Access Control News

The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience and system functionality American Fibertek Inc. (afi) is launched an updated version of its powerful Pilot Video/Event Management Software (VMS) at ISC West (booth # 10072). The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience, system functionality and intelligent capabilities enabling complete system solutions to meet market demands. New for 2014 is the capability to monitor up to 500...

Alarm Controls’ new APS-300 access control power supply can support up to three magnetic locks Alarm Controls, an ASSA ABLOY Group company known for its responsiveness and value, recently introduced the AES-100 and AES-200 electric strikes and the APS-300 power supply at ISC West 2014. Show attendees were able to see the entire Alarm Controls product line at booth #33092 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, April 2-4, 2014. Designed for heavy-duty applications, the all-in-on...

IdenTrust™, Inc. (part of HID Global®), a worldwide leader in identity solutions, and ScriptRx, Inc., a Florida-based healthcare technology company, recently jointly announced that the ScriptRx software application for EPCS has received certification to federally mandated standards by Drummond Group, Inc. IdenTrust digital identities are a key element in the certification, and used by the ScriptRx application and end users to link auditable proof of identity to electronic prescriptions...

The infographic combines results from its survey with published data on security breaches and associated costs HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released an infographic illustrating the results of a survey it conducted on physical access control. The survey of 600 respondents revealed enterprise end users’ perceptions about change and the importance of industry best practices, and how well today’s technology and policy best...

Identiv’s uTrust TS readers support  proximity, smart cards and public key infrastructure Identiv recently unveiled its uTrust TS Readers product line. uTrust TS Readers are revolutionary new building access control readers that support all major credentials in a single reader format, while offering strong identity verification, scalable migration and interoperability based upon secure open standards. uTrust TS Readers are the first readers that let customers easily...

PLAI specification streamlines and standardises the management of physical and logical identities Cost effective, automated synchronisation of physical and logical identities, privileges and credentials took a major step toward becoming an industry standard today, with the Physical Security Interoperability Association (PSIA) releasing a draft proposal of its Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification. "We're excited about the potential the PLAI specificati...

The R100 surface mounted wireless reader significantly extends the reach and application of access control Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is bringing access control to new applications with its new R100 Surface Mounted Wireless Reader with Aperio® technology. The R100 was awarded ‘Best in Access Control Products Wireless’ from the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase. Capable of mounting directly on glass, stone, granite or...

HID Global will also showcase Vigo-based LogiTag 121 based on its Vigo HF technology HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its Identification Technologies division’s broad portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions in Booth #116 at RFID Journal Live! Included will be tags with its new Vigo™ HF technology, the first ISO 15693 chips assembled with HID Global direct bonding technology....

Sjouwerman emphasises the importance of educating employees to recognize potential network security threats Security is harder to maintain than it was a year ago according to a study done by KnowBe4, a US based security awareness company. Ransomware (CryptoLocker or CryptoDefense), rapid technology advances and adoption of BYOD create a greater challenge for businesses to stay abreast of the numerous internal and external threats that safeguard their systems and networks. Acco...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies), will be showcasing the very latest additions to its Briton range of architectural hardware products at The National Merchant Buying Society Ltd’s trade exhibition on Wednesday 9 April at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. A recently-introduced range of door closers from Allegion’s Briton brand, specifically designed to offer market-leading cam-action technology and high per...

Schneider Electric’s Andover Continuum Integrated Security and Building Management Solutions are now further enhanced with the latest generation of 3M Cogent MiY (Make it Yours) Biometric Access Control Readers. 3M Cogent MiY readers are now integrated with Andover Continuum CyberStation 1.91 or greater. The first complete integration of the MiY solution for user and credential management into a third party software, leveraging MiY’s framework, provides biometric capture and cardhol...

AMAG Technology's Symmetry SR-2000 Controller delivers proven access control technology AMAG Technology, the world’s most widely installed and trusted access control and integrated security solution developer, announces the release of the Symmetry™ SR-2000 Controller. The Symmetry SR-2000 Controller is a four door control panel that delivers proven access control technology and is designed for new and retrofit security applications.   The Symmetry SR-2000 joi...

The lawsuits filed by HID Global and ASSA ABLOY were amicably settled HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has settled patent-infringement lawsuits against Apollo Security, Applied Wireless IDentifications Group (AWID) Inc., and Secura Key, a division of Soundcraft, Inc. The lawsuits included HID Global’s multi-technology reader patents. “We are pleased that the lawsuits filed by HID Global and ASS...

Open Options demonstrated the interface between DNA Fusion and Milestone’s XProtect Access Control Module at ISC West 2014 Open Options, a leading provider of open platform access control, expands their integration with Milestone Systems Video Management Software (VMS) to include a new interface to their new add-on, the XProtect® Access Control Module (ACM). While Milestone XProtect® VMS has been accessible from within Open Options DNA Fusion access control soft...

Identiv exhibits its new uTrust TS Readers at ISC West 2014 Identiv announced that CEO Jason Hart will lead a presentation at ISC West on establishing trust in the connected world. The presentation will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, April 3, starting at 11:15 AM PDT. Mr. Hart’s presentation will address the connectivity of everything from premises, information, identities, devices, and even everyday items such...

STANLEY Security’s eServices 2.0 provides real-time transparency on customers’ security systems STANLEY Security, a leading global security company specializing in advanced integrated security solutions, introduces its new eServices 2.0 platform at ISC West 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. STANLEY Security’s eServices 2.0, to be made available in the summer of 2014, provides real-time transparency on customers’ security systems, including intrusion, video survei...

The 5K/2K takes place at 7:30AM, with Awards Ceremony to follow at 5:15 PM at Sands Expo and Convention Center Mission 500 marks the 5th anniversary of the Security 5K/2K run/walk, a cornerstone of Mission 500’s fundraising efforts at ISC West 2014. The event is a collaboration between organising sponsors United Publications, publishers of Security Systems News and Security Director News; Reed Exhibitions; and Mission 500. Core sponsors of the 2014 Mission 500 5K/2K ar...

The strategic agreement signing ceremony will be held at Samsung Hospitality Suite 3rd floor of Palazzo Tower S1 Corporation (“S1”), a global leader in security systems and integration, and VidSys, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, invite members of the media attending ISC West to a strategic agreement signing ceremony and media availability with CEOs. Where: Samsung Hospitality Suite 3rd floor of the Palazzo Tower When...

Pacom Unison is an open, product-agnostic security management platform  Pacom Systems recently announced the launch of Pacom Unison (‘Unison’) into the American market at ISC West 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. Unison is an open, product-agnostic security management platform designed for campus organisations. It integrates access control, intrusion detection, video, fire and intercom into a single intuitive user interface – making it suitable for...

Users can activate and "wake up" the SmartCode Touch with the touch of a fingertip Kwikset, the leader in residential security, has expanded its line of residential access solutions by introducing a touchscreen version of the company's highly popular SmartCode™ 914 deadbolt lock. The SmartCode Touch provides all of the features of SmartCode, including keyless entry combined with the added convenience and enhanced aesthetics of a capacitive touchscreen. Users can activat...

PPM is launching a special Spring Promotion to emphasize support of cross-platform solutions PPM 2000, the industry’s leading authority on incident management, is demonstrating the strength of incident management software to deliver business intelligence and measurable ROI as a mission-critical element of PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) initiatives. At this year’s ISC West show, PPM is showcasing all four editions of Perspective by PPM™, the c...

The Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Touch enables security management to easily notify a user via email This week at ISC West, Morse Watchmans is demonstrating a variety of offerings that highlight their industry leading key control technology. Used in applications ranging from schools to museums to casinos and from hospitals to correctional facilities, Morse Watchmans key control and management solutions help improve operational security by providing comprehensive safeguarding and...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is introducing two miniaturised high frequency transponders to its Glass Tag family of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Each tiny Glass Tag Vigo™ HF (13.56 MHz) bio-glass cylinder measures approximately 0.1 inch in diameter (2 mm to 3 mm), and just one-half inch long (12 mm to 13 mm), and provides 1,664 bit user memory capacities. Glass Tag Vigo uni...

The new electromagnetic locks offer smart features in a slim configuration and deliver fail-safe operation Dortronics Systems recently introduced two new electromagnetic locks for use with a variety of door and frame types at ISC West (booth #1037). The 1107xD maglock and the 1107xEDR delayed egress actuating maglock offer smart features in a slim configuration and at a competitive price. Both units deliver fail-safe operation, releasing instantly upon command or loss of power...

The exterior grade switches are constructed are for use in even the most unforgiving environments Dortronics Systems is unveiling its new line of WR5276 heavy duty push button switches this week at ISC West (booth #1037). The exterior grade switches are constructed of brushed stainless steel for use in even the most unforgiving environments and are rated to a sealing degree of IP65. “The addition of the WR5276 Series is a natural extension of our push button control...

SAFE 4.8 centrally manages physical identities and access across diverse physical and IT security systems Quantum Secure, the world’s leading provider of enterprise software to streamline physical identity and access management across multiple systems, is marking five consecutive years of hyper growth with over five million identities now managed by its flagship software suite globally. New customer wins in a number of markets, new partner relationships, a strong roster...

The new Dortronics brochure features the full line of door interlock and mantrap control products Dortronics Systems, Inc. is debuting its newly published Mantrap Solutions brochure at ISC West, featuring the full line of door interlock and mantrap control products including the 4300, 4700 and 4900 series interlocks and the 5200 series switches. In addition to highlighting Dortronics products, the 20-page brochure also serves as a reference tool and selection guide for i...

The Dortronics 43211-CB Communicating Bathroom System is ideal for use in a two-door restroom facility Dortronics Systems, Inc., the industry's leading provider of standard and custom finish door control products, introduces a new communication-capable, fail-safe control system for public restroom applications at ISC West (booth #1037). The 43211-CB Communicating Bathroom System provides power to operate most low voltage locking mechanisms including maglocks, strikes and...

System Galaxy Software includes support for a 485 multidrop to facilitate the interface with legacy infrastructure Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, is showcasing new additions and enhancements to its portfolio of access control and security management software solutions that deliver improved performance and scalability with extreme cost-efficiency here at ISC West. “The demand for increased security c...

Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has released the V-10 Network Appliance, extending Galaxy’s full system functionality from a centralized platform to local and remote clients across an end user’s network. “Performance, scalability and versatility are hallmarks of the new Galaxy V-10 Network Appliance,” said Robert Laughlin, President, Galaxy Control Systems. “With its ability to seamlessly integr...