Access Control

Aeroturn To Exhibit Unique Turnstile Solutions At ISC East 2018 NYC

Aeroturn announced that the company will be exhibiting and showcasing its cutting edge turnstile solutions in booth #833 at the ISC East Show taking place at the Jacob Javits Center on November 14 and 15, 2018. ISC East is the Northeast?s largest security trade show where 7,000 security and public safety professionals convene in New York each year to meet experts from over 250 leading security brands.

3xLOGIC Adds Allegion Wireless Lock Integration To Award-winning Infinias Access Control Solutions

3xLOGIC announced the successful integration of the company?s infinias access control software with Allegion?s Engage platform of wireless locks. Wireless locks are the controller, reader, power, door contact, and lock hardware all bundled together in one easy-to-install device. Allegion Wireless Locksets integrated with infinias are modular and customized for either mortise or cylinder locks. These wireless locks also offer custom lever styles and finishes, making them versatile for almost any residential or commercial door.

New Study: Why Small Businesses And Coworking Spaces Need To Ditch Keys And Use Smart Access

The common methods of accessing workspaces —physical keys, keycards and FOBs— all share some of the same downsides: they are expensive to create, maintain and replace, they provide limited cross-door accessibility and present massive security concerns. To dig deeper, we commissioned a survey of over 1,000 U.S. respondents who work in office buildings and found that traditional methods of accessing spaces are costly and vulnerable.

Lenel?s OnGuard Version 7.5 Delivers Powerful Enhancements

Lenel offers an extensive set of new features and utilities with the introduction of OnGuard?version 7.5. The enhanced OnGuard 7.5 access control solution deepens Lenel?s focus on unification, mobility, cybersecurity and cloud compatibility with platform updates, including enriched browser clients and a next-generation visitor management suite ?– all adding to its already substantial capabilities. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

DW And Harco Group Enter Into Exclusive Distribution Agreement For The Middle East

DW® announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Harco HIS to represent the company in the Middle East and Northern Africa region (MENA). DW consistently receives product inquiries from end-user customers in these important markets. The agreement with Harco will assure the company professional representation and support for our complete surveillance solutions. This new agreement with Harco HIS signals DW?s expansion into the broader global market.

Aeroturn Selected By Alliance Security For High Profile NYC Turnstile Project

Aeroturn LLC, announced that the company was selected by Alliance Security to deliver a state-of-the-art turnstile solution for a high-profile New York based global media giant. Alliance Security is headquartered in New York and deploys a portfolio of security technology installation and managed service offerings.

Arteco Announces Integration With Paxton?s Access Control System, Net2

Arteco has completed its integration with Paxton?s networked access control system, Net2. The combination of these two leading solutions enables users to gain additional levels of intelligence from their security infrastructure. By integrating the Arteco Video Event Management Systems (VEMS) with Paxton?s access control platform through Arteco Open Connector, users can combine video and access control events to gain new insights into potential risks or incidents. Paxton?s Net2 range devices are manageable within Arteco NEXT VEMS, enabling enables operators to control Paxton?s access control systems in combination with video surveillance cameras, intrusion systems, video analytics and other integrated devices, from one centralized interface.

ASSA ABLOY Electronic Security Hardware Introduces The Securitron AQ Series

ASSA ABLOY Electronic Security Hardware announced the launch of the Securitron AQ Series Power Supplies, one of the most flexible, scalable solutions available, to protect and enhance the performance of any access control device or system. Available in one to 16 Amp variants to support the smallest single door systems to the largest enterprise access control systems, customers can use any combination of the seven power supplies and nine distribution boards in any UL listed enclosure and maintain UL certification.

EVRY Conveys Sleek Innovation With Boon Edam Speed Gates In Reception Area

As one of the largest IT companies in Scandinavia, EVRY provides comprehensive computing, IT consulting, and business solutions to Nordic companies, financial institutions, public sector entities, and health authorities. While security at EVRY facilities is paramount, so is maintaining a leadership brand and accommodating a high flow of staff and visitors. Entrances of EVRY facilities must provide a high level of security given the value and sensitivity of the work they do, as well as the presence of clients? intellectual property and other data.

ISONAS Gets Acquired By Allegion

Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE) has agreed to acquire ISONAS through one of its subsidiaries. The transaction is expected to close early in the third quarter of 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. ISONAS has edge-computing technology that provides innovative access control solutions for non-residential markets. ISONAS intelligent devices utilize power over ethernet, making them easy to install and cost effective as they utilize existing customer infrastructures.

Vicon Releases VAX Access Control Version 2.9.60

Vicon Industries announced the release of VAX Access Control, version 2.9.60. This latest VAX version includes powerful feature enhancements to software as well as new hardware options that offer cost savings and programming flexibility. VAX now offers a Master Multi-Door Controller for 2 to 8 doors. Compact and powerful, the new panel is designed for mounting in equipment rooms and for seamless conversion to VAX in retrofit projects, where it will significantly reduce labor and hardware costs.

How The Right ID Badging Solutions Can Open The Door To A Safer World

Coming from a generation of Schonzeits who specialize in ID badging and security, I have seen the industry go through many changes over the years. Security is part of my DNA and I?m excited to share my knowledge with the marketplace and help create a safer world. In 1943, my grandfather Hyman Schonzeit founded Identification Service Corp. in the heart of New York City as a manufacturer of laminated credentials and safety tags. With its own design staff, printing presses, and lamination equipment he quickly grew the business by winning large corporate and governmental contracts that included providing the War Department with ID cards. Now, Idesco has become a leader in ID badging solutions.

ASSA ABLOY Announces Multiple New Partnerships And Integrations At ISC West 2018

ASSA ABLOY announced several new and exciting partnerships that provide integrators with security solutions to create new opportunities for collaboration with both existing and potential clients. The new partnerships include: Averics, BluB0X, Dot Origin, Identiv and Viscount. In addition, ASSA ABLOY is also collaborating with select Access Control Partners to ensure easy integration of its PIV-enabled WiFi and PoE locks with access control systems. AccessNsite, Lenel, Open Options and RS2 are the first four partners to complete an integration with the PIV-enabled solutions.

Altronix And ZKTeco USA Announce New Integration Solution

Altronix and ZKTeco USA have recently teamed up to deliver a new access control and power integration solution that simplifies board layout and wire management, greatly reducing installation and labor costs. Designed and manufactured to seamlessly integrate with ZKAccess C3 and inBio access control panels, Trove2Z2 provides the versatility and flexibility to easily configure and install access systems.

Connect ONE Now Supports DoorBird Video Doorbell Integration

Connected Technologies responds to the needs of the smart tech market, now adding DoorBird integration to its award-winning Connect ONE® cloud-hosted security management platform. DoorBird, designed for residential and commercial access control applications, notifies users directly to their smartphone when an entrance button is pressed at a locked entry point.

Seven Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Security Entrances

Building a successful business in the security industry is not for the faint of heart. Consider the fact that 96% of companies fail within a decade. Even for those that don’t, there is no guarantee of continued future success. Today’s fast-paced business climate of technology upgrades, manufacturer offerings, tough customer expectations, and competitive pressure requires you to seek new ways to evolve your sales process to remain profitable and to grow your business. Still, the security industry is healthy, and in no area is this more apparent than in the market for security entrances.

ONVIF Joins Access Control Panel Discussion At TechSec Solutions 2018

ONVIF® announced that it will be presenting at TechSec Solutions 2018, Feb. 26-27, 2018, as part of a panel discussion on trends in new technology in access control. Bob Dolan, who sits on the ONVIF Technical Services Committee, will be one of four panelists discussing ?Access Control Holds the Keys to New Tech.? The panelists will examine how far access control has come, where it is headed, and how it will help to shape the future of the physical security industry.

The Cloud Takes Security To New Heights

The world of physical security has undergone seismic changes in the last 10 years in video, analytics, and the utilization of security technologies for business intelligence. Technology that once was considered science fiction has now become a reality. In the education market, these technologies have come at a very opportune time with constrained budgets, administrative staff reductions, and tragic incidents requiring lockdowns and video observations reaching an all-time high. One of the greatest advancements that has come to market during this time has been cloud-based access control.

How To Eliminate The Heavy Lifting With Managed Services

Are you talking about cabling, software that needs to be installed, megabits per second and hardware to the prospect? Don?t do it, because you?re probably just confusing them. Is that the way Nest or Ring goes to market? Quite the opposite: they focus on how the user?s lives will be more convenient and safer. Here?s the way to make security simple for the customer: cloud-hosted integrated platforms that manage every technology through a single common interface.

Vanderbilt Enhances Sales Team With New Hire

Vanderbilt has expanded the capabilities of its sales team through the appointment of Alan Nydes as Northeast Director of Sales. In his new position with Vanderbilt, Nydes will be in charge of implementing and managing the sales activities in his target region, identifying new market opportunities and defining the actions required to build revenue. Nydes is an access control and video security expert with experience in the design and deployment of integrated IP-based solutions.