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Boon Edam’s New AIA Continuing Education Course Emphasizes Entrance Security
Boon Edam announced a new continuing education course approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) entitled, “Closing the Gap in Physical Security: Addressing the Entry.” Architects can view this one-hour presentation in exchange for one Health, Safety, and Welfare Continuing Education Unit (HSW CEU) towards their AIA accreditation. The course focuses on the role of security entrances in building design and a physical security strategy, including integration with other security technologies, safety and code requirements, and the impact of pandemics on the entry.
Sydney’s Dexus Gateway Building Combines Boon Edam Turnstiles with Three Technologies for Ultimate Physical Security Solution
Boon Edam announced that Dexus Wholesale Property Fund has upgraded the Gateway Building in Sydney’s Circular Quay to feature entry security measures. The ideal solution was found by integrating Boon Edam Speedlane Swing optical turnstiles, IDEMIA’s MorphoWave touchless fingerprint scanners, Schindler’s elevator dispatch and Honeywell’s access control technology. Gateway’s access solution allows authorized and registered tenants to simply wave their hand in the MorphoWave touchless fingerprint scanner reader to enter the secure area through the turnstiles.
Boon Edam Presents BoonTV to Address Biggest Gap in Physical Security
Boon Edam announced a new BoonTV event, “The Key to Closing the Biggest Gap in Physical Security: Unauthorized Entry.” In this event, JC Powell, Vice President of Sales, reveals the assumptions and misconceptions around entrance security in physical security planning and how to effectively bring reliable entrance control to a facility to avoid costly risks and liabilities. The BoonTV episode begins by addressing the audience with two fundamental questions.
Boon Edam to Present Live Webinar on Access Control Integration with Security Entrances
Boon Edam Inc. and architectural revolving doors, announced they will be presenting a live webinar entitled, “Securing the Facility: Best Practices for Integrating Access Control & Biometrics with Security Entrances,” at the fall Virtual Security Showcase (VSS), held from November 10-12. VSS is a virtual event created to establish and maintain connections among security industry professionals while promoting the latest and best ideas about how to keep people, facilities and organizations safe and secure.
Boon Edam Publishes Whitepaper on Effect of Pandemics on Entrance Security
Boon Edam has published a new whitepaper for architects and security professionals entitled, “The New Lobby: How Will Securing Buildings Change in a Post-Pandemic World?”. The publication begins by explaining the importance of creating a physical security plan that addresses and controls unauthorized entry due to tailgating and continues with discussions around how COVID-19 has impacted building design, forcing facility owners and designers to provide touchless entry and social distancing while upholding building security.
Boon Edam to Feature New Turnstile and TV Episode at GSX+ Virtual Event
Boon Edam announced they are showcasing a new optical turnstile, the Speedlane Compact, as well as presenting the inaugural first episode of BoonTV about “Scalable Security” at the GSX+ virtual exhibition hosted by ASIS International. This week, September 21-25, 2020, security professionals from across the globe are converging online to participate in over 100 educational sessions, network with peers, and visit the virtual “Marketplace” to browse and learn about new and innovative security technologies.
NC State University Upgrades Security with New Boon Edam Turnstiles
Boon Edam announced that NC State University in Raleigh, NC, has installed new turnstiles as part of a major renovation of their D. H. Hill Library. Founded in 1887 as a public, land-grant, research university and part of the University of North Carolina system, NC State is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university is home to two libraries: the D. H. Hill Jr. Library on the North Campus and the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on Centennial Campus.
Boon Edam Announces UL Certification on Newest Revolving Door
As part of an ongoing policy to certify products to North American standards, Boon Edam announced that the BoonAssist TQ manual revolving door has been tested and certified to conform with UL Standard 325 and CSA 22.2, a standard established by UL for door, drapery, gate, louver, and window operators and systems. This certification assures Boon Edam customers that the product has been rigorously tested by a 3rd party and found to operate in a safe and predictable manner at any installed location.
Boon Edam and Guidepost Solutions Offer Webinar on Post-COVID Secure Lobbies
Boon Edam announced the release of a recorded webinar, “The New Lobby Experience: Creating Safer Entrances for All People,” co-hosted with Guidepost Solutions, LLC, a global firm offering security and technology consulting solutions. A panel of experts discuss the impact of COVID-19 and pandemics, for the near and long term, on lobby design, the challenges of maintaining security amid new requirements for social distancing and creating a touchless experience.
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.
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.