Access Control News

UCI needed a networked access control ssystem to control and manage student access within 35 existing buildings Diversity, thy name is Arroyo Vista. That's because Arroyo Vista, one of five housing complexes located at the University of California at Irvine (UCI), offers a wide array of alternatives to traditional residential hall living, with 42 different Academic Theme, International, Transfer, and Greek Houses for undergraduate students.  The two- and three-story buil...

PCSC was selected to provide LGB Airport with a new access control security system Long Beach Airport – A Historical LandmarkLocated just 18 miles southeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies a hidden gem for Southern California air travelers. Touted as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world, Long Beach Airport (LGB) offers a large number of flights that include charter and private aviation, flight schools, law enforcement helicopters, adv...

HID's secure access solutions are designed to have minimal impact on patients and administrative staff HIMSS 2013 – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently showcased the breadth and depth of its healthcare secure access solution portfolio at this year’s HIMSS in New Orleans. Protecting healthcare organizations and patients against unauthorized access to sensitive data, HID Global’s secure access solutions are desig...

ESX’s keynote luncheon, sponsored by Security America RRG, will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday June 19, 2013 The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) announced its welcome of Roy Spence, co-founder and chairman of GSD&M — a leading Austin-based marketing and advertising agency — as its 2013 keynote speaker. Its keynote luncheon, sponsored by Security America RRG, will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19 at Nashville’s brand new Music Cit...

The partnership offers new products and new value-added services to customers IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, recently announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic, the world’s leader in Customer Flow Management systems. Qmatic offers solutions that help organizations manage and measure their customer flow. The customer’s enti...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of its industry and logistics SlimFlex™ Laundry tag solution to the expanding SlimFlex Tag family of broadband UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders. This introduction provides integrators with a rich feature-set of RFID tags that deliver the characteristics of the SlimFlex tag’s durability and flexibility in a format ideal for automated tracking and inventory for commer...

Gallagher's suite of security solutions are in use with national and local government in more than 100 countries Driven by innovation and human endeavor, contemporary history has been defined by a series of unprecedented achievements and landmark events. From the first footsteps on the moon and New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary’s record ascent of Everest, to the beginning of the Information Age and significant accomplishments in science and engineering, recent decades of...

IMS Research forecasts that global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016 A new report by IMS Research—now part of IHS Inc. forecasts that the markets for building analytics used in the Middle East and U.S. will both see triple-digit growth over the next five years. IMS Research forecasts the global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016. Major dri...

Brivo cloud-based system manages access for several distributed facilities of Nor-Cal Beverage Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc., Anaheim, CA, has selected Brivo’s ACS WebService cloud-based access control system to manage access for several distributed facilities. Tyco Integrated Security is the dealer and installer for this project. Nor-Cal Beverage is a family-owned business, fo...

David V. Aguilar will deliver the keynote address at the expo and outline the CBP’s directives U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner, David V. Aguilar, will open the 7th Annual Border Security Expo on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. Aguilar was appointed deputy commissioner of U. S. Customs and Border Protection April 11, 2010. Since Dec. 30, 2011 Deputy Commissioner Aguilar has been CBP’s highest-ranki...

Building management uses Morse Watchmans' key control and management system to secure, control and track keys Keeping residents and the facility safe and secure is a serious undertaking at the Promenade Condominium. For the past 17 years, management has relied on Morse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher® key control and management systems to help achieve this goal. Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, The Promenade Condominium is a residential high-rise luxury condominiu...

FDNY determined the DRS solution best supports mission-critical tasks that require connectivity DRS Technologies, Inc., A Finmeccanica Company, announced recently that the Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) will be using ARMOR™ Rugged Mobile Solutions to better respond to emergencies and manage medical information gathered at the scene. FDNY has placed an order with the award-winning leader in the public safety industry for systems, including rugged tablet com...

The VidSys PSIM software integrated the City’s existing security devices throughout the downtown area VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced that the City of Houston used its PSIM software to manage potential security threats and safety issues associated with this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend events in Houston.  Using the VidSys software, the City’s public safety personnel were able to fu...

Mr. Sincock will help lead the expansion of DAQ’s historically DoD-focused security business into the commercial sector DAQ Electronics, a leading manufacturer of SCADA and integrated security systems, announced that security industry veteran Christopher Sincock has joined the company in the role of Vice President, Security Business. Mr. Sincock will help lead the expansion of DAQ’s historically DoD-focused security business into the commercial sector through the e...

Delta Scientifics’ mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K8 rating and stops 7.5 ton vehicles Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that 12- and 16-foot MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers helped police and military officers protect the president, congressional leaders, judges, journalists, other attendees and onlookers at the Preside...

Winsted Corporation is pleased to introduce E-SOC control stations. Ideal for any control room application, E-SOC control stations are part workstation, part console and completely adaptable. Ergonomic enhancements improve operator performance and result in greater situational awareness when monitoring complex systems. Designed for ergonomic comfort and adjustability, E-SOC control stations feature Winsted’s innovative Versa-Trak monitor mounting system. Versa-Trak allows users to easily...

The university will deploy a number of Next Level solutions including its flagship product NLSS Gateway Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced that the University of Kentucky has chosen the company to provide its unified networked security solutions to protect students, personnel and campus assets. The university will deploy a number of Next Level solutions, including its flagship product, the N...

PSA Security’s PVP program enhances the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners PSA Security Network recently announced that IQinVision is the newest addition to their Premier Vendor Partner (PVP) program. IQinVision is a market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras. The program was created to enhance the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners and subsequently to its owners and customers. The PSA Premier Vendor Program has a defin...

Mark Harper will discuss the challenges facing border control and immigration Mark Harper MP as Minister of State for Immigration will once again provide the keynote address for this year's World BORDERPOL Congress, to be held at Central Hall Westminster, London on the 3rd-4th December. Executive Director of BORDERPOL, Thomas Tass said, "Following the success of the inaugural event last year, BORDERPOL are pleased and delighted to once again welcome Minister Harper, whos...

Milestone announced a series of partner awards at the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium 2013 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its biggest ever annual partner event February 18-19 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Management, sales and development experts combined in a heady mix to share knowledge and ramp up future initiatives with the market’s leading video surveillance solutions based on Miles...

Avigilon reported revenue of $32.6 million, an increase of 73% over Q4 2011 revenue of $18.8 million Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, recently announced its financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2012. All figures are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. 2012 Financial Highlights Revenue was $100.3 million, an increase of 67% from $60.0 million in 2011. Gross margin was 49%, up from 46% in...

The agreement will allow Fulcrum Biometric to sell IriTech’s line of IriShield iris recognition scanners Fulcrum Biometrics, a leading international provider, distributor and integrator of biometric systems and devices, recently signed a reseller agreement with IriTech, Inc that will allow Fulcrum Biometrics to sell the company’s line of IriShield™ iris recognition scanners. IriShield is an ultra-compact, low-cost, high quality ISO-compliant iris scanner syst...

The showcase highlights the use of secure digital keys and identity credentials for mobile access HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its secure digital keys and identity credentials for powering mobile access together with parent company ASSA ABLOY at this week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The company will be demonstrating its award-winning Seos digital credentials that can be embedded in Near Field C...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces that Certified Partner, HID Global®, has certified its EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) v10 software with AMAG’s SymmetryTM v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines the latest generation of visitor management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software.  AMAG and HID Global cooperatively tested and certified this in...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of a dual-interface (contact/contactless) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential to its pivCLASS® Government Solutions portfolio, which simplifies issuance of PIV cards and the process of upgrading an existing physical access control system (PACS) to support Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201 (FIPS-201) standards.  The new pivCLASS smart card and the company’...

Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced the general availability of the Synergis Master Controller (SMC), an intelligent IP door controller designed to secure any organization’s facilities and buildings. Addressing longstanding customer demand for non-proprietary access control solutions, the SMC is a controller that allows users to modernize their security operations, migrate to an...

The extensive list of security hardware supported by the Axxon Intellect Enterprise PSIM platform has grown to include Intrepid II new-generation perimeter security systems made by Southwest Microwave, Inc. Combining Intellect software with Intrepid II provides in-depth protection from intruders for sites of all sizes and complexities. Intellect-based solutions combine with the MicroPoint™ II perimeter fence protection system and MicroTrack™ II buried cable intrusion sensors. The f...

Merill Lynch adopts innovativetechnologies and leveragesoperations that are both efficient and cost effective Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading financial management and advisory companies with offices in 38 countries and territories. With its headquarters in New York City, the financial capital of the world, and subsidiaries and affiliates located globally, the company services client assets that total approximately $1.7 trillion. Driven to meet the special needs of...

Milestone system installers, integrators and consultants checked out cutting-edge solutions and sales opportunities Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its biggest ever annual partner event February 18-19 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Management, sales and development experts combined in a heady mix to share knowledge and ramp up future initiatives with the market's leading video surveillance solutions base...

The webinar will provide an easy-to-follow guide for planning, promoting and executing events in the community Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces its fourth interactive dealer webinar. As part of Linear's online continuing education, Leveraging Local Events and Partnerships, will take place on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PST and provide an easy-to-follow guide for plannin...