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1. Biometric fingerprint readers remain a cost-effective access control solution, experts believe

   24 May 2017 9:55 am Leave a Comment

   Biometric fingerprint readers continue to be some of the most cost-effective access control systems on the market, experts believe.

   According to a report published by TechSci Research, the global biometrics market size is set to cross $24 Billion by 2021, while a further report from Technavio on the global multimodal biometrics market indicated CAGR of more than 15% over the forecast period. Of this marked growth, fingerprint recognition technology holds the largest single factor authentication segment and is predicted to continue to hold this pole position for the foreseeable future.

   Richard Forsyth, UK & Ireland Sales Manager of ievo Ltd, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems – and partners to Access Control UK’s parent company, Tensor, explains this growth:

   “In light of recent appalling terrorist attacks across the world, the need for security has never been greater. Whilst travel and immigration will no doubt continue to hold the largest share of the biometric system market, and the USA still the largest customer, I suspect the less dramatic use of fingerprint readers across a wide range of sectors is actually the main driver of growth, certainly for ourselves.”

   Access Control UK – suppliers of biometric access control systems that meet and exceed all your requirements

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

2. Biometric identification systems to be used for prison monitoring and identification across correctional facilities and prisons

   19 May 2017 3:08 pm Leave a Comment

   Biometric identification systems are becoming increasingly popular for correctional facilities and prisons, as they have the potential to fundamentally change the way in which jailers and correctional officers do their jobs on a day-to-day basis.

   Beginning with the booking process, one of the most important things jail or prison staff has to do is establish the subject’s identity by collecting readable fingerprints.

   Because of the large number of prisoners in some facilities, correctional organizations are sometimes finding it difficult to securely manage their identification records. Because of this, many prisons and jails are moving away from collecting fingerprints via the traditional ink-and-roll 10-card and adopting biometric fingerprint identification technology.

   Many facilities have already implemented some form of biometrics for inmate identification. In these facilities, once an individual’s electronic fingerprint is scanned, it is attached to that inmate’s in-custody records so that any time a CO or other correctional employee has a need to verify that person’s identity, the information is at their fingertips in the facility database.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of biometric access control systems that meet and exceed all your requirements

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

3. Global Electronic Access Control Market Set To Grow 9.3% Annually, Report Suggests

   8 May 2017 2:52 pm Leave a Comment

   The global electronic access control (EAC) market was valued at $ 4.7 billion in 2015 and is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% through 2024, according to a report published by ResearchandMarkets.

   The EAC market has been majorly driven by increasing need to achieve enhanced physical and data security at various residential, commercial, industrial and government and defense facilities. With increasing vulnerabilities in data security and rising need to secure these facilities, EAC systems have gained immense popularity in the recent years, according to the report.

   In addition, with the rise of innovative technologies such as sensors and biometrics, access control providers have been engaged in design and development of advanced access control solutions for various end-use industries. Moreover, the rise of web-based access control solutions has further fueled the adoption of access control due to its ease of installation, scalability and accessibility.

   Access Control UK – Experts in access control

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

4. Adoption of biometric access control solutions is still slow, market research suggests

   28 April 2017 11:13 am Leave a Comment

   The adoption of biometric access control solutions and fingerprint readers is still lagging behind its smart card-based counterparts, market research reports have been able to suggest.

   As of 2015, biometric reader sales accounted for just 30 percent of access control reader sales in the Americas, ranking third behind both 125 kHz proximity and smart card readers in popularity.

   Biometric access control solutions offer a much more personalised and more secure system. The security of enrollment is higher with biometrics than cards as the credential is linked to a user at enrollment so the user must always be present when requesting access. This is particularly sought after in installations when end users are attempting to reduce credential sharing between those entering a building.

   Due to the lack of a physical card being assigned, there is far less risk of credentials being lost or duplicated. It is nearly impossible to lose a fingerprint or request a new one, duplicating a face without arousing suspicion is also significantly more difficult than cloning a proximity card. In addition, the end-user does not have to worry about the monetary cost of reproducing new credentials; this is particularly relevant to sites where potentially thousands of credentials need to be assigned.

   Financial intuitions are by far the biggest users of biometric technology and seem to be the most progressive when it comes to new technology adoption. Frictionless biometric access has had the biggest interest from IT and finance users but is also popular in the healthcare sector where users wear surgical scrubs and only eye is not covered.

   Growth of the market for biometrics, mostly fingerprint readers, in the manufacturing and industrial sector has also increased in recent years as these systems are introduced for time and attendance functions and access control. There are now projects launched that are completely designed using biometrics as the primary credential type.

   The educational sector access control market has started to see the uptake of biometrics. Access control technological developments at the university level are aimed at showing how progressive the campus is in order to boost applications. In the biometric reader market, education systems originally started with standard fingerprint readers but are increasingly moving towards finger vein technologies.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of biometric access control systems that meet and exceed all your requirements

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

5. Integrated Access Control Systems and IOT to become the backbone of building security

   13 April 2017 1:39 pm Leave a Comment

   Integrated access control systems which fully leverage the advantages provided by IoT (Internet of Things) technologies will become the backbone of building security, experts believe.

   Access control systems that adopt and drive open standards for interoperability will provide extreme scalability and increased ROI, while delivering better integration capabilities. Customers seeking to integrate new access control technologies, plus intrusion, elevator control, building automation, IoT and third-party applications into a common platform will be able to manage these systems more efficiently via a single infrastructure.

   Additionally, the integration of cloud and IoT technologies with traditional access control systems will drive new, powerful tools that simplify and accelerate the deployment and management of PACS (physical access control). Cloud-based monitoring services that emerge from combining PACS with smart building applications will deliver robust analytics that proactively pinpoint and troubleshoot potential system failures. They will also monitor secure connections between peripherals and trigger firmware updates to address potential cyber threats. IoT functionality embedded into PACS panels will enable connections to the cloud-based services to simplify activation of these capabilities.

   Organisations will begin to see the pay-off of using cyber-secure, interoperable solutions that leverage the cloud and IoT as customers embrace open hardware as the foundation for their PACS.

   Access Control UK – the go-to company for secure, reliable and affordable access control systems

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   An UK-based manufacturer, we have over 30 years’ experience in designing, installing and commissioning outstanding security solutions. We take great pride in our commitment to provide the best possible customer care and adhere to the highest British and International security standards, which is why we’ve been formally accredited by several accreditation bodies (visit our Accreditations page for more information).

   The Access Control Systems supplied by Access Control UK are modular and fully scalable in design, thus allowing you to build your access control system to match your specific requirements, whether you’re a small company with under 250 personnel or a large multinational corporation.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

6. Physical access control systems (PACS) for hospitals require a very flexible approach, experts argue

   29 March 2017 11:04 am Leave a Comment

   The implementations of physical access control systems (PACS) in hospitals will require an increasingly flexible approach as institutions must keep pace with security threats through the use of an open and expandable infrastructure that supports ongoing improvements, security experts believe.

   As information security and physical security needs converge, hospitals must also carefully examine how to maximize their investments. Physical access control system (PACS) solutions that are based on dynamic technologies will be adaptable to changing hospital needs and the latest best practices as security threats evolve.

   Modern access control solutions support many access control applications on the same smart card. For instance, they enable physicians, nurses, researchers and administrative staff to carry a single card that provides access to the parking lot, main door, emergency room and pharmacy, and can also be used for visual ID verification, time-and- attendance, payroll transactions, tapping in and out of computer applications and cafeteria purchases. Storing biometrics on the smart card can deliver strong, multi-factor authentication in laboratories, research centers, and other sensitive areas.

   Many institutions also want a path to IP-based PACS solutions as an alternative to expand, customize and integrate PACS with other security solutions that can share the same network. Networked access control can streamline infrastructure enhancements and modifications. It also facilitates adding wireless locksets that connect with the online access control system, reducing wiring costs and eliminating the problems of easy-to-lose keys — while providing near-online and near-real-time control of the opening.

   IP-based solutions also provide a single, integrated system for combining security, access control, video surveillance and incident response, perimeter detection and alarm monitoring systems. Hospitals can invest in a single, unified IP network, and logically control multiple technologies that previously co-existed only on a physical level. Plus, they can leverage their existing credential investment to seamlessly add logical access control for network log-on, and achieve a fully interoperable, multi-layered security solution across company networks, systems and facilities.

   Access Control UK – experts in designing and deploying integrated access control systems for hospitals

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

7. Enhanced access control measures to be deployed at South African university following armed robbery

   20 March 2017 10:27 am Leave a Comment

   Improved access control measures are set to be deployed at the University of Johannesburg following a recent mass armed robbery, a recent news report has been able to reveal.

   The 13 students were studying in a laboratory at Auckland Park’s Kingsway Campus at 10.30pm when they were held up at gunpoint. The suspects took the students’ cellphones and laptops and fled on foot.

   “UJ security personnel were alerted and immediately responded to the scene,” said university spokesperson Herman Esterhuizen.

   “The suspects fired shots at close range at the reaction unit in the car park and fled. UJ’s reaction unit responded with warning shots and pursued the suspects. Some of the stolen goods were later recovered on campus,” he said.

   The university’s strategic communications senior manager, Kaamini Reddy, said: “Initiatives to significantly elevate security measures are being revised on the campuses and at student residences to ensure the safety and security of our students at all times. UJ is actively engaging with the South African Police Service, emergency services, local ward counsellors, and the City of Johannesburg to protect students on campus and in the vicinity of its campuses.”

   Access Control UK – Expert suppliers of electronic access control systems for the educational sector

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

8. Need for physical and data security to drive growth in electronic access control, experts suggest

   6 March 2017 4:13 pm Leave a Comment

   The need to achieve enhanced physical and data security at various residential, commercial, industrial and government and defence facilities will represent one of the major growth factors for the electronic access control segment, a market research report has been able to reveal recently.

   According to a new market research report published by Credence Research, the global electronic access control market stood at US$ 4,673.1 Mn in 2015 and is estimated to expand with a CAGR of 9.3% from 2016 to 2024.

   With increasing vulnerabilities in data security and rising need to secure data centers, electronic access control systems have gained immense popularity in the recent years. In addition, with the rise of innovative technologies such as sensors and biometrics, access control providers have been engaged in design and development of advanced access control solutions for various end-use industries.

   Moreover, the rise of web-based access control solutions has further fueled the adoption of access control due to its ease of installation, scalability and accessibility.

   Some of the factors driving the growth in the electronic access control market include rising vulnerability of various buildings and facilities in terms of data security. Growing concerns pertaining to physical access to critical locations within the premises have compelled the deployment of advanced access control systems in various organizations.

   Despite the advantages, lack of technological awareness and hesitancy towards investing in latest IT solutions have restricted the growth in the access control systems market. However, rise of access control as a service (ACaaS) offering advanced solutions at an affordable timely fee has contributed to the higher adoption of access control solutions in various end-use industries.

   In addition, technological advancements in readers and on-going expansion of facilities are expected to further fuel the growth in the services segment. Thereby, the overall access control market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

   Access Control UK – Your trusted suppliers of electronic access control systems

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

9. Fingerprint access control systems’ market to record strong growth, report finds

   15 February 2017 2:27 pm Leave a Comment

   The fingerprint access control systems’ market is set to record a very strong level of growth over the next few years as a direct result of increased security spending by both state authorities and private companies, a recent market research report has suggested.

   Fingerprint access control systems are used to control and monitor access to a particular complex by scanning human fingerprints in order to keep out intruders and keep the respective area safe. Fingerprint patterns of authorized personnel are stored in the processing units of fingerprint accent control systems and used to find a match for the fingerprint being presented. Usage of fingerprint access control systems is increasing across the world due to the higher standard of security these provide.

   Application of fingerprint access control systems is common in crucial sectors such as commercial, consumer electronics, government, military and defence, health care, and banking and finance. Demand for fingerprint access control systems is expected to increase in each of these application segments in the next few years, with the increasingly favourable regulatory scenario and rising usage of smartphones for business and monetary transactions expected to emerge as influential factors determining the trajectory of the market.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of fingerprint access control systems that meet and exceed all your requirements

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

10. Global Access Control Market Set to Grow by 7% in 2017, Report Suggests

    31 January 2017 10:50 am Leave a Comment

    The global access control market is set to grow at grow by 6.8 percent in 2017 and exceed $4.2 billion, as access control continues to play a larger role in enterprise applications as a result of deeper integrations with video surveillance, business processes and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, a recent research report from IHS Markit has been able to suggest.

    The report points out that the increased use of mobile credentials and new biometric technologies would be among the top hardware trends to watch in the market during 2017 along with logical/physical integrations and remote services such as Access Control-as-a-Service (ACaaS).

    Furthermore, it also forecasts that the global unit shipments of IP-enabled access controllers will grow at double the rate of other panel variants in 2017. The growth of the market for IP-based panels reflects greater use of web-based and online products, because, as access control systems move from PC-based to mobile-based control elements, the associated infrastructure will likely follow suit.

    In terms of biometrics, IHS Markit forecasts an increasing interest in facial recognition over iris recognition, since facial recognition is easier to install and does not have (unfounded) concerns for health. For this reasons, the market for facial recognition is predicted to grow rapidly over the next five years.

    Access Control UK – Experts in access control

    Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

    The access control systems supplied by Access Control UK also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

    If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.