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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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’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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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),...

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...

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,...

TDSi will demonstrate its new range of readers and latest version of EXgarde PRO 4.3 at IFSEC 2014 Integrated security solutions manufacturer, TDSi, will be introducing visitors to the benefits of truly integrated security systems on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2014, which is taking place at its new venue at the ExCel London from 17th to 19th June 2014. The company will also be talking about how its channel partner programme can help partners to grow their business, off...

Zwipe’s on-card authentication gives the ability to upgrade access control systems to biometrics overnight Zwipe recently announced that its new biometric card was named the winner of the first annual American SESAMES Award at the CARTES Secure Connexions Show Dinner held at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas last evening. The American SESAMES Awards competition rewards the best technological innovations that span the entire identification sector of smart cards, digital secur...

Traka and Abloy UK's new London showroom, located at the Building Centre in the heart of the city, attracted a number of visitors when it was launched early this week. Amongst these visitors were end users, integrators and our very own SourceSecurity.com team. Standing proud alongside an array of stands promoting their innovations for the built environment, Abloy and Traka showcased a range of their compliant products in access controlled doors. At the launch event, which of...

The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at the end of 2018 Cloud-based home management systems that allow users to remotely control household features like lighting and air conditioning are set for rapid growth in the coming years, with the installed base set to rise by a factor of eight from 2013 to 2018. The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at...

Bosch Security Systems has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International for the integration of more of the company’s Internet protocol (IP) cameras with the Lenel Network Video Recorder (NVR) 7.0, as well as certification for additional recording solutions with the OnGuard® access control system v6.6. This expanded certification supports viewing live and recorded video from Bosch IP cameras using Lenel NVR systems, and display of video and Intelligent Video Analysis...

Clark will oversee business operations to enhance growth and maintain STS360’s edge in the market Effective January 1, 2014, Jessica L. Clark was appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of STS360, a market leader in integrated security services. In this position, Clark oversees business operations in an executive management role to enhance growth and maintain STS360’s edge in the market. When art student Jessica L. Clark began her career, she said she “ne...

Sir David Veness will enhance the group’s capability in overseas security operations Internationally renowned counter-terrorism expert, Sir David Veness CBE, QPM, has joined global security and risk management specialist Pilgrims Group Limited as a Senior Advisor. Sir David, formerly Under-Secretary General of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), the body responsible for the global security of UN staff and operations, will further enhance the group’s...

The upcoming mobile application from ADT and Life360 will provide direct access to ADT’s 24/7 monitoring centres Leading security and home automation provider ADT recently announced a partnership with Life360, a leader in location-based services and family networking technology. The partnership will provide a valuable lead generation source for ADT and enable the development of innovative, co-branded mobile security applications to provide greater safety and security ser...

Brivo Systems and Corcoran collaboration expands technology as a whole within the design community Brivo Systems and Brivo Labs, a business unit of Brivo Systems focused on social access management through the Internet of Things, in March 2014 joined the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design and [topcoder] community in an ongoing collaboration to enhance the museum experience. The cloud-based technology company explored ways to enhance and engage people to intera...

Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call Identiv will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2014 first quarter on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 5:00 PM (ET). Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors. Should time allow,...