility keys are properly managed with regard to access, storage and tracking.

Morse Watchmans Key Control Systems Improve Security at Wyndham Hamilton Park

KeyWatcher Systems ensure accountability for keys and essential communication devices.

ONVIF and SIA Announce Memorandum of Understanding on Access Control Standards

Partnership within the security industry furthers the development of IP-based interoperability standards.

Upgrading Electronics

Upgrading Electronics

Located about 20 miles northwest of Newark, Livingston Public Schools serve almost 5,800 students with an instructional staff of 524 in its K-12 system.

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    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

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  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.