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SkyRFID launches new access control solutions

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Canadian firm SkyRFID Inc. has introduced a new line of access control solutions based on contactless smart card and proximity technology. The devices include a range of electromagnetic locks, strikes, gate strikes and emergency exit buttons including glass breaks for fire or other emergencies that activate alarm systems.


SkyRFID is emphasizing the hands-free capabilities of their new product line. Their long range readers are built into an automatic door system, enabling disabled persons in wheelchairs or other powered vehicles to open doors at a distance with a key fob or card, eliminating the need to hit a button and then back away to allow the door to swing open. The new devices can increase security, enabling easy restricted access in areas of a building or quick lock downs.

The solutions use dual frequencies of 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz, and meet RS232, RS485 and TCP/IP standards for wide-area, multi-building installations. A variety of software is available to ease implementation and meet specific company requirements. SkyRFID offers both plug-and-play software that clients install on a PC and configure for individual access needs and more labor intensive software with basic tables ready to go, plus source code and additional documentation so clients can tailor the access system to their needs. [end] 

SkyRFID Inc. announced the availability of its RFID enabled weapons, tactical gear and parts solution for small, large and multisite armories.

The Web-based weapons management solution from SkyRFID uses RFID cards for secure access to the facility and RFID tags to track weapons, parts and tactical gear. The Internet-based software offers real-time location and enables users to view reports and full details on all weapons in the system wherever they are.

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HID Global announced that the company’s pivCLASS readers and authentication systems have achieved compliance with the U.S. General Services Administration Evaluation Program for certifying that products meet FIPS 201 federal identity specifications.

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TrackIT Solutions, an RFID solutions provider based in the Middle East, announced the launch of EnTrackAsset, a Web-enabled RFID tracking solution designed to streamline and automate corporate asset management.

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LEGIC Identsystems Ltd. is continuing to expand its partner network in China collaborating on new installation ranging parking solutions, access control, and personal identification.

Shenzhen Chuangtong Intelligence Equipment, a Chinese company focusing on the manufacturing of contactless parking solutions and integrated identification systems, will leverage LEGIC based products for access control installations, especially for car parks.

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LEGIC Identsystems Ltd expanded its partner network in Southern Europe with the announcement of a joint venture with Spain-based security company Softmachine Systems.

The new affiliation aims to produce contactless access control solutions and installations for multifunctional visitor management including applications for electronic payment and time and attendance.

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HID Global has been selected to deliver the company’s network access control solutions and contactless readers at the Fuxi power plant in China’s Sichuan province.

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