Access Control

MedixSafe Introduces KARE: Key Access Ready Enclosure That Connects Directly To Existing Access Control Panel

MedixSafe, a leader in the access control cabinet market, is pleased to introduce KARE. This Key Access Ready Enclosure is a heavy duty key control cabinet with an HID format card reader and key override built right into the electronic lock. The KARE reader features a Wiegand output so it can be connected to any access control panel.

PSA TEC 2017 Showcases Security Technology

TEC, presented by PSA Security Network, is the premier education and networking event for all systems integrators. TEC features quality education and certification programs, networking, and dedicated exhibit hours designed to advance the skills and expertise of security industry professionals. PSA TEC is being held May 7-11, 2017, in Westminster, CO, at the Westin Westminster.

Vanderbilt Boosts Cloud-Based Solution Offerings With Addition Of SPC Connect

Vanderbilt, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced the addition of SPC Connect to its SPC product portfolio, a hosted cloud-based solution designed specifically for installers to monitor, manage, and maintain SPC panels remotely from any location. The Vanderbilt SPC series of hybrid intrusion detection systems offer a cost-effective design and installation concept, with both wired and wireless capabilities for intrusion coverage. SPC can be tailored to small businesses, with applicability through large multinational enterprise organizations.

ZKAccess Introduces New, All-In-One Security Platform Software

ZKAccess is proud to announce its new “All-in-One” Web-based security platform software – ZKBioSecurity3.0. The software, which supports the ZKAccess Pro Series of panels and readers, contains four integrated modules: Access Control, Video Integration, Elevator Control, and Visitor Management. Equipped with an optimized system architecture designed for high level biometric identification and a modern user-friendly UI, ZKBioSecurity3.0 provides an advanced solution for a whole new user experience.

ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio Joins

Efficient, cost effective and beautiful building design requires everyone to be on the same page from the first day of planning. A misstep in the early stages means costly change orders, lost project time and potential compromises to building design and security components, including those that add to the feel, beauty and character of a building. To help combat these coordination challenges, ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio™, a plugin to the world?s most common Building Information Management (BIM) software, allows you to design openings, set standards for your future facility and keep everyone in the loop for the seamless integration of Door Security Solutions.

ASSA ABLOY Debuts New Architectural Door Hardware Products At AIA 2017

ASSA ABLOY?s newest series of Rockwood ArborTek door pulls feature collar mount posts, combining classic wood with modern metals that results in a clean, sophisticated aesthetic. In a marriage of form and function, the wood?s natural grain and color variations make each pull visually unique, while wood grips are gentle to the touch in any environment or temperature. In addition to customized options, wood types such as hickory, mahogany and walnut are offered. A variety of metal finishes are also available, including bright brass, oil-rubbed bronze, bright stainless steel, and custom finishes and powder coats on request.

ISONAS Celebrates Anniversary Of Taking Pure IP Access Control To The Cloud

ISONAS Inc., a leading Pure IP™ access control system manufacturer, announced that the company will be releasing Pure Access 2.2 in May 2017, marking the one-year anniversary of Pure Access. Launched in 2016, Pure Access, is an industry leading, cloud-based access control software application that provides users the ability to manage their access control from anywhere at any time, on any device.

Genetec Announces Distribution Partnership With Access Control Reader Manufacturer STid

Genetec announced it has added STid, a French developer of RFID door controllers to its growing ecosystem of supported access control partners. Through this agreement, the STid Architect® series of ergonomic and highly secure RFID readers —which is supported by the Genetec Synergis™ access control system in Genetec Security Center— will be available through Genetec and its certified global network of resellers. Thanks to the Genetec open-architecture strategy, Synergis end-users now have even more choice for their access control management with the addition of the STid Architect series of ergonomic and highly secure RFID readers.

3xLOGIC Video And Access Control Integration Boasts Industry-leading Feature Set

3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, is showcasing the company’s newest, integrated video and access control software platform. The latest software innovation does not stop at the powerful feature set of pushing notification to a user?s cell phone, or that customers can use their cell phone as their credential, or even that it enables total remote system administration from a mobile device. 3xLOGIC has broken new ground by making this video and access control solution the easiest to install in the industry.

Feenics Launches Cloud-Based Access Control Platform For Large Enterprises

Feenics Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based access control solutions, launched its enterprise Keep by Feenics™ platform that delivers extreme scalability, unprecedented flexibility and advanced security. The new cloud-based access control as service (ACaaS) platform integrates native visitor management, and incorporates RESTful API that dramatically simplifies integrating complementary systems plus connecting Keep to applications outside of the organization. The solution?s mobile capabilities also make it possible for customers to monitor and manage systems on the go.

LifeSafety Power Announces Mercury Security Breakthrough

LifeSafety Power® Inc., Mundelein, Ill., announced a breakthrough in connecting intelligent power management analytics to leading software manufacturers directly through Authentic Mercury Security hardware. End users can now obtain intelligent alerts and power solution testing natively through one single user interface with no additional hardware. This new functionality, part of the growing LifeSafety Power and Mercury Security partnership, brings proactive real-time reporting and delivers mission critical information on overall system health before it fails.

Tyco Security Products Debuts EntraPass Go Pass Support for Apple Watch

Tyco Security Products introduces EntraPass Go Pass support for Apple Watch®, the industry?s first Apple Watch mobile credential that allows card holders to use the watch as a mobile access control credential, facilitating quick entry and exit through access points without an access card. EntraPass Go Pass for the Apple Watch extends the power of the EntraPass go Pass mobile phone application to the iOS Apple Watch environment. Once the application is downloaded to the phone paired with the watch, the ?Go PASS? icon will appear on the watch indicating to the user that the app is now ready to be used on their Apple Watch.

Tyco’s Sur-Gard Enhances SG-System 5 With PSTN Line Cards, SureView Systems Integration

Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced that Sur-Gard, the industry leader in monitoring station solutions, now supports PSTN line cards on the SG-System 5 receiver to give central stations the flexibility to monitor both IP and PSTN alarm signals to create their most powerful receiver solution to date. With this enhancement, SG-System 5 can support a combination of 24 IP or PSTN line cards. More than 150 communication formats are supported through the PSTN line cards, which features patented Automatic Hand Shake (AHS) technology to remember the required handshake and/format of the incoming events resulting in an expedited signal processing time.

ISONAS Reveals Next Evolution In IP Access Control At ISC West 2017

The ISONAS Pure IP RC-04 hardware platform revolutionizes the ease of install and the powerful addition of Bluetooth? Low Energy capability makes access control hassle free by allowing for the use of a smart phone as a user’s credential. An entirely revamped aesthetic, additional form factors and forward functionality increase flexibility for the customer in how and where their access control is installed.

Stonelock To Showcase Latest Innovations In Facial Recognition Technology At ISC West

StoneLock® Pro?s proprietary near infrared (NIR) technology measures over 2,000 points of reflectivity at the sub-dermal level and creates an encrypted reference file that never contains personally identifiable information (PII), making it less susceptible to typical security and privacy-laden vulnerabilities associated with photo-based facial recognition systems. With an accuracy rate of less than one in a quarter million, (less than 0.0004% False Acceptance Rate) it is ideal for users who recognize the inherent weaknesses of standalone access badges or PINs that can get lost, stolen, or shared.

Tyco Security Products? Innometriks Infinitas Receives GSA FICAM Approval

Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced that its Innometriks Cheetah high assurance physical access reader has achieved UL 294 certification and the complete Innometriks Infinitas FICAM solution is now listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Product List (APL). These are two important designations for government agencies that need to deploy a secure and interoperable access control solution for high security areas.

Vanderbilt Integrates ACTEnterprise And Eventys For A Plug-And-Protect Security Management Solution

The latest product offering from Vanderbilt, a global leader in state-of-the-art security systems, blends access control with video management as ACTEnterprise now supports integration with Eventys EX NVRs. Simple to set up and operate, Eventys network video recorders (NVR) offer powerful, seamless, reliable, yet inexpensive video recording of up to 16 IP-cameras. Now, ACTEnterprise allows cameras connected to an Eventys EX NVR to be associated with access control doors.

Genetec Announces Technology Partnership With SimonsVoss

Genetec, a leading provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, announced a technology partnership with SimonsVoss GmbH, a leading European manufacturer of electronic locks. Through this partnership, Genetec will be able to integrate the SimonsVoss SmartIntego Digital Locking Cylinder, Smart Handle, and Padlock Wireless Locks with Genetec™ Synergis™?the IP-based access control core system in Genetec Security Center, the company?s unified IP security platform. This will offer a cost-effective and scalable solution for a wide range of customers, including higher education, healthcare, retail, and governmental institutions.

Eastman Uses Multi-Layered Boon Edam Entrance Strategy At New Corporate Business Center

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that Eastman based in Kingsport, TN, installed a multi-layer security entrance strategy, utilizing a combination of Boon Edam Tourlock security revolving doors and Speedlane 900 optical turnstles, at its Corporate Business Center. Eastman manufactures advanced materials and specialty additives at approximately 50 locations worldwide, which are used by its customers as key ingredients to make products people use every day.

Vicon Integrates Valerus VMS With VAX Access Control

Vicon Industries, Inc. (VII: NYSE-MKT), trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP-cameras, announced that its new Valerus video management solution now includes integrated connectivity with VAX, Vicon?s highly regarded Access Control solution. The integration, which enables the display of live and recorded Valerus video from inside the VAX interface, is simple to program and free with the purchase of either system, regardless of the number of cameras or card readers in use. Current Valerus and VAX customers can benefit from this connected solution immediately by updating to the latest version of Valerus software, which is available for download, without additional licensing, from Vicon?s website.