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1. Access Control Systems are a must for Any New Building in the Educational Segment

   11 July 2016 12:17 pm Leave a Comment

   A solid and reliable access control system is a must for any new building that is set to serve an educational purpose, as will be the case with the new £21 million academy building project in Swindon, set to be built by BAM over the next few years.

   The company will create a three-storey secondary teaching school for Great Western Academy (GWA) at Tadpole Farm in North West Swindon. Work is due to begin in January 2017, with completion scheduled for July 2018.

   Designed by international design practice Scott Brownrigg, the new facility will cater for 1,210 pupils providing modern study/teaching facilities including ICT, Science and Maths, Design and Technology and the Creative Arts (Music, Drama and Dance). Sports facilities include a Sports Hall, outdoor football pitches, and a multi-use games area.

   Pat Griffin, Design Manager for BAM Construction, said: “One reason we have a strong track record in the education field is that we are a collaborative company, and what drives our work is a thorough understanding of our client’s needs and forming successful partnerships with them. Part of that involves understanding their community and the people whom their building serves, so the consultation is important to us and we look forward to hearing the views of local people.”

   Access Control UK – the access control supplier of choice for the educational segment

   Whatever your requirements, Access Control UK specialists are available to help you get the best from your system.

   Access Control UK are leading providers of proximity smart card and biometric access control systems and software for both large and small companies.

   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.

2. New RFID-based access control system deployed at Karachi port

   6 July 2016 10:28 am Leave a Comment

   A new, high-end RFID-based access control system has been deployed at a Karachi port in an attempt to bolster security, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

   The newly-installed Radio Frequency Identification System at the Ernakulam Wharf of the Kochi Port includes a sensor-based facility that recognizes vehicles at wharf gates. It aims to regulate the movement of vehicles, cargo, and people in the sensitive wharf area.

   Under the new system, port users will be given RFID tags, which have to be fixed on the windshields of vehicles. Access is granted when the sensor of the system captures and recognizes the vehicle at the gate.

   The system works on ultra-high frequency signals, and every entry and exit of vehicles is stored in a system, which enables long period of storage with easy retrieval facility of historical data at any point in time.

   The introduction of RFID is one of the key measures adopted under the modernisation plan of India’s seaports, formulated by the Centre for port sector security and efficiency enhancement.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of secure and reliable RFID-based 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.

3. New renewable energy plant to be built in Kent

   27 June 2016 11:56 am Leave a Comment

   Construction work has started on a new renewable energy plant in Kent, a recent news report has been able to suggest.

   Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor (BWSC) has begun work on the £140 million biomass facility will generate power and heat requirements for Discovery Park in Sandwich.

   Around 300 construction jobs will be created by the project, with biomass fuel sourced from various wood types, including coppice grown locally in Kent and East Sussex.

   Paul Barber, Managing Director at Discovery Park, said: “The agreement to press ahead with the new biomass energy plant, not only represents a major investment in the site, but puts the park in the unique position of being supplied with a reliable source of green energy.

   “The new biomass plant, is a vital part of ensuring the site’s ongoing success – part of a number of investments and ongoing work that will not only create jobs and prosperity for East Kent but increases its sustainability too.”

   Access Control UK – the access control supplier of choice for the industrial sector

   Whatever your requirements, Access Control UK specialists are available to help you get the best from your system.

   Access Control UK are leading providers of proximity smart card and biometric access control systems and software for both large and small companies.

   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.

4. Multi-application and hybrid smart cards among the top three trends for global contactless smart cards in banking, research suggests

   20 June 2016 3:35 pm Leave a Comment

   Emergence of multi-application smart cards, introduction of hybrid smart cards and the increased adoption of electronic purses will be the top three emerging trends for the global contactless smart cards market in the banking sector until 2020, recent research from Techavio has been able to find.

   Multi-application smart cards have shared storage and information processing. They have the ability to perform multiple applications such as access control, verification, and identification of an individual.

   Hybrid smart cards come with a dual-interface, a combination of contactless and contact interfaces, on a single card. Such cards have shared storage and processing of information, thus eliminating the need to carry multiple cards. Hybrid smart card authentication requires smart card middleware, a smart card, a smart card reader, and a smart card PIN. As data and information can be consolidated on one smart card, it provides ease of handling. The availability of hybrid cards will lead to the increased adoption of contactless smart cards, which will support further market growth until 2020.

   An electronic purse is a contactless payment card that can replace the use of currency while making monetary transactions. These cards are issued by banks and are preloaded with monetary funds. Electronic purses can be swiped at merchant POS systems and the value of the transaction is deducted from the card. Monetary funds can be transferred to the payment card using an ATM or via net banking. These cards help make quick monetary transactions.

   “One of the major drivers in the market is the need for a tamper-resistant information storage system. Cards embedded with magnetic tapes only store information about end-users’ accounts. These cards can be easily tampered with, which can result in loss of information or data. This also increases the chances of identity theft. However, contactless smart cards are tamper resistant as information stored on them can only be accessed with a PIN, which is difficult to decode,” said Amrita Choudhury, one of Technavio’s lead industry analysts for enterprise application.

   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 £30 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) set to be built at the University of Central Lancashire

   14 June 2016 10:23 am Leave a Comment

   Plans to build a new £30 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have been approved, with construction work set to start later this year, a news report has been able to recently reveal.

   Features of the development, which is part of UCLan’s £200m Campus ‘Masterplan’, include creating an integrated engineering hub for teaching, research and knowledge exchange. The scheme has been identified as a ‘signature project’ within Lancashire’s Strategic Economic Plan and has secured £10.5 million via the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) Lancashire ‘Growth Deal’ with Government.

   A further £5m cash injection was provided from Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) which will be used to equip the facility with advanced technology and specialist equipment. A European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) application has also been made to support industry engagement.

   Michael Ahern, chief operating officer at UCLan, said: “The approval for work to begin is an important moment for the University and the future redevelopment of Preston. A true flagship development for the city, the EIC will be a powerful hub for developing and nurturing talent that will help the UK retain its place as a leader in engineering and innovation.”

   Access Control UK – the access control supplier of choice for the educational segment

   Whatever your requirements, Access Control UK specialists are available to help you get the best from your system.

   Access Control UK are leading providers of proximity smart card and biometric access control systems and software for both large and small companies.

   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. Development continues on £130m BFI Film Centre Project

   1 June 2016 3:27 pm Leave a Comment

   The new £130 million film, TV and moving image centre building in South Bank, London is now one step closer after the British Film Institute (BFI) has managed to secure up to £87m towards the projects total cost, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The International Centre for Film, TV and the Moving Image will form the “final piece” of London’s South Bank Cultural Quarter and is expected to be open in 2022. It will be built on the Hungerford car park site and will include a gallery, three cinema screens and an education centre.

   The BFI is working alongside key landowners, the South Bank Centre, Braeburn Estates, Jubilee Gardens Trust and Lambeth Council to ensure the development will be “sensitively designed to complement an expanded Jubilee Gardens”.

   As part of the project, Braeburn Estates will create 6,500 sq m of new green parkland on Jubilee Gardens.

   Considering the future specific use for the building, the implementation of a very sturdy and resilient solution for controlling access to the building is also a very important stage, and this is specifically where Access Control UK can put its extensive experience to very good use. We employ 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 hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

7. Farnborough International Venue to Undergo Major Expansion

   25 May 2016 2:47 pm Leave a Comment

   One of the UK’s most iconic exhibition venues, the Farnborough International venue in Hampshire is set to undergo a major expansion programme in the near future, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

   The new £30m scheme will include a 12,500 sq m exhibition hall and conference centre, as well as multi-purpose function rooms and restaurants, taking the entire new facility to 20,000 sq m of event space.

   Michael Watton, Venue Director, said: “The new exhibition and conference centre is an extremely important project for Farnborough International and is a marker of our ongoing growth and long-standing reputation for national and international events and conferences. We look forward to the start of construction and to working in partnership with Wates to deliver this excellent scheme.”

   The project will be part-funded by the Local Enterprise Partnership, Enterprise M3, Hampshire County Council, Rushmoor Borough Council and Barclays.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of choice of advanced access control and security systems

   Given the level of security required for such a building, implementing a very solid access control and surveillance system is really a must, and this is specifically where Access Control UK could leverage its extensive experience in this field.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here RFID, 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. Government deploys biometric access control systems at all public buildings

   16 May 2016 11:26 am Leave a Comment

   South Korea’s government has decided to step up the level of security around its public buildings and will deploy new access control systems based on facial recognition at all of its size, a news source can reveal.

   The public sector buildings currently see about 32,000 employees and 6,000 visitors on a daily basis, and use a security system based on ID cards. However, earlier this year, an individual managed to gain entry to one government building five times over the course of February and March after stealing multiple ID cards, aiming to alter the results of his civil service exam.

   This high-profile case prompted the security upgrade, suggesting that government officials may already have been considering biometric access control prior to the breach. Plus, South Korean government’s implementation of advanced physical access control is very much in keeping with its increasingly sophisticated approach to digital security in other areas.

   Facial recognition is the latest security feature from Access Control UK in defying intruders attempting to break into your business. The facial recognition system is the ultimate in user authentication applications. Powered by proprietary system design and proven near-infrared facial recognition technologies, it provides superior accuracy and reliability over other facial recognition systems. Equipped with the most advanced DSP technology, it requires no external computer to operate. The near-infrared-based facial recognition technology can be added to your smart card building access system.

   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. Access Control Systems deliver extensive protection for offices containing sensitive information

   11 May 2016 3:52 pm Leave a Comment

   A secure and reliable access control system is the best solution to make sure that only the right persons have access to potentially sensitive information found within office buildings, such as the new office building for the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) that is set to be built in Taunton in the near future.

   Work is due to get underway through the design stages with the Design Team, Cost Consultants and Main Contractor before seeking Planning permission later this year. The UKHO will meet costs associated with the new office from business receipts as a self-funding agency.

   Existing buildings on the site will be demolished, while land at the front of the site will be sold for redevelopment.

   The UKHO is due to move into its new office in 2019.

   UKHO Chief Executive John Humphrey said: “The redevelopment of UKHO’s Admiralty Way site will see the construction of a new environmentally friendly office to create a modern, collaborative working environment. As well as bringing cost efficiency, the new building will deliver up-to-date technology and working conditions to enable UKHO to sustain a long-term future as a data-centric organisation.”

   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. Fingerprint Access Control System Market to reach $4.76 Billion by 2023, report suggest

    3 May 2016 2:52 pm Leave a Comment

    The Fingerprint Access Control System Market size is projected to generate revenue of USD 4.76 billion by 2023, a new research report by Global Market Insights has recently suggested.

    The reason for future growth is related especially to the fact that multimodal biometrics based products have attracted popularity especially in e-IDs and passport verification systems. Integration of biometrics with consumer electronics particularly in smartphones has made the technology easily accessible for the public.

    The report points out that capacitive systems are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2016 to 2023. This technique makes the reader reliable as it is more difficult to fake enrolment. Furthermore, the optical fingerprint scanners market is likely to exceed USD 1.75 billion by 2023.

    Ultrasonic scanning technique records fingerprint by very high frequency sound and is expected to be used in smartphones to measure 3D fingerprint images. Thermal scanning measures temperature differences over time as the finger is moved across a narrow array of sensors.

    Government and commercial sectors dominated fingerprint access control system market share in 2015. Consumer electronics applications had a small revenue base, but are forecast to grow at over 10% CAGR over the forecast timeframe. Growing personal electronics industry that includes smartphones, tablets, and PCs is responsible for high estimated growth.

    Access Control UK – here to answer all your access control needs and 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.