Access Control News

For systems integrators, this integration will offer a greater choice of industry-standard wireless electronic locks Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions announces a technology partnership with SimonsVoss GmbH, a European manufacturer of electronic locks. Through this partnership, Genetec will be able to integrate the SimonsVoss SmartIntego Digital Locking Cylinder, Smart Handle and Padlock Wireless Locks wi...

Salto Systems will showcase access control products and software at ISC West 2017 SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase new products, innovative technology in lock management software and exciting partnerships at the International Security Conference & Exposition ISC West, which takes place this April in Las Vegas. Wireless Access Control Mission “ISC West is always an exciting opportunity for SALTO Systems to share our...

To access a center, visitors push an exterior unit button initiating a call to a station inside the center Aiphone, an international manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, announced its JP Series and GT Series video intercoms have been chosen by the Army Corps of Engineers to protect military recruiting centers across the United States. Video Doorbell Military officials made the decision to keep recruitment center entries locked throughout the day following th...

Climax Technology is now offering integration with Amazon Echo, IFTTT, and voice reporting, available on Climax Home Portal Platform, to provide users with increased flexibility, control and greater peace of mind. Climax Home Portal Server Platform is an IP/GPRS-based security management solution designed to provide security professionals and home owners with new and convenient ways to manage home security and smart home automation services. Voice control with Alexa According to Coldwell Bank...

Houses of worship have always had special security concerns, as they are uniquely vulnerable open environments In response to the rise of attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. and around the world, ASIS International, the world’s largest membership association for security management professionals, is providing a suite of free resources to help support those responsible for protecting these vital community institutions. Escalating Threats Towards Faith-Based Communit...

ISO defines parameters for compliance with the highest standards of quality, environmental responsibility Identiv, Inc. announces that it has been awarded the sustainable, environmentally responsible ISO 14001:2015 standard and the new quality management ISO 9001:2015. ISO (International Standards Organization) defines parameters for compliance with the highest standards of quality, environmental responsibility, and other characteristics of world-class organizations’ ope...

Brivo OnAir combines access control technology, video surveillance and mobile credentialing in a unified cloud-based security platform Brivo, the provider of cloud-based physical access control systems and mobile credentials, and Mercury Security, a global provider of OEM access control hardware, announces the integration of the Authentic Mercury open platform into Brivo’s flagship OnAir access control system. “We have always believed in open standards for our phy...

The new FaceStation 2 is a contactless facial recognition device with an adjustable wall bracket  BioConnect and Suprema will be at ISC West 2017 demonstrating the newest innovations in biometrics, security and identity in booth no. 22075. New facial recognition, dual-factor cabinet lock, cybersecurity and mobile solutions will be demonstrated in the joint booth.  With cybersecurity issues seemingly ever-more prevalent and the development of more user-friendly secur...

All security investments are measured on how they contribute to the shift in mindset Organizations are transforming their security spending strategy in 2017, moving away from prevention-only approaches to focus more on detection and response, according to Gartner, Inc. Worldwide spending on information security is expected to reach $90 billion in 2017, an increase of 7.6 per cent over 2016, and to top $113 billion by 2020. Spending on enhancing detection and response capabilit...

MorphoCloud includes services for fingerprint and palmprint search and verification, as well as face recognition MorphoTrak, a key provider of biometric services to law enforcement and other agencies, will donate access to MorphoCloud, a cloud-based collection of services, to West Virginia University to support the university's highly-regarded research and education programs in biometrics and forensics. Close Academic Partnership MorphoTrak, a subsidiary of Safran Identity a...

Hayden Ferry Lakeside represents both the promise and challenges inherent in modern, mixed-use development Rising from the banks of Tempe Town Lake on Arizona’s Salt River like the sapphire twin of the Emerald City, Hayden Ferry Lakeside gleams in the region’s perpetual sunlight. Strikingly expansive and modern, the property stands as a testament to the art of the possible next-generation commercial development. A 43-acre, master-planned, mixed-use project in down...

RTI has announced new video intercom support for select RTI controllers and third-party intercom-enabled devices Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, has announced new video intercom support for select RTI controllers and third-party intercom-enabled devices. Ideal for front door access, security gates, intra-office, and room-to-room applications, this new capability allows users t...

Esteban Pastor and Joe Fryd will strive to deliver highest level of technical support and service ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome Esteban Pastor to its Tech Support team and Joe Fryd to its Sales Support team. Previous Work Experience Pastor has a diverse background in communication and technology. After working in broadcasting, he later joined a worldwide electronics company where he provided techni...

Pure Access 2.0 offers a brand-new user interface and experience ISONAS Inc., a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, announced that the company will be exhibiting their new line of software and hardware products at booth #5117 at the ISC West 2017 trade show, the largest security event in the world. The ISC West show will take place on April 5th – 7th at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pure Mobile Credentials At the show, ISONAS will be featuring its...

The AOP530 is a two-way speaker microphone with echo cancellation and full-duplex communication Louroe Electronics, a provider of audio monitoring within the security industry, will introduce next generation advanced audio technology at ISC West 2017 with two new products, the Verifact A USB microphone and AOP530 speaker microphone. Both products boast new features that improve network device integration, installation time and sound clarity. The official release date for the V...

The new portal enables third-party technology providers to have a single online access point Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the addition of a new partner portal for its Connected Partner Program to further simplify the third-party integration process with various Tyco Security Products brands. With a simple online application, enhanced access to the latest integration resources and ongoing support, the new portal enhances the partner expe...

Milestone offers the widest integration range with Bosch products in the security market At the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) event in San Antonio, Texas, Milestone Systems named Bosch Security Systems its Americas 2016 Camera Partner of the Year. The long-standing partnership between the two companies has resulted in seamless integration and support for advanced features of Bosch IP video devices within the XProtect Video Management Software and Milestone Hu...

The iSTAR Ultra Video solution combines access control and video surveillance functionality in a single appliance Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, introduced the iSTAR Ultra Video, a palm-sized solution that delivers integrated, small site security scaled for enterprise management and performance. Using C•CURE 9000 Security and Event Management software from Software House or American Dynamics’ victor Unified Client, iSTAR Ultra Video brings access...

Recent vehicle tragedy at Mardi Gras emphasizes need for pedestrian protection at large events Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that, reacting to tragedies in Nice, France and Berlin among others where vehicles were used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians, Delta's temporary vehicle barriers were erected in New Orleans' French Quarter to restrict vehicle access t...

New status reflects on-going commitment to innovative access control integrations with Mercury Solutions Genetec Inc., a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions announces that Mercury Security, the global leader in the supply of OEM access control hardware, has chosen Genetec to join its group of Platinum Elite Partners. The Platinum Elite Program recognises Mercury's select business partners who demonstrate sustained market growth, and access contro...

MIPS 2017’s theme ‘Together We Make the World See the Future’ reflected a newly clarified company purpose Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 12th Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) this month in San Antonio, Texas, with over 500 attendees. It is an open platform community event engaging hundreds of channel and alliance partners, customers, media people, Milestone experts and management. Mi...

Focus areas include cybersecurity, marketing, leadership, RMR, project management, and technical topics PSA Security Network, an electronic security cooperative, announced it will host an ISC West 2017 education track with sessions and a workshop during ISC West in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 4-5, 2017. Various PSA Committee members, staff, and other industry experts will lead the eight sessions that are included in the PSA Track. Focus areas include cybersecurity, marketing, le...

CSS provides the perfect opportunity to network, share ideas, and learn from industry subject matter experts Charles Johnson, Open Options’ Southeast Sales Manager, will be showcasing DNA Fusion at the inaugural Converged Security Summit (CSS) to be held on March 1, 2017, at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Information And Physical Security Hosted by GC&E Systems Group, an Open Options-certified dealer company, CSS is a one-day com...

The OV9712 CameraChip image sensor is built on OmniVision’s OmniPixel3-HS high-sensitivity pixel technology OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, in collaboration with Texas Instruments Inc. (TI), a semiconductor design and manufacturing company, announced a new reference design for low-power, battery-operated, instant-on smart home security cameras. OmniVision OV788 Video Processor This design pairs OmniVision’s OV788...

Nine partners presented in breakout sessions, allowing for interaction and questions AMAG Technology hosted its Security Engineering Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, February 17-20, 2017 at the La Cantera Resort and Spa. The theme for the event was ‘Where Collaboration Meets Success,’ which encouraged more than 80 consultants/engineers, end users, and integrators attending to network and engage in security related discussions about technologies, challenges, and tre...

Jeff Montoya and Jacob Bradshaw are the latest of many new hires to the IDIS America team  IDIS has announced the appointment of Jeff Montoya as the newest IDIS America Regional Sales Manager, as well as the hiring of Jacob Bradshaw as the latest addition to the IDIS America Inside Sales team. Montoya and Bradshaw are the latest of many new hires to the IDIS America team in a year that saw the continued growth and maturation of its sales capacity in the Americas sinc...

Doug Falso will lead market development efforts in digital surveillance, access control and smart buildings Logic Supply, a global Industrial PC company, announced today that Doug Falso has joined the company to head up its Physical Security & Building Automation team. As the Account Executive dedicated to that vertical, Falso will lead market development efforts in digital surveillance, access control and smart buildings, among other applications. Mobile And Remote...

Boise Airport is an important air transportation hub for Idaho and the Pacific Northwest Genetec Inc., a provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions announced that Boise Airport (BOI) has recently overhauled its security infrastructure with Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), and other third-party applications. With the help of CompuNet, an Idaho-based value-...

ZKAccess and AMAG Technology have cooperatively tested and certified the integration ZKAccess is proud to announce that it is now officially an AMAG Technology Symmetry preferred partner and member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. Symmetry Access Control System The ZKAccess OP-200 fingerprint reader interfaces with the Symmetry  Access Control system to provide biometric capabilities without needing additional middleware. ZKAccess and AMAG Technology cooperati...

Millennial customers are helping drive the integration of loT connectivity and want the latest solutions Connected Technologies, LLC, Crystal Lake, Illinois, continues to respond to new industry and market trends through the Connect ONE cloud-hosted service, including the exciting capability to add voice-initiated system control through home and mobile platform systems such as Siri and Google Assistant. Voice Recognition Control "With our new voice recognition control, monit...