The Locksmith Journal Jul-Aug 2015 - Issue 39 | Page 60

60 • HARDWARE&SECURITY PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE Keeping Tools Close to Hand »»Securikey, a leading supplier of physical security products, has extended its comprehensive Key Reel offering with the new range of T-REIGN retractors and cases. Designed and manufactured by the same team that developed Securikey’s best-selling, robust Super 48 key reel range, T-REIGN retractors feature high strength polycarbonate bodies and are built to last, even when used in the most demanding industrial and commercial environments. Specially designed for those who work at height or within an environment where the loss of an item could cause injury or production downtime, Securikey T-REIGN Retractors are ideal for securing work tools or belongings such as mobile phones or radios within easy reach. Extending the options, the Securikey T-REIGN ProCase is the first product of its kind to combine a protective thermoformed case with an inbuilt retractable tether, safely securing items while offering weather, water and impact resistant protection. The ProHolster is designed for two-way radios and GPS devices, whereas the ProSheath offers the perfect fit for a variety of pliers, wire cutters and other similar-shaped tools. Contact Securikey on 01252 311888, email enquiries@ securikey.co.uk or visit the website at securikey.co.uk Access Control - Migrating to higher security For organisations with a large access card issuance, it has to be said that the most difficult part of changing to a higher level of security is how the migration to the new Smart Card platform may occur without impeding access and business. »»You’ve made the decision to upgrade access control security due to your older, insecure card technology being at risk to cloning and hacking. Installing the new smart readers is the easy part, but how do you migrate your staff to the new secure access credentials efficiently and seamlessly without any downtime for your organisation? Fortunately, multitechnology smart card readers is the answer. Installing smart readers with both your old card technology and the new secure smart card technology such as BQT Solutions’ BT9506 and BT951 Smart Readers gives you the flexibility to issue the new user credentials on a manageable basis, allowing complete business continuity. You may even decide to upgrade the multitechnology smart readers on a programmed basis too. This provides total flexibility in the timing and budgeting of your seamless migration to higher security. BQT Solutions’ multitechnology smart card readers locksmithjournal.co.uk | jul/AUG 2015 support your legacy card population, allowing you to make the transition to higher security credentials over a period of time that suits your budget and timescale. So once you have changed to multitechnology smart readers and issued all my new cards? You simply use a configuration card to turn the old insecure card technology off and you have the peace of mind that only the new higher security credentials will allow access to valid users.