Access Control News

Medeco, an ASSA ABLOY group company, recently announced the availability of the Logic and M3 Logic Mobile Programmer, a versatile remote key-programming device that allows administrators to update credentials via a mobile phone connection. The new Mobile Programmer, developed to enhance the capability of the Logic Web Manager system, is ideal for granting temporary access at remote locations or activating a key at some future date and time. With the Mobile Programmer, a major drawback of mechan...

ASSA ABLOY recently announced the introduction of its IN120 Wi-Fi lock, combining secure wireless electronic access control with a sleek, attractive design. Available from Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT, the IN120 provides a cost-effective solution for any facility wishing to upgrade to access control. Ideal for use in hard-to-wire locations, the IN120 utilizes standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity to connect to the access control system, significantly reducing installation cost...

Tri-ED provides state-of-the-art solutions from the security industry's leading manufacturers TRI-ED, North America’s largest independent security distributor, continues to expand its North American footprint and is pleased to announce the opening of its new Nashville, Tennessee branch. TRI-ED Nashville is managed by industry veteran Robyn Cunningham. Robyn has worked within the security distribution space for twenty years and has served as an Associate Director on...

SEAP was created as an ecosystem for Samsung to provide better support to its various partners Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that it has been approved as a Silver partner in the Samsung Enterprise Alliance Program (SEAP). SEAP was created as an ecosystem for Samsung to provide better support to its various partners. Enterprise solutions, such as Ingersoll Rand’s aptiQmobile™ web-based credential management system, are an integral part...

Honeywell recently announced a technology upgrade to its NetAXS-123 web-based modular access control system to make it easier for small to mid-size businesses to secure their doors. Ethernet virtual loop (EVL) technology uses a single IP address to talk to multiple control panels, making installation fast and simple. This allows dealers to drive down at-the-door costs by using their customers’ existing local area networks (LAN) with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), eliminating the requirement to...

Honeywell has released the WIN-PAK CS 4.2 managed access control system, which lets security dealers provide a wider range of value-added services to all types of organizations while reducing their installation and service costs. WIN-PAK CS 4.2 takes the complexity and cost out of maintaining an access control system by moving the operating software and server hardware from the customer’s site to the dealer’s data center, providing operational cost savings and reducing capital expen...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, announces the first release of its eMerge® Elite-36™ embedded access control platform. With embedded browser-based management, the four-door eMerge Elite can support eight readers and up to 20,000 cardholders with as many as 80,000 cards. It is also capable of expanding to 36 doors and 72 readers with and expansion modules, making upgrades painless with its easy set-up wizard,...

JP Lapointe will oversee the alignment of all activities related to Honeywell's security products business in Canada JP Lapointe has been named General Manager of Honeywell Security Group – Canada. He will oversee the alignment of all activities related to Honeywell's security products business in Canada.  JP will lead Honeywell’s strategic efforts to identify relationship building opportunities with both new and existing customers to help them drive...

The agreement allows Tri-ED Distribution to sell and stock Viscount’s new Liberty access control system Viscount Systems, a leading edge high technology supplier of security systems and software, announced recently that the company has signed a distributor agreement with Tri-ED Distribution to begin selling and stocking Viscount’s new Liberty access control system at its 65 North American branch locations. Tri-Ed is North America’s largest independent distrib...

Integration of Ocularis and AXIS A1001 allows critical video and access control data to be displayed side-by-side OnSSI announced recently at ASIS 2013 that the company’s highly acclaimed Ocularis Video Management System is fully integrated with the newly announced AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller from Axis Communications. The integration provides video surveillance and security operations at all levels to be seamlessly combined onto Ocularis’ powerful platform....

Identive’s ability to operate as a united, focused company is strengthened with the appointments approved by its Board Identive Group, Inc. announces Steven Humphreys as its new Chairman of the Board and the promotion of Lawrence W. Midland to President and Dr. Manfred Mueller to Chief Operating officer of the company. All appointments are effective immediately. “Identive’s ability to operate as a united, focused company is strengthened with the appointm...

As a memeber, Key Systems Inc will now provide enhanced security options for Asset tracking Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has announced that Key Systems, Inc., manufacturer of high security electronic asset control devices and high security management software to provide real-time event reporting has joined the aptiQ Alliance program. Customers can now use one credential, a high security aptiQ smart card, with Key Systems, Inc. products to gain access to and track medic...

STANLEY Security’s Electric Privacy Glass Option provides instant patient privacy in ICU/CCU healthcare environments STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announced its new Electric Privacy Glass Option to the Dura-Care™ ICU/CCU product line at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. Utilizing the ultimate in cutting-edge technology, STANLEY Security&rs...

The D-4990 Low Energy Swing Door Operator opens and closes the door slowly in a controlled format STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, showcased its D-4990 Low Energy Swing Door Operator at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. STANLEY Security’s D-4990 Low Energy Swing Door Operator is an electromechanical unit designed to provide safe, convenient, automa...

Brivo OnAir is the new brand name of former Brivo ACS WebService access control management solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced the company’s release of Brivo OnAirSM version 10.11, featuring an updated User Interface (UI). Brivo OnAir is the new brand name for the former Brivo ACS WebService cloud-based access control management solution. With the introduction of this updated interface, Brivo further exten...

Traka has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia. These new channels join a network of 40 global resellers spanning countries such as Hong Kong, Turkey, Colombia and Poland. 2013 has seen the highest rate of reseller appointments for the company so far as a direct r...

Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats Sonitrol, a leading provider of verified electronic security solutions, introduces its new Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. The Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats, allowing easy migration for existing users onto new, or add-on access controlled doors....

S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series ATM locking system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces updates to Sargent & Greenleaf’s (S&G) A-Series™ ATM Access Management System at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series...

S&G 2740B lock integrates the latest design advances to produce an easy-to-operate electromechanical lock STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces Sargent and Greenleaf’s (S&G) 2740B Electromechanical Combination Lock, the “Bravo” version of S&G’s Model 2740 GSA container lock designed to meet Federal Specification FF-L-2740B.  This is the latest federal specification detailing...

 STANLEY currently secures more than 15,000 schools and educational institutions in North America STANLEY Security, a leader in providing schools with safer learning environments, announces its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program to help schools enhance their security on campuses. As part of STANLEY’s mission to make communities and schools safer, the company is providing funding opportunities for U.S. schools to receive security products and services through a...

The interactive center showcases fully installed, working STANLEY Security products and key vendor partner products WHAT: Continuing to distinguish itself within the security industry, STANLEY Security announces the opening of its Discovery Center in Indianapolis, IN. The completely interactive center showcases fully installed, working STANLEY Security products and key vendor partner products in action – from the essentials to state-of-the-art solutions. WHO: STANLEY Se...

The STANLEY Rush Series 4900 ASR provides both anti-piggybacking and anti-tailgating detection STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, introduces the new STANLEY Rush Series 4900 ASR Automatic Security Revolving Door with anti-tailgating detection and optional anti-piggybacking sensing systems at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. For those facilities requir...

Integrating an S&G electronic lock with the S&G Alarm Module allows communication of critical information to an alarm system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, presents the Sargent & Greenleaf (S&G) Alarm Module for electronic lock integration at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. Integrating an S&G electronic lock with the S&G A...

WWP was created to raise awareness of the needs of injured service members STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, is proud to announce a new initiative, as part of its continued support of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), for the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. As a division of Stanley Black & Decker, who earlier this year entered into a partnership wi...

The new PSIA specification will build on standards already used in the logical identity and access management world Tackling one of the most expensive and complex security challenges businesses face, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) recently announced it has launched the Physical-Logical Access Interoperability Working Group. This group will develop a specification to unify logical and physical identities so that security industry manufacturers, integrato...

R100 wirelessly transmits credentials for request to entry in real time and uses a convenient, single-card system Recently at ASIS 2013, Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is presenting its new R100 Surface Mounted Wireless Reader with Aperio® technology. Capable of mounting on glass, stone, granite or marble entryways, the R100 significantly extends the reach and application of access control, when paired with a variety of hard-wired electromagnetic or electric lock...

The AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller is the first non-proprietary and open IP-based access controller on the market Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, recently announced that it has entered the physical access control market with the introduction of the company’s first network door controller: the open, IP-based AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller. AXIS A1001 made its debut at Chicago’s ASIS International event in Axis’ boo...

SpotterRF announces the roll-out of its Shield Initiative to provide rapid radar camera-cueing capabilities SpotterRF recently announced the roll-out of its Shield Initiative to provide rapid radar camera-cueing capabilities for a wide range of perimeter security and commercial users through its reseller network. In support of the Shield Initiative, the company is introducing new versions of the NetworkedIO integration platform and the new C550 compact ground radar at this yea...

HID will highlight its new iCLASS SE Encoder at ASIS 2013 HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is demonstrating its new iCLASS SE platform and secure identity solutions at ASIS International 2013 in Chicago. The company will highlight its new iCLASS SE Encoder for locally encoding credentials and managing keys and showcase its expanded pivCLASS Government Solutions portfolio. In addition to demonstrating its broad range of solutions for creating, using...

The new Interlogix Advisor™ system will provide the Taylor family with peace of mind An Iraq war veteran and his family will soon move into a fully remodeled home, complete with a robust Interlogix security system, as part of Lifetime Television’s nationally televised Designing Spaces home improvement show. Interlogix is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The three-episode "Project Homeward Bound" series, which begi...