Access Control
Access Control System Trends: When Access Control Goes Wireless
If wireless solutions are not on your radar for access control installations, it’s time to take notice of this growing trend in physical security. Such solutions let integrators and end users reap the benefits of a wired system, without the cost of a hardwired system. Implementing a wireless solution often takes less time than its traditional hardwired counterpart. When retrofitting older buildings with new access control systems, wireless systems may literally be the only viable option available.
InfoGraphic: How to Prevent Commercial and Home Burglaries
This infographic educates anyone wanting to prevent home and commercial burglaries as well as deter school shootings.
Unique Barrier Turnstiles Protect Electronics Company
Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, today announced a worldwide electronics company recently installed Fastlane® Glassgate® 300 turnstiles in its Canadian headquarters. As part of a building renovation, the company chose to put optical turnstiles in the lobby to increase accountability and safety. The company?s appreciation of and familiarity with Fastlane in the United States contributed to Smarter Security winning the business.
Viscount Systems Secures Second U.S. Patent for IT-Centric Freedom Access Control Platform
Viscount Systems (OTCQB:VSYS), a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, announced it has received a second U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology?s strong IP foundation. U.S. Patent 8854177 B2 outlines the system and method for storing user permissions for multiple disparate physical devices in a unified permissions database, connected to a network in common with the products.
Wristband Uses Encryption to Grant Access to Other Devices
A Kickstarter project aims to give you a Bluetooth Low Energy-enabled wristband that replaces keys and passwords. Everykey from the Cleveland, Ohio-based company of the same name, Everykey, is a fashionable band that can be instantly disabled if your Everykey ever gets lost or stolen. The Wristband uses encryption to grant access to other devices. When the Everykey wristband is within range of a user’s device, the wristband will allow the user to bypass that device’s password or physically unlock it automatically.
Assa Abloy Debuts Mobile Access at Starwood Chain
Assa Abloy Mobile Access for Hospitality went live for the first time last week when Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., introduced SPG Keyless, a keyless entry system allowing Starwood Preferred Guest members to use their smartphone as a key. Rolling out to Aloft, Element, and W Hotels across the globe, SPG Keyless makes its official debut in 10 hotels in markets including Beijing, Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, and Doha.
XTec Adds Over 100 Federal Agencies for HSPD-12 Smart Card Issuance
XTec Incorporated today announced that it was awarded the HSPD-12 Shared Service Provider contract by the General Services Administration. The award is to support the GSA Managed Service Office (MSO) that provides HSPD-12 credential enrollment, issuance, and management for more than 100 federal agencies under the USAccess program.
Honeywell Adds Schlage AD-Series Locking Systems to Pro-Watch Access Control Suite
Allegion PLC (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global provider of security products and solutions, announced Honeywell Pro-Watch customers will be able to implement access control on more doors by integrating the Schlage AD-Series wireless platform into their security management suite, eliminating the need to run wires to each access point, reducing time and associated labor costs.
Viscount?s Liberty Cube Access Control
The Liberty CUBE is designed to provide web-based access control for small- to medium-sized installations with up to 32 readers. Intuitive and easy to use, the CUBE simplifies access control with a cost-effective, all-in-one appliance. Liberty CUBE is a true IP solution ? there are no proprietary control panels within the system. Each card reader becomes an IP device on the network and is operated through a compact web appliance.
What Is Frictionless Access Control?
Today’s security and access control systems are a great improvement over the ones of yesteryears. We don’t often see security guards carrying a key ring that weighs ten pounds anymore. We may see access control panels that involve punching in a series of digits, but we’re more likely to see panels that read badges. Do those cards mean we’ve achieved frictionless access control? We don’t think so.
EverFocus Anounces the Release of Elite 2 NVR8004X
EverFocus Elite 2 NVR8004X is a professional standalone network video server or NVR designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). Operating on a Linux-based system, the NVR offers quick PC-less configuration, network-based surveillance connection, megapixel recording as well as playback, up to 12-Terabytes of storage capacity, and more. The device is compatible with all EverFocus IP cameras.
Von Duprin Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Devices Fill a Church?s Tall Order
When St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Frisco, Texas, needed a way to secure pairs of 14-foot tall bronze doors in its new church, it found the answer in exit devices with the Von Duprin® Concealed Vertical Cable (CVC) system from Allegion.
Lobby Security for New York City Office Tower Provided by Smarter Security
Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, announced a New York City high-rise selected Fastlane Plus AS optical turnstiles to secure its building lobby. The unique design of the upcoming building led to architectural requirements for custom turnstiles that complement the space. The building owner appreciates Fastlane™ in some of its other properties and with this new building, embraces the efficiencies, cost savings, and appeal of the IP and smartphone technologies Smarter Security offers.
August Smart Lock Access Control Has Arrived
August, the technology company building products that make life simpler and more secure, announced that its flagship product —the August Smart Lock— is available for purchase nationwide in Apple stores and online at august.com for $249.99. The August Smart Lock was first unveiled in May 2013 by its co-founders, renowned designer Yves Béhar and technology entrepreneur Jason Johnson.
LiftMaster Launches New Internet-Enabled Outdoor Access Control System With Voiceover Internet Protocol
LiftMaster®, a leading manufacturer of access control systems, introduced IPAC (Internet Protocol Access Control), the first Internet-enabled outdoor access control system with Voiceover Internet Protocol (VoIP). Using an Internet connection, IPAC quickly transfers voice and data, eliminating long-distance fees and dependence on old analog phone lines, giving high-rise, gated community and commercial and industrial facilities more robust access control.
Kim Loy Named Vice President of Marketing, Pelco Video Line
Pelco by Schneider Electric announced the appointment of Kim Loy to the role of Vice President of Marketing for the Pelco Video Line of Business. In this role, Loy will drive strategic marketing initiatives on a global level in support of the company’s continued investment and commitment to its Pelco IP video surveillance solutions.
STANLEY Security Kicks Off Nomination Period for $600,000 ‘Together for Safer Schools’ Grant Program
STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces nominations are now open to higher education institutions for this year’s TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Program.
Zwipe Biometric Card Holders Can Use Installed Proximity and Smart Card Readers
Among the enhancements to its biometric card, Zwipe announced that presently installed proximity card readers, as well as smart card readers, can now be used by organizations that want to add biometric authorization to their verification process without having to implement biometric readers.
Viscount Systems Awarded U.S. Patent for Freedom Security Technology
Viscount Systems (OTCQB:VSYS), a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, announced today it has received a U.S. patent for its IP encryption bridge, which is used in the physical security system architecture of the Freedom Access Control solution.
CTS Consolidated Telecom Services Partners With Real-Time Technology Group to Provide Advanced Identity Management
Real-Time Technology Group (RTTG), an industry-leading provider of secure and hosted Identity Management solutions for secure operations and incident response, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with CTS Consolidated Telecom Services (CTS), a Woman Owned Small Business, to bring RTTG?s award-winning Real-Time Verification? (RTV) technology platform to CTS?s Public Safety and commercial customers.