Videx announces the CyberKey Vault ‘Single’ Electronic Key Cabinet that offers a cost-effective way to have access and key control exactly where it’s needed. One electronic key can be docked in the Vault. An RFID card must be presented to open the Vault and request the electronic key. The key that is released contains access permissions specific only to that person so they can do their job: what locks they may open and when.

The electronic key can be shared by any number of employees, shift-to-shift. Management can issue one RFID card to each authorized employee. The Vault recognizes what access permissions are to be programmed into the key by the person’s RFID card. When the key is returned to the Vault, the administrator receives feedback of when the electronic key was released, what locks the key opened, and email notification if someone forgets to return the key.

Mechanical keys can be attached to the electronic key for safekeeping and use. The electronic key can be used to open electronic locks and the mechanical keys used to open mechanical locks at a facility. By extension, a company not only has control over who uses their mechanical keys but the Vault reports when and to whom the mechanical keys were released and later returned to the Vault.

The Vault keeps management informed through the audit reports and alerts that are automatically sent to them. At the end of the work day, when the employee returns their electronic key to the Vault, an audit report of their entire key activity, lock openings, including exceptions such as unauthorized attempts to enter is automatically sent to management. As soon as the Vault reports back to management, the key’s memory is cleared. It remains in an un-programmed state until another authorized employee presents the required RFID card.

Videx announces CyberKey Vault 20, a smart key cabinet that offers a whole new level of accountability and key control. Unlike other key cabinets, electronic keys that are stored in the Vault contain no permissions to open any locks in a facility. When an employee needs a key, their RFID card or PIN must be entered to open the Vault and request a key to be programmed and released. The key that is released contains the access permissions specific only to that person so they can do their job: what locks they may open and when.

The Vault keeps management informed through the audit reports and alerts that are automatically sent to them. At the end of the work day, when the employee returns their electronic key to the Vault, an audit report of their entire key activity, lock openings, and exceptions such as unauthorized attempts to enter is automatically sent to management. As soon as the Vault reports back to management, the key’s memory is cleared. It remains in an un-programmed state until another authorized employee presents the required RFID card or PIN identification.

The economics of the CyberKey Vault are very attractive. Inexpensive RFID cards are used to access the Vault and the electronic key. An electronic key can be shared by any number of employees, shift-to-shift. This sharing of keys and dispensing them automatically is an efficient, cost-saving way to manage a company’s resources while at the same time increasing security. In addition, a ring of mechanical keys can be attached to an electronic key for safekeeping in the Vault.

CyberKey Vault communicates with CyberLock access management software. The Vault installs in any location that has a network connection so a key can be quickly updated with an individual’s access schedule. A company can manage their electronic keys and access to locks at multiple on- and off-site locations from one central office.

Softening the distinction between computer hard drive and home media server, TrekStor GmbH & Co. KG has introduced a high-capacity USB hard drive that can connect directly to a TV or stereo system to play stored movies, music, and photos without
use of a computer.

The new MovieStation maxi t.u, an external drive available in sizes up to 500GB, comes with a remote control for operating the drive as a media player. The new multi-media drive works with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems, and uses a high-speed USB 2.0 connection when linking to a PC. It can be used to play HDTV and multi-channel audio content as well content from popular movie and music download services, such as CinemaNow, MovieLink, and Napster. Officials for TrekStor, Germany’s top-selling brand of portable media players and USB memory products said the MovieStation is now available.

“Now you don’t have to turn on the computer to enjoy the movies or music stored on the hard drive,” said Hana Arad, president of Data Station, the U.S. marketing arm TrekStor GmbH. “The MovieStation is another example of TrekStor’s innovation and quality engineering.”

In addition to playing back content from movie and music download sites; MovieStation will play files created with digital cameras and camcorders. When connected to a TV, MovieStation offers an onscreen menu for playing for all content located on the drive. The menu can be accessed and controlled via the remote or with controls button located on the hard drive.

When watching a movie that has been downloaded, MovieStation’s built-in zoom function allows users to eliminate any black bars that appear above and below on some movies. The MovieStation plays high definition (720p/1080i) formatted videos to be watched on a suitable TV set. Stored music can be replayed from play lists compiled by the user. Read the rest of this entry »