DAP Technologies unveils lightweight, rugged handheld computer for security and access control. The DAP CE3000B options include fingerprint reader, scanner and contact or contactless smart card readers. The handheld provides Personal Identification Verification (PIV) for perimeter access control at checkpoints in disaster management areas or field applications. Employee IDs, E-Passports and other access cards can […]

A palm vein reader has been developed by Moscow software developer Aplana for TDSi, a United Kingdom access control provider. According to Aplana, there is now no requirement to physically touch the reader, which makes this particularly suitable for the hygiene-intensive healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. MOSCOW–Aplana Software, a Moscow-based software company has finalised the software […]

Chattanooga, Tennessee is one of the newest cities announcing the upgrade to smart buses. The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will be implementing its “Smartbus program” which includes GPS bus tracking as well as free WiFi for riders. The payment system has will also be upgrade, and will allow riders to use credit cards […]

Mexico City International Airport is installing Bioscrypt’s V-Smart identity verification solution in its new state-of-the-art terminal, data center and communications room. The multi-factor authentication physical access control readers are part of a system that uses Lenel’s IP-based access control platform and video software along with Axis IP-based CCTV cameras and HID’s iClass smart cards. Bioscrypt […]

Reportlinker.com has released a market research report on the worldwide security industry. The report analyzes the worldwide markets for electronic access control systems in U.S. millions. The major service types analyzed include Smart cards, Biometrics (fingerprint, facial, voice, iris), audio and video. The report provides separate comprehensive analysis for geographic regions of the world. Annual […]

Security directors and those responsible for physical access control systems (PACS) within government agencies have a new resource to help them choose the right path to accept FIPS 201 compliant credentials–a new white paper, developed by the Smart Card Alliance Physical Access Council in collaboration with the Open Security Exchange (OSE), Security Industry Association (SIA) […]

Intercede’s MyID card and identity management system integrated with a physical access control system will be on display during the three day ASIS conference in Las Vegas which opened today. United Kingdom–Intercede, a worldwide leader in smart card and identity credential management systems, will be exhibiting its MyID(r) card management system (CMS) / identity management […]

Kaba, a worldwide manufacturer of access control solutions for over 140 years, and CoreStreet are partnering to build advanced, standalone electronic locks that enable convergence of physical and logical security systems. Using CoreStreet’s technology, Kaba will offer one physical access control system (PACS) to comply with Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (FIPS 201) and will […]

By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor With a series of significant acquisitions, HID Global has been expanding its access control empire. Earlier this year, the company combined some of these new resources and capabilities – specifically those from AccessID and Synercard – in a new company called HID Identity. The new entity’s mission is to offer […]

Bioscrypt’s V-Station MIFARE v9.50 fingerprint reader has been approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and placed on their “Biometrics for Access Control” Qualified Products List (QPL). Bioscrypt’s multi-factor authentication V-Station can use a combination of fingerprint pattern, smart card token and personal identification number in order to verify employees. The readers check templates stored […]