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Traka and Secure Technology Solutions enter distribution partnership in the Netherlands

STSL will support Traka’s existing reseller network by installing its key management and locker solutions Traka plc and NoRisk KeyManagement BV have mutually agreed to end their exclusive relationship in the Netherlands and Traka has appointed Secure Technology Solutions Ltd (STSL) as its Lead Distributor for the Netherlands, building on the two companies existing partnerships in the UK and Ireland. Secure Technology Solutions Ltd (STSL) has established its first Europe...

Cloud-based physical access control leader Brivo Systems celebrates 15-year anniversary

Over the last 15 years, Brivo has seen tremendous growth, increasing its staff by 30% within last two years alone Brivo Systems, worldwide leader and innovator of cloud-based physical access control will celebrate its 15-year anniversary on May 29 at its Maryland headquarters, just outside of Washington, DC. Well known within the physical security industry for introducing simple, scalable cloud-based access control solutions, Brivo’s brand continues to innovate and evol...

Milestone XProtect Access Control Module 2014 VMS combining access control and video into single solution to be showcased at IFSEC

Milestone’s new Module offers a way to operate access control and video surveillance through unified interface Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has released XProtect Access Control Module 2014, an add-on product for partners and customers using Milestone video surveillance solutions. This add-on product enables easy integration of third-party access control systems with Milestone video surveillance solutions, and will b...

Milestone Systems network VMS solutions to be showcased at IFSEC 2014 in London

Milestone will display a wide array of advanced storage solutions to forward-looking video analytics Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), will be at IFSEC International 2014 in London June 17-19. On show at the Milestone booth E800 will be the newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products, the XProtect® Access Control Module 2014 and the Milestone Husky™ range of NVR appliances. A number of Milestone partners...

Security technology company Identiv CEO to join panel discussion at NFC Solutions Summit 2014

Hart will address how to establish trust with near field communication (NFC) tags Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trust solutions for premises, information and everyday items, recently announced that Jason Hart, Identiv CEO, will join a panel discussion on security technologies at the NFC Solutions Summit. The panel discussion will take place in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, June 4, at 11 AM CDT at the Arboretum Hotel. During the panel discussion, H...

Matrix to showcase its NAVAN CNX200 office-in-a-box solution at its Product expo in South Africa

Matrix’s NAVAN CNX200 is a single box solution for small businesses with up to 24 users Matrix will be showcasing its technologically advanced solutions in its Product expo at South Africa. Matrix is organising this event along with its South Africa based partner Pandacom Distribution. Matrix is a leading manufacturer of telecom and security solutions with global presence in more than 50 countries. During this event, Matrix will demonstrate its award-winning NAVAN CNX20...

HID Global appoints Andrew Lintell as its Director of Sales for EMEA Identity Assurance

Lintell is responsible for the strategic development and regional expansion of HID Global’s identity assurance business HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions recently announced that Andrew Lintell has been appointed as director of sales, Identity Assurance, EMEA for HID Global. Reporting to Harm Radstaak, managing director, EMEA, Lintell is responsible for the strategic development and regional expansion of the company’s identity assurance bus...

Suprema announces Q1/2014 financial results

The quarter’s revenue reported at 18.3 million US dollars, an increase of 69.1% from the same period last year Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, recently announced a quarterly financial report highlighting that revenue in the first quarter had hit record highs. The quarter’s revenue reported at 18.3 million US dollars, an increase of 69.1% from the same period last year. Net profit jumped 169.4% from the last quarter and incr...

Mobotix AG to move UK headquarters to new offices in Stockley Park, near Heathrow

The relocation will provide the UK operation with more demonstration, meeting and parking space Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems will move its UK headquarters to new offices in Stockley Park, near Heathrow. The relocation will provide the UK operation with more demonstration, meeting and parking space and will also be available to partners for customer engagement and training sessions. "Although our Gherkin of...

AMAG integrates its Symmetry v7.0.1 access control software with Traka32 software

Traka, the key management specialist, can now integrate its systems with the Symmetry™ access control system from AMAG Technology. As a Certified Partner, the Traka32 software integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 access control software. AMAG and Traka cooperatively tested and certified this integration. The integration allows the functionality of the Traka32 software to be managed through Symmetry. The access control platform can now include key management along with its existing...

Genetec integrates its AutoVu pay-by-plate sync system with MacKay meters pay stations

Genetec™, a leading provider of parking enforcement and unified IP security solutions recently announced a new partnership with MacKay Meters, a leading Canadian manufacturer of parking pay stations. Together, Genetec and MacKay will offer streamlined integration between the MacKay Guardian™ Multi Elite pay station and Genetec AutoVu, the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system of the Genetec unified security platform, the Security Center. AutoVu is designed to automatical...

HID Global partners with Proxama to create solution for secure mobile web-based coupon and loyalty schemes

The solution combines the loyalty capabilities of Proxama’s TapPoint platform with the security of HID Trusted Tag Services HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and Proxama, the global platform provider of mobile proximity marketing, mobile wallet and payment solutions, announced recently they have partnered to create a solution enabling rapid deployment of secure mobile web-based coupon and loyalty schemes. The solution combines the loyalty...

AMAG Technology announces AlertEnterprise as its new member of Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program

AlertEnterprise’s Version 4.0 and Enterprise Sentry™ integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry Access Control System AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announced that AlertEnterprise is a member of AMAG’s new Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. As a Certified Partner, AlertEnterprise’s Version 4.0 of Enterprise Guardian™ and Enterprise Sentry™, int...

Digital Monitoring Products recruits Rick Love as its Dealer Development Manager for Mid-South Region

Rick Love will be responsible for providing services to DMP-authorised dealers in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Rick Love to the position of Dealer Development Manager in the company’s Mid-South Region. He will be responsible for developing new sales, growing existing businesses, and providing ongoing service to DMP-authorised dealers in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee, helping them to grow their businesses. “Rick&rs...

MIPS 2014 presents insights to intelligent security solutions

Latest equipment was demonstrated in the new product presentation zone by leading market leaders The 20th edition of MIPS - Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety Exhibition took place on 14-17 April 2014 in Pavilion 75 of the All-Russian Exhibition Centre (VVC), Moscow, Russia. This annual event is organised by ITE Group, the leaders of the Russian exhibition services market that occupy 6th place in the world ranking of exhibition organisers. 500 compa...

Brivo Labs recognised as “Cool Vendors in Identity and Access Management” by Gartner

Brivo Labs announced its recognition by Gartner in the 2014 report Brivo Labs, an Internet of Things company leading the way in the emerging Social Access Management market today announced its recognition by Gartner in the 2014 report as one of the “Cool Vendors in Identity and Access Management.” Brivo Labs was one of only three companies to be recognised in Gartner’s report as a “Cool Vendor in Identity and Access Management.” Each year, Gartne...

Octavian appoints four new senior staff

Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board. Former solicitor Reshma Sheikh has joined as director of business development, whilst operations manager and former army platoon sergeant Nathan Potter has been promoted to operations director. Reshma was previously a solicitor at Darbys Solicitors for five years, working at Eversheds...

Lenel to present Prism, its open Internet protocol (IP) video management solution (VMS) at IFSEC 2014

Lenel will also highlight access-intrusion integration based on the Advisor Master panel range Lenel Systems International, a provider of integrated access and video solutions, will present Prism, its open Internet protocol (IP) video management solution (VMS), at the upcoming International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC). Prism is based on an advanced, intuitive and operator-friendly user interface and features OnGuard compatibility. Lenel is a part of UTC...

2N to demonstrate its latest Helios IP Verso HD modular door entry systems at IFSEC 2014 in London

The Helios IP Verso is a modular security intercom system, ideal for a wide range of corporate and public sector applications Leading European telecommunications and intercom solutions provider, 2N will be exhibiting at the IFSEC International show taking place at ExCel, London from 17-19 June. Distributed in the UK by CIE-Group, 2N provides an innovative range of IP-addressable audio, intercom and door entry systems for professional the AV, telecoms and security sectors. At t...

Videx publishes guide to specify SBD certified door entry and access control systems

Local authorities, housing associations and other organisations looking to meet the security requirements of the Secured By Design (SBD) scheme can now get a helping hand from Videx.  The company has just published its guide to specifying Door Entry & Access Control Systems to SBD Standards, the initiative from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) aiming to reduce crime with security products that meet police approved standards. Videx is currently the only SBD Door Entry &am...

PSA adds BCDVideo access control servers and IP video recorders to its line card

BCDVideo’s connection to HP and line of servers and switches enhance PSA IP video appliance offering BCDVideo will be offering its full product line to PSA’s integrators. As HP’s Global OEM Partner for Video Storage, BCDVideo manufacturers Access Control Servers and IP Video Recorders, all including BCDVideo’s SMARTtechnology products, which allow worldwide remote management and restore on any system. BCDVideo also offers customised HP-branded Client Vi...

Middle Atlantic Products appoints Mark Tracy as its vice president of strategic business and market development

Tracy will be responsible for supporting growth for Middle Atlantic through the addition of new products Mark Tracy has been appointed to the newly created role of Vice President Strategic Business and Market Development for Middle Atlantic Products and the Commercial AV division of Legrand North America. Led by the Middle Atlantic brand, Legrand Commercial AV offers foundational infrastructure products to installing contractors, including Wiremold wire and cable management so...

Castel to exhibit its new CAP IP Reader solution at IFSEC 2014

Castel’s new intercom reader solution provides the answer to a small niche that has been a problem in commercial properties for many years Castel, suppliers of communication, intercom and access control solutions since 1970, will be exhibiting at IFSEC London, which has relocated from the Birmingham NEC to the prestigious ExCeL centre in the Docklands. Visitors to stand C1700 at the show will be able to see the exciting new intercom unit with in-built reader (CAP IP Rea...

BSIA presents its activity plans for IFSEC 2014 in London

The UK security industry’s presence on the world stage also looks set to grow at this year's IFSEC With IFSEC International fast approaching, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade body representing the UK's private security industry - has revealed its activity plan for this year's exhibition and conference, which makes its London debut on 17th – 19th June. As the key event in the security industry’s calendar, IFSEC International provid...

UTC to exhibit its range of new intrusion, video and fire products at IFSEC 2014 in London

The PIRcam will be introduced at IFSEC and allows images of alarm events to be sent to end users’ smartphones UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., will launch a strong line-up of new intrusion, video and fire products at the upcoming International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC). Among the integration-focused offerings will be a new technology that can send images from a security event directly to a user’s...

Siemens Building Technologies appoints Dr Andrew Robinson as Managing Director for UK and Ireland

Andrew has held a number of key positions gaining valuable technical, commercial and programme management experience Siemens has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Robinson as Managing Director of Siemens Building Technologies for UK and Ireland. Andrew assumed the role on 31st March 2014 and brings with him a wealth of experience within the technology and construction industries. Having worked within Siemens since 1998, Andrew has held a number of key positions gaining v...

HID Global teams with Temenos to offer comprehensive and innovative solutions for internet and mobile banking security

HID Global will showcase true multi-factor authentication beyond simple passwords for online and mobile banking HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it is sponsoring the 2014 Temenos Community Forum (TCF) for the seventh consecutive year. The event is being held from May 20 to 22 at the Rome Marriott Park Hotel, Via Colonnello Tommaso in Rome, Italy. HID Global and Temenos are collaborating to deliver seamless solutions for next...

IHS forecasts access control growth opportunity in the EMEA region from 2014 through 2015

According to IHS’s 2014 report on access control, the Middle East and African regions are forecast to be worth about $180 million in 2014 The EMEA region continued to make strides toward recovery in 2013 and is expected to see moderate growth from 2014 through 2015 for traditional electronic access control. For traditional access control, IHS has estimated growth of about 3.1%in 2014. When including electronic locks (mechatronic, digital cylinder and electromechanical),...

ACT to demonstrate its integrated video management and access control security platform "ACTviquest" at IFSEC 2014

ACTviquest is the entry-level product, aimed at plug-and-play simplicity and ease of use ACT, the Dublin based security-technology company, are launching ACTviquest, their newly-developed integrated video management and access control security platform. The system is designed for all levels of security risk with ACTviquest scaling according to the size of the application. Alongside ACT’s ACTenterprise access control engine, the video management is also paired with l...

Counter Terror Expo 2014 receives positive response from industry leaders and delegations from across the world

This year’s Counter Terror Expo saw a 10% rise in pre-registrations compared to 2013 Counter Terror Expo 2014, held on 29th and 30th April at Olympia London, proved to be as successful as ever, attended by some 8,691 industry leaders and delegations from across the world. Firmly established as the leading international event of its kind, this year’s show – the 6th edition – saw a 10% rise in pre-registrations compared to 2013. As one visitor commented,...