Gallagher is currently showcasing its portfolio of integrated access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection solutions at the ASIS International security exhibition in Atlanta, running from September 29 through October 2, 2014. This will mark Gallagher's first appearance at a major exhibition in the U.S. since the company was awarded approved supplier status for its Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Solution.
Founded in the early 1930s in Hamilton, New Zealand by Bill Gallagher Snr, the company has expanded exponentially and has established offices in the United States, Asia and Europe; with a reputation as a leading innovator in perimeter security systems, access control and intruder alarm systems.
A selection of Gallagher's award winning product range will be demonstrated at ASIS, including its integrated PIV Solution, which has been specifically developed for the US market and incorporates Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) compliant functionality. Gallagher is also the first manufacturer to provide an approved PIV solution that doesn't require additional hardware, or 'authentication' modules to perform the PKI challenge/response and full certificate path validation required for FIPS 201-2 compliance. Proven leaders in this field, this is also the first approved system to meet the 3.5+cm reader range requirement, providing the utmost user flexibility. Further benefits of this integrated system are significant cost savings, minimized device footprint and ease of installation and maintenance.
The company's success in the United States is a reflection of its commitment to this market. Gallagher North America, based in Washington DC and Riverside, Missouri currently employs 72 staff.
Gallagher's world-class access control technology will also be represented by the T20 two factor authentication contactless card + PIN reader, the latest addition to Gallagher's range of smart card and multi-technology readers, as well as the Z10 Tension Sensor and Z20 Disturbance Sensor for perimeter security applications. In addition, the company's flagship product, Gallagher Command Centre (v.7.20), will be demonstrated. Built into the user's IT network, Command Centre integrates electronic access control, intruder alarms management, perimeter security and compliance management in a single scalable platform, providing situational awareness together with comprehensive command & control.
Brandy Sloan, Gallagher's Federal Business Development Manager in the region explains: "The research and development we carry out on an ongoing basis, combined with an in-depth study of the U.S. market requirements emanating from the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 has enabled Gallagher to combine its innovative existing access control technology to meet the stringent U.S. government requirements. The company is proud to secure a wide range of important facilities - and the inhabitants -not only in the U.S., but in over 100 countries worldwide".