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The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility Underscoring its commitment to access control for today’s digital home, Yale is at ASIS 2013 demonstrating its line of Yale Real Living™ intelligent locks and supporting its extensive roster of top integration partners exhibiting here. The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility to mak...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, introduces its new BEST electric strike offerings – the ES4 and ES5 – to its comprehensive line of electrified locking solutions. Used in a variety of access control applications, electric strikes are the most commonly used electrified locking hardware. With the release of the BEST ES4 and ES5 electric strikes, STANLEY Security aims to offer a more complete solution for securing an electronic a...

aptiQ smart credentials increase the security of information kept on a card Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently 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 medical devices,...

The Group leads in areas such as access control, identification technology, entrance automation ASSA ABLOY has been ranked 78th in Forbes' list of the world's most innovative companies 2013. "I'm very pleased that we have achieved such success with our R&D," says Johan Molin, President and CEO. “This is the result of our substantial investments in innovation in the past seven years. ASSA ABLOYs R&D investments have increased by 129% since 2005. Our ambition is t...

The partnership will offer streamlined integration between Genetec’s SMC and locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Together, Genetec and ASSA ABLOY will offer streamlined integration between Genetec’s SMC (Synergis Master Controlle...

Available only from Von Duprin, a new visual status indicator option for exit devices provides at-a-glance verification of the locked/unlocked status of the door. The indicators for the Von Duprin 98/99 Series Rim exit devices are similar to those offered on Schlage L-Series locks. As a result, teachers can easily identify if the door is locked and quickly secure the door’s exit device if it is unlocked. The new visual status indicator is available as an option on exit devices for both new...

Over 221 CyberLock electronic cylinders installed in the elementary and middle schools  Ensuring a Safe School Environment Southampton School District (SHSD) is nestled in the beach village of Southampton, New York. As part of the summer colony known as The Hamptons, it has a mix of middle-income neighborhoods, rural farms, and an affluent estate section. The village is anchored by the elementary, middle, and high schools which are at the very center of community activit...

CyberLock electronic padlocks were installed on the remote watershed gates, storage units, and utility sheds Managing Access to Watersheds The Cedar River Water System was developed by the City of Seattle in 1895. Almost 100%-owned by the city and under the management of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), the watershed encompasses 90,638 acres of pristine forest land in the Cascade Mountains. The Cedar River Watershed along with the 12,500-acre South Fork Tolt River Watershed su...

Each person's key is programmed with their individual access privileges and time schedules Elevating Campus Safetyand Security University of the Pacific, located in Central California, made a decision to elevate the level of safety and security on their campuses and in their buildings. Robert Miller, Card System Manager at Pacific, says, “We were not experiencing security problems, but were looking for solutions that would reduce the potential for problems in the future...

Toppenish installed CyberLock cylinders in all the exterior doors throughout the district Increasing Security & Safety Toppenish School District, located in the heart of the Yakima Valley in Washington State, had been experiencing key control issues and needed to be more proactive about security. The district serves approximately 3,300 students attending 9 schools ranging from preschool through grade 12. Challenge: Accountability & Key Control Over the years, keys w...

BAPS integrated SightLogix and Genetec's Security Center software to create a comprehensive video solution BAPS is a non-profit, socio-spiritual Hindu organization that provides guidance and inspiration to people to lead more enriched lives, morally, culturally and spiritually, through youth activities and educational opportunities; precipitating and participating in charities; and promoting family values. The organization began in 1907 in a small village in India and has sinc...

Almost 200 of the company’s stores is equipped with Wavestore’s VMS as part of physical security equipment UK based manufacturer Wavestore announces major success in the US with news that its video management software is playing a key role in a phased programme by Burlington Coat Factory to upgrade its video surveillance systems. With more than 500 stores and with sales approaching $4 billion, Burlington Coat Factory is one of the largest clothing retailers in the...

The CO-Series offers a variety of option, such as keypad only, proximity, magnetic stripe and dual credential Hotel-style locks, designed for infrequent use, are not holding up at military bases where they are predominantly used in barracks. As a result, Ingersoll Rand is providing the military with a “Try Me” program to learn how to better secure military bases. “Hotel-style locks have historically had a shorter than desired lifespan when used in military...

SIA Education@ISC delivers high quality, commercial-free information and insight into the most relevant new products The Security Industry Association (SIA), together with ISC Events, announced recently that the SIA Education@ISC team is seeking quality session proposals for ISC West 2014, which will be held in the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 1-3, 2014. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, July 10. SIA Education@ISC delivers high quality, commercial-...

Roadstone uses Traka’s iFobs to lock into ports within a Traka key management cabinet Traka continued its commitment to providing access management and control of plant vehicles with the installation of its key management systems for the Roadstone, Slane Quarry. As an industry leader in rock excavation and aggregate production, Roadstone provides substantial support for numerous road and house construction projects annually. With health and safety compliance, along with...

The Lenel and Traka USA agreement allows Lenel to resell three base levels of Traka key cabinets An announcement has been made on an agreement to offer Traka USA Key Management Solutions to Lenel’s North America and Latin America customers through Lenel’s Value Added Resellers (VAR). The Lenel and Traka USA agreement allows Lenel to resell three base levels of Traka key cabinets, which offer innovative technology for sophisticated intelligent access control. Traka...

Throughout the site, visitors can explore Traka’s expanded industry products and solutions Utilities and power companies throughout North America can feel safer knowing that Traka USA has launched their new web initiative to improve security throughout the industry with smart alternatives for the risks of conventional key use. The energy industry has a number of companies who rely on conventional keys, putting their organizations in danger because of sub par key managem...

Traka’s integration facilities can ensure keys and assets are returned at the end of each day before staff leave site The role of water companies in national infrastructure cannot be understated. Each utility company has a separate set of assets ranging from facilities to machinery, critical not only for success as a business, but also as a resource of welfare to the others using the water. Asset management and protection throughout the water and utility industry are fa...

Gene Tools installed CyberLocks on padlocks, doorways, and cabinets Gene Tools LLC shipped approximately one ounce of product and expected to gross $4 million in sales. The product consists of molecules of redesigned genetic material. This material is being used by researchers to help identify the function of some of the tens of thousands of human genes whose codes have been identified but whose purpose is as yet undiscovered. The Philomath, Oregon based company also devotes s...

The key features of CyberLock are that lost or stolen keys can be easily blocked Problem: Protecting AFC’s area water The Atlanta-Fulton County Water Treatment Facility located in Alpharetta, Georgia is one of the largest in the state. The facility is operated by USFilter, which manages more than 550 water and wastewater treatment facilities throughout the United States. Water treatment facilities are unique in that they have diverse access control requirements that in...

The water dept. installed CyberLocks on administrative office doors, re-pump station and well house doors The Collier County Water-Sewer District’s Water Department provides drinking water service to over 160,000 permanent and approximately 200,000 seasonal customers residing outside the City of Naples, Florida. The water supply system covers roughly 240 square miles and includes two hybrid water treatment plants, three water storage re-pumping facilities, three well fie...

Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, ITC Holdings, Inc. is the nation’s largest independent electric transmission company serving an area of nearly 80,000 square miles in five states. ITC operates overhead and undergroundtransmission lines that carry electric power to more than 13 million people. Challenge: Restricting and Auditing Access to Cyber Asset Locations Concerned about vandalism, theft, and the potential for domestic or international acts of terrorism, ITC has taken extraordinary s...

Problem: Controlling Access at School The safety and security of their students and staff was a growing concern for the Stonington Public School District, located in the New England town of Pawcatuck, Connecticut. With the mechanical lock and key systems they had in place, there was no effective way to control and audit access to their buildings. They needed accountability so that when incidents occurred they would know who was there and when they were there. Ken Donovan, the school district&rs...

The Appletree School installed Brivo ACS on the front door and assigned PIN codes to parents and teachers The Situation The Appletree School was founded as a private school in 1979 to serve the community’s preschool and kindergarten children, offering a soun curriculum presented in a unique, departmentalised style. Word spread of the wonderful care and education students received at the school and they soon had a long waiting list. Over time, Appletree has expanded thei...

The church installed CyberLock on the exterior doorways, offices, classrooms and play area Problem: Re-Keying an Entire Facility Grace Christian Center, located in Killeen, Texas has approximately 170 doorways throughout 3 buildings, and over 2,000 adult members. With a facility of this size, they faced significant key control issues. “Our biggest concern was having to re-key the entire facility everytime someone lost a key ring, or a master key,” said Pastor Stev...

The Brivo ACS WebService system monitors access to the cafeteria and the restrooms The Situation Summarizing a lifetime of food service experience, Waytodough’s Ever Santana commented, “Most restaurant owners think they see everything — they actually miss a lot.” Santana is VP of Operations for Waytodough, a northern New Jersey-based owner and operator of 20 Dunkin’ Donuts franchise locations and a central baking facility, which services more tha...

The fire department installed CyberLocks on 25 narcotic safes and 46 on rescue vehicle narcotic safes Managing Access to Class 2 Narcotics As the largest fire department in the State of Nevada, Clark County provides emergency services to an area encompassing 7,910 square miles that includes the Las Vegas Strip and neighboring resort townships. They run a dual medical response system that incorporates their fire department and private ambulance companies operating under franch...

The Brivo system helps to control access for over 3,000 Barefoot Resort residents, vendors and staff The Situation Barefoot Resort is a sprawling 2,300 acre resort living community that includes 14 communities each with their own pool, four world class golf courses, tennis and basketball courts, bike trails, walking paths, and South Carolina’s largest swimming pool. At the resort, Omni Management Services manages the Master Associations, which include more than 700 sing...

Brivo's ACS WebService manages access for CCC’s dorms, administration building, and maintenance buildings The Situation Central Community College is a multi-campus community college serving a 25-county area in central Nebraska. CCC’s three main campuses are located in Columbus, Grand Island, and Hastings. Educational centers are located in Holdrege, Kearney, and Lexington. Additionally, CCC uses a variety of distance learning techniques to provide educational serv...

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces the Access 800® IP1 intelligent Power over Ethernet (PoE) access control locking solution. The Access 800 IP1 integrates an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Corbin Russwin lock with a contactless card reader, door status monitoring, and controller into a single device, and connects to the building’s access control system. This is an ideal solution for corporate campuses, schools, healthcare facilities and other buildings looking for a cost-effect...