Access Control


Cover Your Assets

By Bob McCarthy · November 2006

DVRs can play a role in controlling loss in a variety of industries

THE cost of lost assets to companies has been demonstrated in many studies to be significant. The application of DVR technology has been proven to reduce this type of loss in a cost-effective manner.


Diagnosis: Security

By Sharon Steinhoff-Smith · December 2006

Healthcare system balances security with efficiency

JUST as physicians recommend that their patients obtain treatment early before a condition worsens, Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) also is addressing the issue of security before problems occur.


Flying Solo

By Sharon Steinhoff-Smith · September 2006

Sun Country Airlines finds cost-effective airline security system

SECURITY is something the airlines take very seriously, even more so after 9/11. Sun Country Airlines is no exception. And like other carriers, Sun Country is facing cost challenges greater than ever before.


Glance of the Eye

By Julianna Benedick · August 2006

Biometric device is perfect technique to authenticate person's identity

While biometrics was a concept not yet invented in Emerson's day, the quote still applies perfectly to the technique at the heart of Panasonic's BM-ET330 iris recognition system.


ID Cards Get a Touch-Up

By John Ekers · August 2006

Biometrics technology has its place in the identification world, though it does not spell the end of ID cards

TEN years ago, the use of biometrics for identifying people was only seen in the movies -- too advanced for the real world.


Industry Insight

By Kevin Gillick · August 2006

A Smart Defense

GIVEN the current geopolitical climate, driving security initiatives forward is high on the agenda for both government and enterprise. Interest in the increased security and authentication capabilities afforded by smart cards has accelerated worldwide.


Industry Insight

By Karen Evans · December 2006

Security Mutation

THE access control industry continues to evolve as new technologies that address myriad different and newly arising security needs are developed.


Making the Grade

By Beverly Vigue · December 2006

School institute helps put focus back on learning

TO create a safe school environment that allows teachers and students to focus on learning, the Palm Beach County, Fla., School District created the Safe Schools Institute (SSI).


The Key to Security

By David Kraninger · October 2006

System simplifies employee access and strengthens security

BADCOCK Home Furniture & More is a furniture retailer with a fleet of 45 tractors and 300 trailers, servicing nearly 330 stores in seven states throughout the southeast United States.


The Total Package

By Marilyn Collins · August 2006

Tying access control, safe egress and building management makes financial and security sense

ELECTRONIC security products and systems play an ever-increasing role in managing access and egress in today's buildings.


New Products

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Telephone entry
s67cov03 Model EL2000, with simplified installation and easier programming, is the latest addition to the Chamberlain® Elite® telephone entry and access control line. Engineered for gated communities, EL2000 is adaptable for use in apartment buildings, condos and commercial applications. EL2000 can accept up to 2,000 flexible codes that can be programmed as directory or access codes and features digital audio technology, sharp backlit screen and corrosion-resistant aluminum housing in three colors—black, nickel and gray.

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Access Control Panel

Honeywell’s NetAXS access control panel is a four-door programmable panel offering a hybrid Web- or PC-based system, giving users an easy-to-install solution for a new access control system or updates to an existing one. Using a built-in Web server, the system can be accessed anywhere Internet is available. The Web browser allows a user to manage the system, run reports, monitor events and alarms, and add and remove users.

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Biometric Verification System

Shimon Systems’ Bio-NetGuard™ Wi-Fi security solution uses fingerprint verification technology to authenticate the user. The solution prevents client association with Wi-Fi access points that are not WPA/WPA 2.0 configured or authorized by the administrator. The plug-and-play unit can connect to either a Wi-Fi access point or LAN router. Each unit is capable of securing multiple Wi-Fi access points connected to the same router, allowing authenticated users to freely and seamlessly roam between access points without having to re-authenticate.

Exclusively Online

Rise of the Digital Certificates

Securely exchanging and storing documents and emails has become a necessity across multiple industries. An increasing number of businesses need to exchange data internally as well as with business partners and customers. The question is: How do you do exchange information easily, efficiently, and securely?

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