Locks

Allegion, Software House Collaboration Extends Access Control Options

Allegion, a leading provider of security products and solutions, and Software House, a prominent security software brand from Johnson Controls, are now providing customers with a cost-effective and scalable access control solution. The latest integration seamlessly pairs the Schlage® LE and NDE wireless locks with Software House C-CURE 9000 security and event management system. Previous integrations include the Schlage AD series locks.

Galaxy Control Systems’ Integration With ASSA ABLOY Delivers Significant Savings For Installers And Integrators

Galaxy Control Systems has added to its already impressive list of partners by completing an integration with IP-enabled solutions from ASSA ABLOY. The combination of System Galaxy and WiFi and PoE locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and Sargent will allow end users and integrators to harness the power of these industry-leading solutions at reduced expense. ASSA ABLOY’s WiFi locks connect to System Galaxy through a facility’s 802.11b/g/n WiFi network, and the IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) locks connect to System Galaxy through the Local Area Network (LAN) utilizing a single Ethernet cable for both power and data.

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.

Monitor Dynamics Names REP Marketing Solutions as Manufacturer’s Representatives for US Northeast

Monitor Dynamics (MonDyn), the security industry’s leading manufacturer of unified access control and intrusion detection solutions, today announced that it has partnered with top-tier manufacturer’s representative firm REP Marketing Solutions, Inc., (REPMS) to launch and promote market growth for the new iTRUST 2.0 POE+ powered, server-less IP Access Control product in the Metro New York, New Jersey and New England geographical territory.

Honeywell Brings Wireless Access Control to More Doors

Honeywell announced enhancements to its Pro-Watch security management system that allow integrators to cost effectively accommodate virtually any access control need through expanded support for wireless locksets and biometric readers. Pro-Watch 4.2 is now compatible with multiple biometric reader options, along with added support for several brands and types of wireless locks – including options from Allegion (AD-400 Series), Assa Abloy (Aperio Line), and Salto (Sallis and SVN) – that enable the system to protect previously hard-to-reach doors and locations.

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.

5 Products to Make Your Home Smarter

Smart Homes let you control lighting, heating, and even locks using your smartphone – the result should be a more efficient and more secure house. There’s a lot going on at the moment to make your house smart. What does that mean exactly? Well, the idea is that more devices in your home, from heating to lightbulbs, will have the ability to communicate with your smartphone or tablet.

System Galaxy v.10.4 Access Control Platform Delivers Enhanced Versatility and Ease of Deployment

Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, is highlighting myriad new features
available on the company’s popular
System Galaxy Software here at ASIS
2014. The new release, System Galaxy Software v.10.4, adds installation and user conveniences, as well as support for more third-party devices. Also on display is a new fully integrated TCP/IP appliance embedded with System Galaxy Software v.10.4.

Axis Expands Its Physical Access Control Offering With Card Reader

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, today introduces AXIS A4011-E Reader. The reader has an ergonomic design with an illuminated keypad and clearly identifiable symbols. It supports touch-free entry with most entry card formats and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation. AXIS A4011-E will be featured in the Axis booth (#1023) at ASIS International in Atlanta from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.

Assessing Safety, Council Pays Another Visit to NYCHA Residents

"Fix the locks! Put up security cameras!" called out Olivia Taylor from a corner of the Breukelen Houses’ Community Center in southeast Brooklyn. Taylor interrupted the crowd’s silent focus on the City Council’s latest public housing hearing, until order was restored with several strikes of the committee chair’s gavel. Taylor was one of several public housing residents, lawmakers, and advocates who gathered at the public housing complex on September 16 for a hearing to discuss the roll out and progress of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s $210.5 million plan to reduce violent crime in public housing.

Gesture Technology for Access Control

Innovation often comes at the intersection of multiple existing technologies – and gesture technology is a good example in the access control industry. With the advent of smart mobile devices that feature accelerometers, wireless connections, and powerful processing capabilities, it is now possible to control a variety of RFID devices including card readers and electronic […]

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 […]

Allegion To Feature New ENGAGE Technology-Enabled Schlage Wireless Electronic Locks At ASHE

Lets Healthcare Organizations Easily Migrate from Mechanical Locks to Electronic Access Control. Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global provider of security products and solutions, will show ASHE Annual exhibition attendees how easily they can migrate from mechanical locks to electronic access control to secure more openings at a lower cost than other electronic locks […]

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 […]

Schlage LT Series Tubular Lock Provides Aesthetic Continuity For Higher End Properties

Allegion PLC (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global provider of security products and solutions, today announced the new LT Series of decorative tubular locks for use in high-end commercial and multifamily properties. Built from the same foundational technology of the popular Schlage L Series mortise locks, the LT Series tubular locks utilize the same lever designs […]

Allegion Providing Series Of Resources For Council Of Great City Schools Conference

Allegion PLC (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global provider of security products and solutions, today announced that attendees at the Council of Great City Schools Conference to be held April 22-24 in New Orleans will hear a presentation by Anshu Mehrotra, Allegion vice president and general management-mechanical business, and Terry Burgess of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools that will […]