Access Control News

The KeyWatcher key system is used in casinos for security departments to store and track keys Casino managers, like managers in any other market, leave nothing to chance when it comes to the operation of the business. To protect the bottom line and guard against fraud, they rely on established practices and procedures and industry favored technology such as Morse Watchmans key control and management systems. At sister properties Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort in Scot...

Bosch Security Systems has added new features to its B Series Control Panels, making them even easier to use and maintain. With firmware 2.01, the panels offer improved text and e-mail alerts, expanded language capabilities and remote firmware updates of peripheral devices. Customers can now use the B Series Control Panel’s built-in Ethernet connection to send e-mail or text alerts for system events. With this capability, a cellular connection is no longer required for these alerts, reduc...

The Traka Intelligent Laptop Locker is designed to control and automate the process of issuing laptop tablets to students Traka, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is exhibiting the latest generation of its intelligent locker technology at ASIS 2013 with its Intelligent Laptop and Modular Locker products. The Traka Intelligent Laptop Locker is designed to control and automate the process of issuing laptop tablets to students or employees and ensuring they are returned and stored se...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, is meeting the growing need for faster transmission speeds and wider coverage with its new AWK-6232 wireless Access Point/Bridge/Client that allows outdoor networks to scale to higher bandwidth demand while providing maximum availability. "Anyone who has suffered download delays or interruptions on an outdoor wireless network should welcome the AWK-6232, our top-of-the-line, high-bandwidth outdoor wireless solution,...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has expanded its lockdown suite with new mechanical, standalone and integrated access control options. As a result, schools can now match a solution to their environment and capability of staff and budget to further improve on their present lockdown procedures. “Schools want the peace of mind that comes with effectively and efficiently protecting students, staff and property,” said April Dalton-Noblitt, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, direc...

Securitron M380 offers the fastest, most secure installation of any bracket-mount magnetic lock At ASIS 2013, Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is showing off its new M380 Series Magnalock, a stylish addition to the Magnalock line with advanced features that include an optional embedded CCTV camera and motion detector. With its 600 lb holding force, the Securitron M380 is ideal for traffic control in interior access control applications where fail-safe locking operatio...

Securitron introduced AQD6 Series of 6 Amp switching power supplies and AQE Series PoE with extractors Securitron®, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, recently announced a variety of new power products this year at ASIS, ranging from the AQD6 Series of 6 Amp Switching Power Supplies to the AQE Series PoE with Extractors, Injectors and Rack-Mounted solutions. Securitron also previewing the PowerSTAT Module, a monitoring and reporting system for power supplies over the internet....

Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY group company, is rolling out its DKC Digital Keypad Controller, which provides stand-alone control of up to two electrically locked doors. The DKC is simple to program and ideal for small businesses and other applications where a cost-effective, easy to install two-door solution is required. The Securitron DKC is a stand-alone controller that is compatible with Wiegand and ASSA ABLOY Aperio® technologies, enabling it to be used with any Wiegand output reader, keyp...

ASSA ABLOY recently announced that Corbin Russwin Access 700® and SARGENT Passport 1000 IP-enabled campus access control locks now include HID® multiCLASS SE™ technology. As a result, the Access 700 PIP1 and Passport 1000 P1 Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Access 700 PWI1 and Passport 1000 P2 WiFi locks now provide simultaneous support for multiple credential technologies and NFC mobile access, in addition to their existing magnetic stripe and PIN code capabilities. “By adding...

In a move that signals a breakthrough in energy efficiency, ASSA ABLOY recently announced the introduction of its Ecoflex lock technology, available from ASSA ABLOY Group brands CORBIN RUSSWIN and SARGENT. Ecoflex electrified mortise locks offer a remarkable 97 percent reduction in energy usage compared to standard electrified locks. “It’s critical to consider every factor that can impact the energy efficiency of a building or facility, and every opportunity to save energy should be...

Innometriks’ reader range will allow Gallagher to offer multi-factor authentication capability in its PIV solution Gallagher has partnered with Innometriks, Inc. to add biometric authentication to their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Solution. Gallagher Group CEO, Sir William Gallagher & Innometriks' President, John Cassise, signed the partnership agreement during this year’s ASIS Exhibition in Chicago. The Innometriks reader range will allow Gallagher to...

Medeco, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, recently announced the availability of the M100 Aperio Wholesale Bundle kits. The Medeco M100 Aperio eCylinder unit is a wireless, retrofit mortise access control solution that uses Aperio technology to communicate directly to a new or existing Electronic Access Control system (EAC). It virtually eliminates the need to run cables to, and around, the door opening! The M100 provides an easy and cost effective method for providing access control to applications...

Medeco, an ASSA ABLOY group company, recently announced the availability of the Logic and M3 Logic Mobile Programmer, a versatile remote key-programming device that allows administrators to update credentials via a mobile phone connection. The new Mobile Programmer, developed to enhance the capability of the Logic Web Manager system, is ideal for granting temporary access at remote locations or activating a key at some future date and time. With the Mobile Programmer, a major drawback of mechan...

ASSA ABLOY recently announced the introduction of its IN120 Wi-Fi lock, combining secure wireless electronic access control with a sleek, attractive design. Available from Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT, the IN120 provides a cost-effective solution for any facility wishing to upgrade to access control. Ideal for use in hard-to-wire locations, the IN120 utilizes standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity to connect to the access control system, significantly reducing installation cost...

Tri-ED provides state-of-the-art solutions from the security industry's leading manufacturers TRI-ED, North America’s largest independent security distributor, continues to expand its North American footprint and is pleased to announce the opening of its new Nashville, Tennessee branch. TRI-ED Nashville is managed by industry veteran Robyn Cunningham. Robyn has worked within the security distribution space for twenty years and has served as an Associate Director on...

SEAP was created as an ecosystem for Samsung to provide better support to its various partners Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that it has been approved as a Silver partner in the Samsung Enterprise Alliance Program (SEAP). SEAP was created as an ecosystem for Samsung to provide better support to its various partners. Enterprise solutions, such as Ingersoll Rand’s aptiQmobile™ web-based credential management system, are an integral part...

Honeywell recently announced a technology upgrade to its NetAXS-123 web-based modular access control system to make it easier for small to mid-size businesses to secure their doors. Ethernet virtual loop (EVL) technology uses a single IP address to talk to multiple control panels, making installation fast and simple. This allows dealers to drive down at-the-door costs by using their customers’ existing local area networks (LAN) with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), eliminating the requirement to...

Honeywell has released the WIN-PAK CS 4.2 managed access control system, which lets security dealers provide a wider range of value-added services to all types of organizations while reducing their installation and service costs. WIN-PAK CS 4.2 takes the complexity and cost out of maintaining an access control system by moving the operating software and server hardware from the customer’s site to the dealer’s data center, providing operational cost savings and reducing capital expen...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, announces the first release of its eMerge® Elite-36™ embedded access control platform. With embedded browser-based management, the four-door eMerge Elite can support eight readers and up to 20,000 cardholders with as many as 80,000 cards. It is also capable of expanding to 36 doors and 72 readers with and expansion modules, making upgrades painless with its easy set-up wizard,...

JP Lapointe will oversee the alignment of all activities related to Honeywell's security products business in Canada JP Lapointe has been named General Manager of Honeywell Security Group – Canada. He will oversee the alignment of all activities related to Honeywell's security products business in Canada.  JP will lead Honeywell’s strategic efforts to identify relationship building opportunities with both new and existing customers to help them drive...

The agreement allows Tri-ED Distribution to sell and stock Viscount’s new Liberty access control system Viscount Systems, a leading edge high technology supplier of security systems and software, announced recently that the company has signed a distributor agreement with Tri-ED Distribution to begin selling and stocking Viscount’s new Liberty access control system at its 65 North American branch locations. Tri-Ed is North America’s largest independent distrib...

Integration of Ocularis and AXIS A1001 allows critical video and access control data to be displayed side-by-side OnSSI announced recently at ASIS 2013 that the company’s highly acclaimed Ocularis Video Management System is fully integrated with the newly announced AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller from Axis Communications. The integration provides video surveillance and security operations at all levels to be seamlessly combined onto Ocularis’ powerful platform....

Identive’s ability to operate as a united, focused company is strengthened with the appointments approved by its Board Identive Group, Inc. announces Steven Humphreys as its new Chairman of the Board and the promotion of Lawrence W. Midland to President and Dr. Manfred Mueller to Chief Operating officer of the company. All appointments are effective immediately. “Identive’s ability to operate as a united, focused company is strengthened with the appointm...

As a memeber, Key Systems Inc will now provide enhanced security options for Asset tracking Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has announced that Key Systems, Inc., manufacturer of high security electronic asset control devices and high security management software to provide real-time event reporting has joined the aptiQ Alliance program. Customers can now use one credential, a high security aptiQ smart card, with Key Systems, Inc. products to gain access to and track medic...

STANLEY Security’s Electric Privacy Glass Option provides instant patient privacy in ICU/CCU healthcare environments STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announced its new Electric Privacy Glass Option to the Dura-Care™ ICU/CCU product line at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. Utilizing the ultimate in cutting-edge technology, STANLEY Security&rs...

The D-4990 Low Energy Swing Door Operator opens and closes the door slowly in a controlled format STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, showcased its D-4990 Low Energy Swing Door Operator at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. STANLEY Security’s D-4990 Low Energy Swing Door Operator is an electromechanical unit designed to provide safe, convenient, automa...

Brivo OnAir is the new brand name of former Brivo ACS WebService access control management solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced the company’s release of Brivo OnAirSM version 10.11, featuring an updated User Interface (UI). Brivo OnAir is the new brand name for the former Brivo ACS WebService cloud-based access control management solution. With the introduction of this updated interface, Brivo further exten...

Traka has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia. These new channels join a network of 40 global resellers spanning countries such as Hong Kong, Turkey, Colombia and Poland. 2013 has seen the highest rate of reseller appointments for the company so far as a direct r...

Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats Sonitrol, a leading provider of verified electronic security solutions, introduces its new Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. The Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats, allowing easy migration for existing users onto new, or add-on access controlled doors....

S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series ATM locking system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces updates to Sargent & Greenleaf’s (S&G) A-Series™ ATM Access Management System at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series...