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Connect ONE simplifies security management for customers

Customers want services. Services that add convenience, simple control and easy management of all their security devices. With Connect ONE by Connected Technologies LLC, it’s easy to add the new services that one may not have thought about or assumed were too difficult to add. Connect ONE is a cloud-hosted integrated security management platform that bundles intrusion, access control, video surveillance, energy management and critical environmental monitoring in one single user interface t...

ASSA ABLOY provides attack-resistant door openings for school security with partner School Guard Glass

Security professionals working to provide the appropriate level of security and safety in schools need not just the right training but also the correct products. To provide the most robust product offerings for schools, ASSA ABLOY has partnered with School Guard Glass to develop complete attack-resistant door openings that comply with the 5-aa10 test standards recommended by the FBI’s Active Shooter Report. These attack-resistant openings are economically designed using hollow metal door...

Johnson Controls provides cloud deployment and enhanced security with C•CURE 9000 v2.70 SP1

Johnson Controls introduces C•CURE 9000 v2.70 SP1 from Software House, one of the industry’s powerful security management systems providing 24x7 mission critical security and safety protection for people, buildings and assets. This new service pack provides software improvements for C•CURE 9000 v2.70 and new capabilities to enhance the security and safety of a facility and improve system administration. C•CURE 9000 can now be deployed under an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (I...

Altronix adds Paxton Access to Trove Access and Power Integration solutions

Altronix announced it has added Paxton Access to its expanding portfolio of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions, which simplify board layout and wire management, greatly reducing installation and labor costs. Altronix Trove2PX2 seamlessly accommodates Paxton controllers providing a scalable, cost effective access control solution. “Our collaboration with Paxton Access further simplifies the design and installation process for system integrators,” said Alan Forman, President...

ASSA ABLOY offers two mobile apps to simplify security installations for installers

In an ongoing effort to provide the highest level of customer support, ASSA ABLOY is offering two new mobile apps to ensure that installers are well equipped in the field. The ASSA ABLOY Customer Support App provides a troubleshooting, e-learning and support experience that is immediate and intuitive, while the BILT app simplifies installation with fully interactive, voice narrated step-by-step instructions. Both apps are currently available for download on Apple and Android mobile devices, and...

ADME of Apollo Security Access Control announces new division for Software OEM and Integration partners

ADME, Inc., parent company of Apollo Security Access Control has announced creation of a new division for sales and support exclusively for its Software OEM and Integration partners. This new division, named ApolloEM, will be responsible to provide support for industry partners that use Apollo’s hardware platforms along with their own software solutions. “Providing hardware-only solutions to our partners has been a significant part of Apollo’s business since the very beginning...

Siemens drives digital transformation in buildings with the acquisition of Enlighted

Siemens Building Technologies Division is acquiring Enlighted Inc., a provider of smart IoT (Internet of Things) systems in buildings, headquartered in the Silicon Valley. The company is a successful player in the smart building industry, bringing an advanced digital sensory system to market. Both parties have agreed not to disclose financial details. Closing is expected in the third quarter of 2018. Enlighted will be managed as an independent legal entity and wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens...

ASSA ABLOY training programs available year-round for security professionals, locksmiths and system integrators

No matter the time of year and often, no matter the time of day – security professionals have access to training resources from ASSA ABLOY to help make them better at the critical work they do. Both e-learning and on-site opportunities exist for training through ASSA ABLOY and the ASSA ABLOY Academy, which was launched in March 2018 as a consolidation of the organisation’s comprehensive training programs.  ASSA ABLOY Academy Curriculum at ASSA ABLOY Academy is comprehensive i...

Examining the power of remote monitoring for SMEs

Data from a recent Gartner survey shows that 62% of small-to-medium enterprises (SME) are already using cloud computing, while 33% are either planning on implementing the technology or evaluating how their organisation could best use it. As well as this, Forbes is predicting that 83% of enterprise workloads will be in the cloud by 2020. Cloud computing and remote access Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, like Vanderbilt’s ACT365, enable users to remotely access live and pre-recorded...

D-Link launches three high-performance Industrial Gigabit Switches for Smart city, government and local authorities

D-Link, the multinational networking equipment manufacturer, has today announced its latest ruggedized, high-performance switches - the DIS-100G, DIS-300G and DIS-700G Series Industrial Gigabit Switches. These have been designed specifically to support the rising demand for smart city applications, industrial automation and the growing adoption of Industry 4.0 techniques. For government, local authorities, transport operators, and the construction companies and system integrators that support t...

Videx launches online product builder application to modify access control solution as per need

Videx, the experts in door entry and access control, has launched its renowned Product Builder application online. It includes all the features in the original CD Product Builder that enables you to create an access control solution to meet your specific needs, in an easy-to-use step through wizard. Commenting on the introduction of the online version, Rob Sands, Technical Director at Videx UK, said: “The online Product Builder is both desktop and mobile friendly and can be used with any...

Nortech offers TRANSIT Ultimate long-range reader based for automatic vehicle identification

People and vehicle access control specialist Nortech is now offering a robust long-range reader based on semi active RFID technology, which enables automatic vehicle identification at distances of up to 10 metres and speeds of up to 125 mph. The TRANSIT Ultimate from Nedap is a high-end reader and is designed to perform well in both high security applications and demanding vehicular access control applications. It is also designed to perform under harsh environmental conditions. It is ideal for...

Aperio RFID-equipped wireless locks are compatible with major access control systems

Extending the coverage of traditional access control is expensive and intrusive. But there is a fast, easy and cost-effective alternative. Forget about keys and the hassles of key management by upgrading to Aperio wireless locks. Battery-powered Aperio RFID-equipped cylinders, escutcheons, handles and locks can be fitted as part of a new access control system, or extend an existing installation by linking new doors to the same system wirelessly. There’s no need for staff to change their a...

New investment round drives Morphean's growth and expansion plans

Morphean, an innovator in Security-as-a-Service, leads the security industry into a smarter digital future that promises unique business insights by leveraging AI. Swiss tech company Morphean, a provider of cloud analytics and Security-as-a-Service, today opens a new chapter in its development. This latest round of financing confirms once again that digitisation and cutting-edge technologies using the Internet of Things (IoT), the Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are fundamentally changin...

What does Vanderbilt’s "Ready for any challenge" proclamation across various social media platforms really mean?

Vanderbilt recently proclaimed that they are #ReadyForAnyChallenge - across Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, the hashtag accompanies various posts that demonstrate Vanderbilt's true purpose and values. But what exactly does “Ready for Any Challenge” mean? Although it may seem self-explanatory, the phrase stands for more than just its dictionary definition. Vanderbilt’s customer-driven approach To understand Ready for Any Challenge in full, one can start with the basics: Vander...

Pyronix showcases key conceptual technologies at IFSEC 2018

Last month saw Pyronix showcase both current and conceptual technologies at IFSEC 2018 at the ExCeL London. The key theme for us at the show was ‘Advancing Integration, Delivering Change’ and this was very well received. “It was a fantastic show and one that allowed us to show exactly how integrated our solutions are becoming,” Pyronix Marketing Manager, Laurence Kenny, said. Integrated solutions We would like to say a huge thank you to absolutely everyone that visited...

Matrix's COSEC VYOM is an authenticated multi-tenant cloud based People Mobility Management solution

The advent of cloud technology and the move toward a digitally connected world is leading towards massive growth in the way data gets generated, stored and managed. The demand for cloud based solutions is rising and the market is growing rapidly. COSEC VYOM is a People Mobility Management solution, based on cloud technology that allows users to use application, hardware and infrastructure as a service. Cloud based time and attendance system addresses solutions to the outlined issues of producti...

ASSA ABLOY demonstrated technology-driven security innovations at IFSEC 2018

ASSA ABLOY, the global provider of door opening solutions, has enjoyed another hugely successful year at IFSEC 2018, demonstrating its extensive range of technology-driven security innovations to end users in key markets. Attendees to ASSA ABLOY’s stand at IFSEC 2018 were able to discover the latest innovations from the company to help ‘access smarter thinking’. Solutions from the company’s leading brands, including ASSA ABLOY Access Control, Abloy and Traka, were on dis...

SIA GovSummit 2018 tackles cyber, drone & physical security issues affecting private, public & government organisations

Leaders in the security industry, government and technology gathered on June 27-28 in Washington, D.C., as the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted its 2018 GovSummit. Each year, SIA GovSummit offers top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies. This year’s summit tackled key security and policy issues like moving security services to the cloud, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for surveillance and...

SALTO Systems reports a successful showing of their access control and home security solutions at IFSEC 2018

London ExCel once again saw SALTO Systems’ exhibiting at Europe's biggest security event, IFSEC International 2018, where the company showcased their largest ever product range and were delighted with the response it generated. A series of new products were introduced at the show, including the new version of SALTO’s JustIN Mobile solution combining BLE and NFC capabilities in a single app. This was joined by SALTO KS 'Keys as a Service', the most advanced and flexible cloud locking...

G2E Asia 2018: Asia’s premier gaming and entertainment expo saw record-breaking attendance

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, the marketplace for the Asian gaming and entertainment industry, officially came to a conclusion at The Venetian Macao. The Expo’s 12th edition was its largest to date, boasting a 33,000 square meters of show floor and a globally renowned showcase of more than 220 exhibitors with cutting-edge products, services and technologies. It additionally hosted 16,358 local and international trade visitors, at an annual increase of 17.2 percent. Josephine Lee, Chief O...

Michael A. Johnson of Orion Entrance Control becomes a CPP certified security management professional

Michael A. Johnson CPP, CSPM, regional sales manager at Orion Entrance Control, Inc. (Orion) recently completed and passed the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam and is now board certified in security management. The designation is administered through ASIS International and is globally recognised as the standard of excellence for security management professionals, of which there are only 4,500 in the world. “For security professionals, having the CPP behind your name is a true...

Vanderbilt showcases integrated security solutions at IFSEC London

The three-day IFSEC International Conference and Expo was a sight to see as more than 27,000 attendees from around the globe descended on London's ExCeL to attend the event. Central to the show was the exhibit hall, where manufacturers across the industry demonstrated the products, services, and solutions designed to keep people safe and add more intelligence to comprehensive security plans. In a time where threats are becoming more diverse and complex, caused in part by rapidly developing tech...

Meesons C190-S1 to S3 Security Portals have achieved LPS 1175 standard approval

Meesons has achieved a world-first after announcing that its C190-S1 to S3 Security Portals have gained approval to Loss Prevention Standard (LPS) 1175: Issue 7 Security Ratings 1 to 3. This is an important milestone for Meesons, a company that prides itself on being the UK’s trusted entry control innovator. The LPS 1175 certificate was presented at this year’s IFSEC International event in London by Richard Flint from BRE. The C190 enables 24/7 secure controlled access with a spaci...

Bosch releases Access Professional Edition 3.7 with new features for easy operation of its access control software

Bosch has further enhanced the convenience and ease of operation of its access control software Access Professional Edition (APE) in the just released version 3.7. The update adds new features such as assembly points for emergency situations, personalized permanent open and output signals, plus easier management of user access rights and data supporting companies to meet the requirements of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Companies can easily set up assembl...

Dahua launches DHI-IVS-F7500-P distributed face recognition server for smart security management

Dahua Technology, a premier solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, unveils its AI driven distributed face recognition server, DHI-IVS-F7500-P, which is mainly applied to city-class scene or project, such as a safe city, security management of main traffic thorough a fare or plaza, business analysis for chain supermarkets, etc. Dahua’s Distributed Face Recognition Server As a mass data platform of face management, Dahua’s face recognition server, DHI-IVS-F7500-...

Hikvision’s face recognition terminals are embedded with deep-learning algorithms for a wealth of applications and scenarios

Hikvision, the world's premier supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has launched a range of groundbreaking face recognition terminals. Hikvision’s face recognition terminals are embedded with deep-learning algorithms for access control and office scenarios for improving building operations, workforce management and safety operations. Hikvision's face recognition terminals Three face recognition terminal models are available, each one uniquely and flexibly des...

Apollo’s ASP Series Controllers set new standards for secure, scalable and customisable access solutions

Everyone can agree the convergence trend is in full force in the electronic security industry and organisations are pushing more and more for integrated solutions that can not only enhance ROI but also solve problems that have traditionally been out of the realm of electronic physical security systems. This leaves system integrators and other solution providers in a difficult position as they scramble to be competitive especially when faced with an industry dominated by a few power players. Tack...

Vicon enhances VAX Access control software & hardware for programming flexibility and effective monitoring

Vicon Industries, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced the release of VAX Access Control, version 2.9.60. This latest VAX version includes powerful feature enhancements to software as well as new hardware options that offer cost savings and programming flexibility. VAX now offers a Master Multi-Door Controller for 2 to 8 doors. Compact and powerful, the new panel is designed for mounting in equipment rooms and fo...

Upgraded Rave Guardian app integrates with Rave Alert to improve college campus safety and security

The upgraded Rave Guardian app now integrates with Rave Alert and allows college communities to easily connect through a custom mobile app. Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, revealed updates to its Rave Guardian platform to better equip students and staff to communicate vital campus updates. Rave Guardian, a safety app available for students to stay connected with campus safety officials, faculty and other students, now integrat...