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OSS Standard Offline - new interoperability standard for “Data on card” offline access control systems

The new standard is designed to give confidence to customers faced with a diverse market for electronic access control products The Open Security Standards Association (OSS) recently announced the launch of its new offline access control standard. The OSS, established by ASSA ABLOY and other industry leaders, is a forum working towards new open standards in electronic access control. Its new interoperability standard for “Data on card” offline access control system...

PSIA releases test tool and implementation guide for PLAI specification

PLAI synchronises physical and logical identity management and access control The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has released the test tool for its Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification.  Reliable implementation and integration PLAI has provided an open and effective solution for dynamic identity management, allowing employee identities and roles defined or revoked in an authoritative logical identity system; these can automat...

Servest offers store security implementation services for Black Friday

Retailers are being encouraged to ensure their security guards are supported by the latest security technology Retailers have been warned by the National Police Chiefs' Council to consider the security implications associated with the sales surge expected this Black Friday (27 November). Deploying latest security equipment Originally an American calendar event, designed to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday promises to be the day when British s...

Trigion suggests manned guards or electronic security systems for retail and facility security this festive season

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...

16 UK Stakeholder delegations to visit Transport Security Expo 2015

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...

Donny Shaffer appointed 3xLOGIC’s Director of Customer Support Services

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...

SureID expands identity management solutions with capital raise from Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group L.P.

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 sees 33% increase in export sale to Southeast Asia and China

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...

Nedap co-found Open Security Standard (OSS) Association

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...

Software House C CURE 9000 integrates with Entertech BioConnect identity management platform and Suprema biometric terminals

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 enhances ActivID authentication offering to prevent mobile banking fraud

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...

IHS report: Automatic Systems tops speed gate market in North America

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 Saxby and Mumtaz Mukherjee join TDSi's software development team

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...

Securitron and HES preview new technology for improved access control at Greenbuild 2015

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...

Allegion Briton 4700 Series door furniture and accessories for high-frequency areas

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 Halton appointed Securitas Marketing and Communications Director

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...

Global aviation leaders to address growth, safety and security at The Global Aviation Development Summit 2016

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...

HES previews platform-based electric strike and 9700 series strike at ISC East 2015

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 introduces Linear ProControl embedded network appliance and access control ecosystem

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...

Intersec 2016: Growth potential high for biometrics in Middle East security market

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...

ASSA ABLOY hosts MLA locksmith apprentice open day at Portobello site, West Midlands

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...

S2 Security announces expansion plans for pre-sale and post-sale product support

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...

Royal Boon Edam displays energy-saving revolving doors at Beijing Design Week

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...

Home Office UK Security Minister, Rt Hon John Hayes MP, to officially open 2015 Transport Security Expo in London

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 iSTAR Ultra SE door controller supports up to 32 readers

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 launches new tech support Live Chat feature on its website

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 honours America's veterans

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 “...

BSIA reports increase in overseas demand for British security products and services in 2015

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 publishes environmental performance reporting of iCLASS SE door and pivCLASS readers

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 retail security solutions at GILPS Conference 2015

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...