Morse Watchmans News

At ISC West 2019 this week in Las Vegas, Morse Watchmans (booth #11109) is showcasing its AssetWatcher and KeyWatcher Touch key and asset management solutions that protect important keys and physical assets, resulting in reduced downtime, fewer losses, and improved accountability. On display alongside AssetWatcher and KeyWatcher is Morse Watchmans’ latest introduction, KeyWatcher Fleet – the first key management platform designed from the ground up with Fleet Managers in mind. &ldq...

Morse Watchmans, a provider of key control and asset management systems, is demonstrating how their KeyWatcher Touch key management solution helps organizations keep data secure. On display at ISC West 2018 (booth #12109), KeyWatcher Touch provides comprehensive key management to a broad range of industries and business types, including server farms and datacenters. “Data and cybersecurity are paramount today. With sensitive information being accessed via internet-connected endpoints thro...

Morse Watchmans, a provider of key control solutions, is now bringing their extensive key management expertise to help organizations keep valuable assets secure. At ISC West 2018 Morse Watchmans will be showcasing their RFID-powered asset management system, AssetWatcher, at booth #12109. “AssetWatcher gives our customer control over the management of important assets, including mobile devices, weapons, tools, and many other important items,” said Fernando Pires, CEO at Morse Watchma...

For fleet managers, the control and management of your fleet begins with control and management of the keys that start the vehicles. For some, this critical task is left to a very basic – and incredibly low-tech – solution, such as hooks mounted on a pegboard with a notebook for signing vehicle keys in and out. There are a number of shortcomings with this type of “system,” most notably that employees tend to ignore it altogether. With this type of honor system approach,...

Morse Watchmans will introduce Version 2 of its industry-leading KeyWatcher® Touch key control and asset management solution at ASIS 2017. ASIS Demonstrations Hands-on demonstrations will showcase the new features including support for Morse Watchmans’ new AssetWatcher secure physical storage solution; additional enterprise application functionality; and a new easier and faster database design, among other upgrades. “By leveraging our industry experience and technology profici...

Morse Watchmans has announced the release of Gallagher’s Command Centre Access Control System integration module for its flagship KeyWatcher® Touch system. The new module enables users to map Command Centre access groups with KeyWatcher Touch profiles, allowing new users to be added to the system from Gallagher’s Command Centre. New Business And Security Advantages “KeyWatcher’s open architecture platform provides new business and security advantages based on enhanc...

Morse Watchmans has expanded its portfolio of key and asset control products and technologies with the newly available RFID-based AssetWatcher System. Featured this week at ASIS 2017, AssetWatcher’s RFID technology uses non-contact wireless radio links to recognize and track tagged assets placed in or removed from lockers. It is compatible with multiple types of RFID tags as well as different types of assets, and features an audible confirmation when a tag has been read. Taking Asset Con...

H.265 compression, apps and the inherent security of security systems were some of the themes to be gleaned on the first day of IFSEC International. Almost every video exhibitor I saw on day one of the show mentioned that many of their products use H.265 compression in these days of high definition, bandwidth-hungry cameras. Over at Vivotek’s stand, for example, Emilio Sanchez, project consultant, spoke of the company’s H.265 Smart Stream compression algorithm. He said this saves an...

Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Touch features security and notification upgrades and ease of use improvements Morse Watchmans is introducing enhancements to its KeyWatcher Touch that are designed to make the key management system even more secure and more useful for today’s business needs. New features being presented at ISC West include security and notification upgrades and ease of use improvements, all driven by real-world customer feedback. Better Cyber Security And Con...

Morse Watchmans announces that its KeyWatcher® Touch Key Management System is now integrated with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry V8.0.2 Access Control System. The AMAG Symmetry Integration Module allows users to provide access to KeyWatcher Touch assets to card holders from within the Symmetry system. Both Morse Watchmans and AMAG Technology cooperatively tested and certified the integration. Morse Watchmans Now Certified Member Of AMAG Technology's Symmetry Preferred Partner Program &ld...

Key control technology and guard tour systems provide a ready-made solution for healthcare organizations to enhance their security & asset management protocols Morse Watchmans, a leading provider of key management solutions explains how to provide top-notch security and manage asset with a combination of key control systems, asset lockers and guard tour systems. The shift from manpower resources to technology as a main line of defense is having a significant impact on...

Although 2015 seemed like the year of data breaches, it was also the year that the Internet of Things (IoT) achieved real traction. Key management systems and most other advanced security solutions can now be integrated with the networked security system (i.e. identity management, access control, IP video surveillance, intrusion and other systems) to strengthen risk management strategies. Specifically, Morse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher Touch can now be integrated with Lenel’s OnGuard Acce...

SmartKey Reader is also compatible with the KeyBank Touch Auto allowing the user to enter vehicle information Morse Watchmans is showing the latest in key control and asset management products and features at ASIS 2015. The exhibit offers visitors the opportunity to see, touch and hear about the latest product introductions and enhancements for the flagship KeyWatcher® Touch system. The company is also demonstrating various KeyWatcher Touch integrations and connectivity wi...

KeyWatcher Touch feature enhancements include an audio jack to allow audible prompts and alarms Morse Watchmans is showcasing its product portfolio here at ASIS, delivering on the company’s technology leadership in advanced key control and asset management solutions for the connected world. Exhibit highlights include demonstrations of integration packages with leading access control systems as well as a full array of product offerings including the flagship KeyWatcher&re...

A variety of control and usage options are available for automated key management systems in data centers The protection of networks and data centers is a growing concern given the recent spate of high profile security breaches, and it is forcing organizations into taking serious steps to improve protection. For many businesses, this means implementing a combination of passive and active security measures designed to deter, detect and react against threats. Included in these m...

Company created key control and management solutions that advance security levels and risk mitigation Morse Watchmans’ market-leading portfolio of key control and management solutions, featured this week at IFSEC at their booth (E1800), is helping organizations of every type improve operational security by providing innovative technology for comprehensive safeguarding and management of keys. With experience as a driving force of product development, the company has...

The Morse Watchmans’ exhibit at this year’s ISC West is all about a growing product line and improving the user experience From new product introductions to rollouts of feature enhancements to partner announcements, the Morse Watchmans’ exhibit at this year’s ISC West is all about a growing product line and improving the user experience. The new and upgraded additions will be featured along with the company’s portfolio of key control and asset man...

The new features include audible prompts, alarms to indicate user violations and group interlock capability Morse Watchmans is showcasing new product upgrades to their industry leading KeyWatcher® Touch key management system at this year’s ISC West. Enhancements include audible prompts that will increase user convenience; alarms to indicate user violations; and a group interlock feature that will provide added control for high security applications. New Upgrades &l...

By simply inserting a key into SmartKey Reader, new keys can be added, deleted, or location information from existing keys can be instantly read Morse Watchmans reinforces its role as an industry leader in key control and access management technology with release of its new SmartKey Reader at ISC West 2015. Now, by simply inserting a key into the SmartKey Reader, new keys can be added to the system, keys can be deleted, or location information from existing keys can be instant...

Morse Watchmans has received an updated factory certification from Lenel Systems International, Inc. to include KeyWatcher® Touch Key Management System support for v6.6 and v7.0 of the Lenel® OnGuard access control system. The updated certification ensures that KeyWatcher Touch supports segmentation in the OnGuard system. In addition, the OnGuard module adds a dozen standard card formats and supports the ability to add card formats generated by the new card format builder utility in KeyW...

Lost or damaged keys cost authorities thousands of dollars to replace Keys are a common element in any transportation department, and an automated key control system is a valuable tool. Key management systems offer multi-site transportation facilities increased security and control to help prevent authorized key access as well as reducing the number of lost or misplaced keys. As an example, road repair is often done at night and requires equipment, vehicles, lights, generato...

Dozens of suppliers, dealers, installers and industry organisations participated in our First Annual Security Market Review and Forecast 2014 was a great time to be in the security industry, and 2015 will be even better. This is the optimistic view shared among industry leaders contacted by SourceSecurity.com and asked to reflect on the market in 2014 and to look ahead to the New Year. Dozens of suppliers, dealers, installers and industry organizations participated in our...

2014 saw more organizations making data-driven decisions with insight or foresight provided by intelligent analysis of the data Morse Watchmans 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: 2014 saw a year of continued change in the security marketplace. A healthier economy triggered growth in new projects and helped loosen the purse strings for capital expenditures. From a technology standpoint, the industry evolution to a more network-centric environment created additional opportunitie...

The stadium installed a single Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher cabinet with a capacity of 96 keys in the main security office Paul Brown Stadium, home of the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals, offers visitors and players a state of the art playing field, ample team facilities, luxurious private suites, multiple concession and restroom facilities, large screen digital video signage and stadium seating of more than 65,500. The stadium also features the latest in physical security re...

The integrated Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher® key control system enables complete control of access to individual keys There are hundreds of specialized tools used on a daily basis at the United Airlines jet engine rebuild and test facility, a 20-acre maintenance and operations center adjacent to San Francisco International Airport. United jets are brought to the facility, where more than 1,400 employees work, to have their engines rebuilt. Here a tool used every day might co...

SEPTA has 15 KeyWatcher cabinets installed, including ten in bus garages throughout the region Company Profile The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is one of the nation’s largest public transportation agencies, with an average weekday ridership across the system of approximately one million passengers. SEPTA service extends throughout the five counties in and around the City of Philadelphia, including one rail line that serves Trenton, NJ. Mode...

Palmetto Health Richland provides in-patient and out-patient services at its Columbia campus Palmetto Health Richland is a state of the art medical facility, located in Columbia, South Carolina. It is one of the largest and most progressive hospitals in the Southeast and is designated as one of only four Level 1 Trauma Centers in the State. Palmetto Health Richland provides in-patient and out-patient services at its Columbia campus, which includes Palmetto Richland Memorial Ho...

Morse Watchmans demonstrates new features along with key control and asset management systems Morse Watchmans is giving booth visitors a preview of their new voice cues at this year’s ASIS show. The new feature will be demonstrated along with the company’s portfolio of key control and asset management systems, offering organizations of all sizes a full range of choices to access the benefits of managed key control. The product offerings are easy to implement a...

The KeyWatcher Touch™ system was exactly what the hotel needed to ensure key accountability and accurate reports Having to abide by and work with technology and/or product choices made remotely by a head office can sometimes be a challenge for branch locations. The local situation or circumstances may be slightly different than corporate or the feature set of the product may not exactly meet everyone’s requirements, leading to a less than satisfactory solution. Th...

Key control is a very strategic and integral element within a school’s security platform It used to be that the word “lockdown” was only ever used in reference to an emergency protocol to restrict movement in a prison environment. Today however, the term is in common usage in educational and other environments to describe measures taken under certain conditions of threat. In this article, Fernando Pires, VP of Sales and Marketing at Morse Watchmans, explain...