Access Control


The Man Behind the Revolution

The Man Behind the Revolution

It all started in Boston—a young, motivated inventor trying to meet the particular customer demand of a new electric strike design that could handle a 1-inch deadbolt.

Lumidigm Appoints MTRIX as an Authorized Distributor in Europe

Lumidigm Appoints MTRIX as an Authorized Distributor in Europe

Biometrics distribution channel expanded in Europe with MTRIX, distributor with a focus on IT security and authentication solutions.

Kwikset Becomes Preferred Lock Supplier for Protection 1

SmartCode to be used in all installations where electronic locks are employed.

Gallagher showcases

Gallagher showcases 'PIV solution with no bolt-ons' at GovSec

Gallagher Security, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative access control, intruder alarm and perimeter security systems, highlight its latest FIPS 201-2 compliant solution at GovSec 2014.

Rockwood Launches GeoMetek Style Square Locking Pull System

Rockwood Launches GeoMetek Style Square Locking Pull System

Ideal for swinging or sliding doors in glass houses, store fronts and interior offices.

Bringing More Value to Business Solutions with Access Control

Bringing More Value to Business Solutions with Access Control

A well-designed, solidly-engineered access control system is fundamental to any security strategy, especially if it is backward compatible with an open architecture.

ISC West is a premier venue for technology and what’s new in the industry. Three products stand out in my mind. The first is a consumer product from FLIR that was introduced during the Consumer Electronics Show in January.

I’m Sold on Biometrics

ISC West is a premier venue for technology and what’s new in the industry. Three products stand out in my mind. The first is a consumer product from FLIR that was introduced during the Consumer Electronics Show in January.

Schlage Electronic Locks Help TCU Bolster Campus Security

Student security enhanced by installing electronic locks in new residence halls and upgrading access control in existing buildings.



infinias Expands Integration Capabilities with Identity One Partnership

Combined access control and biometrics provides enhanced security at the door.

Open Options Growth Expands National Sales Territories

New territories open up in the Rocky Mountain, Northwest and South Central United States.

AMAG Technology Presents Top Integrators with Eagle Awards

2013 Symmetry Authorized Resellers Eagle Awards recognize outstanding sales efforts, dedication to AMAG’s Symmetry access control solution and exceptional customer service.

HID Global Security Survey and Infographic Reveal Best Practices for Physical Access Control

Significant majority of survey respondents acknowledge importance of top technology and policy best practices, yet far fewer say they are implementing them well – or at all.

Tri-Ed and ECKey Helps Transform Smartphones into Access Control Credentials

The administrative burden of cards is eliminated while security compliance is improved.

New Galaxy Dual Reader Module Accommodates Legacy Infrastructure

Allows connection of multiple door readers using significantly less cable.

Morse Watchmans ISC West Exhibit Showcases Key Management Technology

Key control and management solutions offer state-of-the-art security.

Galaxy Control Systems Announces Integration with ASSA ABLOY WiFi and Power over Ethernet Locks

Integrated system Galaxy software solution increases management and monitoring.

Linear Deals ISC West 2014 Excitement with Product Launches, Money Booth and CEU Trainings

Win up to $1000, have a photo op with a 2GIG "Blue Man" or expand your knowledge if access control.

HID Global Demonstrates Emerging Mobile and Biometric Technologies at ISC West

Company will highlight its emerging technologies that leverage Bluetooth LE and Near Field Communications (NFC) to simplify mobile access and make it more convenient than ever.

Educating Without Surveillance

Educating Without Surveillance

According to Saddleback College Chief of Police, Christopher Wilkinson, the childcare center in particular was a top priority due to concerns related to the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy and other similar violent incidents.

College Upgrades

College Upgrades

Reflecting the uniqueness and diversity of the local Queens’ community, for more than 50 years, Queensborough Community College has served students from Queens and the entire New York City region as a starting place to pursue their academic and career goals.

aptiQ Alliance Program Members Highlighting Open Systems at ISC West

Showcasing how to extend aptiQ smart cards and NFC-enabled smart phone credentials to diversity of applications.

Securitron M380 Wins GOOD DESIGN Award

Finalist in Architizer A+ Awards alongside Adams Rite RITE Door.

FST21 Welcomes its New Baby - SAFEI

FST21 Welcomes its New Baby - SAFEI

Fully-integrated access control controller that delivers advanced, secure and convenient In Motion Identification access control within the market.

aptiQmobile Now Included in the Samsung Solutions Exchange

NFC-enabled Samsung smartphones can now be easily used as ID badges for access control and other applications.

UK Biometrics Company ievo Makes US Debut at ISC West

Already at the forefront of many high-profile security installations.

Linear and Digital Watchdog Announce e3 OneBox

E3 OneBox integrates video and access control into a single solution that is easy to install, scalable, and filled with useful features for enhanced security management and monitoring.

BadgePass Launching aptiQmobile Web-Based Credential Management System

Customers can easily issue mobile credentials directly from BadgePass Software while employee's own smartphone works like smart card.

Boon Edam Inc. Expands Presence at ISC West

To accommodate record sales growth in the past several years, Boon Edam Inc. is proud to announce an increased presence of a larger exhibit space this year at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV, on April 2nd - 4th.

Lighting Up Lansing

Lighting Up Lansing

Each year in Lansing, Mich., the holiday season unofficially begins with the Silver Bells Parade. On Nov. 22, 2013, approximately 80,000 people crowded this city’s streets to see the parade that ends in front of the Michigan State Capitol building with a traditional tree lighting ceremony.

Fit for Security

Fit for Security

To say I’m sold on biometrics for athletic clubs after using the Hand- Key since 1995 is an understatement. Back then, we were remodeling our check-in area. While doing so, we decided to re-evaluate our check-in software.

Preventing Abductions

Preventing Abductions

On March 10, 2007, three-day-old Mychael Darthard-Dawodu disappeared from her mother’s hospital room in the maternity ward of Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Even though the infant had been fitted with a state-of-the-art security bracelet around her ankle, the woman who abducted her simply snipped through the device and carried the five-pound bundle-of-joy out of the facility in her purse.

Take Control of the Wheel

Take Control of the Wheel

With the recent downturn in U.S. automotive sales, many dealerships were left struggling. There were few options for increasing revenue, and many were forced to cut expenses through employee reductions, cutbacks in marketing and selective pruning of operational services.

Delta

Delta's New Electrically-Controlled Barrier Receives P1 Rating at ASTM M50 Test Level

With only a 24-inch foundation new Delta HD300 stops 15,000 pound truck at 50 MPH.

2014 Growth in Security Industry Driven by Serving Customers

2014 Growth in Security Industry Driven by Serving Customers' Needs

Financial results for the major manufacturers of security products in the last quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014 show a steady growth in revenues and profitability. There is also confidence to forecast that this trend will continue for the rest of

CyberLock Offers Wide Variety of Electronic Cabinet Locks

CyberLock Offers Wide Variety of Electronic Cabinet Locks

Retrofits into standard cam lock openings and installed without power or wiring.

Quantum Secure Receives Lenel Factory Certification under Lenel’s OpenAccess Alliance Program

SAFE Software approved for use with Lenel’s OnGuard access control security system.

Quintron Simplifies Access Control with New Network Appliance Technology

Quintron Simplifies Access Control with New Network Appliance Technology

The RDS-1 manages best-of-breed access control and intrusion hardware platforms such as Mercury, HID, DMP and more.

HID Global Acquires Lumidigm

Lumidigm offers multispectral imaging technology, software and biometric fingerprint sensors to authenticate identities.

Forget Your Passwords

Looks like it is just about time for biometrics to make its long awaited debut. Yes, we have seen biometrics for quite some time, and it is true that the impact has been strong in the security world. But, get ready to see biometrics on steroids. It’s coming.

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New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.