Access control

SALTO launches XS4 Original+ smart locking solution

SALTO has introduced the XS4 Original+; a flexible and reliable smart locking solution that features a a sleek flat reader in two new colours. 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 […]

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Comelit Group acquires PAC GDX for integrated security solutions

Comelit Group UK has announced its acquisition of PAC GDX, under the newly formed and re-branded Comelit-Pac company. The acquisition will reportedly 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. Led in the UK by Comelit-PAC

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Alcatraz AI to showcase access control solutions at ISC East 2021

Alcatraz AI will showcase its product, the Rock, at ISC East (Booth 500), taking place at the Javits Center in New York City on November 17-18, 2021. ISC East 2021 features training on security and public safety best practices while highlighting the latest technologies related to the safety sector. Alcatraz AI provides organisations with autonomous

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Skills for Security partner with TIS academy to train apprentices

The BSIA’s training arm, Skills for Security (SfS) has partnered with TIS Academy by agreeing to train their apprentices.  TIS Academy, powered by Skills for Security, will be enrolling twenty new apprentices on a bespoke apprenticeship initiative. Total Integrated Solutions (TIS) will use SfS technical training experience to deliver the apprenticeship training at TIS head

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Axis | Planning for a smarter, safer Christmas in retail

Graham Swallow, Retail Segment Lead at Axis Communications, looks at how the physical security of retail premises ahead of the busiest shopping period of the year can make the difference between boom and gloom. The retail industry is entering the busiest period of the year; the countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter.

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STid launches SPECTRE nano reader

Access control manufacturer, STid has announced its new SPECTRE nano reader, setting a new standard in perimeter access control and simplified visitor management. The multi-technology reader quickly recognises employees, visitors, vendors, and their vehicles – simultaneously – for smooth, hands-free access control without compromising security. An ideal solution for facilities like car parks, industrial sites,

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SOS | International Security Expo, with Megan Freeland, Business Development Manager, SALTO Systems

Megan Freeland, Business Development Manager at SALTO Systems discusses the company’s bespoke solutions and its position within the access control sector at the International Security Expo, London Olympia. https://saltosystems.com/en/

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Maxxess appoints Russell Baker as UK and Ireland Business Development

Maxxess has appointed Russell Baker as Business Development & Account Manager, who will be based out of the company’s European head office in Bracknell, UK, and will handle the increase in demand for the firm’s eFusion access control and security management platform. Baker will be supporting existing partners and end-users and as well as developing

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Dallas Police HQ installs Boon Edam turnstiles

After securing the Jack Evans headquarters building with Tourlock security revolving doors in 2018, Dallas Police HQ has installed a new fence line with Boon Edam’s Turnlock 100 full-height turnstiles to protect exterior police parking lots. Led by Chief of Police Edgardo Garcia, the Dallas Police Department is the ninth largest municipal police force in

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ASSA ABLOY launches 360° virtual tour for university door security solutions

ASSA ABLOY has introduced an online 360° virtual tour that allows university decision makers to see how security and access control solutions can be used to create a sustainable, safe, and healthy learning environment. The self-guided digital walkthrough reportedly creates an immersive experience that illustrates the important role of door security and access control on

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Johnson Controls unveils the Tyco Kantech KT-2 door controller

JJohnson Controls has introduced the Tyco Kantech KT-2, an adaptable two-door controller that is reportedly cost effective and easy to install and operate for small to medium sized businesses.The KT-2 seamlessly integrates into OpenBlue, the dynamic platform for connected, safe and sustainable building solutions from Johnson Controls. The KT-2 can be used as either a standalone

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ASSA ABLOY to acquire Arran Isle Ltd in the UK

ASSA ABLOY has signed a definitive agreement to acquire manufacturer and distributor of door and window hardware in the UK and Ireland, Arran Isle. “I look forward to welcoming Arran Isle into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to add complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux,

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Morse Watchmans unveils KeyWatcher control solutions at GSX 2021

Morse Watchmans will be exhibiting at this year’s GSX show, featuring new key control and management solutions at booth #1714. The company’s KeyWatcher Touch will be displayed with a new Generation 3 CPU that reportedly provides improved performance, and faster user interface and improved synchronisation times. The new Gen3 CPU upgrade is also available to current

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Alcatraz AI promotes touchless authentication

Alcatraz AI has announced an initiative to promote touchless authentication while returning to the office. As companies decide how to safely return to work, Alcatraz AI is providing the opportunity to try its frictionless authentication solution, the Rock, which minimises touch points and provides face mask verification to ensure COVID safety. Until October 31st, companies

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Assa Abloy acquires Hardware and Home Improvement division of Spectrum Brands

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire the Hardware and Home Improvement division of Spectrum Brands for a purchase price of MUSD 4,300 on a cash and debt free basis. Spectrum Brands’ Hardware and Home Improvement (“HHI”) division is a leading provider of security, plumbing, and builders’ hardware products to the North American residential

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Morse Watchmans | Securing data centres with key control systems

In this article, Fernando Pires, CEO of Morse Watchmans Inc, discusses how key management can play an important role in cyber security and improve company data. At the time, it was the largest data breach in history… In 2009, Heartland Payment Systems, a Princeton, N.J.-based provider of credit and debit processing, payment, and check management

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IMB Banks installs Boon Edam entrances at new Wollongong building

Boon Edam has announced that IMB Bank in Australia has installed a series of Boon Edam entrances, including all glass revolving doors, slimline optical turnstiles and a swinging access gate at its new building in Wollongong, New South Wales. IMB moved into the new building in early 2021, and immediately sought to make the entrance

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Morse Watchmans | Why key management is still important in the age of access control

In this article, Fernando Pires, CEO of Morse Watchmans Inc, discusses why electronic access control systems are still a staple in modern access control, and how to turn each of your keys into a trackable data point. Card-based access control, biometrics, prox devices, mobile credentials – everywhere you look, there’s evidence of the digital transformation

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BSD SpecLink showcases Boon Edam entrances

Boon Edam has announced that its entrance products are now available on SpecLink, an online specification platform to help architects, engineers, specifiers, building owners and designers simplify their approach to collaborating on building project specifications. SpecLink is a cloud-based tool created by Building Systems Design, that allows users to: add, modify or delete text without

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Allegion launches the LCN 6400 compact series for touchless access control

Allegion US has launched the LCN 6400 COMPACT series low-energy automatic operator for touchless access and accessible operation on interior doors. Designed for use in a variety of institutional and commercial facilities, it is reportedly the only auto operator on the market that has the ability to easily convert existing LCN 4040XP mechanical door closers to touchless solutions, for automated opening and closing when combined with an actuator.  The Americans with Disabilities Act

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Paxton10 | Access control and video management platform

Paxton10 is a single platform solution combining access control and video management that supports multi-site management and remote access. Scalable from 1 to 1,000 doors, and 1 to 1,000 cameras, Paxton10 is suitable for all building types. Find out more: paxton.info/4984

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Genetec’s Security Center helps secure Seagate’s global campuses

Seagate Technology has selected Genetec’s Security Center solution to secure its global campuses and regional offices. The Genetec unified security platform deployment includes the Security Center, the Genetec Omnicast IP video management system (VMS) to manage more than 1,150 cameras, the Genetec Synergis IP access control system (ACS) to manage more than 22,000 card holders,

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SIA publishes ‘snapshot’ profile of door supervision sector

Data from the SIA licensing system shows that the number of door supervisor licences and licence applications is the highest it has been in the last decade. Being the first report in a series of private security industry profiles undertaken by the SIA, responses to the survey suggest that some companies within the sector have

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ISC West to showcase contactless biometric access control advances

A leading theme at this year’s ISC West, 19-21 July in Las Vegas, is the advancements of biometric technology and how it can be utilised to its fullest potential. With the past year forcing us to reflect and change the way we think about access control, businesses have increasingly adopted contactless technology and are helping

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Motorola Solutions introduces the Compass Decision Management System

Motorola Solutions has announced the launch of the Compass Decision Management System (Compass), reportedly providing organisations with security intelligence that helps users prevent human error. By outlining standard procedures, Compass automates incident reporting and highlights performance indicators to achieve effective and consistent outcomes.  By enabling security managers to customise step-by-step procedures that guide their teams, Compass advises

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Arcos Bosques complex utilises access control solutions from HID Global

Mexico City’s office and shopping complex, Arcos Bosques Torre 1 (Tower 1) has deployed HID Global’s access control solutions to heighten security and manage visitor entry. The complex includes two skyscrapers and is home to high-profile law firms, industrial, mining, media and technology companies, and one of the city’s most recognised shopping centres. With the

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OneLogin eases adoption of Zero Trust framework with Delegated Administration

OneLogin has announced the launch of its Delegated Administration offering, which enables organisations to adopt the Zero Trust principle of least privilege access. By empowering IT administrators to easily delegate access on a granular level, organisations can balance productivity requirements with the need to aggressively protect their organisation against security threats. OneLogin’s Delegated Administration tool

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Key management solutions from Morse Watchmans to be showcased at ISC West

Morse Watchmans will be displaying its key control solutions from July 19-21 at the 2021 ISC West event at the Sands Expo Centre in Las Vegas (booth #12109). The company will demonstrate how its key control and security management systems integrate with other access control and physical security systems, or function as standalone options. “Morse

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ONVIF releases Profile D for access control peripherals

ONVIF has a new profile that addresses interfaces for access control peripheral devices, Profile D. Designed to provide ONVIF interoperability for peripheral devices, the new profile supports locks, credential/biometric readers, PIN pads, license plate recognition cameras, door phones, sensors and displays. These types of peripherals commonly require specific integrations between products from different vendors to

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Idemia has formed a global partnership with Bosch Building Technologies to target biometric access control

Idemia forms global partnership with Bosch Building Technologies

Idemia has formed a global partnership with Bosch Building Technologies to target the fast-growing biometric access control market. According to market analysts, this market at $1bn in 2021, will grow to $1.4 by 2024, twice the growth of traditional access control systems. Bosch Building Technologies offers a software solution that manages different Bosch security subsystems

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Hikvision All-in-one Indoor Station

Hikvision unveils All-in-one Indoor Station

Hikvision’s new All-in-one Indoor Station product is a tablet device for converging security solutions in homes and offices. With the intelligent indoor station as the management centre, users have control over and flexible linkage among various Hikvision devices, including video intercom, access control, intrusion alarm, IP cameras and NVRs. Through the built-in Hik-Connect application, various

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TBS to show touchless innovation at ISC West

TBS to launch touchless innovation at ISC West

TBS is launching a milestone innovation in touchless biometrics for access control applications at the forthcoming ISC West show in Las Vegas. The Swiss manufacturer and its new product will be on Booth 8066 at the convention from July 19th – 21st. The single biggest cause of disease transmission is based on what we touch,

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Nedap's AEOS receives CNPI certification

AEOS receives CPNI approval

Nedap’s AEOS physical access control system has received certification from the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI), the UK Government’s national technical authority for physical and personnel protective security. To gain approval, systems must go through detailed CPNI testing to ensure they meet the required standards and provide the intrinsic level of protection

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Boon Edam launches new mapping tool, BoonSelect

Boon Edam has announced a new mapping tool, BoonSelect, which breaks down the complex entry selection process and helps choose the right entrance solutions. BoonSelect features seven factors to consider prior to making an entrance decision. Boon Edam entry experts are trained on the right questions to ask as they walk a decision maker through

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Altronix and Swiftlane partner up to offer access control kits

Following a recent partnership announcement, Altronix’s line of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions now integrates with Swiftlane DCU 5 Door Controllers, simplifying board layout and wire management. Systems integrators can now easily configure and deploy Swiftlane access control for up to 12 door systems. Companies are rapidly moving to cloud-based access control solutions in the

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Maxxess releases new features in eFusion access control platform

Maxxess has announced the release of eFusion version 7, its access control software that offers a security, safety, and building systems management platform. As organisations adapt to the fast changing, post-pandemic landscape, with many now shifting to more flexible employment patterns combining both on-site and remote working, there is renewed focus on solutions that enable

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Boon Edam to demonstrate touchless doors and turnstiles at ISC West

Boon Edam has announced they will be displaying contactless security doors and turnstiles in booth #8037 at the ISC West exhibition in Las Vegas on July 19-21. As the official turnstile sponsor of the show, all of Boon Edam’s security entrances will reportedly be paired with the latest in access control and biometric technologies to

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Vector Flow integrates platform with Johnson Controls’ C•CURE 9000 solution

Vector Flow has announced its integration with the Tyco Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution from Johnson Controls, allowing customers to manage personnel, automate physical access assignments by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make recommendations on access needed. The integration is set to optimise the configuration of physical security devices managed by

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Altronix NetWay8BT

Altronix 802.3bt Managed Midspans receive UL294 listing for access control

The recently introduced Altronix NetWay4BT and NetWay8BT 802.3bt 4PPoE Managed Midspans have been UL294 listed for access control systems. According to the manufacturer, the UL294 listing reaffirms the high quality and performance of these solutions that end users, architects and security consultants demand for mission critical access control applications. “Our new NetWay midspans provide the

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Opinion | Smart access – the next security evolution?

In this thought leadership piece from Paxton, the group claims that smart access and automated entry could become a common feature of smart-building infrastructure over the next five years, due to smart credentials and contactless technology enhancing how people enter buildings and grant access The invention of the humble lock and key dates back to

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CyberLink partners with ACE Biotek

CyberLink has announced a new partnership with ACE Biotek, for a fully automated access control solution. Combining CyberLink’s FaceMe AI facial recognition engine into ACE Biotek’s Wallie Screen Access Control and Health Screening System, the partnership aims to control access and check-in personnel as well as mask wearing verification to maintain a safe environment inside

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Assa Abloy acquires Sure-Loc

Assa Abloy has announced its acquirement of US-based supplier of residential locks and associated hardware, Sure-Loc. “I am very pleased to welcome Sure-Loc into the Assa Abloy Group,” said Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of Assa Abloy. “This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in the mature markets through adding complementary products

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Bosch Security Systems | Enhancing health and safety

Intelligence extends security devices beyond their traditional uses, such as for improving health and safety in a facility. In this demonstration, from Bosch Security Systems, video analytics have been programmed to detect an object left in front of an emergency exit door. https://www.boschsecurity.com/us/en/

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Access control is changing

Opinion | Improving banking security and operations through innovations in cloud

Cloud technology has been proven to help businesses remain operational during the pandemic and has helped facilitate a digital transformation process that was already underway in many sectors, including financial services. Now, as the success of the vaccination programme and drop in infection rates leads to a relaxing of lockdown regulations, retail and investment banks

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Boon Edam resumes security entry evaluations

Boon Edam has announced the resumption of on-site entry evaluations, a building or campus analysis that aids security managers in creating a defensible physical security entrance strategy against tailgating and piggybacking which have proven to be critical to the success of entrance projects. During the COVID pandemic, Boon Edam shifted from conducting on-site evaluations to

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Gunnebo launches new access control monitoring app

Gunnebo Entrance Control has just announced the launch of EntraLinq, a new SaaS application providing remote monitoring and control of office building access. Connecting to Gunnebo’s speed gates and delivering visibility of building access processes and performance, the app serves as an easy tool for managing people flow, maintenance and security as efficiently as possible.

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Idis integrates with Gallagher for security management platform

Idis has announced plans to integrate its video systems with Gallagher’s access control solutions, set to remove cost and complexity for systems integrators and end-users. The Gallagher Command Centre access control and security management platform can be integrated with Idis’s DirectIP range of NVRs and cameras, as well as its family of analogue DirectCX HD-TVI

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Zaun expands portfolio with RDS Stronghold range

Zaun has launched the RDS Stronghold range, a system that incorporates a patent-pending adjustable system that can, according to the company, ‘plumb the posts.’ This means that a wider range of panel types can be mounted, including panels that must have accurately plumbed and positioned posts, while also being more pleasing to the eye. Housed

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Reiknistofa bankanna

Genetec protects Iceland’s financial services backbone

Reiknistofa bankanna (RB), an IT service provider for Icelandic financial institutions, has recently overhauled its security infrastructure with Genetec Security Center. Following a project from systems integrator Hafnes Ehf, RB is now using Genetec to manage its cameras, access control and video analytics through a single interface. RB is a provider of mission-critical IT systems

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Assa Abloy President and CEO, Nico Delvaux

Decrease in sales but increase in organic growth for Assa Abloy

Assa Abloy has published its Q1 2021 results, highlighting a 2% net decrease in sales but organic growth of 4%. This figure was supported by the company seeing strong organic growth in Asia Pacific EMEIA and Entrance Systems, but countered by a 9% drop in organic growth for Global Technologies. “The world continued to be

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Interview with Paxton | New multi-site feature added to Paxton10

Paxton has announced that its combined video management and access control platform, Paxton10, now allows administrators to manage multiple sites, spanning cities, countries and continents.   Thomas Faith, the Paxton10 Product Manager, discusses how installers and end-users can benefit from the new Multi-site management functionality:  What was the inspiration behind the latest release for Paxton10? Paxton10

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“Access Control Integration with Turnstiles and Security Doors” by Boon Edam

Boon Edam publishes new access control whitepaper

Boon Edam has recently published ‘Access Control Integration with Turnstiles and Security Doors’ – a new whitepaper for security professionals. Outlining five basic components of an access control system, the publication explores the inherent weaknesses related to working with different types of entrances in controlling unauthorised entry. In addition, the whitepaper reveals the benefits and

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Novotel Convention & Spa selects ASSA ABLOY’s secure access solution

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has been selected by Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo Hotel to implement VingCard Essence door locks with Mobile Access. The newly constructed 180-guest room property can now ensure that its guests are protected with security access technology while providing them with the contactless convenience of digital check-in and guest room entry.

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360 Vision announces new technical partnership with Identiv

360 Vision Technology and Identiv have recently teamed up to provide complete end-to-end security solutions and full systems integrations – thanks to Identiv’s CPNI-certified access control platform, intelligent video management system (VMW), and IT storage. A full range of rugged domes, HD and radar PTZ cameras from 360 Vision will now be integrated with Identiv’s

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Altronix reveals new eFlow dual voltage access control kits

Altronix has launched an enhanced line of eFlow power supply/charger kits that provide 12 and 24VDC simultaneously for locking devices and peripherals. The kits are equipped with fused, or PTC protected outputs that are individually selectable to provide necessary power for a wide range of access control panels, door locks and ancillary devices. Models also

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Boon Edam opens new US service centres on east coast

Boon Edam has opened three service centres on the east coast of the US. The service centres are in Washington, D.C., New York City and Atlanta and will support customers in the immediate surrounding states. The manufacturer states that this will make it easier for clients to receive product installation services, planned preventative maintenance and

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Bothwell Exchange installs Boon Edam turnstiles and revolving doors

Bothwell Exchange, a new construction commercial space in Glasgow, Scotland, has installed an array of Boon Edam’s Speedlane Slide optical turnstiles in the lobby and two TQA automatic revolving doors at the main entrance to control access. Bothwell Exchange is a 9-storey, 155,000 sq. ft. commercial building located at 122 Waterloo Street in Glasgow, Scotland’s

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Westminster Property Ventures ensure safe return to work for its tenants with Genetec

Commercial real estate provider, Westminster Property Ventures, has made innovative use of a range of Genetec solutions to make each of its premises Covid-safe for staff, tenants and visitors. Westminster Property Ventures’ buildings house critical businesses such as international banks, law firms and consultancies which can be assured that amidst a global pandemic their offices

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Altronix Tango now UL listed for access control

The Tango PoE Driven Power Supply/Chargers from Altronix are now UL 294 listed for access control applications. Tango leverages low-voltage installation methods, eliminating the need for an electrician and dedicated conduit and wire runs. It delivers 12VDC and 24VDC simultaneously from any 802.3bt PoE source up to 90W. When combined with Altronix stackable sub-assemblies, Tango

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Pyronix launches new perimeter protection solution

Pyronix has launched its latest security peripheral, the MCEXTERNAL-WE outdoor wireless magnetic contact, set to secure sheds, garages and gates with remote voice push notification alerts via the smart device app. “We’re very pleased to add this perimeter protection option to the range, as this really extends perimeter protection use case applications of the system

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FSP provides maximum security for Big Data facility

FSP’s Fab Secure security covers are being installed at London9, a Virtus Data Centre in Slough, to help keep important data and IT infrastructure safe and secure. 21 of the manufacturer’s flush fitting solid top covers will be used at the facility, which has 10,000 square metres of technical data centre space and 24MW of

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2020 provides a record year of security turnstile sales for Boon Edam Inc

Boon Edam Inc has reported growth in 2020, selling 59% more optical turnstiles than in the previous year. While most people began working from home early in the year, orders for optical turnstiles, which are typically installed in the lobbies of commercial buildings, continued at a steady pace through the summer and into the autumn.

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American School of Guatemala upgrades with HID Global

The American School of Guatemala has selected HID Global’s Seos credential technology to upgrade its physical access system. The solution is described as significantly improving campus security and traffic efficiency for students and parents, and enables staff to easily issue and manage access credentials. The American School of Guatemala is a private K-12 college preparatory

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CDVI becomes founding training partner for Zitko Talent

CDVI group has become one of the founding training partners for Zitko Talent. This announcement follows the news that systems integrator Reliance High-Techhas recently joined the programme as founding employers. Zitko Talent is a partnership of employers, educators and manufacturers devoted to attracting and developing a fresh generation of fire and security engineers. CDVI is

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Hikvision discusses the design and manufacturing process for its speed gates and turnstiles

Hikvision is providing people with a closer look at the design and manufacturing processes that go into its speed gates and turnstiles. The manufacturer unveils the whole manufacturing process, covering product design and development, testing, raw material processing, assembling to packaging.

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The River Building secures renovated lobby with Boon Edam turnstiles

The River Building, a commercial space located in London, has installed an array of Boon Edam’s Speedlane Swing optical turnstiles to control entry as part of its office space renovation project. The River Building’s owners decided to renovate to open up a once dark and confined space and create an open, contemporary and industrial design

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Exploring Hikvision’s temperature screening and metal detector solution

Hikvision is highlighting the capabilities of its temperature screening metal detector solution. The unit can be widely applied at building entrances with rapid installation and deployment and multiple functions, including accurate temperature screening and mask detection, metal detection with flexible adjustment and precise positioning.

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Alcatraz AI receives ISO 27001 certification

Access control specialist, Alcatraz AI has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). The ISO 27001:2013 certification is an international standard designed to help create a robust ISMS that helps ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive company and customer information. “The Alcatraz team is proud to have achieved ISO 27001

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Assa Abloy unveils new SMARTair electronic escutcheon

Assa Abloy’s new SMARTair electronic escutcheon is a renewed and updated access control device that can reportedly be installed on any door – both internal and external. With multiple finishes and handles, this wire-free, battery-powered escutcheon is aimed at a variety of high traffic environments – from educational institutions to healthcentres, office spaces and co-working

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Paxton offers installers online face-to-face training

Paxton is using online face-to-face training to offer installers the opportunity to understand and implement the latest updates to its flagship access control system Net2, and newest combined access control and video management system, Paxton10. The manufacturer had resumed in-person training in a Covid-safe environment during December 2020, but the third UK-wide lockdown has since

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Montana State University-Northern secures school with Napco

Montana State University-Northern is using Napco Security Technologies products in a school security project. The university is located in Havre and has more than 1,000 students on its over 100-acre campus. The project includes the installation of Napco’s Continental Access division access control products and Alarm Lock division Trilogy Networx locks which will provide an

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Paxton Key app upgraded within Paxton10

The Paxton Key app has been upgraded within Paxton10, enabling smart devices to become contactless access tokens and offering a new remote site management functionality. “We are delighted to be able to offer Paxton10 users the Paxton Key app update,” said Gareth O’Hara, Paxton’s Chief Sales Officer. “Our Smart Credentials are free with no hidden

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I.X unveils wireless secure eBadge for authentication, data encryption and entrance control

I.X is stating that it has created the world’s first wireless secure eBadge for authentication and data encryption. With the global patent three-key authentication mechanism (Smartphone, IX wireless eBadge, I.X security platform) along with Blockchain technology, I.X provides the highest level of security control over software combining with physical key and the exclusive 2FA secondary

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Hikvision UK & Ireland introduces Ultra MinMoe Terminals

Hikvision UK & Ireland has announced a webinar to launch the manufacturer’s new Ultra MinMoe Terminals. Business Development Manager, Louise Parsons, Product Specialist, Daniel Hawkins, and Product Manager, Lynn Zhang will lead the session which takes place on January 15th at 11am. The event will introduce the MinMoe Face Recognition Terminal Ultra Series, DS-K1T680 as

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The latest in smart home security unveiled at CES 2021

CES is always a hotbed for the latest innovations in consumer tech, and even though the 2021 edition is virtual, there is no shortage of new technology to discover. The most important aspect of this for security professionals is the new equipment for smart homes. With everything from the latest IoT cameras to networking gear,

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Boon Edam educates architects on the role of security entrances

Boon Edam has created a new continuing education course called Closing the Gap in Physical Security: Addressing the Entry. Approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), architects can view this one-hour presentation in exchange for one Health, Safety and Welfare Continuing Education Unit (HSW CEU) towards their AIA accreditation. The course focuses on the

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Assa Abloy integrates with Connected Technologies, Ban-Koe Companies and Matrix Systems

Assa Abloy Opening Solutions has announced three new technology integrations with third party manufacturers. The Aperio wireless lock technology has been integrated with Connected Technologies’ Connect ONE cloud-hosted management platform and Ban-Koe Companies’ vIDix Control security management system, while the manufacturer’s IP-enabled PoE (Power over Ethernet) and Intelligent Wi-Fi access control locks have been integrated

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