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Steve Greenaway will be working on the addition of new products across People and Vehicle Access Control Solutions Nortech Control Systems has strengthened its staff with the appointment of Steve Greenaway as Business Development Director. Strong experience in business strategy and sales development Stephen Blackler, Managing Director of Nortech said, “Steve brings strength and depth to our team having worked for 30 years in the industry with MR Access, Indala and Stor...

Africa’s unique environment is a major market for Integrated Biometrics’ products Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most compact, lightweight, reliable and energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world, is sending an experienced team of biometrics industry professionals to Kigali, Rwanda May 24-26 to participate in the highly respected ID4Africa international conference. Biometric solutions for Africa-specific issues ID4Africa focuse...

Avigilon’s year over year sales growth outpaced that of the security industry Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016. All figures are in United States ("US") dollars unless otherwise stated. First quarter 2016 financial highlights Revenue was $69.9 million, an increase of 15% over Q1 2015 revenue of $60.6 million Gross margin was 57%, down from 59% a year earlier Adjusted EB...

EEMA also revealed Microsoft’s Kim Cameron and Bernard Ourghanlian as keynote speakers for the event EEMA, the leading independent European think tank focussing on identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, Internet of Things and mobile applications, have announced that Paris will be the host city for the Information Security Solutions Europe (ISSE) 2016 conference and exhibition. EEMA has also revealed Kim Cameron, Chief Architect of Ident...

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that the company has changed the names of its full height and waist high security access gates to match the naming conventions of its turnstiles. The full height security gate has also been re-engineered to offer more flexibility, improved aesthetics and ROI. New names for security gates Since the acquisition of Tomsed Corporation in 2005, Boon Edam continues to fabricate and improve up...

The stand will also demonstrate protection of sensitive data with Aperio® KS100 Server Cabinet Lock ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is showcasing its revolutionary Aperio® wireless locking technology at IFSEC 2016, at Excel, London, from 21-23 June. Demonstration of Aperio KS100 Visitors to stand E1100 in Hall S7, will have the opportunity to see the new features of the established, leading Aperio&r...

Vanderbilt will be hosting a series of ‘Innovation Talks’ with key partners on areas such as closed network systems, integration & automation One year after its launch at the same exhibition, visitors to IFSEC International 2016 are being encouraged to visit stand G1250 and see why Vanderbilt continues to create such a buzz in the security industry. A year on from launch The company’s combination of global reach, independent structure and technical expe...

The summit included interactive panel discussions, one to one business meetings and round table discussions Supported by Dubai Municipality & Fujairah Municipality Smart Building Automation Summit 2016 concluded successfully. The summit included interactive panel discussions, one to one business meetings, round table discussions and engaging presentations which encouraged the participants to share their experiences in an open discussion format. Smart Building Automation...

CNL Software will continue its work as a founding member of the IoTSF by helping to shape the future of IoT within physical security domain CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that as a Founding Member of the Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF), it is helping to shape the future of IoT within organisational security. It comes at a time when organisations across the globe are beginning to un...

Active Shooter: How to Prepare, Prevent and Respond will feature Kim Richmond and Tom Davis as speakers AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel; and New York State University Police at Upstate Medical University will host an active shooter seminar on May 24, 2016. The free seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Onondaga Community College, located at 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Lunch will be p...

Picosens develops a quantum physically coded key as an alternative to RFID and wireless for the locking systems of the future. The solid and rod formed Quantum Key – an innovative new development from the company Picosens – comprises a stainless steel body which carries a code that is neither visible nor touchable. After reading the key code inside a special reader unit any typical electronic locking mechanism can be operated. The key is passive and operates without wireless or magn...

Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures Demand for security products and services in the education market is expected to rise 3.4 percent annually to $2.5 billion in 2020. Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures, as the most significant security upgrades tend to occur when new buildings are constructed or during large-sca...

The combined company will operate under the AlliedUniversal brand following the close of the transaction AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America recently announced that they have agreed to merge, creating the leading security company in North America. Merged company to operate under AlliedUniversal brand The combined company, which will operate under the AlliedUniversal brand following the close of the transaction, will offer its clients localised re...

Axis will continue to add value and innovation for the future of connected devices, says Martin Gren Axis Communications is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the world’s first network video camera, a true Internet of Things (IoT) device, introduced in 1996 that laid the foundation for an industry shift from analogue to IP-based video surveillance, spawning the Internet of Security Things (IoST). AXIS 200 - world's first network video camera AXIS 200 was the world&rsq...

The Use Case WG will act as additional ‘ear to the industry’, and help ONVIF to gather input on what is happening in market ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently the formation of the ONVIF Use Case Working Group (WG), a new working group charged with developing real-world use cases in response to current market demand. These use cases will be used as input for ONVIF specifications, the...

Identiv’s portfolio provides a high level of performance with existing UHF readers Identiv, Inc., recently announced the launch of its UHF Tags family of products for the Internet of Things (IoT) market at RFID Journal LIVE! 14th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. RFID Journal LIVE! is the world's largest and most important event focused on RFID and related technologies. Identiv UHF tags for demanding applications Identiv’s UHF Tags portfolio d...

Brian Matthews, Feenics Sales Director, will present the session and help educate on value and efficiency inherent in SaaS delivery method Feenics, provider of the award-winning Keep™ cloud-hosted security management solution, will present an educational session during PSA TEC 2016, May 9 through 12 in Westminster, Colorado, and highlight the robust capabilities and new integrations with its open-platform, hardware agnostic Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Feenics...

Marmara Fair Organisation continues its international promotional works for 20th ISAF The undisputable leading event on security, smart home and IT security in the country, ISAF prepares for the 20th gathering with excitement. One of the top-ranking exhibitions in the country in terms of exhibitors' attendance ratio continuing in the succeeding years, ISAF will take place in 3 halls which are the 9th, 10th and 11th halls in 2016 with new exhibitors and exhibitors who have bee...

Identiv’s 13.56 MHz TOM Media RFID Label addresses the need to monitor and track electronic devices used in library industry Identiv, Inc. recently announced the launch of the newest addition to its RFID Library Labels product offerings, the TOM® Media Label, at RFID Journal LIVE! 14th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. RFID Journal LIVE! is the world's largest and most important event focused on RFID and related technologies. RFID Library Labels...

The Technology Xchange will handle sales and support activities for Galaxy’s integrated access control solutions in the Western US markets Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has partnered with The Technology Xchange to provide manufacturer’s rep services and handle sales and support activities in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. “When we evaluated manufacturer’s representatives...

In addition to new sessions on cyber security and robotics, PSA has also announced various speaker lineups PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced the addition of several new sessions and the lineup of key industry experts slated to speak at PSA TEC 2016 to be held in Westminster, CO on May 9-12, 2016. New sessions that have been added to the schedule for Thursday, May 12 in recent weeks include: Robotic Technolo...

Evolis Vertical Markets Manager will provide insight into Tanzania instant card issuance project for which biometric voter kits were deployed Evolis, the worldwide leader in card personalisation systems, will talk at SDW 2016 conference about one of the largest instant voter card issuance projects. Several printing systems especially tailored to governmental projects are showcased in booth L37. Insight into an innovative voter card issuance project – May 11, at 2PM Dur...

SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo welcomed 9 group delegations from Singapore and around the world The third edition of SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo ended successfully after three days on 27 April 2016. The exhibition received a wide variety of visitors from across the region, who were treated to an array of exhibiting brands showcasing cutting edge technologies and best practices, from over 10 countries including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,...

Dunchak will present how attendees can identify security vulnerabilities in physical security products Tyco Security Products announced recently that Kristy Dunchak, Director of Product Management, Integration Solutions & Programmes for Tyco Security Products, will be speaking at PSA Security Network’s TEC 2016, one of the physical security industry’s premier networking and education events, in Westminster, Colorado, May 9-12, at the Westin Westminster. Duncha...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces the launch of its plugin with Milestones XProtect® Video Management Software (VMS) using the XProtect Access add-on which integrates directly with the company’s EXgarde Access Management and Integrated Security Systems Management software. The plugin now gives the option for operators to use Milestone’s powerful video management software as their primary user interface, whilst maintaining full access control via the EXgarde software...

TextSpeak recently introduced TTS-EM-CE, the industry’s first cellular enabled text to speech amplifier. This new addition to the earBridge™ family transfers SMS emergency cellular text messages directly to voice announcements on speakers and paging systems. Simply send an SMS message to the pre-assigned telephone number and the earBridge amplifier speaks the text. Features ready-to-go Mass Notification solution Schools,  commercial facilities,  administrators, dispatcher...

Chris will present the BSIA’s annual Security Personnel Awards, Apprentice Installer and SaferCash CVIT Special Awards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has confirmed inspirational speaker and former British Army Officer, Chris Moon, as the keynote speaker at its flagship Annual Luncheon, which takes place on Tuesday 12th July 2016 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Chris Moon to present Security Personnel Awards Chris Moon is a former British Army Offic...

Along with educational sessions on latest security solutions, MEU will also exhibit at different trade shows, including IFSEC 2016 Tyco Security Products announces it will hold a series of technology training events and technology demonstrations throughout Western Europe using the company’s Mobile Exhibition Unit, a state of the art mobile classroom and training centre that houses the company’s full portfolio of solutions. The 2016 tour will include locations in Ir...

Tyco has developed their cybersecurity expertise over years of providing critical solutions for the United States government Tyco Security Products is introducing its Cyber Protection Programme, a multifaceted initiative that provides a holistic approach to cybersecurity protection for physical security through each phase of the product development life cycle. Tyco solutions for US government A trusted global leader, Tyco Security Products has developed its cybersecurity exp...

ZKAccess aims to bring its RFID, biometric fingerprint, facial and finger-vein readers to the Mid-Atlantic market ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturers' rep firm Marktek to service the Mid-Atlantic region. Marktek has over 30 years of experience in the Life Safety & Electronic Security Industry, and its President, Ted Leventhal, also serves as President of the Pennsylvania Regional Automa...