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With this resolution, HID Global will be able to continue to expand its UHF products range HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that, under the terms of a confidential settlement, the patent infringement litigation that Omni-ID had initiated against certain HID Global products has been amicably resolved. HID Global will continue to manufacture and sell its complete range of RFID products, including UHF on-metal tags, in the U.S....

Leading security technology manufacturer, Gallagher, has recently released their latest products and updates to the global security market. The release includes Command Centre v7.40, an update to the company's renowned security management platform, the all new Mobile Reader, and the F3 Series Fence Controllers. Enhancing user experience The new generation of products are designed to enhance the customer experience by improving organisational efficiency, automating manual interactions and stre...

CPD is becoming a more and more mandatory segment of a construction professionals career development The Lunch & Learn sessions that Nedap developed as a part of its Consultant Programme have been certified by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service. The Certification Service is the leading independent accreditation institution for the United Kingdom. CPD is becoming a more and more mandatory segment of a construction professionals career develo...

JCSS, which will now be known as Versar Security Systems, is headquartered in Gaithersburg Versar, Inc. announced recently that it has completed the acquisition of Johnson Controls' specialised federal security integration business, formerly known as Johnson Controls Security Systems (JCSS).  JCSS is a security systems integrator serving Federal clients by designing, installing and supporting complex physical security, network security, and facilities management systems....

Identification technology is at the heart of any access control system for vehicles and people Inspirational keynote hours delivered by security, video surveillance, identity management, access control, network and storage experts set the standard for the educational sessions at the All-Over-IP Expo in Moscow. Nedap Identification Systems General Manager, Maarten Mijwaart, will be hosting a session on the future of vehicle and people identification on November 18 (13:20pm - 13...

With the slogan "Improved inside, unbeatable on the outside", Fermax brings a new generation of its Smile monitor to the market. This new version maintains its successful award-winning design and captures interesting functional changes. Greater responsiveness It seems to be the same Smile monitor but it is not. On the outside, a small but significant change is observed as the framing of the product is now white. Nevertheless, there has been a major transformation improving the inside. This gen...

Feenics new Director of Sales for Latin America Diego Cota will be responsible for expanding Keep to new markets When Feenics Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Shalaby sold his premier systems integration firm Future Security Controls to Convergent Technologies in December 2013, it was the beginning of the Keep™ by Feenics cloud-hosted security management platform. Now Shalaby, who built the industry leading Keep software program from the ground up, is fine-focused on gr...

Products from both long-term exhibition strategic partners and professional safe manufacturers will be showcased According to the investigation of Ningbo Safe Industry Association, the safe industry is seeing a strong momentum in development and intense competition. Under such market prospects, manufacturers are seizing opportunities to expanding the sales regions for safes and to gain a large share of the market. Main trends in China's safe industry: Safes are gradually b...

In continuing to deliver higher performance and added value to customers, OnSSI announces that the System Galaxy access control solution from Galaxy Control Systems fully integrates and supports the Company’s Ocularis 5 Video Management Software (VMS). The integration of these industry- leading VMS and access control solutions provides users with greatly enhanced real-time situational awareness and significantly streamlines the post-event investigation process.   VMS-access cont...

Savvy security professionals are choosing to proactively educate themselves on biometric best practices ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, offers free education on the benefits, installation, operation and maintenance of biometric systems. Biometrics is here to stay and gains more notoriety each day. And with each year, biometrics becomes more comfortable and familiar to consumers. Many end users today, particularly iPhone & Galaxy phone...

The transaction was valued at a pre-tax level of $131 million Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and Partners Group, announced recently that it has acquired the ABM Security Business, a division of ABM. The acquisition further expands the largest and fastest growing American-owned security company. The transaction was valued at a pre-tax level of $131 million. Part of long-term strategic plan Ba...

Integration of new technologies in video surveillance will be under spotlight at the event The ongoing shift in demand from analogue to Internet protocol (IP) cameras in the Middle East is fuelling the region’s fast-growing physical security market, as global manufacturers prepare to launch their latest integrated security technologies at Intersec 2016. Growing at double the global rate, the Middle East’s physical security market – which was valued at $3 bil...

FST Biometrics, the leading biometric identification solutions provider, recently announced the release of IMID Access version 3.0.7. Enhancements added to the product will result in easier administration of the system and improve the product's user experience. Features IMID Cast Realising FST Biometrics’ vision of providing secure access that does not interfere with the pace of life, IMID Access 3.0.7 features IMID Cast, which allows users more self-reliance and decreases the need for a...

EMDI will showcase latest solutions in disaster monitoring and relief, and emergency engineering rescue Governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are ramping up efforts to enhance emergency response and disaster prevention services, as the rise in natural disasters in the region outpaces the global average and more sophisticated solutions become available on the market. In the past three decades, natural disasters have affected more than 40 million people...

Hamaad will be working closely with Wavestore client partners and assist in the development of new projects Wavestore has appointed Hamaad Deen as Pre-Sales Manager. Hamaad will be working closely with Wavestore client partners to assist in the design and development of major new projects both in the UK and Internationally. Reinforcing partnerships A key aspect of the newly created role will be to ensure that all solution requirements are deliverable within the required tim...

Peter and Rickard will help Vanderbilt in its mission to expand presence in the security industry Vanderbilt International, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems, has strengthened its senior management team with two key appointments. Peter Mueller has joined the company as its new Chief Information Officer and executive committee member, while Rickard Hammarberg will take on the role of Sales Hub Head for Sweden. Identifying new areas Mueller’s...

ASSA ABLOY is pleased to announce that three of its Group brands, Adams Rite, HES and Securitron, have released seven Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the following products: Adams Rite MS1850S Series MS (maximum security) deadbolts, HES 1006 and 9600 Series electric strikes, the Securitron M32 and M62 Magnalocks, and Securitron’s entire AQD6 Series of Switching Power Supplies, with additional designation for the AQD6. ASSA ABLOY is the only company to release EPDs in the powe...

MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced the launch of Morpho Cloud, a secure and flexible multi-biometric identification-as-a-service solution, at the Florida International Association for Identification (FDIAI) 56th annual Educational Training Conference. The conference took place in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 18 - 22, 2015. Morpho worked with Microsoft Corporation to develop a cloud service for Morpho's flagship Biometric Identification Solution (MorphoBIS). Morpho C...

This half-day meeting will provide an overview of the current use of biometrics as a part of border control The European Association for Biometrics to host an exclusive workshop on “Biometrics for Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society” at SMi Group’s 9th annual Border Security Conference. The highly anticipated workshop on ‘Biometrics For Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society’ will be taking place...

The 2015 edition will be the unmissable meeting place for the whole Digital Security industry Created 30 years ago, CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS is recognised as the global event secure solutions industry leader for payment, identification and mobility. The 2015 edition is on the theme of “Unlimited Innovation”. It illustrates perfectly the constant innovation of this industry. The event will run from the 17th - 19th of November, and will welcome 400+ exhibitors...

Properties become more vulnerable to opportunistic crime during the winter months As British Summer Time (BST) officially comes to an end this Sunday (25th October) and the nights become longer, the British Security Industry Association reiterates the importance of effective security measures for homeowners and businesses. Securing properties Properties become more vulnerable to opportunistic crime during the winter months according to the Office for National Statistics&rsqu...

Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, helps systems integrators expertly navigate the emerging Internet of Things (loT) with SmartTest™ and SmartShow™ features built into the cloud-hosted offering. According to the latest industry research and projections, 69 percent of homeowners plan to buy an in-home device in the next five years. In addition, Cisco estimates that 50 billion devices and objects will be connected...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions is helping companies ensure that their sensitive data is protected against unauthorised access with the Aperio® KS100 Server Cabinet Lock. Data protection against unauthorised access The KS100 allows server cabinet doors and racks to be integrated with real–time access control system, to control exactly who can access the servers, and when. In addition, Smartcard-operated Aperio®...

LILIN, video surveillance systems manufacturer, will showcase security vertical solutions at CPSE 2015 LILIN, a manufacturer of video surveillance systems, will participate at the 15th China Public Security Expo (CPSE) from October 29th to November 1st at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, China (LILIN Booth# 1B24). We will be showcasing LILIN’s latest product line up from frontend advanced IP surveillance camera products to backend Navigator VMS...

The site includes extensive product information to help customers understand complete range of Symmetry security solutions AMAG Technology invites visitors to explore its newly designed website. Created with the user experience in mind, the newly rebranded website design aligns with parent company G4S, and has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers to access detailed product infor...

The technical information  will be easily accessible to those creating product specifications Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, announces that it is now a member of RIBA NBS Plus, a library of manufacturers’ technical product information used by over 45,000 architects, building surveyors and other construction industry professionals. It is written in NBS format and linked to specific clauses within the market-leading NBS...

At the event, products from both international and local professional lock manufacturers will be showcased According to the investigation of China Lock Magazine, the importance of Chinese lock industry can’t be ignored now. Chinese lock industry has won 68 billion Yuan in 2014, becoming a large lock producer with the output up to 14 billion Yuan. The rise of the real estate in recent years has made China a big country of locks both in consumption and manufacturing. The...

The IP companies will showcase latest product portfolios and insight on the latest technologies and market trends Alongside the world class speakers and industry leading exhibitors, All-over-IP Expo 2015 introduces Canon Europe, Samsung SDS and CAME Group debuting at the show this year in Moscow. Canon Europe At All-over-IP Expo 2015, Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, will show its latest network cameras and their difference through demonstrations as part of...

With successful entry into the SME and LE segment with the recording devices and understanding their requirements in detail, Matrix will launch SATATYA SAMAS, its enterprise-grade centralised management software. SATATYA SAMAS is a fully distributed solution designed for 24*7 video surveillance needs of multi-location, multi-server organisations. It provides features like multi monitor application, sequencing, audio-visual alerts, SMS/Email with snapshots notifications, integration with access c...

Kwikset, the leader in residential security, announces that two of its popular SmartCode™ deadbolt locks are now “Crestron Connected®,” making them compatible with Crestron control systems that provide wireless home control of lighting, shades, temperature, security and more. SmartCode locks with Home Connect™ technology are the industry’s leading wireless access control lock solution for the smart home. Communicates with other devices Using embedded Creston i...