Access Control
ievo Releases ‘Do It Yourself’ Biometric Access Control System
ievo recently released a new custom kit which allows its customers to enhance its biometric reader hardware for their unique applications. This allows users to effectively create their very own “do it yourself” biometric access control systems to suit the needs of specific projects. The custom kit gives ievo’s customers the ability to create a […]
Gallagher?s Personal Identity Verification Gets US Approval
Gallagher Security, a technology leader in integrated access control, intruder alarms management, and perimeter protection, has announced that its security management platform is now approved for sale in the United States. The development of the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, has driven forward the establishment of the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as the standard […]
Tri-Ed Adds Schlage As New Partner; Adds Four Regional Managers
Tri-Ed, North America?s largest independent security distributor, is pleased to add Schlage to its access control line card. Schlage has been a longtime leading manufacturer of deadbolts, touchscreen keyless entry locks, keypad entry locks, doorknobs, levers, handlesets, hardware and accessories, cables, chains, and padlocks. And, their products are now able to connect with Alarm.com’s interactive […]
Access Control: Why PACS Are Moving To The Edge
It used to be that stringing miles of cable was the only way to install a Physical Access Control System (PACS). That industry paradigm is starting to shift. New technologies with IP access control are bringing intelligence to the doors and making environments smarter, safer and more secure places to work and live. In his […]
Zwipe’s Biometric Card Uses Presently Installed Card Readers
Without needing to install any biometric readers, the Zwipe biometric card itself quickly reads the user’s fingerprint in less than a second. Eliminating the problems of solely deploying PINs and standard cards, the contactless Zwipe biometric card lets users authenticate themselves directly on the card through something they are, a fingerprint. Only then will the […]
Everyone Entering Australia To Have Biometric Data Scanned
A $700 million update to Australia’s border management system will mean that everyone entering the country will have their data scanned and matched against a biometrics database. The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service will soon deploy a new border clearance system that supports biometric eGates. They will also begin a tender (bid) process for […]
Defining Physical Access Control Standards
By Terry Gold, Founder, IDAnalyst LLC — I engage in a variety of conversations with manufacturers, integrators, and end users in the physical access control space about systems that must live for a decade or two. Traditionally, technology decisions have been made with heavy influence from existing relationships, cost sensitivity, and feature sets from the […]
Redflex Traffic Systems: Speed Enforcement And LPR/ANPR Systems
Redflex is a leading supplier of digital traffic enforcement systems and solutions, including red light, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR/LPR), and average speed, in addition to fixed and mobile speed enforcement. The company offers a range of detection technologies, from dual radar and mapping radar technology to digital loop and piezoelectric sensors to provide detection […]
Anviz Global Launches UltraMatch Iris Recognition System
Anviz Global announced the launch of a new biometric access control device that uses iris recognition to bolster security. The solution is called UltraMatch and it can scan user irises from distances between 18 and 25 centimeters, even in complete darkness. It features a dual-functioning algorithm that can extract employee biometrics and also match scanned […]
Brivo Labs Unveils Hotel Check-In And Keyless Entry Feature With HotelTonight
Recently, at Google I/O in San Francisco, Brivo Labs, an Internet of Things company leading the emerging Social Access Management market, in conjunction with HotelTonight, unveiled frictionless hotel check-in and keyless entry. The partnership combines the convenience of searching, booking, and payment of hotels on HotelTonight with Brivo Labs secured access control solutions. Google I/O […]
Aware, Inc. Declares Special Cash Dividend
Aware, Inc., a leading supplier of biometrics software and services, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $1.75 per share, or approximately $40 million in total. The special cash dividend will be paid on July 24, 2014 to shareholders of record as of July 10, 2014. The Board of […]
Access Control Company UniKey Teams With Hotel Lock Manufacturer MIWA
UniKey, the industry leader in smart access control technology announces integration of its keyless entry technology with hospitality door locks from MIWA Lock Company, the leading choice of electronic locking systems by hotel chains around the world. The Smartphone based touch-to-open technology will be integrated with MIWA?s flagship ALV2 System and will be showcased this […]
Idesco Launches New Showroom In NYC To Showcase Extensive Security Product Line
desco Corp., a leading security systems integrator, today announced that the company has launched a new state-of-the-art showroom where customers can experience live demonstrations of its key security products. Idesco showcases a wide array of security solutions from trusted manufacturers including ID card printers, CCTV & IP video cameras, access control systems and software, along […]
HID Global Provides Advanced Access Control Solutions To Norway’s Postal Service
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced that its physical access control solutions have been deployed by Norway Post to provide toddpostal service, Norway Post deployed Genuine HID multiCLASS SE® readers and multi-technology cards at its Robsrud Terminal, from where more than 60 percent of all the mail in Norway is handled. […]
Frontier Upgrades Frontier Security Management Solution
Frontier Security, a developer of integrated enterprise security management solutions for more than 35 years, announced the newest updates to Frontier R4, a powerful yet easy-to-use security management solution. The enhancements to Frontier are designed to meet the needs of customers who are looking for an enterprise-class and extremely reliable integrated security solution with an […]
Brazilian Airport To Use Biometric Border Control By August
Come August, travelers passing through São Paulo International Airport in Guarulhos (GRU Airport) that are over the age of 18 and have an electronic passport will be in full control of their in-terminal experience. This is thanks to the automated border control eGates being installed in terminals two and three at GRU, which will leverage […]
Allegion To Preview New ENGAGE Technology
ENGAGE™ has been designed in conjunction with key BOMA members specifically for the commercial real estate market. Allegion will offer remarks at the opening general session of the BOMA Conference, June 22-24, and provide educational opportunity and host an event during the Conference in Orlando, FL. Attendees at the Building Owners and Managers Association’s (BOMA) […]
Star EMS Facility Achieves Higher-Level Security With Brivo Cloud-Based Access Control
Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced that Star EMS, Pontiac Michigan, relies on Brivo OnAirSM cloud-based access control management to provide 24/7, 365 security for its ambulance and EMT operations base. National Technology Management (NTM) is the Brivo dealer and installer for this project. ?Brivo is one of the […]
Bosch Introduces New Version Of Access Professional Edition
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has introduced a new version of its access control software for small and medium enterprises, the Access Professional Edition (APE) 3.0.The main new features of APE 3.0 are the integrated map viewer support and even more flexible enrollment options. The integrated map viewer in APE 3.0 increases the situational awareness surrounding […]
Linear And Digital Watchdog Announce e3 OneBox
Linear, announces the e3 OneBox that combines Linear’s embedded browser IP-based access control platform with Digital Watchdog’s full-featured DW-VMAX digital video recording capability within one enclosure to create a fully-integrated access and video solution. Integrating access control and video into a single platform has many security and installation benefits. Event-driven video tagging, for instance, allows […]