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SALTO and UK Doorsets' door access control products awarded Secured by Design status

British Standards PAS 23 & 24 establish a set of enhanced security performance criteria for productsSALTO Systems together with UK Doorsets Ltd have been awarded Pas 23 & Pas 24 Secured by Design status which also encompasses BS EN 10262000, 10272000 and 122112000 European standards. The same door set configuration was also tested to BS 476 pt 22 for FD30 applications and passed with an impressive over burn margin.Secured by Design (SBD) was established in 1989, and is owned by the Assoc...

SALTO holds successful access control seminar

Over 60 attendees learnt about the latest developments in the Nordic security marketSALTO Systems, world leaders in advanced wireless access control solutions, recently ran its first access control seminar in the Faroe Islands to provide public sector municipalities and schools, architects, engineers and advisors with a hands-on opportunity to explore the performance, functionality and advantages of the SALTO product line. The archipelago consists of 18 islands situated in the heart of the Gulf...

UTC Fire & Security to offer its security devices through new brands

Onity's in-room safeIn line with its commitment to delivering best in class security products that customers can depend on, UTC Fire & Security announced that it will offer its comprehensive range of security products through four primary brands - Interlogix, Lenel, Supra and Onity. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.This follows an announcement in March 2010 that UTC Fire & Security had acquired GE Security. UTC Fire & Security operates thr...

Security Essen 2010 in pictures

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's Security Essen recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory. There was a strong presence of high definition (HD) and megapixel products on show, alongside a mirage of access control and integrated solutions to explore:See the album with captions

Ex-Pelco executives start consulting firm targeting the video and security industry

Clovis-Associates have a very deep understanding of the security marketA team of former executives from Pelco, the world's largest manufacturer of video security products, have started a Product Marketing, Engineering and Process Management consulting company called Clovis-Associates LLC, based in the Clovis/Fresno, California area. While this is a new firm, it draws on decades of experience and proven sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering and operations success within the video and...

Brazil is the new hotspot for the electronic security systems market, reports SIA

The main driver for the Brazilian security market has been an increase in property crimeThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a web-based update to its highly-popular 2007 report on the Brazil electronic security market. The Brazil Security Market Report 2010 Update - available in both English and Portuguese - offers a comprehensive look at the market for security and life safety products in one of the world's fastest growing economies. The report offers a user-friendly interface...

Samsung recruits David Cawley as Access Control Product Manager

The Samsung access control range is designed to provide a cost-effective solution for any applicationDavid Cawley has been appointed Access Control Product Manager for Samsung. Commenting on the news that David Cawley will be joining Samsung as Access Control Product Manager, Peter Ainsworth, Senior Product Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd, said: "David's appointment could not come at a more appropriate or exciting time. It coincides with the official launch of the Samsung range of RF...

Videx offers a chance to win the CyberLock Access Control Starter Kit at ASIS

CyberLock Access Control Starter Kit Videx is giving away a CyberLock Access Control Starter Kit at the ASIS show in Dallas, October 12-14. The Starter Kit includes one of everything a company needs to get started. Stop by the Videx booth number 1841 and enter to win. Videx will also be showcasing the award winning CyberKey Vaults. These electronic key cabinets are the newest members of the CyberLock family of cost-effective access and key control solutions. Videx designs...

ASIS hosts extensive video surveillance and access control offerings from Samsung

SSA-R2000V vandal-resistant proximity/smart card and PIN readerSamsung Techwin America is reaffirming the goals of their Vision 2010 strategic business initiative to firmly establish Samsung as a comprehensive supplier of security systems including video surveillance and access control. In addition to highlighting its broad line of megapixel, IP-based and analogue video systems at ASIS 2010, the company is introducing several new video products and unveiling an extensive new access control produ...

MOBOTIX reports US market revenue growth of 50%

ASIS International 2010 saw the rollout of the MOBOTIX IP Video Door Station T24MOBOTIX, a technology leader and system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, announced significant U.S. market growth over the past fiscal year with revenue increasing by 50 percent over the previous year. The company's growth, coming during a year of continued economic uncertainty, validates its strategic efforts to build a solid ecosystem of integrator and reseller partners, a d...

Honeywell to work with security manufacturers to increase interoperability among third-party IP systems

Honeywell works with Alliance members to integrate their IP cameras and systems with its MAXPRO VMSHoneywell announced it is developing new strategic relationships with security manufacturers to increase interoperability among third-party IP systems. Earlier this year, the company formed the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance, dedicated to sharing IP technology and forging effective collaborations. Alliance members include Arquero, IProNet, Milestone Systems, Sureview Systems, Tridium and 3VR Se...

Global access control market to cross $1.8 billion in 2010, reports IMS Research

The market continues to see an influx of SaaS and web-based access control systemsThe post-recession access control market has inspired new trends, while others have slowed. As Asia continues its quest for the latest technology, and smart card adoption continues to grow in EMEA, the Americas has emerged as the forerunner for SaaS and web-based access control systems. According to the latest statistics from IMS Research, the global access control market is forecast to reach over $1.8 billion...

Aimetis announces EET as its distributor for Symphony Intelligent IP Video Management Software in Finland

 Aimetis' Symphony software is a combined video management and video analytics product for surveillance Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, announced that EET Finland OY has been named a distributor in Finland for its Aimetis Symphony software.Aimetis works through a global distributor/reseller network in more than 90 countries around the world. Its Aimetis Symphony software is a combined video management and video analytics product for security surve...

Discover IP surveillance in-depth at GVD’s National IP Experience Roadshow (NIPX 2010)

NIPX 2010 has evolved from its highly successful National IP Video Surveillance and Security seminarsGVD, a specialist value-added distributor of IP technology, is inviting everyone involved with the professional security industry to attend its third annual National IP Video Surveillance and Security seminar - now renamed National IP Experience Roadshow 2010 (NIPX 2010). Visiting Dublin and Galway on 12 and 14 October respectively, the event showcases the best innovative technologies from leadin...

HID announces efforts to license its Trusted Identity Platform (TIP) at ASIS

HID's TIP technology turns access control readers, NFC-equipped mobile phones into trusted identity nodes HID Global, the trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced at the ASIS 2010 conference that it has engaged with strategic developers to license the company's Trusted Identity Platform (TIP). The initiative extends technology licenses to qualified development partners to enable the building of trusted nodes for the TIP infrastructure. HID Global's TIP is a...

Delta Scientific appoints Greg Hamm as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Hamm reports Delta Scientific is delivering record numbers of vehicle access systems around the globeDelta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that Greg Hamm, a five-year employee of the company has been named the company's Vice President - Sales and Marketing. Hamm has been national sales manger for the past two years. As such, he has played a major role in sales, project management, applicati...

Access Control Technology appoints PovoaSecurity as Portuguese distributor for its solutions

PovoaSecurity has chosen ACT as its primary access control supplierAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd., a leading manufacturer of access control equipment, has appointed PovoaSecurity as an official distributor for the Portuguese market. Serge Tureau, ACT's Export Sales Manager said: "We are delighted to appoint PovoaSecurity as a distributor of ACT's access control equipment. We have ambitious growth plans for the European market and we consider Portugal to be an important territory in th...

G4S’ Murray Levine to be honoured for his contribution to private security industry

Murray Levine will receive the Colonel Edgar B. Watson Award at the 20th Annual Private Security BreakfastIndustry pioneer Murray Levine, who created the Custom Protection Officer® (CPO) programme for Wackenhut (now G4S) to promote excellence in recruiting, screening and training of security officers, will receive the Colonel Edgar B. Watson Award this October in Dallas. The award is bestowed on an individual who possesses strong leadership and a commitment to excellence in the industry. The...

Bosch’s access control solutions rely on LEGIC’s advant technology

Bosch integrates the flexible LEGIC smart card technology into its access control solutions LEGIC Identsystems AG, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, welcomes Bosch Sicherheitssysteme, one of the world's leading suppliers of security and access solutions, into its network. LEGIC advant based security systems and components will be used above all in Bosch's access control, time & attendance and biometric applications. Bosch integrates th...

LEGIC integrates MIFARE technology into its product portfolio

LEGIC will be able to ensure increased product compatibility by becoming a MIFARE licenseeLEGIC Identsystems Ltd announced that it will support NXP Semiconductors' MIFARE technology in its reader platforms. By becoming a MIFARE licensee, LEGIC will be able to ensure that its reader components and systems are compatible with the portfolio of MIFARE-based smart cards, including MIFARE™ Classic, MIFARE Plus™ and MIFARE DESFire™ EV1. The agreement will foster LEGIC in its position...

LEGIC introduces new chips for contactless smart card readers at Security Essen 2010

The new SM-4200 reader chip for contactless readers used for personal identificationLEGIC Identsystems Ltd. is presenting a new reader chip generation for contactless readers for personal identification at Security 2010 in Essen, Germany. The smallest chip ever developed by LEGIC impresses with high interoperability and a ready-to-use upgradeable encryption package. Moreover, LEGIC is presenting a further development of the proven authorisation system LEGIC Master-Token System Control (MTSC) whi...

ASIS’ CCP Certification is now a component of Certificate in Security Management from Buckinghamshire New University

CPP designation is awarded to individuals whose primary responsibility is security managementASIS International, the world's pre-eminent association for security professionals, has announced that Buckinghamshire New University has recognised the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification as a component of its Certificate in Security Management. Students will have thereafter the possibility to advance studies towards their MSc in Business Continuity, Security & Emergency Manag...

Delta Scientific welcomes Greg Hamm as vice president of sales and marketing

Greg Hamm has played a major role in sales, project management, application engineering and corporate strategic planning Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that Greg Hamm, a five-year employee of the company has been named the company’s vice president – sales and marketing. Hamm has been national sales manager for the past two years. As such, h...

HID Global features access control reader solutions and more at Security Essen 2010

HID Global will showcase its new migration access control card/reader technologies and printer solutionsHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, is continuing its drive to enable seamless migration from legacy technology to secure physical and logical access control solutions. The company will highlight its "Migration in 3D" theme to showcase its new solutions for enabling 1) higher security, 2) multiple applications on a singe card, and 3) migration...

Grandstream’s new IP surveillance solutions support broadened ONVIF interoperability

Grandstream's GXV video surveillance product line supports VoIP/SIP standardsGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, announced new firmware supporting broadened ONVIF interoperability with various third party surveillance products and new feature enhancements such as support for WiFi (802.11n) adapter and remote door opener to strengthen its award-winning GXV series of IP video surveillance cameras. A supporter of global networ...

infinias’ Intelli-M access control product achieves Intransa SELECT Partner Certification

Intelli-M delivers robust access control over a corporate network using a PoE single door controllerIntransa, the VideoAppliance company, and infinias, a leader in the development and delivery of simple, scalable and secure IP access control systems for the commercial security market, announced that infinias' flagship product, Intelli-M, has achieved Intransa VideoAppliance SELECT Partner certification and is available preloaded on Intransa VideoAppliance platforms. "infinias is pleased to...

Transport Security Expo 2010 registers growth in visitor numbers

 The event was dominated by high level conferences focusing on the travails in the aviation and maritime sectorsTransport Security Expo saw a significant upswing in visitor numbers during its first outing in the capital, over 2000 attendees visited the exhibition and conference across the 2 days. The visitor hike reflected a heightened level of concern over high profile actual and attempted strikes against the system during the course of the year and emphasised the need to do more, often ti...

Catch demonstrations of surveillance systems from Johnson Controls at ASIS 2010

Johnson Control's P2000 Security Management SystemJohnson Controls is exhibiting at the ASIS 2010 show which is taking place from 12 - 15 October in Dallas. Here's what to watch out for at the Johnson Control's booth at ASIS:P2000 Security Management System upgraded (on-site demonstrations)Integrates with IP reader/controllers by ISONAS and HID®Connects to more DVR systems - Milestone, Genetec™, Verint's Nextiva™, and Panasonic®Interfaces with Otis ElevatorTracks and reports...

British Security Industry Association members to showcase a range of products at Security Essen 2010

BSIA members will showcase a range of products including access control systems at Security Essen 2010Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Security Essen exhibition, which takes place from 5 - 8 October. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its dedicated Export Council play a vital role in forg...

Security Industry still needs licensing, states International Professional Security Association

IPSA states that SIA needs to continue with its task of ensuring that the public is not placed unnecessarily at riskThe International Professional Security Association believes that the intention in the leaked government memo, which the BBC has obtained, paints an inaccurate picture of the security industry and that the abolition of the Security Industry Authority would be a severe step backwards.The security industry and the employees within the industry may welcome the financial relief of...