Access Control News

Alex Graham is the the Chubb Security Apprentice of the YearChubb Security has recognized the skills and commitment of two of its apprentices at its annual awards with Alex Graham and Carl Greenacre earning the Chubb Security and Chubb Integrated Technologies Apprentice of the Year titles respectively. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Alex joined Chubb's apprentice scheme from school in September 2005, working in the company's Coventry branch...

 Alain Taylor brings extensive association experience to the Security Industry AssosiationThe Security Industry Association is pleased to announce that Alain Taylor has joined the organization as its sales manager. Alain will be responsible for selling the security industry resources offered by SIA as well as sponsorships at SIA events.Prior to joining SIA, Alain worked as the director of corporate relations for the Direct Marketing Association, where he spearheaded...

 HID Global's naviGO™ software version 1.37 has received Veracode's highest possible rating, 'AHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that its naviGO™ software version 1.37 has received Veracode's highest possible rating -- "A" -- for its application security level. Veracode's rating shows that naviGO has been tested against industry-standard benchmarks such as the Common Weakness Enumeration...

The Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill to improve security at wastewater treatment plantsThe Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill that would improve security at wastewater treatment plants.The "Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2883), introduced by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, on June 16, would authorize $200 million in annual Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants through 2014 for certain security enhancements and...

 RISCO Group USA's leading product line is the SynopSYS™ Security and BuildingManagement PlatformThis year at ESX, RISCO Group USA is affirming its strengths, while continuing to build a more significant presence in the security industry through innovation and new technology offerings. As a leading provider of integrated security systems, RISCO is showcasing their suite of converged security and building management solutions."We are sharpening our focus, both on our cor...

 Brivo Systems announced the appointment of John Szczygiel as Executive Vice President Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced the appointment of John Szczygiel as Executive Vice President, Business Development. Szczygiel will lead Brivo's North American Sales Team and will spearhead strategic business initiatives within Brivo and across The Duchossois Group of companies, Brivo's parent company"This year marks Brivo's 1...

 The awards recognize outstanding contributions the security industrySIA, CSAA and NBFAA have announced the winners of the 2009 Tri-Association awards: Alan Forman, President of Altronix Corporation, will be honored with the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and John Murphy, President of Vector Security, will receive the Triton Award.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) h...

 The system's built-in web server allows end users to manage the system anywhere an Internet connection is available Honeywell today introduced a version of its popular NetAXS web-based access control panel ideal for small installations. The new NetAXS™ 2-door web-based control panel provides all the security of an access control system with the convenience of managing it via a web browser. The panel allows users to protect as few as two doors and add more panels as needs change. In a...

Kami Schiller, Director of Strategic Accounts, HID Connect™ HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has created a new position to proactively work with Dell™ to address simplifying IT security for the mobile workforce. Both HID and Dell recognize that the use of the physical access control card is converging with other applications, including providing secure access to the...

  Mr. Charles Cousins joins Genetec as Managing Director-Asia Pacific and will head the Singapore office Genetec announced recently that the company is opening a sales office in Singapore as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The Asia Pacific (APAC) market needs physical security and public safety solutions that are flexible and innovative, and the timing is perfect to start promoting Genetec's solutions more aggressively in this market. Mr. Charles Cousins joins Genetec...

Morse Watchman's new website offers a more dynamic brand expression complemented by in-depth informationMorse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control solutions, has unveiled their newly redesigned website. In addition to a fresh new look and feel, the new website offers a more dynamic brand expression complemented by in-depth information and sleek new features to enhance the online experience."The new website allows us to better market our products and experti...

 The acquisition of Hirsch nearly doubles the size of SCM MicrosystemsSCM Microsystems, Inc., a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, recently closed its merger with Hirsch Electronics Corp. The shareholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved the transaction, which included the payment of cash and the issuance of SCM common stock and warrants to purchase shares of SCM common stock in exchange for the securities of Hirsch. The merger closed on April 30, 2009,...

L-1 Enterprise Access is pleased to announce the launch of its new 4G training and certification programL-1 Enterprise Access is pleased to announce the launch of its new 4G fingerprint solutions training and certification program.This Program is ideally suited for candidates who desire to gain or improve their knowledge of Biometrics and specifically around new 4G fingerprint authentication product line.Why register for the course?•The Biomterics industry is one of the fastest growing indu...

KeyWatcher® Key Control System releases assigned keys only to users with the proper authorisation codeThe newly renovated Plaza Hotel in New York City reopened last year with21st Century technologies now working behind the scenes to enhance the landmark hotel's old-world luxury and elegance. Among the new technologies is a system from Morse Watchmans to control and keep track of the substantial number of keys used by Plaza personnel. The Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher® Key Control System rel...

SDSU's students celebrated eleven years of using 12 hand geometry readers to provide easy accessIngersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that San Diego State University's (SDSU) Associated Students has just celebrated eleven years (since 1998) of using 12 hand geometry readers to provide easy access into the six entrances at the Aztec Recreation Center plus the Aztec Center bowling and games facility and the racquetball court inside the Center as well as the four entrances to the Azt...

Valiant has sold out its upcoming 2nd Annual Executive Retreat and Security Industry Forum at the conference facilitiesValiant, a premier provider of comprehensive workforce management solutions delivered on a hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, has sold out its upcoming 2nd Annual Executive Retreat and Security Industry Forum, June 9-10, 2009, at the conference facilities of the new home of the New York Mets - Citi Field."The response has been outstanding,&quo...

 Bosch appoints four sales managers, experts in access control system and video surveillanceBosch has appointed four sales managers for various regions within the United States. They will work closely with Bosch dealers and integrators to help these customers win, support, and maintain top-quality security installations.Lloyd Apricio handles sales of the Intrusion, Fire and Access Control/Systems (IFAS) portfolios in the Southwest, including Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New...

 Genetec appoints Mr. Waldemar Gollan as Sales Representative for the German-speaking European marketGenetec announces today that the company is officially establishing its presence in the German-speaking European market. Genetec recognises the region's potential and has employed Mr. Waldemar Gollan, Sales Representative, whose mandate is to promote Genetec's innovative solutions and build the company's sales network.There is a demand for IP video surveillance, access control and licen...

 Lenel Systems International appoints Bill Lozon as new Vice President, Global Guardall SalesLenel Systems International announced recently that Bill Lozon had been named Vice President, Global Guardall Sales. Lozon will be responsible for developing and driving sales globally for the Guardall portion of the business. Lenel is part of UTC Fire & Security Companies, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).Lozon has more than 25 years of security industry experience,...

 Lenel Systems International and Guardall Ltd. consolidate into Lenel Systems International, Inc.Lenel Systems International based in Rochester, New York, and Guardall Ltd. based in Edinburgh, Scotland, both UTC Fire & Security Companies, have announced their consolidation into Lenel Systems International, Inc. The two businesses will maintain their current operational locations in the U.S, Canada, Scotland, France and Italy. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp...

 DSC Security announces Kevin Gaylord as the winner of the Experience the SPEED of the Install contestDSC, in partnership with Big White and Silver Star ski resorts, announced the winner of the Experience the SPEED of the Install contest.Kevin Gaylord, of Gaylord Security in Renton, Washington, through his distributor, Tri-Ed USA, has been selected from a random draw as the winner of a Winter Wonderland Adventure for four in super, natural British Columbia at Big White and Silver Star ski r...

 ADI to launch global identity initiative to offer value, stability, and innovation to its global customers ADI announced today the next step in its global strategy to support customers and vendors around the world. As part of this strategy, ADI will launch a new global identity initiative that brings together all its businesses across the globe under one unified brand.The strategy was developed to support the company's global footprint, and strengthen its commitment to serving custome...

 Jill Yankow, won a $150 Visa® cash card from Altronix at ISC westThere was a new buzz going around at ISC West in Las Vegas this year. It was the sound of text messages containing winning Power Numbers for several lucky attendees who had enrolled in Altronix's text-to-win promotion, the first of its kind for the industry.One winner, Jill Yankow, walked away with a $150 Visa® cash card from Altronix. "This was another intuitive idea from Altronix," said Ms. Yankow. "T...

 Video Surveillance System from March networks at Washington University in St. Louis performs flawlesslyHunkered down in a Joint Operations Center on the sprawling campus, law enforcement personnel representing the St. Louis County Police, the University Police Department, the City of St. Louis Police, the Missouri Highway Patrol, the U.S. Secret Service and a number of other federal, state and local government agencies relied on the University's March Networks® video surveillance...

  HID Global contactless smart card readers were rewarded with the 2009 Technology Award HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its collaboration with Dell™ on Latitude™ E-Family laptops with embedded contactless smart card readers was awarded the 2009 Technology Award at the Smart Card Alliance Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards. By integrating the first mu...

 Morse Watchman's Keywatcher tracks and communicates status of keys at SEPTAThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has deployed the KeyWatcher Key Control System from Morse Watchmans to keep track of hundreds of keys used at its various bus garages, maintenance shops, an operations control centre and a money-counting facility in and around Philadelphia. KeyWatcher cabinets installed in the multiple facilities automatically record the access history of each key, inclu...

  President seeks reduced funding for transit, ports, and school programs President Obama's budget proposal includes ill-advised and disappointing reductions in funding for crucial physical security programs, Security Industry Association (SIA) officials said on Monday.Obama's fiscal year 2010 budget would cut hundreds of millions of dollars from transit, port and school security programs and provide them with much less money than the amount authorized by Congress or recommended in rec...

Frankie brings over 10 years of experience in telecommunication, physical access control industries PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the appointment of Frankie Man as Chief Representative, Greater China. Frankie Man brings over 10 years of management, sales and market development experience in the Telecommunication, Physical Access Cont...

 Espanola General Hospital in Ontario, Canada has selected SALTO to upgrade its security management Located in Northern Ontario, Espanola General Hospital is a modern health care facility ,which provides a broad array of health care and medical programs and services to the local population catchment area of around 12,000 residents. These include primary, preventive and therapeutic care, acute care, long-term care and assisted living, as well as management of senior's housing, all on one sit...

 HandPunch can deliver a payback in fewer than 9 monthsIngersoll Rand Security Technologies announced today that, according to Nucleus Research (Boston) in a just-published Report/White Paper commissioned by Schlage biometrics group: "Using biometrics to automate collection of time and attendance data can reduce buddy punching (one employee clocking in or out for another), manual data review and correction time, and payroll error. The Schlage HandPunch provides additional benefits over...