Access Control


About 100 Brains Missing from University of Texas

About 100 Brains Missing from University of Texas

This is roughly half of the specimens the university had in a collection.

Secura Key Offers Lockdown and Door Status Features

Lock or disable groups of doors with a single command to react to internal or external threats.

Genetec Announces Integration of Pay-by-license Parking

Improves customer experience and parking enforcement efficiency for cities, education and retail customers.

Samsotech International Certifies with AMAG Technology

Integration cooperatively tested and certified.

6 Trends Impacting Access Control and the Overall Security Market

6 Trends Impacting Access Control and the Overall Security Market

From 4K Ultra HD resolution surveillance cameras to near field communication (NFC) or Bluetooth-enabled access control readers and applications, technology innovation in the security industry runs the gamut.

Access Control Upstages Video Surveillance in the Quest for Driving Growth

Assessment of video surveillance, access control and intruder alarm markets for 2014 and analysis of growth to 2018.

Access Control System Trends: When Access Control Goes Wireless

From retrofits to regular doors and elevators, wireless locking systems are becoming ubiquitous for a wide variety of installations.

Farpointe Pyramid P-900 Proximity Reader Provides More Flexible Read Ranges

Up to 20-inch (508 mm) read range offers easy access from doors to turnstiles and parking gates.



HID Global Continues Expansion of the Seos Ecosystem

New strategic enterprise application partners include Jetmobile and Ricoh China.

Synectics Adds Axis Door Controller to Synergy 3 Integrations

Command and control platform fully integrated with A1001 Network Door Controller.

Intelligent Key and Asset Management for Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Intelligent Key and Asset Management for Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Protecting on-site assets and facilities by limiting access to buildings, vehicles and pooled assets.

I.D. Sales & Associates Represent infinias

Company represented in NYC area and Northern New Jersey by manufacturer's representative.

Key Management Systems Enhance Key and Lock Applications

Key Management Systems Enhance Key and Lock Applications

Keys and locks reliably offer prevention, protection, ease of install and maintenance, and minimal cost investment.

Kaba Acquires Keyscan Inc.

Acquisition creates a compelling new blueprint for access control in the Americas.

Keyscan Announces Mertens-Brennan Partnership

Promotion began in the Texas and Louisiana regions as of November 1, 2014.

Astrophysics, Inc. Awarded $6 Million United States Navy Contract

Astrophysics X-ray systems selected by the U.S. Navy to help protect vessels deployed to foreign ports.

XTec Adds to HSPD-12 Smart Card Issuance

Awarded GSA Managed Service Offering for issuance of smart card credentials at over 100 federal agencies.

Using Bluetooth-enabled Devices as the Key to Remote Monitoring

As the desire to connect more real-world activities to the digital world increases, designers across industries are beginning to look at harnessing this technology as a way to enhance physical security.

infinias Expands Integration Even Further with Milestone Video

Intelli-M Access software adds access control management functionality to XProtect Smart Client.

Court Rules Police Can Force Users to Unlock iPhones with Fingerprints

Court Rules Police Can Force Users to Unlock iPhones with Fingerprints

The ruling doesn’t allow police to unlock phones using passcodes, however.

Pros and Cons of Barriers

When specifying the vehicle access control system needed to stop a truck-bomber, errant driver or vehicle that is not authorized to enter your facility, you have to decide among bollards, barriers or barricades.

Opening the Door to a Secure Future

When Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic looked to upgrade their lock-and-key door controls, they turned to an IP-based access control system from Axis Communications to address these competing demands.

Honeywell Adds Schlage AD Series Locking Systems to Pro Watch Access Control Suite

This eliminates the need to run wires to each access point and reduces time and associated labor costs.

Adams Rite Adds Dual Lever Hardware to RITE Door

New TRUE Wood RITE door available in three types with a variety of product options available.

ASSA ABLOY Announces Sponsorship of Safe and Sound Initiative

Empowering communities to improve the safety and security of their schools.

Multi-factor Verification with a Lifetime Warranty

Farpointe Pyramid Proximity Card ReaderPlus Keypad has 8-inch read range that determines what you have and a PIN establishes what you know.

HID Global Demonstrates Its Secure Mobile Identities and Solutions at CARTES 2014

Latest credential management and layered authentication solutions addressing enterprise and banking security will be showcased.

Genetec Wins 2014 Axis ADP of the Year Award for North America

Axis recognizes Genetec for its continued growth and commitment to IP video surveillance and access control technology.

AMAG Technologys Newest Symmetry V8 Software Further Developed to Support Federal Government

Government entities required to install FICAM-compliant products to meet security specifications.

Cornhusker Bank Standardizes on Genetec Security Center

110-year old bank in Lincoln, Nebraska unifies security operations across its branches.

HID Global and Datawatch Systems Showcase Mobile Access Control

Washington D.C. high-rise office building tenants can view HID Mobile Access capabilities that are integrated with other advanced building technology in special demonstration suite.

Twist Mobile Access Adoption Growing

Twist Mobile Access Adoption Growing

Smartphones expected to replace mechanical keys and physical access cards making user experience, value and new gestures a must.

Von Duprin Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Devices Fill Church's Tall Order

Expansion and the building of new structures prompted way to secure pairs of 14-foot tall bronze doors.

Vanderbilt Industries Agrees to Acquire Siemens Security Product Business

Move consolidates company’s fast growing presence in global security systems industry.

CEM Systems Releases New Version of AC2000 Security Management System

Latest version of AC2000 offers solutions to improve security, a range of new integrations and enhances the functionality of emerald, the intelligent access terminal.

FBI Not Happy with Google, Apple Encryption

FBI Not Happy with Google, Apple Encryption

The encryption techniques might be regulated by the government in order to maintain control.

HID Global and RFI Pilot Use of Smartphones and Gesture Technology for Enterprise Access Control

Second Netflix pilot follows HID Global’s and RFI’s successful initial Netflix project, and takes mobile access control to the next level of security and convenience.

Dropbox Blames Security Breach on Password Reuse

The company is urging users to enable two-step authentication.

When Buttons Are More Convenient than Cards

Integrates long range reading with increased device control in leading proximity or contactless smart card technologies.

Zwipe Biometric Card Holders Can Now Use Installed Proximity as well as Smart Card Readers

With biometric sensor directly on the card, organizations can also leverage legacy proximity card readers to add biometric authentication.

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