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Webinar: The Benefits of Using Biometric Authentication for Access Control

May 15, 2013
SSI Editor-in-Chief Scott Goldfine will host a Fujitsu-sponsored Webinar titled "The Benefits of Using Biometric Authentication for Access Control" on May 21 at 2 p.m. EDT.

Lenel, Traka Announce Reseller Agreement

May 7, 2013
Traka USA, a developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions, and Lenel Systems Int’l have signed an agreement that allows Lenel to resell three base levels of Traka key cabinets to its customers in North America and Latin America.

Kastle Systems Enters Smart Video Market With CheckVideo Buy

April 30, 2013
Kastle Systems Int’l, a provider of managed security solutions, announced it has acquired cloud-based intelligent video surveillance manufacturer CheckVideo for an undisclosed amount.

Stanley Expands Partnership With Iris Biometrics Provider

March 27, 2013
Stanley Security Solutions (SSS), part of Stanley Black & Decker, has extended its partnership with EyeLock, a provider of iris-based identity authentication solutions.

PSIA Releases Access Control, Intrusion Detection Profiles

March 20, 2013
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has released two new profiles — one for access control and the other for intrusion detection — as well as a tool for testing whether products conform to the profiles.

HID Global, RedCloud to Demonstrate Integrated Solution at ISC West

March 20, 2013
HID Global has expanded its partnership with RedCloud to integrate and resell HID’s EDGE EVO and VertX EVO networked access control solutions into RedCloud’s portfolio of Web-based networked access control appliances

Complexity Among Perceived Barriers to Electronic Access Control Within Buildings

February 20, 2013
During a focus group discussion with the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies learned that 90% BOMA members’ tenants are still using mechanical locks and keys in their offices and workplaces.

SIA Opposes Texas Bills, Says RFID Technology Keeps Students Safe

February 7, 2013
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has voiced its opposition to proposed legislation in Texas that would prohibit the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology as a means to identify, transmit information about, or track the location of students.

HID Global, BehavioSec Add New Layer of Protection to Fraud Detection System

February 1, 2013
HID Global and behavioral biometrics company BehavioSec have collaborated to offer a new layer of protection to prevent identity fraud.

Urban Alarm Preps D.C. Schools on Active Shooter Response

January 31, 2013
In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Urban Alarm hosted its “Session on Active Shooter Preparation” to help K-12 schools find affordable, effective ways to protect students and staff.

Rapid Security Solutions Acquires Access Control Integrator

January 24, 2013
Rapid Security Solutions (RSS) has acquired Lake Worth, Fla.-based Armenti Construction and Access Control (ACAS). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Report: EACS Market Will Eclipse $16B by 2017

January 24, 2013
The global electronic access control systems (EACS) market could be worth $16.3 billion by 2017, according to a new market research report published by market researcher MarketsandMarkets.

HID Global Acquires Codebench

January 8, 2013
HID Global announced Tuesday it has acquired Codebench, a provider of physical security identity management (PSIM) solutions.

Report: Plenty of Opportunities for Access Control as a Service

January 7, 2013
According to “The North American and European Markets for Access Control as a Service (ACaaS)” report by IMS Research, ACaaS offers additional revenue and end-user penetration opportunities that traditional access control solutions do not.

RS2 to Host 2013 Dealer Conference Next Month

January 7, 2013
RS2 Technologies, a provider of access control systems, will host its 2013 Dealer Conference at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk Hotel, Feb. 17-20.

SSI's Top 10 Podcasts of 2012

January 2, 2013
As 2011 comes to a close, SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION encourages readers to reflect on the many developments that have transpired in the electronic security industry during the past 12 months. To that end, the SSI staff has compiled a series of 'Top 10' lists based reader popularity. Following are the 10 most played podcasts on securitysales.com in 2012:

SSI’s Top 10 Videos of 2012

December 31, 2012
As 2012 comes to a close, SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION encourages readers to reflect on the many developments that have transpired in the electronic security industry during the past 12 months. To that end, the SSI staff has compiled a series of 'Top 10' lists based reader popularity. Following are the 10 most viewed videos on securitysales.com in 2012:
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SSI’s Most Read Access Control News Items for 2012

December 29, 2012
As 2012 comes to a close, SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION encourages readers to reflect on the many developments that have transpired in the electronic security industry during the past 12 months. To that end, the SSI staff has compiled a series of 'Top 10' lists based on reader popularity. Following are the 10 most viewed news items on the Access Control channel on securitysales.com in 2012:

SSI’s Top 10 Blogs of 2012

December 21, 2012
As 2012 comes to a close, SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION encourages readers to reflect on the many developments that have transpired in the electronic security industry during the past 12 months. To that end, the SSI staff has compiled a series of 'Top 10' lists based reader popularity. Following are the 10 most viewed blogs on securitysales.com in 2012:
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HID Forecasts Leading Access Control Trends for 2013 (Part 1)

December 20, 2012
HID Global has released its annual Top 10 list of access control trends for the coming year, which focus heavily Near Field Communications (NFC), adoption of mobile devices and cloud-based services. Following are the trends, Nos. 1-5, with explanations:
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