Turnstiles have been deployed in Venice in an attempt to limit the massive flows of tourists in its streets, a news report has been able to suggest. The tourists heading to the Cannaregio district and to the part of the Castello district bordering San Giovanni e Paolo have been allowed to transit through, but the […]
Although smart cards remain the most popular form factors used for access control applications, the market evolution is pushing access control implementers toward technology convergence, exploring and combining RFID, NFC, Bluetooth, biometrics and smart cards. alongside smart devices including mobile and wearables, a recent market research report from ABI Research has been able to suggest. […]
Places of worship (especially modern ones) often require as much security as any other venue where people congregate on a continuous basis, and this is exactly the reason why an integrated access control and CCTV video surveillance system has been deployed at a cathedral in Knoxville, Tennessee, a recent news report in the local media […]
Biometric and opto-electronic technologies are becoming increasingly popular for building access control solutions, a news report on this topic has been able to suggest. Biometrics technology is largely considered to offer a high degree of security and is extremely user-friendly – but its success relies on the effective application of highly efficient optoelectronic components, designed […]
Advanced, secure access control systems using the latest technologies are a must for securing modern infrastructure and facilities, as the challenges facing these type of sites become increasingly more complex and difficult to tackle, experts believe. Any type of intrusion, including low-level ones, can cause nuisance, disruption, damage and loss of assets. At a higher […]
As wearable devices becoming increasingly popular – and indeed, a part of everyday life – their impact and possible uses for enforcing workplace security is undeniable, industry experts believe. British workers have already become very well accustomed to wearables – in fact, a recent survey from SHP revealed 45% of the UK workforce would feel […]
Using keys to manage access to one’s office building or business premises is one of the least secure access control solutions – they can be easily replicated should they fall into the wrong hands, not to mention that retrieving them from former employees can prove to be a very difficult process. Replacing locks for an […]
Construction companies who want to improve their chances of winning tenders need to focus on solving challenges related to productivity, profitability, performance, labour and technology, experts in the field believe. Most construction firms are certainly innovative when using technology to present projects to clients and when executing on those projects. They’re increasingly using tools like […]
A Nigerian port operator has announced plans to install extensive access control systems in its terminal as part of a drive to improve overall security at the facility, a news report in the local media has been able to reveal. Ports & Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), a concessionaire in Nigerian port, said it has invested […]
An US-based university is currently in the process of deploying a biometric access control and authentication solution that will act as an effective alternative to the student ID cards, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal. Students at Marshall University will soon be able to enter campus dining halls […]
