Access Control News

Delta Scientific showcased its new Delta HD300 which is  available with either a fully electric or hydraulic control unit Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that on June 24-25 over 150 government officials, security professionals, integrators and contractors came together at Delta's Fredericksburg office to view anti-terrorism barriers, bollards, cra...

FST Biometrics has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). FST Biometrics' In Motion Identification™ (IMID) software interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system to provide approved users with seamless access at the speed of life. FST Biometrics has completed required Lenel factory testing to validate the functionality of its interface with the OnGuard system. "FST's biometric access solution combin...

TRI-ED hosts one day Technology Roadshows to familiarise customers with latest technologies TRI-ED North America's largest independent distributor of surveillance and network infrastructure products, is pleased to announce that its Technology Roadshow is coming to Texas this Fall. Dealers and integrators will want to mark their calendars and attend these free, one-day training events: September 3rd at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown and October 7th at the Hilton N...

The central station is equipped with the SONIP monitoring platform Sonitrol of Hawaii, the leading provider of verified electronic security to businesses, schools and homes throughout the Hawaiian Islands, announces the opening of a new central monitoring station located in Honolulu. The central station is equipped with the SONIP monitoring platform, the latest generation in verified alarm monitoring platforms from Sonitrol that uses specialized client software to meet the mo...

Dempsey joined S&G as Executive Vice President and was promoted to President and COO in early 2004 Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc. (S&G), a division of STANLEY Security, announces the retirement of W.F. (Bill) Dempsey, President and COO, in October 2014. Dempsey joined S&G in April 2003 as Executive Vice President and was promoted to President and COO in early 2004 when S&G began seeking a new partner for business. Since partnering with STANLEY Security in January...

Genetec channel partners and integrators now have access to all BCDVideo Nova Series servers Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced a strategic partnership with BCDVideo giving Genetec exclusive rights to resell BCDVideo servers and storage equipment. Through this agreement, Genetec channel partners and integrators now have access to all BCDVideo Nova Series servers and storage arrays, which come pre-loaded with Genetec's industr...

Visitors will be able to see the integration of Security Center with select camera and hardware partners Genetec will attend ASIS 2014, booth #311 in Atlanta, Georgia to showcase Security Center, its flagship security platform that unifies video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis) and license plate recognition (AutoVu). With one of the most open, independent and flexible architectures in the security industry, Genetec will be demonstrating how the latest version...

TRI-ED promotes four staff members as its regional manager Staying true to its “Build and Buy” growth strategy, TRI-ED Distribution continues to expand its product lines and footprint across North America. In response to that growth, TRI-ED has created four new Regional Manager positions and is pleased to announce the promotion of four staff members to these new areas of responsibility. Amanda Hoskins, Regional Manager, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR Mark Migliac...

HID Global’s facility achieved Platinum certification under LEED for Commercial Interiors HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced at a ceremony and celebration event that its World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin has been LEED® Platinum certified, and is the only industrial manufacturing facility in the state of Texas awarded this distinction. The USGBC LEED rating system is the foremost program...

The SALTO RFID system has exceeded Murata Power Solutions needs Murata Power Solutions is a leading supplier of board mount power electronics to manufacturers of telecommunications equipment, data management systems, industrial controls, transportation electronics, energy systems, and more. The company has recently upgraded its security technology with the installation of SALTO RFID locks at its Mansfield, Massachusetts, site. Background When the global electronics...

As a PSA-aligned integration firm, Xentry will gain access to the organization’s purchasing power PSA Security Network is pleased to announce the addition of Xentry Systems Integration, a security systems integrator focused on delivering best-in-class security systems and services to their network of owners. As a PSA-aligned integration firm, Xentry will gain access to the organization’s purchasing power and the resources and technologies of today’s largest a...

The Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher system keeps vehicles and equipment safe and secure The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati serves the wastewater removal and treatment needs of Hamilton County, Ohio. The Sewer District uses a variety of vehicles and equipment, including vans, bulldozers, cranes, service trucks and cars. Operation of the equipment involves a total of 180 keys, used as needed by the district’s 150 or so employees. Keeping Up With Keys A...

It is the third year in a row Moxa has been recognized with the award Moxa, a leader in industrial-grade networking solutions, is proud to announce that it is one of 45 companies recognized by Northrop Grumman Corporation in the company's annual Supplier Recognition Program. Each company, selected from more than 5,000 Information Systems sector suppliers, was evaluated on five categories: schedule, management, technical, financial and quality. It is the third year in a row Mox...

Quintron Systems, Inc., the recognized leader in advanced interoperable voice systems and physical access control/intrusion detection systems, has released AccessNsite version 7.9.4 to its dealer channel for immediate deployment. The 7.9.4 version of access control and intrusion detection software brings a multitude of new features including enhancements to Escort, Access Level Groups, and native Mercury MPL support.  Also, usability enhancements include expanded filtering capabilities, sim...

As a PSA-aligned integration firm, Xentry will gain access to the organization’s purchasing power Xentry Systems Integration, a security systems integrator focused on delivering best-in-class security systems and services, has announced that it has joined PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic cooperative representing security systems integrators. PSA Security Network is an organization that encompasses more than 200 electronic security systems integ...

The SourceSecurity.com team attended this year's IFSEC International 2014 with great anticipation to view the new innovations first-hand on show and see how the move to London would impact visitor experience. To capture the show, we have provided a summary of IFSEC in pictures above. Highlights from IFSEC 2014 We saw an overwhelming number of people and products; here is a snapshot of our IFSEC experience for 2014: FLIR SourceSecurity.com attended FLIR’s press brie...

Avigilon Control Center software, cameras, and NVRs were selected to ensure high-level performance and reliability The Point Casino uses Avigilon HD 2 MP cameras to monitor game tables, slot machines, the cashier cage, vault, soft count room, and main doors at 30 frames per second. The casino manages the system using the Avigilon Control Center network video management software (NVMS) with High-Definition Stream Management™ (HDSM) technology. With 46 Avigilon analog vide...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the official launch of its updated STANLEY PAC Access Software, at the Door and Hardware Institute’s (DHI) 2014 Annual CoNEXTions Convention this week, June 26-27 in Dallas, TX. The STANLEY PAC Access software is an innovative and easy to use interface allowing local monitoring and management- including photo ID badging-for up to 250 entrance points and 25,000 users. Understanding that the...

HID’s trusted tags provide “proof of presence” of caregiver in the patient’s home, thereby eliminating opportunity to falsify records HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its HID Trusted Tag Services™ meets the EVV requirements for home health agencies enacted by several states as a condition of Medicaid participation. HID’s trusted tags provide indisputable “proof of presence”...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the addition of a spring stop option to the STANLEY Commercial Hardware QDC100 door closer product line. The new spring stop option protects the door from the jarring effect of a hard stop. In cases when extreme force is applied to the door when opening – in instances of abuse, strong wind gusts that blow the door open, etc., the force is absorbed into the spring stop, versus the short, imm...

Matthew Cardwell has joined AMAG as central region Business Development Manager AMAG Technology has restructured and expanded its Business Development Department to provide increased coverage throughout the US and exceptional customer service to its engineer and consultant customer base. The newest member of the expanding team is Matthew Cardwell. He has joined the Business Development team as the Central Region Business Development Manager. Based in Texas, he will work with a...

Linear’s GD00Z Z-Wave garage door controller won the award for Best Access Control/ID System for Gate/Door Operators Leading security and home automation, access control, and health and wellness manufacturer for residential and commercial markets, Linear LLC, recently announced the Linear GD00Z Z-Wave Garage Door Controller has won the ESX Maximum Impact Award for Best Access Control/ID System for Gate/Door Operators. The awards are given out annually at the Electronic S...

The KeyWatcher system allows to quickly and easily comply with a variety of State and tribal rules The Tohono O’odham Nation is one of the largest tribes in Arizona, with more than 31,000 enrolled members. It owns and operates three Desert Diamond Casinos, located in Tucson, Sahuarita and Why, Arizona, with plans to open a fourth facility near Glendale. The Tucson property was the first casino and hotel facility in Southern Arizona. The Nation has been continually r...

Recently at Google I/O in San Francisco, Brivo Labs, an Internet of Things company leading the emerging Social Access Management market, in conjunction with HotelTonight, unveiled frictionless hotel check-in and keyless entry. The partnership combines the convenience of searching, booking and payment of hotels on HotelTonight with Brivo Labs secured access control solutions. Google I/O is an annual developer conference featuring highly technical, in-depth sessions, and showcasing the latest fro...

Tri-Ed will maintain the SPW location at 3307 Kingman Street, Metairie, LA and move its current New Orleans branch Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, is pleased to announce its further expansion with the acquisition of SecurityPro Warehouse (SPW), a leading wholesale security distributor in the Louisiana market. Tri-Ed will maintain the SPW location at 3307 Kingman Street, Metairie, LA and move its current New Orleans branch into that 10,0...

Top Workplaces recognises the most progressive companies in Minnesota by the Star Tribune IdentiSys Inc. has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The Top Workplaces special section was published in the Star Tribune on Sunday, June 15. Produced by the same team that compiles the 23-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognises the most progressive companies in Minnesota...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, today announced it plans to support the ASSA ABLOY® Aperio wireless lock technology in its Synergis IP-based access control solution. With an expected general availability in calendar Q2 2014, this integration will allow the Synergis Master Controller (SMC)—the intelligent IP door controller of the Synergis solution—to manage Aperio-enabled locking hardware, offering customers wireless lock capabilities within a...

This latest version extends the reach of Avigilon's access control offering with a wider range of applications Avigilon Corporation ("Avigilon"), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently introduced the latest version of its Access Control Manager (ACM) platform to its innovative product portfolio. One of the most open and scalable access control products in the security industry, ACM 5.2 provides an IT-friendly solution for organizations of all size...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, bolsters its CISA eSIGNO Contactless Locks with the addition of a stylish new lever and optional handle plate finishes. The market-leading access control product comprises an innovative design with advanced security features and is now available in four finishes; satin silver, polished silver, satin bronze and polished gold - enabling the hospitality sector to combine top security levels with sleek designs. Additionally, a new...

This workshop series will explore how security breaches may be avoided with the right technologies and best practices Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trust solutions for premises, information and everyday items, recently announced that it will host a uTrust TS Readers Online Workshop Series for end users and system integrators. The workshops will provide practical information on security issues and technology solutions. The online workshop series k...