Electronic lock systems News

SALTO is excited to launch the DBolt Touch smart deadbolt. The SALTO DBolt Touch offers a retrofit and smart locking solution for upgrading mechanical deadbolt locks in the multi-family residential market. The DBolt Touch implements the latest technology and the top level of functionality that multi-family housing residents, operators, and access managers desire and have been eagerly anticipating. SALTO’s advanced technologies Packed with all of SALTO’s most advanced technologies...

ICT, a world-pioneering manufacturer of unified and intelligent electronic access control and security solutions, is excited to announce the release of the Protege Wireless Lock range to North America. As the multi-dwelling unit (MDU) industry witnesses a transformative wave of smart building technologies, the Protege Wireless Locks enable property managers, building owners, and developers to provide a modern multifamily living experience. New Protege wireless locks New Protege wireless locks...

Matrix Comsec, a pioneer in security and telecommunications solutions, was conferred with the CII Industrial Innovation Award, 2023, recognizing Matrix as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in India at the CII Industrial Innovation Awards ceremony in New Delhi on 15th December 2023. CII Industrial Innovation Awards were instituted by CII in 2014 to recognize and celebrate visionary enterprises across industry segments. These premier awards seek to recognize and honor the Indian industr...

Paxton has officially opened a brand-new manufacturing facility called the Paxton Electronics Centre. This milestone coincides with the global technology manufacturer’s continued expansion and increased customer demand for products and services.  State-of-the-art facility The state-of-the-art facility is the next step in the security technology developer's vision for their technology park in the UK. The site which is nestled between the universities of Sussex and Brighton, encompa...

inter airport Southeast Asia 2023 (IASEA), Asia’s international airport exhibition and conference, concluded on an upbeat note in Singapore. Held from 1-3 March 2023, the event featured a high-level conference and a sold-out exhibition featuring ground support equipment, airport operations & maintenance solutions, airside support services, and many more.  A showcase of latest offerings Over the 3-day exhibition, IASEA saw 3,131 trade attendees and 150 exhibitors congregate at t...

ISC East 2023, the Northeast’s security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and partnership with ASIS NYC, delivered another year of successful programming.  Over three days, ISC East featured keynote speakers, educational sessions, professional development, and over 220 exhibitors highlighting the latest technologies and solutions across the security industry.  Attendance numbers From Nov...

Christ’s Hospital School has a long history. It first opened its doors to 380 pupils in November 1552, at that time located in Newgate Street, London.   In 2022 the school needed to replace their obsolete security system with a new solution that would be simple to manage while maintaining the security of the site, staff, and pupils.   Requirements  The school has around 900 students, over 95% of which board. With 18 boarding houses on site, all requiring differe...

More than 700 international brands competed for the renowned PLUS X AWARD this year. International and independent expert jurors selected the 2023 winners in the world’s largest innovation prize for technology, sport and lifestyle, across more than 80 industries. ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ smart key-based access control solution was among them. The PLUS X AWARD is awarded in seven categories: innovation, quality, design, ergonomics, ecology, ease of use, and functionality. Products are perm...

Barrier1 Systems, the industry pioneer in perimeter-hardening physical security barriers, is exhibiting a variety of crash-rated vehicle barrier systems at ISC East 2023, at the Javits Center in New York City. Most notably, Barrier1 is demonstrating a selection of high-security bollards, drop arm solutions, and folding gates on the show floor, serving as a testament to its expansive range of perimeter security solutions. Security barriers “Security barriers are no longer perceived as so...

In many small businesses, the task of handing out and tracking keys is laborious and time-consuming. And because mechanical locking requires a keyholder (or keyholders) to be present, staff absences or vacations cause a problem —including unnecessary waiting around for an important door to be opened. A simple, familiar solution is offered when businesses make a simple switch to digital PIN locking. “We had a door with a classic lock and key,” explains Tom Smeets, owner of fami...

The long-awaited trade fair for security and fire safety will open its doors from 1 to 3 November at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC), shining a spotlight on cutting-edge solutions for various sectors including manufacturing, smart cities, the commercial sector, transportation, and hospitality. Spanning 7,500 squaremeterss of exhibition space, the show features over 200 exhibitors from Canada, China, India, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Uni...

ISC East, the Northeast’s pioneering security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and partnership with ASIS NYC, is proud to present an expansive slate of keynote speakers and educational programming at the 2023 conference. ISC East attendees are invited to participate in all programming, which takes place Nov. 14-16 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Keynote series The 2...

Newport Aquarium is located in Newport, Kentucky. The aquarium is home to thousands of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures, including playful penguins, rare white alligators, and smiling sharks and stingrays. To keep the animals, visitors, and staff safe, Newport Aquarium wanted to replace their old security system with an easy-to-use and high-security access control solution. Sec-Tron, an experienced access control integrator, recommended Paxton’s flagship access control sys...

Southco, Inc., a global pioneer in engineered access solutions, has launched a new wireless access system featuring the Keypanion app, a revolutionary smart access app that lets users wirelessly actuate latches from their smartphones. The app replaces physical keys, which can be lost or stolen, with a convenient, intuitive system that is easy to install and manage. Easy electronic access While other remote or electronic access systems may require a full security system, this system removes t...

Master Lock, the industry pioneer in padlocks and related security products, launched the next generation of its flagship lock box bringing innovation to the key storage industry. With double the storage capacity, easy-to-use features, and increased versatility, the new lock boxes provide the ultimate solution for secure shared access. The Next Generation Lock Box will be unveiled through an exclusive partnership with The Home Depot, debuting next week in the retailer’s nearly 2,000 store...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is proud to launch the Virtual Law Enforcement HQ (HQ). This interactive experience demonstrates how the company’s key control and asset management solutions can be applied within police agencies to create a verifiable chain of custody and facilitate heightened levels of security.  Unique, dynamic platform “The Virtual Law Enforcement HQ provides a unique, dynamic platform to explore how our ke...

Matrix is committed to pioneering intensive research aimed at creating revolutionary security and telecommunications solutions that cater to both domestic and international needs. As part of its involvement in East Tech 2023, Matrix showcased a comprehensive range of customer-focused offerings and products spanning across Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom sectors.  Telecom solutions Matrix presented its impressive range of Telecom solutions, which included...

Gunnebo Safe Storage took the next step toward establishing a stand-alone high-security locks business with the acquisition of Tecnosicurezza, a pioneering manufacturer of electronic locking systems for safes, vaults, and ATMs. Based in Verona, northern Italy, Tecnosicurezza also has subsidiaries in the USA and Spain. Author's quote “Gunnebo Safe Storage has a strategic goal to establish a standalone high-security locks business, delivering value by differentiating and pioneering ch...

From 10 to 13 October, the global airport community will gather for the 24th edition of inter airport Europe at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event returns with an impressive line-up of well over 400 airport suppliers from 37 countries, including seven national pavilions and more than 100 new exhibitors. Live exhibits Visitors can look forward to plenty of live exhibits in the halls and Outdoor Area and a new 600 square meter GSE Experience Area. An exciting event program incl...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has integrated its solution that brings the power of 3D LiDAR detection, tracking, and classification into Milestone’s XProtect® VMS. The Integrated Solution The integration directly connects Quanergy’s Q-Track to Milestone’s XProtect® VMS and allows Q-Track to send valuable actionable insights in the form of hyper-accurate alarms/events as well as object location, both relative and absolute, to Mile...

Adelante Healthcare currently operates seven healthcare centers in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers a wide array of services to patients of all socio-economic levels. The lock and key system wasn’t at all adequate for securing the seven different facilities. The facilities and all the patient and healthcare data needed to be protected in a highly secure manner. With so many employees, there was no way to track who had keys and how many copies were out there difficult t...

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), the pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces its industry-pioneering remote guarding services are impacting crime prevention at a record pace through the first three quarters of 2023.  Incident management As of Sept. 29, Elite’s Security Operations Command Center (SOCC) had directly prevented more than 53,000 incidents since the beginning of 2023 and teamed with law enforcement i...

A new survey has revealed that 76.5% of British residents feel more conscious about the safety of their homes during Autumn months. The study, conducted by security experts at ADT, interviewed 2,000 residents of the UK to determine how the Autumn months affect people's actions. The experts also offered advice on how to secure the home and deter potential thieves during the longer nights. Are users more conscious of home security when nights are longer?  Response Percentage...

Matrix is committed to intensive research aimed at creating revolutionary security and telecommunications solutions that cater to both domestic and international needs. As part of its involvement in East Tech 2023, Matrix will showcase a comprehensive range of customer-focused offerings and products spanning across Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom sectors.  Telecom solutions Matrix is gearing up to present its impressive range of Telecom solutions, wh...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to bring to market its new sleekly designed CM-850 rocker switch, designed for remotely releasing maglocks or door strikes.  CM-850 Series switches are surface mounted and ideal for under-desk or wall mounting in reception areas.   Surface-mount rocker switch This surface-mount rocker switch can be used for unlocking a door for visitors or as a signaling device in a panic situation. Its form ‘C’ contacts can be easily field confi...

mindful MATERIALS (mM) recently announced the official launch of three building industry groups, known as The Forums, and ASSA ABLOY is excited to participate. The Forums represent owners and over 80 individuals from more than 40 pioneering companies across the manufacturing, architecture, design, engineering, and construction industries. The three groups that were formed this year are the Owners Forum, the AEC Forum, and the Manufacturers Forum.  Cross collaboration initiative “Th...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its line of top-performing products and solutions on September 26 and 27, 2023, at the 2023 International Security Expo in London.  Most notably, Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system for the customizable storage and management of keys, assets, access cards, and other small personal devices, will be on display and available for demonstration at stand E81. Enhance se...

At every step of a building design or specification process, stakeholders have a choice. Decisions made at this stage materially impact the building experience far in the future. For this reason, many regulations aim to protect the accessibility rights of all kinds of users, young and old, ambulant or wheelchair-using. CEN/TR 158941 One key European guidance document that promotes accessibility for all is CEN/TR 158941. To meet the recommendations of this technical report, door closers must...

The autumn equinox, which marks the start of autumn, occurs on Saturday, September 23. With darker evenings ahead, the experts at ADT have shared 5 ways to maximize home security. Home security optimization Michele Bennett, General Manager at ADT UK&I comments, “Opportunistic thieves use darkness to their advantage, so it’s no surprise that the number of burglaries committed increases when the darker nights draw in." "Our 2022 burglary report found that bur...

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...