Access Control


Ready for Takeoff

By Debbie Bolles · April 2008

Florida airport installs RFID security and access control system

Ready for Takeoff

When hurricanes in 2005 leveled the Charlotte County Airport in Punta Gorda, Fla., airport officials chose to rebuild, and to do so stronger and smarter. That meant making sure the airport’s security system satisfied federal and state regulations in a post-9/11 world that had to protect against potential terrorists turning airplanes into deadly bombs.


Altronix Displays Expanded Line Of Product Offerings

April 4, 2008

Altronix displaying an expanded line of products offering new technology and design innovations at ISC West Booth 20075.


Proximex Announces Surveillint Version 3.0

April 4, 2008

In conjunction with ISC West 2008, Proximex recently announced that it is now shipping Proximex Surveillint version 3.0.


Optellios Announces Hardened, Multi-Zone Intrusion Detection System

April 3, 2008

Optellios Inc. announced recently that it will be launching a new family of FiberPatrol intrusion detection systems featuring modular, environmentally hardened 4-zone alarm processors. The company will be demonstrating the product at Booth 1044 at ISC West.


RFID Helping To Improve Student Safety, Security On School Busses

By Brent Dirks · April 1, 2008

An RFID solution from Zonar Systems is helping to enhance safety and security on schools buses by identifying when and where a student enters or exits the bus.


Face Recognition Technology Provides Access Control For Singapore Dormitory

April 1, 2008

XID Technologies recently announced that MultiHub, a dormitory management company that runs the day to day operations of the Soon Lee Dormitory in Singapore, has selected XID's face recognition system to provide access control to the dormitory. In Singapore, dormitories are often used to house foreign workers working on construction sites.


Algeria Uses Smart Card Technology For National Healthcare Program

March 31, 2008

Gemalto recently announced that it has started the nationwide roll-out of Algeria’s first electronic healthcare project.


New Washington State Law Prohibts RFID Collection Of Data Without Consent

March 27, 2008

A new law in Washington state -- the first of its kind in the U.S.-- makes it a Class C felony to intentionally scan another person's identification remotely without his or her knowledge and consent, for the purpose of fraud, identity theft or some other illegal purpose.


ISC West Podcast: BioAxxis

March 24, 2008

Ralph Jensen interviews Robert Andrews, vice president of marketing and business development at BioAxxis, about the increasing role of biometrics in business.


Deloitte Ireland Uses Two-Factor Authentication Solution To Add Security

March 19, 2008

ActivIdentity Corp. recently announced that Deloitte Ireland is facilitating secure remote and office-based access through the use of a strong certificate-based, two-factor authentication solution.


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.

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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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