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The newly released CM-AF500 illuminated annunciator series offers superior visibility with much brighter, clearer, and easy to read text Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce enhancement updates to its entire line of CM-AF500 illuminated annunciators. The newly released versions offer superior visibility with much brighter, clearer, easy to read text. The annunciators, which provide critical messages to buildin...
Kennedy recently accepted the award at City & State's Sixth Annual Gala Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America, announces that Caress Kennedy, President, Northeast Region, has received the City & State New York's Above & Beyond Award for Outstanding Women in Business. "Caress is an exemplary leader who guides her team with intelligence, insight and a commitment to excellence," says Ron Rabena, Chief Administra...
Videx’s extensive product range enables Laidlaw to cater for all simple to complex applications For the very best in door entry and access control, customers rely on the knowledge of Laidlaw Security Systems and Videx. Laidlaw, a trusted supplier to architectural suppliers and contractors, has worked with Videx, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of access control systems, for many years, and together they ensure that they provide customers the confidence they...
To recognise their business relationship, Mercury has named Lenel it’s first-ever Platinum Premier partner Since 1995, Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems, and Mercury Security, a leader in the supply of OEM access control hardware, have collaborated to deliver innovative, open access control solutions to security professionals around the globe. To recognise this significant and long-established business relationship, Mercury has named Lenel it’s first-...
NEXT said the new ASIC architecture will be implemented in smart cards, notebooks and access control markets NEXT Biometrics Group ASA has announced it has completed testing of its new ASIC, the A2, a custom-built chip that will significantly reduce company production costs, and that the first order for the new NEXT chip has been placed for production ramp up. NEXT fingerprint sensors NEXT, a leader in low-cost high-quality flexible and rigid fingerprint sensors, said the ne...
Industrial zone and smart factory optimises production by linking assembly-line to monitoring systems Reaching the milestone of 20 years, Secutech will be held from 12th - 14th April, 2017, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. As a business platform of global safety and security industry and one of the most influential exhibitions of its kind in Asia, Secutech will house more than 450 exhibitors spanning over 35,800 sq.m. of exhibition space. To consolidate the show’...
The System Galaxy software supports all legacy hardware and infrastructure Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, introduced System Galaxy v10.5 at ISC West 2017. New features include integration capability with KONE elevator products and ASSA ABLOY DSR IP-enabled locks as well as updated support for OnSSI’s Ocularis SDK. “Collaboration with these and other manufacturers has emerged as a significant way for Galaxy t...
Special pavilions and fringe events enhance cross-sector collaboration Secutech marks its 20th edition as a driving force behind the progression of the security market. The show will open its doors from 12 – 14 April 2017 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. In response to surging demand for all-round solutions for the smart home, energy management and fire & safety sectors, this edition, covering 30,694 sqm of exhibition space, will house 372 exhibitors from 11...
Traka’s intelligent solutions restrict access to sensitive areas and valuable data rich equipment Traka will be at Security & Counter Terror Expo 2017, demonstrating its latest intelligent product solutions for securely storing and controlling access to vulnerable keys and equipment. Restricting access to sensitive areas Visitors to stand B65 will see how Traka’s systems enable a full audit trail including who was the last user, when the key or equipment...
New HID Location Services enable better building management and increase operational efficiency HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announced its new HID Location Services that provide organisations with visibility into the location of their workforce in a facility, making it possible to analyse room usage for better building management and increased operational efficiency. The offering is tailor-made for enterprises, universities, manufacturing facilities, o...
iotega is an innovative security and lifestyle management platform which facilitates home automation enhancements and add-ons via software apps running on additional devices Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the launch of iotega, its next generation wireless security and automation platform designed to provide safer, smarter living for homes and businesses. Security and lifestyle management platform iotega is an innovative security and lifestyle man...
EntraPass Go Pass for the Apple Watch extends the power of the EntraPass go Pass mobile phone application to the iOS Apple Watch environment Tyco Security Products introduces EntraPass Go Pass support for Apple Watch®, the industry’s first Apple Watch® mobile credential that allows card holders to use the watch as a mobile access control credential, facilitating quick entry and exit through access points without an access card. EntraPass Go Pass Apple Watch Ent...
VisionPoint VMS v8.1 empowers security system integrators to proactively and efficiently manage customer deployments in the cloud 3VR announced the newest release of its video management software, VisionPoint VMS (version 8.1), a single video management platform for real-time security and customer insights. Version 8.1 helps security system integrators manage multiple customer deployments more cost-effectively with cloud-based remote management and self-diagnostic tools. It al...
Proposed legislation would help small businesses protect their digital assets from cybersecurity threats ASIS International (ASIS), an association for security management professionals worldwide, sent a letter of support to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the Making Available Information Now to Strengthen Trust and Resilience and Enhance Enterprise Technology (MAIN STREET) Cybersecurity Act. The proposed legislation calls on the National Insti...
Nigel Spinks will lead a committee that serves as the voice for manufacturers who are members of the association Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces that Nigel Spinks has been named Chairman of the Associate Members’ Liaison Committee for The Monitoring Association, formerly known as the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA). Support for continuing education efforts Spinks, who is the Global Senior Director Communication Service Provider Sale...
Grinstead will be responsible for the organisation’s sales, marketing, product management, innovation, engineering and operations Johnson Controls has announced that David Grinstead has been named Vice President and General Manager, Global Security Products, a newly created position within Johnson Controls, to oversee all of the company’s security products operations. Technology leadership growth Grinstead leads Global Security Product’s operations, and wil...
Edge360 GroundTruth application will introduce enhanced features throughout the upcoming months On the first day of the ISC West 2017, integrator and security solutions designer Edge360 announced the debut of GroundTruth, an innovative Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) application, designed from the ground up to meet the specific needs of law enforcement agencies. The specialised solution enables investigators and law enforcement/homeland security personnel to intuitively monit...
iSTAR Ultra Video delivers integrated, small site security scaled for enterprise management Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced that its iSTAR Ultra Video solution from Software House was honoured with the Best New Product Award in the Access Control Software & Controllers category of the 2017 SIA New Product Showcase, awarded at ISC West in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association, the annual SIA NPS is one of the top accol...
IDIS and SARC have partnered to deliver a virtual guarding solution in a fully reimagined way to customers At the close of the second day at ISC West 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, surveillance manufacturer IDIS recognised both customers and media partners by presenting awards at its booth #18059 during a press briefing in celebration of its two decades of surveillance innovation. After opening the event with a brief history of the growth of IDIS over the last 20 years, a Q&A...
Keep by Feenics provides a new level of flexibility for organisations to manage security infrastructures Feenics, a provider of cloud-based access control solutions, has announced it has won the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase award in the Cloud Solutions category for its Keep by Feenics enterprise solution. The SIA awards programme recognises the year’s most innovative products, services, and solutions in the industry. Open architecture hardwar...
This new NetWay Spectrum Series delivers greater flexibility and integration for systems deploying fibre optic cabling Altronix, a provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, introduces its NetWay™ Spectrum Series of advanced hardened PoE switches and Ethernet over fibre media converters at ISC West in Las Vegas. This new NetWay Spectrum Series delivers greater flexibility and integration for systems deploying fibre optic cabling....
PSA Security Network has announced that is has expanded its suite of cybersecurity products and service offerings designed for physical security systems integrators PSA Security Network has announced that is has expanded its suite of cybersecurity products and service offerings designed for physical security systems integrators. New partnerships have been formed with IDmachines, Secure Global Solutions, and itSM Solutions which will give PSA integrators access to networked sec...
SIP is an international standard video phone protocol, featuring open and easy access With the rapid development of the social economy and the steady improvement of people's living standard, speed and safety is becoming increasingly important in people’s personal and professional life. Now almost everything is expected to be done in a fast, real-time and safe way. Residential compounds and office buildings had difficulties managing visitors and in-house communication, ca...
The VTNS1006A-2 switch and the VTH5222CH indoor unit use a two-wire interface As modern society rapidly develops, residents are looking for more advanced features in their intercom systems. However, old apartment buildings often do not have data network wiring in place to install IP based intercom system. The cost associated with rewiring has become a barrier in many intercom system upgrade projects. The Dahua 2-Wire Apartment Video Intercom System provides a cost effective, f...
New Keep by Feenics platform provides extreme scalability and leverages RESTFul API for faster integration and deployment Feenics, a provider of cloud-based access control solutions, launched its enterprise Keep by Feenics platform that delivers extreme scalability, unprecedented flexibility, and advanced security. The new cloud-based access control as service (ACaaS) platform integrates native visitor management, and incorporates RESTful API that dramatically simplifies integ...
August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, welcomes leading smart lock provider August Home to its membership. August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world. August Smart Lock Pro August Home has also announced the August Smart Lock Pro...
LEP revisited Dahua Technology to seek a better understanding of its innovative products and solutions On 1st March, 2017, Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) revisited Dahua Technology to further promote the future cooperation between companies in Leeds City Region and Dahua Technology. In June 2016, during LEP’s first visit to Dahua, David Shepherd, Head of Trade & Inward Investment, LEP, was so impressed by Dahua’s core value of innovation, qualit...
Dahua is committed to fulfilling its social responsibility and has initiated several CSR programs As part of its commitment to making a positive impact in the communities where it operates, Dahua Technology’s Lighting the Future Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program extended its donation initiative for Xichang Buttonwood Primary School in Sichuan Province, China. Children facing challenges Xichang Buttonwood Primary School is located in Liangshan Yi Autonomous...
The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility ODSecurity will be demonstrating their SOTER RS Body Scanner at Booth Number 2526 at the International Exhibition of Homeland Security – Milipol Asia Pacific, which is being held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 4th to 6th April 2017. SOTER RS body scanner The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility,...
Matrix COSEC door controller is engineered to perform under demanding conditions Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in the ISC West 2017, Las Vegas, USA from 5th to 7th April, 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its IP video surveillance and access control solutions at the event. Door access control Matrix is known for offering value driven solutions catering to diverse, complex applications especially for the enterprise secto...
