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S2 Global is a flexible and expandable solution with practically unlimited scale S2 Security Corporation (S2), the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, today publicly launched S2 Global, a better way to manage distributed physical security systems. S2 Global is a flexible and expandable solution with practically unlimited scale. S2 Global enables users to knit together an entire ecosystem of security management systems (SMS) and video management systems (VM...

To guarantee justice and fairness, the names of experts will be published at MATELEC's opening ceremony On July 4th, 2012, the organiser of MATELEC EIBT China 2013 announced that the Jury Delegation of the “New Technology & New Product Selection and Presentation” was successfully launched. The Jury Delegation is consisted of over 20 well-known professionals coming from home and abroad in electrical and intelligent building industry. To guarantee justice a...

icomply to integrate SALTO's access control technology range into its V-TAS Pro software icomply are pleased to announce that they have entered into a technology partnership agreement with SALTO Systems. The UK software developers of V-TAS Pro, a PSIM integration platform, icomply provides integration solutions for CNI, government, retail and transportation applications.  Under the technology partnership, icomply have committed to fully integrating SALTO's range of access...

BSIA's statistics states cash-in transit offenders are linked to car key burglary and drug offences Falling victim to attack and robbery remains a very real threat for the security industry’s cash-in-transit couriers, according to the latest statistics published by SaferCash, the cash-in-transit intelligence service of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). In 2011, 144 crew members fell victim to attack, with many sustaining minor and serious injury, sustain...

IFSEC & Homeland Security India to take place from 1-3 Nov 2012 at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, India Having gained its foothold as the most prominent exhibition for the commercial and homeland security sector, IFSEC & Homeland Security India is announcing plans to further develop the exhibition and its content to cater for the evolving needs of the booming Indian and South Asian security industry. After a recent visit to India to meet key event stakeholder...

UK MVNO Anvil Mobile has announced the availability of Option’s Cloudkey, the first complete solution for instant and secure, fully authenticated, mobile access over 3G networks. Cloudkey combines strong authentication and workflow to secure access to corporate network-based applications, data and services using 3G mobile broadband. While DSL broadband lines have a fixed IP address that can be logged into the corporate firewall to support a secure VPN connection, 3G mobile broadband typic...

Extending and adding to the functionality of its CLIQ electromechanical cylinder range, ASSA has launched the innovative CLIQ Remote system. Using ASSA dp technology, with its unique patented sidebar mechanism allowing billions of usable differs, CLIQ Remote is designed for larger masterkey suites, remote sites and companies with a geographical spread of operations. Enabling the commissioning, programming and full administration of security management centrally via web-based software, the system...

Altronix's new website has a product locator, which enables visitors to search by market sector Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, has redesigned its website to provide visitors with fast and easy access to information along with an improved online experience. The new website – www.altronix.com – offers a fresh look and new resources and functionality designed for system designers,...

Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, announced recently the release of the NLSS Gateway 3.0, the newest version of the company’s flagship solution the NLSS Gateway. The award-winning NLSS Gateway is a unified security management system that integrates IP access control, video management and video analytics into a single, easy-to-use networked platform. The Gateway 3.0 upgrade allows users to leverage facial recognition and detecti...

The BSIA has supported the CPNI's guide to help security managers improve and maintain staff motivation  The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) welcomes the publication of updated guidance by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) designed to help security managers improve and maintain staff motivation.Drawing on lessons learnt from a number of pilot schemes across the UK and the success of the original piece of work, the inter...

Norbain's "pre-pack" sale triggered by a financing syndicate made up of its four largest creditors It has been a matter of public record for some time that Newbury Investments paid £23.5m for Norbain in a pre-pack arrangement which left the company without any obligations to the old Norbain’s many creditors. But other than this, the background to the distributor’s sale has remained sketchy. The sale was triggered by a financing syndicate made up of Norbain&r...

Payment terminals, known as PIN Pads, are putting hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide at risk everyday Payment terminals, known as PIN Pads, are putting hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide at risk everyday a British IT security company is warning. The terminals, which are used by retailers, handled more than 852 million card payments in the UK alone in April 2012 according to the UK Cards Association. Researchers at MWR InfoSecurity have found that the termin...

Europa becomes a member of the International Professional Security Association Europa has further demonstrated a commitment to being recognised as a first class provider of professional security services after becoming a member of the International Professional Security Association (IPSA). A presentation ceremony confirmed Europa’s membership to the organisation, whose aim is to enhance the professionalism of the security industry whilst improving the status of members...

Cassidian and Carl Zeiss AG partner to run Carl Zeiss Optronics Cassidian and Carl Zeiss AG have agreed to run the optronics and optics activities of Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH jointly in future. In a contract signed on 13 July 2012 between EADS Deutschland GmbH – Cassidian’s German legal entity – and Carl Zeiss AG, the two partners stipulated that Cassidian would acquire 75.1 per cent of the shares in Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH, headquartered in Oberkochen, G...

ADT received the awards for its strategic investment in its state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has announced that it has received the prestigious Ska Gold environmental accreditation award for its strategic investment in its state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre on New York Street in Manchester. This recognition will be the first rating of its kind in the Northern regio...

Stottlemyre takes the most pride from the very human legacy he has built in his nearly quarter-century with Linear Dan Stottlemyre, Vice Chairman of the Linear Group, and former Vice President of Engineering and President of Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, has retired from the company at the end of June. Starting a new chapter in his life—“one where I don’t have to get up and go t...

The partnership allows Integrator Support dealers to access Brivo’s cloud-based ACS WebService Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, announced that it has entered into a new partnership agreement with Integrator Support. Integrator Support is an industry-leading provider of wholesale security services to the premier systems integration community. This new partnership allows Integrator Support dealers the opportunity to take advantage o...

Vicon Industries to provide free and low-cost options for systems with less than 25 cameras Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, has introduced new pricing for its ViconNet IP video management software, providing free and low-cost options for systems with less than 25 cameras. Software is offered at three levels: ViconNet JUMP, ViconNet ZONE and ViconNet PEAK. All versions are open-platform, supporting third-party ONVIF co...

Greg Nunez will ensure pre and post sales support for installers of Samsung access control systems Greg’s key area of responsibility will be to ensure that the best possible pre and post sales support is available to installers, system integrators and consultants across Europe who choose to specify and install Samsung access control systems. Prior to joining Samsung, and after achieving an MSc in Security Technologies and applications, Greg was the Product Manager for t...

The ability to share information, on an interoperable basis, is now a reality with specifications by the PSIA ASIS 2012 will showcase an even more impressive display of system interoperability with more than a dozen companies having interoperable systems and products relying on PSIA specifications.  IP-enabled security products have been available for more than fifteen years, but have been slow to realise their true potential as interoperable devices. The ability to shar...

Videx Security’s Portal Plus is a networkable access control system with Windows based programming and management software. It can support up to 15000 users and an unlimited number of entrances. Portal Plus allows great flexibility in the design and installation of an access control system, with its modular design and a wide range of robust readers with the latest additions including an external (IP65 rated) finger print reader, a desk mount USB proximity fob/card enrollment reader, compac...

Videx Security has introduced new versions of the 3600 Series Videophone.  Based on the popular 3000 Series, the new variants include both “Standard” and “High End” models that incorporate the latest technology, voice switching techniques as well as an elegant and robust design with a white impact resistant ABS plastic housing. The new Standard 3600 Series improves on many of the functions of the 3000 Series and is also now a more cost effective solution.  The...

Jan De Lange (Managing Director), Lukas Rautenbach (Financial Director) and Les Oates (Director) led the buyout Norbain SA’s management announced a successful Management Buy Out of Norbain SA. The transaction is effective immediately. The buyout has been led by the majority shareholders, Jan De Lange (Managing Director), Lukas Rautenbach (Financial Director) and Les Oates (Director). Jan De Lange said that the big difference the MBO will provide is that we now have more...

SIA suggests the use of biometrics for protecting beneficiaries and patient information Biometric technology could provide a highly effective way to reduce fraud in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, the Security Industry Association (SIA) advised the Senate Finance Committee on Friday. The committee, which has jurisdiction over Medicare and Medicaid, on May 2 released an open letter in which it sought “solutions and suggestions for how to better prevent and combat the...

The NetNodeIS, Intrinsically Safe, is the latest adaptation of Cobham’s world-leading COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) wireless communications product range. Developed specifically for deployment in underground coal mines, the system can remain active and uninterrupted even when an explosive atmosphere has been detected, leading to improved production efficiency and miner safety. The design of the NetNodeIS is based on proven Cobham COFDM technology currently used...

Geoff Zeidler will serve as BSIA Chairman for a two-year period, with support from Julie Kenny Demonstrating the tangible benefits of trade association membership is key to the British Security Industry Association’s future growth and success, says Geoff Zeidler, the Association’s newly-appointed Chairman. In his inaugural address to BSIA members at the Association’s Annual Luncheon, Geoff stressed the importance of “absolute clarity” in setting...

HID Global has shipped over 150 millioneID solutions to governmentsfor citizens IDS around the world HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the company has shipped over 150 million high-technology eID (electronic ID) solutions to governments for citizen IDs around the world. The company’s management team and employees, along with local political and business officials, recently celebrated this milestone in a specia...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of contactless smart credentials and readers, announced recently its new aptiQ™ multi-technology readers, which read both proximity and smart credentials, provide users with a simple migration path to increased credential security levels, including various forms of proximity, MIFARE® Classic and MIFARE DESFire™ EV1. The readers are also NFC compliant, allowing users t...

Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the addition of offline survey-taking capabilities to its Voice of the Customer Analytics portfolio. Available this month through its market-leading Vovici Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM) solution, it introduces integrated, offline mobile surveys via an innovative application for iOS-enabled mobile devices. “Verint-Vovici offers customers a single-vendor solution set through which they can collect and analyse feedback from any customer interacti...

Including interface advancements, enlarged vendor independency and compatibility with the latest Windows Internet Explorer 9, Bosch Security Systems introduces a number of updates to its Building Integration System (BIS). The new version 2.5 increases the range of supported devices to more than 1,000 different third party cameras and encoders, making it suitable for even the most complex integration projects. The new system allows further optimised security, safety and communication management i...