Access control systems & kits News

Michael L. Davis, Director, Intellectual Property, HIDHID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Michael L. Davis, Director, Intellectual Property, at HID, will be the programme chair for the Data Protection Track that will be featured at the CARTES & IDentification 2009 event. Held from the 17th to 19th November at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, this world-leading forum focuses on digital security and smart technologie...

infinias, LLC signs Argus Solutions Ltd as the international agent for the Intelli-M access control productsinfinias, LLC recently announced the signing of Argus Solutions Ltd, Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia as the international agent for the Intelli-M access control products in Australia. The Intelli-M product line delivers robust access control over the corporate network using the eIDC a Power over Ethernet single door controller managed by Intelli-M Access, browser based management softw...

 UTC Fire & Security set to enhance status with the acquisition of GE Security  United Technologies Corp., recently announced it has reached an agreement to purchase the GE Security business from GE for $1.82 billion. The closing is pending regulatory approvals. GE Security, part of GE Technology Infrastructure, supplies security and life safety technologies through a broad product portfolio for commercial and residential applications that include fire detection and life safet...

IMS Research announces acquisition of Young Market Research (YMR), a highly innovative research companyIn a move that will consolidate its position as one of the leaders in the Electronics Market Research field, IMS Research announced recently that it has acquired Young Market Research (YMR), a highly innovative research company that focuses on the Displays, TV, Solid-State Lighting and Photovoltaic (PV) industries.YMR is headed by Ross and Barry Young, who are probably best known as the founder...

Stringer and Company, Inc. represents infinias, LLC in the Northwest infinias®, LLC recently announced the signing of Stringer and Company, Inc. as the infinias, LLC manufacturer's representative for the Northwest territory consisting of the following states: Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Alaska.Stringer and Company is an independent manufacturer's representative specializing in products related to the telecommunications and security industry. From their corporat...

Innotech Cabling Solutions, Inc. signed as infinias' representative throughout Canadainfinias®, LLC recently announced the signing of Innotech Cabling Solutions, Inc. as their manufacturer's representative throughout Canada.Innotech Cabling Solutions is a division of ICSI, a corporation with its head office based in the province of Ontario, Canada and with offices in Eastern, Central, and Western Canada. Their primary business is a manufacturer's agent, supplying products that are...

TagMaster North America, Inc. announced its support for HID Global's popular Corporate 1000 ProgrammeTagMaster North America, Inc., the leading provider of long-range and high-performance Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) announced recently its support for HID Global's popular Corporate 1000 Programme. As the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, HID Global established the Corporate 1000 programme to provide acces...

  Dortronics Systems, Inc. supplies standard and custom-finished access control productsDortronics Systems, Inc. is further expanding its sales channel into the Canadian market with the appointment of Access Direct Sales, Inc. as a manufacturer's representative. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Access Direct has sales offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, each with fully equipped demo/training capabilities. Access Direct is recognized as a leader in providing comprehensi...

HID on the Desktop™  won Innovative Achievement Prize in the Access Control categoryHID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, is pleased to announce that its HID on the Desktop™ solution was awarded the Innovative Achievement Prize in the Access Control category by the Detektor International Awards 2009, in Stockholm, Sweden.The 10th annual Detektor International prize ceremony was held at the Sectech Expo and coincided with the opening da...

HID Global recently announced the availability of Priority Plus Credential Service shipping in EuropeHID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the availability of Priority Plus Credential Service shipping in Europe. The Priority Plus® Credential Service guarantees 48-hour order shipments of standard HID and Indala® Prox and iCLASS® technology credentials in quantities between 100 and 500 cards, including programming and inkje...

US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grantsIn a move that is expected to encourage ports to invest more in critical infrastructure protection initiatives, US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grants. The change was made in the Homeland Security Department appropriations bill (H.R. 2892) that is expected to be signed soon by President Obama.The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) administered by...

 The Leadership in Security award was given to Maine Senator Susan M. CollinsThe CSO Roundtable of ASIS International recently awarded its first Leadership in Security Award to Sen. Susan M. Collins, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in reaching across the aisle to draft and pass several critical pieces of U.S. homeland security legislation. The Maine Republican, who currently serves as ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, boasts an impr...

The search for greater energy efficiency Green initiatives and reducing carbon footprints are at the top of many organizations and according to the Carbon Trust Organization, by simply switching machines off after use or turning the heating down in warm weather, a real savings of energy can be made. Just reducing energy usage by 20 percent could add as much as the same amount to your profits as a 5 percent increase in sales. Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, is on...

 Genetec recently installed an integrated security solution Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in USAGenetec recently announced that the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Alabama, United States, has completed the installation of an integrated security solution which includes both Omnicast video surveillance and Synergis access control. Wind Creek Casino and Hotel was recently rebuilt as a top-of-the-line entertainment and resort complex, and Genetec's IP-based unified solutions were chosen to ma...

  Sales for Axis Communications have increased continuously over the first nine months of the yearNet sales during the period amounted to SEK 1,642 M (1,474), and sales amounted to SEK 568 M (543) for the third quarter. Operating profit during the period totaled SEK 188 M (291),and operating profit totalled SEK 95 M (131) for the third quarter. Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 187 M (291),and profit before tax amounted to SEK 94 M (131) for the third quarter.Profit a...

 Siemens' new security solution combines access control, video surveillance and intrusion protectionSiveillance Fusion is a holistic security management system now introduced by Siemens' Building Technologies Division. As a centralised solution (top-down approach) it combines access control, video surveillance and intrusion protection on a single platform. Using the existing IT infrastructure and .NET Framework, Siveillance Fusion allows for complete interoperability. The platform...

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Security Industry Association is organising a trade delegation to Russia to coincide with SST Forum in MoscowElectronic security companies looking to expand into the huge Russian market will have a great opportunity to do so in February.The Security Industry Association is organising a trade delegation to Russia to coincide with the Feb. 2-5 Security and Safety Technologies (SST) Forum in Moscow. SST Moscow is run by Reed Exhibitions - the same company responsible for the ISC shows - a...

 Security solutions specialist TAC has completed transformation and brand migration to Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and security solutions, recently announced it has completed the strategic transformation and brand migration of TAC to Schneider Electric.Schneider Electric is now uniquely poised to directly offer customers a full range of solutions across its core competencies of power, data centres, industrial automation, building manag...

  Ken Livingstone's new role will include focusing on the provision of security for the broadcasting industry Award-winning Octavian Security has announced the appointment of Ken Livingstone to the role of operations manager. In his new role, Ken will oversee the day-to-day operations of sections of the business, reporting directly to operations director, Jot Engelbrecht.He will also focus on the provision of security for the broadcasting industry, with clients including the BBC,...

ISC East organisers will present a special panel discussion on the "State of the Industry" during the eventWith businesses in the security industry looking for ways to deal with the economic downturn, ISC East organisers have announced that they will present a special panel discussion on the "State of the Industry" during the event.Key industry leaders representing manufacturers, dealers, integrators and end-users will analyse industry trends during the discussion on Thursday...

IDenticard Systems named a Platinum Partner by Mercury Security Corp of Long Beach, CaliforniaIDenticard Systems, a market leader in access control, personal identification and custom ID badges, announces at ASIS 2009 that they have been named a Platinum Partner by Mercury Security Corp of Long Beach, California, a leading provider of access control hardware. The Platinum Partners Program recognises the performance and contributions of a select few of Mercury Security's business partners."W...

Morse Watchmans is demonstrating its full range of innovative systems at ASIS 2009Morse Watchmans is currently demonstrating its expertise as the security industry's premier manufacturer of key and asset control solutions  at ASIS 2009. On display is a full range of innovative systems ranging from key and asset control systems to guard tour systems and supporting software."The expansive functionality of Morse Watchmans' control products, combined with our ability to custom design...

HID's Identity on Demand™ delivers expertise and speed for successful custom ID badge projectsHID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced the launch of Identity on Demand™ (IoD), a unique service offering that provides expertise and speed needed to make custom credential and ID badge projects successful. Offering card design, database management and card personalisation, IoD services manages the administrative tasks of customer ID proje...

SIA has scheduled two trade delegations for early 2010 in the United Arab Emirates and RussiaThe Security Industry Association (SIA), as part of an ambitious programme to open up new markets for U.S. security companies around the world, has scheduled two trade delegations for early 2010 in the United Arab Emirates and Russia.SIA will kick off its 2010 international marketing programme with a trip to Intersec Dubai in the U.A.E. Jan. 17-19. A SIA delegation will then visit Moscow during...

 Partnership between SALTO Systems and Group 4 Technology will provide more versatility for customersSALTO Systems announces that its SALTO off-line access control readers now integrate with Group 4 Technology's Symmetry Security Management System (SMS). SALTO Systems are world leaders in access control solutions. SALTO provides organizations with a solution for all their security and building control functions, enabling users to integrate all their physical security needs th...

  HID Global launches promotion encouraging customers to submit ideas for new products, features and servicesHID's commitment to its "Customer First" initiative reaches new high with promotion to drive customer participation in next wave of global "I Want" advertising campaign.HID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the upcoming launch of its "Customers Come 1st" promotion during ASIS International...

Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher system is installed in the briefing room within Public Safety Department at the University Company Profile Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1831, and located in Middletown, CT. It is one of the nation’s most highly ranked colleges with approximately 2700 full time undergraduates and 200 graduate students, as well as more than 400 part time students. High Street, which is the old center of campus, was once descr...

HID Global is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Genuine HID™ at the ASIS InternationalAs the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, the HID brand has over the years become synonymous with integrity, innovation and quality. Building on its thought leadership and commitment to enhancing customer value, HID Global is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Genuine HID™ at the ASIS International Conference being held from Sept. 21 - 24, 2009 at the...

Raleigh, NC, Police Department (RPD) has deployed Brivo ACS WebService™ at its headquarters buildingBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced that the Raleigh, NC, Police Department (RPD) has deployed Brivo ACS WebService™ at its headquarters building and a growing number of police substations and other locations. ASG Security is the integrator on this ongoing project.Prior to installing Brivo, the RPD utilised...