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ASIS International announces Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong as a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013

Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong works as a Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong, Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy, will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. The ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will be held on 17-19 February 2013 in Dubai, UAE at the Inter...

Access Control Technology releases ACTpro Enterprise - access control software

Access Control Technology has released their latest access control software application, ACTpro Enterprise, for use with the ACTpro range of door controllers and card readers. Enterprise is a role based platform designed and built to meet the requirements of increasingly complex access control solutions where regular traffic places heavy demands on software. ACTpro Enterprise delivers 3 modules with the functionality based on the role of the user: ACT Install - Used by the installer to set u...

HID Global releases its projections for the top secure identity trends of 2013

HID Global's projections include visitor management , secure credential issuance, and RFID tagging HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for the top secure identity trends of 2013. The predictions span a broad range of market segments including physical access control, logical access control, and mobile access control using NFC-enabled smartphones. Other market segments covered in the company’s projections include...

BSIA releases a free guide to aid the benefits of access control security systems

The free guide aids the retail sector in understanding the benefits of access control security system The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently released a free guide to aid the retail sector in understanding the benefits of access control security systems. The retail sector faces a number of security threats year round, from shoplifting to organised crime, and these risks are increased by the heavy footfall brought on by mid-season sales. “The benef...

PCSC enters into reseller agreement with HID Global

The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions confirms that it has entered into a reseller agreement with HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions. The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software as part of PCSC’s LiNC-NXG™...

ASSA ABLOY incorporates a communication hub that adds up to eight doors to Aperio™ Technology

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio™ Technology will enable mechanical doors to be integrated into access control systems at an even more favourable price in the future. A communications hub providing a wireless connection with up to eight doors has just been added to the AperioT product portfolio. The new Communications Hub AH30 can operate up to eight doors within a transmission range of about 15 to 25 metres. Suitable for interior doors, this hub is particularly practical for hallways with a num...

HID Global announces projections for the top security identity trends of 2013

The predictions span a range of market segments including physical, logical and mobile access control HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for the top secure identity trends of 2013. The predictions span a broad range of market segments including physical access control, logical access control, and mobile access control using NFC-enabled smartphones. Other market segments covered in the company’s projections...

HID Global announces Bridget Burke as new Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Ms. Burke is responsible for HID Global’s business applications and data networking HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced Bridget Burke has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). With a goal of enhancing overall information capabilities, Ms. Burke is responsible for HID Global’s business applications, data networking and infrastructure and customer information programs. Burke will als...

Protection1 announces acquisition of Utah-based Pinnacle Security

Protection1 to acquire select assets of Pinnacle including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software Protection 1, the largest full-service provider of business and home security in the U.S., recently announced the purchase of select assets from Utah-based Pinnacle Security including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software, along with assuming the current Pinnacle facility located in Orem, Utah. “Pinnacle’s customer relationship management syst...

Brady Corporation acquires Precision Dynamic Corporation

Brady Corporation acquired PDC, a leader in identification products primarily for the healthcare market Brady Corporation (“Brady”), a world leader in identification solutions, recently acquired Precision Dynamics Corporation (“PDC”) from Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic private equity firm focused exclusively on the health care industry, in a cash transaction for $300 million, subject to customary working capital and post-close adjustments...

Intersec Dubai 2013 welcomes 10% growth in trade visitor numbers and 7% increase in exhibitor numbers

Intersec 2013 saw an increased demand for HD CCTV and PSIM solutions Intersec Dubai 2013, the premier business and networking event for security, safety and fire protection in the Middle East recently concluded its 15th and largest yet edition. Featuring 990 exhibitors from 54 countries, Intersec 2013 was 7% larger than the previous edition and welcomed 21,615 visitors from 118 countries, enjoying a 10% growth in trade visitor numbers.* Intersec 2013 was inaugurated by His Hi...

Argyll launches Companion for smartphones, expands range of personal safety applications

ARGYLL, the UK’s leading provider of safeguarding services, recently announced the launch of Companion, one of a new range of personal safety applications for Smartphones. The app, which is the first of its kind on the market, converts compatible smartphones into a fully functioning personal safety solution with a dedicated SOS button. Companion is complemented by SmartClip, a body worn clip-on accessory that looks like a simple hands-free or MP3 device but is in actual fact a discreet S...

Orangetags introduces OTR38, a compact and versatile reader

This month, we introduce a compact and versatile reader - OTR38. With a small footprint of 100x80mm, this elegantly designed reader has the capability to read most LF chip (EM4XXX, Unique, ATA55XX, HITAG 1, HITAG 2, HITAG S, HITAG u, Q5, Titan etc). OTR38 provides an ideal platform for a uniform deployment across a variety LF identification systems, perfect for R&D and proof of concepts. OTR38 also boast a good range of input/output option that you can use for special customized requirements...

Ingenia Technology welcomes Freddie Jones as Managing Director

Freddie Jones has track record for leading and developing a variety of technology businesses Ingenia Technology, specialists in anti-counterfeiting technology, has appointed a new managing director. Freddie Jones, who has a proven track record for leading and developing a variety of technology businesses from start-ups to internationals, will bring added expertise to Ingenia’s senior team as the company aims to streamline both product and business development to maximise...

HID Global partners with BehavioSec for fraud detection system

The joint offering brings a new layer of security to HID Global’s fraud detection system HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it is partnering with BehavioSec, a leading behavioural biometrics company, to combine BehavioSec’s Behaviometrics technology with HID Global’s 4TRESS Authentication Server. The joint offering brings a new layer of security to HID Global’s Fraud Detection System without sacrificing...

Magal Security Systems acquires WebSilicon to improve its cyber security offerings

Magal's new cyber security solutions will monitor. detect and protect against abnormal network activity Magal Security Systems Ltd. announced that it is expanding its business proposition with integrated physical-cyber protection solutions. As part of this strategy Magal acquires WebSilicon - an Israeli-based leading company in the rapidly growing network management and monitoring markets. Magal’s new cyber security solutions will monitor, detect and protect against ab...

Secutech highlights mobile app at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan

The 16th edition of the show is expected to house more than 560 exibitors under one roof Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, Secutech 2013 will be held from 24 – 26 April at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The 16th edition of the show is expected to house more than 560 exhibitors under one roof. The security industry players from around the globe will display the latest products of surveillance, access control, parking equipment, inte...

Traka exhibits its iPad locker technology at BETT 2013

Intelligent iPad Locker and Simple iPad Locker products were exhibited at the event Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, is exhibiting the latest generation of its iPad locker technology at BETT 2013 with its Intelligent iPad Locker and Simple iPad Locker products. The Traka Intelligent iPad Locker is designed to automate the process of issuing iPad tablets to students and ensuring they are returned and stored securely at the end of each school day. Negat...

Octavian Security accredited as one of the safest business to work for in the UK by Safecontractor

Octavian Security which performs a variety of operations across the UK, is audited annually by Safecontractor Octavian Security has again been certified as one of the safest businesses to work for in the UK by leading accreditation scheme Safecontractor. The Nottingham-based security provider, which performs a variety of operations across the UK, is audited annually by the organisation to make sure its health and safety standards remain high. “Octavian Security’s...

Gallagher Security awarded access control systems contract in India

The equipment supplied includes Gallagher 6000 controllers, T10 Mifare readers and biometric readers Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has awarded Gallagher Security a major contract to supply access control systems to secure 280 of its locations in India. Gallagher, together with local partner Ibex Gallagher and AGC Networks, overcame significant competition to win this important order. The equipment supplied will include Gallagher 6000 controllers, T10 Mifare r...

BSIA research underlines the strong demand for the security systems in the Middle East marketplace

System such as HD CCTV, PSIM, and hybrid solutions have been centre stage over the past 12 months The results of new research carried out on behalf of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, to coincide with the recent Intersec 2013 event in Dubai, underlines the strong demand being seen in the Middle East marketplace for the latest security systems from UK businesses, despite increased international competition, and also brings into sharp focus the key tec...

Security one2one Winter Summit to be addressed by Executive Director of National School Safety Center

Security Executives will meet face-to-face with leading solution providers in the security industry Security one2one Winter Summit by ISC announced recently that Dr. Ronald D. Stephens will be joining the Summit discussing "Risk Management - Implementing a Responsible Strategy" on Monday, February 25 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. Dr. Stephens is the Executive Director of the National School Safety Center and is an internationally acclaimed expert on school security who has...

Datacard Group and U.S. Bank to present at the Smart Card Alliance’s 2013 Payments Summit

The summit will focus on smart card and secure payment technology, implementation and markets Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, together with U.S. Bank, announced recently that they will be presenting at the Smart Card Alliance’s 2013 Payments Summit taking place February 5-7, 2013 in Salt Lake City.  In its 6th year, the summit focuses on smart and secure payment technology, implementation and markets. As part of the...

IDV Solutions to sponsor and participate in TechSec Solutions 2013 to be held in Florida

IDV to feature its Visual Command Center 2.0 risk awareness and security visualization software IDV Solutions will sponsor and participate in TechSec Solutions 2013, the premier conference discussing new and emerging technologies and their impact on the security industry. TechSec Solutions takes place on Feb. 5-6, 2013 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. IDV Solutions’ Visual Command Center 2.0 risk awareness and security visualization software will be among leading security technol...

Linear LLC adds Z-Wave products to its wireless and residential offering

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the addition of Z-Wave products to its innovative line of wireless residential and commercial offerings.  As a result of purchasing certain assets from Advanced Control Technologies, Inc., Linear will begin to manufacture, sell and distribute a Z-Wave product line, which is a major step towards unifying appliances, lighting, other security systems, and more, into an integr...

Christie introduces Christie Phoenix that redefines content management for the modern control room

Christie Phoenix allows users to access information to generate fast and accurate decisions in critical conditions Christie, a leader in command and control projection display and visualisation solutions, completely redefines content management for the modern control room with the introduction of Christie Phoenix, an open content management system designed specifically for control room applications. A network streaming solution at its core, Christie Phoenix allows users to sea...

ievo showcases its Ultimate fingerprint reader at Belgium trade show

ievo has been chosen for the second year running by Smartwares to be represented at the event ievo is very pleased to announce that the ievo Ultimate fingerprint  reader will be showcased at this year’s New Security International Trade Show in Belgium, from 23-25th January on behalf of Smartwares Security. The prestigious trade event is in its second year after the huge success of 2012. The security event targets professionals within the security sector around Europ...

Jenoptik to present advanced technologies in the field of optics, laser and infrared technology in San Francisco

Jenoptik will be presenting new products and advanced technologies in the fields of optics, lasers and infrared technology in San Francisco. Furthermore, the Group is the main sponsor of the SPIE Startup Challenge 2013 to support young entrepreneurs. In the field of laser material processing, Jenoptik will present the femtosecond laser JenLas® D2.fs with improved parameters. Maintaining stable beam quality, the output power and pulse repetition rate of the laser have been increased to allow...

Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller now compatible with AMX Control Systems

Matrox Graphics Inc. announced recently that its flagship Matrox Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards are compatible with NetLinx® Integrated Controller systems from automation solutions provider AMX. With the development of a free Mura MPX-specific module for the NetLinx® user interface programming language, AV integrators are now able to easily integrate Mura MPX boards with AMX systems and create custom video walls for use within a wide range of industries spanning such...

Firetide announces international distribution agreement with Winncom Technologies

The new alliance enables Winncom to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its worldwide customers Firetide, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure mesh networks, recently announced an expanded international distribution agreement with Winncom Technologies. This strategic alliance enables Winncom to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its worldwide customers, addressing a growing need for reliable, high-performing indo...