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Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016 to provide knowledge for protecting nations and assets

The Security & Counter Terror Expo will provide valuable knowledge to those tasked with protecting nations and assets Over recent years the threat of terrorism has increased exponentially and today terrorist activity is undertaken on an almost a daily basis. In 2015 alone, there were more than 380 recorded terrorist attacks by violent non-state actors for political or unknown motives. These attacks are now wide reaching and intercontinental. The Nigerian government is...

PSA Security Network announces Anthony Berticelli as Director of Education

Berticelli will be responsible for managing PSA’s education and training initiatives to physical security market PSA Security Network® recently announced the addition of Anthony Berticelli as the Director of Education. In this role, Berticelli will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the PSA’s education and training initiatives to the physical security market. Expertise in security, crisis and asset protection training Berticelli comes t...

RSA Conference 2016: Pulse Secure VPN technology to provide transparent secure access for SAP Fiori mobile apps

With the planned solution, the company aims to help customers easily and securely access enterprise systems from anywhere in the world RSA Conference - Pulse Secure announced recently that the company plans to enable customers to use Pulse Secure's industry-leading VPN technology to provide transparent secure access for SAP Fiori® mobile apps. With the planned solution, the company aims to help customers easily, transparently and securely access enterprise systems from any...

NSI Summit 2016: RISCO Group’s Steve Riley to provide insights into electronic security within IoT

RISCO will demonstrate how intruder alarm control panels have potential to act as hub of the smart home RISCO Group, the leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions for the professional security market, is a headline sponsor of the NSI Summit. Four industry experts have been asked to speak at the popular event including Steve Riley, Commercial Director for RISCO UK&I. Steve will offer insight into Electronic Security within the Internet of Things (IoT) and representatives...

Italian Coastguard to speak on maritime security and security controls at International Port Security 2016

Captain Attilio Montalto, Italian Coastguard will give a presentation entitled ‘Maritime Security and Security Controls’ SMi are delighted to announce the Italian Coastguard will join the speaker line-up at SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which returns to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 International Port Security 2016 will bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss current issues surrounding port security and h...

Secutech 2016: Explore latest technologies and products for security solutions and smart cities

Interactive events like Smart Home M2M Platform & Software Summit 2016, Asian Systems Integrator Forum & more will be held With less than two months until Secutech 2016 commences, the show will present the latest technologies and products to unlock the future of security solutions and smart cities. The annual event, scheduled to run from 19 – 21 April 2016 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan, is renowned as one of the most influential exhibitions of...

HID Global to showcase Lumidigm V-Series V4xx fingerprint authentication solution at connect:ID 2016

HID Global’s Lumidigm V-Series V4xx fingerprint authentication solution protects financial transactions HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its expanded Lumidigm® biometrics offering at next week’s connect:ID Conference in Washington D.C. The company’s biometrics portfolio now includes tamper protection and encryption capabilities that have been proven in multiple bank deployments, securing...

Matrix offers biometric access control solution for data centres

Access Control for data centres Matrix offers a Data Centre solution whereby data racks get secured biometrically with records of every access along with its duration. Only authorised person can get access of specific rack for the stipulated time using biometric verification. Features: Centralised biometric authentication Pre-defined rack access Integration with video Surveillance Rack accessible for a defined time period Benefits: From data centre point of view: Easy maintenance...

Boon Edam’s Airport Swinglane entrances certified by TravelSky in China

The Chinese airport industry is growing rapidly and to keep up with demand, airports are looking at automated self-service solutions to optimise both capacity and the passenger experience. As the leading provider of information technology in the Chinese aviation market, TravelSky plays an important role in the promotion and acceptance of self-service solutions for the industry. The TravelSky certification reassures airports working with TravelSky information services that Boon Edam’s Airp...

British Security Industry Association organises free event on controlling risks and liabilities with access control

The conference looks set to spark a lively debate on the issue of Controlling Risks and Liabilities with Access Control British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is inviting decision makers to a free event exploring Controlling Risks and Liabilities with Access Control. This event is being organised on behalf of the BSIA’s Access and Asset Protection section and will be held on Tuesday 12th April at Villa Park, Brimingham. The theme of this year's event is controllin...

AMAG Technology welcomes Gaoping Xiao as new Director of Sales for Asia Pacific Region

Mr. Xiao is responsible for overall coordination, functional management and leadership of all sales activities in APAC region AMAG Technology welcomes Gaoping Xiao as its new Director of Sales, Asia Pacific Region (APAC). In this newly created position, Mr. Xiao is responsible for the overall coordination, functional management and leadership of all sales activities in the APAC region. With a focus on Exceptional Customer Service, Mr. Xiao will provide vision and help develop...

Training Roadshow 2016: Boon Edam expands technical training program at four locations around the USA

The new “Roadshow Training” will be in addition to factory trainings held at Boon Edam's subsidiary headquarters in North Carolina Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that it is expanding its current Technical Training Program in 2016 to now offer product certification courses at four locations around the USA. The new “Roadshow Training” will be in addition to factory trainings...

Matrix to showcase telecom, access control and video management solutions at DEFEXPO 2016, India

On the Time-Attendance and Access Control front, Matrix will be launching its biometric fingerprint based door controller Matrix to showcase well-engineered Telecom and Security solutions at DEFEXPO 2016, 28th – 31st March, Goa Stand-alone radio and media gateways Matrix, a leading manufacturer of Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in DEFEXPO 2016, Goa. Matrix will showcase its well-engineered telecom and security solutions specifically designed for the d...

Pulse Secure showcases new Cloud Secure solution for hybrid IT environments at RSA Conference 2016

Pulse Secure new cloud secure solution provides seamless access to SaaS and mission critical data centre applications RSA Conference - Pulse Secure, the leader in secure access solutions, recently announced new solutions to allow enterprises to embrace cloud delivered apps and data in order to increase worker productivity without sacrificing security.  Pulse Secure is taking a simplified approach of providing comprehensive end-to-end solutions to blend secure access to c...

LifeSafety adds Honeywell Pro-Watch and HID VertX access systems to FlexPower power enclosures

LifeSafety Power® Inc., the industry leader in Smart Power Solutions and patented remote networking capabilities, continues to bring to the installation community additional access control capabilities with its integral power solutions.  Honeywell Pro-Watch and FlexPower HCLASS integration LifeSafety Power recently added 8- and 16-door Honeywell Pro-Watch® Access Systems to its FlexPower® HCLASS™ portfolio of power solution enclosures. Now integrators can take advantage...

Connect: ID 2016: GET Group North America to showcase biometric enrolment capture solution

GET Group NA now offers a biometric live capture solution in the U.S. through its partnership with Speed Identity GET Group North America, a provider of high-assurance security solutions that enhance Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) operations, will be showcasing its latest identification and verification solutions at Connect: ID 2016 in booth 113. GET Group North America now offers a biometric live capture solution in the U.S. through its partnership with Sp...

Galaxy Control Systems to showcase latest access control services and applications at 2016 USA Roadshow

Topics for discussion will include cloud solutions, Mobile apps, POE controllers and remote DRM configuration etc. Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, recently announced the schedule for their upcoming 2016 USA Roadshows. Starting in Frederick, MD in April, and ending in Seattle, WA in November, the free technical event will showcase Galaxy Control Systems’ newest services and applications in a full day w...

Viscount integrates Freedom IT-centric access control platform with DMP intrusion alarm products

This partnership enables joint customers to enhance integration capabilities between each brand’s products Viscount Systems, Inc. (“Viscount”), a software company specialising in physical and logical security solutions, announced its product partnership agreement with Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), a manufacturer of electronic alarms and access products. New integration capabilities for joint customers Viscount and DMP have agreed to allow for the integ...

iJET launches ‘Powered by iJET’ business unit for service organisations

iJET, a leading integrated risk management solutions provider, announced recently the launch of Powered by iJET, a new business unit that will enable organisations focused on people and locations to deliver a differentiated value proposition in their product or service. "An indirect channel strategy, as well as our focus on developing flexible and custom solutions across the travel and financial services industries has been part of iJET's DNA since the early days of our company," said Bruce McI...

Honeywell Sucre Box and Sucre Box+ wireless security and home automation gateway for self-monitoring

Honeywell recently announced the Sucre Box and Sucre Box+ security panels, which offer increased integration with other systems through the Honeywell Total Connect Comfort International (TCCI) mobile app, including Honeywell evohome thermostats. The new security panels follow on the launch of Honeywell Cloud Services and the first Le Sucre™ wireless intruder alarm panel for self-monitoring service. Self-monitoring and remote service solution Le Sucre with Honeywell Cloud Services offers...

ASIS Europe 2016: Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, Metropolitan Police Service of London announced as keynote speaker

Assistant Commissioner Rowley joins an educational programme that has been expanded to more than 50 sessions in five tracks ASIS International is pleased to announce that Mark Rowley, Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations, Metropolitan Police Service of London, will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition (ASIS Europe 2016), 6 to 8 April in London, UK. Assistant Commissioner Rowley joins an educational programme that has be...

AMAG Technology hosts 15th Annual Security Engineering Symposium (SES) in Orlando, Florida

AMAG's seminar provided networking and engagement with experts about technology trends and end user expectations AMAG Technology hosted its 15th Annual Security Engineering Symposium (SES) in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek February 19-21, 2016. Attendees experienced a weekend of educational seminars, networking and engagement with experts about technology trends and end user expectations. AMAG Technology is the worldwide leader of end-to-end security managemen...

Johnson Controls P2000 security management system enhanced for people, property and assets protection

The P2000 from Johnson Controls, already known for integrating video surveillance, fire alarms and building management systems, now offers more options to better protect people, property and assets. Enhanced features include web-based alarm management, geo-location mapping, enhanced video technology, and mobile compatibility to Google® Android® devices that will help security personnel and building owners better assess threats and respond appropriately. Web-based situational awareness a...

SRI International introduces biometric identity readers and management systems

SRI Identity™ solutions seamlessly acquire, verify and manage identity information. Based on decades of biometrics expertise, the company creates and integrates versatile identification products that are easier to use, faster, more accurate and cost-efficient than any previous offerings. The product portfolio includes a variety of biometric identity readers as well as multimodal identity management systems. As organisations seek new ways to streamline security, optimise operations and con...

GTT Mid-Atlantic becomes Opticom and Canoga products’ dealer in Mid-Atlantic region, US

GTT Mid-Atlantic will provide new and existing customers in the region with improved access to Opticom and Canoga products and services Global Traffic Technologies, LLC is expanding its service offering in the states of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and West Virginia, in addition to Washington D.C., with the opening of GTT Mid-Atlantic, the authorised Opticom and Canoga dealer in the region. GTT Mid-Atlantic will provide new and existing customers throughout the area with impro...

ASIS International announces 8th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition in Bahrain

The 2017 event in Bahrain will serve ASIS members and stakeholders from across the region ASIS International has announced that its 8th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will take place from the 5th-7th November 2017 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Expanding ASIS educational event portfolio ASIS has decided to move its flagship event in the Middle East from the late February timing of recent years in order to better accommodate its expanding portfolio of global edu...

ISONAS to launch new line of access control software and hardware at ISC West 2016

ISONAS will be hosting a media event at its booth on April 6th to further showcase the new Pure IP product line ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting and launching its new line of software and hardware products at booth #2077 at the ISC West trade show, the largest security event in the world. The ISC West show will take place April 6th – 8th at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV. At...

COMPRION technical consultant Andras Talas new leader of SIMalliance eUICC Testing Group

The SIMalliance test specification covers the structure and coding required to build, remotely load, and install a profile on an eUICC Andras Talas, technical consultant at COMPRION, is the new leader of the SIMalliance eUICC Testing Group. Its goal is the creation of a new specification – the SIMalliance “eUICC Profile Package: Interoperable Format – Test Specification.” Talas explicates, “This test specification and the standardisation of a glob...

ARC moves main security training facility to Bishops Waltham in Hampshire

ARC's new facility will provide students with an enhanced security training experience by adding a practical element ARC Training has announced it is moving its main training facility to Bishops Waltham, near Winchester in Hampshire, where it will utilise a state-of-the-art training centre with Tavcom Training, its sister company within the Linx Group. Enhanced management courses with array of security equipment and tech “The move from Wallingford to Bishops Waltham wi...

AlliedBarton Security Services hires 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2015

AlliedBarton has hired more than 17,500 veterans and reservists since commencing challenge in 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, hired more than 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2015 as part of a commitment to hiring 25,000 veterans and reservists in five years. AlliedBarton has hired more than 17,500 veterans and reservists since commencing this challenge in 2013. Commitment to recruiting miltia...