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Introducing WS4920 Wireless Repeater from DSC
posted on 17/01/2012

DSC extended its DSC family of wireless products by adding the WS4920 Wireless Repeater, an easy-to-install wireless device that significantly extends the range for DSC 1-way wireless devices from the control panel/receiver and compensates for interference sources by improving signal quality. Ideal for both new and existing installations, the WS4920 Wireless Repeater is backward compatible with existing security systems, including ALEXOR, PowerSeries and MAXSYS and easily extends the range of one-way wireless devices helping installers avoid costly modifications. Up to four wireless repeaters can be installed on one control panel, with each repeater handling up to 164 DSC 1-way wireless devices. Featuring placement testing capabilities, the WS4920 Wireless Repeater can be located away from noise and interference sources, ensuring strong communication between the repeater and control panel or receiver. It is compatible with a range of wireless control panels, receivers, door/window ... [more]

Mul-T-Lock from Smartair installed at Littlehampton Leisure Complex
posted on 17/01/2012

A local community leisure centre installed Mul-T-Lock (UK)’s innovative Smartair Offline access control solution, forming a combined mechanical and access control security solution to enable better monitoring of door entry systems for staff and visitors. Inspire Leisure in Littlehampton offers a diversified range of facilities, activities and services to the local community. Recently as part of a security audit requirement, it needed to upgrade staff security systems in place to allow better monitoring and secure door entry. Local Locksmiths Arun Security Ltd who had initially upgraded the security systems to Mul-T-Lock’s Interactive mechanical locking range, recommended using of Mul-T-Lock’s Smartair Offline wall readers, as a simple access control system which could work from existing programming. Says Gavin Lee of Inspire Leisure: “Because of the nature of the premises and all the different facilities, security is one area we have to review constantly. We have worked closely wi... [more]

HID Global and Yale Locks open Doors with Verizon Wireless Smartphones at 2012 CES
posted on 11/01/2012

From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless is collaborating with two ASSA ABLOY companies – HID Global and Yale Locks & Hardware – to demonstrate the benefits of smartphones carrying mobile keys. The demonstration in the Verizon booth will show how Verizon Wireless smartphones, carrying ASSA ABLOY/HID Global Mobile Keys, can be used to open doors fitted with Yale Real Living™ locks featuring Near-Field Communications (NFC) technology. The Yale Real Living line is the company’s first lock family specifically designed to integrate seamlessly into the digital home. Yale expects to be the first U.S. brand to offer residential locks that can be unlocked directly using NFC-enabled mobile phones. The Yale Real Living line will be compatible with the ASSA ABLOY/HID Global Mobile Keys platform, a scalable, secure delivery infrastructure for distribution and management of mobile keys. The platform allows credentials to be distributed securely through NFC-ena... [more]

SALTO appoints a new sales in its UK team
posted on 05/01/2012

SALTO Systems, world leaders in advanced wire free and wireless access control solutions, has further strengthened its UK sales team with a key new appointment. In response to increasing demand for its state-of-the-art access technology, products and solutions from an ever growing base of end users, David Hill has been appointed to the position of Area Sales Manager for the South and South East of England. David has an extensive security background, having worked in the industry for 25 years. He began his business life by training as a locksmith before broadening his experience by selling Access Control, CCTV, Locks, Safes, Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms and Gate Automation. As a SALTO Area Sales Manager he will be responsible for growing SALTO’s comprehensive market share in wireless and wire free advanced access control solutions across the Southern UK, as well as supporting distributors, installers, end-users and consultants. "I am very excited to be joining an industry leade... [more]

Swedish Storage Company Selstor relies on QNAP network recording to smooth its Security Management
posted on 03/01/2012

Background Swedish self-storage company Selstor® provides rental units to individuals and companies for a week or more. The storage units range from 1 to 30 square meters. Customers access their individually alarmed units with their own keys and codes, which are available seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. to midnight. Challenge Each of the six storage sites is easily accessible and secured with video surveillance cameras. As the importance of safe-keeping what customers paid to store in the storage space provided by storage service providers became more and more demanding, it became clear that Selstor would need to gradually upgrade and enhance the level of security of all sites while deploying better surveillance systems to new sites that are in planning stage. The company needed a reliable network recording solution that can work with the existing surveillance system as well as the automation system that were already in place. Solution Due to the unique characteristics of the type... [more]

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