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The demand for the DHF training scheme demonstrates the industry's commitment to raise levels of powered gate safety in the UK The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that the number of powered gate installation engineers and specialists to successfully complete its gate safety diploma course has topped 600. Training is provided by the DHF Powered Gate Group which represents the leading companies which manufacture, supply, install and maintain powered automat...

The partnership allows PSA integrators to offer their customers a security system built with the latest technologies BluBØX Security Inc. recently announced a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute its web-cloud security system that provides access, alarms, visitors, video, and biometrics for the physical security industry. Through the new partnership, PSA Integrators will be able to offer their customers a security system built with the latest Cloud, Web,...

All security and life safety sub systems are managed through Datalog located within the City Centre Campus With over 23,500 students from 80 different countries, Birmingham City University is one of the largest universities in the UK. Steeped in rich heritage, the University constantly invests in improvements to their facilities, ensuring that students benefit from a state-of-the-art learning environment.   The University has recently invested £260m in a majo...

The event will provide data protection practitioners with an opportunity to hear presentations on a range of topical issues The British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction section will be exhibiting at the upcoming Information Commissioner’s Office’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference. The event, which will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Monday 14th March, provides data protection practitioners wit...

The CSPM is designed to evaluate candidates seeking certification in security project management The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) exam during ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 6. ISC West exhibition and conference 2016 Produced by ISC Events, ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the United States. Those attending the ISC West exhibition and c...

AlliedBarton's presentation will feature Crisis Management expert, Bruce Blythe AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, in partnership with the Metro Nashville Police Department, will host two seminars on Workplace Violence on Tuesday, April 5, 2015, at the Music City Center located at 700 Korean Veterans Boulevard, Nashville. Understanding the violent mind The morning seminar with be held from 8:00 a.m. to...

AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that SMI is a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Programme.  As a certified partner, SMI’s Mobile Verification System integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 Access Control System.   AMAG Technology and SMI cooperatively tested and certified this integration. Extending access control beyond physi...

Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with its Design Centre services to offer reliable networks Vigitron Inc., the leading manufacturer of infrastructure solutions for analogue, IP, and HD systems, is pleased to announce it has completed inter-operational testing for IP/PoE based products from Paxton Access Inc., market leader in IP access control, door entry and building intelligence systems. Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with the...

BSIA Awards acknowledge achievements of apprentices involved in installation of alarms, CCTV, access control The British Security Industry Association has recently opened the 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations. These esteemed awards recognise the very best emerging talent from the electronic security industry. Acknowledging security apprentices Awarded by the BSIA, the Apprentice Installer Awards serve to acknowledge the achievements of second and third year ap...

New counter stocks ASSA ABLOY products including door closers & UNION StrongBOLT mortice locks Lincoln Security has opened a new trade counter that showcases products from ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. The new trade counter stocks a range of ASSA ABLOY UK products including door closers, UNION’s popular StrongBOLT® mortice locks, as well as panic and emergency device exits from the Eximo&...

Integrated Biometrics will also be exhibiting their popular fingerprint biometrics scanner portfolio Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the compact, lightweight, most reliable energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world will be sharing best practices and unveiling an exciting new, game-changing product at Connect:ID March 14-16 in Washington, D.C. Biometric solutions for challenging situations The biometrics industry leader will be showcasing its e...

The addition of the Connect ONE Access Expander and ScanPass Mobile Credential increases the access control capabilities of ELK M1 Connected Technologies, LLC partners with ELK Products, Inc. enhancing the access control capability of ELK’s M1 Cross Platform Control®. The integration between ELK’s M1® and Connected Technologies’ renowned Connect ONE® cloud service provides enhanced user management and activity logging options. The addition of the...

The seminar will deliver insights and ideas on seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems Attendees who register for the End to End Best Practices in System Integration seminar at ISC West 2016 are sure to come away with new insights and ideas on how they can better ensure delivery of seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems. Impact of the Internet of Things The seminar panel, composed of some of the industry’s best...

Camden Door Controls, an industry-leading provider of innovative, high quality and competitively priced door activation and locking products, is pleased to introduce new additions to their keypad programme. New to the lineup are the CM-110SK stand-alone slim-line metal keypad and the CV-110SPK slim-line prox reader and keypad. CM-110SK slim-line metal keypad CM-110SK is a single door, multifunctional stand-alone keypad, with a Wiegand output for interfacing to an access control system. This un...

Brivo Inc., the worldwide leader in cloud-based physical access control systems, recently announced Brivo OnAir for Government is now registered on the GSA Approved Product List (APL #10073) under the PACS Infrastructure category. Brivo’s newest Software as a Service (SaaS) solution is the first cloud-based PACS designed to assist federal government agencies in meeting Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). Brivo OnAir for Government solution “Our commercial cloud-...

The extended partnership will gives Securitas a number of opportunities to associate its brand with the club Securitas has pledged another season of support for professional rugby league club, Salford Red Devils. The extended partnership will help the Devils continue on their quest for success in this season's Super League and gives the security firm a number of opportunities to associate its brand with the club and get more involved in local community initiatives and eve...

Last month, LOCKEN become the first in the UK to provide real-time communication as part of stand-alone solution LOCKEN, a pioneer in cable-free access control based on a unique digital smart key, will exhibit at THE event for professionals tasked with protecting assets, businesses, people and nations, on 19-20 April at Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016. Real-time communications As the leading provider of a secure, cost effective and efficient access control solution t...

ZKAccess COO Manish Dalal educated attendees on its product capabilities using a demo board ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, met with over 50 ESA members at the New Jersey Electronic Security Association (NJESA) Annual Symposium Expo held February 25th at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City. Attendees visited the ZKAccess booth to learn how to leverage low cost biometric security technology to further grow their business and gain a competitiv...

Gregor Lehnert, President of BDSW and Dr. Markus Heering, MD of VDMA were elected as Vice-Chairmen The Advisory Board for the Security Essen Fair has elected the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Association for Security Technology (BHE), Norbert Schaaf, as its new Chairman. Thus, a successful partnership is being continued even further. Because: BHE has been a companion and patron of the world's leading fair for security and fire prevention in Essen since its inception. I...

Rosslare Security, a leading global provider of professional solutions, is pleased to announce that it has received the UL294 Certification for its AC-825IP Networked Access Control platform. The AC-825IP incorporates a bi-directional push communication for enhanced data transmission speed and reliability to manage events in real time. The controller comes with one onboard expansion slot and can be further expanded by connecting up to 12 expansion boards via OSDP: R-805 – 12 outputs, S-8...

The white paper looks at issues faced by commercial owners, including employee theft, property and desperation crime Amthal Fire & Security has launched a new downloadable white paper considering fire and security measures in commercial applications. The white paper, focussed on security in commercial applications, looks at issues faced by commercial owners, including employee theft, property and desperation crime, together with the emerging issues surrounding cybercrime...

Neil will provide business, technical & marketing assistance to TDSi's broad network of specialist partners Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has appointed Neil Hughes as its new Channel Partner Manager. As well as taking a central role in the company’s channel partner relations, Neil is also a key contact for TDSi’s partners and customers in the northern UK. Reflecting upon TDSi’s latest recruit, Managing Director John Davies commented, “N...

The Security & Counter Terror Expo will provide valuable knowledge to those tasked with protecting nations and assets Over recent years the threat of terrorism has increased exponentially and today terrorist activity is undertaken on an almost a daily basis. In 2015 alone, there were more than 380 recorded terrorist attacks by violent non-state actors for political or unknown motives. These attacks are now wide reaching and intercontinental. The Nigerian government is...

Berticelli will be responsible for managing PSA’s education and training initiatives to physical security market PSA Security Network® recently announced the addition of Anthony Berticelli as the Director of Education. In this role, Berticelli will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the PSA’s education and training initiatives to the physical security market. Expertise in security, crisis and asset protection training Berticelli comes t...

With the planned solution, the company aims to help customers easily and securely access enterprise systems from anywhere in the world RSA Conference - Pulse Secure announced recently that the company plans to enable customers to use Pulse Secure's industry-leading VPN technology to provide transparent secure access for SAP Fiori® mobile apps. With the planned solution, the company aims to help customers easily, transparently and securely access enterprise systems from any...

RISCO will demonstrate how intruder alarm control panels have potential to act as hub of the smart home RISCO Group, the leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions for the professional security market, is a headline sponsor of the NSI Summit. Four industry experts have been asked to speak at the popular event including Steve Riley, Commercial Director for RISCO UK&I. Steve will offer insight into Electronic Security within the Internet of Things (IoT) and representatives...

Captain Attilio Montalto, Italian Coastguard will give a presentation entitled ‘Maritime Security and Security Controls’ SMi are delighted to announce the Italian Coastguard will join the speaker line-up at SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which returns to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 International Port Security 2016 will bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss current issues surrounding port security and h...

Interactive events like Smart Home M2M Platform & Software Summit 2016, Asian Systems Integrator Forum & more will be held With less than two months until Secutech 2016 commences, the show will present the latest technologies and products to unlock the future of security solutions and smart cities. The annual event, scheduled to run from 19 – 21 April 2016 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan, is renowned as one of the most influential exhibitions of...

HID Global’s Lumidigm V-Series V4xx fingerprint authentication solution protects financial transactions HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its expanded Lumidigm® biometrics offering at next week’s connect:ID Conference in Washington D.C. The company’s biometrics portfolio now includes tamper protection and encryption capabilities that have been proven in multiple bank deployments, securing...

Access Control for data centres Matrix offers a Data Centre solution whereby data racks get secured biometrically with records of every access along with its duration. Only authorised person can get access of specific rack for the stipulated time using biometric verification. Features: Centralised biometric authentication Pre-defined rack access Integration with video Surveillance Rack accessible for a defined time period Benefits: From data centre point of view: Easy maintenance...