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1. IT security and physical access control set for full convergence

   5 August 2014 4:39 pm Leave a Comment

   Physical, proximity smart card-based access control systems are to become fully integrated with IT identity management solutions in order to make both sets of systems faster and easier to use, industry experts forecast.

   Convergence eliminates the need for users to remember and carry separate cards or other devices for opening doors, logging onto computers, and accessing cloud-based applications.

   Furthermore, it also enables the inclusion of other high-value applications including cashless vending, time and attendance, and secure print management. There is growing demand for provisioning IT and physical access control system (PACS) credentials to a single card or smartphone, using a single set of processes. Beyond convenience, however, the convergence of credentials onto a single card or device can greatly improve security and reduce ongoing operational costs.

   It also centralises identity and access management, consolidates tasks and enables organisations to quickly and effectively use strong authentication throughout their infrastructure to protect access to all key physical and IT resources.

   The access control system developed by Access Control UK can operate up to 31 clocking stations, each of which can have up to twelve scanner controllers attached to it – in effect, the system can control access to 372 different areas of any given site.

   Door access can be limited by the access control software, which controls the access profile of each employee who is enrolled on the system via their fire roll call status.

   Both smart card and biometric access control scanners can be combined on the same network, giving you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of day. Sensitive or dangerous areas can easily be denied to those who do not have the appropriate security clearance.

   The access control system is completely bespoke and can be used to control most standard types of internal and external electro-magnetic door releases. In addition, your system can also control access control turnstiles, barriers and bollards.

2. Strong security partnerships help Police achieves impressive savings

   30 July 2014 12:15 pm Leave a Comment

   The strong and continued partnerships working between Police and private security firms has managed to help forces across the country reduce costs in the face of public sector budget cuts, said the the BSIA.

   The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) posted a detailed comment as an answer to a report published earlier this week by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC). The report praises the police forces’ response to budget cuts but still raises concerns around the impact on neighbourhood policing.

   Providing support services and performing back-office functions is a key way in which private security firms help to drive efficiency, said the BSIA. Indeed, many members of the BSIA already collaborate with police forces to provide a range of services, including here extensive site security, access control and visitor monitoring solutions.

   Encouraging more police forces to consider further engagement with private security firms is key to enabling police forces to meet the ongoing demands they face from budget cuts.

   Chief Executive of the BSIA, James Kelly, said: “It is not about creating a privatised police force, as many opponents of partnerships working would have us believe. In contrast, this is a case of private industry taking on support functions to aid the police in delivering the Government’s programme of reform.

   “The security industry already contributes significantly to assisting the police and emergency services if called upon to do so, and the BSIA will continue to engage with police forces, PCCs and Parliamentarians through its dedicated public affairs programme, to ensure that political thinking remains open to this diverse and innovative approach.”

   Access Control UK specializes in supplying fully integrated, vertical access control solutions, fully compatible with a variety of external systems, including CCTV.

   Whatever your requirements, Access Control UK specialists are available to help you get the best from your system. Whether you are expanding your site and require more equipment for wider access control, or need particular management information from employees access records, our helpdesk are on hand to advise.

   If you’d like to find out more about our advanced, yet very reliable solutions, just contact us or Book a Demo, our representatives will be more than happy to answer all of the questions and queries you might have.

3. Work on office-led regeneration project in London reaches final stages

   25 July 2014 4:45 pm Leave a Comment

   A construction company has started working on the latest stage in the Development Securities and SWIP Property Trust’s final phase of its office-led regeneration project in London, a news report in the local media was able to reveal.

   The new 167,000 sq ft 11-storey building, on the site of 12 Hammersmith Grove, includes speculative Grade A office provision, retail space and additional public realm works adjacent to Hammersmith tube station and opposite the Lyric Square in the centre of Hammersmith.

   Designed by Flanagan Lawrence, 12 Hammersmith Grove was funded by SWIP Property Trust, part of Aberdeen Asset Management, and is being delivered on the site of a former car park.

   Given the long-term planned use for this facility, implementing a very solid and reliable access control system across the entire site is a must, especially for those specific areas where access should be restricted.

   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.

4. Construction site thefts driving up project costs, research reveals

   18 July 2014 2:02 pm Leave a Comment

   A secure and reliable proximity card access control system designed to prevent unauthorized access, coupled with a high-performance CCTV surveillance system should be a must on every construction site manager’s checklist, given the fact that such locations are a prime target for thefts and vandalism.

   In fact, a worrying 60% of construction sites experience vandalism on a weekly (18%) or monthly (42%) basis, costing the construction industry over £1 million per week, research published by industry experts was able to reveal.

   The white paper suggests that a one-off single site theft can typically cost £50,000 in materials, plant & damage. This is because construction sites are perceived as ‘soft targets’ for arson attacks and metal thefts, with close to 209,000 acts of vandalism against business premises being recorded over the course of 2012/3.

   Further data obtained from the research also suggests that, in 2012, over 1,000 metal thefts occurred each week from commercial properties in the UK, accounting for 1 in 6 of all thefts across all sectors.

   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.

5. New defence rehabilitation centre set to be built near Loughborough

   14 July 2014 5:16 pm Leave a Comment

   A new Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre is set to built near Loughborough following an investment estimated at around £300m.

   The new facility will take over the services currently delivered at Headley Court and will be roughly four times larger than the current site. The Ministry of Defence argued that it will “improve and advance the cutting-edge treatments already available to injured members of the armed forces”.

   The Surgeon General, Air Marshal Paul Evans, added: “Thanks to the Duke of Westminster’s initiative and his generosity, and that of other benefactors, a new state-of-the-art medical rehabilitation centre will provide our injured troops with a remarkable place to recover and begin rebuilding their lives.”

   Considering the highly sensitive nature of the activity being carried out on the site, the MoD will most certainly make sure that it’s protected using a latest-generation, secure and reliable access control and management system.

   The access control system developed by Access Control UK can operate up to 31 clocking stations, each of which can have up to twelve scanner controllers attached to it – in effect, the system can control access to 372 different areas of any given site.

   Door access can be limited by the access control software, which controls the access profile of each employee who is enrolled on the system via their fire roll call status.

   Both smart card and biometric access control scanners can be combined on the same network, giving you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of day. Sensitive or dangerous areas can easily be denied to those who do not have the appropriate security clearance.

   The access control system is completely bespoke and can be used to control most standard types of internal and external electro-magnetic door releases. In addition, your system can also control access control turnstiles, barriers and bollards.

6. Electronic Access Control Systems Market to hit USD 31.2 Billion by 2019, research report estimates

   8 July 2014 2:43 pm Leave a Comment

   The global Electronic Access Control systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2014 to 2019, to reach an estimated value of USD 31,187.8 million in 2019, the new market report published by Transparency Market Research was able to reveal.

   The rather lengthy report called "Electronic Access Control Systems Market Global Forecast, Market Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2014 – 2019" points out that security has become one of the major concerns for every individual, organization and government agency. The high accuracy, convenience, and time efficiency of Electronic Access Control (EAC) systems have managed to further bolster the segment’s appeal in the global security market.

   The major end-users of EAC systems are the commercial sector followed by government and industrial sector. Most of the companies produce different types of EAC system products such as authentication systems (biometric and card based authentication systems), intruder alarm systems and perimeter security systems (free standing, buried cable and fence mounted security systems).

   The advancement of mobile devices and sensor technologies is currently generating a shift toward biometrics system. EAC system is majorly divided into three major technologies, authentication system (biometric and card based authentication system), intruder alarm system and perimeter security system (free standing, buried cable and fence mounted security system).

   The global market for EAC system in value term grew from USD 10.1 billion in 2009 to USD 15.4 billion in 2013, and is expected to grow to USD 31.2 billion in 2019 growing at a CAGR of 12.6%. The authentication system (largest market in 2013) increased by 13.1% CAGR during 2009-2013 to reach USD 11.7 billion in 2013.

7. Extensive student accommodations to be built at Swansea University

   27 June 2014 3:04 pm Leave a Comment

   545 new student apartments are set to be built on behalf of Swansea University by St. Modwen as part of a £50 million deal, bringing the total amount of new student residences to 1,462, a news report in the local media was recently able to reveal.

   The new development will also deliver important ancillary facilities for students and staff at the Bay Campus development, including a dedicated sports hall and recreational gym, a flood lit outdoor pitch, a crèche facility and a number of music practice rooms and communal space to support clubs and societies. In addition within this student facing complex there is the provision for a dedicated Students Union facility thereby creating first class amenities for campus users to enjoy.

   Rupert Joseland, South Wales’ regional director for St. Modwen, the land owner and partner developer for the Bay Campus said: "The development at the Swansea University Bay Campus is starting to take shape with many of the key buildings now well underway as the project’s first phase gears up to complete next year. This new campus development is a major highlight of St. Modwen’s ongoing 3,500 acre regeneration programme across South Wales and this latest agreement with the University is the next step in the vision to create a world-class educational establishment that will benefit students, staff and the local community for generations to come."

   Given the long-term planned use for this facility, implementing a very solid and reliable access control system across the entire site is a must, especially for those specific areas where access should be restricted (teachers-only areas, etc.).

   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.

8. Plymouth College of Art opens new £6m workshop

   23 June 2014 3:29 pm Leave a Comment

   The Plymouth College of Art has recently inaugurated a new £6m state-of-the-art workshop block that was built on an area of vacant land within the heart of Plymouth’s busy city centre. The four-storey building will provide 3,444m2 of specialist workshop space and will house ceramics, glass and digital design workshops, as well as student workstations, communal hubs and display areas.

   Construction services company Balfour Beatty was awarded the contract for building the new workshop. The scheme has seen close collaboration with the students and staff at the College through the provision of work experience, resulting in an apprenticeship with Balfour Beatty being awarded to one student. Students were also allowed supervised access to the site to collect waste materials to use on their projects and the team involved them in the design for the site hoardings.

   The developer incorporated a number of energy saving elements and design features in the building which is set to achieve the industry-recognised BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard, including the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof and heat recovery from kilns in the workshop, where hot water is heated to provide warmth for other buildings on campus. There was also a clear commitment to reducing waste on the project with 99.81% of all site waste recycled.

   Any modern building of this type should also be equipped with a suitable range of access restriction 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. New multi-million pound primary school to be built in Dorset

   17 June 2014 3:53 pm Leave a Comment

   Construction work on a new multi-million primary school in Dorset has recently started, with the main development works set to be completed by spring 2015, a news report in the local media could recently reveal.

   ISG is the main contractor for the Pimperne CE VC Primary School project. The £3.9m building will provide single-storey accommodation for pupils aged 5 to 11 and will include classrooms, a multi-use hall and outdoor hard and soft play areas.

   The primary school was established in 2005 in the premises of the former Pimperne CE VC First School, following a change of the education system in Blandford from three- to two-tier.

   A detailed study by Dorset County Council found the existing building could not be extended or replaced on the current site to accommodate the two additional year groups, so the council decided to replace the school on a new site in the village.

   Any educational organization wishing to ensure safe and secure access to its site for its employees should also consider the implementation of a very solid and reliable access control system, and this is specifically where Access Control UK could put its extensive experience in the field to very good use.

   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. Security and access control solutions revenues to reach $15B globally in 2014

    12 June 2014 4:33 pm Leave a Comment

    Revenues resulting from the sale of video surveillance equipment globally are expected to rise to $15 billion in 2014, up from $13.5 billion in 2013, the latest research from the IHS could reveal.

    The market research firm pointed out that the world market for video surveillance equipment grew by almost seven percent last year and that the ongoing migration from analog to IP also accelerated, with revenues from network equipment being higher in all four major world regions analyzed (Americas, China, ASIA, and EMEA).

    “IHS forecasts that the pace of transition will continue to be rapid in 2014 and 2015 before slowing slightly from 2016 onwards. In the next two years, a number of major vendors will continue focusing their efforts on their network equipment at the expense of analog,” said IHS Principal Analyst Jon Cropley.

    In terms of revenues, the market for network cameras was much larger than the analog camera market in 2013. However, unit shipments of network cameras are not forecast to exceed those of analog cameras until later in the decade.

    Access Control UK specializes in supplying fully integrated, vertical access control solutions, fully compatible with a variety of external systems, including CCTV.

    Whatever your requirements, Access Control UK specialists are available to help you get the best from your system. Whether you are expanding your site and require more equipment for wider access control, or need particular management information from employees access records, our helpdesk are on hand to advise.

    If you’d like to find out more about our advanced, yet very reliable solutions, just contact us or Book a Demo, our representatives will be more than happy to answer all of the questions and queries you might have.