Access Control News

CardLogix, a provider of smart cards and software for identity credentials, announces Card Encoding Engine (CEE) for the creation of secure ID cards and badges. CEE is a comprehensive card personalization software for designing, encoding, and printing credential data, as well as badge issuance. CEE provides the power and versatility of custom ID badging software at a competitive cost with simplified, intuitive features that enable the execution of ID projects without the need for extensive proje...

The Mall at Short Hills, an upscale shopping facility in Short Hills, NJ, needed a more effective surveillance system to protect its patrons, tenants, employees, and infrastructure. From the beginning, the overall requirement was to implement a state-of-the-art digital video surveillance solution that would provide maximum coverage of critical areas. This included video cameras in the parking lots that would be required to provide clear images across long distances, even in low-light conditions....

Through this transaction, Zebra will enter the segment where Motorola’s Enterprise business competes Zebra Technologies Corporation and Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Zebra will acquire Motorola’s Enterprise business for $3.45 billion in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and new debt. The transaction, which was approved by the Boards of Direct...

Steve Singer will examine the capability of hardware IP Intelligent Packet Engines and the interrelated role of security software INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announced that Steve Singer, VP of worldwide field applications engineering at INSIDE Secure, will be a featured speaker at the 2014 Multicore Developers Conference being held May 7-8 in Santa Clara, California, USA. Mr. Singer will present ‘Meeti...

IPSR helps their customers by selecting the right security product for their application IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), a leading manufacturer’s representative firm dedicated to the security industry, recently announced that the company has redefined the meaning of being a manufacturer’s representative and has become one of the largest security rep firms in the U.S.  Within four years, the company has seen exponential growth due to their market knowledge, t...

AMAG's Senior Systems Design Analyst will be presenting a Vertical Market Specialist Workshop at PSA-TEC 2014 AMAG Technology’s Senior Systems Design Analyst, Adam Shane will be presenting at PSA-TEC 2014 at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado, May 6, 2014. He is part of a panel that will be presenting a day-long Vertical Market Specialist Workshop, which is included in the weeklong conference put on by PSA Security. As a proud Gold Sponsor of PSA-TEC, AMAG will be offer...

The MorphoAccess® SIGMA unites the World’s #1 ranked fingerprint technology with a wide array of recognition factors MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series reader submitted by MorphoTrak won the Best of Biometrics Award at the 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) held by the Security Industry Association at ISC West. MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series biometric access reader combines three powerful attributes that ultimately contributed to winning the award: Industry leading ge...

PVP works with the Premier Owner Program to enhance relationship between PSA vendors and integrators PSA Security Network is excited to announce Allegion’s inclusion in the Premier Vendor Program. This program works hand-in-hand with our Premier Owner Program to enhance the relationship between PSA vendors and integrators, resulting in optimal pricing and service. “PSA has been a great customer to Allegion and we are excited to be a PVP partner. We value this part...

Bon Securs Hospital, Galway, has integrated the SALTO XS4 Locker Lock into the drug and medicine cabinets used within a new build extension to the hospital to control when and by whom patient medication can be accessed.Bon Secours Hospital Galway is a 120 bed acute care facility, providing a wide range of surgical and medical services. It is part of the Bon Secours Health System, the largest private healthcare provider in Ireland, and currently admits 18,000 patients per annum, comprising 6,000...

VITEK Industrial Video Products introduced their new On Cue Universal HD-SDI recorder at this year’s ISC West VITEK Industrial Video Products, Inc. from Valencia, CA won at the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the Best in Show honors for Personnel, Loss Prevention and Asset Tracking Solutions Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday. VITEK Industrial Video Products introduced their new On Cue Universal HD-SDI...

SRI has integrated its Iris biometric system with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 access control software AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video, and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that SRI International is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. SRI has integrated its Iris on the Move® (IOM) N-Glance™ biometric system with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management...

The mechanical lock industry is experiencing an increased penetration of Chinese suppliers into the international market Despite the growing popularity of access control systems driving the adoption of electronic locking devices, mechanical locks are not projected to falter any time soon. Mechanical locks are forecast to have a positive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% from 2013 to 2017, a new report from IHS. While access control is driving the penetration of elect...

PSA’s partners will benefit from its proven IP cabling solutions as the industry continues to trend towards IP convergence PSA Security Network is excited to announce a new partnership with comCables®, a premier manufacturer of end-to-end structured cabling solutions. For over 30 years, comCables has been manufacturing trusted, quality copper & fiber optic structured cabling products including: Cat 5e, Cat 6 & 6A. All products exceed industry standards and ar...

Observer members will be able to independently test products to determine their conformance with ONVIF Profiles ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently the addition of a new membership level, to its membership structure, called the Observer level, which encompasses consultants, systems architects and engineers and members of the media. The addition of the Observer level membership grants these individual...

Sessions are comprised of a 4 day workshop designed to be comprehensive training classes STANLEY Security, a leading global security company specializing in advanced integrated security solutions on K-12 and higher education campuses nationwide, announces its partnership with the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP) and D. Stafford & Associates to sponsor a series of seminars throughout 2014 as part of the organization’s Advanc...

Jack will work with members of the DMP authorized dealer network to promote the sale of products Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Jack Conard to the newly created position of Director-Market Development, Retail Solutions, West. Jack will work with members of the DMP authorized dealer network, vendor partners, and retailers to promote the sale of DMP products in retail installations. “DMP technology is especially well-suited to a number of vertical markets, in...

Stevens from INSIDE Secure will describe the security attacks that are routinely launched against mobile platforms INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announces that Bart Stevens, director of product management at INSIDE Secure, will be a featured speaker at the Linley Tech Mobile Conference being held April 30 - May 1 in Santa Clara, California. Stevens will present ‘Mobile security is no longer optional&...

AMAG presented top 2013 Symmetry Authorized Resellers with Eagle Awards AMAG Technology, the most-installed access control and integrated security solution developer, held its annual Eagle Award reception at ISC West on April 3  where it presented its top 2013 Symmetry™ Authorized Resellers with Eagle Awards in recognition for their outstanding sales effort, dedication to AMAG’s Symmetry access control solution and exceptional customer service. “It is w...

Viscount will deploy its VeriCert software at U.S. Federal Government agency facilities Viscount Systems, a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, announced that it has been awarded contracts to deploy its Freedom access control technology, as well as its VeriCert certification software, at the U.S. Federal Government agency facilities in Louisiana and California, totaling more than $50,000 in contract value. Due to the sensitive nature of these types of contr...

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the final release of Profile C, which brings the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specification into the physical access control arena. Through Profile C, systems integrators, specifiers and consultants are able to achieve interoperability between clients and devices of physical access control systems (PACS) and network-based video systems. With this final release, including the ava...

STANLEY Security joins the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program STANLEY Security announced recently that it has received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). STANLEY Security’s EyeLock product line interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide end-users with a single, critical database for access control and iris biometric identification data. “STANLEY Security has completed required factory testing...

Cartell offers products for security, home automation, electrical, construction and gate/access control industries Preferred Technologies Group, a U.S.-based company and manufacturer of Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers, is now accepting distributorships around the world to sell its products. The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975. It is sold exclusively through distributors. It was initially introduced in the security industry. Since...

The website features an elegant new look, easy to navigate design and a wealth of downloadable information Middle Atlantic Products has launched a new, totally re-imagined website to improve user experience and help its customers find the exact information they need from the company’s extensive product offering. Exceptionally useful, middleatlantic.com features an elegant new look, easy to navigate design and a wealth of downloadable information including Revit®, CA...

Laurie Dickson has broad experience in both account service and creative Open Options, a leading provider of innovative access control solutions, has added three seasoned sales executives – Stacy Molenda, Randy Vitovitz, and Laurie Dickson – to manage new territories in the Rocky Mountain, Northwest, and South Central United States to support continued company growth. Open Options Vice President and General Manager Jonathan Berman said Open Options’ exponent...

The KS100, with Aperio technology, extends access control to individual server cabinet doors HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is showing its KS100 Server Cabinet Lock at ISC West 2014. The KS100, with Aperio® technology, extends access control to individual server cabinet doors to protect data center assets from intrusion and expensive downtime. The KS100 leverages ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® technology, enabling mechanical locks to be wirelessly linked to a new or exi...

The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience and system functionality American Fibertek Inc. (afi) is launched an updated version of its powerful Pilot Video/Event Management Software (VMS) at ISC West (booth # 10072). The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience, system functionality and intelligent capabilities enabling complete system solutions to meet market demands. New for 2014 is the capability to monitor up to 500...

Alarm Controls’ new APS-300 access control power supply can support up to three magnetic locks Alarm Controls, an ASSA ABLOY Group company known for its responsiveness and value, recently introduced the AES-100 and AES-200 electric strikes and the APS-300 power supply at ISC West 2014. Show attendees were able to see the entire Alarm Controls product line at booth #33092 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, April 2-4, 2014. Designed for heavy-duty applications, the all-in-on...

IdenTrust™, Inc. (part of HID Global®), a worldwide leader in identity solutions, and ScriptRx, Inc., a Florida-based healthcare technology company, recently jointly announced that the ScriptRx software application for EPCS has received certification to federally mandated standards by Drummond Group, Inc. IdenTrust digital identities are a key element in the certification, and used by the ScriptRx application and end users to link auditable proof of identity to electronic prescriptions...

The infographic combines results from its survey with published data on security breaches and associated costs HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released an infographic illustrating the results of a survey it conducted on physical access control. The survey of 600 respondents revealed enterprise end users’ perceptions about change and the importance of industry best practices, and how well today’s technology and policy best...

Identiv’s uTrust TS readers support  proximity, smart cards and public key infrastructure Identiv recently unveiled its uTrust TS Readers product line. uTrust TS Readers are revolutionary new building access control readers that support all major credentials in a single reader format, while offering strong identity verification, scalable migration and interoperability based upon secure open standards. uTrust TS Readers are the first readers that let customers easily...