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Smart buildings go wireless the easy way with SMARTair™ from TESA

  SMARTair™ from TESA, the key is simplicity Moving to wireless access control, without busting the budget, just got a whole lot easier. SMARTair™ from TESA is a seamless step up from any organization’s mechanical master key system. The key to secure success? Its unmatched simplicity. SMARTair™ from TESA is easy to install, with no cabling, no wires, and therefore no electricians needed on site.  It is easy to run: SMARTair™ from...

ESA announces Honeywell as its Platinum-level Executive Strategic Partner for 2014

As a Platinum-level Executive Strategic Partner, Honeywell will gain exposure to thousands of qualified prospects The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is pleased to announce that Honeywell Security has returned as the exclusive Platinum-level Executive Strategic Partner for the 2014 calendar year. Begun in 2008, the Executive Strategic Partnership program is only available to ESA associate members and provides funding to support ESA programs that promote and enh...

ISONAS new PowerNet IP Bridge allows connection with modern IP-networked world

ISONAS' IP Bridge Brings Traditional Panel Based Access Control Solutions To The IP Era. Many of their customers have traditional panel access control systems installed and are looking to upgrade to the newest IP technology; the obstacle of the cost of a rip and replace stands in the way. ISONAS has come up with a solution, the PowerNet IP Bridge. The IP Bridge allows customers to connect the modern IP-networked world and legacy Wiegand systems. Traditional and IP enabled panels can be replaced...

AlliedBarton Security Services welcomes Michael Losier as Business Development Manager

Michael Losier will serve the Greater Boston area AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Losier as Business Development Manager serving the Greater Boston area. Prior to joining AlliedBarton, Losier held several succeeding positions at DTZ, formerly UNICCO Service Company in Boston, including Director of Operations, Regional Operations Manager and Maintenance...

Gallagher welcomes Blake Smith as its Technical Account Manager for the US Federal market

Blake will build Gallagher's PIV solution business for the United States Federal Government International leaders in integrated access control and perimeter security technology, Gallagher, recently welcomed Blake Smith the Technical Account Manager (TAM) for the US Federal market. Blake will work with the North American Federal Business Development Manager, Brandy Sloan, and senior leadership team to build Gallagher's PIV solution business for the United States Federal Govern...

Linear to showcase product launches, money booth and CEU training sessions at ISC West 2014

ISC West 2014 is the first trade show where the 2GIG Technology brand is featured as part of Linear's booth Linear LLC is coming to play at ISC West in Las Vegas with highly anticipated product demos, a money booth, CEU certified training sessions, t-shirt giveaways, 2GIG "Blue Man" photo opportunities, and more. ISC West 2014 is the first trade show where the 2GIG Technology brand is featured as part of Linear's booth. To celebrate the winning combination, Linear is giving d...

NEC to showcase its range of physical and cyber security solutions at ISNR 2014 in Abu Dhabi

Exhibits will include NEC’s market leading biometric solutions, including a contactless hybrid finger scanner NEC Corporation announced recently that it is showcasing its latest range of physical and cyber security solutions for a wide range of enterprise and government applications at the International Security and National Resilience 2014 (ISNR) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 1-3 April 2014. Exhibits will include NEC’s market leading biometric soluti...

HID Global to demonstrate its latest secure identity solutions and emerging technologies at ISC West 2014

The company will highlight its new iCLASS SE Encoder for locally encoding credentials and managing keys HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is demonstrating its latest secure identity solutions and emerging technologies that leverage Bluetooth LE and NFC for mobile access at next week’s ISC West conference in Las Vegas. The company will highlight its new iCLASS SE® Encoder for locally encoding credentials and managing...

TDSi team to tackle Tough Mudder in West London to raise money for Help for Heroes charity

TDSi has been supporting Help for Heroes for a number of years A group of brave team members from integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be tackling Tough Mudder – London West on 26th April, the aim being to raise money for the Help for Heroes charity. A team of 17 TDSi employees and family members will be battling the gruelling, muddy course to complete the 10-12 mile event which is being held near Henley-on-Thames. The Managing Director of TDSi, John Da...

Traka survey reveals confidence in security industry

The results also showed that there is an increase in the demand to protect portable IT assets such as iPads, phones and laptops Traka, the key and asset management specialist, has released its findings after surveying an international network of security distributors at a recent conference, held in Rome. The survey showed that despite the increase in awareness of data protection, 79% of Traka distributors agreed that customers are most concerned about protecting assets, rathe...

ISF 2014 to feature commercial and internal security products designed for private companies and state enterprises

The inaugural event will feature both commercial and internal security products The inaugural edition of ISF 2014 will be held on 4-7 November at IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok. With a rising population that is ever more vulnerable, security has become a major factor in protecting Thai society and enabling the country to advance in peace and stability. The need to protect people as well as businesses and government offices from attack by terrorists, domesti...

Open Options to feature successful integration partners and products at ISC West 2014

Open Options will also showcase its latest release, DNA Fusion Version 6, at ISC West Open Options, an industry leader in open platform access control solutions, will showcase the latest release of DNA Fusion – Version 6 – and will highlight integration partners at ISC West Las Vegas, the largest physical security trade show in North America. “Having just released DNA Fusion V6 ahead of schedule in February, Open Options is excited to provide the thousands o...

Bangkok to host first ever Asian Disaster Risk Reduction Expo (ADRE)

The show will showcase equipment and technology in rescue and disaster management Thailand will be the proud host of the first ever ASIAN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION EXPO (ADRE) which will be held in Bangkok at the IMPACT exhibition Centre, from 4-7 November. ADRE is fully supported by the Bangkok Administration and Bangkok Fire. The exhibition will comprise an Expo, Conference and Networking Event focused on one of the most important areas in the world today – natural and m...

Nuance introduces its voice biometrics solution ‘Nuance Forensics’

Nuance Communications, Inc. recently announced the release of Nuance Forensics, a voice biometrics solution that assists law enforcement officials and forensic experts with criminal investigations, as well as with the prosecution and defence of suspects.  This powerful tool uses Nuance’s patented voice biometrics technology to assist in confirming or denying the identity of individuals based on audio files that are used during investigations. Unlike less precise identification techniq...

Honeywell announces availability of its latest 5800C2W across North America

Honeywell recently announced the release of the 5800C2W Convert to Wireless Module, a device that enables retrofitting existing 12-volt security control panels of virtually any type or brand by converting wired sensors to Honeywell’s 5800 Series wireless technology. Up to nine hardwired zones can be easily converted to 5800 wireless protection zones—eliminating the cost of adding transmitters. The 5800C2W is a reliable solution that lets security professionals expand their connected...

FST21 unveils SafeI™ fully integrated access control controller

FST21, a leading technology company specialising in the field of identification and security, is pleased to announce the arrival of SafeI™, a fully integrated access control controller that delivers the most advanced, secure and convenient In Motion Identification access control on the market. SafeI™  enables the ground-breaking technological advantages of FST21's SafeRise® solution (an In Motion Identification system that allows approved users access through a fusion of bi...

Allegion’s aptiQ Alliance Program members highlight aptiQ smart card technology at ISC West 2014

End users will learn to better leverage smart credentials to build increasing number of solutions available Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that, in Booth 20031 at the ISC West Exposition, attendees will see how Allegion and members of the aptiQ Alliance Program have come together to create an ecosystem of applications that support aptiQ smart card technology. The Alliance consists of global companies that are usi...

Secutech 2014 opens its doors for 17th edition in Taiwan

In total, over 35,000 sqm of exhibition space has been booked for the three-day event Secutech officially opens the doors to its 17th edition from 19 – 21 March. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the show will once again take place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, where over 500 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions are confirmed to showcase the latest products and solutions in security technology. In total, over 35,000 sqm of exhibi...

The Secure Identity Alliance presents eServices Vision 2020 at Connect:ID and Cartes Asia conference

The Secure Identity Alliance will identify the $50bn savings opportunity government are set to enjoy through On 19th & 20th March 2014 at the Connect:ID conference in Washington and the Cartes Asia conference in Hong Kong, The Secure Identity Alliance will identify the $50bn savings opportunity government are set to enjoy through the implementation of secure eServices by 2020. The report also investigates the wider social and economic benefits of this shift to digital: f...

HID Global announces HID Trusted Tag Services

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced its HID Trusted Tag™ Services offering. Combining trusted tags with existing secure cloud authentication services, HID Global’s latest solution confers everyday objects with unique and trusted identities that can be read by NFC-enabled mobile devices in a wide variety of IoT applications. With NFC technology, smartphones and tablets can interact with everyday objects in new and exciting ways, rangin...

Gallagher to preview its access control and perimeter security solutions at various key global security events

The latest version of Command Centre Premier version 7.20 will be released in May this year From March 2014, Gallagher, an international leader in access control and security systems technology, are previewing the latest releases in their extensive product portfolio at a number of key global security events.   New features and technology have been introduced to Gallagher's suite of hardware and software access control and perimeter security solutions. On display at inter...

Clarion Events to present Counter Terror Expo and co-located events at London's Olympia in April

Counter Terror Expo 2014 will offer a comprehensive display of technology, equipment and services For the first time ever, Clarion Events is presenting three co-located shows from 29th to 30th April at London’s Olympia. Between them, Counter Terror Expo, Ambition and Forensics Europe Expo will showcase the latest technology and techniques for everything from the prevention of terrorist attacks, to the emergency services response when an attack does occur, to the forensi...

Genetec and ASSA ABLOY announce Aperio and Synergis product integration

Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced it plans to support the ASSA ABLOY® Aperio wireless lock technology in its Synergis IP-based access control solution. With an expected general availability in calendar Q2 2014, this integration will allow the Synergis Master Controller (SMC)—the intelligent IP door controller of the Synergis solution—to manage Aperio-enabled locking hardware, offering customers wireless lock capabilities within any n...

TDSi appoints Adam Norris as new Director of UK Sales

Adam has been tasked with developing and implementing a revised channel and pricing strategy at TDSi Security solutions manufacturer, TDSi has appointed its new Director of UK Sales, Adam Norris. As part of his new role, Adam has been tasked with developing and implementing a revised channel and pricing strategy, which is designed to further support and develop TDSi’s valued partners. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented on the announcement, “I congrat...

Preferred Technologies Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers expand worldwide

All Cartell gate openers are universal voltage (VAC or VDC), accepting any 12 volt power supply from any electrical source Preferred Technologies Group, a U.S.-based company and manufacturer of Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers, is now accepting distributorships around the world to sell its products. The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975. It is sold exclusively through distributors. It was initially introduced in the security industr...

Avigilon announces the addition of the Avigilon Access Control Manager 5.0 to its product portfolio

Avigilon acquired RedCloud Security Inc. in May 2013, adding an innovative line of physical and virtual access control solutions to its product portfolio. Since that time, it has been Avigilon's objective to integrate RedCloud’s business operations and products with Avigilon and make comprehensive enhancements to an already revolutionary access control platform. Avigilon has recently introduced Avigilon Access Control Manager (ACM) 5.0 to its product portfolio, providing users worldwide w...

2N releases new Helios IP Verso modular security intercom system

The new Helios IP Verso from 2N is a high quality, high specification, modular security intercom system that is ideal for a wide range of corporate and public sector applications. Available from CIE-Group, Helios IP Verso is the only security device currently on the market that records HD quality content in total darkness, in all conditions. Fully modular and scalable to suit each individual project, Helios IP Verso has options for HD camera with an infrared light and night vision, or a smart c...

IdentiSys promotes key individuals to support strong growth

The management changes will help IdentiSys focus on providing customers with world class sales and service IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, recently announced the organisational changes. "Michael Shields II has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Sales. In addition to continuing with his current role in running our ID Conn...

Napco announces launch of new user friendly website

The new website’s user-friendly navigation provides easy access to security solutions and products Napco is excited to announce the launch of its updated website. The new site has a fresh new look and was designed with user needs in mind. The user-friendly navigation provides easy access to security solutions, quick resources, technical support, products, upcoming events and more. The new website has been designed to be easier to navigate, taking more quickly to the co...

Fermax’s SMILE monitor awarded ‘IF Label’ by The International Forum of Design

The “IF Label” places the SMILE Fermax monitor among the products with the best design of the past year The International Forum of Design has awarded its prestigious “IF Label” to the SMILE Fermax monitor, placing it among the products with the best design of the past year. The German institution which awards this distinction has been more than six decades promoting the use of good design making its selection among thousands of candidates during eac...