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Matrix COSEC Standalone Access Control solution is an ideal solution for SMB and SME units where door controllers are connected to a small panel over Ethernet. Moreover, it does not require any kind of software installation. Standalone access control solution improves security, simplifies installation and improves reliability required for an ideal access control. Features: Controls up to 255 doors and 25,000 users Advance access control features Leverage IP technology Connect existing 3rd...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of the LB7000, its latest access control model. This state-of-the-art “lockbox” enables Facility Managers to instantly lockdown all doors on a campus, and was designed primarily in response to the horrific rash of active shooter incidents, most notably in schools. A wall-mounted hardware device with a soft touch keypad, the LB7000 lockbox acts as a simple switch and can instantl...

According to John Baker, Country Manager, the approval will help Automatic Systems carry out contracts more quickly and easily Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, announces that it is now Constructionline approved. Constructionline is the UK's leading procurement and supply chain management service that collects, assesses and monitors standard company information through a question set that is aligned to PAS 91, the standardized pre...

Kwikset, the leader in residential security, announces that its line of SmartCode™ deadbolt locks is now compatible with Legrand’s Intuity home automation platform, part of the On-Q line. SmartCode locks with Home Connect™ technology are the industry’s leading wireless access control lock solution for the smart home. Home Automation Security Solutions Legrand’s Intuity System brings together a wide array of stand-alone home technologies and devices into a unified...

Delta will be ZKAccess' exclusive North America partner for sale & distribution of turnstiles under “Powered by ZKAccess” brand ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce it has officially entered into a formal manufacturing and exclusive brand partnership with Delta Turnstiles, a leading manufacturer of secured entry products and solutions. Exclusive Distribution In North America Delta will continue focusing...

SIA Education@ISC education classes presented on topics such as wearable cameras, campus security, and IoT ISC East 2015 sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), delivered a solid audience of security professionals with an 8% increase in attendance and a sold out Show floor. ISC East, the largest physical security tradeshow in the northeast, offered the security industry over 210 exhibitors, 18 SIA Education@ISC education classes and the largest Featured Product S...

The plan provides options that include biometrics equipment, mobile biometrics capability and issue smart cards Recently, the Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA), a global leader on identity management policy and practice, released a plan that lists potential actions that decision-makers might take to address the threat of terrorists posing as refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks. The list comes on the heels of news reports and information that a number of...

PLAI synchronises physical and logical identity management and access control The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has released the test tool for its Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification.  Reliable Implementation And Integration PLAI has provided an open and effective solution for dynamic identity management, allowing employee identities and roles defined or revoked in an authoritative logical identity system; these can automat...

Goldman Sachs' credit facility allows SureID to accelerate its growth of high-assurance identity management solutions SureID, Inc., a national leader in high-assurance identity management solutions, announced recently that it has closed on a capital raise with Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group L.P. This credit facility allows SureID to accelerate its growth, including through expansion of high-assurance identity management solutions for consumers as well as government and...

Shaffer has been overseeing and developing 3xLOGIC Certification Courses over the past nine months 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions recently announced that Donny Shaffer has been appointed Director of Customer Support Services, as the company continues to increase investment in customer service, sales support and education, including their 3xLOGIC University courses. Building Training Programs Shaffer, a seasoned technology educa...

New products deal with functionality of door opening: maglock, electric strike, power supply At Greenbuild 2015, ASSA ABLOY Group brands Securitron® and HES® are previewing innovations specifically designed to improve the efficiency of an access control solution. This new technology preview features products that deal with the functionality of the entire door opening: the maglock, the electric strike, and the power supply. Securitron EcoMag Technology Securitron is p...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the integration of Entertech Systems’ BioConnect identity management platform and Suprema biometric terminals with  C•10CURE 9000 security and event management solution from Software House, part of Tyco Security Products. The integration adds the full Suprema product line including the FaceStation to Tyco Security Products’ existing biometric portfolio v...

In the American market, Automatic Systems increased its market share by over 4%, taking the top spot Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, is North American speed gate market leader. This, according to the most recent IHS technology report 2015. In the American market, Automatic Systems increased its market share by over 4%, taking the top spot. In addition, with a 4% increase, taking a 22.5% market share, Automatic Systems is the lea...

Specialist security manufacturer, Allegion, has introduced the Briton 4700 Series to its range of door furniture and accessories, including handles that have achieved EN 1906 Grade 4 and are suitable for high-frequency areas where long-lasting performance is essential. Excellent Performance Featuring a high-quality and high-specification selection of Grade 4 lever and pull handles, plus complementary accessories in satin stainless steel, the Briton 4700 Series makes complete doorset specificat...

The 9700 is an addition to 9500 and 9600 Series, and combines both windstorm and fire-ratings into one solution HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is previewing an entirely new platform-based electric strike design along with the recently released 9700 Series strike at ISC East 2015. The new 9700 Series is an addition to the popular surface-mounted 9500 and 9600 Series, and combines both windstorm and fire-ratings into one solution. The HES 9700 is the perfect complement to heav...

ZeroWire includes Z-Wave radio that enables to control Z-Wave-enabled lights, thermostats and door locks The ZeroWire self-contained, wireless security system and smart home hub from Interlogix will be installed in new homes built by Alabama-based Stone Martin Builders. Interlogix, a global leader in security and life-safety solutions, is part of UTC Climate Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The ZeroWire hub supports convenient, remote system manage...

Nortek Security & Control, LLC, a leader in security and access control solutions, recently introduced the Linear ProControl™ embedded network appliance and access control ecosystem. The Linear ProControl product portfolio includes everything an organization needs for comprehensive security and access control, from one to 256 doors, including secure remote access out of the box via the Remote Management Console (RMC) Low Costs Linear ProControl with RMC delivers a competitive advanta...

Customer support, application engineering and training will be integrated and reinforced under new executive leadership S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, recently announced expansion plans for its pre-sale and post-sale product support. Technical support functions including customer support, application engineering, and training will be integrated and reinforced under new executive leadership to ensure...

The team opted for the AirKey locking system for identification media/key cards The idea for the Solar Decathlon originates in the USA. Since 2002, the competition has been bringing together universities from around the world with the objective of designing and operating an energy-efficient, solar-powered house. The aim is to support solar technologies in buildings. Each year the competition is hosted alternately in Europe and America. In summer 2014, it was held in Paris...

U.S. Security Associates is recognsed as one of the nation’s top employers of reservists and veterans On Veterans Day, U.S. Security Associates joined Americans from coast to coast in honouring America’s military, past and present, for their dedication and service to the country. The national security company has thousands of veterans in its security force and in administrative and management positions throughout the organization. Top Employer Of Veterans “...

Securitron Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM – 7:00PM EST Securitron®, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, recently announced the launch of a new tech support Live Chat feature on its website, furthering its commitment to excellence in customer service. Superior Service Securitron Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM – 7:00PM EST to answer product questions, assist with installations and provide tech...

U.S. Security Associates showcases products and services to Goodwill staff from different locations at the event Professionals in the fields of loss prevention, safety, retail and IT are converging on Indianapolis this week for the 2015 Goodwill Industries® Loss Prevention and Safety (GILPS) Conference. The event takes place from November 8 to 10 at the Indianapolis Hyatt Regency Hotel. Representatives from the Retail Loss Prevention division of U.S. Security Associates, a...

Allegion and ALOA are dedicated toeducating locksmiths and helping theindustry maintain a high standard  Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, has worked with the ALOA Security Professionals Association to further develop the organization’s national training center located in Dallas, Texas. ALOA is the world’s largest organization for locksmiths and other physical security professionals.   Educating Locksm...

Show attendees are invited to stop by and demo a variety of turnstiles Orion Entrance Control, Inc., manufacturer of high-end entrance control turnstile solutions, will unveil its newest and most exciting partnerships at the ISC East 2015 security conference this November in New York City. “We’re excited to share the best in entrance control technology with our friends and colleagues attending ISC East,” said Orion ECI President and Founder Steve Caroselli....

Milestone software integrated with Open Options Access Control products and Axis cameras provides full scale security solutions Milestone Systems, Axis Communications, Open Options and Signature Systems are providing the Orlando Eye complex, a high profile venue that has been recently opened in Florida, with an integrated access control hardware and software solution.  Milestone's XProtect Enterprise video management software (VMS) and 250 IP video surveillance cameras fr...

With the Ranger receiver in the security closet, there would be no access readers installed at the door Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that access control integrators and end-users can help eliminate hacking of the Wiegand network by implementing its Ranger long range receivers installed in the locked security closet, with the electronic access control panels, out of harm's way....

Flood will ensure the continued success of Integrated Biometrics partner services infrastructure Integrated Biometrics (IntegratedBiometrics.com), creator of the world’s lightest, fastest, and most innovative FBI-Certified fingerprint scanners, recently announced the addition of security industry veteran Andrew Flood to its growing team of talented professionals. Increase In Mobile Biometrics In his role, Flood will ensure the continued success of Integrated Biometrics...

Matrix’s new COSEC VEGA, a Wi-Fi and touchscreen based door controller, with battery backup. Key Features: Access control and time-attendance Fingerprint, smart card and proximity card 3.5” TFT touch screen LCD Power over Ethernet, built-in Wi-Fi, Mobile Broadband (3G/4G) IP65 based door controller 50,000 users and 500,000 events 9600 (1:N), 100000 (1:1) fingerprint templates Battery backup for 5 to 6 hours Useful for mobile sites, school bus and other mobile application...

Transport Security Expo have brought together speaker and opinion leaders from government, industry and academia Transport Security Expo will this year be delivering more learning opportunities than ever before – and all of them will be free-to-attend for all delegates on a first-come, first-served basis. The conference and seminar sessions will cover the full range of transport security sectors – Aviation, Maritime, Rail & Public Transport, Secure Transpor...

On behalf of ONVIF Steering Committee, Per Björkdahl shared the goals and strategies for the upcoming year ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting and elections in late October, providing an update to members on ONVIF activities and accomplishments over the past year. Attendees around the world heard presentations on such activities as the development and publication of two new prof...