Electronic access control - News

Gallagher's Electronic Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (E-PIDS) has an extra seal of approval – achieving the latest Center for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) standards, with Gallagher’s Z10 Tension Sensor added to the Catalogue for Security Equipment (CSE) for the first time. Meeting these latest standards further demonstrates Gallagher’s commitment to delivering high-security solutions for governments in the Five Eyes alliance. CPNI is the UK governmen...

SALTO Systems (SALTO) has introduced the XS4 Original+, the next generation of the world’s most flexible and reliable smart locking solution that features a beautiful design, with a sleek flat reader in two new colors. SALTO XS4 Original+ The new SALTO XS4 Original+ takes the trusted and proven flagship XS4 Original electronic lock product family and incorporates the latest technology, to accommodate access control needs of both today and tomorrow. Our customers, partners and users rely...

Aratek is taking its newest biometric tablet Marshall 8 to the center-stage in Trustech 2021. The powerful yet extremely portable Marshall 8 is upping the digital identity ante by enabling true “Identity anything, anytime, anywhere,” said Samuel Wu, Vice President for International Business Division.‍ “We’re excited to showcase before the audience of the largest international digital identity and security show our new product we call the Marshall 8, which is changing...

With its major global Innovation Splash in November 2021, MOBOTIX AG is placing 18 new hardware and software solutions on the market at once. Software and hardware solutions The first hemispherical camera that combines infrared and LED white light in a single system is a major highlight. In addition, there is a new convenient dome camera, hemispherical modules, and Thermal CIF modules specially designed for perimeter protection for the MOBOTIX7 cameras with up to 105° wide angle of view (F...

RaySecur, a security imaging technology company with the world’s first DHS Safety Act-designated millimeter wave (mmWave) desktop scanner, for mail and package threat detection, announced that former Boston Police Commissioner, Ed Davis has joined the company’s Advisory Board. Ed Davis will leverage his decades of law enforcement experience, in order to help RaySecur accelerate adoption of its flagship MailSecur mail and package threat detection solutions. MailSecur scanners MailS...

Sepura’s CEO Steve Barber has been elected to the TETRA and Critical Communications Association (TCCA) Board, adding considerable experience to the leadership team of the industry body. Steve Barber brings to the TCCA Board, a thorough understanding of global critical communications’ user requirements, as well as extensive experience in supplying and manufacturing fit for purpose devices, and managing technology evolution. open critical communications standards His election pledge...

Kwikset, brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. - Hardware & Home Improvement division, the globally renowned company in residential security solutions, announced the availability of the Home Connect 620, the company’s newest Z-Wave connected smart lock. Home Connect 620 smart lock The Home Connect 620, which offers a 10-button keypad with one-touch locking, is Kwikset’s first smart lock in the ‘Home Connect’ line. It is also the company’s first lock, featuring the la...

Eagle Eye Networks announced it ranked 307 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, in its 27th year. As the number one provider of video surveillance solutions for the third year in a row, Eagle Eye earned the number 12 overall spot in the category of Electronic Devices/Hardware. The company grew 403 percent during that period. Cloud and artificial...

Dortronics Systems Inc., an industry-renowned company in off-the-shelf and customized door control solutions, is featuring its new 9-door controller for affordable multi-door interlocks and mantrap applications, from 2 to 9 doors, as well as its complete line-up of touchless door control solutions, at ISC East 2021 exhibition, in booth #1030. All of Dortronics’ product design and manufacturing operations are located at the company’s Sag Harbor, New York headquarters, which gives the...

HID Global, the pioneer in trusted identity and RFID tracking solutions announced the release of LinTRAK XS, its extra small RFID UHF RAIN transponders designed for discreet insertion into small textile items. HID Global is a pioneer in trusted identity and RFID tracking solutions. The company has extended its LinTRAK ultra-high frequency (UHF) radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags for linen management to include an extra small form factor option, ideal for discreet attachment onto small te...

Ava Security has launched the ability to install third-party sensors into Ava Aware Cloud, the open data platform for building and facilities intelligence. By merging this intelligence-gathering security system with sensor technology, organizations can unlock enhanced situational awareness of security along with facility management, staff well-being, and productivity. Siloed unconnected systems have long been a challenge for organizations seeking greater insights and better buil...

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned company in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced plans for a significant new expansion of their North Carolina offices, in the United States of America. North America HQ facility In the first quarter of 2022, the company will open a new headquarters, which will be located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The brand-new facility will be home to many of Boon Edam’s office staff, as well as a new showroom and technology ce...

Traka announced that the company has received LenelS2 factory certification for OnGuard access control solution, as a LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) partner. Traka’s key and asset management system interfaces with the OnGuard access control system, and provides seamless, single-credential access to property secured by Traka. LenelS2 OAAP factory certification “Traka has completed the required factory testing at LenelS2, to validate the functionality of its interface to...

PSA Security Network, the globally renowned consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced its partnership with Zenitel, an international provider of intelligent communication solutions and products. This new partnership agreement will provide PSA Security Network’s members and owners, an opportunity to work with Zenitel directly. PSA - Zenital partnership Our partnership with Zenitel is a major step in the convergence of technologies between the sound/audio and security...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Edison Shen as its new Director of Standards and Technology. In this role, Edison Shen, who previously served as a Program Manager in the Building Infrastructure and Transportation Systems Divisions, at the National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA), will manage and administer SIA’s standards and technical program activities, and coordinate with other standards organizations that impact the SIA standards program of...

Honeywell has announced that the company is launching the Pro-Watch 5.5, the latest iteration of its Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite. The Honeywell Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite is a software platform that is designed for enterprise and critical infrastructure markets, to help protect people and property, optimize productivity, and ensure compliance with industry regulations, all while helping to reduce operational costs. Honeywell Pro-Watch Intelligent Command Pro-Watch 5.5 upgrade...

SALTO Systems announces appointments to the positions of regional sales manager in the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast regions, and the North America Vertical Business Leader for retail and fitness. “With a constant eye on exceptional service and focus on our customers and our channel, we are once again expanding our sales team. We are confident the addition of these positions will enable us to better serve our customers in these key markets,” said Steve Burk, North America Dire...

Reader plays a very important role in the access control solution, as it links the credentials and controller system. GV-DESFire Series reader GeoVision has announced the launch of a new series of readers, supporting DESFire, one of the most secure hardware encryption to protect data transmission. The company’s GV-DESFire Series reader allows enterprises to better secure their assets, avoiding intrusions and malicious exploits. 5 key features that open the door to new business opportuni...

Optilan, a communications and security systems integrator announces that it has secured two new facilities in Warwickshire in the UK. The Company has leased a new manufacturing and storage facility and a separate UK-based office headquarters (HQ). These new facilities represent several key investments Optilan is currently making to support its future growth aspirations including the recently rolled out Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP). Innovation and commitment Warwickshire is recogn...

Bird Home Automation, a Berlin-based manufacturer of ‘DoorBird’ IP access control devices, is expanding its product portfolio, to include door intercoms with an integrated fingerprint sensor. IP video door stations of the D21x series are now equipped with fingerprint technology from Fingerprint Cards AB, a renowned global biometrics company, based in Sweden. This enables biometric authentication via fingerprint. DoorBird door station with mobile access With a DoorBird door station...

SALTO has introduced the XS4 Original+, the next generation of the world’s most flexible and reliable smart locking solution that features a beautiful design with a sleek flat reader in two new colors. The new SALTO XS4 Original+ takes the trusted and proven flagship XS4 Original electronic lock product family and incorporates the latest technology to accommodate the access control needs of both today and tomorrow. “Our customers, partners, and users rely on the XS4 every day, which...

Senstar, a globally renowned company in video management, video analytics and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), is celebrating 40 years since its incorporation in 1981. Senstar Headquartered in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, Senstar was established with the objective of bringing security technologies, originally targeted for military applications, to the commercial market. Initially a seven-employee company, Senstar now has employees and service centers all over the world. I...

Continuing to build on the growth of their European team, Gallagher has appointed James Rose to the position of Technical Account Manager for the North of England and Scotland, working alongside Technical Business Development Manager, Steve Natton. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, James has more than 15 years of security industry experience, holding accomplished roles across technical support, training, sales, and account management. Access control solutions  “James has a tremendously...

Comelit Group UK, a manufacturer of access control and door entry solutions, has announced its acquisition of PAC GDX. Under the newly formed and re-branded Comelit-Pac company, the acquisition of PAC GDX by the Italian owned security and fire safety specialist will enable the company to offer total integrated solutions, inclusive of networked access control systems together with door entry, CCTV, home automation, intruder alarm, and fire detection systems. Networked access control Led in th...

Quantum Corporation announces its latest innovations to protect against ransomware and other forms of cyberattacks. Quantum’s Scalar® Ransom Block is an industry-first feature of Quantum’s Scalar tape systems that eliminates the risk of data being accessed or compromised over the network. This patent-pending feature creates a hardware ‘block’ between data stored on tapes and every network-connected device including the robotic tape system. Ransom Block can be initiat...

Userful Corporation, the globally renowned provider of the software-defined solution for the enterprise AV-over-IP market, has announced its latest software release, which includes advancements to its IT-based Visual Networking Platform, expanding its support for large-scale corporate digital signage deployments. Emerald Signage Early in 2021, with its launch of Emerald Signage, Userful Corporation modernized digital signage for the enterprise, by converging the content creation and delivery f...

STANLEY Security, a global provider of integrated security, health, and safety solutions announced its investment In Nexkey, Inc., an innovator in mobile-first, cloud-based access control solutions. This investment backed by STANLEY Ventures, the venture capital arm of Stanley Black & Decker is the start of a strategic partnership between the two companies.   “We are committed to building safer, healthier, and more efficient environments, to help the world progress," said ST...

ADT, the most trusted name in security announced a partnership with DoorDash, the last-mile logistics platform, to provide the Safe by ADT mobile safety solution to its community of millions of Dashers. Safe by ADT will power DoorDash’s new in-app safety toolkit called SafeDash™, allowing Dashers to quickly and easily request professional help by voice or text and receive emergency services to their location anytime they feel unsafe. Safe and secure app “Our commitment to saf...

Offices hold so much potential that many businesses are overlooking. With the worst of the pandemic seemingly – hopefully - behind them, many businesses are returning to or repurposing their corporate real estate. This is no easy job while so much is still up in the air. Some companies are still finding their feet with hybrid working and assessing how much space they require. Streamlining corporate real estate portfolios is tempting when they are such a heavy investment. But acting too qu...

Recently, with excellent credit records, good production and operation performance, and a sound management system, DNAKE was certified for AAA enterprise credit grade by the Fujian Public Security Industry Association. It is reported that the standards of the Fujian Public Security Industry Association were formulated in accordance with T/FJAF 002-2021 'Public Security Enterprise Credit Evaluation Specification', following the principles of voluntary declaration, public evaluation, social super...