Access Control & Identity Management



SA's first security city
July 2005
A new concept in secure living is being developed at Midstream Estates in Midrand, Gauteng, the first of what ABSA chairperson Dr Danie Cronje calls 'security cities'. The concept is expected to explode ...

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Brooklands security boosted by biometrics
July 2005
The current buzzword in access control, the world over, is 'biometrics'. Simply put, this means that one uses certain unique elements of the human body for the verification or authentication of an individual. ...

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Intercom systems for various applications
July 2005, Regal Security Distributors SA
One of the most important functions of all security residential estates is to have controlled and supervised access at all entrance and exit points. Biometric access, proximity tag and card systems, keypad ...

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Limtech launches BioLock
July 2005
Limtech recently added the BioLock to its range of biometric solutions. BioLock specifically targets the residential market for homes and complex security, but also has applications for offices, stock ...

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Garage door automation with battery back-up
July 2005, Black Point Tech cc t/a BPT
Came, distributed by TRI-BPT Automation, has announced the all-new VER garage motor for overhead and sectional garage doors not only boasts the latest features and specifications, it now offers a solution ...

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Add up to eight doors of access control
July 2005
Napco's new GeminiAccess adds one to eight doors of access. The GeminiAccess Control Module, GEM-ACM1D adds integrated access control to the burglar alarm functions of the GEM-X255 255-Zone Hybrid Control ...

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Convenience vs security: How well do biometrics work?
June 2005
Biometric devices can be adjusted to favour security or user convenience

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Security a top priority at Mount Isa Mines
June 2005
The site boasts world-leading security systems technology in the form of cutting-edge Cardax FT, a comprehensive Microsoft Windows-based security system

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Local, integrated access control
June 2005, Information Security
Building upon a wealth of experience gained through the development of System 42 and associated hardware (Syclon), Entex introduces a locally developed product capable of delivering the latest access ...

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Lenel's government smartcard solution
June 2005, Infrastructure
Lenel Systems International, a developer of systems for commercial security markets, has announced that its flagship OnGuard Total Security Knowledge Management Solution complies with Homeland Security ...

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Technology saves mining companies millions
June 2005, Security Services & Risk Management
Innovative South African technology increases effective control of access and time and attendance to save mining companies millions of rands in wages. It also serves as valuable proof of identity in case ...

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Face to face with Ideco Vhonani Mufamadi
June 2005
Ideco, a privately owned Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) group of companies, is the main distributor in southern Africa for Sagem, a developer of fingerprint technologies, and operates the sole licensed ...

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Facing up to a new world order
May 2005
Smartcards are recognised by many large organisations as the most secure and reliable form of electronic identification

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Putting the 'I' back in ID
May 2005
Smartcard technology enables the user to dynamically manage personal information on the card

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The evolving world of access control systems
May 2005
The greatest significant development in access control is the capability of interfacing with LAN/WAN technology allowing the interconnection of multiple buildings

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Facial recognition Q&A
May 2005
Facial recognition should not be deployed until two questions are answered: Is the technology effective? Does it significantly increase our safety and security?

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Selecting the right gate motor for a residential complex
May 2005, Centurion Systems
In this article, Centurion Systems examines the main factors that affect the long-term reliability of the gate automation system and what one should look out for when specifying the correct gate motor. ...

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Biometrics 101 - the basics
May 2005
Biometrics is the name given to automated methods of recognising a person based on a physiological or behavioural characteristic. Examples of human traits used for biometric recognition include fingerprints, ...

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Choosing a biometric solution
May 2005
Before choosing a biometric user authentication solution, an organisation should evaluate its needs carefully. The following list includes items that should be considered - the order of importance depends ...

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Hands-free long range RFID reader
May 2005
GSC Systems has added a 'hands-free' long range RFID reader to its product range. The reader is compatible with GSC's range of contactless proximity cards and tags, and offers reading distances of up ...

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