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Trigion suggests retailers to speak to a security expert who can recommend the best options to keep safe As revellers and shoppers throng to our high streets and shopping centres, the risk of crime increases in the run up to, and over, the festive period. Security specialist, Trigion offers advice to retailers and facilities managers on ensuring that neither they, nor their colleagues or customers fall victim in the season of ‘goodwill to all men’. Alongside a...

Representatives from Government, national associations and organisations will be part of the delegations at the Transport Security Expo Transport Security Expo is unique in providing a UK Stakeholder Delegations service. Arranged through the show’s expert Advisory Board, key representatives from Government departments and agencies as well as national associations and other organisations with critical security responsibilities will attend. These representatives are to be...

Shaffer has been overseeing and developing 3xLOGIC Certification Courses over the past nine months 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions recently announced that Donny Shaffer has been appointed Director of Customer Support Services, as the company continues to increase investment in customer service, sales support and education, including their 3xLOGIC University courses. Building training programmes Shaffer, a seasoned technology edu...

Goldman Sachs' credit facility allows SureID to accelerate its growth of high-assurance identity management solutions SureID, Inc., a national leader in high-assurance identity management solutions, announced recently that it has closed on a capital raise with Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group L.P. This credit facility allows SureID to accelerate its growth, including through expansion of high-assurance identity management solutions for consumers as well as government and...

TDSi has benefited with assistance from UKTI and BSIA in its export markets research With the UK Trade and Investment Export Week event held on 9th to 13th November, integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce a 33% increase in its sales to Southeast Asia and China. The export figures, which compare Q1/Q2 of 2014 and 2015, suggest the security market is continuing to grow despite reports of a slowing economy in the region. Strong market for TDSi in th...

The OSS’s first focus is to develop a standard for offline locks, called the OSS Standard Offline Nedap has recently co-founded the Open Security Standard (OSS) Association. The OSS Association is focused on developing open security standards and also includes European industry leaders ACS, ASSA ABLOY, Datasec, Deister, dorma+kaba group, primion, Uhlmann & Zacher and Zugang GmbH. OSS standard offline The OSS’s first focus is to develop a standard for offline...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the integration of Entertech Systems’ BioConnect identity management platform and Suprema biometric terminals with  C•10CURE 9000 security and event management solution from Software House, part of Tyco Security Products. The integration adds the full Suprema product line including the FaceStation to Tyco Security Products’ existing biometric portfolio v...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has enhanced its ActivID® authentication offering for digital banking with a push notification solution that gives financial institutions a secure channel and easy method for notifying customers about pending transactions on their phones or tablets, and then proceeding with execution after receiving their authorisation. ActivID Trusted Transactions solution “Customers are finding it increasingly difficult to differenti...

In the American market, Automatic Systems increased its market share by over 4%, taking the top spot Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, is North American speed gate market leader. This, according to the most recent IHS technology report 2015. In the American market, Automatic Systems increased its market share by over 4%, taking the top spot. In addition, with a 4% increase, taking a 22.5% market share, Automatic Systems is the lea...

Rory and Mumtaz will be helping to develop next generation of software products Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is expanding its software development team with the appointment of Senior Front End Developer Rory Saxby and Software Test Engineer Mumtaz Mukherjee. Mike Sussman, Technical Director at TDSi commented, “Software has become a chief component within physical security systems, so TDSi invests heavily in this discipline. With our continued growth, both i...

New products deal with functionality of door opening: maglock, electric strike, power supply At Greenbuild 2015, ASSA ABLOY Group brands Securitron® and HES® are previewing innovations specifically designed to improve the efficiency of an access control solution. This new technology preview features products that deal with the functionality of the entire door opening: the maglock, the electric strike, and the power supply. Securitron EcoMag technology Securitron is p...

Specialist security manufacturer, Allegion, has introduced the Briton 4700 Series to its range of door furniture and accessories, including handles that have achieved EN 1906 Grade 4 and are suitable for high-frequency areas where long-lasting performance is essential. Excellent performance Featuring a high-quality and high-specification selection of Grade 4 lever and pull handles, plus complementary accessories in satin stainless steel, the Briton 4700 Series makes complete doorset specificat...

Cathryn will support its sales teams in the development and recognition of the company's brand Securitas has announced the appointment of a Marketing and Communications Director who will support its sales teams in the development and recognition of the company's brand. Cathryn Halton joins Securitas from FirstGroup plc, bringing with her over ten years' experience in marketing and communications across a wide range of business sectors. Previous roles & responsibility...

More than 120+ senior delegates from aviation industry from more than 16 countries are expected at the summit Senior leaders from the aviation world, to address growth challenges and opportunities for an industry that shoulders 58 million jobs and $2.4 trillion in economic activity across the globe. More than 120+ focussed senior delegates from Airports, Airlines, Civil Aviation Authorities and service providers from more than 16 countries are expected at The Global Aviation D...

The 9700 is an addition to 9500 and 9600 Series, and combines both windstorm and fire-ratings into one solution HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is previewing an entirely new platform-based electric strike design along with the recently released 9700 Series strike at ISC East 2015. The new 9700 Series is an addition to the popular surface-mounted 9500 and 9600 Series, and combines both windstorm and fire-ratings into one solution. The HES 9700 is the perfect complement to heav...

Nortek Security & Control, LLC, a leader in security and access control solutions, recently introduced the Linear ProControl™ embedded network appliance and access control ecosystem. The Linear ProControl product portfolio includes everything an organisation needs for comprehensive security and access control, from one to 256 doors, including secure remote access out of the box via the Remote Management Console (RMC) Low costs Linear ProControl with RMC delivers a competitive advanta...

The market has vigorous economic growth, high acceptance towards biometric solutions and a demand for high-end technology Rapid economic development and increasing security concerns is turning the Middle East into a market of ‘untapped growth potential’, said the boss of one of the world’s leading providers of biometric security and access control solutions. Adopting new identification technologies Young S. Moon, Executive Vice President of Korean company S...

The apprentice scheme is focusing on thedevelopment of skills amongst the nextgeneration of locksmiths ASSA ABLOY hosted a successful locksmith apprentice open day at its Portobello site in the West Midlands, as part of its commitment to the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) apprenticeship scheme and future of the locksmithing industry. Focus on developing skills Launched last year by Skills for Security and the MLA in partnership with ASSA ABLOY the apprentice sc...

Customer support, application engineering and training will be integrated and reinforced under new executive leadership S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, recently announced expansion plans for its pre-sale and post-sale product support. Technical support functions including customer support, application engineering, and training will be integrated and reinforced under new executive leadership to ensure...

King Willem-Alexander encountered the Boon Edam experience in the form of the Lifeline Speedlane Swing The Nurturing House by Next City Living Lab is an exploration of how we can be healthier and happier in our cities. It is a place to look for solutions as to how we should nurture our cities, with clean air, water, energy, and food, so that they in turn nurture our lives. As part of this showcase during the Beijing Design Week 2015, Royal Boon Edam displayed their contributio...

Mr Hayes has held a number of shadow ministerial and Government roles including Minister of State at the Department for Transport On 2nd December, the Rt Hon John Hayes MP, UK Security Minister at the Home Office, will be officially opening this year’s Transport Security Expo at Olympia London. An MP since 1997, Mr Hayes has held a number of shadow ministerial and Government roles, including Minister of State at the Department for Transport and senior Parliamentary advis...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, introduces iSTAR Ultra SE, a special edition iSTAR Ultra door controller that supports up to 32 readers, and combines iSTAR Ultra features with a ‘Pro mode’ that ensures flexibility and compatibility with all Software House systems. iSTAR Ultra SE is available in both wall-mount and rack mount configurations. “Pro mode” feature When used in “Pro mode&rdq...

Securitron Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM – 7:00PM EST Securitron®, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, recently announced the launch of a new tech support Live Chat feature on its website, furthering its commitment to excellence in customer service. Superior service Securitron Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM – 7:00PM EST to answer product questions, assist with installations and provide tech...

U.S. Security Associates is recognsed as one of the nation’s top employers of reservists and veterans On Veterans Day, U.S. Security Associates joined Americans from coast to coast in honouring America’s military, past and present, for their dedication and service to the country. The national security company has thousands of veterans in its security force and in administrative and management positions throughout the organisation. Top employer of veterans “...

The survey has enabled to build an accurate picture of emerging trends experienced by UK security exporters Security exporters from the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council have reported a further increase in the demand for British security products and services in 2015 from overseas buyers. In an annual survey conducted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), members of the Association’s Export Council – a dedicated forum...

HID Global’s EPDs can also be used for public procurement and building assessment activities HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has joined parent company ASSA ABLOY in reporting the environmental performance of its access control readers using internationally recognised Environmental Product Declarations (EPD®s). The company has released EPDs for most of its iCLASS SE® door readers and many of its pivCLASS®...

U.S. Security Associates showcases products and services to Goodwill staff from different locations at the event Professionals in the fields of loss prevention, safety, retail and IT are converging on Indianapolis this week for the 2015 Goodwill Industries® Loss Prevention and Safety (GILPS) Conference. The event takes place from November 8 to 10 at the Indianapolis Hyatt Regency Hotel. Representatives from the Retail Loss Prevention division of U.S. Security Associates, a...

Show attendees are invited to stop by and demo a variety of turnstiles Orion Entrance Control, Inc., manufacturer of high-end entrance control turnstile solutions, will unveil its newest and most exciting partnerships at the ISC East 2015 security conference this November in New York City. “We’re excited to share the best in entrance control technology with our friends and colleagues attending ISC East,” said Orion ECI President and Founder Steve Caroselli....

Who is accessing company’s most sensitive data? Where? When? And if someone without authorisation did, how would one know? Some of the world’s best-known companies have succumbed to data breaches that proved expensive—in terms of both cost and reputation. The focus, usually, is on a digital attack. Passwords and anti-hacking procedures come under scrutiny, particularly in a world where so much of information lives in the cloud. But there is another way that company data can f...

Matrix’s new COSEC VEGA, a Wi-Fi and touchscreen based door controller, with battery backup. Key features: Access control and time-attendance Fingerprint, smart card and proximity card 3.5” TFT touch screen LCD Power over Ethernet, built-in Wi-Fi, Mobile Broadband (3G/4G) IP65 based door controller 50,000 users and 500,000 events 9600 (1:N), 100000 (1:1) fingerprint templates Battery backup for 5 to 6 hours Useful for mobile sites, school bus and other mobile application...