Access Control


ASSA ABLOY Announces Aperio Integration with Galaxy Control Systems and Gallagher

ASSA ABLOY has integrated its range of Aperio wireless locks with Galaxy Control Systems’ access control solutions and with Gallagher, a New Zealand-based company that provides integrated security solutions to a wide range of global customers.

Bosch Launches Website for Security Specifiers

The new site features product specifications, CAD drawings and vertical market information, including proven installation examples.

Videx Plans Fun for Facility Decisions Attendees

Each visitor to the booth will be given an access code to present to a Flex access module.

Orange County Deploys NLSS Gateway from Next Level Security Systems

Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced Orange County, Fla., has deployed the NLSS Gateway as a unified management platform for a security upgrade that will incorporate multiple public safety sites.

ISee3D Unveils Single Lens 3D Technology

ISee3D Inc., developer of single lens 3D technology, announced recent industry-specific updates and advances. ISee3D is introducing a modified lens solution that cuts 3D down to size and increases frame rates, making practical a range of applications and bringing 3D to more markets, such as consumer, automotive, industrial and medical devices.

ASSA ABLOY Receives Lenel Factory Certification

ASSA ABLOY’s family of IP-enabled locksets will operate seamlessly with the Lenel OnGuard access control system.

Quintron Systems Celebrates 40 Years of Technology Development

Its 40-year history began in the 1960s with two civilian communications specialists at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

AVI-SPL’s Control Room Group and SureView Systems Develop PSIM Testing and Training Center

The companies have developed a physical security information management (PSIM) testing and training center at AVI-SPL headquarters in Tampa, Fla.



Secura Key Celebrates 40 Years in Business

The company began manufacturing mechanical/magnetic Barium Ferrite insert readers for parking applications in 1971 in California’s San Fernando Valley.

HID Global Launches First University Pilot of NFC Smartphones Carrying Digital Keys

The pilot project at Arizona State University validates use of secure credentials on NFC smartphones.

Tyco to Separate Into Three Independent, Publicly Traded Companies

Tyco International Ltd. announced today that its board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate the company into three independent, publicly traded companies.

SIA Announces Free Trial of its New Flagship Business Intelligence Service

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is offering a free trial to its new Securing New Ground Business Intelligence Service, which provides subscribers unique, timely and useful information on the financial side of the security industry.

Security-Net Grows Presence in Southeast with New Member, Vision Security Technologies

Vision Security Technologies provides Security-Net with geographical coverage and a strong marketing presence in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.

Bosch G Series Control Panels comply with the Buy America Act

The status provides Bosch dealers with more opportunities to use these products in applications that call for compliance.

Pogoplug Introduces New Pogoplug Mobile Hardware

Cloud Engines, Inc., creators of the Pogoplug multi-media streaming service, recently unveiled their first mobile-focused hardware product with a sleek new design. Pogoplug Mobile, asoftware and hardware solutions, serves as a mobile cloud companion, freeing devices from storage limits by allowing users to stream entire libraries of photos, music and movies from their homes to their mobile phones or tablets.

Verimatrix Licenses Cryptography Research CryptoFirewall Security Technology

Cryptography Research, a division of Rambus Inc., innovative technology developer, and Verimatrix, specializing in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, recently announced that Verimatrix has licensed Cryptography Research's CryptoFirewall security core technology to help build advanced solutions protecting video delivery revenue streams.

Datacard's Security Enhancements Help Financial Card Issuers Pass Critical Security Audits

Highlights include a new software security patch management service, a full suite of identity access management features and options to increase physical security – all configured for the Datacard MX Series card issuance systems.

Strategies to Safeguard Data

Strategies To Safeguard Data

Industrial security has always been a challenge, with often vast areas needing coverage that is effective—and efficient. As with many other technologies, advances in electronic security and surveillance, both physical and cyber, have created new challenges as they have addressed and conquered earlier problems.

Backed By Secure Solutions

Backed By Secure Solutions

Established in 1991, China Pacific Insurance Co. Ltd. (CPIC) is one of the largest insurance companies in China, with investment assets of $56.56 billion.

Omnipresence 3D Central Command Integrates C•CURE 9000 Access Control System

Feeling Software collaborates with Software House (Tyco) as it continues to grow its technology partnerships.

HID Global Launches Certified Online PIV-I Credential Service for Federal Contractors

The Web portal makes it easier to obtain government-mandated PIV-I cards.

Morse Watchmans Introduces Next Generation Key Control System

The new system will be unveiled at next month’s ASIS 2011 Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 19-22 2011.

Canadian Parking Management Company Relies on Brivo Access Control for Unmanned Facilities

Brivo Systems LLC, an online physical access control system provider and specialist in software-as-a-service applications for security management, recently announced that EasyPark, a parking management company for the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, will utilize Brivo ACS WebService to manage access to all their unmanned, monthly parking facilities located throughout the city.

Arecont Vision Announces Core Technology Partnership with Lenel Systems International

The latest version of Lenel’s OnGuard security platform is now integrated with Arecont Vision’s IP megapixel cameras.

Security Products 2011 New Product of the Year Award Winners Announced

The Security Products New Product of the Year Award honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security.

Codebench Announces Integration with IDenticard's PremiSys Software

The integration offers federal agencies and other government entities an HSPD-12 compliant solution.

Bosch's Safe & Sound Tour Truck Wins 2011 Event Design Award

Featuring video surveillance, access control, intrusion and fire detection, critical communications and audio systems, the 53-feet long, double-expandable trailer features 1,000 square feet of product display space.

1st Choice Security Solutions and inLogic Partner for RFID Automated Payroll Process

inLogic’s RFTrack.NET software and the 1st Choice RFID hardware is now used by LSI human resources to determine payroll without having the employees manually fill out paper work and submit their work time and overtime pay.

Innovation or Confusion?

Technology is meant to enhance safety, security and operations. That is, when used properly. With innovation happening so fast -- especially with products derived from the consumer and IT worlds -- it can cause a disconnect between the end users, integrators, industry consultants and manufacturers. In essence: What new technologies should we use and which ones should we lose? This million dollar question led to our upcoming ASIS 2011 education session called "Innovation or Confusion? How Will High-Tech Industries Impact Electronic Security Solutions?"

Safran Group Completes L-1 Acquisition

The combined companies will offer a larger range of products and services, since offerings from both Morpho and L-1 will be available together for the first time.

PSA Members to Transform Customers Video Surveillance Assets

3VR, the video intelligence company, recently announced the availability of 3VR’s Video Intelligence Platform via PSA Security Network, an electronic security cooperative.

The Future of Multipurpose Smart Cards

Increasing threats on school campuses and at government facilities, coupled with diminishing budgets and intense pressure to cut costs across all levels and departments, are forcing security administrators to find new ways to keep their buildings safe without breaking the bank.

Kicking it up a leve

Kicking It Up a Level

An employee at a particular major teaching hospital carries a magnetic stripe card with two barcodes on the lanyard. In addition, the employee must remember two different PINs and carry a proximity card for the institution’s other facility. That doesn’t make sense.

Utah Fire

Case Study: How A Utah Fire Authority Keeps Medications Safe

Each of the 22 fire/paramedic stations is now provided with a secure drug box/safe fitted with a battery-powered iLocker lock.

IBM and Security First Corp. to Develop Integrated Security Technology

IBM and Security First Corp., a data high availability and security company, recently announced a joint development agreement aimed at delivering increased performance, security, and high data availability to storage and cloud-based computing customers.

IndigoVision Integration Certified by Software House

IndigoVision, manufacturer of end-to-end IP Video security solutions, recently released a new integration module for Software House C•CURE 9000 access control.

Ingersoll Rand Focus Group Finds BOMA Members Equate Safety with Reputation

The study specifies variables that 80 percent of North America’s prime office space managers find important.

Five Smartphone Hacking Protection Tips in Light of News of The World

The News Corp./Rupert Murdoch trial has put the spotlight on phone hacking by News of the World, but should the average consumer worry about their smartphones being hacked?

Vicon Announces Patent Suit Settlement

Under the settlement, the company agreed to a one-time payment of $5 million to Lectrolarm in exchange for the release of all claims against the company and the dismissal of its suit pending in the U.S. District Court.

Malaysian Kenanga International Building Equipped with Access Control System

The refurbished main lobby includes a physical access control system based on the contactless LEGIC technology.

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New Products

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    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

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    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.