Access Control News

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions announced the release of the latest version of its VIGIL Client software. VIGIL Client 10 now offers seamless integration with Infinias CLOUD or Infinias Access Control local servers. Users can monitor doors in the Client tree view and can access live video (if a camera is available) as well as view events and people associated with those doors. Tools within the Client allow users to perform momentary unlocks, view live even...

Johnson Controls introduces the newest versions of its C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform from Software House to now include greater credential security and flexibility in smart card encoding by integrating with two new smart card technologies. Secure Credential Management New personnel and credential management functionalities for the Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.60 SP1 (standalone) and v2.61 (unified with victor from American Dynamics) adds support for NXP MIFARE D...

USS Iowa: A Naval Treasure Affectionately known as the “Battleship of Presidents” for having played host to more U.S. presidents than any other battleship, the USS Iowa is one of the most storied vessels in the history of the Navy. Originally commissioned in 1943, the Iowa saw significant action during both World War II and the Korean War. One of the battleship’s first missions was to escort President Franklin Delano Roosevelt across the Atlantic in November of that year for a...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that Manhattan Regional Airport in Kansas relies on Boon Edam Tourlock 120S one-way security revolving doors to keep its passenger hold room fully secure. The doors were chosen to meet the throughput and overall customer satisfaction needs of the airport’s fast-growing passenger traffic. Airport Expansion Plans Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK), located in the picturesque and growing Flin...

Identiv, Inc. has announced its first open source software release. The company is releasing the code used to program and personalize its uTrust TS Card line and is publishing the Open Access Card Format (OACF) that describes the data written to the cards. Identiv’s uTrust TS Cards are secure credentials for physical access control, based on NXP®’s MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2 high frequency (HF) 13.56 MHz technology, and are compatible with 125 kHz low frequency (LF) proximity card s...

Fibaro, a global manufacturer of wireless intelligent home automation and control devices, is now shipping the Door/Window Sensor 2, a Z-Wave Plus certified smart home device. A slim smart sensor that can be installed on any door, window, gate or set of blinds in the home or office, Door/Window Sensor 2 can be connected to Fibaro’s Home Center ecosystem or Z-Wave hub and accessed through the accompanying smart app on a phone, tablet or browser. Door/Window Sensor 2 New Features The Door/...

STANLEY Security, a manufacturer and integrator of security solutions, has completed a fully integrated security system upgrade that benefits Believe In Tomorrow’s hospital housing program for families of children receiving treatment at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The hospital housing facilities that received significant security enhancements are the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins and the Believe In Tomo...

Airports and ports are subject to a tough balancing act when it comes to security measures. On the one hand, these locations must maximize the movement of passengers and cargo to ensure a happy customer experience, while at the same time exercising security measures that will ensure their safety. Access Points In Transport Hubs Airports and ports are large areas with many access points, a necessity to facilitate the efficiency needed to handle the large volumes of traffic they generate. This a...

VuTeur, an innovator in emergency management and business intelligence platforms, along with control room solutions provider Vistacom, will host a breakfast panel roundtable discussion, “Using Critical Data to Enhance Situational Awareness” during ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 26.  The event will feature insight from Kyle Berger, Chief Technology Officer for Grapevine-Coley Independent School District, and Chris Mashburn, CEO of Cap...

IDIS has named Mikal Ranneklev as the company’s regional sales manager for the north central region, further building out its North American sales operation, as the global surveillance powerhouse continues to aggressively expand its regional footprint. Developed and managed by Keith Drummond, IDIS America’s Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, IDIS North American sales have grown steadily since the company’s 2015 debut in the Americas, with operational strength enhanced thr...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced its show lineup for ASIS 2017, where it will be exhibiting at Booth 3147 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.  Recognized by IHS Markit® as the only vendor to achieve top market share rankings across multiple security and hardware appliance categories in 2016, the company will demonstrate how its latest innovations help enterp...

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that leading universities, including six of the Associated Press (AP) top-10 rated pre-season football schools, are staying one step ahead of terrorists and errant drivers on their campuses by identifying vulnerable areas and securing them within minutes with Delta MP5000 temporary, portable barriers. These mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K...

AIG, Aéroport International de Genève, is one of the most dynamic airports in Europe. In 2012 alone it handled almost 13.9 million passengers and 193.000 flights to 120 destinations, serviced by 200 different companies. Obviously, with these figures, security is an important issue and needs to be up to standard at all times. Managing Access For A Large Workforce The implemented AEOS platform controls the access of a workforce of 9,500, manages 37,500 badges, 200 organ...

Levels of security inside the Aviation industry have never been higher; mainly due to increased terrorism threat levels across the globe, combined with a worldwide rise in smuggling activity. No airport is immune from these pressures and Ghana’s ‘Kotoka International’ can now claim to meet ACC3, the highest accreditation in the aviation industry, thanks to their recent investment in the latest generation of IP CCTV systems from Hikvision. Ghana’s Kotoka International Air...

ISONAS Inc., a manufacturer of Pure IP access control systems has announced that the company has added a new region to its sales map and appointed Kimberly Copanas as the new Regional Sales Manager for the South East and Central US. In this role, Ms. Copanas will be responsible for growing sales within the designated region and will focus on advancing existing relationships built with ISONAS certified integrators, distribution partners and manufacturer rep firms over the years, as well as ident...

Johnson Controls introduces comprehensive and automated visitor management as a core component of the C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform with a new self-service Kiosk Application and optional stand offerings that connect through the C•CURE Portal. The new release provides auto-generation and assignment of temporary credentials for visitors, and customizable access control workflows for more efficient management of access credential requests. Visitor Management For iOS...

Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri., Federal Protection Inc. provides targeted security services to customers in a range of commercial and residential vertical markets – with a focus on financial and banking industries. The privately held company, established in 1969, leverages the Connect One® integrated cloud-hosted security platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, allowing users to make simple and quick changes to system permissions, credentials and other access control and in...

The Fire Department in the village of Crestwood, Illinois, is set to benefit from faster response times and safer journeys with the implementation of an Opticom™ traffic preemption solution from Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT). The Opticom Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) system works alongside intersection controllers to help ensure emergency vehicles can move through intersections quickly and safely. Decreasing Incident Response Times A total of 17 intersections in Crestwood h...

The Linx International Group, an international organization providing security, risk management and training services, will showcase its latest professional classroom and online training courses, on Booth 4082 at ASIS 2017 in Dallas, Texas. ASIS PSP Credentials And Qualifications The ASIS Education partner offers the ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)® credential and Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) designation, as well as industry recognized qualifications for technolog...

The city of Pasco in Washington State has expanded its Opticom traffic preemption solution from Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT). The system works alongside intersection controllers to help ensure emergency vehicles can move through intersections quickly and safely. Improved Response Times And Operational Safety When an emergency vehicle needs to navigate an intersection, the Opticom Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) system onboard the emergency vehicle sends a request to the intersecti...

Plaza South Condominiums in Fort Lauderdale, FL began searching in early 2004 for a ‘gatekeeper’ system to manage security for their high-rise condominium complex. With 336 residential units, over 20,000 visitors per year and 5,000 packages delivered annually, the need to upgrade visitor management for improved security proved essential for the management team. With only 2 main entrances for visitors to enter, the lobbies were often congested. Visitor Management System “We&rs...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions announced that Michael Poe has joined the company’s management team. Poe will serve as the lead project manager for the companies growing VIGIL software line. Michael comes to 3xLOGIC after more than 20 years in the LP field. Prior to 3xLOGIC, in addition to other positions, he worked most recently at Big Lots as a Project Manager in their LP department, in charge of new store and physical security projects. His caree...

PSA Security Network has announced Enterprise Performance Consulting (EPC) has joined the PSA Business Solutions Program. EPC offers business consulting and operations team training programs to PSA integrators. Consulting And Training Solutions EPC delivers customized, well-rounded consulting and training solutions designed to serve various functions within a business to help companies become more competitive and grow their businesses. EPC has established a quantifiable system that starts with...

LifeSafety Power continues to turn the power category upside down with never-before-seen analytics in product solutions, readying to unveil some of the most innovative changes to the industry during ASIS, September 25-28 in Dallas, Texas. New Data Analytics Capabilities The company has been building on its line of networking solutions, introducing new data analytics capabilities for connected physical security devices with integrated software-driven intelligence that gives security integrators...

Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, has announced that Pulse Connect Secure and Pulse Policy Secure running on Pulse Secure Appliance (PSA) appliance series and virtual appliances have been certified for the Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) following testing by an accredited Cryptographic Module Testing laboratory. FIPS 140-2 is the U.S. government computer security standard used to approve cryptogr...

RTI, a control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, announced that Clint Forberg has returned to the company as its Central United States Regional Business Manager. In his new role, he is responsible for sales management and business development across a 16-state territory. Forberg has almost 30 years of experience in the CE industry, most recently as Director of Dealer Development at Kaleidescape. Previously at RTI, he served for nine years as the company's Dire...

Identiv, Inc. has announced the latest update to its award-winning Hirsch Velocity Software for access control and security management. The newest release adds enhanced communications protocols, government-grade biometric support, and new Velocity and Hirsch ScramblePad features to the integrated platform that manages access control and security operations in thousands of facilities around the world. Multi-factor Biometric Devices To provide full compliance with Federal Identity, Credential, a...

AlertEnterprise Inc. has announced that Brian Harrell is joining its senior executive team as Vice President of Security. Formerly the Director of Security and Risk Management at Navigant Consulting, Mr. Harrell is a widely acknowledged expert on strengthening the security and resiliency of critical systems and enabling infrastructure owners to rapidly identify and understand emerging threats. Protecting Electric Grid From Cyberattack Prior to Navigant, Mr. Harrell was the Director of Critica...

AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specializing in access control, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, has announced that Matica Technologies is a new member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. Matica’s EDIsecure XID8300 Retransfer ID Card Printer integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry™ Access Control software to provide Symmetry users with an affordable, high quality printer to print access cards. AMAG Technology and Mat...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Preston Grutzmacher to the commercial sales team position of North Central Regional Sales Manager. New Ideas And Customer Building Based in Corcoran, Minn., Grutzmacher will oversee sales of SALTO products in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, and Iowa. He will report to SALTO Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales Michael J. Mahon. “We are very excited to have Preston join S...