Forward by Mike Sussman
BSIA Access Control Section Chairman

Over recent years, the Access Control market has remained largely stable. The change of most interest is the introduction of IP enabled devices and the industry acceptance of this as a convenient connection method. Attempts to introduce wireless enabled devices have been made by several manufacturers; however this appears to have been met with some resistance, possibly being seen as a change too radical. The current state of the economy has meant that organisations are delaying the implementation of projects and installers are now looking to products that can add real value in terms of benefits in installation time and cost savings. Comparing the industry to other sectors such as Fire and Safety, the Access Control industry is in need of change. One such area that is seeing such change is the standards arena, with the World Standards Body, IEC now looking at a complete review of the complement of security standards.
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SALTO access system core to
multi-application security solution at UWIC Campus

The technology behind a new multi-application security solution for the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) is built on SALTO’s XS4 proximity system and integrates access control with ID card and cashless payment functionality into a single campus wide security system.

UWIC has a policy of installing appropriate security throughout its campuses that not only supports the securing of areas, but also the provision of greater access to its facilities in a controlled and managed way. To achieve this the University required a full upgrade of its networked and offline magstripe access control system to a modern, state-of-the-art product that would provide networked access control and cashless functions via a single card to all staff and students as well as to a number of external users.

Contact information for SALTO Systems

Tel: 02476 796430
Email: uksales@saltosystems.com
Web: www.saltosystems.com

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BIOMETRICS – THE FUTURE OF LOCKING !

Architect Christopher Sykes looks at the latest advents in biometric access control...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is at the forefront of biometric access control and has decades of experience and an unparalleled track record, with over 70,000 installations across the world. These include the Northern Ireland Prison Service, the US State Department, Japan Automatic Power Company, Ben Gurion International Airport, Rotterdam Harbour and the Port of Felixstowe.

Biometrics is the science of studying physical characteristics of a person such as finger prints, hand geometry or eye structure in order to identify them. Of course, using the body to prove unique identification is not new. Fingerprinting has been around for many years (for example, Historians have found examples of thumbprints being used as a means of unique identification on clay seals in ancient China). More recently, DNA profiling has become a popular method of identification, albeit one not suited to everyday life.

http://www.ingersollrand.co.uk/
contact number of 01922 707400

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Access, Audio and Video over TCP / IP from ACT

One manufacturer, Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd., can now meet your requirements for a combined audio video door entry system and a scalable access control solution. The ACTentry V-IP and the ACTpro 3000 will provide any premises with combined audio video door entry and access control over TCP / IP. Using TCP / IP both systems operate over the buildings existing local area network reducing cabling requirements, lowering installation time and costs, making system management and maintenance easier and increasing the efficiency of data transfer from controller to controller.

ACTentry V-IP audio video door entry

The ACTentry V-IP is a TCP / IP based video door phone system that operates in conjunction with custom developed PC software. The integration of an ACT proximity reader into the door entry panel allows access for authorised card holders.

http://www.accesscontrol.ie/

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MicroPak ANPR Total Parking Solution

Micropak ANPR is a new ultra-compact camera, which integrates all of the necessary features for an access control system through number plate recognition. Being all-in-one solution makes installation simple and cost effective even on small parking areas.

Micropak ANPR camera can be installed in a few minutes, thus minimising the restrictions for the car-park managers. Once installed, all of the camera settings can be remotely adjusted after which the camera parameters are stored and controlled fully automatically to provide an optimal performance regardless of the lighting conditions. The system includes the ANPR camera and IR lighting allowing 24-hour control of the site. Contact closure output permits control of the site barrier when combined with the approved vehicle number plates up-loaded to the system.

http://www.anprsystems.co.uk/parking.html

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Facial, mimic & voice recognition in one for fail-safe access control

smarti ®, from Databac Group, is an innovative identification solution which applies a combination of face, mimic and voice recognition for multiple functions, including access control, time and attendance and building automation.

smarti ® identifies people by who they are rather than their ID card or key. It keeps unauthorised persons out of a building without worries about stolen cards or PINs and its multimodal technology means no authorised person is rejected. It also eliminates buddy punching and ghost workers, boosting productivity and ultimately the bottom line.

Databac managing director Charles Balcomb said: “Facial recognition is less intrusive than iris technology, with little action required from the user, and just as effective. smarti ®’s combination of facial recognition with voice and mimic detection makes it among the most secure systems on the market – and it is fantastically easy to use.”

For more information:
Databac Group
www.databac.com
info@databac.com
Tel: +44 (0)208 546 9826

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HONEYWELL EXPANDS - POPULAR ACCESS CONTROL FAMILY

Web-based NetAXS™ System Now Available in 2-Door Option

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced a version of its popular NetAXS web-based access control panel ideal for small installations. The new NetAXS™ 2-door web-based control panel provides all the security of an access control system with the convenience of managing it via a web browser. The panel allows users to protect as few as two doors and add more panels as needs change. In addition, the new NetAXS 2-door control panel can be used in conjunction with current NetAXS 4-door panel solutions to meet any access control requirements that customers may have. By combining the 2-door and 4-door solutions over any Ethernet network, users now have a powerful choice that can fit almost any application.

NetAXS is quick and easy to install and offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional PC-based systems because it allows end users to easily customise the level of security and functionality based on their needs.

For more information, visit www.honeywell.com/security/uk

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IQaccess – Remote Monitoring Software

IQaccess on-camera intelligent software turns any IQeye PRO LINE camera into a basic access control system or remote attendant/notification system. Whenever IQaccess is triggered, a video alert window pops up in every IQaccess enabled PC and lets the first responder open the door, activate the alarm, turn on the lights or control any other device you may have connected to your IQeye PRO LINE camera's relay output.

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