When you think about it, the advantages of access control are clear. Employees, customers, products, data, and equipment can all be protected with a system that covers the whole facility.

What Is an Access Control System?

In a nutshell, access control is a technology-based security system that grants authorised individuals access to specific areas/buildings/rooms via a tag, card, or biometric data. Access control systems come in three variations: Mandatory Access Control (MAC), Discretionary Access Control (DAC) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

CDVI has joined forces with Zitko Talent as one of the programme’s founding training partners.

Zitko Talent is an exciting partnership of employers, educators and manufacturers devoted to attracting and developing a fresh generation of fire and security engineers.

We have finally shut the door on 2020, and head into 2021 with great uncertainty. But one thing we are certain of, is that the events of 2020 have significantly shaped and evolved the physical security industry. The demands of the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated the need for and adoption of both existing and emerging technologies to create a safer environment. By identifying access control trends for 2021, we can properly prepare to meet both business and end user needs.

A note to our customers

DPD, the courier and delivery service used by CDVI, has suspended its timed delivery service until 3rd January 2021. This is in anticipation of possibly the busiest online retail period in history in the lead-up to Black Friday and Christmas 2020.

As such, CDVI will not be able to offer timed delivery until DPD resumes this service.

We will continue to dispatch orders according to our usual timeframes, but please be aware that it may take slightly longer for your deliveries to arrive. 

CDVI, a global security technology leader, has acquired ievo Ltd, a UK-based manufacturer of biometric recognition solutions. ievo’s innovative products are an exciting addition to CDVI’s existing range of access control, door automation, and locking solutions. 

One of the specifications installers often see are the IP and IK protection ratings. These are indicators of how ‘protected’ the CDVI product is from various elements. Most often, you will see these technicalities presented as “weather resistant” or “vandal resistant.” But what do these acronyms and the numbers next to them mean?

What is an IP rating?

As businesses around the world are preparing to re-open, they will be faced with new, difficult and unprecedented challenges. They will need to adopt stringent regulations that prioritise public safety above all else. The premise, as demonstrated by what we’re seeing in Asia and parts of Europe right now, is that capacity management isn’t just for your special event anymore. It’s for your entire business plan. When you reopen in a post-COVID world, only a certain number of guests, customers, or staff can enter a contained area at any given time, with strict entry regulations.

CDVI is delighted to announce that seasoned security sales professional, Richard Money, will be joining the team from 1^st October as the Regional Sales Manager for the South East. With over 20 years’ experience in the access control industry, Richard’s wealth of knowledge and experience will be a valuable addition to the CDVI team. 

Most companies have one goal in common: protect the premises against burglary, theft and unauthorised access as comprehensively as possible. Quite often, however, the actual implementation of this project is their weak point. The question that comes up first is: which access solution best suits our needs? One important choice is between online or offline access control – and what actually is the difference? 

IFSEC recently published their State of Physical Access Control in EMEA Businesses report for 2020. Although the data was gathered prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the report is a valuable analysis of the industry within the EMEA region. 

As the country begins to ease out of lockdown, many small businesses are faced with the challenge and expense of making significant changes to premises and processes in order to operate safely. Managing security and access in the workplace is just one of those areas that will need to be addressed. How can small businesses combat risk and get staff back to work safely, while maintaining the highest levels of physical security?

CDVI has released a new high-tech biometric solution for helping businesses operate safely as the UK eases out of the COVID-19 lockdown. 

A lightweight and aesthetic solution with aluminium alloy casing and ultra-white tempered glass panel, the FTC1000 helps keep staff and visitors safe from the risk of virus transmission. 

Door automation is a versatile and adaptable solution that solves a number of common challenges in modern workplaces. By improving mobility, encouraging good hygiene practices, and enhancing security, door automation has become an essential facet of an effective building management strategy.

Doorways and entrances are some of the highest-risk locations for virus transmission in a workplace, with high levels of traffic and often multiple shared surfaces. CDVI’s door automation solutions and touchless product range massively reduce the risk of transmission by eliminating the need for physical contact with door handles or exit buttons. 

As the global economy slowly starts to pick itself up in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses around the world are having to make big changes to stay afloat and keep employees safe. It is likely that restrictions to our movements, activities, and way of life will remain for many months, or even years to come, so it’s vital that organisations find new ways to operate without putting workers or customers at risk. Touchless access control ensures that staff and visitors can move freely throughout the building without ever needing to touch a shared surface. 

Following the Government's advice relating to the outbreak of COVID-19, CDVI are operating a work-from-home policy for most of our staff until further notice. CDVI UK takes the safety and wellbeing of its employees, customers, and suppliers extremely seriously, and there are multiple measures in place, including home working, to reduce social contact and potential infection as much as possible.

“The Bluetooth connectivity of the ASDR® allows a handsfree smartphone access to your ATRIUM Access Control system, while the advanced encryption (AES128 & AES256) gives your entire system extra security” – Fiona Hotton, Senior Sales Manager.

“Our Access Control has been developed alongside market trends and wants over the past few years. ATRIUM is a very responsive and flexible online access control solution allowing installers and end users to always get the best value out of the system.” – Daniel Phillips, Product Manager.

“For the second year running, we are committed to attending The Security Event and showcasing our innovative Access Control solutions to all visitors. Strong from the positive feedback our products got last year, we are looking forward to more successes this year!” – Paul Ramsay, General Manager.

“CDVI is globally growing and installing itself as a global access control manufacturer. CDVI UK has recently successfully taken over sales and technical support for the African market, offering innovative access control solutions and localised support.”  – Paul Ramsay, General Manager.

Christmas deliveries, office closure, 12 Days of CDVI Christmas giveaways and holiday creation in ATRIUM, everything you need to know to get ready for the festive season is in our December newsletter!

Read what our General Manager, Paul Ramsay, had to say to our Technical Support team after they went above and beyond in 2019

New local technical support phone numbers for Ireland and South Africa, updated features for the V Series magnets and an ATRIUM case study, read more in our November newsletter.

This weekend the clocks go back an hour! You will get an extra hour in bed, but you should also notify your ATRIUM system of this hour change.
Find out how to update your time zone and set it for automatic updates.

Exciting new features for ATRIUM and DIGIWAY as well as two award nominations, read our October newsletter to find out more.

CDVI Ltd is finalist in two categories for the Security & Fire Excellence Awards: Security Hardware Manufacturer of the Year and Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year.

Back to school with CDVI this September!

Some exciting new video door entry products, a new training course and training manager and a new logo!

Launched in 2018, the CDVI Training Academy now includes a brand new online course on Basic Access Control.

We are pleased to introduce our new logo, giving CDVI a more modern identity within the Security industry and Access Control market.

Thanks to its flexibility and cost-effectiveness, CDVI’s ATRIUM Access Control system is ideal for education buildings and student accommodations.

Answer your door from anywhere...
CDVI introduces new innovative products to its 2Easy video door entry range. 
Adding on the flexibility and simplicity of the 2Easy series, these new products now feature a Wi-Fi connection and a free mobile app, allowing users to control access from their phone by receiving calls and remotely releasing locks!

Our ATRIUM online access control system is a reliable, flexible and cost-effective solution.

Backed by our 10-year warranty, free technical support and free training.

Find out more

Summer time is almost upon us. Here is to sunshine and brand new innovative access control solutions from us at CDVI!

Exciting news for you this summer:

• Introducing: STAR1M, innovative standalone access control solution
• Another successful Cyber Essentials accreditation
• Half way through the year, looking back at the events we have attended so far and the ones yet to come.

The STAR1M is a cost-effective and stylish standalone reader. 
Thanks to its shadow card technology, it allows for easier management of cards and users.

CDVI is pleased to announce its successful accreditation to the Cyber Essentials security standards for the second year running.

CDVI’s extensive product range is suitable for many applications, from radio transmission helping referees during football games to door automation installation in care homes. Our access control solutions are recommended for different environments and our technical team is always ready to help specify our products for your requirements and projects.

“This new cutting-edge controller puts CDVI forward as an industry leader in secure access control solutions. Over the past years, CDVI has constantly invested in its Research & Development to give every installers and end users advanced security solutions with enhanced features and benefits.” – Paul Ramsay, CDVI UK General Manager.

Like flowers in spring, CDVI UK has been blossoming with innovation and new access control solutions. Find out more below!

Exciting news for you this March:

• ATRIUM integration with Texecom
• A brand new online training course
• Check your diaries! Join us for multiple events this year

“From boosting productivity, to lower costs, integrating a security system can benefit businesses in many ways. The recent CDVI’s ATRIUM / Texecom integration gives ATRIUM users a fully functional integrated security system.” – Fiona Hotton, UK Senior Sales Manager.

CDVI offers a full range of innovative transmission solutions for every situation and installation. Manufactured in Italy by CDVI Wireless, transmitters and receivers cover a wide range of possible applications, from door and blind automation to helping referees raise flags during football games in Switzerland!

“Our DIGIWAY Series is an innovative electromechanical door automation solution for both interior and exterior doors, providing a universal solution to meet many installation needs.” – Daniel Phillips, UK Product Manager.

CDVI's large portfolio of issued worldwide patents and patent applications is heavily oriented towards physical access control and addresses almost every major door, lock and access control market.

“MIFARE® and DESFire® cards and readers are far more secure than traditional readers thanks to the encrypted technology used. The new SOLSYSDW and SOLARMD are recommended for use with access control systems in higher security areas and buildings.” – Ian Oakley, UK Technical Support Manager.

From boosting productivity, to lower costs, integrating a security system can benefit businesses in many ways. The recent CDVI’s ATRIUM / Texecom integration gives ATRIUM users a fully functional integrated security system.

“Our experience as an access control manufacturer truly makes CDVI the installer’s choice. Thanks to innovative products answering installers’ needs, CDVI remains after 20 years a major player in the English security market.” – Daniel Phillips, UK Product Manager.

Come meet the CDVI team during one of our exhibitions this year.

“Our attendance at The Security Event highlights our dedication in providing modern and reliable Access Control solutions to all installers in the United Kingdom, while showcasing new innovative products.” – Paul Ramsay, CDVI UK General Manager.

Your CDVI Christmas is just around the corner!

Exciting news for you this December:

• Celebrate our 20th birthday with us in 2019
• Plan your training sessions for next year
• Make sure you are aware of our Christmas closing time
• Support us for the Outstanding Security Performance Awards in February

"UK OSPA finalists highlight exceptional industry talent and innovation" - Professor Martin Gill, Founder of the OSPAs

SME News Magazine have announced the winners of the 2018 Southern Enterprise Awards.

WR Series - dustproof and weatherproof strikes
GISIP - designed for high security environments with 750g holding force

To make it more accessible to you and your customers, we published our brand new catalogue online.

How secure is your access control system?

Access control systems come in different types to answer diverse security needs. Knowing the different technologies available on the market allows for informed choices to be made.

It's back-to-school with CDVI!

​Exciting new products and features to make your life easier this September:

• add a lockdown option to your ATRIUM access control system
• control doors and gates remotely thanks to our Bluetooth GALEO keypad
• learn everything you need to know about GDPR when managing access 
• get to know our growing team!

What can access control systems do for an efficient building management? 

CDVI's product manager, Daniel Phillips, has been invited by the Association of Security Consultants to present at their Business Group on the 27th of September 2018 on GDRP compliant access control.

Gone are the days of classic programming having to enter each user codes one by one, site by site! The GALEO Bluetooth allows you to programme and control everything remotely via an app available on both IOS and Android.

CDVI UK welcomes Andy Cross as Regional Sales Manager - North and National Installer Accounts.

To celebrate the launch of our new catalogue, we are giving you the opportunity to win 2 return Eurostar tickets to Paris and 300€ to spend during your trip!

The Automatic Door Installation Association supports over 150 door automation professionals, from installers to manufacturers.

The latest and exciting news from CDVI UK! 
Many new products, successful fire tests and a chance to win a Fire 10HD tablet or £400 of CDVI products

With the help of CDVI, Tavcom can now train installers directly on the ATRIUM web-based access control.

At CDVI, we take pride in designing our products to fit both the installers’ and end users’ needs. To do so we rely on feedback and on real-time applications of our products.

CDVI UK welcomes Darren Roberts as Regional Sales Manager - South.

2018 is now far under way and at CDVI we are very excited to share with you what we have been up to for the past months.

After the launch of a new web interface and app, the upgraded elevator control function and the Aperio integration in September 2017, we are now proud to announce new features in our ATRIUM web-based access control.