A Colorado-based manufacturer of contactless security readers has significantly strengthened its market position with a major announcement in the physical security space. XCeedID’s multi-technology readers – capable of reading prox plus an array of contactless card flavors (e.g. Mifare, DESFire, iCLASS, my-d) – have been selected by Lenel for private-labeling. Lenel Privately-Labels XceedID Multi-Tech Readers […]

HID has introduced a new dual reader that handles both prox and contactless, making it easier for existing customers to upgrade from their current 125 kHz prox technology to HID’s 13.56 MHZ iCLASS cards. The reader is expected to be available in the second quarter. Multi-CLASS Reader Targets Companies Seeking Flexibility and Increased Security IRVINE, […]

Following on the heels of its sponsorship of a privacy forum late last year, contactless access control card and reader provider HID has appointed a government relations director to further proactively address privacy and RFID issues. IRVINE, Calif.– HID, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, announced that […]

The demand for tighter security systems doesn’t seem to be abating anytime soon. Some of the latest technologies available for fighting fraud and ID theft and the increased interest in logical and physical access convergence are just some of the subjects that will be featured at the SecurTech portion of this year’s CardTech/SecurTech Conference May […]

An all-weather biometric smart card reader from Washington-based Saflink Corp. can harden security for both seaports and airports. It’s the first Saflink reader designed to meet NIST/FIPS 201 requirements and can be integrated with many existing physical access control systems. BELLEVUE, Wash.– Saflink Corporation, a leading provider of solutions that verify identity, secure access and […]

SmartCentric and Siemens will be installing a multi-application contact/contactless smart card system at the largest independent college in the southeastern U.S. The new card will include identification, e-ticketing, physical and logical access controls (utilizing biometrics) and cashless purchases. Subsequent phases will incorporate transportation and car parking. Dublin, Ireland and West Palm Beach, Fla.–Nova Southeastern University […]

For the second time in less than a year, access control and card provider IDenticard (and sister company IDenticam) has new ownership. Last year, the Pennsylvania company was acquired by GE and today it was announced that Brady Corp. is the new owner. Brady’s other personal identification companies include TEMPbadge, Stopware and J.A.M. Plastics in […]

Five buildings and 148 doors at the Ohio campus on Wright Patterson AFB are now secured via a FIPS 201 compliant physical access control system. The solution, integrated by SMARTnet Inc., reads current Common Access Cards and will read next generation contactless cards. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Leads the Way in Physical Security […]

In 2006 a great new feature section will appear in each and every issue of CR80News. Our new Physical Security Corner will explore key issues related to the changing security landscape. Physical security is no longer a standalone “silo” within a campus … it is a vibrant, essential component with enterprise-wide implications. Key themes running […]

In 2006 a great new feature section will appear in each and every issue of SecureIDNews. Our new Physical Security Corner will explore key issues related to the changing security landscape. Physical security is no longer a standalone “silo” within an organization … it is a vibrant, essential component with enterprise-wide implications. Key themes running […]