Columbia College Chicago Student Center Chooses Boon Edam for Secure Entry
The new Student Center at Columbia College Chicago, located at 754 South Wabash Avenue in Chicago, opened its doors in the fall of 2019. This brand-new building offers five spectacular stories of spaces for students including music and film-screening rooms, dining options, a fitness center, a reflection room for meditation and prayer, and event spaces for meetings, performances, and receptions. The school has taken the initiative to improve overall security, with the intention of keeping an open feel to the campus.
Boon Edam & AnyVision Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring AI-Powered Entrance Solutions to Customers Around the World
Boon Edam announced their new partnership with AnyVision, a global leader of artificial intelligence (AI) computer vision software solutions, to advance their cutting-edge entrance solutions and entry experiences. The partnership integrates AnyVision?s Abraxas technology into Boon Edam security doors and optical turnstiles, bringing advanced safety, security and seamless access capabilities to the entry experience.
Boon Edam Launches the Speedlane Compact Optical Turnstile
Boon Edam announced they are launching a new optical turnstile addition to their security entrance portfolio. With the growing threat of crime and violence around the globe, more and more organizations are turning to security entrances to increase both the safety and security of their people and assets. The new Speedlane Compact provides all the fundamental functions needed in a security speed gate and accommodates the smaller spaces often found in older buildings.
Boon Edam Podcast Helps Security Professionals Select the Right Entry Strategy
Boon Edam announced the release of a new podcast, ?Scalable Security: Wrong Decisions That Cost You Money.? In this podcast, JC Powell, Vice President of Sales, and Brian Marshall, Regional Sales Director, discuss how security professionals can understand the three levels of security entrance capabilities, and how they fit best into an overall physical security strategy. JC and Brian also share how they have seen organizations select the wrong entrances.
Park House at London?s Finsbury Circus Upgrades Security with Boon Edam Optical Turnstiles
Boon Edam announced that Park House, a commercial space located in London, has installed entry solutions at two separate main entrances to the building. One entrance features a special European door model, the Circleslide sliding door; the other is outfitted with four lanes of Speedlane Swing optical turnstiles for increased lobby security. Park House is a busy 195,000 sq. ft. office, retail, and apartment space with one main entrance facing Finsbury Circus.
Alcatraz and Boon Edam Integration Delivers Touchless Access Control With Facial Recognition for Mantrap Portals Circlelock Units
Alcatraz, developer of secure frictionless access control products, and Boon Edam a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors have announced an integration that delivers touchless access control with facial recognition for mantrap portal circle lock units, and similar entrance solutions used in a variety of industries. The Alcatraz Rock delivers a frictionless and secure physical access control platform.
Boon Edam Appoints New Factory Executive
Boon Edam Inc. has appointed Patrick Nora as the new President and Managing Director of the Boon Edam factory organization in Lillington, North Carolina. Patrick will work in tandem with Valerie Anderson, the President and Managing Director of the commercial organization, to fabricate and deliver premium security entrances and architectural revolving doors to customers in the Americas.
Boon Edam Releases Guide to Address a Common Security Gap at Facilities: The Entry
Boon Edam has published a new guide for security professionals. Entitled, ?Closing the Security Gap?, the guide addresses the risks of failing to secure entry points across a facility, as well as strategies and best practices for mitigating unauthorized entry. By understanding how to secure a building?s entrances, professionals can implement a complete physical security plan that truly protects the well-being of their employees, physical assets, data and even brand reputation.
Boon Edam Revolving Door and Turnstiles Upgrade Entrance of Riverside London Workspace
Boon Edam today announced that Devon House at St. Katharine Docks, an office building in London?s East Side, has installed a unique TQM manual revolving door at the main entrance, in addition to two arrays of Speedlane Swing optical turnstiles, to increase lobby security. Originally built in 1989 as part of a historic redevelopment by an Act of Parliament, Devon House has over 48,000 sq. ft. of office space.
Boon Edam Broadens Sales Team on Continued Growth
Boon Edam announced that the company has hired a new Service Sales role and further expanded its national and enterprise sales teams to support continued strong demand for security entrance solutions in the Americas. With hundreds of entrance installations across the country, Boon Edam is keen on helping organizations keep their solutions running for many years with minimal interruptions.
Boon Edam to Introduce the Speedlane Compact Optical Turnstile at ISC West
Boon Edam announced they are unveiling a new optical turnstile addition to their security entrance portfolio at the ISC West 2020. The new Speedlane Compact provides all the fundamental functions needed in a security speed gate and accommodates the smaller spaces often found in older buildings. The Speedlane Compact is easy-to-use, easy-to-install, and agile in the manufacturing process.
Boon Edam to Introduce New Compact Turnstile and Demonstrate Integrated Solutions at ISC West
Boon Edam announced they are introducing a new optical turnstile, the Speedlane Compact, in a world premiere, at the ISC West 2020 in Las Vegas on March. In addition to showcasing this newest member of their premium optical turnstiles, the company will also be showcasing fully integrated solutions that address physical perimeter security and control pedestrian access. Boon Edam is also the official turnstile sponsor of the show.
National Law Enforcement Museum Celebrates Law Enforcement History with Boon Edam Revolving Doors
The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. offers citizens and law enforcement professionals a place to share in the vibrant story of American law enforcement. The museum, which opened in October 2018, is located in Judiciary Square, across from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, and just blocks from the National Mall and numerous DC landmarks. It tells the story of American law enforcement by providing visitors with a ?walk in the shoes? experience.
Boon Edam Continues as Market Leader for Security Entrances in the Americas
Boon Edam announced that a recent IHS Markit report on the pedestrian security entrance market for the period of 2016-2018 showed Boon Edam as the continued market leader by a considerable margin in the Americas. The winning category covers ?Pedestrian Entrance Control Equipment?, which is a broad range of security entrances including security revolving doors, mantrap portals, optical turnstiles, access gates, full height turnstiles and tripod turnstiles.
London?s 40 Lime Street Revives Office Building with Boon Edam Revolving Door and Turnstiles
Boon Edam is proud to announce that a revived office building in London, 40 Lime Street, has installed an all-glass Crystal TQ revolving door at the main entrance, in addition to two sets of Speedlane Slide optical turnstiles for increased lobby security. 40 Lime Street is an investment and reinvestment company that has served the London market since 1985. It sits among some highly sought-after, iconic London landmarks, such as Lloyds London, The Shard and 20 Fenchurch Street.
Boon Edam Publishes Whitepaper on Using Security Entrances for Regulatory Compliance
Boon Edam has published a useful whitepaper for security professionals titled ?The Role of Security Entrances in Regulatory Compliance.? The whitepaper provides information and guidance on how security entrances can be selected and deployed to help organizations comply with regulations such as NERC, PCI, FDA, and others. The whitepaper aims to help the security manager understand the intent of access control requirements in regulations.
Boon Edam Inc. to Display Optical Turnstile Integrated with Biometric Technology at ISC East 2019
Boon Edam announced they are demonstrating an integrated optical turnstile solution at the ISC East exhibition in New York City. Boon Edam is also the official turnstile sponsor of the show, which runs from November 20-21. Boon Edam entry experts will also be on-hand to discuss the entire range of security entrance solutions available, including the Tourlock 180 security revolving door and Circlelock mantrap portals.
Historic Paris Hotel Revitalizes Entry with Boon Edam Revolving Doors
Boon Edam announced the installation of three new Crystal revolving doors at the legendary Peninsula Hotel in the heart of Paris. Built-in 1908 as the Hotel Majestic, the building underwent an extensive renovation to update the facilities, standards and technology while still preserving its historic appeal. The restoration took four years to complete and the result is a five-star, contemporary hotel which maintains and respects the spirit of the original institution.
Boon Edam Publishes Industry Guide for Selecting Security Entrance
Boon Edam has published a useful whitepaper for security professionals titled ?Security Entrances: Solutions for Every Industry.? The whitepaper provides information and guidance on selecting and deploying security entrances across various industries, along with case-studies outlining challenges and solutions.This whitepaper is intended to guide the security manager in understanding and communicating the need for stronger physical security measures at their buildings? entry points.
Boon Edam?s Just-Released Security Survey Highlights the Impact and Challenges of Tailgating
Boon Edam announced the results of a recent survey regarding the risks and security threats associated with tailgating. A majority of the respondents, made up of security professionals, believe that tailgating remains a critical threat and does not seem to be abating. More than 185 end users and security advisors within the U.S. and Canada responded to eight multiple-choice questions.