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SIA-sponsored Connected Security Expo @ ISC West to highlight leading authorities on physical and cyber security

The session will also explore how to evaluate the privacy risks around IoT deployments Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), will highlight some of the security industry’s leading authorities on physical and cyber security during its two-day educational programme, being held April 6-7, 2016, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Focused on the latest trends in physical and cyber security, Connected Security Expo is des...

LOCKEN offers real-time communication with MyLocken mobile app and Bluetooth enabled Cyberkey

LOCKEN, a pioneer in cable-free access control based on unique digital smart keys, has become the first in the UK to provide real-time communication as part of a stand-alone solution. This achievement is made possible by the combined use of the MyLocken mobile application and the new Bluetooth enabled electronic Cyberkey. Instant alerts and communication Adding Bluetooth technology to the standard Cyberkey allows it to communicate directly with an Android or Windows smartphone. This means that...

Matrix integrates COSEC access control and time-attendance solution with SATATYA video surveillance solution to enhance security

Video surveillance and access control & time-attendance are integral parts of any organisation nowadays. However, an organisation will get the best out of both systems when they are integrated together and perform important functions to upgrade the organisation's security to the next level. Looking at market requirements, Matrix has integrated its access control & time-attendance solution (COSEC) with its video surveillance solution (SATATYA) on Ethernet to enhance security and rest...

2016 Securex West Africa speakers to discuss security and public safety issues in the region

Along with conference, technologies including surveillance systems, access control, fire safety, cyber & perimeter security will be exhibited With new speakers being confirmed almost daily, the line up for Securex West Africa Exhibition and Conference is cementing its position as the paramount security and public safety event for the Government and Private sector in West Africa. Running from the 1st – 3rd March 2016 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos. The security market...

Tyco Security Products launches facial biometrics within VideoEdge surveillance systems

Tyco Security Products introduces facial biometrics within VideoEdge video surveillance systems for immediate detection and verification of individuals. Biometrics can be added to VideoEdge NVR Facial biometrics can easily be added to a VideoEdge network video recorder (NVR). Users can quickly conduct a SmartSearch within VideoEdge to automatically find a matching face and view the associated corresponding video. This allows security operators to identify criminals, terminated employees, VIPs...

Vingtor-Stentofon by Zenitel to demonstrate PULSE Enterprise intercom system at ISC West 2016

PULSE Enterprise removes the need for a centralised server, creating an intercom system unlike anything else on the market Continuing a 70-year tradition of innovation excellence, Vingtor-Stentofon by Zenitel Group announces the debut and live demonstration of PULSE Enterprise, at ISC West, April 6-8 inside the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. PULSE Enterprise - cost-effective and scalable system PULSE Enterprise shatters the expectation that high definition (HD) quality...

Genetec to provide insights on cybersecurity and physical security innovations at ISC West 2016

ISC West attendees will experience a strong Genetec focus on cybersecurity under the banner of “Security-of-Security” At ISC West 2016 Genetec™, a leading provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions, invites ISC West 2016 attendees to visit its newly-designed experience center at booth #26 057 for a look at technology, trends, and insights that are shaping the physical security industry in 2016 and beyond. ISC West runs April 6th - 8th, at th...

Zwipe ID fingerprint authentication for access control security systems ISC West 2016 launch

Zwipe ID utilises Zwipe’s patent pending biometric authentication technology Zwipe recently announced the release of Zwipe ID©, a card with fingerprint authentication capabilities targeted for the global Access Control market. With the same format as a standard card, Zwipe ID© is targeted towards mainstream Access Control security systems. The Zwipe ID© card will be launched at the ISC West tradeshow April 6-8 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Self-containe...

COMPRION and P3’s new nano tracer monitors and analyses contactless payment transactions

Mobile payment is starting to revolutionise the way we pay. Regardless of already existing contactless communication standards such as NFC and EMVCo, the payment service providers and terminal vendors are still coping with teething problems resulting from the large number of smartphones, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and technologies used. Test solution manufacturer COMPRION and test service provider P3 have teamed up to develop a dedicated test tool – the nano tracer – making sure...

Vingtor-Stentofon TCIV IP and SIP video station for treacherous, noisy, and demanding environments

Vingtor-Stentofon’s 70 year history in excellence sets the foundation for the TCIV: a powerful IP and SIP video station designed to withstand treacherous, noisy, and demanding environments. TCIV sets the global standard in solving the problem of unintelligible communications. HD quality, broadcast level amplification audio with active noise cancellation, and HD video provide unparalleled effectiveness in user comprehension and communication. Problems solved using TCIV: Businesses benefit...

Bolton Gate's 30th engineer earns Door & Hardware Federation powered gate safety diploma

Andrew Whistle is the 30th Bolton Gate engineer to earn the diploma after attending recent 2-day DHF training course at Scunthorpe Bolton Gate, the nationwide industrial door and gate company, has seen its 30th powered gate engineer pass the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) powered gate safety diploma training course. Andrew Whistle, who joined the company last year, earned his diploma after attending the recent two-day training course held at Scunthorpe. Bolton Gate, a...

Wayne Campbell appointed Advance Technology's Director of Operations

Campbell is trained and versed in a variety of systems and processes focusing on superior customer service New Director of Operations Wayne Campbell is bringing his vast knowledge of customer service, leadership and change management to the award-winning and growing Advance Technology, Scarborough, Maine. Campbell is trained and versed in a variety of systems and processes focusing on superior customer service, including Toyota’s ‘Lean’ Tools/Methods and SMAR...

AMAG announces OnSSI as certified member of its Symmetry Preferred Partner Programme

As certified partner, OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 video management software integrates with AMAG Symmetry V8 access control AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) is a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Programme. As a certified partner, OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 video management software integrates wit...

The Aspen Institute Homeland Security Program announces debut Aspen Security Forum: Global in London

Aspen Security Forum: Global will convene international security experts and is meant to compliment annual US-focused Aspen Security Forum The Aspen Institute Homeland Security Program announces the debut Aspen Security Forum: Global. The event will convene top-level present and former government officials, leading thinkers, noted press and broadcast journalists, and other international security experts to discuss issues including the threat of ISIL, the role of NATO, cybersec...

Engineers of Tomorrow competition registration now open to fire & security apprentice engineers

Successful entrants to Engineers of Tomorrow will be invited to pit their skills against each other in a live installation challenge at IFSEC 2016 The prestigious Engineers of Tomorrow annual competition is now open for the fire and security industry’s brightest young engineers to register their interest. Successful entrants will then be invited to pit their skills against each other in a live installation challenge at Europe’s largest security exhibition, IFSEC In...

Nedap launches version 3.2 of AEOS security management platform

Recently, Nedap has released software version 3.2 of its AEOS security management platform. To anticipate more quickly to emerging risks and threats organisations face nowadays, Nedap launches new software releases of its AEOS integral security management platform regularly. This enables Nedap to offer customers a secure product that always meets the latest requirements, while enhancing reliability and quality. As security systems are becoming more and more integrated, Nedap has invested in open...

Matrix COSEC door controllers integrated with ETERNITY phones for remote door access

Matrix COSEC has had a successful journey in the time-attendance and access control domains so far. The company has taken a step further to make conducting business easy and free of interference through COSEC-ETERNITY integration. This application facilitates the users of ETERNITY to unlock a door, configured with COSEC door controller, using digital key phones/extended IP phones/single line telephones. ETERNITY supports integration of the “Intercom” application with COSEC. In other...

Croma Security Solutions expands in Middle East with new Abu Dhabi office

Croma’s offering in the region includes security and fire control, CCTV, access control, guarding and FastVein biometric identification technology Croma Security Solutions Group PLC is opening a branch office in Abu Dhabi to better service new and existing clients in the Middle East. Its offering in the region includes security and fire control, CCTV, access control, guarding and its biometric identification technology – FastVein. The Group is sponsored by Platinu...

Ingram Micro to be acquired by Tianjin Tianhai in $6 billion deal, becomes part of HNA Group

Ingram Micro will facilitate the internationalisation of the HNA Group, Tianjin Tianhai's largest stockholder. They will have access to business opportunities in emerging markets, which have higher growth rates & better profitability Ingram Micro Inc. and Tianjin Tianhai Investment Company, Ltd. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Tianjin Tianhai will acquire Ingram Micro for $38.90 per share in an all-c...

Vanderbilt achieves ISO 9001 certification for its commitment to quality management

Vanderbilt looks to meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, the latest revision of the standard Vanderbilt, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems, has had its commitment to best in class quality management highlighted by achieving the prestigious ISO 9001 certification. This latest accolade is part of the company’s on-going efforts to make its processes as agile as possible and set the standard in an increasingly competitive market. ISO is the w...

Suprema BioSign fingerprint authentication solution for smartphones to be showcased at MWC 2016

BioSign’s small form factor offers versatile application options to other areas such as wearables, IoT, smartcards Suprema, a global leader in biometrics technology, recently announces the launch of BioSign, a fingerprint authentication solution for smartphones, supporting World's Smallest sensor size of 16mm2 (4x4mm). BioSign reflects Suprema's expertise in fingerprint technology Suprema, one of the 50 largest security companies in the world, is a leading provider of...

ADT Corporation acquired by Apollo Global Management in $15 billion deal to merge with Protection 1

The merger agreement includes a “go-shop” period, during which ADT and its Board of Directors may actively solicit, receive, evaluate and potentially enter into negotiations with parties that offer alternative proposals ADT, a leading provider of monitored security, interactive home and business automation and related monitoring services in the United States and Canada, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate o...

ISC WEST 2016: Matrix SATATYA SAMAS enterprise VMS and COSEC access control solution to be showcased

SATATYA SAMAS enterprise VMS provides complete centralised control over security and safety Matrix, a leading manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in the ISC WEST 2016 (Stand no: 1042), Las Vegas, USA from 6th to 8th April 2016. Matrix will be showcasing its IP Video Surveillance, and Access Control solutions at the event. Matrix COSEC access control solution Matrix is known for offering value driven solutions catering to diverse comp...

Nedap Window Button Switch long range identification tag for vehicle identification in access applications

Nedap Window Button Switch is a long range identification tag used for vehicle identification in access applications. Requiring user activation, the Window Button Switch is designed for applications where the driver determines the time and distance of the identification. The Window Button Switch will only transmit the tag ID to the TRANSIT reader for 5 seconds when the switch on the front of the tag is activated by the driver. Key features: Long range single ID tag Identification up to 10...

NXT-ID updates progress on new smart card for WorldVentures vacation club members

NXT-ID, Inc. ("NXT-ID" or the "Company"), a company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, updates progress on the new smart card being developed for WorldVentures vacation club members. New wireless smart cards On the 4th January, WorldVentures and NXT-ID, Inc. announced a strategic alliance to develop a proprietary new wireless smart card for its members, based on NXT-ID's Wocket® smart wallet technology. Both companies signed off on the hardware specifications for the card which...

VdS raises €20,000 funds for four voluntary charity organisations to aid families, children and young people

VdS Communications Director Dr. Norbert Bernigau, along with the deputy mayors of Cologne, donated €20,000 The employees of VdS have welcomed the New Year with a fundraising campaign. The collection was also supported by the customers and clients of Europe´s largest Institute for Corporate Security and Safety. Thanks to this commitment, VdS Communications Director Dr. Norbert Bernigau was able to hand over a total sum of €20,000 to representatives of four volun...

IFSEC 2016: Physical Perimeter Security Zone to feature latest security products

The enhanced Physical Perimeter Security Zone at IFSEC International 2016 will occupy over 1,000 square metres of dedicated floor space IFSEC International, Europe’s largest security exhibition, will enhance its dedicated Physical Perimeter Security Zone in 2016 with many leading suppliers within the sector already confirmed to participate. Taking place from 21-23 June 2016 at London’s ExCeL, IFSEC International continues to announce further exciting details and ne...

MIPS 2016: ISONAS fully integrates with Milestone XProtect Access software module

ISONAS Pure IP access controloperates at the edge & eliminatesthe need for separate power drops ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, is proud to announce its participation in the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) 2016 event in Arizona being held February 22nd -25th. ISONAS will be featured as the first access control partner to fully integrate with the Milestone XProtect® Access software module; an add-on capability with...

3VR certified member of AMAG's Symmetry Preferred Partner Programme

As a certified partner, 3VR VisionPoint VMS integrates with AMAG Symmetry access control system AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that 3VR is now a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. As a certified partner, 3VR’s VisionPoint™ VMS integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry™ Access Control System. AMAG Technology and 3VR cooper...

ISC West 2016: Farpointe to showcase mullion keypad reader supporting popular proximity card and tag technologies

The mullion-sized proximity card reader features an eight-inch read range for increased convenience Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with its new Farpointe mullion keypad reader that supports popular proximity card and tag technologies with an integrated keypad for 2-factor verification applications. The mullion-...