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Johnson Controls PowerSeries Pro provides wireless cyber protection and encryption technology

Johnson Controls announces that its PowerSeries Pro is the first ever commercial grade security system to harness the long-range communication technology of PowerG and is designed to handle large-scale installations. The system offers the highest level of cyber protection features and encryption technology without the need for a wired communication path. PowerSeries Pro is developed for commercial use and can support up to 248 zones, making it an ideal solution for warehouses, office buildings,...

Pulse Secure collaborates with DWWTC and Westcon Americas to provide online training programs

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announces that it has teamed up with Dynamic Worldwide Training Consultants (DWWTC) and Westcon Americas, A Division of SYNNEX, to deliver the new Pulse Secure Authorised Training program to its reseller partners and customers. As Pulse Secure Authorised Education Partners, DWWTC and Westcon Americas, A Division of SYNNEX, will deliver Pulse Secure’s new program of Authorised Education Training Courses, designed to pr...

Zenitel Group names RS2 Technologies as Strategic Alliance Partner

RS2 Technologies, globally renowned security and access control systems provider firm, has been named as a new Strategic Alliance Partner in the United States by Zenitel Group, the global provider of Intelligent Communication solutions. Integrated systems “Zenitel’s continued innovative approach to simple but powerful integrated systems provides a complete unified solution to customers of all sizes”, said Dave Barnard, Director of Dealer Development for RS2. “Zenitel ha...

Milestone signs a 10-year product distribution agreement with LenelS2 for enhanced customer experience

LenelS2, a provider in advanced security systems, and Milestone Systems, an international open platform developer of networked video management software (VMS), announces a 10-year agreement for LenelS2 to distribute Milestone products globally. The companies had a previous agreement for North America. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. Founded in 1998,...

Carlisle Support Services wins a place on the NOE CPC framework by qualifying security service lots

Carlisle Support Services continues its framework success with acceptance as an official NOE CPC framework supplier. Established in 2007, and wholly owned by the NHS, NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) provides collaborative and bespoke procurement solutions to the NHS and other public sector organisations. Through category expertise and harnessing their collective buying power they deliver comprehensive, compliant and innovative procurement solutions which save...

Johnson Controls combines Tyco Access Control and Video Solutions businesses into a single operational unit

Johnson Controls announced that it has combined its Tyco Access Control and Video Solutions businesses into a single operational unit to more closely align the two disciplines and optimise future technology developments for cyber resiliency, business efficiency and intelligence. The combination of the two units will enable strategic organisational focus on four key technology pillars: cybersecurity, cloud solutions, unification and automation, areas identified as critical for an organisation&rs...

Trackforce appoints Christophe Kloussing as Vice President of Sales for North America

Trackforce, the security workforce management platform, announces the appointment of Christophe Kloussing as Vice President of Sales for North America. Kloussing brings 20 years of experience in senior positions in the U. S. and Europe to his new leadership of all Trackforce North America sales initiatives. He intends to identify and develop new business opportunities, implement fresh strategies for customer retention and growth, and uphold the company’s current position as market leader....

Dallmeier publishes four practical statements for realistic assessment of Artificial Intelligence

Hardly any other topic is creating as much excitement as Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the moment. High expectations and extravagant promises abound, particularly in the field of video security technology: Here, the ideas about what it can do range from detecting unusual behaviours such as attacks on individuals to recognising individual faces even in large crowds of people to automatic detection of the proverbial ‘bomb in a suitcase’. The Regensburg-based company Dallmeier has be...

Linx International Group announces appointment of new Group Marketing Manager and Marketing Coordinator

Linx International Group, the global provider of security, risk management, consultancy and training services, has announced the appointment of Group Marketing Manager, Jerry Alfandari and Marketing Coordinator, Victoria Carter. Video production experts Fluent in both English and German, Jerry Alfandari has a proven track record managing international marketing campaigns, including social and digital content strategies. He is joined by Victoria Carter, who brings her expertise in social media,...

3xLOGIC announces the availability of its VIGIL video management system in Europe

3xLOGIC, the provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced the availability of its pioneering VIGIL video management system (VMS) in Europe. Already enormously popular in the USA, 3xLOGIC aims to replicate this success and is targeting VIGIL at those who want all the power of integrated video and access control, without the stress and cost of a complex set-up. VIGIL’s enterprise grade VMS is the driving force behind the VIGIL range of network video recorders (NV...

IndigoVision partners with AnyVision to deliver state-of-the-art facial recognition solution

Customers of IndigoVision will now be able to access advanced facial recognition technology following the announcement of a new partnership with AnyVision. The new partnership will see AnyVision’s renowned Better Tomorrow software being integrated with IndigoVision’s Control Center, its innovative security management solution. Trusted by customers around the world for over 25 years, IndigoVision is committed to keeping customers at the forefront of security innovations and the new i...

Zenitel to launch new strategy and platform IC-EDGE at ISC West 2019

Zenitel Group, the provider of Intelligent Communication solutions is releasing a new strategy and platform at ISC West 2019: IC-EDGE. “Our industry is at an explosive inflection point”, said Jim Hoffpauir, President of Zenitel Americas. “CSO’s are demanding a security information management platform that can support intelligent communications across the enterprise. This includes supporting virtual security operation centers on premise or through a managed service. This...

Dahua Technology to showcase product portfolios and smart solutions at ISC West 2019

Dahua Technology, a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, showcases a wide range of competitive product portfolios and smart solutions to top security professionals during the International Security Conference and Expo (ISC West) at booth #14039 from April 10th to 12th. Dahua will also celebrate the fifth anniversary of its USA subsidiary on Wednesday evening, showing strong commitment to the local markets. Running with the theme ‘Empowering through Technology’, the...

Senstar to exhibit access control and intrusion detection solutions at ISC West 2019

Senstar, global company that offers perimeter protection and VMS solutions, is slated to showcase latest access control and intrusion detection solutions, including next-gen Senstar Symphony Access Control (AC) and the FiberPatrol FP400 zone-based intrusion detection systems for fence applications at ISC West 2019. Symphony AC access control Symphony AC is an open software solution designed to support the industry’s most trusted brands of access control and intrusion hardware. Available...

ProdataKey launches advanced Touch io Bluetooth-enabled access control reader for smartphones

ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based networked and wireless access control products and services, has announced the introduction of “touch io”, a new Bluetooth reader and credentialing option for smartphones designed for use with the company’s cloud-based access control solution, pdk io. Touch io Bluetooth reader  touch io does not require the user to unlock the phone in order to gain access through a protected door Touch io brings new levels of convenience and...

BullGuard expands cybersecurity product line with the launch of BullGuard VPN

Multi-award-winning consumer cybersecurity company, BullGuard, announced the expansion of its cybersecurity product line with the launch of BullGuard VPN. Designed to be easily used across multiple devices, BullGuard VPN features a simplified user interface and quick connect functionality, enabling consumers to fly under the radar and surf the internet in stealth mode while retaining complete anonymity via military-grade encryption. Available for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS operating systems,...

March Networks introduces Insight software to provide network visibility and asset control to customers

March Networks, a global video security and video-based business intelligence pioneer, is pleased to introduce March Networks Insight. The new, hosted service provides March Networks customers with unmatched video network visibility, asset control, system health, and service level agreement (SLA) performance management. It offers a visual overview of an organisation’s entire video network, and valuable reporting capabilities accessible via a secure, cloud-based platform. Leveraging the pr...

Allegion ENGAGE IP Gateway integrated with version 7.0 of RS2 Technologies’ Access It! Universal.Net software

Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, announced its ENGAGE IP Gateway integrated with the latest version of RS2 Technologies’ Access It! Universal.Net software. RS2 Technologies released Version 7 of its software on March 11, which enables it to support Schlage Control, Schlage LE and Schlage NDE wireless locks as well as the Von Duprin Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) options via the ENGAGE IP Gateway. “Allegion is excited to grow our offering wit...

Pickersgill-Kaye Ltd (Kaye) encourages regular servicing for critical infrastructure sites

Leading lock specialist Pickersgill-Kaye (Kaye), a brand under ASSA ABLOY’s High Security & Safety Group, is encouraging those responsible for critical infrastructure sites to consider servicing contracts to help minimise the risk of costly breaches of security. Perimeter protection With terrorism posing a serious threat to the UK’s interests, perimeter fencing, doors and their locks are the first line of defence against potential intruders at installations such as chemical and...

Verint Systems enhances Situational Intelligence Platform to strengthen organisations security strategy

Verint Systems Inc. announces several enhancements to its Situational Intelligence Platform that help organisations strengthen their security strategies while providing Actionable Intelligence to improve operations. Sitting at the core of the Intelligent Security Operations Center (ISOC), the Situational Intelligence Platform provides a suite of integrated features that enable complete situational control in complex security environments. This integrated, modular and flexible platform drives a...

ASSA ABLOY door solutions appoints Lee Cook as the new Business Development Manager

Door Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has appointed a new Business Development Manager to help steer and support the business’ service and maintenance offering. In his new role as Business Development Manager, Lee Cook will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for Door Group’s Repair, Service and Maintenance department. Valuable asset Having worked his way up through British Steel; Lee went on to work for Kone, managing an extensi...

Zenitel and AMAG Technology collaborate to deliver intelligent communication solutions

Zenitel Group and AMAG Technology have collaborated to deliver to the market more innovative and intelligent integrated solutions. This comes at a time in the security industry where interoperability of core systems, and the high functionality of those individual system components, is most crucial. Zenitel and AMAG both acknowledge this demand and exceed it by providing easy to configure, plug and play solutions through IC-EDGE and Symmetry Access Control v9.1 and Symmetry CompleteView Video Ma...

Matrix to showcase intelligent IP video surveillance and access control solutions at Secutech India 2019

Matrix, global manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in the Secutech India 2019, to be held at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai from the 25th to the 27th of April 2019. Matrix will be showcasing its high-tech range of IP video surveillance and access control solutions at the event. IP cameras with SONY STARVIS series sensors The entire solution focuses on automating processes and enhancing efficiency Matrix will be showcasin...

Saudi Arabia’s prominent aviation industry players to participate at the Airport Show 2019

The 19th edition of Airport Show from 29 April - 1 May at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) will see the participation of Saudi Arabia’s prominent aviation industry players as the ongoing efforts to develop airport facilities and infrastructure picks up the pace ahead of plans to privatise the 27 existing airports. Leading the companies participating in terms of biggest stand size will be Dammam Airports Company (DACO) which operates and manages King Fahd Ai...

Senstar unveils Symphony Access Control and FiberPatrol FP400 intrusion detection system at ISC West 2019

Senstar, global provider of video management and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is pleased to introduce two new products at ISC West - Senstar Symphony Access Control (AC) and the FiberPatrol FP400 zone-based intrusion detection system for fence applications. Symphony AC is an open software solution designed to support the industry’s most trusted brands of access control and intrusion hardware. Available as an extension to the Symphony Video Management Software (VMS), the module...

Openpath unveils new Elevator Board and Partner Portal at ISC West 2019

Openpath, a pioneer in workplace technology and security, unveils at ISC West 2019 its new Elevator Board and Partner Portal to provide channel partners, property managers and tenants with even more comprehensive and convenient office security systems. Elevator Board enables Openpath to connect commercial spaces under a single, streamlined and secure mobile access system. And now, with Partner Portal, integrators can access best-in-class training and education online, enabling them to easily im...

GlobalPlatform announces Device Security Workshop in Washington, to focus on government sector applications

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, will bring its device security workshop to Washington DC on Thursday June 6, 2019. The day will demonstrate how GlobalPlatform specifications serve as a framework to build a secure connected world and are relevant to those involved in the development, deployment and use of trustworthy devices, with emphasis on their use in the government sector. Enterprise ID and IoT technologies Delegates joining the free workshop will gain...

CLIQ Connect access control helps in reducing fuel costs with programmable CLIQ key

Making business more sustainable is a growing challenge for us all — and made even tougher for any business with dispersed sites or a mobile workforce. Mileage mounts up when workers return to base to collect keys or update their access rights. Car and van use eat into budgets and produce harmful carbon emissions. Fortunately, there is a solution. Despite advances in car engine efficiency, mobile workers use more fuel and increase your company’s carbon footprint. You will make a bus...

OPTEX Europe and Fiber SenSys partners to offer enhanced product solution in Saudi Arabia and UAE

OPTEX Europe Limited and Fiber SenSys Inc are joining forces in the Middle East to operate under a single entity to further strengthen their combined presence in the region and offer an even broader range of product solutions, with local representation in Saudi Arabia and in UAE. Both part of the OPTEX Group, a sensor manufacturer for 40 years, OPTEX Europe Limited and Fiber Sensys Inc have extensive expertise in deploying perimeter protection and intrusion detection systems in the Middle East....

Securitas UK gets awarded with Business Superbrands status for 2019

Securitas UK is delighted to announce it has been awarded Business Superbrands status for 2019. The Business Superbrands survey tracks the perception of a wide-range of UK business brands, evaluating almost 1,600 brands across 63 categories this year alone. 2,500 UK business professionals, supplemented by an expert council of senior business-to-business marketing leaders, judge the business brands against the three core Superbrand factors: quality, reliability and distinction. Fire safety solu...