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The SALTO Hospitality solution delivers a richer, smarter hospitality experience for guests and further business opportunities for hotels SALTO’s stylish AElement RFID lock now supports the company’s JustIN Mobile technology, offering hotel guests a convenient and keyless experience with the help of mobile access. By integrating AElement locks and mobile access, SALTO Hospitality makes it possible for guests and hotel staff to use their mobile devices as a key, re...

SmartTask app ensures that planned checks are taking place and management information is being gathered electronically There are serious health and safety consequences of missed or inadequate lock-up checks in highly-populated public buildings and retail stores according to Paul Ridden, Managing Director of Skillweb. However, security companies have an opportunity to deliver a value-added service and added peace of mind to building managers by providing monitored inspections o...

Cloe Snell will aim to develop, manage, and support company’s installer and integrator network ievo Ltd, a Newcastle-based designer and manufacturer of biometric fingerprint recognition systems, has appointed Cloe Snell as Regional Manager for the North.Covering the area North of the M62 corridor including Scotland, Cloe started with the company in September 2016 with an aim to develop, manage, and support ievo Ltd’s ever-growing installer and integrator network.Re...

Over 100 exhibiting brands showcased the latest productive and cutting edge technologies The sixth edition of BuildTech Asia 2016, the region’s leading trade show for the building and construction industry, recorded an increased visitor attendance of 35% over the three-day event. Organised by Sphere Exhibits and hosted by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), the annual trade show was held from 18 to 20 October, in conjunction with the Singapore Construction Pro...

EPM has shown the leadership in adapting itself to the demands of the digital world Emirates Photo Marketing L.L.C. is the former supplier of materials to Kodak. The company, which is located in the United Arab Emirates, is a major provider of security concepts for end users. LEGIC is proud to have such a renowned company among its partners. EPM works with LEGIC reader and smartcard ICs. They build solutions for different end users like police departments, governments, educat...

The new website provides a reliable, concise, and clear understanding of SALTO Systems solutions Created exclusively for the hospitality industry’s access control needs and requirements, the new website aims to cover the broad spectrum of access control within the hospitality sector.It provides hoteliers worldwide with a reliable, concise, and clear understanding of the solutions SALTO Systems provides for the sector.Reliable and economical solutions“SALTO Hospital...

Simon’s role as Sales Manager will be to maintaining existing relationships and develop customer base CNL Software, a leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its global sales team with the appointment of Simon Jones to the role of Sales Manager UK & Europe. Simon’s primary role will be to nurture the company’s existing customer relationships and to develop and expand the UK and Europe...

Solution providers to use the Secutech 2017 platform to demo their latest products and technologies Secutech will return for its 20th edition from 12 – 14 April 2017, celebrating its status as the ideal platform to explore and expand business for the global safety and security industry. Held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, the show will house more than 450 exhibitors across an exhibition space of over 35,800 sqm. Prominent brands have already confirmed their par...

The market expansion will allow PSA Security Network to expand its membership base PSA Security Network announced that it will be expanding its market footprint to include the professional audio-visual and communications market. The market expansion will offer qualified systems integrators in the professional audio-visual/communications and physical security industries access to more than 170 industry-leading product lines through PSA Security Network. “We are seeing mo...

BullGuard protection now extends to PC, Mac, and Android devices all from one license BullGuard, a consumer security company, announced the latest version of its industry-leading antimalware protection software, BullGuard Internet Security. Known for delivering award-winning, easy-to-use security tools designed to protect consumers from online threats, the latest version of BullGuard Internet Security offers greater protection for cloud storage services including Dropbox, Goog...

Timothy Murphy, Dave Shackleford, and Amir Orad will conduct a video webinar on December 8, 2016 LightCyber, a provider of behavioural attack detection solutions, has announced the formation of its Advisory Board to bring together industry leaders to advise the company on new market opportunities and technical or market directions. The initial members are: Timothy P. Murphy, former Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and current President of Thomson...

Ronny Bjones spent 30 years of his career advancing IT security and identity management EEMA, an independent not for profit, European think tank focussing on identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, the Internet of Things and mobile applications, has presented Ronny Bjones with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Extensive work experience Every year at the ISSE conference, EEMA bestows its highest accolade on one individual that has made a signif...

Servest is encouraging retailers to consider in-store security plans Last year, the National Police Chiefs' Council issued warnings to retailers to consider the security implications associated with the sales surge expected this Black Friday (Friday 25th November). Originally an American calendar event designed to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday promises to be the day when British shoppers hit the shops in order to make the most of the deals...

FaceSentinel is the world’s first biometric access control authentication product powered by Deep Learning At UK Security Expo 2016, facial recognition provider Aurora will be demonstrating its AI-powered FaceSentinel system, which allows registered users to open doors, turnstiles, and speed lanes simply by looking at a sensor, with no need for any additional verification such as tokens, cards, or PINs. The facial recognition system is integrated with Fastlane gates from...

Along with new solutions, Matrix will demonstrate its complete range of time-attendance solutions Matrix, a leading manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in IFSEC India 2016, from 8th to 10th December 2016. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility solutions at the event.Centralised controlMatrix offers an enterprise-grade video management system designed, engineered, and built specifically for growing multi-lo...

Advance features a next-generation range of hardware that utilises Grosvenor’s proven Sateon software platform to provide a seamless access control solution Grosvenor Technology, developers of industry leading access control solutions, have crammed over two decades of know-how into their latest hardware and software launch. Sateon Advance is a next generation range of hardware that utilises Grosvenor’s proven Sateon software platform to provide a seamless access co...

Tactilon Dabat integrates a complete Tetra radio and a rugged smartphone in one device Airbus Defence and Space, a European provider of secure radio communications, will showcase its latest products and services at the PMR Expo 2016 in Cologne, Germany. The company also presents a large broadband portfolio for the next generation of Professional Mobile Radio (PMR).Secure Land Communications (SLC), a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, will feature the following broadband p...

Dahua’s star product "My eyes" industrial camera, is recognised as the Gold Winner of CGD 2016 China Good Design, often referred to as CGD as well as the “Chinese Red Dot”, is a brand new international design award initiated by the organiser of Red Dot Award for China market. It has become a major state-level honour in terms of industrial design in China. Dahua’s star product, “My eyes” industrial camera, is recognised as the Gold Winner of...

Tim Eckersley has provided consistent support to the PASS and the National School Boards Association Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley was honoured with the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award at The Security Industry Association (SIA) Honors Night during ISC East in New York. Eckersley has been a consistent advocate for SIA’s school security initiatives and for increasing industry collaboration with the K-12 school commun...

New updates allow Honeywell Total Connect users to stay safe, connected, and in control Honeywell announced that the Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 iOS app will include geofence arming reminders on both the iPhone and iPad. This update will allow customers to receive iOS push notifications on their devices alerting them that they have left a predetermined geographic area and that their security system is still disarmed. When the end-user receives a notification, the user can arm...

The programme is designed to promote best practices & business development opportunities Security-Net, a global provider of security system services to customers both locally and nationally, has announced a strategic partnership with Vector Firm to develop an enhanced sales training programme for its team. Founded by Chris Peterson, Vector Firm is a consulting company that has specialised in developing training programmes for more than 70 companies within the security ind...

Honeywell used HID Seos credential technology and app software developer kits (SDKs) to create the customised mobile access solution for the new occupant app HID Global, a leader in secure identity solutions, announced that Honeywell Building Solutions has integrated HID technology into its new Honeywell Vector Occupant App to transform the work environment, giving building occupants convenient, connected experiences in facilities. With mobile access as one of its key features...

Construction Specialties was established in 1994 and has some 140 employees ASSA ABLOY has acquired Construction Specialties, a direct sales company within commercial sectional doors and docking products in the U.S. and Mexico. "I am very pleased that Construction Specialties is joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this addition that further reinforces the ASSA ABLOY Group’s leadership in entrance automation, where our sales have grown from SEK 3 billion in 2008 to S...

Security organisations will gather in strategically important city of Casablanca, Morocco As political uncertainty and conflict around the world continues to fuel international terrorism and the global migration crisis, policy makers and practitioners from border management, immigration, customs, policing and security organisations will gather in strategically important city of Casablanca, Morocco, to discuss the issues, gain insight, collaborate and cooperate to make our bord...

Defense & Security 2017 is looking to host more than 25 National Pavilions In November 2017, Thailand’s Defense & Security 2017 exhibition is projected to host over 400 of the world’s leading defence and security companies from 50 countries. The 2017 event will continue the show’s spectacular growth and is set to expand further in the number of exhibiting companies, exhibit space, trade visitors, and foreign official delegations. Incre...

The third Interop event will allow participants to run Conformance Testing to further refine their products oneM2M, the global standards initiative for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced it will host its third interoperability event in Kobe, Japan, from Tuesday, November 29 to Friday, December 2, 2016.  This event follows the success of its two previous test sessions. Interoperability and functionality Interop 3 – co-organis...

BioMini Slim 2 provides developers more physical flexibility Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announces the launch of BioMini Slim 2, the World’s slimmest fingerprint authentication scanner at TRUSTECH 2016 on November 29. Along with its world’s slimmest (16mm), high definition optical sensor, the new BioMini Slim 2 features Suprema’s proprietary Multi-Dynamic Range(MDR) technology, FBI PIV/FIPS 201/Mobile ID FAP20 compliance and A...

The fully customisable app offers hotels the flexibility to add functionality as required MediaConcepts, an innovative provider of integrated digital solutions for global hospitality organisations, has integrated its mobile application, Priscilla, with SALTO System’s access control system. Optimising guest experience Already a feature-rich application that offers hotel guests a more intuitive way to access information and services throughout their stay, Priscilla&rsquo...

The Invixium biometric readers combine sophisticated matching algorithm at 10,000 matches per second Laidlaw Security Systems’ commitment to innovation and quality has been demonstrated yet again with the announcement that it is fully integrating Invixium biometric readers into its products. Invixium, a world-class manufacturer of next-generation biometric products, is a system that is based on smart innovations and functionality. Cutting-edge technology This cutting-...

Jörgen Lantto was most recently the CEO of Fingerprint Cards AB Biometric tech company Zwipe is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest board member, Jörgen Lantto. Previous experience Lantto was most recently the CEO of Fingerprint Cards AB, a Swedish high-tech company that designs and manufacturers biometric system solutions. Before that he also served as the company's CTO and Head of Strategy and Product Management. During his tenure, Fingerprint Cards...