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PCSC And Coolfire Solutions Collaborate To Deliver Top-level Capabilities For Access And Security

PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of access control solutions and Coolfire Solutions, a St. Louis based software company known for creating Military-Grade situational awareness platforms, collaborate to deliver top-level capabilities for access and security. Coolfire Solutions created its innovative Ronin Platform to deliver software that sits on top of existing systems and infrastructure to transform data into actionable intelligence. Originally developed for the U.S. military, the Ronin Platf...

Suprema To Globally Provide And Support BioConnect Identity Platform

The BioConnect Identity Platform provides an integration of Suprema's biometric solutions with the majority of leading access control systems BioConnect and Suprema have announced Suprema's launch of the BioConnect Identity Platform. Developed by BioConnect, Suprema's long-standing strategic partner in North America, the BioConnect Identity Platform provides an integration of Suprema's biometric solutions with majority of the leading access control systems in the global secur...

Do’s And Don’ts Of Managing Legacy Systems – Migration Better Than Rip-And-Replace For Enhancing Security Control System Functionality

Systems may be reliable and performing as originally intended, but can also beoutdated in comparison to current technology offerings Let’s start by defining what a legacy system is in the context of a security control system. Legacy refers to an installed and operating security control system made up of numerous components, both hardware and software, that have been eclipsed by newer technologies. A shortage of parts and pieces may be creeping in, and it’s also li...

Fujitsu Names PCSC Master Distributor For Fujitsu PalmEntry Physical Access Control Solutions

Agreement enables enhanced technical support and faster time to installation for PalmEntry and PalmEntryXS solutions Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a leader in innovative technology and front-end solutions is pleased to announce that Torrance, CA-based PCSC will be the master distributor for PalmEntryTM and PalmEntryTMXS physical access control solutions effective immediately. Both PalmEntry and PalmEntryXS are based on Fujitsu’s award winning PalmSecure® p...

Vigitron And PCSC Announce World-wide Partnership For Expansion Of Access Control Systems

Vigitron will provide infrastructure equipment for PCSC’s growing line of IP/PoE based access control products PCSC, a provider of state of the art access control systems, and Vigitron, Inc., a global leader in analog and IP infrastructure transmission solutions, have announced the expansion of their relationship to form a world-wide partnership. Under this agreement, Vigitron will provide infrastructure equipment for PCSC’s growing line of IP/PoE based Access Cont...

Vigitron To Provide Infrastructure Transmission Solutions To PCSC's IP/PoE Access Control Products

Under the agreement, Vigitron will also provide service, training, and technology sharing for PCSC products PCSC, a provider of state of the art access control systems, and Vigitron, Inc., a global leader in analog and IP infrastructure transmission solutions, have announced the expansion of their relationship to form a world-wide partnership. Under this agreement, Vigitron will provide infrastructure equipment for PCSC's growing line of IP/PoE based access control products, a...

Access Control Solutions Provider PCSC Announces Strategic Partnership With INEX/ZAMIR

This partnership allows the collaboration between two companies’ products, development and further integration PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions confirms that it has entered into a strategic partnership with INEX/ZAMIR , a leading provider of ALPR solutions and services. This partnership will allow for the collaboration between the two companies’ products, development and further integration. As a result, sales channels can begin...

Vigitron To Provide Network Switches And PoE Products To PCSC

Vigitron to provide reliable network switching and PoE products as part of PCSC’s IP access control solutions PCSC, a state-of-the-art designer and manufacturer of access control systems and Vigitron, Inc., a global leader in analog and IP infrastructure transmission solutions, have announced a working partnership for Vigitron to provide reliable network switching and PoE products as part of PCSC’s IP access control solutions. Improving Fault Tolerant Architecture...

Need Help Choosing An Access Control System?

Decision-making and investigations are faster if operators don’t have to navigate among different applications Overwhelmed by too many choices for an access control system? Where do you start? Always seeking to help, SourceSecurity.com asked access control suppliers to describe what differentiating characteristics set their systems apart from others in the market. AMAG: Easy Migration, Simple Pricing Model AMAG’s Symmetry platform includes access control, photo...

Innovation At The Reader Disrupting The Access Control Market

More attention needs to be placed on the development of readers that can accommodate Wireless and Wi-Fi technology Many of the changes in the access control market are happening at the “edge” – at the reader level. Access control advances that continue to become more widespread include wireless and PoE-enabled access control hardware such as wireless locks and PoE door controllers, which both reduce installation costs. Other trends are related to mobility; o...

Transitioning From Legacy Access Control To Newer Technologies

A planned migration provides the ability to plan, budget and control the path to an improved access control environment The installed base of legacy systems presents opportunities and obstacles for providers of newer access control systems. Most end users would prefer not to do a full rip-and-replace upgrade. Therefore, integrators (and manufacturers) have to find a smooth transition path. Access control customers eager to embrace the newest capabilities on the market are ofte...

Access Control Market Working To Overcome Tradition Of Proprietary Systems

Access control systems that leverage proprietary technologies severely limit system flexibility Access control’s ongoing transition from closed systems to more open integration provides benefits for integrators, and especially for end users looking to maximize their system return on investment. End users want greater flexibility, specifically in terms of hardware choice. As a result, more non-proprietary solutions are coming to market. For the integrator, offering more o...

PCSC Electronic Access Control System Safeguards Colorado's Poudre School District

The centralized system allows the district to grant new employees access to the appropriate school buildings Flexible PCSC system offers centralised control while meeting the needs of 47 buildings. When voters in Colorado’s Poudre School District approved a bond measure in 2000 to fund a new school security system, they made a clear statement about the value they place on keeping the district’s 24,000 students safe. “The community has charged us with the car...

PCSC’s Proximity Card Reader Secures The Walt Disney Concert Hall In Los Angeles

Security and access control at Disney includes PCSC proximity card readers and card readers controlling access Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the concert hall is scheduled to open for its inaugural season on October 23, 2003. It’s the newest addition to the Performing Arts Center that includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, The Mark Taper Forum, and the Ahmanson Theatre. Security and access control at Disney includes PCSC proximity card readers on in...

Fault Tolerant Access Control For Business Continuity

The principals of fault-tolerant access control are designed to limit the chances of system catastrophe by hardware failure Today, fault-tolerant security systems have become a necessity in several high-security environments as they ensure that security is not compromised in the event of some hardware malfunction. The availability of competitively priced fault-tolerant access control systems also make them attractive for security installers as well as end-users. In this articl...

HID Global To Demonstrates Its New ICLASS SE Platform And Secure Identity Solutions At ASIS 2013

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...

PCSC Secures Long Beach Airport With New Access Control System

PCSC was selected to provide LGB Airport with a new access control security system Long Beach Airport – A Historical LandmarkLocated just 18 miles southeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies a hidden gem for Southern California air travelers. Touted as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world, Long Beach Airport (LGB) offers a large number of flights that include charter and private aviation, flight schools, law enforcement helicopters, adv...

PCSC Forms Strategic Partnership With Maxxess Systems

The partnership has resulted in the development of LiNC-XS™, a flexible enterprise class access control offering by PCSC PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Maxxess Systems, Inc. headquartered in Yorba Linda, California. Maxxess is a leader in highly integrated access control systems. This partnership has resulted in the development of LiNC-XS™, a flexible en...

PCSC Enters Into Reseller Agreement With HID Global

The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions confirms that it has entered into a reseller agreement with HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions. The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software as part of PCSC’s LiNC-NXG™...

PCSC Welcomes Dan Smith As Western Regional Sales Manager, U.S

Mr. Smith has worked for MDI Security Systems, ASSA ABLOY, Mace Security International, Sielox and InfoGraphic Systems Corp. PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the hiring of Dan Smith as Western Regional Sales Manager, U.S. In this role, Dan Smith will manage the Domestic U.S. Sales for 19 western states. With over 40 years in the Securit...

PCSC Announces Promotion Of Al Portal To Director Of Sales

Al Portal will oversee the domestic U.S. sales team and continue to manage and direct Latin American sales PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the promotion of Al Portal to Director of Sales, the Americas. In this role, Al Portal will oversee the domestic U.S. Sales Team, as well as continue to manage and direct Latin American Sales. He wil...

PCSC Announces Appointment Of Frankie Man As Chief Representative, Greater China

Frankie brings over 10 years of experience in telecommunication, physical access control industries PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the appointment of Frankie Man as Chief Representative, Greater China. Frankie Man brings over 10 years of management, sales and market development experience in the Telecommunication, Physical Access Cont...

PCSC Updates Its Fault Tolerant System Products With Single Door Module (SDM) Launch

PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announced the next evolution in Fault Tolerant system products, the Single Door Module (SDM), complimenting the existing DDM (Dual Door Module). The SDM is based on a development partnership between PCSC and HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity. Utilizing PCSC’s pa...

PCSC Announces Completion Of Its "LiNC-NXG" Access Control Management Software

PCSC announces completion of the soon to be released LiNC-NXG, the access control management software for next generation security systems. An intense development cycle spanning the past three years has produced a revolutionary software platform upon which future growth and development will be exponential. LiNC-NXG is a fully integrated - scalable access control and security management solution - designed for facilities of all types and sizes. From one door to thousands of doors, the system&rsq...

PCSC Launches New Rack Mount Version Of Fault Tolerant Controller

As physical and information security converge, PCSC understands the broad range of IT Infrastructure requirements. That’s why they'll now offer a rack mountable version of the Fault Tolerant controller. The versatility and possibilities are truly endless for integrating a PCSC Fault Tolerant controller within a new or existing rack mount environment. IT friendly, it is available with standard 19 inch rack rails, allowing for secure applications within locked and/or ventilated cabinets. Acc...