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ARAS & RBH Security Group Ltd is the latest access control specialist to integrate with ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio wireless locking solutions using innovative hub technology to deliver total building security. ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online and offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. A...

The new EyeRCore-2 is the next generation in thermal imaging engine. Designed to offer ultra-low power consumption offers powerful built in FPGA, tecless and shutter less operation and utilises the latest 640x480 17µm pixel imager. This has provided a dramatic improvement in video quality combined with a significant increase in picture resolution against the 25µ pitch predecessor. Shutter less technology allows uncooled IR engines and cameras to operate continuously without the need...

The appointments support TDSi’s commitment to offer the best customer service Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has welcomed two new members of staff to its team with the appointment of new Technical Support Engineers Michael Lee and Jason Wakefield. Michael Lee joined the security industry in 2005 with Siemens Building Technologies looking after major contracts in Central London, including Selfridges, Harrods, Ministry of Justice and Enfield Coun...

Previously Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, Inc., recently announced the appointment of Karen Bomba to President and CEO, effective immediately. Bomba brings more than a decade of executive experience leading Safran companies to the role. Most recently, Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company. Bomba also s...

Award categories include Cyber Security Solution of the Year and Security Manager of the Year Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, is pleased to announce the finalists for 2013. The industry’s most prestigious ceremony will once again present the worthy winners with their awards at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 23rd October. Carefully drawn up from the extensive number of entrants across the security industry, the finalists have been announced for the...

Intellicheck Mobilisa, Inc., a global leader in identity solutions and wireless security systems, announced that its TWIC Reader Plus Models IM2610 and IM2620 have become the first mobile readers of TWIC cards to be approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).  James Orgill, TSA’s TWIC Qualified Technology List (QTL) Program Manager, stated Friday in a letter to Intellicheck Mobilisa that “[your products] successfully completed each of the 140 QTL scenarios and...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, introduces its new small format interchangeable core (SFIC) to the STANLEY Commercial Hardware brand. Designed to meet a wide range of applications for commercial use, the STANLEY Commercial Hardware SFIC cores can be used with a variety of manufacturers’ products to provide the highest level of flexibility. For existing key systems in need of re-keying, using the STANLEY Commercial Hardware SFIC cor...

Dallmeier customers will receive free licences for 12 analogue channels by replacing their existing recorder Loyalty pays off: Dallmeier is offering all current customers an attractive and special upgrade path to the world of SMAVIA. Everybody who switches to future-proof technology by replacing their existing Dallmeier recording system with a SMAVIA appliance DLS 1600 receives the licences for 12 analogue channels for free! Everybody who replaces a Dallmeier recorder wit...

Jason Wakefield has been appointed as Technical Support Engineer for the new office Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has opened a new office in Cannock, West Midlands. The new office, which is based at the Keys Business Village in Hednesford has been established to support its customers in the UK North and Midlands, offering a more convenient location from which to provide services to clients that are further away from its headquarters at Poole on the South Coas...

The new office includes a large customer and demo area and houses a team of local Brazilian experts Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced the opening of its new office in São Paulo, Brazil. With the dedicated local office, Datacard Group shows continued commitment to better serve customers and channel partners in the region.   The office, which includes a large customer and demo area and houses a...

Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy and identifying other areas of improvement Diebold Incorporated recently announced that Stefan E. Merz has been appointed senior vice president of strategic projects, effective Aug. 1. In this role, Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy, helping execute on the company's previously disclosed multi-year realignment plan, and identifying other areas of improvement that will dri...

Stephanie has successfully built ASSA ABLOY Americas enterprise access control OEM business over a 5-year period Traka plc continues to strengthen its global commercial team with inter-company appointment from ASSA ABLOY America. Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world continues to match the growth of its business with the appointment of Stephanie Hensler as International Channel Manager, previously Director EAC OEM Sal...

Airline passengers who are having their documents examined at an airport’s security checkpoint often try to choose the particular conveyor belt onto which they will place their clothes, coins and laptops. Not so fast, says TSA. The agency is now planning to introduce what it calls “Randomisers” at security checkpoints, which will randomly determine the conveyor belt to which a specific passenger will be assigned. TSA has just issued a Request for Information (RFI) to prospect...

CyberLock recently announced the addition of the CyberAudit SP-100 Server to the its access control family. This device has been designed to simplify and accelerate the installation and maintenance of a CyberLock system. Unified Hardware and Software Solution The SP-100 comes preloaded with CyberAudit Professional 3.0 software. Easy to Use Self-configuring one-click registration and an easy-to-use browser-based interface makes for quick and easy installations. Flexible Network Config...

Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of award-winning software that autonomously learns and alerts on unexpected behavior, recently announced a new strategic direction for generating future growth through the extension of its core behavioral recognition technology into multi-sensor and “Big Data” applications. “After proving our enterprise-class software in the video surveillance industry, it’s time to take our innovative technology to new markets,&rd...

Accellion, Inc., the pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile productivity solutions, recently announced new enhanced features for mobile management and device control. Accellion now provides IT and security organisations with selective remote wipe, whitelisted mobile apps and strengthened IT admin controls, enhancing the security of business-sensitive information, while complying with industry data security regulations. The Accellion enhanced remote wipe feature gives administrator...

Stanley Security Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with EyeLock to deliver a suite of the most advanced, efficient, cost effective iris-based biometric technology product solutions available to Stanley’s global client base. EyeLock effectively reduces identity-based fraud by securely matching people with the unique biometric markers associated with their irises - second only to an individual’s DNA as a proven biological constant.  The human iris has approximately...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has extended its range of panic exit hardware accessories with the introduction of the Briton 9260 Outside Access Device (OAD) with mechanical digital code lock, the first of its kind within the Briton series. The Briton 9260 OAD provides a means of accessing doors from the outside and has been designed specifically for areas which require restricted but convenient access such as offices, workshops and storerooms. The mecha...

Gallagher Security has announced the launch of T20, the latest addition to its T Series range of smartcard and multi-technology readers. Designed to deliver outstanding performance as a high traffic access control card + PIN reader, T20 supports newer and more secure variants of smart card technology, including such world class systems as Mifare DESFire EV1, Plus and Classic. A multi-tech version of T20 also supports 125KHz technology. The new reader is backwardly compatible with installed Gall...

Morpho (Safran), the world leader in biometric technology, recently announced that it has become the first company to achieve Common Criteria certification for fingerprint spoof detection in a biometric device. Certification of the MorphoSmart™ Optic 301 fingerprint reader by German certification body BSI means that the device has gone through a rigorous analysis and testing process in order to meet the industry’s highest standards for spoof detection. The MSO 301 fingerprint reader...

BRS Labs’ behavioural recognition technology operates seamlessly across multiple locations Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of award-winning software that autonomously learns and alerts on unexpected behaviour, recently announced a $2.5 million order for more than 1000 video feeds in one of the ten biggest metropolitan areas in the United States. This purchase represents the latest enterprise-class software order for this technology. “Our A...

Through the acquisition, Gunnebo will strengthen its hold in the South Korean market Gunnebo Security Group has signed an agreement with the owner of ATG Entrance Corporation, distributor of Gunnebo turnstile product range into the South Korean market, to acquire all shares in the company. ATG Entrance Corporation has an annual turnover of some 4 MEUR and 13 employees in its sales office in Seoul. The company has a solid customer base with leading South Korean corporations as...

The two-minute profile will spotlight the LCN brand, its products and its commitment to quality The nationally syndicated series, “Manufacturing Marvels,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase LCN door closers, a brand of Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, on Monday, July 29, between 9:35-9:45 pm EDT. The two-minute profile will spotlight the LCN brand, its products and its commitment to quality. Since 1880, LCN has been on the cutting edge of technology pr...

Each chairmen represents its section on the Association's Council The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its 20 sections of membership following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Tuesday 16th July. “Member contribution is at the heart of the Association and much of our success is owed to the on-going dedication of members who are willing to serve on various committees,” comments James Kelly, Chief Execut...

The awards ceremony was held at the DRS facilities in Melbourne, Florida DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced the winners of its second annual Student Infrared Imaging Competition, a contest that allows students to showcase their innovative ideas using thermal imaging technologies. The awards ceremony was held at the DRS facilities in Melbourne, Florida. The winners for the “Best Overall Project” were, Will Warren, Daniel Yang and Yuncong...

In response to the growing demand for mobile face recognition technology, Cognitec now offers customers the world-leading FaceVACS recognition engine for Android-based application development. Cognitec’s software development kit FaceVACS-SDK provides all the development tools for the most common face recognition functions: enrolment, verification and identification. Additional functionality is provided for finding human faces and eyes in images, for tracking faces in video streams, and fo...

The partnership allows LEGIC to develop its presence in Asia With Shanghai Airlink Technologies Ltd., LEGIC Identsystems AG welcomes another strong partner from China into its network. The system integrator is well connected worldwide and has already won a few highly prestigious projects. “We are delighted to develop LEGIC’s presence in Asia further with Shanghai Airlink”, commented Dr. Otto Eggimann, Vice President Sales and Business Development for LE...

Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, recently announced that its Frontier™ access control and security management platform supports aptiQ™ multi-technology readers from Ingersoll Rand.  Current and future Matrix customers benefit from this strategic initiative. End users now have the opportunity to migrate from current mag stripe readers to more advanced card reader technologie...

Panasonic’s i-PRO WJ-ND400 Series NVR now integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry Security Management System AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is proud to announce that Panasonic Corporation of North America is a member of AMAG’s new Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  As a Certified Partner, Panasonic’s i-PRO WJ-ND400 Series network video recorder integrat...

Leading lone worker solution provider, Connexion2, has announced that with immediate effect its updated Identicom mobile application is now free to download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store for Android and iPhone users. The Lone Worker application, which has been recently updated for 2013 to include a host of new features, retains its "Secured by Design" award from ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) and its BS8484 accreditation when supplied as part of a SoloProtect so...