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ATS and AMS are notable among security providers in Iraq Al Murabit Security Services (“AMS”) and its sister company Al Thaware Security Services (“ATS”), the security services companies of Iraqi-based, international conglomerate Harlow International, have been awarded the ISO 18788:2015 accreditation. AMS and ATS are the first to be awarded the UKAS and IQ Verify witnessed assessment on ISO 18788:2015 in the world. Highest accreditation in security T...

Campbell will continue to drive growth and momentum of Quantum secure's PIAM solution Quantum Secure, a provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and analytics across disparate physical security systems, has promoted Don Campbell to Vice President, Product. Campbell had served as the Company’s Director of Product Management since 2014, playing a key role in driving the momentum of Quantum Secure’s Physical Security and...

The patent will help Intellicheck Mobilisa towards a leading role in the fingerprint biometric identity authentication industry Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of threat identification, identity authentication, verification and validation technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a U.S. Patent that governs the two-factor fingerprint biometric identity process that authenticates an identity card with embedded fingerprint biometric information and the live biometric...

BioEntry W2 is a blend of many industry-leading technologies and innovations Suprema, a provider of biometrics and security technology, announced global launching of BioEntry W2, an outdoor fingerprint access control device that offers high matching performance, outdoor durability and multi-card reading in a package to provide comprehensive access control features. BioEntry W2 well blends loads of industry-leading technologies and innovations. BioEntry W2 is loaded with ...

Castel intends to create intercoms that fit with all building styles, from modern buildings to historical monuments Specialising in IP access control and professional intercom solutions, Castel has always stressed the importance of developing custom-made products with clear added value by taking technical constraints and the functional requirements of the customer into account. Unique intercom design Castel has now gone a step further by creating a range of IP intercoms whos...

Mabee brings valuable experience in building strategic relationships with valued partners Vanderbilt, a provider of technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, announced today that Mark Mabee has been named the company’s new Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Security sales experience Mabee joins Vanderbilt with more than 25 years in the security industry as a sales professional in enterprise security systems and applications, systems integration, d...

Ruben has over 30 years' security industry experience, having previously worked as a contractor and installer Paxton Access, the manufacturer of IP access control, entry and building intelligence solutions, has announced the appointment of Ruben Vogeler as Application Engineer for the Latin American Region. His appointment further strengthens the company’s Latin American support and sales teams. Application Engineer role Ruben will be working closely with Craig Robins...

IdenTrust joins DirectTrust P4PP allowing consumers to securely share health information with professionals IdenTrust, part of HID Global - a provider of secure identity solutions, announced it is a participant in the new DirectTrust Partnership for Patients Program (P4PP) that aims to make it easier for patients and healthcare consumers to securely share personal health information with medical professionals at hospitals, offices, clinics, and other locations via secure email...

BSIA promotes the importance of quality as a key consideration when procuring security products or services The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is looking forward to the security industry’s flagship event, IFSEC International. In just under two weeks’ time, some of the world’s leading security brands will converge on the show floor at London’s ExCeL for three days over the 21st - 23rd June. This will be the third year running that ExCeL...

As well Mike’s participation in then panel debate, TDSi will also be appearing on Stand F1200 Mike Sussman, Technical Director at Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be taking part on a Panel Discussion entitled ‘Future of Access Control’, along with a team of industry experts, at 11am on Wednesday 22nd June at this year’s IFSEC International. The panel of experts will be discussing the trends and technology that will be shaping the industry for...

The Security Institute has issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK Andrew Nicholls, Deputy Chairman of The Security Institute, the UK's principal professional body for senior security personnel today extended the organisation's sympathies to all those suffering loss and injury as a result of the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida but also issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK. "This incident is an...

FaceSenitel allows registered users to pass through security doors without cards, tokens or codes At IFSEC International 2016, pioneering facial recognition specialist Aurora will unveil a world-first in access control technology: a system that allows registered users to open doors simply by looking at a sensor, with no need for any additional verification such as tokens, cards or PINs.Facial recognition The breakthrough access control system integrates Aurora’s AI-powe...

Pulse Connect Secure provides a deeper level of control over the encryption ciphers and deployment parameters Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced an update to its Pulse Connect Secure product that helps customers meet the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) mandated transition from SSL and TLS 1.0 to a secure version of TLS currently v1.1 or higher through a flexible cipher selection feature. After the discovery of the Pad...

The expansion of the sales team to include industry leaders will help BluBOX across the country and abroad BluBOX Security, a provider of cloud-based physical security solutions, has announced Mark Scaparro has joined the BluBOX team as Sr. Vice President of Sales and Phillip Koken has joined as Regional Sales Manager, Western Region. “With these key additions to our team we will be prepared to meet the growing needs of our clients as we expand our dealer base acros...

SALTO's featured products help hospitality installations streamline operations from back-of-house to the front desk SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest innovations for the hospitality industry — including new Bluetooth Low Energy integrations — at the annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC). HITEC will be held this year in New Orleans, June 20th-23rd.Hospitality solutions...

The new facial biometrics feature within VideoEdge provides immediate verification and detection of individuals Tyco Security Products introduces facial biometrics within VideoEdge video surveillance systems for immediate detection and verification of individuals. Protecting stock and assets With Face Detection analytics, operators can be proactively notified that the surveillance system has detected a person of interest, for example  known criminals, ex-employees, VIPs...

The POSeIDAS project aimed to provide a prototype eIDAS server and a simulation environment on a chip card The "Regulation on electronic identities and trust services (eIDAS)" published by the European Union in July 2014 forms the legal basis for the secure handling of electronic transactions between businesses, citizens and public authorities or institutions within the EU. The French Agence nationale de la sécurité of systèmes d'information (ANSSI) and th...

ISONAS named as one of Boulder Valley’s fastest growing private companies in 2015 ISONAS a pure IP access control system manufacturer, today announced that it has yet again made BizWest’s Mercury 100 list as one of the fastest growing companies in Colorado for 2015. The Mercury 100 event hosted by BizWest took place on May 25th at the Lionsgate Event Centre where the fastest-growing private companies in Boulder and Broomfield counties were honoured for their c...

CNL and ATEC Fire and Security will host sessions for end users, consultants, integrators and technology vendors alike CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces that it will be partnering with ATEC Fire and Security to hold a number of education sessions at IFSEC International around creating value in today’s security environment. The sessions will cover topics that will be of interest to end users, consultants, integ...

Matrix will showcase its news products across access control, time-attendance and video surveillance areas Matrix, a leading manufacturer and exporter of telecom and security solutions, is participating in IFSEC 2016, London, UK from 21st to 23rd June 2016. IFSEC International, Europe’s largest security exhibition, welcomes over 27,000 global security professionals to have a glimpse into the latest technological innovations and hear from industry leaders within the secur...

Genetec will offer previews of new technologies and launch their new Security Center subscription model at IFSEC 2016 Genetec Inc., a provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions, invites IFSEC International 2016 attendees to visit its newly-designed experience centre at stand # F550 for demonstrations and previews of technology, trends, and insights that are shaping the physical security industry in 2016 and beyond. The conference takes place from 21-23 June at th...

System Galaxy Software delivers greater control of systems and enhanced situational awareness Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is highlighting the many advanced features of its popular System Galaxy Software at ESX 2016. Among the capabilities the company is demonstrating in its booth are two mobile apps and a number of advanced integration capabilities designed to provide users with greater control, increased situational...

With Apollo Cloud, users get four terabytes to manage, store, and share data both securely and privately, from wherever they happen to be, via iOS and other mobile devices, Macs and PCs Apollo Cloud is a secure cloud designed for small groups that makes it easier and safer to store, access and, for the first time, share digital content Promise Technology announced that Apollo Cloud, its first consumer product, is now available for purchase at Apple stores and Apple.com. Apoll...

DIRAK’s access control solutions are designed specifically for IT/server racks and outdoor enclosures DIRAK, Inc. has announced that it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute E-LINE by DIRAK’s premium access control solutions designed specifically for IT/server racks and outdoor enclosures. PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, composed of the most progressive security integrators through...

NEC ExpressCluster addresses fast recovery and continuous protection needs of business critical applications Open Options, the open architecture leader in access control, has partnered with NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications, networking and biometric solutions, to offer DNA Fusion access control software users a high availably and redundancy solution. “Companies invest thousands of dollars in security syste...

AXIS Companion line is a complete professional security system for small businesses helping owners focus on enhancing business Axis Communications will be demonstrating its newly launched video surveillance solution at IFSEC International 2016, the AXIS Companion line, developed to address the small business segment. Responding to the market’s need for a simple, cost-effective solution, it has been crafted for small businesses such as shops, restaurants and offices that...

The Innovation Talks will include two presentations from John O'Donnell, Product Manager at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt has announced that it will host a series of free to attend Innovation Talks at IFSEC International 2016, which takes place on 21st-23rd June at ExCeL, London. Experts from the company will be joined by guest speakers from its technology partners, who will offer insight and guidance on a number of hot topics that are currently affecting the security industry. Each...

The integrated access control solution enhances security in the most unobtrusive way AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is pleased to welcome Stone Lock Global as a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Programme.  As a certified partner, Stone Lock Global’s Facial Recognition device integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 Access Control System.&nbs...

Johnson Controls and Tyco will function independently up till the close of merger around Oct. 1, 2016 Johnson Controls and Tyco International has announced the senior executive team that will lead the combined company following the close of their planned merger, which is expected on or around Oct. 1, 2016.  New roles As previously announced, at the effective time of the merger, Johnson Controls Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alex Molinaroli will be appointed to th...

The integration allows for easy configuration of NVR and DVR with access control Paxton, provider of electronic IP access control and door entry solutions, has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with a leading manufacturer of professional security and surveillance equipment, Dahua. The integration will provide a user-friendly interface to manage building security more easily. Integrating video and access control solutions This seamless in...