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PERCo Electromechanical Locks With Power Supply Over Locking Bolt

Today, electromechanical mortise locks are considered to be an inherent part of modern office access control systems. Form and Funcion: Internal office door locks should be aesthetically pleasing, be easy-to-install, and have a sufficient forced-entry protection class. PERCo has designed a unique series of electromechanical mortise locks for doors located in premises with high requirements for design and appearance, such as offices and conference rooms.

Netatmo Welcome Camera Recognizes Faces, Alerts You When Kids Get Home

Netatmo introduced an innovative home monitoring camera at CES 2015 in Las Vegas. The Netatmo Welcome features facial recognition technology and can alert users when each family member arrives home and if a stranger enters the house. Netatmo is best known for Weather Station,

Unique Barrier Turnstiles Protect Electronics Company

Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, today announced a worldwide electronics company recently installed Fastlane® Glassgate® 300 turnstiles in its Canadian headquarters. As part of a building renovation, the company chose to put optical turnstiles in the lobby to increase accountability and safety. The company?s appreciation of and familiarity with Fastlane in the United States contributed to Smarter Security winning the business.

Assa Abloy Debuts Mobile Access at Starwood Chain

Assa Abloy Mobile Access for Hospitality went live for the first time last week when Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., introduced SPG Keyless, a keyless entry system allowing Starwood Preferred Guest members to use their smartphone as a key. Rolling out to Aloft, Element, and W Hotels across the globe, SPG Keyless makes its official debut in 10 hotels in markets including Beijing, Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, and Doha.

August Smart Lock Access Control Has Arrived

August, the technology company building products that make life simpler and more secure, announced that its flagship product —the August Smart Lock— is available for purchase nationwide in Apple stores and online at august.com for $249.99. The August Smart Lock was first unveiled in May 2013 by its co-founders, renowned designer Yves Béhar and technology entrepreneur Jason Johnson.

S2 Security Introduces S2 Mobile Security Officer

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, announced the introduction of S2 Mobile Security Officer®, a revolutionary tablet app that makes security departments more effective. With S2 Mobile Security Officer, security management and staff can now operate their S2 access control and video management systems from anywhere, dramatically improving productivity, decision-making and response time.

Frontier Debuts Industry?s Most Nimble and Intelligent Security Controller

Frontier Security, a developer of integrated enterprise security management solutions for more than 35 years, announced the release of the Cylon Security Controller. Cylon is a unique device that provides future proofing for installations over the next decade, even as processing power improves and more security functionality moves onboard.

Morse Watchmans Previewing New Voice Cues With Full Line of Solutions at ESSEN

Morse Watchmans is giving booth visitors a preview of their new voice cues at this year?s Security ESSEN show. The new feature will be demonstrated along with the company?s portfolio of key control and asset management systems, offering organizations of all sizes a full range of choices to access the benefits of managed key control. The product offerings are easy to implement and all include the same qualities and benefits for which Morse Watchmans products are known ? innovative design, reliability and state of the art technology.

Boon Edam Expands Sales Team to Accommodate Record Growth

Boon Edam Inc. announced the hiring of new sales staff and the creation of new roles and departments to meet continued high demand for its security entrance products and revolving doors. The company has experienced record sales in the past four years, much of the growth coming from the sales of security products to Fortune 500 companies.

Software House Expands iSTAR Controller Portfolio

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), introduces iSTAR Ultra, a 32 reader network door controller built on the Linux platform for improved security and scalability. iSTAR Ultra uniquely combines support for traditional hard-wired access control doors with support for wireless locksets, all in the same controller. Up to […]

IP68 Rating Key To CamdenBoss Piezo Aluminium Keypads From Rapid Electronics

A keypad should not just protect entry to its application and environment; it should also be secure and highly resistant in itself. That is why a new range of piezo operated aluminium keypads from CamdenBoss, now available from Rapid Electronics, will be of interest to all those requiring a device to perform at the highest […]

Unum Insurance Standardizes On Security Revolving Doors

Through a decades-long partnership with Boon Edam Inc., Unum Group has standardized its approach to building entrance security for its multiple locations across the United States. Unum is a leading provider of financial protection benefits for employees, including disability, life, accident and critical illness insurance that it markets under the Unum and Colonial Life brands. […]

Olathe Kansas Schools Upgrade Classroom Security With Multiple Schlage Products

Allegion PLC (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global provider of security products and solutions, announced that the Olathe Public School District in Kansas is improving classroom security and simplifying key control by replacing multiple brands of locks on classrooms and other doors with Schlage locks and a patent-protected Everest 29™ key system. Previously, the district used […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Door Security System From Smarter Security Helps University Keep Students Safe

Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, announced that a university in the Midwest United States recently ordered more than fifteen Door Detective® CL units to help stop unauthorized access through dormitory exit doors. Prior experience and success with Fastlane® optical turnstiles led to the university trusting Smarter Security […]

Allegion Showcasing Healthcare-Inspired Access Control Products At PDC Summit

Mar 10, 2014 10:04 AM, By Jessaca Gutierrez Pesa Xstream Pesa Xstream IP STREAMING APPLIANCE PESA Xstream multi-path IP streaming appliance simultaneously encodes up to five independent video sources and eight audio sources concurrently from live or recorded video for multi-path H.264 IP distribution over six independent video streams with no sync or latency issues, according to the company. Housed in a compact 1RU form factor, it provides a cost-effective, comprehensive package for digital media capture, processing, distribution, and storage. Upgrades for Q1 2014 include onboard storage as well as a USB 2.0 communications interface. “With its synchronized, high-quality video and audio and a low cost per stream, PESA Xstream has caught the attention of government agencies and a number of other vertical markets,” says John T. Wright, PESA senior vice president, sales and business development. “PESA Xstream is already part of VIQ Infinit, a digital media capture and management platform from VIQ Solutions for court systems, and we are working with developers who are tailoring the user experience for other specific applications.” PESA Xstream captures H.264 IP camera streams, NTSC/PAL, or SDI video up to 1080p resolution, stored video content, and computer-based content such as PowerPoint slides or medical patient vital signs, then prepares high-bandwidth MPEG-4/H.264 broadcast streams for enterprise distribution and archive. When multiple sources are captured simultaneously, the streams remain associated and synchronized during the event. With five individually addressable video outputs, as well as an integrated quad-view output, PESA Xstream allows operators to stream live […]

Chui Home Facial Recognition Software

March 7, 2014 Leave a comment “Michelle is the Social Media & Client Coordinator with a passion for communication and the media. Having recently graduated with a degree in Mass Media, and a dream of one day becoming a broadcaster, Michelle brings a fresh take on all things news – technology, politics, and yes, even sports. Her love for people makes the job something she loves, which is obvious in all that she does for the studio.” When I was in college, there wasn’t a peep hole to see who was outside my door. So I would blindly answer the door, not knowing who it was going to be. And as a 4’11 girl, it was intimidating and kind of scary to open my door to whoever. I wish that I had Chui was when I was in college. Chui is facial recognition software that allows people to come in and out of the house. Basically, Chui is a super smart doorbell. The doorbell recognizes who’s ringing your doorbell and sends a notification straight to your phone or tablet. Then you can respond with audio, live video feed, or an action to unlock your door. So you can be thousands of miles away from your home, and you can open the door for your next door neighbor who needs to borrow a cup of sugar. This is something that I could’ve really used at school. Heck, it’s something that I could use now! If you want to learn more […]