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Nortek Security & Control launches new 2GIG Vario Hybrid Security System

Versatile security system leverages 2GIG wireless sensor line and works harmoniously with gate and access control systems Nortek Security & Control announces the new 2GIG Vario Hybrid Security System. The complete Vario system consists of a security control panel with on-board hardwire inputs and outputs, which can add wireless capabilities to take advantage of 2GIG’s existing wireless solutions. Vario has multiple keypad styles, a variety of zone and output expander...

Comprion EMVCo PCD Analogue Test Solution purchased by Cetecm’s laboratory

The team in Milpitas will use it to offer terminal type approval services according to EMVCo version 2.6 Comprion announces that Cetecm’s laboratory in Milpitas has purchased their EMVCo PCD Analogue Test Solution. The team in Milpitas will use it to offer terminal type approval services according to EMVCo version 2.6, which was activated on January 1st, 2017. Shashi Kumar, Smart Card Technology Department Manager at Cetecom reasons the selection of the Comprion test to...

Feenics achieves Platinum Partner Status for Mercury Security

The partnership lends further credibility to Keep SMS and integration with Authentic Mercury hardware Feenics, Ottawa, Canada, has achieved elite Platinum Partner Status for Mercury Security, Long Beach, California, indicative of the company’s commitment to non-proprietary hardware cloud-computing environments. Authentic Mercury Security is one of the most widely used and specified access control hardware brands in the world.Keep security management solutionFeenics is th...

PSA Security Network to distribute Pedestal PRO’s security product line

Pedestal PRO provides pedestals, housings, hoods, and custom manufacturing to installers Pedestal PRO announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Pedestal PRO’s line of pedestals, housings, and hoods for the security industry—including Pedestal PRO’s new architectural stainless steel pedestals. Through this partnership PSA integrators will gain access to the world’s largest offering of pedestal solutions, cus...

Feenics hires Paul Cohn as Western Regional Business Development Manager

Cohn’s experience will be critical in the growth of Feenics’ Keep Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) subscription model Feenics, a provider of cloud-hosted access control and security management solutions, appointed Paul Cohn as Western Regional Business Development Manager.  Cohn joins the rapidly expanding Feenics organisation to focus on channel partnerships and developing relationships with end-users, consultants, and other key stakeholders. He will cove...

Milestone and solutions partners to present range of integrated solutions at Intersec Dubai 2017

Milestone partners will demonstrate solutions ranging from advanced storage to video analytics Milestone Systems, the open platform company in video management software (VMS), will be at Intersec 2017 in Dubai, UAE, January 22-24. Integrated solutions Partners will highlight integrated solutions at the Milestone booth and in the showrooms marking the importance of this conference and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region for Milestone and the open platform community....

Suprema to launch FaceStation 2 face recognition terminal prototype at Intersec 2017

The new FaceStation 2 is has Suprema's latest face recognition technology providing the world's best performance Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and security, announces that it will showcase the world's fastest and most advanced face recognition technology at Intersec 2017. FaceStation 2 At the show, Suprema will showcase a prototype version of long-awaited FaceStation 2, the company's flagship face recognition terminal which is designed for use in access control an...

ZKAccess’ ZKBioSecurity access control platform integrated with Arteco Video Event Management Software

Access control events from ZKBioSecurity software are presented in the Arteco VEMS interface in real time ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, announced the integration of its access control platform with Arteco, a provider of video event management solutions. The integration of access control and video surveillance is of growing interest to end users in a wide variety of markets, which propelled both companies to seek a partner...

Vanderbilt devices now support Mercury Security’s hardware controllers and peripheral panels

Vanderbilt is now an Authentic Mercury partner Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering open systems solutions through its compliance with open standards and close collaboration with aligned technology providers. In its effort to further extend system flexibility and customer options, the company recently completed its integration with Mercury Security and is now an Authentic Mercury partner. Best-in-cl...

SALTO Systems to showcase mobile access control Innovations at Intersec 2017

SALTO will present the new SALTO XS4 One - an evolution of the Original model with a built-in new reader SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest innovations for the access control and security systems industry — including new Bluetooth Low Energy integrations— at Intersec 2017 taking place from 22-24 January 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. In a world where everything is gettin...

Hanwha Techwin Europe’s Managing Director Bob (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D. highlights company’s achievements in 2016

Open platform cameras enable edge-based video analytics to best match individual requirements With the New Year upon us, we caught up with Bob (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D., Managing Director of Hanwha Techwin Europe and asked him about the company’s achievements during 2016 and what his hopes and ambitions are for 2017. Bob, what would you say is your most significant achievement during 2016? Hwang: Despite fierce competition, we have continued to increase our share of the market...

AMAG Technology appoints Kurt Takahashi as President

Kurt Takahashi is an expert in physical identity management and sales AMAG Technology, a G4S company, announced that Kurt Takahashi, Senior Vice President, Sales, has been promoted to President. Delivering unified solutions Kurt began at AMAG in February 2015 and successfully grew the business through his management of the sales, sales engineering, and business development teams. Understanding AMAG’s rich, successful history in manufacturing access control solutions, K...

Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency to launch with a full conference at Intersec 2017

Public launch of Dubai’s SIRA features in power-packed conference line-up at Intersec 2017 The launch of Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) will feature in a full conference programme at Intersec 2017, where leading decision makers will discuss a new law governing the Emirate’s security industry framework, guidelines and expectations. The SIRA Forum takes place on 24 January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, where B...

Matrix to showcase latest telecom and security solutions at Convergence India Expo 2017

Matrix to exhibit SARVAM UCS, video surveillance and biometric solutions at Convergence India Expo 2017 Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is participating in the 25th Edition of Convergence India Expo, New Delhi. Convergence is a leading ICT event and this year with the theme of “Digital India” will focus on new-age technologies and merging business solutions following the vision of our honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra...

Public Venues & Events Safety & Security 2017 to gather top regional venue and event owners

The conference will showcase presentations and discussions by key distinguished speakers An exciting large-scale conference, Public Venues & Events Safety & Security highlights the roles and frameworks for security professionals in effectively managing the safety and security of the people at public venues and events. This event will be held on the 27th February – 1st March, 2017, in Singapore with brand new and innovative conference formats, proudly hosted...

HID Global predicts top trends for 2017 in the identity technology industry

The forecast for 2017 is also based on a breakthrough in adoption of mobile identity technology in 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, forecasts a shift in the use of identity technology that will lead to increased adoption of mobile devices and the latest smart card technology, a greater emphasis and reliance on the cloud, and a radical new way of thinking of trust in smart environments and Internet of Things (IoT). Ultimately, HID Global predicts the...

Pulse Secure certified for U.S. Department of Defence Unified Capabilities Approved Products List

The certification process is the responsibility of the Defence Information Systems Agency Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced that Pulse Connect Secure 8.2 and Pulse Policy Secure 5.3 on PSA-Series appliances have been certified for inclusion on The U.S. Department of Defence DoD Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL). Highest levels of securityThe certification process is the responsibility of the Defence Information Systems Age...

Connected Technologies’ Connect ONE security management platform integrated with various products

When you install Nest, you can view and control all cameras in the easy-to-use Connect ONE interface New integrations from Connected Technologies, with the industry’s most exciting products continues to expand the installation and specification possibilities of the Connect One cloud-hosted security management platform.Nest camera integration The Connect ONE platform now supports the popular Nest indoor and outdoor cameras. When you install Nest, you can view and control...

Identiv launches next generation uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker for Internet of Things market

Identiv uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker empowers businesses in a broad range of markets Identiv announced the launch of the next generation of its uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker, a low-cost, portable, powered smart sensor that tracks and stores temperature readings. In addition to its low cost and small form factor, it can be read by any near field communication (NFC) reader, such as a mobile phone, and uploaded to the Internet for analytic purposes. A smart sensor for the...

Grosvenor to supply IT31 workforce management terminals to a leading steel producer

Grosvenor expects the relationship to continue for several years as has been the case with similar projects for other clients Grosvenor Technology, provider of security and attendance solutions, announces a new partnership with a steel producer for the supply of its IT31 Workforce Management Terminals. The inaugural project, itself worth several hundred thousand pounds, is due to be deployed in one European site in early 2017 and is expected to deliver substantial efficiencie...

Digi Security Systems partners with Gallagher to offer intuitive, intelligent, and innovative protection solutions

Gallagher Command Centre is designed to give customers complete site control and management Digi Security Systems, a provider of electronic security systems, announced that it is partnering with Gallagher, a technology company that develops and delivers intuitive, intelligent, and innovative protection solutions. As a certified Gallagher channel partner, Digi offers a full suite of professional services, from business requirement analysis and customisation services, through ap...

All Milestone XProtect VMS editions to be covered into Bosch software “Building Integration System (BIS)”

The integration enables solutions that combine several building management functions on a single platform The co-operation between Bosch and Milestone Systems has been further expanded. Building on the already strong base of the complete video integration between Bosch and Milestone, the partnership has been deepened to now cover all Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS) editions into the Bosch software “Building Integration System (BIS)”. This integr...

ISONAS enhances Pure Access software platform with new features

Certified integrator partners and customers have moved onto the new ISONAS Pure Access 2.0 software and are extremely happy with the user experience ISONAS, a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, announced that the company has released Pure Access 2.0 to ring in the new year. Launched in 2016, Pure Access, is a family of leading access control software products comprised of a fully hosted platform, Pure Access Cloud and an on-premise option, Pure Access Manager. Pure Ac...

Manned security demand drives growth of Skillweb’s SmartTask workforce management system

Skillweb introduced a number of industry firsts during 2016 to take advantage of the latest smartphone innovations and better meet changing market needs Skillweb has seen record uptake of employee scheduling and workforce management system SmartTask in the past 12 months. Growing demand from the manned security marketplace resulted in the number of active users doubling to more than 10,000 as businesses seek clever technology solutions to better plan and manage their static an...

Matrix launches COSEC door FMX Multispectral Fingerprint Door Controller

This unique identification process outperforms all other fingerprint sensors and provides robust, reliable and highly secured biometric information of the user COSEC door FMX is a cutting edge multispectral fingerprint based door controller, which boosts security and productivity of modern enterprises. COSEC door FMX The advanced multispectral technology of COSEC door FMX reads surface and subsurface of a live fingerprint and gives very clear and strong image even if the su...

TMD reorganises management team to drive global business growth

Carlton Smith will take over as the CEO and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company TMD, a provider of management systems for digital and physical assets, is meeting continued strong growth throughout the world with a positive refocusing of its senior management team. This sees the company’s founder and existing directors take on new roles. Strategic growth Founder of TMD, Tony Taylor now becomes Executive Chairman. In this role, he will focus...

Galaxy Control Systems highlights System Galaxy access control solution at Intersec 2017

System Galaxy has the capability to integrate with video, time and attendance, identity management  other data sources At Intersec 2017, Galaxy Control Systems is showcasing their advanced access control solution in interactive demonstrations that represent real-life applications. Visitors to the booth (Sheikh Saeed Hall 3, Stand E40) will see System Galaxy integrated with optical turnstile and door management solutions; time and attendance products; visitor management sy...

MedixSafe launches Key Care Cabinet for better key control access

A "key" feature that differentiates the MedixSafe Key Care Cabinet from low-end key cabinets is that it enables more secure access MedixSafe, the provider of access control cabinet market, introduces its new Key Care Cabinet offering. It allows the user to not only organise their access keys, but to control them, as well. Enabling secure access A "key" feature that differentiates the MedixSafe Key Care Cabinet from low-end key cabinets is that it enables more secure access....

Maxxess to showcase eMobile operations intelligence platform at Intersec 2017

eFusion is Maxxess’ signature solution, which will be displayed at Intersec Dubai 2017 Visitors to Intersec on 22-24 January 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre will get a first look at the future of visitor management and eMobile, an operations intelligence platform that allows organisations to manage, monitor and connect employees on the move while delivering powerful big data intelligence. Maxxess eFusion - Visit-Point A new module withi...

ASL Safety and Security to display new and existing products at Integrated Systems Europe 2017

Both VIPEDIA-12 and INTEGRA support direct fibre network connectivity ASL Safety and Security will be exhibiting at Integrated Systems Europe 2017 (ISE 2017) at Amsterdam RAI exhibition centre, 7th-10th February, 2017, showcasing a host of brand new products including INTEGRA, an all-in-one public address/voice alarm system; VIPEDIA RACK, a rack-based EN54 solution; WMC01, a touch sensitive audio controller; and VIPEDIA CONTROL PROTOCOL (VCP), a new text-based control interfac...