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BSIA research reveals increase in demand for security from retail sector

Electronic security solutions are proving particularly popular in the fight against retail crime Research undertaken by security trade body the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has revealed an increase in demand for security from the retail sector over the past 12 months, with petty theft, shoplifting and theft by employees the biggest cause of this rise. The survey, which aimed to identify trends in retail security over the past year, was completed by members fr...

HID Global signs partnership agreement with RedCloud

The agreement enables RedCloud to resell HID Global's EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with RedCloud, the industry's fastest growing provider of web-based, physical access control systems. The agreement will enable RedCloud to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management (SVM) software as part of a comprehensive solution that...

Videx to showcase CyberKey Vault Management system at ASIS 2012

Videx's three key vaults include: Cyberkey Vault 1, Cyberkey Vault 20 FX and CyberKey Vault WR Videx, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacturing of key-centric electronic access control (EAC) systems, offers intelligent key cabinets for secure storage and management of electronic smart keys. Videx offers three robust key vaults; the CyberKey Vault 1, CyberKey Vault 20 FX, and CyberKey Vault WR. Smart keys stored in the vaults are unprogrammed until an authorised user pr...

Innometriks Inc. will showcase Lumidigm multispectral imaging capabilities at ASIS 2012

Innometriks will demonstrate its Rhino reader which utilises Lumidigm fingerprint biometrics Lumidigm recently announced that Innometriks Inc. will showcase Lumidigm multispectral imaging capabilities at the ASIS security convention in Philadelphia September 10-12, 2012. At booth #2663, Innometriks will be demonstrating its Rhino reader which utilises Lumidigm fingerprint biometrics to handle high security authentication applications in extreme weather and rough environments....

G4S will give away iPads to 10 lucky attendees at ASIS 2012 show

Winners will be drawn daily from those who complete the G4S Puzzle Game at the ASIS 2012 G4S, a global provider of integrated security solutions will give away iPads to 10 attendees at the ASIS 2012 show. Winners will be drawn daily from those who complete the G4S Puzzle Game at the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Philadelphia. “Our iPad promotion at ASIS has proven itself to be a fun way to educate attendees about G4S and the broad range of produ...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launches online product configurator

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched an online product configurator, especially designed to support selection of the innovative Aperio wireless locking range to enable the creation of bespoke access control solutions. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. By offering an online product...

A10 Networks announces a new trial version of its SoftAX virtual machine

A10 Networks, the technology leader in Application Networking, recently announced a new trial version of its SoftAX virtual machine (VM). SoftAX is a software-based AX Series Application Delivery Controller (ADC) with the same full range of Layer 4-7 load balancing, application acceleration and security features, helping customers and cloud providers to rapidly build cloud environments and deploy as needed based on demand. With SoftAX, which can be installed on commodity hardware atop a hypervis...

IP security solutions provider Genetec makes new appointments

Genetec announced a number of strategic hires to further position the business for growth Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced a number of strategic hires and changes that have been made to the organisation in recent quarters to further position the business for growth. Stephan Kaiser, who was previously Genetec's North American Director of Sales, will now head the Company’s L...

Banknote Watch’s renewed website provides information about stolen banknotes

Banknote Watch provides useful and accessible information to the public, businesses and police Banknote Watch recently launched a new website – www.banknotewatch.org - to renew its commitment towards providing useful and accessible information about stolen banknotes to members of the public, businesses and the Police. The crime prevention initiative aims at preventing criminals from profiting from the proceeds of crime by raising awareness about the provenance of staine...

Opengear appoints Vincent J. Giordano as Vice President of Worldwide Business Development and Strategy

Previously, Giordano served in executive business development and marketing roles for Schneider Electric Opengear, a leading provider of next generation remote management solutions, recently announced the appointment of Vincent J. Giordano as vice president of Worldwide Business Development and Strategy. A senior executive with more than 20 years of experience, Giordano joins Opengear after serving in previous executive business development, sales and marketing roles for Schne...

Zertificon releases Z1 SecureMail Gateway version 4.5 with full IPv6 compatibility

Zertificon has released Z1 SecureMail Gateway version 4.5 with full IPv6 compatibility and improved attachment signature processing features that will satisfy the most demanding industry specific requirements. Version 4.5 also includes a newly implemented De-Mail connector that will give customers with German business connections a head start. With the new release, Z1 SecureMail Gateway is now IPv6 compatible which means secure emails can now be sent and received via IPv6 environments. The emai...

Infortrend announces support for enterprise-class HGST 4TB hard disk drives

Infortrend recently announced that Infortrend’s full line of storage solutions, including the ESVA, EonStor DS and EonNAS families now offer support for enterprise-class HGST 4TB hard disk drives. Support for HGST 4TB Ultrastar 7K4000 drives on all of Infortrend’s storage solutions enables SMBs and enterprises to scale and manage data growth more efficiently. Market research continues to show that SMBs and enterprises are still experiencing a huge explosion of data growth. Breakthro...

Morse Watchmans’ KeyBank Touch delivers technology and security advantages

Morse Watchmans’ new KeyBank Touch, introduced recently, delivers technology and security advantages that make accessing, securing and tracking large numbers of keys easier than ever for facilities such as educational, residential and corporate campuses. KeyBank Touch is designed with a comprehensive menu of innovative and time-saving features including a large, easy to use touch screen; KeyAnywhere to allow the return of any key to any KeyBank cabinet in the system; KeyFind to quickly fi...

ZeitControl cardsystems GmbH announces RFID label with integrated microprocessor

ZeitControl cardsystems GmbH presents the world’s first RFID label with integrated microprocessor, and so showing the future in the RFID label market. In this new label ZeitControl cardsystems is fusing their competence in inventing programmable smart cards with their knowledge in the RFID sector. The new label combines the advantages of both: BasicCard and 13.56 MHz RFID technology. The well-known BasicCard development environment allows you to create highly secure applications within a...

Genetec to showcase latest advances in its unified security platform at ASIS 2012

Genetec's Security Center blends license plate recognition, video surveillance and access control into one platform At the upcoming ASIS trade show and conference on booth #3514, Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, will showcase the latest advances in its unified security platform, Security Center, which blends license plate recognition (LPR), video surveillance and access control into one ea...

Idesco launches 2.0 versions of Access 7 C and Access 8 CD readers

This year we launched new 2.0 versions of our Access 7 C and Access 8 CD readers. These new readers provide much lower power consumption than similar readers on the market, enabling you to significantly lower your energy costs. Low power consumption in turn lowers a site’s backup power requirement, translating to lower overall installation costs – giving you yet another advantage over your competitors. As a system supplier you benefit further from the convenience of all future c...

TDSi launches Gateway installer training programme for product knowledge and support

TDSi's programme helps partners to achieve the specific modules required for the next level of competency TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations, has launched its ‘Gateway’ installer training programme to offer its partners the highest levels of product knowledge and support.  Gateway has been carefully designed to ensure that TDSi’s Authorised, Gold and Platinum level installer partners have everyth...

Wavestore foresees increase in facial recognition software in the next year

The FaceFirst facial recognition software offers border security, police and military Chris Williams, Director of Wavestore believes that the demand for facial recognition software will significantly increase over the next twelve months, and particularly so for high security or mission critical applications where a high performance detection capability is required. “Facial recognition software has already earnt the trust of numerous end-users around the world and there...

TKH Security Solutions to present integrated security systems at Security Essen 2012

TKH will release its FlinQ 4.0 GUI that provides an intuitive security management solution TKH Security Solutions recently announced it will participate in the Security Essen 2012 trade show from September 25th through the 28th (hall 3, booth 411). Each access control, video surveillance, and security management solution is proven to perform effectively in actual security applications, including with situation-specific video analytics algorithms. TKH Security Solutions will de...

mobiDEOS Inc. introduces MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance application

Leading video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. is bringing its MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance application to new consumer tablet devices as the rising technology catches on with more users. mobiDEOS was among the first companies to bring mobile surveillance to tablet users, launching MobileCamViewer for the iPad and Android tablets over the past several years. The company is now among the first to offer the technology to the Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble...

OnSSI’s Ocularis 3.5 introduces camera licensing and video wall management

The new version of Ocularis, OnSSI’s flagship surveillance and security platform, focuses on system-wide administration and optimised hardware utilisation. The new version of Ocularis introduces automatic licensing, a huge time-saver for system administrators and overall cost-saver. Now, the system administrator is free to connect and replace cameras – which are immediately fully operational – whenever convenient. System-wide administration is further enhanced with a brand-new...

Axis Communications introduces fixed dome network cameras

Axis Communications recently introduces new fixed dome network cameras offering outstanding image quality including support for wide dynamic range (WDR) with ‘dynamic capture’. AXIS P3384 Network Cameras, available in indoor and outdoor-ready models, are suitable for installations close to large windows and entrances in buildings, in tunnel passages and other areas with strong variations in light. This makes the IP cameras ideal for airports, train stations, government and bank build...

AESCO nominated in access control category for Detektor International Award 2012

Idesco's AESCO is the world's first encryption solution for reader-host data transfers Earlier this spring while preparing to launch AESCO, Idesco learned a number of the Scandinavian region's major integrators had quietly expressed an intense interest in the world’s first encryption solution for reader-host data transfers. This interest only intensified after the cutting edge innovation's launch. Nevertheless, AESCO's recent and subsequent nomination to the Access Cont...

IMS Research publish Integrating Smart Building Systems report

The report states that integrators can remainprofitable if they focus on increasing serviceand maintenance revenue As dark economic clouds continue to linger across the world, how can building automation integrators guarantee future success? A recent report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS)), states if integrators focus on increasing service and maintenance revenue they can remain profitable despite the economic conditions. The IMS Research repor...

Fluidmesh Networks partners with Talk-A-Phone Co.

Fluidmesh Networks and Talk-A-Phone Co. will provide an integrated wireless solution Fluidmesh Networks, a leader in wireless IP backbone systems, has partnered with Talk-A-Phone Co., a leading supplier of emergency communications and mass notification solutions, to provide an integrated wireless solution for its VOIP-500 Series phones and WEBS mass notification systems. “Now you can have the same Talk-A-Phone experience anywhere,” commented Alek Kireyenka, market...

Leading security vendors to demonstrate PSIA-compliant systems at ASIS 2012

Nine use cases will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery of equipment and systems Leading security vendors will demonstrate the interoperability of their PSIA-compliant systems, including access control, intrusion detection, video, analytics and storage and physical security information management (PSIM), at ASIS 2012. At least nine use cases based on new and existing PSIA specifications will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery o...

BSIA publishes new guide for advice on using access control security systems

The guide advises on the range of ways by which access control systems can be used in a more energy efficient manner By maximising the environmental sustainability of their security systems, companies can not only save money, but also help contribute towards eco-stability, which can be a fantastic starting point from which an organisation can promote itself to both relevant bodies and the public as a whole. This is the main message behind a new guide published by the British...

Orchard Fencing recommends perimeter security to stop criminals

Orchard Fencing fits perimeter security solutions across the south and south-west of England The success or failure of a criminal attack on your site will probably be decided within a few seconds, at the perimeter, says Chris Rust, MD of Orchard Fencing. With modern attack methods and the availability of portable power tools, it’s much harder these days to create an impenetrable barrier. But security planners have new tools too – so with the right approach, and a...

DVTEL strengthens sales, marketing and R&D teams with three new key executives

Sagy Amit, Jicko Chetrit and Dan McGinely bring together a weatlth of industry experience to DVTEL team DVTEL, Inc., the IP video surveillance technology innovator, recently announced that it has hired three new business executives to strengthen its sales, marketing, and R&D teams to continue to drive growth. These seasoned business professionals bring a wealth of industry experience to the DVTEL team, with more than 50 years of combined experience. Sagy Amit has been app...

Fore! nominated for 2013 Safety and Security Management Award

Fore! offers practical security management solution to small and medium-sized businesses TKH Security Solutions recently announced that Fore!, its new modular security management solution, has been nominated by a jury of industry representatives for the 2013 Safety and Security Management Award from GIT Security. The jury included members of BHE, TUEV, VDMA, and ZVEI as well as select trial users. Fore! offers small and medium-sized businesses a practical security management...