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Cassidian’s Spexer 500 uses DBF technology which enables early detection of single pedestrians in all weather conditions Cassidian, the defence division of EADS, introduces a new electronically scanning radar which opens up new opportunities for the surveillance and protection of sensitive industrial or military installations. As part of Cassidian's "Spexer" security radar family, the new Spexer 500 has been launched during the Milipol exhibition in Paris. "Our new rada...

The courses will cover network penetration testing, forensic investigations and intrusion detection SANS’ European expansion continues with a return to Belgium in February 2014. SANS Brussels presents four essential security training courses covering network penetration testing, forensic investigations, intrusion detection and security essentials including the recently enhanced SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth. SANS Brussels 2014 runs from Monday 17th till Satur...

Detex Corporation offers a special life safety and security system that helps retailers deter customers from entering stockrooms from the sales floor. During an emergency, the system also provides a life safety path through the stockroom for customers and employees. Certain high-security and retail applications require a combination of components, and the Stockroom Security System features a range of hardware designed for specific requirements. In addition, the system is scalable for more compl...

INSIDE Secure and Intrinsic-ID recently announce they are bringing to market a new class of secure microcontrollers for smart cards and other applications that apply Hardware Intrinsic Security(TM) (HIS) to provide the highest levels of security for cloud-based transactions. Hardware Intrinsic Security technology uses the unique attributes of a device to extract high quality security keys, which in turn make the process very secure. By combining INSIDE’s proven secure microcontroller desig...

Kevin is a 15 year veteran of Linear, having previously served as engineering manager Linear LLC, leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Kevin Ward as product line manager in charge of garage door operators, gate operators, and telephone entry systems. Kevin is a 15 year veteran of Linear, having previously served as engineering manager in the company's Grand Rapids, MI location....

Valid will supply Crocus’ CT32MLU1200 and CT32MLU_LTE MLU technology products in Brazil Crocus Technology S.A., a leading developer of magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies for mobile security, embedded microcontrollers, harsh environment electronics and magnetic sensors, recently announces that it has signed an agreement with Valid, one of the largest suppliers of smart cards in Brazil, to supply its microcontroller products, CT32MLU1200 and CT32MLU_LTE. Thes...

The event was inaugurated with a welcome dinner, Technical Seminar and Golf Day The veteran brand of video door entry systems celebrated the past 24 and 25 of October the 25th anniversary of its establishment in Singapore. The veteran Spanish brand decided to celebrate its first 25 years in Singapore following its particular style: with a celebration he wanted to share with its partners, customers and friends from the entire region. And is that Fermax is one of the market...

AAC T-SAS system is an upgraded version of the TSM 2054 Side Scan Sonar, which is towed from both manned and unmanned vessels Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC), a joint venture between DRS Technologies and Thales, successfully demonstrated advanced mine-hunting capabilities with the US Navy during the 2013 Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) Unmanned Systems (UxS) Campaign. By towing the unmanned high resolution synthetic aperture sonar (T-SAS), the system detected all exercise mines...

Intersec 2014 will focus on areas including Commercial Security & Information Security, Safety & Health, and Fire & Rescue Safety, fire protection and security remain high on the priority lists of governments and corporate companies worldwide given the current uncertain scenario in many parts of the world. The Middle East region, replete with its crucial reserves of oil and natural gas, and boasting some of the fastest growing economies within its ranks, is bei...

After years of development and deployments across the globe, OTA mobile device management is now becoming a ubiquitous offering from carriers and manufacturers worldwide. The industry has recognised that this service can be used to promote new and exciting wireless data services and device upgrades that are becoming a much larger portion of their revenues. Thus, in addition to meeting customer needs through faster and easier software updates, OTA technology promises to provide wireless operators...

Gallagher's Bangkok office will be open and operational by the end of the year New Zealand global security leader, Gallagher has announced plans to expand its operations in Thailand to support growing needs of the ASEAN countries. Sir William Gallagher, CEO of Gallagher, joined the official visit of New Zealand Prime Minister to Bangkok this month, as the company prepares to open an office and further establish its business in the region. The company already supports customer...

NXT-ID Inc., a biometrics company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, announced recently that it has successfully ported its MobileBio Voicematch algorithm to its widely anticipated next generation payment and identity product -- the Wocket. The Wocket is a new class of biometrically secure mobile devices designed to bring the traditional wallet into the 21st century by providing the functionality of a wallet and incorporating a touch screen and a single dynamically programmable card...

Cartell is pleased to introduce the solar-friendly GateMate (CP-3) self-contained Free Exit System, offering the lowest stand-by current draw in the industry. The primary concern in a solar gate system is to provide enough solar power to accommodate the duty cycle of the system and the options that will be used with the system. With any solar system you must put as much power back into the battery (or more) than you are using on a daily basis. Often, this is of little concern, especially on su...

The new site has been updated to feature all the latest information about Urmet UK’s products and services Urmet UK is now delighted to announce the release of its new website. Designed with a fresh, dynamic new look and improved, user-friendly navigation, the new site has been updated to feature all the latest information about Urmet UK’s products and services. The upgraded product pages contain comprehensive information about both existing and new products. The...

HID’s FARGO C50 printer is interoperable with Asure ID card personalisation software for database management HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has added an entry-level model to its FARGO Direct-to-Card (DTC) printer line that provides an easy-to-use, plug-and-play, more affordable solution for printing credentials with low per-card issuance costs. The new FARGO C50 printer is ideal for small- and medium-sized businesses, r...

Datacard Group has recently announced enhancements to its desktop family including hardware innovations Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced significant enhancements to its desktop family—including new hardware innovations, as well as more secure supplies and overlays—to deliver an optimal mix of affordability, security and durability in government, corporate and school ID card programs.   A...

INSIDE Secure, the worldwide leader in complete solutions for embedded security, recently announces the next generation of its innovative dual-interface VaultIC 150/150D security modules. These have been redesigned to provide enhanced functionality, including a new privacy mode, providing a more cost-effective solution that will have broad appeal to new, higher-volume markets. The VaultIC 150/150D may be used by brands as an NFC Forum Type 4 tag to provide an effective protection solution to gua...

With the news that Herta Security’s facial recognition software has been integrated with Wavestore’s VMS comes an opportunity for installers and system integrators to generate new business whilst equipping their customers with a powerful tool to enhance and automate their systems. Demand for accurate facial recognition software continues to increase. Banks, casinos and retailers are keen to take advantage of a technology which can help them deter and detect criminal activity whilst...

STANLEY Security donated $1 to WWP for each visitor whose badge was scanned at the company’s booth STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, donated $5,000 to support the efforts of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) during the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013) in Chicago, IL in September As part of a broader initiative with the nonprofit organisation by Stanley Black & Decker, STA...

The Quality Standard Multichannel Relationship awards are considered a benchmark in the industry Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that its Impact 360® Workforce Management™ software has been named a winner of the “Padrao Multichannel Quality Relationship Award” by Grupo Padrao. Receiving the honour in September 2013, Verint was recognised in the product of the year for workforce management category. Now in its third year, the Quality Standard Multi...

The partnership provides an innovative solution for managing pool vehicles Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, has recently signed a reseller agreement with Next Generation Mobility of Munich for the latter to integrate and sell its Traka Touch Key Management systems as part of the comprehensive cloud based fleetster pool vehicle management and corporate car sharing solution. The partnership allows for Next Generation Mobility to integrate its softwa...

Adult and child patients are identified in the registry with Lumidigm fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that its multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors, as part of a solution supplied in partnership with Fulcrum Biometrics (San Antonio, Texas), are helping to stop vaccine waste for the millions of Africans not yet vaccinated. Until now, the vaccine delivery system has been hampered by ineffective tracking and reporting and, consequently, millions of young...

Survey findings reveal budget to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organisations VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently shared a preview of findings from its fourth-annual National Security Survey.  This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals, once again includes responses from a mix of public and private organisations. Survey findings indicate that r...

Identive will sell its Multicard U.S. business and assets related to its Tagtrail platform Identive announces that its Board of Directors has approved the sale of non-core businesses as part of a plan to simplify the company’s organisational architecture and enhance its focus on high-growth products and markets. Within the next few months, the company expects to execute agreements to sell its Multicard U.S. business as well as the assets related to its Tagtrail platf...

Waxenberg has experience in the areas of video surveillance solutions, video analytics and network security To create and direct strategic sales, marketing and alliance plans, 30-year security industry veteran Alan Waxenberg has joined PRD International, manufacturer of Polaroid Professional Security Solutions, as vice-president of sales and marketing. "Alan’s wealth of senior-level sales and marketing management experience will help drive our vision of becoming a majo...

The new Board Directors will bring with them a wealth of experience and benefits to all members The Security Institute, the leading membership body for security professionals, appointed Lisa Sharkey and Nick Hymans CSyP as Directors of the Main Board with effect from 4th November 2013. Lisa Sharkey is a partner of Popplestone Allen Solicitors, specialising in licensing and entertainment law. Lisa has particular interest in security (and regulation) due to her professional...

The new USB scanners are designed to provide high level security for PC based identity access management solutions Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, will announce new USB fingerprint scanners and an embedded OEM module, BioMini Slim, BioMini Combo and SFU-S20 respectively, at Cartes 2013 from November 19th through 21st in Paris, France. BioMini Slim is specially designed to provide a high level security solution for PC based identity acc...

TRANSEC is an ideal platform for Gallagher to display and discuss its current capabilities for the Transport security sector Gallagher's unique, integrated approach to access control and perimeter security will be showcased at Transport Security EXPO (TRANSEC) from November 13-14th at Olympia, London. The event will demonstrate the new features, benefits and attributes of a number of updated and recently launched products, including; new functionalities for the renowned V7...

The workshop aims to provide business owners with the knowledge to expand in challenging times In an increasingly international marketplace and against a continued backdrop of economic austerity, how can exporting help Scottish businesses to grow? That’s the question being addressed at a free exporting workshop entitled Wise Up To Exporting, which is taking place at Murrayfield Stadium on Tuesday, 26th November. Aimed at helping businesses take their first steps towards...

The integration pairs infnias’ eIDC32 door controllers and Savance’s EIOBoard infinias, an industry-leading provider of IP-based access control software and hardware, recently announced a strategic integration partnership with Savance, a leading provider of business automation and employee tracking solutions. The integration pairs two cutting-edge technologies—infnias’ Ethernet-enabled, PoE-powered eIDC32 door controllers, and Savance’s powerful...