Access Control

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 […]

A Surveillance/Access Control System That Mimics A True Patrol Network

Virtual Police is an IP Video Solutions provider that specializes in access control and security cameras for industrial and commercial businesses. Like many startup companies, Virtual Police was founded on a business passion and fueled with entrepreneurial drive. With a background in real estate, finance, and insurance, Lance Rankin, owner of Virtual Police, not only […]

Anviz Global Set To Launch New Fingerprint Biometric Access Control Device

Anviz Global will launch its newest biometric access control device this month, during the IFSEC UK Exhibition June 17-19 in London, England. “Consumers have been looking for a reliable and effective stand-alone security device that is economical and stylish. Anviz has responded by creating M5, a compact device that adds the element of increased security,” […]

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 […]

Top-Selling High Security Revolving Door And Portal Conform With UL Standards

As part of an ongoing plan to certify products to North American standards, Boon Edam Inc. is announcing that their top-selling high security door solutions, the Tourlock 180+90 security revolving door and the Circlelock security mantrap portal, have been tested and certified to conform with UL Standards 325 and 2593, and CSA 22.2#247 (Canada). UL […]

ONVIF, SIA Announce Memorandum Of Understanding On Access Control Standards

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S.-based Security Industry Association (SIA), signaling cooperation toward the further development of IP-based interoperability standards in access control. Both ONVIF and SIA?s Standards Committee have been working toward standardized interfaces for Physical […]

Bosch Introduces Upgraded Access Professional Edition For SMB

Bosch Security Systems has introduced a new version of its popular 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 highly increases the situational […]

Gemalto Wins Contract For Biometric ePassports In Moldova

Gemalto has announced a multi-year contract to supply biometric ePassports to the Republic of Moldova. Specifically, the company says it will supply the ePassports to the Center for State Information Resources in the Republic. This includes Gemalto’s Sealys eTravel embedded software and eCovers, as well as visual security features. In addition to supply the materials, […]

Milestone Systems Combines Physical And Video Security With New XProtect Access Control Module

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has released XProtect® Access Control Module 2014, an add-on product for partners and customers using Milestone video surveillance solutions. This add-on product enables easy integration of third-party access control systems with Milestone video surveillance solutions, and will be shown at the Milestone booth […]

OnSSI Releases New Software Module With Ocularis Video-Centric PSIM Integration

OnSSI has released a new software module that integrates OnSSI’s Ocularis video-centric PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) with version v2.20 of Software House’s C•CURE 9000 security and event management system. The integration enables customers to utilise two combined best-of-breed solutions: Ocularis for IP video and C•CURE 9000 for access control. The revised and updated integration […]

Cubic Assigned Patent For Automatic Integrated Sensing and Access Control

A patent was awarded to inventors Jon D. Macklin (El Cajon, CA); Walter C. Bonneau, Jr., (Escondido, CA); and Bruce D. Roberts, (San Diego, CA), and was assigned patent number 8720775 to Cubic Corporation (San Diego, CA). This disclosure relates in general to securing controlled areas and, but not by way of limitation, to automatic […]

Morpho Biometrics Excel In Harsh Environments

MorphoTrak, a Morpho (Safran) company based in the U.S., has partnered with Identity One as integrator to deliver a seamless biometric access and time and attendance system to a large North American freight railroad network company. With the new integrated system, this company now enjoys improved security, as well as streamlined human resource and access […]

CBORD Improves Northeastern University Student Safety With Smart Residence Hall Security Technology

Northeastern University (Boston, MA) is improving student safety in a big way by rolling out online door access control on 8,000 doors in its 36 residence halls and other facilities. The online security system replaces labor-intensive offline and key-based locks, better protecting students, and improving efficiency. CBORD®, the leading provider of campus card and integrated […]

Ocularis 4.0 Enhances Design, Functionality, And Cost-Efficiency

With its official release today, Ocularis 4.0 from OnSSI delivers innovative capabilities that change the rules for system design, implementation, operation and scalability. Ocularis 4.0 provides new benchmarks in VMS performance and efficiency with a truly open platform that enables higher levels of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) integration with industry leading video and access […]

HID Global Security Survey And Infographic Reveal Attitudes About Best Practices For Physical Access Control

A significant majority of survey respondents acknowledge the importance of top technology and policy best practices, yet far fewer say they are implementing them well – or at all. HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, released an infographic illustrating the results of a survey it conducted on physical access control. The survey […]

ASSA ABLOY Enters Into Technology Partnership With Zucchetti

Zucchetti’s access control system XAtlas will be integrated with the ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock range. ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has entered into partnership with Zucchetti, Italian leader in the information technology sector. Zucchetti’s access control system XAtlas will be integrated with the Aperio® wireless lock range. Obtaining Aperio® Partner […]

Software House Provides Affordable Way For Enterprises To Eexpand Security

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), announced the C?CURE 9000 SiteServer, a compact network device that provides a full-featured, low-cost access control solution for small sites, up to 32 readers, and is powerful enough to be used in a distributed enterprise environment. C?CURE 9000 SiteServer is a complete […]

IMRON Launches Access Control System With New ACP Integration, Support For Biometrics

IMRON Corporation has just announced that its IS2000 access control platform now integrates with the company’s ACP open hardware platform. According to the company, the new IS2000 integration includes support for biometric templates and communicates natively on TCP/IP networks. In addition to the support for biometrics, the new system also includes provisions for elevator control, […]

Situation Awareness System Market To Reach $168 Billion By 2020

The report “Situation Awareness System Market by Products (Access Control, PSIM, HMI, Video Systems, CBRN), Verticals (Homeland Security, Defense), Applications (Robots, Business Intelligence, Connected Cars, Smart Infrastructure) & Geography (2013 – 2020)″ by MarketsandMarkets is now available at RnRMarketResearch.com. The total market is expected to generate revenue of $168.25 billion by 2020 growing at an […]