Entrance design is about making a great first impression. Yet the journey from architect’s vision to the front face of a building can demand compromises, especially where heavy doors need closing aids for safe, barrier-free operation. Floor Springs make use comfortable and compliant, for any door, without clutter or unsightly furniture.
We hardly notice them, but they are there, all day and every day; the equipment installations and their control and monitoring systems that supply us all with electricity, telecommunications, gas and water. Those are perhaps the services that first come to mind without which we would all have serious difficulties very quickly – daily life would also be radically different without quite a few others. Ensuring that these installations are not accessed by unauthorized people is the job of well thought-out security systems. GIT SECURITY takes a look at some of the solutions to mitigate the risks of theft, vandalism and acts of terrorism and to protect critical infrastructure and other high security locations.
iLoq takes care of its courier and parcel transport in a CO2-neutral manner in cooperation with UPS. Through their carbon neutral program, UPS provides companies with an easy environmental solution to neutralize CO2 emissions from transportation.
Security stakes are high at healthcare premises. Patients expect and deserve privacy and safety. Yet most medical buildings must remain welcoming spaces, many open around the clock. The protection of drugs and confidential data is critical — and every breach demands thorough investigation. Such needs go way beyond what the mechanical security was designed to meet.
The smartphone is changing access control and security management at every scale and level, from global corporations to small companies. Making the switch to mobile access control, however, can seem daunting. Questions may arise around cost, practicality and the potential need for new door hardware. Yet going mobile is actually a lot simpler and quicker than many think, as one new guide explains.
While QR codes aren’t new, it’s fair to say that 2020 became the comeback year for this technology. Be it the replacement of paper menus with QR codes on tables, which guests could scan to get a virtual menu on their mobile device, touchless payment options, or access control solutions that allow contactless visitor management – the global pandemic put contactless technology back in the spotlight. What also came into focus was the healthcare industry, that had to suddenly adjust to the new situation – probably more than any other industry. In the attempt of keeping people healthy and safe that’s when these two sectors crossed – because access control (specifically with QR code systems) played an interesting role for healthcare establishments.
The coming together of two leading innovators in access control and smart technologies creates a new force challenging the industry with more integrated and streamlined keyless and contactless solutions.
With a combination of duty of care, valuable equipment and personal data, the education sector presents one of security’s biggest challenges. Choosing the right access control solution is critical. Could going wireless be an option?
In this series, GIT SECURITY EMEA ask three questions to five industry experts about the issue's special focus. This time we asked five experts for their view on biometric sensors.
The Redscan Pro LIDAR sensors, launched recently and being currently rolled out in specific regions is one of the GIT SECURITY AWARDS finalists in the category Access Control, Access Control, Intruder Alarm and Perimeter Protection.
A door should be an opening, not a barrier. But the reality for the elderly, young and disabled is that inappropriate doors often shut them out. Upgrading to the right door closer can guarantee that premises welcome everyone, no matter their age or dexterity.
Critical business assets demand multi-layered security. This principle applies equally to virtual and physical assets: Data may be mission-critical to a business, just as people and premises are. Data security tools will include the latest in cyber-security — perhaps even artificial intelligence — working alongside physical security technologies such as electronic access control.
It can be a challenge to find an ideal electronic lock for every opening, and then to manage them all within a single, integrated solution. All too often, security procurement involves difficult compromises: A system which works perfectly for one door or department leaves another where the same solution doesn’t quite meet its needs. At newly built commercial premises in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, power-tool manufacturer Makita stocks and distributes batteries, and runs wholesale supply logistics. They searched for a single, intuitive system to control every access point — now and in the future.
Assa Abloy has introduced a new Code Handle digital PIN lock that can be fitted to a standard interior door in less than half a minute. With the new handle, security for private offices, stock rooms, staff toilets, equipment stores, consulting rooms, home offices, boardrooms and more can get a major security upgrade — with no wires, no keys and no need to run an access control system.
As a building owner or manager, safety and security is nothing new. But is your building return ready given the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on people?
iLoq has signed a framework agreement with Hartela Etelä-Suomi Ltd.
Standards and compliance perform a critical role for security and facility managers. They set a quality baseline for locking and security hardware. They help customers quickly compare attributes across products. Insurance providers require security to meet relevant standards. Taking a short-cut could prove an expensive mistake - Assa Abloy aims to combat this problem with easy and affordable access control.
Intelligent, programmable keys put the powerful features of electronic access control into a convenient technology. They have the advantages of traditional lock-and-key security: familiar and user-friendly. But they have evolved. An electronic locking solution minimizes security risks when keys go missing. Facility managers can manage everyone’s access from anywhere, at any time — electronically, securely and cable-free.
Size can be a major factor for any security project. The bigger the scale, the greater the challenge. With hundreds of doors and a 3km perimeter, the Flanders Expo is larger than most buildings. They sought a modern replacement for mechanical locking - and finally decided on Assa Abloy's Cliq locking system.
Busy offices need convenient interior security for any private spaces. Not everyone should be reading the important memo on the CEO’s desk. But nobody wants to be left looking after the keys. At a co-working space in Barcelona, Assa Abloy's Code Handle Door locks solve the problem.
Gallagher Security and Invixium announced a next-level integration between Gallagher Command Centre and Invixium’s IXM WEB software.
SimonsVoss is now offering technology and system partners the opportunity to take an informative tour with customers through the digital product world in its new virtual showroom. This showroom can be used to present systems in a personalised format and give customer consultations with direct help from videos and brochures taken from the media library.
Controlling vehicle access to offices and car parks is a key issue to secure people, property, and data. It is also essential to ensure fluidity. GIT SECURITY asked Vincent Dupart, CEO of STid, to explain the importance of vehicle access control.
HID Global announced it has acquired the Invengo Textile Services Business of Invengo Information Technology. The acquisition adds radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, readers and cloud-based inventory management services for linen and laundry management to HID Global’s industry-leading RFID portfolio.
Cannabis is now fully legal in 15 states across the country in the U.S. and decriminalized in 11 others. But as more states sign off on legalized weed, those looking to enter the potentially lucrative retail cannabis market, whether it is medical or recreational, will need to procure licenses or permits to operate. Since cannabis is not regulated by the federal government, every state has its own regulations and application process in place. However, the one constant is that each state requires strict security measures to be initiated to provide for the safety and security of the operation, its associates, and the neighborhood within which it operates. Most states call this a “Security Plan” and require its details be submitted with the application to operate, but what exactly is a “Security Plan?”
Gunnebo has delivered its new infection control and occupancy management systems to Samsung offices across the Nordics, as demand grows for safe working conditions when employees return to work after the Covid pandemic.
Ahli United Bank (AUB) is a leading financial institution providing banking, investment, and wealth management services from 147 branches in eight countries. Utilizing Gallagher’s business and security solutions in Bahrain since 2008, the Bank decided to undertake a full upgrade of the systems at its headquarters.
Boon Edam announced that Ferrero Rocher, a globally renowned chocolatier, has outfitted its new global headquarters building in Luxembourg with a “golden” TQA automatic revolving door.
Invixium announced that Eastern Platinum Limited (Eastplats) has deployed IXM Titan with Enhancement Kit at their Crocodile River Mine. This deployment comes in response to a growing global need for touchless access control and temperature screening due to Covid-19.
Aperio wireless locks from Assa Abloy Opening Solutions now integrate seamlessly with the versatile AEOS access control by Nedap to bring a range of concrete business benefits. Optimizing access control with these battery-powered wireless locks can boost convenience for building users and help make better use of spaces.
iLoq has started 2021 with a bang by extending its operations into the UK.
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.
Security professionals have been thrust to the forefront of return-to-work planning as the crisis continues to create a complex set of security and safety challenges.
Physical access control has been an important part of corporate security strategy for decades. Like any technology, access control has evolved over the years - today's solutions are more secure and convenient than ever before. Nevertheless, it is important to eliminate weaknesses and close security gaps. A current e-book from HID provides information.
Uppsalahem is the leading housing company in Uppsala, Sweden. Currently, almost 30,000 Uppsala residents live in the company’s 17,000 homes, which include student housing.
