ASSA ABLOY EMEA News

Johnson Controls introduces the iSTAR Ultra LT Door Controller from Software House, a special edition iSTAR Ultra door controller that provides a full IP architecture and enterprise level features for small to mid-sized access control deployments. Centralized Access Control Decision Processing iSTAR Ultra LT centralizes all access control decision processing and secures network communications while allowing end users to use existing infrastructure and Power over Ethernet capabilities to reduce...

With global events putting security at the forefront of everyone’s minds, IFSEC International 2017 was a chance for the industry to come out in force. Over 600 exhibitors and numerous seminars kept visitors informed on the latest innovations in security products, solutions and best practice. Despite the challenging heatwave, exhibitors were raring to go for the three mercifully air-conditioned days of the exhibition. SourceSecurity.com took to the show floor to check out what exhibitors we...

The shift from wired to wireless access control was expected to gather pace in 2016—and that has happened. This year we at Assa Abloy surveyed a large cross-section of security professionals, seeking their insight into the changing market. Comparing our data with research we did in 2014 showed a clear trend towards wireless access control.   Wireless Access Data Our 2014 survey found 23% of commercial properties using a wireless or hybrid wired/wireless access control s...

Everything about wireless access control makes life easier for those who install and operate it A lot of market data crosses my desk at ASSA ABLOY. Sometimes it can be hard to spot patterns or pick out the trends. But not always. Some recent access control market research we commissioned pointed in one direction. Our conclusion? Slowly but surely, access control is becoming a wireless technology As the global leader in door opening solutions, we are able to survey a large,...

ASSA ABLOY demonstrated its journey from mechanical to digital security at IFSEC 2016 ASSA ABLOY generated a ‘buzz’ at IFSEC 2016 through exhibiting its journey from mechanical to digital security. Range Of Brands ASSA ABLOY’s stand was the busiest to date, with its leading brands, including, Yale, ASSA ABLOY, Abloy and Traka, showcasing their product breadth that comes from years of expertise in the industry. The group’s pioneering, innovative and d...

ASSA ABLOY's Yale ENTR lock combines a patented high-security mechanical cylinder with smart technology One of Germany’s home automation platforms has integrated the ENTR™ Smart Door Lock, bringing genuinely smart security to its smart home system. RWE SmartHome now includes the ENTR™ lock from ASSA ABLOY brand YALE, alongside smart lighting, heating and CCTV control functions. Door Security With Smart Technology The new ENTR™ lock combines a patented...

  The integrated solution allows for management of wired and wireless doors Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, will be demonstrating its AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller, alongside ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® wireless lock technology, at IFSEC International 2016. The new, seamless integration makes use of Aperio® battery-powered cylinders, escutcheons, locks and server rack solutions and enables IT administrators to manage an entire AXIS mana...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control will demonstrate the new features of the leading Aperio product line ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is demonstrating live integrations with Aperio at IFSEC 2016. Products And Integrations Visitors to stand E1100 in Hall S7, at Excel, London, from 21-23 June will have the opportunity to see the new features of the established, leading Aperio product line, as well as live integratio...

Among the technologies on show is CLIQ, key-based access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys ASSA ABLOY showcase additions to their core range of card- and key-based access control solutions at IFSEC 2016, in Hall 7, Stand E1100. Among the technologies on show is CLIQ, key-based access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys. Hardware and software enhancements to Aperio and SMARTair wireless access control product lines are also e...

Vanderbilt will be hosting a series of ‘Innovation Talks’ with key partners on areas such as closed network systems, integration & automation One year after its launch at the same exhibition, visitors to IFSEC International 2016 are being encouraged to visit stand G1250 and see why Vanderbilt continues to create such a buzz in the security industry. A Year On From Launch The company’s combination of global reach, independent structure and technical expe...

HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is now shipping three new products that extend current platforms with new functionality, the K200 Series cabinet lock, the KS200 Series server cabinet lock and the 9700 Series electric strike. By leveraging the same overall lock design, these line extensions make it easy for an installer, using the same templating and tools. The K200 cabinet lock and the award-winning KS200 server cabinet lock provide a Wiegand solution for customers that prefer a wired alternati...

The college deployed HES K100 wireless cabinet locks with Aperio technology Introduction Berklee College of Music is home not only to a lot of talented musicians, but also to a variety of expensive audio equipment. Relatively small microphones worth more than $50,000 each, for example, are not uncommon. To put an end to theft and other issues that came with storing equipment in traditional cabinets with locks and keys, the college recently deployed HES K100 wireless cabinet l...

AMAG Technology announces the integration of their Symmetry™ Access Control and Video Management system with ASSA ABLOY’s IP-enabled locks. The integration allows the expansion of Symmetry to doors not normally included in a traditional security system via a facility’s network infrastructure. Reduced Installation And Material Costs ASSA ABLOY’s IP-enabled offering includes a broad range of WiFi and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands CORBIN RUSS...

Company nurtures technological development, deliverable & accessible for customers Exhibiting alongside many of its integration and OEM customers, ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be using its presence at this year’s IFSEC to explain why open communication platforms are the way to win business and create long term partnerships. As a Forbes top 100 innovative company, ASSA ABLOY recognizes the need to nurture technological development...

Visitors will have the opportunity to see the world’s most comprehensive wireless lock range for security doors Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in door opening solutions is showcasing its revolutionary Aperio® wireless locking technology at this year’s IFSEC exhibition. Comprehensive Wireless Lock Visitors to stand D1700, will have the opportunity to see the world’s most comprehensive wireless lock range for security d...

ASSA ABLOY products are shaping customer demands & setting out to change perceptions Access control is changing. At IFSEC 2015 (D1700, Hall S17), ASSA ABLOY showcases the products that are at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the industry. “One key market trend is the move from wired to wireless access control, especially IP-enabled wireless devices,” says Chris Bone, Vice President Access Control Solutions EMEA at ASSA ABLOY. “Our data sugges...

Hébert is the Chariman-elect of the Security Industry Association Denis Hébert, president and CEO of HID Global, has quietly left the company. There has been no official announcement, and the company has yet to report the change, but Hébert’s LinkedIn account confirms the news. The company’s website also now lists Ulf Södergren, CTO of parent company ASSA ABLOY, as HID’s interim CEO.  Hébert, who is chairman-elect of the...

The new versions are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire for added security and flexibility Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be introducing the benefits of its new range of readers to visitors; on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2015. The new range, which includes new versions of its MIFARE and Proximity Readers, are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire, for added security and flexibility. The new range of readers is an important addition to T...

TDSi will be showcasing new version of its EXgarde security management software, on its newly designed stand at the event Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be showcasing its fully integrated security solutions, including the new version of its powerful EXgarde security management software, on its newly designed stand at IFSEC International 2015. TDSi will be on stand F1100, from 16th-18th June at the ExCel London Exhibition center. Demonstrate Versatility Of TDSi Pro...

Open standards for access control and integration will offer end users far greater levels of choice ASSA ABLOY 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: Editor’s Note: This article is based on Mr. Bone’s answers to several questions about the 2014/2015 Review and Forecast posed by SourceSecurity.com. We will continue to see a two-speed economy in general terms in Europe in the New Year, with the northern countries doing well and the southern countries continuing to be difficu...

Honeywell recently announced enhancements to its Pro-Watch security management system that allow integrators to cost effectively accommodate virtually any access control need through expanded support for wireless locksets and biometric readers. Pro-Watch 4.2 is now compatible with multiple biometric reader options, along with added support for several brands and types of wireless locks – including options from Allegion (AD-400 Series), Assa Abloy (Aperio Line), and Salto (Sallis and SVN) &...

The SourceSecurity.com team attended this year's IFSEC International 2014 with great anticipation to view the new innovations first-hand on show and see how the move to London would impact visitor experience. To capture the show, we have provided a summary of IFSEC in pictures above. Highlights from IFSEC 2014 We saw an overwhelming number of people and products; here is a snapshot of our IFSEC experience for 2014: FLIR SourceSecurity.com attended FLIR’s press brie...

The R100 is part of an elite group of 97 products showcased in the magazine’s June 2014 issue Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company is proud to announce that BUILDINGS magazine has selected the R100 as a 2014 Money-Saving Product winner. The R100 is part of an elite group of 97 products showcased in the magazine’s June 2014 issue. “The R100 was created to not only meet the evolving security needs of our customers, but to also make their job easier with a s...

The KS100, with Aperio technology, extends access control to individual server cabinet doors HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is showing its KS100 Server Cabinet Lock at ISC West 2014. The KS100, with Aperio® technology, extends access control to individual server cabinet doors to protect data center assets from intrusion and expensive downtime. The KS100 leverages ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® technology, enabling mechanical locks to be wirelessly linked to a new or exi...

The units provide field selectable 6 Amps at 12 or 24VDC with up to 16 independently controlled power limited outputs Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, proudly announced the launch of its AQD6 Series of 6 Amp Switching Power Supplies at ISC West 2014. These units provide field selectable 6 Amps at 12 or 24VDC with up to 16 independently controlled power limited outputs. The AQD6 is the industry’s first line of power supplies that are UL 294, 6th Edition liste...

The Traka Intelligent Laptop Locker is designed to control and automate the process of issuing laptop tablets to students Traka, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is exhibiting the latest generation of its intelligent locker technology at ASIS 2013 with its Intelligent Laptop and Modular Locker products. The Traka Intelligent Laptop Locker is designed to control and automate the process of issuing laptop tablets to students or employees and ensuring they are returned and stored se...

Traka has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia. These new channels join a network of 40 global resellers spanning countries such as Hong Kong, Turkey, Colombia and Poland. 2013 has seen the highest rate of reseller appointments for the company so far as a direct r...

HID will highlight its new iCLASS SE Encoder at ASIS 2013 HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is demonstrating its new iCLASS SE platform and secure identity solutions at ASIS International 2013 in Chicago. The company will highlight its new iCLASS SE Encoder for locally encoding credentials and managing keys and showcase its expanded pivCLASS Government Solutions portfolio. In addition to demonstrating its broad range of solutions for creating, using...

The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility Underscoring its commitment to access control for today’s digital home, Yale is at ASIS 2013 demonstrating its line of Yale Real Living™ intelligent locks and supporting its extensive roster of top integration partners exhibiting here. The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility to mak...

SMC is a key component of the Genetec Synergis IP access control system Genetec™, a global leader in unified IP security systems and 2013 Access Control Product of the Year winner in the UK, will demonstrate new features of its upcoming Synergis Master Controller (SMC) v.2.1 release for the first time at ASIS 2013 (Booth # 1914).  The SMC, a key component of the Genetec Synergis IP access control system, is an intelligent door controller designed to secure the facil...