Making access control future-proof
In access control, smartphones and ID cards can be used as identification media. A hybrid solution covers all needs.
RFID
Authentication: focus on security
With the right know-how, the development and implementation of a sustainable and secure au-thentication solution with RFID will be successful.
Do your wireless locks already have mobile capability built in?
Mobile access is changing the way we manage buildings and their security. The smartphone becomes a mobile key just as easily as a payment card or a map. A device which users are already carrying can unlock buildings or rooms, across one or multiple sites, securely and at a lower cost to the business than standard credentials.
HID Global Expands Its RFID Enablement Solutions Portfolio
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.
Online Access Control System
Kentix has launched an update of the access management of their Kentix DoorLock online access control system that should save time and money. By enabling the integration of the Mic...
Changing Of the Guard
A door has a lock, with a key, otherwise we couldnt secure it simple and obvious. Or is it? Well, it has been for hundreds of years, right around the world, but that is no longer ...
Access Control Using Smartphones
There are many possibilities that mobile technologies can offer for access control solutions. From smartphones to smart watches, mobile devices are everywhere and are well-suited f...
STid’s Approach to Protect People, Goods and Data by Securing Identity and Access
RFID in security has become more than just the technical term that refers to all the latest contactless radiofrequency identification technologies. Guy Pluvinage was ahead of his t...
The New Normal - A Risk Society: Lars Thinggaard’s Thoughts on Global Trends and Challenges
We live in a very different world today - a world of risks, a fast changing world - and looking ahead, such changes and risks will continue. I call it "the new normal" since this i...
Airport Security: Interview with Erich Keil, Head of Corporate Security Fraport AG
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. ...
Identive Group's RFID and Near Field Communications Products to be Distributed by Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas
Identive Group today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. The agreement provides Avnet'...
SITA: report on baggage handling
SITA: report on baggage handling. SITA, the IT provider which tracks passenger baggage worldwide for the air transport industry, launched a major report which shows how baggage han...
Zebra Technologies: Think You Know RFID? Top Five Most Common Myths
Zebra Technologies: Think You Know RFID? Top Five Most Common Myths. RFID has been touted as the ‘next big thing’ for years. But what does that actually mean? Will we ever reach wi...
Systemic Thinking: In Conversation with Hans-Gernot Illig of Simons Voss
SimonsVoss can look back on a highly successful year and, according to a study by a strategy consulting company, landed in the top ten of the leading German medium-sized companies ...
Addressing the Special Needs of Hotel Safety and Security
What could be the usual company Security Manager‘s worst nightmare? Perhaps a wide open front door with no turnstile and lots of complete strangers strolling in and out unchallenge...
Is Access Control Ready for the NFC Smartphone Future?
The move towards getting Near Field Communications (NFC) technology into the hands of customers appears inexorable as businesses look at ways of optimising mobile payments and acce...
UPM's sale of RFID business to SMARTRAC concluded
UPM's sale of RFID business to Smartrac N.V. was completed on 31 March 2012 following clearance by all competent authorities. The RFID business consisting of three companies in Fin...
RFID: Electronic Key Administration for the Protec Service Fleet
You might see the employees of Protec Service on the mass transit system or at large events: almost 100 employees work in the Security Division, a further 137 in Facility Managemen...
Acquisition Expands Multicard's Reach in the European Education and Healthcare Markets
Identive Group announced the acquisition of Polyright SA, a provider of identity management solutions for the education and healthcare markets based in Sion, Switzerland. The acqui...
Identive Group Appoints David Holmes VP Mobility & NFC Solutions
Identive Group announced the appointment of David Holmes as vice president Mobility NFC Solutions, effective July 1, 2011. In this newly created role, Holmes will be responsible f...
Security in RFID-based Personnel Identification
It is well known that every security method has its limits and that the effort required to crack a security pass or a transponder in an RF-based (Radio Frequency) identification sy...
Julie England Joins Intelleflex’s Board of Directors
Intelleflex announced that Julie England, former VP and general manager of RFID at Texas Instruments, has joined Intelleflex’s Board of Directors.“Julie is a strong leader with gre...
Marcus Vaenerberg appointed Senior Vice President of UPM Raflatac RFID Business Area
Marcus Vaenerberg has been appointed Senior Vice President of the UPM Raflatac RFID Business Area as of April 1, 2010. Marcus Vaenerberg has worked as Vice President, Sales for UPM...
