IHS Note: What does the Allegion/SimonsVoss acquisition mean?
On the heels of the recent announcement that Kaba and Dorma would merge, comes the news that Allegion plans to acquire SimonsVoss from HgCapital. This latest merger would again res...
On the heels of the recent announcement that Kaba and Dorma would merge, comes the news that Allegion plans to acquire SimonsVoss from HgCapital. This latest merger would again res...
Since the market launch of its 3060 digital locking and access control system in 1998, SimonsVoss has remodeled its locking technology, which had previously focused on mechanical s...
IFSEC, Firex and Safety Health Expo will be back at ExCel in the east of London from June 16 to 18. The three exhibitions under the umbrella of the Protection Management Series o...
In October 2014 Vanderbilt Industries entered into an agreement to acquire Security Products from Siemens, which was part of the Siemens Building Technologies Division. The acquisi...
Nedap launches TRANSIT Ultimate at IFSEC 2015. This new long-range reader with new semi-active transponders is launched as the next generation of Nedaps RFID platform for vehicle a...
Dorma and Kaba recently announced merger plans, which could have an interesting impact on the physical access-control industry in the coming years. Dorma is a provider of access so...
At its annual MIPS conference Milestone System shared expertise, honored partners with awards and discussed innovation with a broad audience. Milestone held its 10th annual MIPS pa...
primion Technology is celebrating its 20th birthday in 2015. The specialist company for integrated solutions in security technology, access control and time recording was establish...
HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced that it has acquired Quantum Secure, a leading provider of software solutions for managing identities, ...
With people passing through all day long, the security of sensitive areas of buildings, as well as the personal safety of the people visiting must be guaranteed. Recognizing this, ...
The latest generation of products from Interflex is called eVayo. Main products, among others, are the IF-800 online access control terminal, the IF-5735 time recorder as well as e...
What started with the super-flat Matrix Air electronic fitting is being continued by Dorma with five further new products - among them glass locks and patch fittings for glass ass...
The Chedi Andermatt is a 5-star deluxe hotel that opened on December 6, 2013. It is the first stage of an integrated project being undertaken by Egyptian developer Samih Sawiris th...
Morpho (Safran) has signed a contract with the Lithuanian government to deliver 145 MorphoTOP optical fingerprint scanners. This is Morpho's first direct contract with the Informat...
"The market needs providers who can deliver the whole solution from one source" says Horst Eckenberger, CEO of primion Technology. Among the newest additions to the product portfol...
For many businesses, keeping data and valuable assets secure is of vital importance, whilst ensuring that any security threats are dealt with swiftly and effectively. Letting only ...
About a year ago Bosch Security Systems and Milestone Systems announced their strengthened partnership to move their business to a new level of interoperability. Through their resp...
Earlier this month, Comelit UK, the Hertfordshire-based division of the global Comelit Group, invited a select group of architects, consultants and systems integrators to attend a ...
Salto Systems is exhibiting at this year's Security Essen at the heart of the show's access control arena. The spectacular white booth will feature a range of cutting edge new prod...
Established in 1898 in France, the international Michelin company are now amongst the largest tire manufacturers in the world. With 72 production facilities in 19 countries, their ...
A mechanical master key system is expensive to run. Losing a master key means replacing cylinders and keys right across your facility. There's no short cut - or is there?How many r...
The Philip Morant School and College in Colchester, England, is using transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware. The school is a high achieving 11- 18 academy that was...
Access Control Case Study -Cabled access control doors are expensive: installation requires extensive wiring, and powering the locks needs a permanent connection to the mains. As a...
How long does it take to add wireless access control to an office or meeting room? Two minutes with the Aperio cylinder from Assa Abloy. No drilling and no cabling is needed. Se...
ADT Inverness installs CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) to meet airport specific security requirements With almost 615,000 passengers a year, Inverness Airport is the largest airpo...
Threats such as Mifare hacking, the General Data Protection regulation coming in 2016, and the need for security to integrate with other IT-based systems - these are just some of t...
The EMEA region continued to make strides toward recovery in 2013 and is expected to see moderate growth from 2014 through 2015 for traditional electronic access control. For tradi...
The electronic access control industry saw many changes in 2013 and the next 12 months should be no different. According to IHS Technology, the access control industry could begi...
Late in 2013 Salto Systems launched Clay by Salto a new IP door controller working wireless via 3G. The product was introduced first in the Netherlands and the UK, where Salto is t...
Last year saw a big rise in integrated systems in the security sector and 2014 looks set to follow this pattern with a number of technologies and trends coming to the fore. With In...
Internationally, Fraport belongs to one of the leading companies in the airport business and operates Frankfurt airport, one of the most important air transport hubs in the world. ...
Spanish security specialist Omega Seguridad has already secured over 20 solar parks across Spain and its neighboring countries. The company always tries to convince its customers t...
Since 1992, Legic is driven by the vision to enhance a secure and simpler everyday life for people and organisations. The company represents an international network of companies a...
SimonsVoss has enhanced its Electronic Locking and Access Control System 3060 with a newly designed protection function. With it, door locking devices can be activated or deactivat...
CEM Systems, a division of Tyco Security Products, has announced that the Central Bank of Nigeria has selected their AC2000 SE access control and security management system to secu...