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Pulse Secure, the premier provider of Secure Access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, announced an enhancement to its hybrid IT strategy allowing enterprises to flexibly deploy and uniformly manage physical, virtual and cloud-based Pulse Secure Appliances (PSA) certified for Microsoft Azure and available in the Azure marketplace. Enterprises are moving a variety of applications and data stores to Hybrid IT environments that leverage both managed data centers alongside public...

ExtraHop announces Reveal(x) Summer 2018, setting the bar for Network Traffic Analytics at enterprise scale. This release includes capabilities designed to modernise enterprise security operations with critical asset behaviour analysis that instantly surfaces the highest-risk threats, even those hiding within encrypted traffic. With this high-fidelity insight, security operations teams can zero in on critical threat patterns and investigate down to the root cause in seconds, not days. Between 2...

The Chertoff Group, a global security advisory firm that enables clients to navigate changes in security risk, technology and policy, today announced the appointment of Robert Anderson as a principal in its Strategic Advisory Services practice. As a recognized expert in cybersecurity, incident response, cyber hacking, counterintelligence and economic espionage, Anderson will advise C-suite clients on strategies to help them grow, manage security risks and protect their commercial businesses. &n...

Facilicom UK’s latest annual report reveals the company – which comprises Facilicom Cleaning Services and Trigion Security – achieved a record year for new contracts in 2017. Thanks to an excellent sales performance, the number of contracts held by the company increased considerably, particularly at year-end. As a result, turnover amounted to £45.5 million. Among other measures, the company has introduced a new recruitment strategy for the sales department; split respons...

With a focus on transparency, efficiency, and responsibly sourced product ingredients, ASSA ABLOY is an advocate for sustainability. At AIA 2018, several ASSA ABLOY solutions and products that help architects and designers build better buildings and better cities will be on display at booth #1207. ASSA ABLOY door solutions at AIA 2018 ASSA ABLOY door opening solutions on display at the show include the ever-expanding eco products suite, featuring electrified locks, power supplies, magnetic loc...

Morse Watchmans, the industry provider of key control and asset management systems, is showcasing their KeyWatcher Touch key management system at IFSEC International 2018 in London. The company will also be displaying their asset management solution, AssetWatcher, which uses RFID along with their proven KeyWatcher technology in a locker system to secure and store valuable assets. “We’re excited to bring AssetWatcher and KeyWatcher Touch to Europe’s premier physical security ev...

Code Blue Corporation is pushing the security industry forward into the next generation with the introduction of Centry, a compact IP video Help Point now available from the industry manufacturer of emergency communication solutions. Code Blue's Centry is the first Help Point to include a camera integrated right into its faceplate, the first to include an embedded Station Beacon Light, that will bring the visibility of a blue light phone indoors, and the first device to be Powered by EmerComm,...

Vanderbilt is slated to exhibit a wide range of smart solutions at stand F305, including ACT Enterprise Intuitive and easy to use software Role-based software with modules for the security guard, administrator, and installer Design and Print ID cards Rules engine Smartphone app Vectis iX The current release from Vectis iX comes with a new feature for ATM integration Capture text-based info from bank/card during a transaction Event triggered effects based on filters to trigger act...

University campus buildings and student accommodation facilities are complex infrastructures and, with so many security requirements, it can be difficult to keep on top of them and the challenges they impose. Andrew Shaw, architectural consultant for Allegion UK, discusses how to ensure the security and safety of the students of today and tomorrow. Many UK universities treat safety and security as a feature hard-wired into their systems, as young adults and their parents are citing safety when...

A technology partnership formed between SALTO and Wavestore is enabling operators to instantly visually verify the identity of anyone attempting to gain access to a site or sensitive areas of a building. The successful integration of the two companies’ software platforms means users of SALTO Access Control are now able to view event-driven video captured by cameras connected to the Linux based and open platform Wavestore Video Management Software (VMS). “Interaction between access...

Milestone Systems will increase innovation capacity by 45% by 2019 year-end and deliver on its promise to develop unique innovations that will meet future market demands in six key long-term innovation areas. These innovation investments will take place in multiple locations between Copenhagen, Sofia and Barcelona. The objectives of this investment are to increase development capacity of disruptive innovations within deep driver integration, advanced rendering, IoT and metadata sources, online...

ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global provider in door opening solutions, is offering guidance on recent updates to BS 8300, the standard governing inclusive building access, and how they affect the commercial sector. A British standard setting out how buildings should be designed, constructed and maintained to create an accessible environment for disabled people, BS 8300 was first introduced in 2009. The standard is consistently updated to take account of impor...

Arteco, global provider of video event management solutions, has completed its integration with Paxton’s networked access control system, Net2. The combination of these two leading solutions enables users to gain additional levels of intelligence from their security infrastructure. Arteco VEMS integration with Paxton’s Net2 By integrating the Arteco Video Event Management Systems (VEMS) with Paxton’s access control platform through Arteco Open Connector, users can combine vid...

MOBOTIX is expanding its management team to include two new members. Following a successful restructuring, MOBOTIX is paving the way for sustainable growth with its new members, both experienced industry experts: Christiane Kampling will now serve as Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications and Hartmut Sprave as Chief Technical Officer. Both started with the company on June 1st, 2018. Christiane Kampling is taking over as Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at MOBOTIX. She ha...

Meesons, a supplier and installer of a wide range of innovative anti-tailgating entrance control solutions, will be unveiling an industry-first at this year’s IFSEC, 19-21 June, ExCeL London. This much anticipated event is set to revolutionise the way physical entrance control solutions are specified, it will take place on Tuesday 19 June, the first day of IFSEC, at 12.00 noon on Stand H130. Attendees to the unveiling and certificate presentation will gain an insight into how Meesons is...

A whole 12 months on since IFSEC 2017 and they’re excited to be back showcasing how their technologies and solutions are advancing integration and delivering change, at the ExCeL London, between 19 and 21 June. Integration has been a key theme that has seen the convergence of industries and the developments of security solutions to add control, automation and remote functions. Pyronix and Hikvision are at the forefront of this technological advancement, showing solutions which combine mul...

Access control system specialists Nortech have recently worked with The Gunnebo Security Group to install its MRC350 motorised card capture readers at the Shard in London. Standing at 87 storeys high, the architecturally distinctive Shard building with its crystalline facade houses a mixture of high end office spaces, restaurants, apartments, a five-star hotel and a public viewing platform. The challenge for Nortech and Gunnebo was to secure the entrance with a system that had a modern and ele...

ASSA ABLOY, the global provider of door opening solutions, announced the company is working to support mobile access capabilities for student IDs with Apple Wallet. When student ID cards are added to Wallet on iPhone with iOS 12 or Apple Watch with watch OS 5, students and faculty will have an easier and more convenient way to open doors, make payments on and around campus, and enable other student ID driven functionality on a university campus. “We are proud to work with Apple to drive t...

TBS Biometrics introduces a revolutionary reader, featuring combined iris algorithm and face detection. Its distinctiveness comes from the combination of eye and face detection that makes an even more robust accuracy. The sensor captures the iris of both eyes while the face sensor is used to automatically distinguish the height of the users and adjust. All biometric devices have their advantages and limitations. Where popular face recognition still struggles is with high accuracy however, it is...

Milestone Systems, the global number one open platform provider of networked video management software (VMS), will once again be exhibiting at IFSEC International 2018 in London, June 19-21 – Booth C340. The theme from Milestone this year is the benefits of high performance in business video systems, enabling Milestone community customers to do more with less, driving down the total cost of solutions. Milestone will be showing the highest performing VMS server at IFSEC; the combination of...

Attending the 37th East -West International Security Conference organised by Capricorn Conferences and Exhibitions on 4th and 5th June 2018 at the Lisbon Marriott Hotel, Portugal, were delegates representing private and public sector organisations from the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Addressing the delegates at the opening ceremony, conference Co-Chairman, Patrick Somerville QPM, welcomed the delegates to the conference for an intensive two days of presentations and discussions on a wide ra...

Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce the availability of its new restroom control solution. The new CM-2520/48 ‘Push to Open’ and ‘Push to Lock’ combo push plate switch are designed for use in OBC code compliant barrier-free restroom control systems. CM-2520/48 push plate switches are available as a wall switch, assembled in an Aura illuminated enclosure (with sign) and as part of a complete restroom cont...

Honeywell, a global leader in Connected Buildings, has unveiled the Honeywell Vector Space Sense, a software solution that shows where, when and how building spaces are used at any given point in time. As a result, the building operations team can make better-informed real estate and space usage decisions that provide opportunities to optimise costs and promote better building experiences for occupants. "From higher levels of employee productivity to healthier environments that help drive cost...

Integration with Google Assistant & Google Home is now available on Climax Home Portal Platform, allowing Climax smart home security devices to be even more convenient to use and improved comfort, safety, and lifestyle for users. Climax Home Portal Platform now works with Google Assistant & Google Home, allowing users to control their smart home security system with their voice. Users will be able to arm, disarm, and home arm their security system by speaking to the Google Home device....

Layer 8, a leading provider of experiential cyber security training solutions, has appointed VCW Security as UK distribution partner. As one of the UK’s leading distributors of IT security solutions and services, this partnership will enable VCW to expand its portfolio of innovative cyber security solutions. This will allow resellers to provide customers with an additional layer of protection against security breaches by employees that are not fully aware of all potential cyber threats. C...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired HKC, a manufacturer of professional fit, wired and wireless alarms and cloud based monitoring solutions for both the residential and commercial markets, based in Ireland. ASSA ABLOY is an international group with around 47,000 employees and has global sales close to £6.4 billion. In the UK, ASSA ABLOY is best known for the Yale and UNION brands and has its Head Office and main manufacturing centre in Willenhall. Given the strong commercial synergies between HKC and...

Vanderbilt, global supplier of state-of-the-art security systems, announced that its latest cloud-based access control and video management solution, ACT365, was chosen as a 2018 Money-Saving Products Award winner by BUILDINGS Magazine. Vanderbilt ACT365 Vanderbilt ACT365 was recognised in the June 2018 issue of BUILDINGS Magazine for the features it offers building owners and facility managers for life safety and security. ACT365 delivers cost-effective security management for customers in...

SALTO Systems is set to showcase a range of security products at IFSEC in June, with a strong focus on mobile and cloud based access control solutions. Find us on stand G100. The SALTO team are taking part in IFSEC’s ‘Show Me How’ programme which means our product experts will all be wearing ‘Show Me How’ badges. Go up to any member of the SALTO team wearing a ‘Show Me How’ badge and ask for a product demonstration at any time during the show. Along wi...

ASSA ABLOY, the provider of door opening solutions, has unveiled the latest integrated security and access control technologies it will be showcasing for commercial businesses at IFSEC 2018. Held at ExCeL London on the 19 – 21 June, visitors to stand F320 in Hall S7 at IFSEC 2018 will discover the latest innovations to help ‘access smarter thinking’ for commercial sites. ASSA ABLOY Access Control will be exhibiting SMARTair, a modular and fully scalable access control system....

Opengear, a provider of solutions that deliver secure, resilient network access and automation to critical IT infrastructure, announces its integrated NetOps Automation platform that will offer enterprises a full-featured network automation solution to significantly streamline network and infrastructure operations. Opengear is announcing the beta availability of the solution at Cisco Live, Cisco’s annual IT and communications conference, held June 10-14 in Orlando, Florida. Attendees are...