Access Control News

The walk-through metal detector automatically counts people and alarms, allowing only authorized personnel to access the control panel for secure operation ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of three new metal detectors. Ideal for locations vulnerable to the risk of public shootings and stabbings, such as schools, concert halls, nightclubs, theaters, shopping malls, etc., these n...

Founded in 2002, Source Security provides a range of innovative and cost-effective services Allied Universal, a facility services company and security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announced the purchase of Source Security & Investigations, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Expanding Canadian Presence “Source Security & Investigations is widely recognized as Canada’s leading security firm and it has...

Behavior-based authentication, state-sponsored cyber terrorism, and IoT regulations top the list BeyondTrust, a cyber security company dedicated to preventing privilege misuse and stopping unauthorized access, announced its top 10 technology predictions for 2017, along with five technology events to watch for in the next five years. The cyber security threat landscape continuously grows in complexity and scope, leading to new attacks, innovations, regulations and security meas...

Easy to set-up, the Lyric Gateway installs quickly with either Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity Honeywell, a provider of connected homes solutions, announced a new addition to its Lyric Security and Home Control platform that seamlessly allows consumers to control their home security and automation systems on their personal devices. The Lyric Gateway is designed for the mobile lifestyle and opens up new markets—including renters, condo and second home owners, and those who...

The HD200 is the fastest operating standard vehicle barrier in the market Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that over 200 government officials and security professionals in the Birmingham, Alabama, area attended demonstrations of Delta's wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other equipment, including new products, on November 2, fro...

HID Global’s OSM Multitech cards can be used for applications ranging from national and resident alien IDs to health benefits and public welfare HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announced one of the world’s most secure citizen ID cards, featuring technologies that have been proven in its customers’ award-winning national passport and other government ID programs, such as the Irish Passport Card. Extending the benefits of its widely issued...

HID to demonstrate its recently launched HID goID platform for mobile IDs at the ICAO symposium 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, is showcasing its broad offering of citizen ID solutions at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRIP Symposium 2016, November 15-17 in Montreal, Quebec. The company is also announcing the introduction of its Optical Security Media (OSM) Multitech card for Government ID applications. This combination of uniq...

Mr. Henderson has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organization Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, announced the promotion of James Henderson to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Proven Track Record Mr. Henderson joined Avigilon in 2011, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Global Sales.  He has been instrumental in the development and growth of Avigilon's sales organization. Mr. Henderson has a p...

Orion Entrance Control representatives will be located at Booth 448 at ISC East Orion Entrance Control, Inc., manufacturer of high-end entrance control turnstile solutions, will unveil its newest products and exciting integrations at the ISC East security conference this November in New York City. “We’ve developed several new turnstile products with advanced integrated technology and we’re excited to share the latest in entrance and access control with our f...

Security dealers installing VISTA Series panels can now add state-of-the-art access control Connected Technologies, LLC, maker of the Connect ONE cloud-hosted security management platform, has announced new, seamless integration with Honeywell Security’s VISTA-128BPT and VISTA-250BPT Turbo Series control panels. Now, security dealers can easily add the latest access control feature ScanPass Mobile Credential to their customer’s Honeywell VISTA installations. Power...

The integration allows for quick and efficient management of visitors and temporary personnel STOPware, a visitor management security software provider, has developed an integration with Open Options’ DNA Fusion access control software to provide end users with a comprehensive security solution for visitor management and access control. Efficient Visitor Management This integration allows for quick and efficient management of visitors and temporary personnel. Upon visi...

FaceMatch uses advanced facial recognition algorithms to implement access control NXT-ID, Inc., a company focused on the growing mobile commerce announces that it has joined the Cisco Solution Partner Program as a Solution Partner.Cisco Solution Partner ProgramGino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are very excited about our collaboration with Cisco as a Solution Partner and see it as a milestone for our business strategy moving forward. Having access to the Cis...

Per Björkdahl announced the recipients of the 2016 ONVIF Award at the annual membership meeting ONVIF, a standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting on October 25, 2016, updating members on ONVIF’s accomplishments of 2016 and its outlook for the year ahead. ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the final release of Profile Q in 2016 and the ongoing development of Profile T for video, in addition t...

The RSA Conference's Innovation Sandbox Contest will kick off on February 13, 2017 RSA Conference 2017, an information security conferences and exposition, announced that the 12th annual Innovation Sandbox Contest is now accepting submissions to name the RSAC Most Innovative Startup 2017. Past winners include successful companies such as Sourcefire, Imperva, Waratek, and most recently Phantom.Innovation And Entrepreneur SeminarsAs a leader in the infos...

The user-friendly infinias access control system manages 450+ users at main campus and two other facilities 3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announces that Orchard Place, a Des Moines, IA-based provider of children’s mental health services, is standardising on 3xLOGIC’s infinias access control across nearly all of its facilities. With the help of a large professional staff, volunteers, and individual and corporate donors, Orc...

In one dining hall, entrances qualify and count 1000 students in less than 15 minutes Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that Pensacola Christian College, in northwestern Florida, has installed 12 Boon Edam waist-high turnstiles to manage entry into two of its dining halls. Pensacola Christian College (PCC) had turnstiles that were 20 years old and as Amy Glenn, the college’s Chief Communication Officer...

Highly automated advanced detection and classification of managed and unmanaged devices secures BYOD and IoT growth Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced an update to their Pulse Policy Secure solution that allows advanced device discovery with highly automated and detailed profiling. Administrators can now secure the growing number of IT and non-traditional IP devices attached to corporate networks, as part of a complete Network Access Control (NAC...

Princeton Identity Inc. is formerly a line of business of SRI International, marketed under the SRI Identity brand Princeton Identity Inc., an innovator in biometric technologies, announces that the company has been selected to receive the Outstanding Technology Development Company Award for 2016 by the New Jersey Tech Council. Outstanding Technology Development Award “New Jersey ranks in the top 5 States for innovation according to the 2016 Bloomberg Innovation Index,...

HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro’s optimized footprint, which is smaller than earlier versions, frees up floor space Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) announced that its advanced dual-view X-ray cargo scanner, the HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro, has become its latest system to be accepted into the qualified section of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL). Reliable Image Evaluation Based on a dual-view concept, the HI-SCAN 180180-...

EyeLock’s iris biometric technology integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Access Control software AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specializing in access control, video detection, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, announces EyeLock LLC as its newest certified partner of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  As a certified partner, EyeLock’s iris biometric technology integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Acces...

The CICP2100 uniVerse controller supports two readers on a single door New from Continental Access, a division of Napco Security Technologies Inc., the CICP2100 uniVerse single door controller provides support for two readers on one door, using Power over Ethernet (POE). Used in a CA3000 or CA4K access control security management software environment, the tamper-supervised CICP2100 Power over Ethernet controller supports two readers and/or one low current strike via POE. CICP...

Kantech EntraPass oftware and KT-1 Door Controllers ensured speedy transition to IP-based access control Tyco Security Products announces that Kiwanis Village Lodge, a care facility for seniors in Nanaimo, B.C., has selected a new IP-based access control system from Kantech that features one-button door controller enrollment and the ability to leverage the facility’s existing infrastructure to ensure continuity of services to the lodge’s residents.  Kantech&r...

The mullion keypad reader mounts directly to a standard North American sized wall switch box or any flat surface Farpointe Data, the access control industry's partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, announced that Farpointe's new P620 mullion-sized combination proximity/keypad reader made installation much easier for Cameras Networking and Security of Vermont (CNSVT) of Barre, Vermont, at the Morristown Fire and EMS building, also in Vermont. The mullion keypad read...

The new NVR-based system was designed to run on the existing network without overloading it When Payne County, Oklahoma, found that the video security system installed in its new jail and existing county courthouse did not meet their current or planned future surveillance needs, they opted to replace it. Looking for a system that could integrate existing security hardware with newer technology, while also improving access, the Payne County Sheriff’s Office selected Oklah...

DNA Fusion is the standard in open platform access control software Open Options, a provider of open platform access control solutions, has partnered with Mercury Security to offer two new bridge technology integrations—with Software House iSTAR Pro and Vanderbilt SMS—that provide even more choices to use access control products such as DNA Fusion software. Open Platform Solution The new bridge technology developed by Mercury and implemented by Open Options for i...

Aiphone’s IX system offers video entry security, internal communication, emergency stations and multicast paging Users of the Aiphone IX IP network PoE based intercom and security system are now able to remotely utilize many of its key features via their Android and Apple smartphones and tablets, thanks to the launch of a new mobile app. Enhanced Flexibility Designed to enhance the flexibility and ease of use of the IX system, Aiphone’s new free mobile app, avail...

ThinkReps represents ISONAS in the NYC metropolitan and Northern NJ areas ISONAS Inc., a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, announced that the company will be making its debut appearance at ISC East, which kicks off November 16th - 17th, 2016 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. ISC East is the largest security show on the east coast that brings together the top security professionals in the industry and attracts over 4,500 physical security buyers from t...

Situator includes an analytical engine that enables converting the data into operational, actionable intelligence Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced the completion of certification to the most recent versions of Lenel’s OnGuard, 7.1 & 7.2, access control system. Situator, Qognify’s Situation Management/ physical security information management (PSIM) solution now interfaces with the OnGuard system, providing organizations with the added value of improve...

Identiv will present live demonstrations of existing Hirsch platform installations and hardware at the open house Identiv announced that it will demonstrate its FICAM government solution during Identiv’s Government Office Open House on November 3, 2016 at Identiv Federal Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Identiv’s Government Office Open House will provide an opportunity for government customers and partners to see Identiv’s end-to-end Federal Identity, Cre...

The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility A racketeering scheme at Maryland’s largest state prison, The Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) in Westover, USA was uncovered following a tipoff from a prison guard. On September 29th, 2016, 80 people including 18 correctional officers, 35 inmates, and 27 “outside facilitators” (someone on the outside that delivered goods to the correctional office...