Access Control
ID Card Service That Boosts Security On Display At ISC West
Security starts with making sure only authorized people can enter your facility, a special challenge for organizations with multiple locations. InstantCard, a leading online provider of photo ID cards and credentialing services, will demonstrate its solutions for large corporations at ISC West in April. InstantCard clients outsource production of professional photo ID cards quickly and easily on the Web. All smart-card technologies, as well as many other enhanced security features, are supported by the cloud-based service. The InstantCard system is easily integrated with human resources and access-control systems.
SALTO Rebrands Cloud-Based Wireless Locking Solution As SALTO KS, Keys As A Service
Incorporating SALTO?s proven reliability and stability in cloud-based access control, SALTO KS offers a solution to anyone who is looking for vastly better functionality and performance than is possible with a traditional solution. SALTO KS provides a flexible access control management system that requires no software installation or the added expense of a fully-wired electronic product. All that is needed is an online device with an Internet connection. Providing end users with cloud-based SALTO KS Keys as a Service reduces cost and almost eliminates the need for maintenance.
Genetec Achieves Mercury Security Platinum Elite Partner Status
Genetec, a leading provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, announced that Mercury Security, the global leader in the supply of OEM access control hardware, has chosen Genetec to join its group of Platinum Elite Partners. The Platinum Elite Program recognizes Mercury’s select business partners who demonstrate sustained market growth, and access control technology based on an open architecture with the deepest levels of integration with Mercury solutions.
The Power Of Pixels And How To Harness Them
As the physical security / video surveillance market continues to mature, you are seeing more and more attention paid to integrated solutions. Instead of solely looking at video management software (VMS), or video analytic software, or access control systems, you are now being drawn to VMS systems that work seamlessly with a wide range of additional capabilities such as video analytics, Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, and access control – just to name a few. Over the years, end-users have come to understand —even expect— advanced technologies like video analytics being part-and-parcel of the provided solution set. Security.World caught up recently with Paul Eaton, President of Convergence To Pixel, to talk more about integrating other organizational systems into video surveillance VMS systems.
Tyco Security Products Brings Multi-Site, Integrated Security To The Edge
Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, introduces the iSTAR Ultra Video, a palm-sized solution that delivers integrated, small site security scaled for enterprise management and performance. Using C?CURE 9000 Security and Event Management software from Software House or American Dynamics? victor Unified client, iSTAR Ultra Video brings access control and video recording to the edge, allowing users to remotely control up to eight doors and eight IP video cameras using a single appliance, without the need for server software at each site.
Mt. Sinai Hospital Calms Wind Tunnel Effect With Boon Edam Revolving Doors
Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that Mt. Sinai Hospital in Toronto has achieved success in reducing wind tunnel issues within its high-volume, three entrance public corridor into the hospital?s main entrance. Dor-Control Craftsmen, Ltd. installed the entrances and oversees on-going maintenance needs. Toronto is known for its cold and blustery winter months. Prior to February 2016, Mt. Sinai Hospital employees, patients, and visitors often had to endure freezing wind tunnel conditions within a street level entrance corridor linking University and Murray Streets. Wind conditions could be so severe that employees using a smaller, employee-designated swinging entrance at times could not manually open that door.
Connect One’s Access Control Via Voice Commands
Millennial-aged customers are helping drive the integration of Internet of Things (loT) connectivity and want the latest solutions. With voice commands and providing a personal identification number (PIN) end-user customers can activate devices to lock or unlock access doors, arm and disarm security systems along with other Connect ONE features as well as connecting to just about any device with email capabilities.
ZKAccess Becomes AMAG Technology Symmetry Preferred Partner
ZKAccess is proud to announce that it is now officially an AMAG Technology Symmetry preferred partner and member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. The ZKAccess OP-200 fingerprint reader interfaces with the Symmetry™ Access Control system to provide biometric capabilities without needing additional middleware. ZKAccess and AMAG Technology cooperatively tested and certified the integration.
ISONAS Unveils Pure Mobile Credentials; Opens Door To Hassle-Free Access Control
ISONAS Inc., a leading Pure IP™ access control system manufacturer, announced that Pure Mobile Credentials are now available and complimentary until April 30, 2017. Pure Mobile allows consumers to take the convenience of their mobile phone to the next level and turn access control into a simple, hassle-free part of their day. Pure Mobile is available with the next generation hardware family from ISONAS, the RC-04, which was introduced in December.
Four More States Propose Biometrics Legislation
In recent years, the plaintiffs? class action bar has focused its efforts on pursuing claims under legislative schemes that provide for statutory damages. The litigation explosion under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a textbook example of how enterprising lawyers exploit laws that provide for such uncapped damages in an attempt to extract large settlements for technical violations that, in many cases, have caused no cognizable harm. As plaintiffs begin to explore new claims under these legislative schemes, we seek to help our clients minimize their risk through heightened awareness of the technical requirements of new and existing laws, vigilant compliance programs, and aggressive defense against litigation. Biometrics is one such area.
S2 Security Delivers Unified User Experience With S2 Magic Monitor Version 4
S2 Security has introduced S2 Magic Monitor Version 4. S2 Magic Monitor provides a unified security management user experience for access control, video surveillance, forensics, digital signage and live Internet feeds. Version 4 introduces new features that benefit security operations as well as employees and visitors, including third-party video management system support, audio support and advanced Internet widgets.
IHS Markit Access Control Predictions For 2017
Information and analysis company IHS Markit has made its predictions for electronic access control for the year 2017. According to its report, the access control market will increase this year by 6.8%, exceeding $4.2 billion. The company says deeper integrations with video surveillance, business processes and IOT will ensure that access control continues to play a larger role in enterprise. IT, integration and mobility (remote connectivity) specialists are expected to see more growth as logical/physical security integrations together with remote services such as access-control-as-a-service are expected to be some of the top trends. Mobile credentials and biometrics will be two of the top hardware trends to watch.
ZKAccess Announces RS2 Biometric Integration
ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce its ZKBioPack software now allows for the integration of ZKAccess biometric readers with RS2 Technology?s Access It!® access control software. RS2 Technologies is an independently owned access management company, which allows them to stay close to their customers and be more responsive to their customers? security needs.
ZKAccess Educates Attendees At Security.World’s San Diego Security Show 2017
ZKAccess CEO Larry Reed was a presenter at the Show, educating attendees on the security and convenience that biometric technology provides. “It was an honor to be invited as an expert speaker to review the evolution of access control, culminating in integrated biometric security solutions for various markets used in everyday applications,” Reed says. “Most tradeshows have only ‘static’ displays, but the San Diego show was a hand-on live experience of integrated security technologies,” he adds. Reed was also a guest on San Diego?s local news station KUSI, appearing in its weekly ?Tech Tuesday? segment. He demonstrated integrated face recognition access control technology with technology partner Delta Turnstiles.
Galaxy Control Systems Showcases Integration And Innovation At Intersec 2017
At Intersec 2017, Galaxy Control Systems is showcasing their advanced access control solution in interactive demonstrations that represent real-life applications. Visitors to the booth (Sheikh Saeed Hall 3, Stand E40) will see System Galaxy integrated with optical turnstile and door management solutions; time and attendance products; visitor management systems; and smart card readers, among others.
Feenics Rises To Platinum Partner Status With Mercury Security
Feenics, Inc., Ottawa, Can., has achieved elite Platinum Partner Status for Mercury Security, Long Beach, Calif., indicative of the company?s commitment to non-proprietary hardware cloud-computing environments. Authentic Mercury Security is one of the most widely used and specified access control hardware brands in the world.
Vanderbilt Delivers Freedom Of Choice Through Open-Platform Design And Technology Partnerships
Vanderbilt, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering open systems solutions through its compliance with open standards and close collaboration with aligned technology providers. In its effort to further extend system flexibility and customer options, the company recently completed its integration with Mercury Security and is now an Authentic Mercury partner.
ZKAccess Announces Integration Partnership With Arteco
ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the integration of its access control platform with Arteco, a global provider of video event management solutions. The integration of access control and video surveillance is of growing interest to end users in a wide variety of markets, which propelled both companies to seek a partnership to provide customers with the ability to combine data into a single management platform.
Delta’s Vehicle Barriers To Be Deployed At U.S. Presidential Inauguration
Delta Scientific, a leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally,has announced that 20 Delta MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers have been ordered by the Secret Service to protect participants and observers from the new preferred method of international terrorists, using vehicles as a weapon. Provided through Global Access Control Systems (Pittsburgh), these mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K8 rating (M40 ASTM rating), stopping 7.5 ton (6400 Kg) vehicles traveling 40 mph (64 kph).
ASSA ABLOY Acquires Bluvision In The U.S.
ASSA ABLOY has acquired Bluvision, a leading US Bluetooth Low Energy (?BLE?) provider in the enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) market. Bluvision will expand HID?s offerings with BLE products and help us further differentiate from the competition.