Access Control News

With theft rates at a high, the retail sector is one of the targets, as advancements in technology have resulted in evolved methods of committing crimes. In addition to this, outdated security systems leave no legitimate way for retailers to track the events taking place and receiving real-time notifications about the same. In such circumstances, the chances of shoplifting are greater. Further, the possibilities of life-threatening smash-and-grab incidents make retailers as...

ShotSpotter announced an agreement with Verizon to bring the ShotSpotter solution to cities by leveraging Verizon's Light Sensory Network, an IoT platform deployed on street lights. Verizon’s Light Sensory Network is part of Verizon’s Smart Communities technology, which offers a range of services to cities including lighting control, traffic analytics, parking optimization, public safety support and now gunshot detection. By utilising a city's lighting infrastructure, it will now be...

PSA has announced the addition of Zachary Stall as the Online Education Specialist. This new role will be responsible for building, updating, and managing all online education content at PSAEducation.com and supporting ongoing education programs from PSA. Stall comes to PSA with over ten years in the educational field with a varied background of classroom instruction, administrative, and coaching positions in elementary and middle schools. Most recently, Stall transitioned from his role as Prin...

More than 30,000 security professionals will gather for ISC West, sponsored exclusively by the Security Industry Association (SIA), in Las Vegas between April 10-13. While attending ISC West at Sands Expo, conferees will visit more than 1,000 exhibitors and participate in roughly 80 sessions produced by SIA Education@ISC. SIA also will host a variety of networking engagements, mostly exclusive to SIA members. SIA members can register for these networking opportunities free of charge. Complimen...

Security 101 recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, as evidenced by the fact that Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500 ranks Security 101...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that Georgia Southern University’s state-of-the-art Recreation Activity Center (RAC) has deployed an integrated pedestrian access solution so only members can access the facility. A Boon Edam Trilock 60 tripod turnstile is integrated with Iris ID IrisAccess solution to enable swift user verification and access with a minimum of effort for students, faculty and staff. Center Of Campus Lif...

Founded in Venice, California in 1965, Gold's Gym rapidly became the center for the development of training techniques and nutritional concepts that formed the foundation for the modern fitness revolution. Today, Gold’s Gym has over 700 facilities across the globe, of which 65 are located in India. Its first Indian branch was set up at Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai in 2002. Currently at each location in India they have more than 2,000 members enrolled to utilize their services like: Personal Tr...

Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. has announced the enhancement of the Eagle Eye Video API Platform to support large scale deployments with advanced integration requirements. The Eagle Eye API Platform delivers a robust set of enterprise wide APIs for customers’ use in easily integrating storage, analytics, indexing, and 3rd party interfaces with both live and recorded surveillance video. The Eagle Eye Video API Platform can be used for integration, analysis, big data research, or the development...

The RAD-1A remote access device connects existing paging systems with today’s most common analog interfaces. “There’s no standard way to page anymore. Advancements in VoIP/SIP and cellular technologies can leave applications wide open, so we made a simple interface to bridge the gap.” – James Catt, Engineer, Viking Electronics, Inc. Security Code Feature Prevents Misdials And Unauthorized Access The RAD-1A allows users to bring their existing paging system in...

A rise in active shooter incidents and the escalating impact of hostile events has prompted the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to process NFPA 3000, Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events as a provisional standard, which means it would be available for use as early as April 2018. As part of the standards process, NFPA 3000 will be open for input until February 23, 2018. This marks only the second time in NFPA’s 121-year history that pro...

STANLEY Product and Technology, a division in Stanley Black & Decker and global provider of security and access control solutions, will be exhibiting at Skydd & Säkerhet, which takes place between the 24th-25th January at the MalmöMässan trade fair and convention center in Malmö, Sweden. The last 12 months has been a period of considerable activity for STANLEY and Skydd & Säkerhet provides the perfect opportunity to meet directly with integration partners an...

ASIS and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) confirming their mutual intent to promote cooperation for public safety and security, and to develop education and information sharing programs. The challenges facing the private sector security industry and law enforcement in the protection of people, property, and information demonstrate there is value in programs and initiatives that draw on the expertise of private sector secur...

Allied Universal, a facility services company and a security force provider in North America, has announced that Catherine King, Senior Vice President, Recruiting and Staffing, is a featured speaker at a Capitol Hill briefing on employment needs of unemployed older Americans on Friday, January 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Room SVC-203-02. The briefing will provide an introduction to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Senior Community Service Employment Prog...

Corvus Integration is pleased to announce the release of the Corvus Tetrad - a modified version of the Corvus Sleeve biometric solution that utilizes the new Integrated Biometrics Appendix F-certified ‘Five-O’ four-slap fingerprint scanner. The Tetrad combines the Integrated Biometrics fingerprint scanner with Corvus’ own dual iris – 5mp face sensors, an Identiv contact and contactless card reader, and a Gemalto MRZ reader. The Tetrad features a rugged case and utilizes...

Emerson has announced a new SolaHD encapsulated transformer that will help industrial automation professionals lower total cost of ownership through simplified installation, reduced maintenance requirements, and decreased cabling needs. Developed to provide the capacity required for larger loads in a single floor-mounted unit, the new transformers comply with the latest NEC requirements for harsh and hazardous industrial locations, making them ideal for service in petrochemical facilities,...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, has announced the release of its infinias access control 6.2 software. The infinias hosted server software now offers seamless integration with 3xLOGIC VIGIL video appliances and much more. Real-Time Door Monitoring And Control With this latest release, 3xLOGIC end users can view live or playback video for a specific access control event or view live video for a specif...

Aeroturn LCC, a turnstile manufacturer that offers 100% Made In USA turnstiles, has announced that the company is included on the ARCAT website and has made it easier for architects, consultants, and engineers to gather the information necessary to specify Aeroturn’s turnstile solutions. Zero-maintenance Standard Turnstiles The company designs, manufacturers, tests, delivers, and installs the world’s only zero-maintenance standard and customized turnstiles. By making the Aeroturn t...

Hikvision, an IoT solutions provider with video as its core technology, has announced the release of a cybersecurity white paper designed to be an educational resource for the security industry. Hikvision believes it is crucial for industry leaders to work together to understand cybersecurity risks and to take measures to meet those challenges for the IoT industry. Data And Asset Security “The surveillance industry originally relied on analog technology which operated on private networks...

Orion Entrance Control, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative optical turnstile solutions, has joined PSA Security Network in a partnership that will offer Orion’s customizable, technologically-advanced speed lanes to thousands of security professionals in the PSA marketplace. “We’re thrilled to join the PSA Security Network of industry professionals and to be able to offer our optical turnstile, speed lane, and lobby security products to this growing sector of the market,”...

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a provider of surveillance and security, will exhibit their latest innovative solutions at Intersec 2018 in the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. Visitors to Pelco’s stand will experience solutions for markets that are specifically engineered for the Middle East and Africa regions and that provide truly innovative and comprehensive solutions to customer challenges. Integration And Partnerships Pelco is showcasing recent partnerships with t...

Promise Technology Inc., developer of open storage platforms for video surveillance, will be at Intersec Dubai 2018 from January 21 - 23 to showcase its latest video surveillance server and storage technology innovations. Promise is enhancing its portfolio of solutions for the surveillance ecosystem with the introduction of a cloud-based solution optimized for video surveillance workloads, new series of network video recorder (NVR) storage appliances, and a personal cloud storage device that int...

Radware, a provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, has released its 2017-2018 Global Application and Network Security Report, which found that the percentage of companies reporting financially motivated cyber-attacks has doubled over the past two years, with 50% of surveyed companies experiencing a cyber-attack motivated by ransom in the past year. As the value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies —often the preferred form of payment among hackers—has appreci...

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced it has elected Mike Mathes, Executive Vice President of Convergint Technologies, as its Chairman, and Jason Ouellette, Product General Manager–Access Control for Johnson Controls, as its Vice Chairman. The PSIA membership develops specifications for enabling standards-based sharing of digital data and intelligence throughout the physical security and enterprise ecosystems. “Mike and Jason bring us strong technology...

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connects all technologies, systems, and components involved in the industrial value creation process to each other as well as to company networks and the Internet. With connectively playing a critical role in this scenario, BitFlow announced it is shipping a new I/O device for machine vision which provides an unprecedented 36 inputs and 36 outputs in a compact, DIN-rail mounted form factor supporting TTL, LVDS, open collector, opto-isolated and 24V signal...

Galaxy Control Systems is adding to its growing list of partners by integrating with Invixium to offer biometric access control solutions. The combination of Galaxy’s System Galaxy access control and security management platform with Invixium’s MERGE, MYCRO, SENSE and TOUCH products will deliver biometric solutions in a variety of configurations to the market at a reduced price point. “This partnership grew from the demand for this product from our Middle East and African regi...

BeyondTrust, a cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorized access, today announced extremely strong fourth-quarter and 2017 results, with a significant revenue increase, hundreds of new customers, strong profit margins and a growing channel. 2017 highlights include: Over 50% growth in PowerBroker Password Safe, the company’s comprehensive password management solution 47% growth in multi-product business, highlighting the breadth and depth o...

Genetec Inc., provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced that Genetec Security Center, its unified security platform, has been granted the SAFETY Act Designation and Certification by the U.S Department of Homeland Security. Built on an open architecture, Genetec Security Center technology combines video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics in one unified system. D...

Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of source to shopper solutions for the global retail industry, has announced a radical shake-up of its range of electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas, with the introduction of a revolutionary new electronics platform. Unveiled at NRF’s Big Show, NEO will deliver enhanced detection and connectivity to retailers, enabling them to improve store operations. The powerful new electronics represent a seismic shift in the way radio frequency-based (RF) EAS...

For the first time, industrial water treatment solutions firm Gradiant takes part in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, the international fair with the greatest impact in the consumer technologies industry. Hand-in-hand with ICEX, Gradiant showcases in Las Vegas biometric solutions for digital on boarding and KYC processes, and biometric login on mobile devices. Dynamic Signature Verification With its own space within the Eureka Park, Gradiant presents in Las Vegas the integration of Dy...

Altronix, provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, announces that Trove1M1 and Trove2M2 Enclosures and Backplanes are now UL-listed, combining Lenel access controllers with Altronix power and accessories. “Utilizing the Trove solution provides Lenel integrators with the benefits of deploying scalable access systems while saving time and labor,” said Alan Forman, President, Altronix Corporation. “You now have the flexibility to pre-co...