Access control news

 Kavita Oberoi, co-owner and director Octavian Security is quite optimistic about the deals finalised in DerbySecurity firm Octavian Security has won a series of major new Derby-based contracts, further cementing its position as the city's leading security provider. It has signed up a number of new clients for its key holding and alarm response service, amongst these are Smith of Derby, Orchid IT, Trimble and Stanno Sports.If an alarm is activated at any of the premises, notification is sen...

  Samsung Techwin has broke ties with GVI and now distribution will be served directly through its headquarters  Samsung Techwin America announced a realignment of its reseller strategies aimed at becoming a "significant contributing partner" to the distributor and systems integrator marketplace. "We want to be an integral part of our channel partners' business strategy," said Frank De Fina, Samsung's Sr. Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, "We want to e...

   LaserCard has been acquired by HID Global Solutions, which is a leader in secure identity solutions HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY's pending acquisition of LaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of secure ID solutions, represents an important advancement in HID Global's worldwide market position in the government sector and will significantly expand its portfolio of technol...

  South Korea based biometrics manufacturer IDTECK will hold a training session in Dubai for its clients IDTECK, South Korea based RFID and biometrics manufacturer is to hold a training session in Dubai for its valuable buyers and distributors. Participants will be invited from all over the world to attend this annual event. The main focus of this training session is to offer the opportunity for the buyers and distributors from different regions to present their product applicat...

  S3020f is one of the CEM IP portable wireless card readers which ensure safety and security within the premises CEM Systems, in partnership with Approved Reseller ACTI-TECH, will exhibit innovative security solutions at IFSEC West Africa. CEM will display advanced IP card readers and controllers, including the new DESfire smart card reader and controller. CEM will also demonstrate the video integration capabilities of the powerful CEM AC2000 security management syst...

 ASIS International and IE Business School have collaborated to impart a management programmeASIS International (ASIS) , the pre-eminent organisation for security professionals, and IE Business School, a leading global business school, announced the introduction of Effective Management for Security Professionals-a five day executive education programme for mid-to-upper level security managers. The new certificate programme, which focuses on business fundamentals, will be offered Feb...

 Honeywell's Fusion and HRDP product range is a DVR solution fully supported by the ESI video monitoring platformHoneywell announced the integration of its Fusion and HRDP Digital Video Recorders (DVR) with European Systems Integration's (ESI) remote monitoring and remote assistance software.  The new compatibility with ESI's V1(video / client server) and F1 (alarm receiver front-end) central station modules means security installers can offer a comprehensive centra...

 Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan system based on facial recognition will upgrade the security at Canadian Tire locations Cognitec Systems - a leader in face recognition technology and systems, is pleased to announce its selection by Razko Security as the face recognition provider for Canadian Tire locations. Specifically, Cognitec's software is used to automatically scan live video from cameras installed at store entrances, detect faces and check for possible matches in a database of...

 Security Printing 2011 will highlight the latest data and expert insight in security printing technologiesPira International are pleased to announce that Andreas Reisen, the Head of "Passports and Identity Documents, Identification Systems" Division in the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Germany, will be speaking at Security Printing and Alternative Solutions in Central & Eastern Europe and Russia 2011, taking place 25-27 January 2011, in Zagreb, Croatia.Mr Reisen...

 PSNA President Bill Taylor, elected as member of the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association Panasonic System Networks Company of America (PSNA) announced that its president, Bill Taylor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association (SIA).The leading trade group for businesses in the electronic and physical security market, SIA protects and advances its members' interests through a variety of pro-active activities including...

 Bangladesh Police have deployed a digital TETRA communication system to enhance country's security Sepura has announced its first prestigious contract with the Bangladesh Police in Dhaka. The sales success was made possible by Comintel Sdn Bhd and their partner company Transonic Communication Ltd., based in Dhaka.As part of a major recent modernisation project, the Bangladesh Police deployed a digital TETRA communication system in major cities in order to provide secure communica...

 Steve Van Till, the President and CEO of Brivo Systems, will remain on the SIA Board of Directors for two more yearsAlong with four new board members, Steve Van Till, President and CEO of Brivo Systems, was recently re-elected to a second two-year term on the Security Industry Association Board of Directors at the SIA's recently-concluded annual meeting. "This is a very dynamic organisation with a central role in the security industry," Van Till said, reflecting on the...

The Tailgate Detector offers an enhanced security solution Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the GSN Homeland Security Award for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology. The award was issued by Government Security News (GSN), a leading US industry publication featuring content concerning physical, IT and homeland security. IEE’s Tailgate Detector won for Best Physical Security Authentication/ Identification Syste...

 Alpro's extensive product range includes electro-mechanical access control products and door locksAlpro Architectural Hardware, based in Poole, will be exhibiting its products at Ecobuild 2011 at Excel, London on stand N235. The exhibition runs from 1-3 March 2011.Alpro's extensive product range encompasses electro-mechanical access control products and is complimented by a wide range of mechanical door furniture tailored to the commercial Aluminium OEM marketplace.This market le...

 Result of survey shows G4S's excellence in environmental protection, economic stability and developmentG4S Secure Solutions, the largest security solutions company in the UK and Ireland, has announced that it has been awarded 75 percent in the Government's annual Corporate Assessment of Environmental Social and Economic Responsibility (CAESER) survey.  The third year in succession that G4S has improved its results, this year it was particularly commended for its excellence in the...

 Richard Jemson will look into all the operational aspects across Axis Security's regional contractsAxis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of integrated security solutions, has appointed Richard Jemson as National Operations Director, with overall responsibility for all operational aspects across Axis Security's regional contracts. Richard brings with him over 20 years' experience in the security industry, having spent 17 years with Reliance Security in various managerial...

 Oncam IPC conceal-mounting 360° IP camera that ensures the security of the passengers at the cruise ship Among the security cameras in the robust Allure of the Seas' surveillance network, there are more than 300  Oncam IP 360° 5-megapixel cameras, many situated in public areas of the ship with multiple entrances, enabling simultaneous monitoring of all those entrances. When Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas' set its voya...

 Honeywell will work in alliance with other security and IT manufacturers to integrate its IP cameras and systems Honeywell 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 Sy...

  The stadium will be ready by Autumn 2011 with a seating capacity of 77,000 seats and advanced securtiy system The Olympic Stadium in Kiev, which will host the final of the 2012 UEFA European Championship, will be secured with Nedap's security management system AEOS. The stadium was built in 1923 but will be completely reconstructed, making it one of the largest stadiums in Europe, the stadium is expected to be ready in Autumn 2011 and will have a capacity of 77,000...

 From left to right Klaus U. Klosa, Gholam Sheibani, Jan van der Sluis, Philippe Spuehler, Hanspeter Kuendig and Dr. Otto EggimannIncreased offering of advanced integrated solutions for physical and logical access solutions from Unisys based on LEGIC advant technology.Unisys and LEGIC have agreed on an expansion of their business partnership. Based on the successful collaboration over the last two years, Unisys a leading IT service provider will now offer LEGIC based solutions for personal...

  The programme is designed to leverage the ADPRO installed base Xtralis, a leading provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of security threats, has welcomed  SureView Systems to its ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme.The ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme is a new initiative that will see Xtralis partner a small number of highly expert integrators to work with them on introducing its latest ADPRO V3100 Hybrid transmission and recording technology ...

American Dynamics' New HDVR (Hybrid Digital Video Recorder) Tyco Security Products will be unveiling a host of innovative access control, intrusion & video products from its security brands at Intersec, Dubai. The exhibition takes place on 16-18 January at the Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre. The latest solutions include: American Dynamics NEW victor Unified Video Management Solutionvictor is a unified video management system from American Dynamics that en...

Sony Corporation, Bosch Security Systems and Axis Communications joined together to form ONVIF First launched in 2008 with the aim of facilitating the development and use of a global open standard for the interface of network video products, in just two years the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) has made great strides ahead. Now with over 240 members, at the recent Security Essen exhibition ONVIF showcased its latest open-protocol products and outlined plans for furt...

The Advisory Board will bring together senior members of the G4S Iraq business and senior Iraqi leadersG4S Risk Management, a leading provider of risk mitigation and secure support services, announces the formation of an Iraq Advisory Board to assist with the development of its Secure Solutions business in the country. The Advisory Board will be chaired by Michael P Wareing CMG, formerly the British Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Reconstruction in Southern Iraq and Chairman of the Basra Deve...

The Memorandum will strengthen Gallagher's position in a growing Asian marketGallagher Security Management Systems is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security strengthening the company's position in a growing Asian market. GSMS representatives recently met with Institute of Professional Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Director, Mr Nguyen Thanh Bien, to discuss future security projects throughout Vietnam's government divisions. Mr Bien express...

Cognitec's biometric face recognition FaceVACS-VideoScan softwareCognitec Systems, a leader in face recognition technology and systems, presented its latest products at the ID World 2010 held at the Milanofiori Congress Centre in Milan, November 16-18, 2010. Cognitec's presentation included: A new version of Cognitec's biometric face recognition VideoScan software: Person identification through video surveillance cameras using multiple cameras in real-time, based on Cognitec's unique face tracke...

The uPASS is a hands free access control solution for commercial and residential parking facilitiesNedap Middle East will exhibit at Intersec 2011 and will present its latest novelties in the areas of Security Management and AVI. Intersec is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition for safety and security in the Middle East, making it the perfect platform for Nedap to present the latest additions to its product range.Nedap Security Management will present a sneak preview of the complet...

Mick Lee, Chairman of the BSIA's Police and Public Services Section which represents private security companiesAs the clear-up continues at Conservative Party headquarters following last week's violent student protests against tuition fees, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is highlighting the important role that the private security industry could play in avoiding future clashes. Wednesday's protest, initially expected to attract 20,000 protestors, was in fact attended by an esti...

Security of airfreight has long been considered the soft underbelly in the overall aviation security regimeThe recent discovery of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) already in transit to target through the airfreight transportation system, has prompted a near global clampdown on the movement of cargo from Yemen, fear that more such devices may be en-route or have reached target and a manhunt for the master bomb maker thought to be responsible.The devices, founded en-route to the United Sta...

Counter Terror Expo's new look website delivers in-depth information for participantsCounter Terror Expo is shifting to the prestigious Grand Hall at London Olympia next year. The move has been prompted by unprecedented demand from exhibitors and delegates alike and marks Counter Terror Expo out as being the premier global event for professionals at the sharp end in delivering a robust defence against the threat presented by international terrorism."The counter-terrorism world is dynamic an...