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1. Global Access Control Market is set for stable, steady growth, new research reveals

   26 October 2015 4:59 pm Leave a Comment

   An access control system protects both tangible and intellectual assets from theft or compromise and, at the same time, it enables enterprises and organizations to limit access to data, networks and workstations to those authorized to have such access.

   The global market for access control systems is set for steady, stable growth in the near future, with the most important driving factors being the increasing wealth of the emerging economies, rising construction expenditure worldwide, constant rise in the crime rates and rising global gross domestic product of the countries, data from the ”Global Access Control Market Report: 2015 Edition” by ResearchMoz has been able to reveal.

   However, the growth of the market is impacted by certain challenges including vulnerability of attacks through access cards and duplication of locks. The key trends of the access control market shows a technological shift from mechanical to electromechanical locks, innovation in the technology and emergence of smartphone technology in the access control system.

   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.

2. Access Control Market in the UAE to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% during 2015-21

   21 October 2015 3:00 pm Leave a Comment

   The Access Control Market in the UAE is set to grow at an estimated composed annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% between 2015 and 2021, a recent news report has been able to reveal.

   The “UAE Access Control Systems Market (2015-2021): Market Forecast By Access Control Systems, Applications and Regions” report drawn up by Research and Markets also suggests that high growth of infrastructural development owing to the upcoming World Expo 2020, coupled with increasing security & IT spending is forecast to drive the market for access control systems in the UAE.

   In the UAE’s access control market, card based access control systems have captured a majority of the market share in 2014 and would lead through the forecast period; followed by biometrics and other access control systems.

   Amongst all the applications, commercial office vertical has generated the largest revenue share of the market pie in the country and would maintain its market leadership through the forecast period as well.

   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.

3. Plans approved for major redevelopment of Durham city centre

   12 October 2015 3:51 pm Leave a Comment

   Plans for a major redevelopment of the The Gates shopping centre in Durham city centre have been approved by the local authority, a recent news report in the local media has been able to find.

   Proposals include developing a cinema and a new riverside promenade featuring 35,000 sq ft of restaurant space and 253 student accommodation bed spaces.

   In addition, 23 retail units will be refurbished along with developing new entrances and the public realm. Work is due to start on the scheme in the New Year, with the new centre opening in two stages in 2018.

   Manish Chande, Senior Partner at Clearbell, the company who owns the shopping center, said: "The team has worked closely with Durham County Council on the vision for The Gates and we are delighted consent has been received for the scheme."

   "This redevelopment will create further job opportunities and provide the City with an enhanced leisure and retail offer. We are now focusing our efforts on securing occupiers for the development and looking forward to seeing the scheme come to realisation in the next couple of years."

   Taking into account the size of the new development and the range of activities that will be carried out within, 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. New £18m Student Development opens in Liverpool

   6 October 2015 2:29 pm Leave a Comment

   A new £18 million student accommodation facility in Liverpool featuring 323 purpose-built rooms in a mixture of en-suite flats and self-contained studio apartments has just opened in Liverpool, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The Glassworks project was developed on the site of a former glassworks factory, with construction work beginning in March 2014.

   Andy Whatson, Director of Crosslane Student Developments, who owns and operates the new development, said: "According to Liverpool council’s recently published student accommodation review up to 34,000 students need accommodation in Liverpool every year. We are pleased that we are able to help meet that demand with our newly opened site at Vauxhall Road and are keen to explore other opportunities in this vibrant city."

   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.

   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. New primary school to be built in Alconbury Weald development

   28 September 2015 3:48 pm Leave a Comment

   A new primary school is set to be built in the new Alconbury Weald development by Urban and Civic on behalf of the county council in Huntingdon, a recent news report has been able to reveal.

    

   The £8.9 million single-storey Ermine Street Church Academy will become a part of a vibrant new community, as the whole project will include 5,000 new homes on the site of a former airfield.

    

   The Y-shaped academy will comprise of three separate wings and contain 17 classrooms, with an additional six to be built during phase two of the project. The first phase of the school is due to open in September 2016 and will eventually accommodate 630 pupils following the second phase of its construction.

    

   In addition, the building will be partially powered by photovoltaic solar panels and is on track to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating.

    

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the building, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

    

   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.

6. New long-range iCLASS SE readers and cards offer enhanced flexibility

   16 September 2015 12:49 pm Leave a Comment

   The new long-range iCLASS SE readers and credentials developed by HID Global make it possible for organizations to combine parking, gate and door access control on a single card for a secure and convenient solution, the company has recently revealed.

   HID Global has expanded its iCLASS SE® platform with long-range ultra-high-frequency (UHF) solutions that provide new options for opening doors and parking gates from a distance. The convenient solution makes it possible to read credentials from inside vehicle at distances of up to 16.4 feet (5 meters) from the reader.

   The iCLASS SE U90 Long Range reader can be used from distances of up to 16.4 feet (5 meters) and features advanced encryption along with end-to-end communications technology for the industry’s highest level of UHF access control security. Also available is a dual-technology iCLASS SE and UHF credential for use with the UHF reader and other iCLASS SE platform readers, providing a single solution for seamless door, parking and gate control.

   The new solution enables a new range of capabilities, such as hands-free parking access at the gate without having to roll down the window, as well as “No-stop” hands-free parking access with the iCLASS SE U90 reader and UHF credentials offering a highly secure, long distance option for parking gate control and the additional benefit of improved vehicle flow through parking facilities.

   Other important features include integrated parking and gate control with building access – high frequency architectures can combine door and parking control on a single credential, and improved security, because the readers support OSDP to extend security across all communications connections, including long distances between readers and controllers.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of latest-generation access control technologies 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. £1m visitor centre to be built at a nature reserve in Lincolnshire

   7 September 2015 12:15 pm Leave a Comment

   A new £1m visitor centre that will include a café and will deliver educational information is set to be built at a nature reserve in Lincolnshire, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

   The new facility at Gilbralter Point Nature Reserve will replace the former visitor centre which suffered flood damage during a storm surge in December 2013. The new building will be raised on stilts to protect it from future flooding.

   The project is being funded by Lincolnshire County Council, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund.

   Ensuring that only authorized and vetted personnel has access to restricted areas of the premises is very important for any facility of this type, so the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

   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. Offices at London’s Old Bailey to undergo £59m refurbishment

   1 September 2015 12:03 pm Leave a Comment

   The 1980’s era building at 20 Old Bailey will undergo a comprehensive modernisation and upgrade programme, involving extensive structural alterations and internal remodelling, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   Further works include renewing the frontal elevation and the addition of two further floors at roof level.

   The project also involves remodelling three existing basement floors to provide cycle storage, changing, shower and locker facilities.

   On completion, the building will provide circa 240,000 sq ft of high-specification Cat A office accommodation.

   ISG was contracted to fit out London’s Old Bailey by global investment and advisory firm Blackstone. Stuart Deverill, ISG’s Southern Regional Managing Director, said: "This highly specialised and logistically complex project plays to our significant strengths delivering central London heavy office refurbishment schemes and underlines our commitment to forging strong relationships and working in partnership with our existing customer base."

   Considering the specific nature and the future use of the new site, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

   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.

9. Fingerprint Access Control Market To Hit $4.41 Billion by 2022

   26 August 2015 12:28 pm Leave a Comment

   The fingerprint access control market could reach $4.41 billion by the year 2022, a recent report released by Grand View Research has been able to reveal.

   The firm cites government security measures and consumer electronics applications as the main drivers of the global fingerprint access control market. In the case of the latter, the increasing adoption of fingerprint scanning technology in personal mobile devices offers a major revenue boost, especially as user authentication becomes “crucial in the e-commerce sector”, which presumably includes the growing field of mPayments.

   The report notes that optical, ultrasonic, capacitive, thermal, and pressure sensors are the dominant technologies in the market, with optical in the lead, valued at $900 million last year and expected to undergo annual growth of 7.5 percent (CAGR) until 2022.

   Strong growth is also expected in the areas of biometric time and attendance systems, biometric access control for sensitive government facilities, and various government initiatives and consumer electronics applications in the Asia Pacific region, as well as Latin America.

   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.

10. Ambitious £55m building and landscaping project at Kingston University receives planning permission

    18 August 2015 12:10 pm Leave a Comment

    The application for a very ambitious building and landscaping project at Kingston University has been approved by councillors on the Royal Borough of Kingston’s development control committee, a recent news report revealed.

    University officials claim that the scheme at Penrhyn Road campus will ‘transform’ the learning environment, as it will include a modern learning resources centre over several floors, a 300-seat multi-media auditorium, rehearsal and performance space for the University’s dance courses, as well as three new public landscaped areas.

    Construction work is due to start in summer 2016, with the new building and landscaping scheduled to be complete in late 2018.

    Kingston University’s Director of Estates Sean Woulfe said: "Local people and heritage groups have responded very warmly to this project. The design reflects the University’s intention to engage with the public and open up learning opportunities for everyone.

    "The colonnade draws people in, and the lively landscaped terraces showcase the University’s learning activities to everyone passing by, on this key gateway to the town centre."

    Considering the specific nature and the future use of the building, the implementation of a solid and reliable Access Control system on the premises is certainly a must.

    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.