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Kings Security’s KIS security intelligence solution awarded with EU trade mark

Kings Intelligence Service (KIS) has already proved hugely successful for clients from national retailers to multi-site businesses The security and intelligence firm Kings Security has successfully attained a Europe-wide trade mark for its cutting edge product, Kings Intelligence Service (KIS). Evolving security intelligence KIS is a real-time, online security intelligence product that has already proved hugely successful for clients that include national retailers and regi...

ISONAS to highlight power of the cloud for access control at ASIS international 2016

ISONAS's cloud-based software brings new features to access control that highlight the capabilities of a Pure IP solution ISONAS, a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, has announced that the company will be showcasing its new software platform – Pure Access Cloud in booth #3762 at the 2016 ASIS International seminar and exhibits. The 62nd Annual ASIS International kicks off on September 12th and runs through September 15th at the Orange County Convention Center i...

S2 Security releases S2 Magic Monitor enhancements for increased content control

S2 Magic Monitor enables security and safety content to be displayed anywhere throughout the enterprise S2 Security, the provider of IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, has released version 3 of S2 Magic Monitor video display and digital signage solution. S2 Magic Monitor enables security, safety and informational content to be displayed anywhere throughout the enterprise. Version 3 increases digital content control, enhances integ...

Avigilon reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial and Business results

Avigilon reports record quarterly revenue of $85.7 million Avigilon Corporation, a provider of trusted security solutions, reports its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. All figures are in United States ("US") dollars unless otherwise stated. Second Quarter 2016 Financial Highlights Record revenue of $85.7 million, an increase of 17% over Q2 2015 revenue of $73.0 million, reflecting greater customer adoption in existing markets, further pen...

ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions design manual for security and door hardware maintenance

ASSA ABLOY design manuals ensure that security systems, access control & door hardware are consistent across whole organisations ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has provided a host of healthcare and education projects with a design manual to manage security and door hardware maintenance. Easy access to product information The design manual is a document that provides facilities managers and security profes...

VIZpin introduces free managed access control solution for smaller installations

Users are migrating to smartphone based access control solutions because they are less expensive and more convenient VIZpin, provider of Commercial Smartphone Access Control, has announced that VIZpin LITE, an entry level version of their popular Managed Access Control solution is now available at no charge.Smartphone-based access control End-users increasingly want to use their phone as their key instead of carrying another credential like a card or FOB.  They are also...

Texecom appoints Dero as authorised distributor in the Netherlands

Dero Security Products offer value added services above and beyond typical security distribution Texecom has appointed Dero Security Products B.V. as an official authorised distributor in the Netherlands. From the 1st August 2016, Dero Security Products B.V. will stock Texecom’s flagship range of Premier Elite systems, which offers professional security solutions for a wide range of applications. Dero Security Products B.V. Dero Security Products B.V. are a solutions-b...

ONVIF Chairman Per Björkdahl to keynote IoT and Standards webinar from Memoori

The webinar will examine how IoT and cloud computing have already shaped the physical security industry IoT and physical security ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is pleased to announce that Per Björkdahl, ONVIF Steering Committee Chair, will be the featured presenter in the webinar ‘Physical Security, IoT and Open Standards’, on August 17, 2016, at 4:00 PM BST. The webinar is hosted by Memoori, an independ...

3xLOGIC announces expanded training, new HQ and Innovation Center

Recently, 3xLOGIC completed its move to a new Corporate Headquarters in Westminster, Colorado 3xLOGIC, Inc. a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions today announced a significantly expanded 3xLOGIC University training schedule and locations; a new, larger HQ; and an expanded Florida Innovations Center facility. Recent developments Under the leadership of Donny Shaffer, 3xLOGIC Director of Customer Support Services, the company made a significant investment in...

TDSi to showcase new GARDiS solution at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016

TDSi will be giving visitors a chance to see its new range of GARDiS software and hardware solutions Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be giving visitors a chance to see its new range of GARDiS software and hardware solutions at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016, which is being held in Kuala Lumpur from 7th-9th September. The show follows this year’s highly successful IFSEC International in London, which saw increased stand visitor numbers and considerable interest in t...

Feenics to demonstrate new version of cloud-hosted access control and security management platform at ASIS 2016

Keep by Feenics™ provides the option of traditional on-site server deployment or fully cloud-based specification Feenics, Ottawa, Canada, will demonstrate the new Version 3 (V3) of the Keep by Feenics™ cloud-hosted access control and security management platform at ASIS 2016 in Orlando, September 12 -14, booth 2168. Keep by Feenics™ Keep by Feenics™ is an award-winning platform that provides the option of traditional on-site server deployment or fully...

LifeSafety Power partners with Paxton Access for access control power solution

The new partnership delivers power solution enclosure with integral installation efficiencies LifeSafety Power, provider of Smarter Power Solutions and patented remote networking capabilities and Paxton Access, Inc., Greenville, South Carolina, designer and manufacturer of IP access control and intelligent solutions for smart buildings, have entered into an exciting new partnership. Now, systems integrators will have availability to the new FlexPower® PCLASS™ Unified...

Xvision hires Chris Valentino as Head of Business Development to expand project division

Valentino will be expanding Xvision’s reach as the company continues to serve value-added distributors and installers working on major projects Chris Valentino has joined Xvision as Head of Business Development. A Y3K company, Xvision designs CCTV, networking, access control and door entry products from its Surrey headquarters. Valentino will be expanding Xvision’s reach as the company continues to serve value-added distributors and installers working on major pro...

Safe gates save lives: DHF to run Gate Safety Week 2016 campaign

The campaign will cover the correct specification, supply, installation and operation of powered gates Safety campaigners are once again mounting a high profile drive designed to confine deaths and serious injuries caused by incorrectly installed and poorly maintained automated gates to the history books. Gate Safety Week is being held on October 10 - 16 this year. It will be underpinned by the clear and simple campaign slogan - Safe Gates Save Lives. The campaign is being ru...

Matrix COSEC DOOR FMX door controller with multispectral sensor technology

COSEC DOOR FMX is useful for R&D Centres where high-end security is involved Matrix COSEC DOOR FMX is a premium door controller with multispectral sensor technology. The sensor reads surface as well as subsurface of the finger. This makes the device suitable for adverse conditions, where a user might have dry, wet, oily, elderly hands. The sensor detects only live fingerprints, making it more secure for the organization. COSEC DOOR FMX is useful for R&D Centres where h...

Mike Voslow appointed CFO of cloud-based physical access control provider Brivo

Mike Voslow joins Brivo with over 30 years of experience in both public and private finance and accounting Brivo, the provider of cloud-based physical access control and video systems, has announced the appointment of Mike Voslow as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 5, 2016.  Mike joins Brivo with over 30 years of experience in both public and private finance and accounting. Financial leadership “I am excited to welcome Mike to Brivo. He is joining...

IACSP ASEAN Security Symposium and Awards to highlight counter-terrorism trends in Southeast Asia

IACSP ASEAN Security Symposium and Awards is timely as DAESH and other groups threaten the security of the region Understanding the great threat towards security in the South East Asia region, International Association for Counter­terrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP) together with Fleming is organising the IACSP Asean Security Symposium & Awards from September 6th ­7th 2016 in Kuala Lumpur. DAESH threat The IACSP ASEAN Security Symposium and Awards is tim...

Abloy UK to showcase security locking solutions at Lockex 2016

Abloy will discuss the locking options and opportunities created with a new £1 coin coming into circulation Abloy UK is showcasing its range of compliant and secure locking solutions at Lockex 2016, and inviting visitors to discuss important current topics affecting the industry – such as the introduction of the new £1 coin next year. Taking place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, from 16th – 18th September, Lockex 2016 allows visitors to experience produ...

Matrix COSEC SAMAY desktop time-attendance software for small organisations

COSEC SAMAY manages the diverse requirements of systematic yet flexible timings with attendance, shifts and leave policies Matrix COSEC SAMAY, a professional time-attendance solution, is specifically designed for small organisations. COSEC SAMAY manages the diverse requirements of systematic yet flexible timings with user-wise attendance, shifts and leave policies. Its human-like intelligence calculates attendance/leaves and integrates seamlessly with payroll systems. Matrix C...

Feenics appoints SIA Chairman, Denis Hébert, as President and Equity Partner

Denis has a proven track record over his career and is well-respected within the security industry Feenics, Ottawa, Can., announces the appointment of Denis Hébert as President and Equity Partner, effective August 1. Hébert, currently the Chairman of the Board of the Security Industry Association, has an extensive and distinguished career in security. He joins other team members at Feenics, including former systems integrator Sam Shalaby, Chief Executive Officer...

Galaxy Control Systems earns American Institute of Architects approval as CES provider for education courses

CES approval allows Galaxy to submit instructor-led courses, which will be featured on AIA’s online list  Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, has announced that they have received approval from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a provider of education classes under the organisation’s Continuing Education System (CES). Additionally, AIA has also approved the first of Galaxy’s courses, which...

Matrix integrates COSEC time-attendance solution with SATATYA video surveillance for enhanced security

Matrix has integrated its access control solution (COSEC) with its video surveillance solution (SATATYA) COSEC – SATATYA integration Nowadays video surveillance, access control and time-attendance are an integral part of any organisation. However, organisations can get the best when integrated systems perform important functions that enhance security. Looking at the market requirements, Matrix has integrated its access control and time-attendance solution (COSEC) with i...

Dantech promotes PoE security solutions at the ASC Business Group meeting

Dantech supply PoE power products designed  specifically to meet the needs of security system applications Dantech Electronic Engineering, the UK manufacturer of specialist analogue & PoE power supplies and ancillary equipment for security applications, recently presented to the Association of Security Consultants’ (ASC) Business Group Meeting. 40 years of experience Speaking about the design and specification of effective PoE for electronic security applicati...

Open Options announces access control integration with Axis Communications

Open Options and Axis Communications have announced the integration of Open Options' DNA Fusion and AXIS A1001 Open Options, an open platform access control and software development company, and Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, announce the integration of Open Options' DNA Fusion™ with AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller. Open Options and Axis Communications are both proponents of the value of open architecture in access control software and hardw...

AlliedBarton Security Services merges with Universal Services of America to form Allied Universal

The new organisation is the largest security services company in North America AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America have finalised the merger to form Allied Universal, a security services and solutions company. The new organisation, with more than 140,000 employees, is the largest security services company in North America. Allied Universal will maintain headquarters in Santa Ana, California, and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and is expected to have...

Tragic incident in Ireland triggers DHF call to check powered gates for safe operations

Regular planned preventative maintenance is absolutely essential if a gate is to remain in a safe and serviceable condition The tragic death of a man crushed by a falling metal gate in County Meath, Ireland on Tuesday (July 26) is a salutary reminder to all those responsible for powered gates of the vital importance of regular inspection and testing of powered gate installations. The call to powered gate owners, installers, repairers and maintainers to have all gates checked...

Security Essen 2016: Security Innovation Award candidates nominated

15 companies are in the final round for the Security Innovation Award 2016 There are still around two months until the 22nd edition of the world’s premier fair for security and fire prevention. However, the finalists for the Security Innovation Award have already been nominated. Out of 84 applications, the expert jury chose 15 companies to advance into the next round. Now, they are entering the decisive phase of the prize which is known as the sector’s Oscar. For...

Genetec Inc. announces new version of unified IP security platform, Security Center

Security Center version 5.5 gives administrators greater control and protection of their security infrastructure Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions has announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company’s open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security Center 5.5 offers a new disaster recovery mode, enhanced levels of authentication and encryption,...

ASIS to host Inaugural Security Week in conjunction with ASIS 2016

The ASIS event will bring together local businesses, schools, hospitals & community leaders to discuss security preparedness ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced the launch of Security Week, a series of community preparedness and educational events that will be held in conjunction with the organisation’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2016). Nearly 20,000 security professionals from...

ZKAccess hosts world renowned biometrics expert Dr. Anil Jain

Dr. Anil Jain received a host of awards for contributions to pattern recognition and biometrics ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, was pleased to host Dr. Anil Jain at its headquarters in Shenzhen, China on June 15, 2016. Dr. Jain is one of the leading pioneers and scientists in the field of biometrics and also serves as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Michigan State...