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Traka appoints Brenda Taylor as its new Sales and Marketing Director

Brenda was previously Business Development Director for EMEA at Lenel Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, has named Brenda Taylor (formerly Koesterman) as its new Sales and Marketing Director. Taylor, previously Business Development Director for EMEA at leading security systems provider Lenel, brings a wealth of experience building brands in the security market to Traka. She will lead Traka’s global sales and marketing efforts as it seeks to continu...

SECON 2013 helps security companies increase their presence and expand their business in Asia

SECON 2013 offers free entry to its visitors who pre-register for the event SECON 2013 (International Security Conference & Exhibition 2013) (http://www.seconexpo.com) has opened its online registration. Visitors who pre-register at the SECON 2013 website can attend the event for free. The pre-registration ends on February 28, 2013. SECON 2013 is sponsored by three Korean ministries -- the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, the Ministry of Public Administration and Security a...

NICE Systems receives an award in the railroad/mass transit security program category

NICE Situator has been named the Best Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solution NICE Systems recently announced that NICE Situator has been named the Best Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solution as part of the 2012 Government Security News (GSN) Homeland Security Awards. The GSN Awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements of security vendors and government agencies at the federal, state and municipal levels. Denver Regional Transportation D...

Ingersoll-Rand appoints Stephen Hagood as Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Hagood will report to Lamach as part of his executive leadership team and will be based in Davidson, N.C Ingersoll-Rand plc , a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Hagood as vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective today. Hagood joins Ingersoll Rand from Goodrich Corporation where he served as vice president and CIO since 2003. “Steve’s breadth...

Johnson Controls to announce First Quarter 2013 earnings

Johnson will make the announcement through live webcast on January 18 at 11 a.m EST Johnson Controls, Inc. , a global diversified company in the buildings and automotive industries, announces the following webcast: What: Johnson Controls First Quarter fiscal 2013 Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, January 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. EST How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at www.johnsoncontrols.com/investors.  Note: A slide presentation will be available that...

Secura Key continues to be a reliable source for Wiegand cards for the access control industry

Secura Key also manufactures multi-technology Wiegand cards, such as Wiegand + Contactless Secura Key, located in Chatsworth CA, has been and continues to be a reliable and trusted manufacturing resource for many types of Access Control cards. Now, Secura Key is the only resource for Wiegand Cards to the industry.  HID® Global Corp has recently notified its customers that it is obsoleting its Wiegand card and reader line as of January 31, 2013, except for some iCLASS...

VidSys to demonstrate PSIM software at Intersec 2013 in Dubai

Participants to learn how PSIM integrates data from disparate security systems and devices VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recenty announced details of its participation at Intersec 2013, taking place January 15-17, 2013 in Dubai. Who:  Darren Chalmers-Stevens, vice president, EMEA, VidSys What:  At the upcoming event, senior security and safety industry decision makers from across the Middle East will have th...

ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition takes place under the patronage of Deputy Ruler of Dubai

ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will take place between 17-19 February 2013 ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that the ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will take place under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The event will be held in Dubai, UAE on 17-19 February 2013 at the Intercontinental Dubai Fes...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launches downloadable white paper to monitor and record student attendance

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new downloadable white paper to open a discussion on the issues surrounding measuring student attendance at university. The white paper, entitled, ‘should student attendance be monitored?’ is now available at www.assaabloy.co.uk/aperio and looks at the new internal and external pressures on universities to monitor and record student attendance. Taken into account in the white paper are the complex issues concerning privacy and data protectio...

American Science and Engineering receives 2.2 million order for service and maintenance of X-ray systems

AS&E's highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSEs) provide support services worldwide American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of a $2.2 million order from an international defence agency for the service and maintenance of X-ray inspection systems.    “This order provides world-class service and support to keep our client’s inspection syste...

HID Global enters into reseller agreement with PCSC

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

Electronic Security Association extends call for SECURE+ Award entries

The entries have been extended to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently extended its call for SECURE+ Award entries until Jan. 18 to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials regarding the value of their interactive security systems. Security systems with enhanced features are helping customers protect, connect and control their homes, families and businesses. In its inaugural yea...

Traka’s iPad lockers and Anti Drive-off Solution win Tomorrow’s FM Products & Services Awards 2013

Traka products have made the list of top 50 products and services twice Traka is proud to announce that its new iPad lockers and Anti Drive-off Solution have been selected as winners in the Tomorrow’s FM Products & Services Awards 2013. The new industry awards celebrate the top 50 products and services from the entire FM industry across the UK and Traka was the only entry to make it onto the list twice. Member of the judging panel and Assistant Editor on Tomorrows F...

NICE Systems named Best PSIM Solution in 2012 GSN Homeland Security Awards

NICE Situator was chosen based on its successful deployments, advanced analytics and deep vertical market expertise NICE Systems recently announced that NICE Situator has been named the Best Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solution as part of the 2012 Government Security News (GSN) Homeland Security Awards. The GSN Awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements of security vendors and government agencies at the federal, state and municipal levels. Denver Regi...

BSIA Export Council offers preview of the new security innovations at Intersec 2013

BSIA is attending for the 15th year to provide valuable advice and guidance on the latest products and services Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at Intersec 2013, which is taking place in Dubai next week (January 15 – 17). This year's exhibition will see a record number of BSIA member companies taking part - 12 in total - with many concen...

Ideal Industries SignalTEK II helps improve IP video surveillance systems

IP physical security systems require a powerful mix of infrastructure components, ranging from robust high-speed cabling and PoE/PoE+ power delivery, to IPv4 and IPv6 connections and high-capacity network equipment. A single flaw in any of these components will seriously compromise system availability, as well as the overall security of a facility and its occupants. For that reason, security integrators must assure that the IP systems they install keep working for customers 24/7/365. The Signal...

SALTO Systems launches the new black version of GEO (Global Electronic Opening) electronic cylinder lock

In response to customer demand, SALTO Systems has launched a black version of its class leading GEO (Global Electronic Opening) electronic cylinder lock. Already one of the most versatile electronic cylinders available on the market, the new GEO product is now available in a satin chromium black finish. Modular, flexible and easy to fit, the IP66 rated SALTO GEO black can be used in any type of door. Part of SALTO’s innovative 360° wire free locking solution, it is fully compatible w...

NLSS announces certification classes for its unified security management platform

The two-day course will feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveillance and access control services Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced its new series of certification classes, which offer advanced training on Next Level’s unified security management platform. The two-day courses, to be held across North America in 2013, feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveill...

GET Group’s photo ID printer selected for Phase 1 of NATO TACTIC Program

The program will take advantage of the CP500’s unique combination of 600dpi printing capabilities Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems, announced recently that the CP500 ID card printer has been selected as the exclusive photo ID printer for Phase 1 of the NATO TACTIC Program. The program will take advantage of the CP500’s unique combination of 600dpi printing capabilities and pigment ink for highly se...

Matrix Comsec to showcase security products at Intersec 2013

Matrix Comsec will showcase its range of access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in the Intersec-2013. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution, Video Surveillance Solution and Fire Alarm Panel. Here, at this event Matrix will launch two new door controllers COSEC...

TeamGenesa.com, subsidiary of Genesa Ltd, rebrands as Cygnus Security Distribution

A brand new website, www.cygnus-sd.co.uk has been launched TeamGenesa.com, specialised in the distribution and support of CCTV and access control solutions to installers and specifiers nationwide, marks the beginning of the New Year with its rebranding to Cygnus Security Distribution (www.cygnus-sd.co.uk). The move of the ownership of teamGenesa.com to Cygnus Ltd from its subsidiary Genesa Ltd in August 2012, although maintaining the business within the same Group family, has...

HID Global acquires Codebench to offer complete access control solutions

The acquisition positions HID Global to serve emerging government and commercial markets HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has acquired Codebench™, a leader in physical security identity management particularly for the government sector.  The acquisition brings together two award-winning, highly complementary offerings in validation software and solutions for government credentials, and will enable HID Global to...

The Tall Buildings Group participates in the Counter Terror Expo Briefing Partners Programme

The TBG will commence with "Designing fire safety into Talll Buildings whilst considering security" The Tall Buildings Group will be participating in the Counter Terror Expo Briefing Partners Programme with a series of sessions for senior professionals who own, manage, and design security and fire safety within tall buildings Tall buildings dominate the skyline of all the major cities in the world and present their own unique security risks. The world has drastically changed...

McKinney introduces two-knuckle square barrel hinge

McKinney, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, announced the introduction of its two-knuckle Square Barrel hinge that combines a slim, crisp appearance with high-quality construction. “Our new Square Barrel hinge is perfect for architectural and designer applications where customers are looking for something that’s a little more distinctive,” said Dave Higginson, ASSA ABLOY. “It matches perfectly with decorative levers and trim sets from CORBIN RUSSWIN or SARGENT and square pull...

IMS Research ranks NICE System as the global leader in providing PSIM

The 2012 PSIM World report counts NICE as the leading supplier of PSIM software based on revenues in 2011 NICE System is ranked as the global leader in providing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software solutions, according to IMS Research (now part of IHS). The 2012 IMS Research Physical Security Information Management World Report counts NICE as the leading supplier of PSIM software based on revenues in 2011. This is the second consecutive IMS Research PSIM r...

IMS Research indicates ACaaS offers more opportunities compared to traditional access solutions

Access Control as a Service could be the answer for suppliers looking to increase market penetration Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offers additional revenue and end-user penetration opportunities that traditional access control solutions do not, according to a recent study published by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc., titled The North American and European Markets for Access Control as a Service (ACaaS). “ACaaS presents more of a plug and play type installation...

CNL Software showcases its IPSecurityCenterTM PSIM solution at Intersec Dubai 2013

CNL Software recently announced the further expansion of its operations in the Middle East CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will be demonstrating its IPSecurityCenterTM PSIM solution, as chosen by leading law enforcement, Safe City and CNI organisations in the Middle East, at Intersec 2013. This year will be the 15th edition of Intersec, the leading regional trade event in the security, sa...

STI introduces new Universal Stopper, for wall mounted electrical boxes

The Universal Stopper® (STI-13300NC) is a clear cover with an enclosed flush backbox.  It offers excellent protection against physical damage (both accidental and intentional), dust and grime as well as severe environments inside and out (Type rating pending). This indoor/outdoor cover fits over wall mounted electrical boxes and helps seal against damp or dirty locations. It is also useful when mounting on an uneven surface.  Other mounting options for the cover include surface or...

ACT introduces a virtual receptionist solution, ACTentry V-IP

ACTentry V-IP allows any staff member on a computer network to receive video and audio over IP directly to their computer in order to screen visitors at a building entrance and then grant or deny them access. The product frees up staff who might otherwise perform only occasional reception duties and be unoccupied for long periods so that they can use their time to assist with other security and administrative tasks. The product is ‘green’ with an exceptionally low carbon footprint s...

Honeywell introduces commercial-grade fire control panels with features from VISTA Turbo line

Honeywell recently announced the introduction of commercial-grade fire control panels with features from the company’s VISTA Turbo line to provide additional functionality and save security dealers money and installation time. These robust solutions have been designed to more easily integrate with access control and leading third-party systems, provide additional smart sensor functionality and more. The new VISTA Turbo Fire models—the VISTA-32FBPT, VISTA-128FBPT and VISTA-250FBPT&md...