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Integrated Biometrics releases Kojak FAP 60 Appendix F Certified fingerprint scanner at Connect:ID 2016

Kojak will enable fast enrolment and verification of large groups of people, with capability of capturing ten prints in ten seconds or less Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is revolutionising the industry yet again, with the release of its Kojak FAP 60 Appendix F Certified ten print and roll live scanner. Rugged and lightweight, Kojak will run off of a laptop, tablet or mobile phone without an a...

ISC West 2016: SRI Identity IOM access control tablet offers iris recognition for superior access control

IOM access control tablet fuses access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities SRI Identity™, a line of business of SRI International, recently introduced its IOM Access Control Tablet for mainstream access control applications. The tablet fuses an access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities to establish a new benchmark for cost-effective value and functionality. It joins the SRI Identity portfoli...

Nedap to display MOOV access control systems for vehicle entrances at Intertraffic 2016 in Amsterdam

MOOV is not only suited for City Access Control, it also has a dedicated module for vehicle access management Nedap - leading specialist in vehicle identification and detection technology - launches the next generation of its solutions for vehicle access control. Nedap MOOV is the world’s first access control system specifically designed for vehicle entrances in cities and parking facilities. With this new solution Nedap responds to the worldwide trend towards smarter ci...

Camden Door Controls now offers affordable two-day air shipping service to all US cities

The air shipping capabilities will help dealers and integrators get the job done on time and on budget Camden Door Controls, an industry-leading provider of innovative, high quality and competitively priced door activation, control and locking products, is pleased to announce it is now offering two-day air shipping to all cities in the USA, at the same low cost as standard ground delivery. Camden ranks as the only manufacturer providing this option. Online tracking service "...

Jim Cisneros appointed as AMAG Technology's Vice President, Technical Services

Jim will work out of the Torrance, California office, and will report to COO, Howard Johnson AMAG Technology is proud to welcome Jim Cisneros as Vice President, Technical Services.  Jim will oversee all aspects of the Technical Services team globally, including Technical Support, Professional Services and Education/Training. He will work out of the Torrance, California office, and will report to Chief Operating Officer, Howard Johnson. Background in IT services “I...

AMAG appoints Justin Wilmas as Director of Sales for Eastern North America

Justin will be responsible for management and leadership of all sales activities in Eastern North America AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, has hired Justin Wilmas as its Director of Sales, East Region. This newly created position will provide additional support and exceptional customer service to Symmetry resellers, consultants and end users, and Justin will be responsible for the management...

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy PM and Minister of Interior inaugurates ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the “Aftershock 2” live demonstration on responding to crises and emergencies Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated on Tuesday the activities of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016). The ev...

ACT announces new ACTpro 1520e single-door IP controller

Access control manufacturer ACT has released a single-door IP controller aimed at new and existing customers. Distributed intelligence, anti passback and other features The ACTpro 1520e gives integrators ultimate flexibility. They can install the controller using IP at every door, create a hub from RS485 or, most importantly, expand using Ethernet by exploiting the unit’s dual Ethernet switch. The controller is both flexible and scalable. New clients will usually opt to connect the ACTp...

Number of DHF qualified powered gates specialists rises past 600

The demand for the DHF training scheme demonstrates the industry's commitment to raise levels of powered gate safety in the UK The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that the number of powered gate installation engineers and specialists to successfully complete its gate safety diploma course has topped 600. Training is provided by the DHF Powered Gate Group which represents the leading companies which manufacture, supply, install and maintain powered automat...

PSA security partners with BluBØX to offer security systems with latest cloud, web, mobile and biometric technology

The partnership allows PSA integrators to offer their customers a security system built with the latest technologies BluBØX Security Inc. recently announced a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute its web-cloud security system that provides access, alarms, visitors, video, and biometrics for the physical security industry. Through the new partnership, PSA Integrators will be able to offer their customers a security system built with the latest Cloud, Web,...

Cortech Developments Datalog software helps integrate range of smart building technology for the Birmingham City University

All security and life safety sub systems are managed through Datalog located within the City Centre Campus With over 23,500 students from 80 different countries, Birmingham City University is one of the largest universities in the UK. Steeped in rich heritage, the University constantly invests in improvements to their facilities, ensuring that students benefit from a state-of-the-art learning environment.   The University has recently invested £260m in a majo...

BSIA Information Destruction section to exhibit at ICO’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference

The event will provide data protection practitioners with an opportunity to hear presentations on a range of topical issues The British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction section will be exhibiting at the upcoming Information Commissioner’s Office’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference. The event, which will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Monday 14th March, provides data protection practitioners wit...

ISC West 2016: Security Industry Association to offer Certified Security Project Manager exam

The CSPM is designed to evaluate candidates seeking certification in security project management The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) exam during ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 6. ISC West exhibition and conference 2016 Produced by ISC Events, ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the United States. Those attending the ISC West exhibition and c...

AlliedBarton Security Services to host Workplace Violence seminars in Nashville

AlliedBarton's presentation will feature Crisis Management expert, Bruce Blythe AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, in partnership with the Metro Nashville Police Department, will host two seminars on Workplace Violence on Tuesday, April 5, 2015, at the Music City Center located at 700 Korean Veterans Boulevard, Nashville. Understanding the violent mind The morning seminar with be held from 8:00 a.m. to...

SMI Mobile Verification System integrates with AMAG Symmetry V8 access control system

AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that SMI is a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Programme.  As a certified partner, SMI’s Mobile Verification System integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 Access Control System.   AMAG Technology and SMI cooperatively tested and certified this integration. Extending access control beyond physi...

Vigitron completes inter-operational testing for Paxton Access' IP/PoE based products

Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with its Design Centre services to offer reliable networks Vigitron Inc., the leading manufacturer of infrastructure solutions for analogue, IP, and HD systems, is pleased to announce it has completed inter-operational testing for IP/PoE based products from Paxton Access Inc., market leader in IP access control, door entry and building intelligence systems. Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with the...

British Security Industry Association opens 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations

BSIA Awards acknowledge achievements of apprentices involved in installation of alarms, CCTV, access control The British Security Industry Association has recently opened the 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations. These esteemed awards recognise the very best emerging talent from the electronic security industry. Acknowledging security apprentices Awarded by the BSIA, the Apprentice Installer Awards serve to acknowledge the achievements of second and third year ap...

ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions products now available at Lincoln Security’s new trade counter

New counter stocks ASSA ABLOY products including door closers & UNION StrongBOLT mortice locks Lincoln Security has opened a new trade counter that showcases products from ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. The new trade counter stocks a range of ASSA ABLOY UK products including door closers, UNION’s popular StrongBOLT® mortice locks, as well as panic and emergency device exits from the Eximo&...

Integrated Biometrics to showcase enrolment and verification products at Connect:ID 2016

Integrated Biometrics will also be exhibiting their popular fingerprint biometrics scanner portfolio Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the compact, lightweight, most reliable energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world will be sharing best practices and unveiling an exciting new, game-changing product at Connect:ID March 14-16 in Washington, D.C. Biometric solutions for challenging situations The biometrics industry leader will be showcasing its e...

Connected Technologies’ Connect ONE cloud service integrates with ELK’s M1 Cross Platform Control

The addition of the Connect ONE Access Expander and ScanPass Mobile Credential increases the access control capabilities of ELK M1 Connected Technologies, LLC partners with ELK Products, Inc. enhancing the access control capability of ELK’s M1 Cross Platform Control®. The integration between ELK’s M1® and Connected Technologies’ renowned Connect ONE® cloud service provides enhanced user management and activity logging options. The addition of the...

ISC West 2016: Industry experts to speak at 'End to End Best Practices in System Integration' seminar

The seminar will deliver insights and ideas on seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems Attendees who register for the End to End Best Practices in System Integration seminar at ISC West 2016 are sure to come away with new insights and ideas on how they can better ensure delivery of seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems. Impact of the Internet of Things The seminar panel, composed of some of the industry’s best...

Camden Door Controls expands slim-line range with CM-110SK metal keypad and CV-110SPK prox reader and keypad

Camden Door Controls, an industry-leading provider of innovative, high quality and competitively priced door activation and locking products, is pleased to introduce new additions to their keypad programme. New to the lineup are the CM-110SK stand-alone slim-line metal keypad and the CV-110SPK slim-line prox reader and keypad. CM-110SK slim-line metal keypad CM-110SK is a single door, multifunctional stand-alone keypad, with a Wiegand output for interfacing to an access control system. This un...

Brivo OnAir for Government cloud-based access control software receives GSA approval under PACS infrastructure category

Brivo Inc., the worldwide leader in cloud-based physical access control systems, recently announced Brivo OnAir for Government is now registered on the GSA Approved Product List (APL #10073) under the PACS Infrastructure category. Brivo’s newest Software as a Service (SaaS) solution is the first cloud-based PACS designed to assist federal government agencies in meeting Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). Brivo OnAir for Government solution “Our commercial cloud-...

Securitas continues support for Salford Red Devils for fourth season

The extended partnership will gives Securitas a number of opportunities to associate its brand with the club Securitas has pledged another season of support for professional rugby league club, Salford Red Devils. The extended partnership will help the Devils continue on their quest for success in this season's Super League and gives the security firm a number of opportunities to associate its brand with the club and get more involved in local community initiatives and eve...

LOCKEN to exhibit Bluetooth enabled Cyberkey, Wifi key and MyLocken mobile app at Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016

Last month, LOCKEN become the first in the UK to provide real-time communication as part of stand-alone solution LOCKEN, a pioneer in cable-free access control based on a unique digital smart key, will exhibit at THE event for professionals tasked with protecting assets, businesses, people and nations, on 19-20 April at Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016. Real-time communications As the leading provider of a secure, cost effective and efficient access control solution t...

ZKAccess explains low cost biometric security benefits at NJESA Annual Symposium & Expo 2016

ZKAccess COO Manish Dalal educated attendees on its product capabilities using a demo board ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, met with over 50 ESA members at the New Jersey Electronic Security Association (NJESA) Annual Symposium Expo held February 25th at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City. Attendees visited the ZKAccess booth to learn how to leverage low cost biometric security technology to further grow their business and gain a competitiv...

The Advisory Board for Security Essen Fair elects BHE’s Norbert Schaaf as new Chairman

Gregor Lehnert, President of BDSW and Dr. Markus Heering, MD of VDMA were elected as Vice-Chairmen The Advisory Board for the Security Essen Fair has elected the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Association for Security Technology (BHE), Norbert Schaaf, as its new Chairman. Thus, a successful partnership is being continued even further. Because: BHE has been a companion and patron of the world's leading fair for security and fire prevention in Essen since its inception. I...

Rosslare AC-825IP Networked Access Control platform receives UL294 Certification

Rosslare Security, a leading global provider of professional solutions, is pleased to announce that it has received the UL294 Certification for its AC-825IP Networked Access Control platform. The AC-825IP incorporates a bi-directional push communication for enhanced data transmission speed and reliability to manage events in real time. The controller comes with one onboard expansion slot and can be further expanded by connecting up to 12 expansion boards via OSDP: R-805 – 12 outputs, S-8...

Amthal Fire & Security releases white paper focused on security in commercial applications

The white paper looks at issues faced by commercial owners, including employee theft, property and desperation crime Amthal Fire & Security has launched a new downloadable white paper considering fire and security measures in commercial applications. The white paper, focussed on security in commercial applications, looks at issues faced by commercial owners, including employee theft, property and desperation crime, together with the emerging issues surrounding cybercrime...

Neil Hughes appointed as TDSi Channel Partner Manager

Neil will provide business, technical & marketing assistance to TDSi's broad network of specialist partners Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has appointed Neil Hughes as its new Channel Partner Manager. As well as taking a central role in the company’s channel partner relations, Neil is also a key contact for TDSi’s partners and customers in the northern UK. Reflecting upon TDSi’s latest recruit, Managing Director John Davies commented, “N...