Access control software News

 Pelco closes down access control development factory in IndianapolisPelco management  recently announced to its employees that in consideration of the current economic situation, the company has decided to take aggressive steps in order to focus resources on supporting Pelco's core video security business.Pelco President and CEO Dean Meyer stated that: "As the general economic outlook continues to worsen and as forecasts call for a prolonged challenge throughout 2009, we as...

Genetec, a long-standing OEM development partner of HID Global, will now carry the HID Fargo brand's full line of card printers Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security and public safety industry and a global provider of world-class IP video surveillance, access control and license plate recognition (LPR) solutions, today announced that it has partnered with HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, to provide a full line of Fargo bra...

 The new face recognition system assures boarding pass authenticationC-True Imaging Ltd. (C-True) is introducing the C-Gate system, a boarding pass authentication solution using face recognition technology. The C-GATE system assures that ticketed passengers will be allowed to board only their proper flight.The system was launched at IATA's AVSEC 2008 conference, in Seoul, South Korea and gained substantial interest by aviation security officials.C-Gate offers an innovative breakthrough solu...

 Security industry veteran Jack Derrico to manage Hirsch's Mid-Atlantic salesHirsch Electronics, a global supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces the appointment of Jack Derrico as Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager. Mr. Derrico will manage Hirsch's sales activities and dealer development in the Mid-Atlantic region including the states of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.   Mr. Derrico brings to Hirsch more than...

  Dallmeier digital CCTV products selected by Southamption City Council to secure run down tower blocksSouthampton City Council received a surprising answer when it asked residents what should be improved in a group of run-down tower blocks. "We wondered whether people would want the exteriors of the blocks to be brightened up, but that wasn't their top priority," says service development manager Paul Paskins. "They gave us a really clear message that the most...

 Immervision annouces the appointment of a new vice-president of Finance  ImmerVision, the expert in 360° Panoramic Imaging Technology, announces the appointment of Frederic Belanger as Vice President of Finance. Belanger joins ImmerVision from GE Capital, a provider of financial solutions to a broad range of businesses, where he led the Canadian syndication capital markets activities.  Belanger, a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Acc...

 Schlage Everest Primus Level 9Z core key system installed in Bellevue school district Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that the Bellevue (WA) School District has centralized its access control by combining electronics and high-security keys to improve security while also making it easier to manage and control access at several levels.  Although a security system was in place, the District recently undertook steps to finalize an upgrade of the system by pu...

  Ray Keddington appointed Account Manager for PaxtonRay Keddington has joined Paxton Access Inc as Account Manager. Paxton Access Inc is the US Sales and Marketing office for Paxton Access Ltd, the internationally expanding British manufacturer of access control systems. Ray will be responsible for generating new business and sales in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. He will offer guidance, training and support to dealers and integrators. With over 25 y...

  Designed as a mobile unit solution, the imFAST terminal enables banks to extend their services to remote areasHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its MIFARE® Easy Reader Board is incorporated into Integra Micro Systems' innovative imFAST financial terminal.  Designed as a mobile unit solution, the imFAST terminal enables banks to extend their services to remote areas without large capital and infrastructur...

  Global Systems Integrators recommended Bosch Security Systems browser-based Access Easy Controller Like many businesses in major metropolitan areas, telx - a provider of Meet Me Room and Core Interconnection Facility solutions - leases space in a multi-tenant building that is home to more than 30 technology and enterprise companies.  This arrangement poses a security concern for telx, as it must protect customers' mission-critical Internet and telecommunications systems tha...

  Thyron Systems is integrating HID's Multi ISO reader into it's mobile payment terminalHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its contactless HF Multi ISO Reader is an integral component of Thyron Systems' MPT500, the first mobile payment terminal to achieve MasterCard PayPass® certification.  With this certification, the MPT500 enables mobile merchants to take advantage of the speed and convenience of contact...

  SALTO Systems has supplied a smart access control solution for the new Student Life Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo)Home to almost 3,800 students, The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a state university established in 1947 as a branch campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  The school officially became a four-year baccalaureate institution to be known as UH Hilo in 1970.  UH Hilo's mission is to establish itself as a comprehensive university with an...

  Matrox Graphics is launching a new addition to its portfolio of hardware-accelerated IP-video decoding technologyMatrox Graphics will be launching an addition to its portfolio of hardware-accelerated IP video decoding technology for traffic management systems next week at the 15th World Congress on ITS. This new board set is capable of simultaneously decoding multiple IP video streams-at a variety of resolutions and encoded formats. Consisting of two boards, the decoder board co...

  Multi-technology smart cards support HID's installed base of physical access control cards whilst reinforcing the global move to a single cross-platform card used for multiple applicationsHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, has announced that it has acquired Nectar smart card .NET technology, based on Microsoft.NET, from StepNexus and Hive Minded. Nectar is a commercial and licensable reference implementation of a .NET...

 Hirsch drives open and secure network computing standards into physical security industry Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of physical access control and security management solutions to enterprises and government agencies, announced it has joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and will participate in its Trusted Network Connect (TNC) work group to enable more secure computing across the enterprise.  By joining with other TCG member companies such as IBM, HP, Microsoft,...

  ioimage intelligent video devices to run on Genetec's IP video management solutionioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced it has entered into a technology partnership with Genetec, a leader in innovative networked security solutions.  As a result of this partnership, ioimage's video analytics devices can now be seamlessly integrated into Omnicast™, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, enabling surveillance video to...

 Cognitec Systems to feature on Alexander Haig's 21st Century BusinessCognitec Systems - a leader in face recognition technology and systems, today announced that it is going to be featured on Alexander Haig's 21st Century Business Television series."We are very pleased with the opportunity afforded to us by 21st Century Business to disseminate Cognitec's vision and product offering.  Over the last few years, Cognitec has achieved a leadership position within the face recogni...

 Little Chute Area School District in Wisconsin Little Chute Area School District focuses its strengths and resources on developing the individual talents and skills of its students. Based, as the name would suggest in Little Chute, Wisconsin the school consists of three buildings that serve the needs of elementary, middle and high school students.The Little Chute Area School District is committed to providing an environment that provides a quality learning experience for all. With app...

  Identica Holdings has teamed up with HID Global to provide vascular biometric solutionIdentica Holdings Corporation recently announced that it has partnered with HID Global, to provide a state-of-the-art vascular biometric solution to the entire franchise of Club Fitness centers, a 25-year-old chain located across the St. Louis, MO metro area.Identica, a leader in next-generation biometric identification and security solutions, will embed secure iCLASS® contactless smart car...

  Industry demand for DoD CAC Readers leads to pact with SCM Microsystems Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of IP-enabled access control and security management solutions, has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with SCM Microsystems, a leading supplier of smart card readers for secure authentication, to provide SCM's Physical Access Control Terminals (PACT) series physical access readers to the open market.  The SCM PACT readers are designed specif...

 HID hosts first high-level briefing meeting at Queen's College CambridgeHID hosted a lunch briefing in the magnificient surroundings of Queen's College, Cambridge.  It provided a memorable setting for the event that was the first high-level briefing meeting that HID has organized specifically for the EMEA region.  It offered an ideal opportunity to meet and chat to customers, partners and members of the press.  Over 50 guests attended the lunch in the Dining Hall and heard g...

Paul Naldrett, managing director of HID Global, EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa)HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Paul Naldrett has been named managing director of HID Global, EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), reporting to Tony Ball, global vice president of Sales and Marketing, Identity and Access Management (IAM). In his new role, Mr. Naldrett will be responsible for the strategic deve...

  Bosch supports two charity events this fallBosch is extending a helping hand to national charities through our support of two events this fall.  In September, Bosch sponsored the American Red Cross in its efforts to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters. Funds raised at the organization's Fire & Ice Benefit Auction will provide emergency shelter, food, clothing, and basic necessities to help families in the greater Rochester, New York area who...

 Derwent REG-SENTRY can be used to control any vehicle access barrier or gate including those guarding car parks Ship chartering brokers, customs agents and freight forwarder; DTS's International Freight Terminal is a world class 10.5-acre freight handling facility just outside Newcastle in the North East of England.Operating from its base in the heart of the North, the DTS International Freight Terminal offers 100,000 square feet of customs approved warehousing with loading facilities...

 Siemens access control solution integrated with existing CCTV installation at Burnley Football Club A new access control system based on products from Siemens Building Technologies and installed by Thorne Access & Security, is playing a key role in the transformation of an under-used executive suite at Burnley Football Club.  Part of Pennine Lancashire's No Limits programme, the suite will become a vibrant Enterprise Haven that provides accommodation and suppor...

   New College, Oxford, selects SALTO Access Control systems to protect its students and staffNew College, Oxford, has selected an advanced access solution from the leading manufacturer and supplier of access control equipment within the education sector, SALTO Systems, to upgrade their security requirements. The College awarded the contract to approved SALTO Inspired Business Partner, Smiths Security. One of the largest colleges in Oxford, New College was founded in 137...

  Genetec secures projects exceeding 12,000 cameras within 12 month partnership with SECGenetec, a pioneer in IP security solutions and a technology leader within the physical security industry, recently announced that it has extended for the next five-years its business partnership with Security Engineering Consortium Inc. (SEC) as a value-added distributor in Latin American and the Caribbean.  With increasing worldwide presence, Genetec recognises that this affiliation with...

  Smarter Security to provide security solution for US federal agenciesSmarter Security, IDL's US partners have recently secured a lucrative deal with various US federal agencies.  Over the last 12 months, five large federal government agencies have chosen to use Fastlane turnstiles for their lobby entry control needs.  This includes a recent order for Fastlane Glassgate from one agency in excess of one million dollars. 

   iCLASS Cards can now be utilised for such diverse applications HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it is expanding its position within the access control space to include logical access control products and solutions for converge security environments.  By collaborating with IT industry leaders, the company offers an extensive portfolio of logical access offerings to meet market req...

  Fastlane Door Detective uses microprocessors and infrared beams to  monitor how many people pass throughIntegrated Design are pleased to announce that the Fastlane Door Detective has been installed at Anytime Fitness in the US.With its unique business model, fast-growing Anytime Fitness is only as strong as its doors and as sharp as its cameras.  The health club chain's 800 locations stay open 24 hours a day, and are often left un-staffed, making its surveillance and a...