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ASSA ABLOY Phoenix organised a company-wide water donation challenge during the month of July ASSA ABLOY Phoenix is urging fellow local businesses to get involved in the Maricopa Association of Government’s Heat Relief Network in downtown Phoenix. Local organisations that have joined the Heat Relief Network are helping provide hydration, refuge and wellness checks for homeless, elderly and people with disabilities during extreme hot weather. With temperatures consistentl...

TEC 2016 is the premier education and networking event that is open to everyone in the physical security industry PSA Security Network (www.psasecurity.com), the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced the call for presentations for the TEC 2016 security conference will be open August 24 – September 14, 2015. The theme of TEC 2016 is “Beyond the Edge.”  Premier education and networking event TEC 2016 is the premier...

Matrix will showcase its access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions at the event Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade security and telecom solutions is participating in a leading trade fair for Safety & Security - IFSEC, Malaysia. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions. COSEC ARC IP based access control During IFSEC,...

As part of the UK Pavilion, organised by BSIA, Pyronix and TDSi will be showcasing the latest in security technology Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council are preparing to exhibit at IFSEC Southeast Asia, the region’s leading security, fire and safety exhibition and conference, which takes place from 2nd – 4th September in Kuala Lumpur. Billed by organisers, UBM Malaysia, as the centre for local security buyers and decision ma...

The card works as certified ID for anyone who is registered as blind or is receiving qualifying disability benefits The ID cards which when printed, look similar to a driving licence, negate the need for people to have to carry around documents to verify their disabilities. The idea to create a national Disabled Identification (DID) Card was thought up by Tanya Beaney following her observation that there were an increasing number of comments being posted on social media s...

IFSEC SEA 2015 is a highly anticipated event among industry professionals Next week, South-East Asia’s leading Security, Fire and Safety exhibition and conference, IFSEC Southeast Asia (IFSEC SEA), will open its doors from 2 - 4 September, 2015 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. As part of the world’s leading portfolio of security, fire and safety events, IFSEC SEA 2015 is a highly anticipated event among industry professionals. “While th...

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently announced its SmartFusion®2 system-on-chip (SoC) field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and IGLOO®2 FPGAs have successfully passed certification for resistance to differential power analysis (DPA) in the DPA Countermeasure Validation Programme developed by Rambus Cryptography Research Division. This allows Microsemi to use the prestigious Cryptogra...

Report analyses market potential for smart home energy management devices as well as in-depth analysis across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia According to a recently published IHS report (Smart Home Energy Management Devices Report – 2015) analysing the market for demand-response enabled smart home energy management devices, in-home displays and smart thermostats will lead the way in terms of installed base numbers but will generate less revenue than smart appliances &ndash...

The presentations were made by Institute Chairman Garry Evanson CSyP, FSyI Recently The Security Institute (SyI) recognised the contribution of two companies and two individuals who have supported the Institute over the last few years by hosting a presentation at Westminster Abbey. The presentations were made by Institute Chairman Garry Evanson CSyP, FSyI. Firstly, SyI recognised Insafe International for their continued support to a number of Institute events including sponso...

Clay is a secure cloud based wireless locking solution that provides locksmiths with a smart access control system SALTO Systems, together with partner EMS Distribution, will be presenting Clay by SALTO on Stand 217 at this year’s MLA Expo, at Telford International Centre 2 – 4 October. In a world where everything is getting smarter, people are looking for new solutions that make sense in an increasingly digital world. They want to substitute mechanical locks with...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has integrated the company’s Lumidigm® biometrics technology with its widely deployed OMNIKEY® contactless smart card readers to simplify identity validation for citizen ID and many financial, healthcare and other commercial applications. With the Lumidigm® V-Series V371 fingerprint reader, program administrators can verify users’ identities by having them present a card, fingerpr...

(see bigger image) Access control market in Brazil is forecast to decline by 1.2% in 2015 and decline by another 0.8% in 2016 before growth returns in 2017 Blake Kozak, Principal Analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS Inc., in his research note discusses about the current state of the Brazilian market for electronic access control. While the 2014 Brazilian market for electronic access control equipment reached an estimated $92 million, the latest informati...

HT1 Raptor combines the high security of a roadblocker with the flexibility of a shallow mounted bollard East Yorkshire firm Heald Ltd has been awarded the UK, European and US patents for its HT1-Raptor anti-terrorist security barrier. The innovative system combines the high security of a roadblocker with the flexibility of a shallow mounted bollard. Installation at high-security sites Crash tests for Hornsea-based Heald Ltd’s range of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)...

The list will assist in avoiding common issues, like unsuitable hinges, that result in gaps around the frame Specialist security manufacturer, Allegion, is providing those responsible for installing and maintaining fire door hardware with a new tool – a downloadable Fire Door Hardware Checklist. Allegion has created the easy-to-use checklist to promote higher standards of fire door inspection and maintenance. By following each simple step, trade professionals can be con...

Gallagher now incorporates LifeSafety Power enclosure as part of its access control product suite LifeSafety Power® and Gallagher have announced a partnership to integrate Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-listed powered cabinets into Gallagher’s leading access control solution. Gallagher - a global provider of integrated  access control, intruder alarms management and perimeter protection, now incorporates a LifeSafety Power enclosure as part of the company&rsquo...

The event raised £65 for Julia’s House and proved to be a highly enjoyable event for everyone involved The team at TDSi’s Poole headquarters has held a ‘Bake Off’ event to raise money for Dorset and Wiltshire Children's Hospices Julia's House (registered charity number 1067125). Helping the cause TDSi's Marketing Co-ordinator, Sophie Wilkins commented, “The Bake Off is the latest activity we have run to keep the fundraising momentum go...

Farpointe Data’s Stephen sheppard is a 30-year veteran of the security industry Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that, after approximately a six month absence, Stephen "Shep" Sheppard is back at the company to persuade worldwide integrators and access control manufacturers to partner with Farpointe Data and bring safe, secure access control to their own customers. Sheppard i...

SNGTM takes a broad look the latest research, and commercial and industrial market trends in the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda for Securing New Ground® (SNGTM), the security industry’s top executive conference, scheduled for Oct. 28-29, 2015, at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. The SNGTM 2015 This executive forum takes a comprehensive look at the state of the security industry, the latest research,...

The program is now managed by Vice President of Products, David Ella, a Symmetry product expert AMAG Technology, a leading provider of access control, video management and end-to-end security management solutions, announces its Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Programme. Formerly known as the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Programme, the new name reflects how important this program is to AMAG and its technology partners to come together and deliver an integrated solutio...

Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), the leading security systems integrator, announces the availability of Kantech KT-1, a cost-effective, elegant and easy-to-install access control solution. Designed to scale for small- to medium-sized business (SMB) customers as well as enterprise customers, this single-entry controller offers the flexibility to expand with growing business security needs. The KT-1 solution is part of TycoIS’ small business value line, extending commercial-grade security...

PSA Security Network to distribute Identiv uTrust reader platform and uTrust SmartID credentials Identiv, Inc. recently announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Identiv’s uTrust TS Premises Readers and credentials. PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, owned by the most progressive security integrators throughout North America. These leading security systems integrators are responsibl...

The products & services in areas such as energy efficiency, modern airports and baggage handling have been submitted inter airport Europe 2015, held from 6-9 October 2015, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre, will once again present Innovation Awards in the four exhibition categories interTERMINAL, interRAMP, interDATA and interDESIGN. The submission of entries from exhibiting companies at inter airport Europe 2015 is now closed. A variety of innovative products and services w...

All-over-IP Expo brings together recognised global ICT and security brands to educate local sales partners and end-customers Meeting the right people and getting hands on with the newest technology are central to the All-over-IP Expo experience. With new exhibitors joining the show in Moscow in 2015, local sales partners and end-customers have even a better opportunity. Latest innovations to be showcased In 2015, the latest innovations in video surveillance, data storage, ne...

Vicon Industries, Inc., trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced the August 17th availability of the newest version of their popular video management software, ViconNet 8. This new version offers a more efficient system for managing video surveillance with faster and better organised video management and has strengthened the level of integration with all open-standard devices. In keeping with Vicon’s new directive to drive towards...

Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and security, announced the three additional RF card format variant models to its BioStation 2 line up. The new models support 125KHz EM, 125KHz HID Prox, and 13.56MHz HID iClass SE RF standards and complete the RF line up that already supported 13.56MHz MiFare/DesFire/DesFire EV1/Felica/NFC formats. The new additions will help Suprema to expand its customer base with specific RF card format requirements, especially in the US and UK. BioStation 2 blends po...

GreenPeak has established Indian office in response to growing demand for its RF chips for Smart Home market GreenPeak Technologies, the leading low power RF-semiconductor company, recently announced that, as part of its ongoing expansion into international markets and following a period of significant growth in India, it opened a new office in Mumbai. GreenPeak has established the Indian office in response to the growing demand for its innovative RF chips for the operator/ser...

The new members include CONTAVA, A3 Communications, Inc. and A.C. Technical Systems Security-Net, a global provider of security integration services, announced recently that three member companies from across North America have joined the organisation, bringing its membership to more than twenty. Expanding services The new members include CONTAVA, A3 Communications, Inc. and A.C. Technical Systems, with headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta, Columbia, S.C., and Toronto, respecti...

Nick Bartlett (L) and Simon Wilson (R) are the new Business Development Manager & National Sales Account Manager respectively ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has appointed a new National Sales Manager and Business Development Manager, strengthening its electromechanical team. Developing mechatronics Having worked for ASSA ABLOY for 11 years with brands including ASSA, UNION, Adams Rite and Trimec,...

BSIA has joined forces with Moorepay Legal Services for the seminar, with an aim at providing security companies with essential legal advice The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has joined forces with Moorepay Legal Services to deliver an Employment Law Seminar aimed at providing essential legal advice to security companies operating in Scotland. The event will take place in Glasgow on the 29th September 2015 and is open to both members and non-members of the BSIA...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, introduces its new line-up of high-efficiency PSX Power Solutions to provide clean, uninterrupted power to iSTAR door controllers, ensuring security system integrity during power failures. With advanced monitoring and diagnostic features, these power supplies provide the ability for complete network-based health monitoring and control of the power system. Available in single and dual...