Access Control

Eventbrite Extends Platform With RFID Technology to Streamline Entry Management and Cut Wait Times at Large Events and Festivals

Eventbrite, the world’s largest self-service ticketing platform, today announced it has started offering an RFID (Radio-frequency identification) solution, designed to help large, multi-day festivals and events streamline entry-management operations, create and enhance revenue streams, and reduce fraud.

Vigitron and PCSC Announce World-Wide Partnership for Expansion of Access Control Systems

PCSC, a provider of state of the art access control systems, and Vigitron, Inc., a global leader in analog and IP infrastructure transmission solutions, have announced the expansion of their relationship to form a world-wide partnership. Under this agreement, Vigitron will provide infrastructure equipment for PCSC?s growing line of IP/PoE based Access Control products, as well as, service, training, and technology sharing.

Why RFID Access Control on a Jobsite Is More Important Than You Think

A construction jobsite is a perfect example of where RFID technology is used in countless applications. Jobsites are able to use a variety of RFID frequencies in applications to ensure security and to automate previously manual processes. Some examples include: Locating long range, or hard to find items with active RFID.

SALTO Unveils JustIN: Mobile App Allows Your Smartphone to Serve as Your Hotel Room Key

The intuitive JustIN mobile key app developed by SALTO communicates securely via the Cloud and enables a hotel guest to receive his room key online, anytime, and anywhere. For the guest, the process is as simple as arriving at the hotel and deciding to receive the room key directly to his smartphone (iOS and Android devices) without going to hotel reception for the traditional check-in process.

School Break-in Averted by STANLEY Security Grant Program Security Measures

Less than four months after the installation of a new security system, the Montessori School of Dayton in Kettering, OH credits the products and services provided by STANLEY Security with preventing a break-in attempt at the school during the winter break.

Genetec SV-32 Unified Security Appliance Now Available Through Key Distributors in the United States

Genetec™, a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions, today announced that its SV-32, a security appliance that provides native support for video surveillance and access control capabilities, is available through new distribution partnerships in the US. The SV-32 appliance comes pre-installed with Genetec?s flagship open platform security system, Security Center, allowing end-users to deploy their choice of a unified security solution, or a standalone access control or video surveillance system.

Vanderbilt Announces Strategic Alliance With SwiftData Technology

Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, announced today a strategic partnership with SwiftData Technology, a provider of custom-configurable data management systems. The partnership combines Vanderbilt?s industry-leading access control and security management solutions with SwiftData?s Pinwheel Data Management Engine (DME) to form Vanderbilt VI Connect powered by Pinwheel.

Specialized Bikes Select MOBOTIX to Protect UK Head Office With CCTV and Access Control Solution

MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Specialized Bicycle Components in the UK to secure access to its headquarters, workshop and showroom protecting high value engineering tools and concept models.

PERCo Electromechanical Locks With Power Supply Over Locking Bolt

Today, electromechanical mortise locks are considered to be an inherent part of modern office access control systems. Form and Funcion: Internal office door locks should be aesthetically pleasing, be easy-to-install, and have a sufficient forced-entry protection class. PERCo has designed a unique series of electromechanical mortise locks for doors located in premises with high requirements for design and appearance, such as offices and conference rooms.

Boon Edam to Launch Revolutionary Access Control Barrier Series at ISC West

With people passing through all day long, the security of sensitive areas of buildings, as well as the personal safety of the people visiting, must be guaranteed. To meet this demand, Boon Edam has created a new range of security products to manage the flow of people in and throughout a building. Yet, a challenge remains: How to achieve a secure entrance environment while meeting the high aesthetic demands of today?s buildings?

Zwipe Joins Allegion’s aptiQ Alliance Program

Zwipe, a global leader in biometric authentication technology, today announced that it has joined the aptiQ® Alliance Program, a collaborative group of global companies that support Allegion’s aptiQ smart card technology to create an ecosystem of open, highly secure solutions. Zwipe can now provide aptiQ customers with biometric authorization using their presently installed aptiQ card readers. aptiQ users will be able to authenticate themselves directly on the Zwipe biometric card without adding a biometric reader to existing aptiQ? multi-technology card reader systems.

Attendees at Delta’s Vehicle Access Equipment Demonstration Ask for More Cities

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that, on March 5, over 100 security professionals, integrators, and contractors came together at Delta’s Palmdale home office and manufacturing plant to view anti-terrorism barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates, and other equipment, including new products.

SureView Systems Announces Integration With AMAG Technology

SureView Systems, a leading provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software for the security industry, announced a new integration for its Immix® platform with Symmetry™ access control software from AMAG Technology.

Boon Edam Releases Results of Major Tailgating Survey

Boon Edam Inc. released the results of an internal survey looking at perceptions and trends with respect to the issue of tailgating entry into buildings. The survey was conducted in late 2014. Boon Edam Inc. asked over 3,000 contacts from its database of end users, security consultants and integrators to share their perceptions about the risk of tailgating into their acilities.

Viscount Patents QR Code-Powered Mobile Access Control Solution

Viscount recently patented a method of using QR codes for mobile-based access control. Viscount Systems has been awarded U.S. Patent 8941465 B2, outlining a system and method for physical access control using QR codes and mobile devices, as part of its Freedom Access Control Solution.

Gallagher Introduces New Technology to the Security Market

Amongst the releases is Command Centre v7.30 – the next generation of Gallagher’s globally recognized central management platform which introduces their new mobile application. Also released is the Controller 6000 Starter Kits, and new functionality for Gallagher’s award winning T20 Card + PIN Terminal, which now provides comprehensive alarm functionality.

Long Range Facial Recognition for Access Control: A Viable Solution

The new frontier for biometric technology is now a reality: long range facial recognition for access control. Historically there was fear about capturing and storing biometric information. The second challenge was having to slow down at a door to present credentials, or worse, interact with an unreliable device you had to touch or put your face close to.

exacqVision Integrates With AMAG?s Access Control Security System

exacqVision is now certified with the latest version 8.0 of AMAG?s Symmetry access control system . The Symmetry integration allows exacqVision users to view live and recorded video from Exacq-managed cameras within Symmetry?s client software. Now, with version 8.0, users can enable and disable motion alarms for each

Boon Edam Takes Revolving Doors to the Highest Level

Boon Edam breaks own record for highest installed revolving door in the world, installing a TQM revolving door on Burj Khalifa’s 148th floor. The Burj Khalifa broke numerous records when it opened in 2010. The tallest building in the world boasts the tallest free-standing structure, the largest number of stories, highest occupied floor, and the elevator with the longest travel distance.