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Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2016: Leading maritime ISR experts to gather

The MR&ST event will present leading Maritime ISR leaders as they share current and future Maritime ISR capabilities Leading Maritime ISR experts will gather in Rome this February at SMi’s Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2016 will present a unique opportunity to meet and network with leading Maritime ISR leaders, project decision makers and technical experts from across the globe...

Convergence India Expo 2016 to feature technologies and innovations as part of Digital India

Digital India will be highlighted at the conference sessions, which will focus on technology evolution to new services The Digital India mission of the Government of India aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge economy. The objective is for all government services to be made available to the public, and to improve the ease of doing business in India for domestic as well as international organisations. Redefining paradigms of service deliver...

Silicon Labs to showcase processing, sensing and connectivity innovations for IoT at Embedded World 2016

In addition to supporting live demonstrations, Silicon Labs’ IoT experts will also deliver conference presentations Silicon Labs will showcase the next wave of processing, sensing and connectivity innovations for the Internet of Things (IoT) at Embedded World 2016 in Nuremburg, Germany, Feb. 23-25, at Booth 4A-128. Addressing an array of smart, connected device applications, Silicon Labs will demonstrate multi-node Thread and ZigBee® mesh networks, Bluetooth® Sma...

ASSA ABLOY uses pallet caps to ensure doorset deliveries arrive in pristine condition

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, go the extra mile to ensure that their deliveries arrive in prime condition, just as they left the factory. Pallet caps included on top among deliveries  Pallet caps are included on the top of all ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ deliveries to safeguard the steel doors, so that they do not become damaged during transportation. The pallet cap is a yellow cardboard cone, which is attached f...

Anviz P7 biometric access control adopts touch activation technologies in fingerprint sensor and PoE

Anviz Global, a world-wide leader in the security sector, is releasing its latest innovation onto the market in January 2016. The release of the biometric-access control device P7 adopts touch activation technologies in fingerprint sensor and PoE for easy installation. P7 is a new generation access control device from Anviz. As an access control device with PoE communication and access interface separation, the P7 is designed for ease of installation and costing down of labour. The powerful acc...

HES K200 cabinet lock, KS200 server cabinet lock and 9700 electric strike feature new functionality

HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is now shipping three new products that extend current platforms with new functionality, the K200 Series cabinet lock, the KS200 Series server cabinet lock and the 9700 Series electric strike. By leveraging the same overall lock design, these line extensions make it easy for an installer, using the same templating and tools. The K200 cabinet lock and the award-winning KS200 server cabinet lock provide a Wiegand solution for customers that prefer a wired alternati...

Study of UK security sector shows promising growth as security products and services demand increases

Many of the companies surveyed by BSIA are showcasing security products to Middle East buyers at Intersec 2016 A study on the development of statistical data on the European security technological and industrial base has shown that the UK’s security sector is in a promising era of growth. Published in June 2015, the study, commissioned by the European Commission DG Migration and Home Affairs, aimed at developing statistical data that would allow to obtain a clearer pict...

Delta demonstrations of anti-terrorism barriers, bollards, gates and vehicle equipment for security professionals and government officials

Among the products on display will be HD300 barrier available with either a fully electric or hydraulic control unit Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that government officials and security professionals in the Washington, DC and Dallas areas can see demonstrations of Delta's wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other...

Morse Watchman displays key control and asset management technologies at Intersec 2016

Morse Watchmans personnel will also be available to discuss the integration capabilities of KeyWatcher Touch Morse Watchmans will showcase the latest in key control and asset management technologies and products at Intersec 2016, taking place January 17-19, 2016 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The company’s exhibit provides attendees from the Middle East and around the world with the opportunity to see, touch and hear about the latest product...

Altronix showcases LINQ communication and control solution at Intersec 2016

Altronix highlights its new LINQ network communication and control solution at the event Altronix Corporation, the recognised leader in power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, is showcasing a number of new and innovative products and solutions at Intersec 2016. Among the highlights is the company’s new LINQ™ Technology, which fills the void in network communications for mission-critical power distribution applications by providing r...

Tyco’s C•CURE 9000 v2.50 security management platform features enhanced visitor management functionality

Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform, which includes Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSPD) support for reader-to-panel communications, increased system capacity licensing and enhanced visitor management functionality that allows personnel to easily create and manage scheduled visitor appointments. Enhanced visitor management capabilities The enhanced Visitor Management capabilities of C•CURE 9000 allows author...

HID's top 5 2016 security trends to impact Internet of Things, access management and citizen identification

HID Global’s 2016 trends point to be a more mobile and connected user experience HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has identified security 2016 trends to watch based on its deep insights gained from top customers across numerous markets, along with pilots and deployments of the company’s latest solutions with forward-looking partners and end-user organisations worldwide. HID Global’s broad industry perspective has positioned th...

BSIA launches online survey to understand influential factors on security procurement and investment

BSIA’s survey is open to all individuals involved in procurement and management of security products and services The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry – is researching the procurement attitudes of end users. Better understanding of end user needs The BSIA is seeking to understand the factors which influence security procurement and investment through an online survey launched...

Tyco Security and Tyco Fire Protection to launch Building Information Modelling library from January 2016

Users will be able to access Tyco’s extensive range of BIM objects for security and fire protection products Tyco Fire Protection Products and Tyco Security Products will launch their own living BIM (Building Information Modelling) library from January 2016. Users will be able to access Tyco’s extensive range of BIM objects for security and fire protection products, including detection, mechanical and suppression solutions. The library will also feature the company...

Tyco Security Products releases CEM Systems AC2000 v7.1 access control and security management systems

Tyco Security Products announced recently the release of CEM Systems AC2000 v.7.1, with a series of performance-enhancing additions to this access control and security management software suite, including an improved Application Programming Interface (API) for easier third-party integrations, new room booking solution, multi-card support capabilities, and additional integrations. “This latest version of the AC2000 software suite, including the AC2000 Airport and AC2000 Lite editions, refl...

Security Institute appoints Baroness Henig as new President

Baroness Henig was awarded a CBE for services to policing in 2000 The Security Institute has started 2016 by announcing a new President. Succeeding Lord Alex Carlile at the head of the organisation from the 2016 AGM in April is former Security Industry Authority Chair, Baroness Ruth Henig. Whilst at the SIA Baroness Henig was instrumental in overseeing a regulatory overhaul and the introduction of a new and modern, fit-for-purpose regulatory regime. Previous high profile role...

John Donlon appointed Chairman of the International Association of Critical Infrastructure Protection Professionals

John Donlon, former Chief Officer in policing within the UK and National Coordinator Protect & Prepare has been appointed Chairman of the International Association of Critical Infrastructure Protection Professionals (IACIPP). An association open to critical infrastructure operators and government agencies, including site managers, security officers, government agency officials and policy makers. The purpose is to share ideas, information, experiences, technology and best practise. Previous...

Nedap’s new uPASS Target high-end RFID reader for long-range vehicle and people identification at Intersec 2016

uPASS Target identifies vehicles and drivers at distance of up to 10 metres by using passive UHF RFID technology Nedap, global leader in automatic vehicle identification and parking detection technology, launches the uPASS Target. This high-end RFID reader offers long-range identification using the Rain RFID (UHF EPC Gen II) Standard. With the uPASS Target, Nedap further expands its leading UHF platform for long-range vehicle and people identification. During the Intersec exhi...

EVVA to present electronic locking innovations at Intersec 2016

The virtual network, as part of release 2.0, makes EVVA’s Xesar more transparent, convenient and even more secure As one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of access solutions, both mechanical and electronic, EVVA will be represented at Intersec for the second time. Increasing awareness in export markets and the high market potential of the new electronic locking systems by EVVA are reasons for participating at Intersec. Especially the latest innovations are present...

Tri-Ed opens new branch office in Memphis, Tennessee

Tri-Ed has more than 65 locations across the U.S. and Canada TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch location in Memphis, Tennessee. The branch, which will be managed by Cory Rumburg, is located at 6935 Appling Farms Parkway, Suite 101 in Memphis. "TRI-ED is very pleased to be opening in the Memphis market," says Ken Cabler, VP of Sales. "We look forward to meeting and serving our new customers here, and exceeding their expectations."...

Tri-Ed wraps up 2015 stadium tour with final stop in Denver, Colorado

Tri-Ed customers enjoy a night out at the ballgame following technical trainings and product Demos Tri-Ed Distribution's 2015 Stadium Tour wrapped up its cross country journey with a final stop in Denver, Colorado. These customer appreciation and training events attracted hundreds of dealers and integrators in Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle and Denver. Training and networking opportunities The Tours included technical trainings across every product categ...

Delta Scientific's HD300 barrier capable of 1,000,000 continuous operations

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that its HD300 barrier which will stop a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) vehicle traveling 50 mph (80 kpm) has just met the criteria of the United States Department of State for continuous operations of 1 million cycles. The HD300 was tested from September 26, 2014 until November 20, 2015 outside, exposed to full sunlight and the effects of climatic con...

AMAG introduces Symmetry GUEST web-based visitor management system

AMAG Technology is pleased to announce the release of Symmetry™ GUEST, a new web-based visitor management system that speeds the flow of visitors while improving customer service. Symmetry GUEST enhances a visitor’s experience while helping organisations enforce security policies and reduce costs. Symmetry GUEST operates on any tablet, smart phone or PC using any web browser. The mobility of GUEST is ideal for roving lobby ambassadors or self-service touch-screens to check-in visito...

Crossmatch appoints Eduardo Parodi and John Atkinson to lead sales initiatives in strategic markets

Their combined experience in enterprise software and security markets supports Crossmatch’s sales initiatives Crossmatch, a leading provider of identity management enrolment and authentication solutions, announced the appointment of John Atkinson as vice president of global enterprise sales and Eduardo Parodi as vice president of government sales for Europe, Africa and Latin America. “We are pleased to have Eduardo and John as part of the Crossmatch team,” n...

Security Institute announces new Patron, Lord Alex Carlile

As Patron, Lord Carlile can remain an important figure whilst stepping back from the front line of involvement Lord Alex Carlile has been announced as the new Patron of the Security Institute when his tenure as President comes to an end at April's AGM of the organisation. 8 year Presidency Announcing the change of role, Institute Chairman Garry Evanson explained "Lord Carlile told me some time ago that he felt it was time for someone else to step into the breach as our Presi...

Genetec’s latest Security Center v5.4 VMS, new Regional Sales Managers to be present at Intersec 2016

Genetec will also demonstrate Synergis access control, AutoVu ANPR, Network Appliances along with hybrid cloud services and storage At INTERSEC Expo (Stand S1–J38, Dubai World Trade Center, January 17th-19th 2016), Genetec™, a manufacturer of unified IP security solutions will present the latest version of Security Center (version 5.4), its flagship open-platform IP security system that seamlessly combines video management systems (VMS), access control and automate...

CriticalArc to exhibit cloud-based SafeZone emergency response solution and smartphone app at Intersec 2016

SafeZone is a cost-effective, cloud-based emergency response solution and free smartphone app CriticalArc recently announces that it will be exhibiting for the first time at Intersec in Dubai where it will demonstrate its pioneering SafeZone™ safety solution. SafeZone™ is a cost-effective, cloud-based emergency response solution and free smartphone app that is transforming the ease and efficiency with which leading organisations in the Middle East, Europe, North...

Nedap and Axis Communications to introduce standalone vehicle identification solution at Intersec 2016

Nedap’s TRANSIT Ultimate is a robust long-range identification reader, based on semi-active RFID technology Nedap Identification Systems - leading specialist in vehicle detection and identification technology - and Axis Communications, market leader in network video, introduce an integrated solution based on Axis’ physical access control products. The complete standalone solution leverages the transparency and flexibility of Axis’ standards-based IP-based app...

Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe 2016 to open with Ministerial keynote address

Ard van der Steur, Minister of Security & Justice, The Netherlands will be giving keynote address to open the conference Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe is delighted to announce that Ard van der Steur, Minister of Security & Justice, The Netherlands will be giving the keynote address to open this year’s conference in The Hague from the 2nd -3rd March 2016 Ard van der Steur began his career as a lawyer at the law firm NautaDutilh in Rot...

Intersec 2016: Maxxess enhances eFusion and ambit security solutions with new functions

Maxxess will also demonstrate new functionality within ambit, its next-generation cloud-based mobile workforce management system Maxxess recently confirms that it will be unveiling a suite of powerful new functions to enhance its market-leading eFusion and ambit security solutions, enabling organisations in the Middle East to counter growing risks, including terror alerts, cyber threats and major incidents that could disrupt routine business. To meet the challenge of higher t...