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Steve will provide essential support for meeting the growing demand for technical support services The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Lampett as the organisation’s new Technical Officer. Steve fulfilled several roles at ADT Joining the Association today (1st June), Steve brings with him a wealth of experience in the security industry, having fulfilled several roles at ADT Fire and Security in various d...

The Pulse Secure Connect Now partner programme simplifies the relationship between vendor and partner Pulse Secure, a leading provider of access and mobile security solutions to the enterprise and service providers, recently announced the launch of its global partner programme, Pulse Secure Connect Now. The new programme centres on helping partners compete in the mobile security market by offering industry leading technologies that solve their customer’s problems. Built...

Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015 PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced changes to its Board of Directors. Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015. The following PSA owners were elected or appointed to positions on the Board: Ron Oetjen, Securadyne Systems, Chairman of the Boar...

The programme empowers parents, family members, civic groups and local businesses from the community There’s no doubt about it, annual school budgets are tight and with very little if any funding from federal or state sources, schools must find a way to help implement a strong, effective, multi-tiered classroom safety strategy. To help pave the way, Campus Safety Products (CSP), the producer of RhinoWare™ classroom lockdown and safety products, has launched the Saf...

Canon and ASSA ABLOY have invited Nedap to demonstrate AEOS’s powerful integration capabilities at the event Canon and ASSA ABLOY have invited Nedap Security Management to demonstrate AEOS’s powerful integration capabilities at IFSEC. AEOS, manufactured by Nedap, is the first software-based security management platform. IFSEC attendees will witness its strength and flexibility in integrations with world-class access and video solutions. AEOS is a truly integrated...

A core function is video door entry, with the facility for call recording by visitors & a touchscreen monitor Comelit is to launch its ground-breaking SimpleHome intelligent home automation system at IFSEC 2015. With options for remote management from smart devices adapted to the individual lifestyles of users, SimpleHome epitomises the latest in home automation technology. A core function of the system is video door entry, with the facility for call recording by visi...

AMAG will demonstrate its security management system in collaboration with HID pivCLASS module and RK40/RKCL40 readers AMAG Technology will be demonstrating its FICAM compliant HSE Symmetry Security Management System in collaboration with HID Global’s pivCLASS® Validation Engine, Authentication Module and RK40®/RKCL40® readers at the SIA Government Summit, held June 8-10, 2015 at the W Hotel in Washington D.C. The SIA Government Summit brings together governm...

Ring recently announced its product is now compatible with both Kisi and Lockstate wireless smart locks. Now, users can remotely control these smart locks directly through the Ring iOS or Android app. Whether the user is a homeowner who wants to keep an eye on the house from afar and let the kids in when they forget their keys, or a small business owner in need of a versatile, easy-to install security system, the Ring Video Doorbell and Lockstate/Kisi combination provides a comprehensive solutio...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues to strengthen its position as the leading independent supplier of complete secure contactless polycarbonate datapages. The company’s solution is the most robust in the industry, supports the highest levels of customisation to meet unique needs, and has been recognised for its valuable benefits in the award-winning Irish e-passport programme. As industry consolidation in the polycarbonate datapage segment steadily r...

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Security Products from Siemens, as previously announced in October 2014. The purchase fits with Vanderbilt’s strategic expansion plans and the new operation will be headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, with Joseph Grillo as its Managing Director. European market position ‘The acquisition of Security Products from Siemens buil...

The U.S. patents validate Identiv’s NFC, mobile and security inventions Identiv, Inc. has been awarded four U.S. patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its NFC, mobile and security inventions. Identiv has a strong intellectual property (IP) portfolio of more than 75 patents, granted and pending. “Google and Apple are continuing to drive Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatibility within mobile handsets...

Latest Aperio wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon & L100 have been integrated into Johnson Controls P2000 access control system Global diversified technology and industrial leader, Johnson Controls has partnered with Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, to enhance its P2000 security management platform. Access Control’s latest Aperio® wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon and L100 – the world’s first complete wireless security lock, have al...

SSAIB to support the Engineers of Tomorrow challenge, the UK security skills competition for young engineers and apprentices SSAIB, the UK and Ireland’s leading certification body – now boasting some 1700 registered firms – will be returning to IFSEC at the London ExCeL venue on stand F1375, the same location as its stand last year. For 2015 SSAIB’s staff will be led by new Chief Executive Alex Carmichael, who took over the reins from Geoff Tate in Marc...

Following an extensive accreditation process, security rating approval to Loss Prevention Certification Board standard LPS 1775: Issue 7 – SR3 and SR4 has just been secured by Sunray Engineering for its ‘ExcluDoor’ single, leaf and a half and double security door set, when installed in conjunction with the Pickersgill-Kaye surface mount HS100 Series, single and multipoint lock security system. “We are delighted to become the first steel door manufacturer to achieve a ful...

The ZKAccess course provides in-depth knowledge on how biometrics works ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, is pleased to now offer a free 3-credit CEU-accredited course, Advanced Biometric Access Control. The class is designed to teach physical security integrators all they need to know to successfully migrate from traditional card access systems to biometrics. Understanding biometric solutions Many end users today, particularly iPhone & Galax...

ISD Tech appointed Richard Thorn as Commercial Fire Manager and Andy Milne as Commercial Operations Manager ISD Tech, the security systems integration specialist, is gearing up for growth with senior hires following a surge of new wins and extension of its capabilities to deliver fully integrated fire detection and security solutions. In recent months, ISD Tech has won a number of key global customers from the IT services, high-end retail and energy sectors. From its UK base,...

By applying stricter delay times in all of its card readers, Nedap significantly reduces chances of possible relay attacks NFC-enabled credit cards have received much attention because of their vulnerability to relay attacks. Widely used NXP DESFire EV1 cards use the same technology, and are vulnerable to relay attacks, which raised concern in the access control market. A relay attack fraudulently extends the distance between smart card and card reader enabling, for example, u...

Visitors will have the opportunity to see the world’s most comprehensive wireless lock range for security doors Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, the global leader in door opening solutions is showcasing its revolutionary Aperio® wireless locking technology at this year’s IFSEC exhibition. Comprehensive wireless lock Visitors to stand D1700, will have the opportunity to see the world’s most comprehensive wireless lock range for security d...

deister will have its consultants on the stand along with technical team to discuss any needs and demonstrate products Darren Harrold, UK Director says “IFSEC 2015 gives us the opportunity to demonstrate a set of truly connected systems. We can show people how their building can be managed from front door to back with the ease of working with one set of products, a single software and a company with 35 years of knowhow.” Single manufacturer, single point of contac...

The company will demonstrate how this can benefit building owners and facilities managers With plans to announce new integration partners at this year’s IFSEC exhibition, ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be using the event as a platform to showcase its unrivalled integration and global capabilities. Integration Zone to highlight collective brands & technology As a Forbes top 100 innovative company ASSA ABLOY is taking a new approach to...

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that its Guardian vandal-resistant and Gibraltar bullet-resistant contactless proximity card readers are ideal for installations where more durability is required than with a standard proximity reader. They are becoming big hits at schools, universities, correctional institutions, housing authorities, factories, hospitals and other locales where RFID proximity and sm...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the introduction of vanGO®, a visual security solution that enables universities, enterprises and state and county government agencies to create and issue personalised, secure IDs with higher levels of protection. HID Global’s vanGO portfolio sets a new standard in One-2-One™ personalised security that is cost-effective, counterfeit resistant and can be issued on-the-spot via an easy desktop solu...

Tavcom’s Group Sales Director - Paul Tennent expressed satisfaction for this initiative From 26th May, 2015, National Security Inspectorate (NSI) approved companies, are entitled to claim a 20% discount on all Tavcom Training programmes. A partnership arrangement between Tavcom Training, the UK’s leading supplier of practical and e-learning electronic security systems training and NSI, the specialist Certification Body for the UK’s security and fire safe...

Delta works with power utilities to provide vehicle attack defence from terrorists Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that Delta vehicle access control systems are being implemented at dams, nuclear power plants and other power generation sites, distribution centers and sub-stations because they meet the stringent standards recently set under the National Infr...

OPTEX will be previewing its new anti-tailgating access control solution known as Accurance 3D The OPTEX Group will be exhibiting an extensive selection of smart access control and perimeter detection solutions at IFSEC 2015, with an emphasis on the range of industrial, commercial and residential applications for which its products are designed. With residential and commercial audiences in mind, OPTEX will be exhibiting its new iVISION+, a wireless door and gate video ent...

EVVA will be represented at the IFSEC for the second time The IFSEC International is the largest event for the security industry. Exhibitors and the event in general cover products from access control and biometrics to CCTV, intelligent buildings and counter terror. From 16th–18th of June the IFSEC attracts more than 24.000 visitors and 650 exhibitors from over 100 countries. EVVA’s latest innovations As one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of access s...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce the launch of EXgarde 4.4, the latest version of its fully integrated access control solution. Amongst the additions to the new version, 4.4 offers a Tenant Event Split option, Elevator Dispatch facility, integration with SimonsVoss wireless locking solutions, an updated EXtour Module, a security tours function and the new EXgarde Web Interface. EXgarde 4.4 adds considerable additional functionality, as Mike Sussman, Technical Director...

IR10 RFID long range reader is designed to control the passage of vehicles at the entrance points, allowing proximity card presentation without leaving the car. Card reading distance – from 60 cm to 100 cm, depending on the proximity card type: EM-Marin IL-05ELR - 100 cm EM-Marin EM4100 - 70 cm HID ProxCard II - 60 cm Output formats: RS-485 and Wiegand. Considering different height of passenger cars and heavy trucks, it is recommended to install four IR10 readers at the vehicle c...

GlobalPlatform has qualified the test benches TS 102 694-2 (SWP) and ETSI TS 102 695-2 (HCI), which are now available for COMPRION’s card test tools Spectro 2 and Spectro TP. Network operators can demand GlobalPlatform certification from their card suppliers for quality reasons. Kevin Gillick, Executive Director of GlobalPlatform, comments: “We are delighted that COMPRION has received GlobalPlatform qualification for its SWP/HCI card tests. The GlobalPlatform Compliance Program eval...

Campaign will start with an initial research piece, for organisations operating at public sector A new piece of research has been launched by the UK’s security industry trade body, aimed at assessing the buying behaviour of public sector organisations seeking secure data destruction services. Following a number of high-profile data breaches within NHS Trusts and local authorities, secure data destruction is now a top priority across the public sector. Organisations...