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AlliedBarton Security Services and NYS university police to host active shooter seminar in Syracuse

Active Shooter: How to Prepare, Prevent and Respond will feature Kim Richmond and Tom Davis as speakers AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel; and New York State University Police at Upstate Medical University will host an active shooter seminar on May 24, 2016. The free seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Onondaga Community College, located at 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Lunch will be p...

Picosens introduces Quantum physically coded key as an alternative to RFID and wireless locking systems

Picosens develops a quantum physically coded key as an alternative to RFID and wireless for the locking systems of the future. The solid and rod formed Quantum Key – an innovative new development from the company Picosens – comprises a stainless steel body which carries a code that is neither visible nor touchable. After reading the key code inside a special reader unit any typical electronic locking mechanism can be operated. The key is passive and operates without wireless or magn...

Freedonia study: Security products and services demand in US education market to reach $2.5 billion in 2020

Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures Demand for security products and services in the education market is expected to rise 3.4 percent annually to $2.5 billion in 2020. Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures, as the most significant security upgrades tend to occur when new buildings are constructed or during large-sca...

AlliedBarton to merge with Universal Services of America to create leading security company in North America

The combined company will operate under the AlliedUniversal brand following the close of the transaction AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America recently announced that they have agreed to merge, creating the leading security company in North America. Merged company to operate under AlliedUniversal brand The combined company, which will operate under the AlliedUniversal brand following the close of the transaction, will offer its clients localised re...

Axis Communications celebrates 20 years of AXIS 200 - world's first network video camera

Axis will continue to add value and innovation for the future of connected devices, says Martin Gren Axis Communications is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the world’s first network video camera, a true Internet of Things (IoT) device, introduced in 1996 that laid the foundation for an industry shift from analogue to IP-based video surveillance, spawning the Internet of Security Things (IoST). AXIS 200 - world's first network video camera AXIS 200 was the world&rsq...

ONVIF expands real-world use cases with new collaborative working group

The Use Case WG will act as additional ‘ear to the industry’, and help ONVIF to gather input on what is happening in market ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently the formation of the ONVIF Use Case Working Group (WG), a new working group charged with developing real-world use cases in response to current market demand. These use cases will be used as input for ONVIF specifications, the...

Identiv launches UHF tags portfolio of products for the Internet of Things market at RFID Journal LIVE!

Identiv’s portfolio provides a high level of performance with existing UHF readers Identiv, Inc., recently announced the launch of its UHF Tags family of products for the Internet of Things (IoT) market at RFID Journal LIVE! 14th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. RFID Journal LIVE! is the world's largest and most important event focused on RFID and related technologies. Identiv UHF tags for demanding applications Identiv’s UHF Tags portfolio d...

Feenics to deliver educational session on SaaS and highlight Keep™ cloud-hosted security management solution at PSA TEC 2016

Brian Matthews, Feenics Sales Director, will present the session and help educate on value and efficiency inherent in SaaS delivery method Feenics, provider of the award-winning Keep™ cloud-hosted security management solution, will present an educational session during PSA TEC 2016, May 9 through 12 in Westminster, Colorado, and highlight the robust capabilities and new integrations with its open-platform, hardware agnostic Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Feenics...

ISAF 2016 event on security, smart home and IT security prepares for 20th gathering

Marmara Fair Organisation continues its international promotional works for 20th ISAF The undisputable leading event on security, smart home and IT security in the country, ISAF prepares for the 20th gathering with excitement. One of the top-ranking exhibitions in the country in terms of exhibitors' attendance ratio continuing in the succeeding years, ISAF will take place in 3 halls which are the 9th, 10th and 11th halls in 2016 with new exhibitors and exhibitors who have bee...

Identiv’s Tag On Metal Media RFID Label for library applications launched at RFID Journal LIVE! 2016

Identiv’s 13.56 MHz TOM Media RFID Label addresses the need to monitor and track electronic devices used in library industry Identiv, Inc. recently announced the launch of the newest addition to its RFID Library Labels product offerings, the TOM® Media Label, at RFID Journal LIVE! 14th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. RFID Journal LIVE! is the world's largest and most important event focused on RFID and related technologies. RFID Library Labels...

Galaxy Control appoints The Technology Xchange as manufacturer’s representative for western US region

The Technology Xchange will handle sales and support activities for Galaxy’s integrated access control solutions in the Western US markets Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has partnered with The Technology Xchange to provide manufacturer’s rep services and handle sales and support activities in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. “When we evaluated manufacturer’s representatives...

PSA TEC 2016: PSA Security announces new sessions and lineup of industry expert speakers

In addition to new sessions on cyber security and robotics, PSA has also announced various speaker lineups PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced the addition of several new sessions and the lineup of key industry experts slated to speak at PSA TEC 2016 to be held in Westminster, CO on May 9-12, 2016. New sessions that have been added to the schedule for Thursday, May 12 in recent weeks include: Robotic Technolo...

SDW 2016: Evolis to present voter card issuance project and printing systems for governmental applications

Evolis Vertical Markets Manager will provide insight into Tanzania instant card issuance project for which biometric voter kits were deployed Evolis, the worldwide leader in card personalisation systems, will talk at SDW 2016 conference about one of the largest instant voter card issuance projects. Several printing systems especially tailored to governmental projects are showcased in booth L37. Insight into an innovative voter card issuance project – May 11, at 2PM Dur...

SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo 2016 receives positive response from visitors

SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo welcomed 9 group delegations from Singapore and around the world The third edition of SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo ended successfully after three days on 27 April 2016. The exhibition received a wide variety of visitors from across the region, who were treated to an array of exhibiting brands showcasing cutting edge technologies and best practices, from over 10 countries including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,...

Kristy Dunchak of Tyco Security Products to speak at PSA Security Network’s TEC 2016

Dunchak will present how attendees can identify security vulnerabilities in physical security products Tyco Security Products announced recently that Kristy Dunchak, Director of Product Management, Integration Solutions & Programmes for Tyco Security Products, will be speaking at PSA Security Network’s TEC 2016, one of the physical security industry’s premier networking and education events, in Westminster, Colorado, May 9-12, at the Westin Westminster. Duncha...

TDSi XProtect Access plugin allows operators to use Milestone XProtect VMS as primary user interface

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces the launch of its plugin with Milestones XProtect® Video Management Software (VMS) using the XProtect Access add-on which integrates directly with the company’s EXgarde Access Management and Integrated Security Systems Management software. The plugin now gives the option for operators to use Milestone’s powerful video management software as their primary user interface, whilst maintaining full access control via the EXgarde software...

TextSpeak expands earBridge series with TTS-EM-CE text to speech amplifier

TextSpeak recently introduced TTS-EM-CE, the industry’s first cellular enabled text to speech amplifier. This new addition to the earBridge™ family transfers SMS emergency cellular text messages directly to voice announcements on speakers and paging systems. Simply send an SMS message to the pre-assigned telephone number and the earBridge amplifier speaks the text. Features ready-to-go Mass Notification solution Schools,  commercial facilities,  administrators, dispatcher...

Chris Moon, former British Army Officer, appointed keynote speaker for BSIA Annual Luncheon

Chris will present the BSIA’s annual Security Personnel Awards, Apprentice Installer and SaferCash CVIT Special Awards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has confirmed inspirational speaker and former British Army Officer, Chris Moon, as the keynote speaker at its flagship Annual Luncheon, which takes place on Tuesday 12th July 2016 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Chris Moon to present Security Personnel Awards Chris Moon is a former British Army Offic...

Tyco Mobile Exhibition Unit to hold training events on latest security solutions throughout Western Europe

Along with educational sessions on latest security solutions, MEU will also exhibit at different trade shows, including IFSEC 2016 Tyco Security Products announces it will hold a series of technology training events and technology demonstrations throughout Western Europe using the company’s Mobile Exhibition Unit, a state of the art mobile classroom and training centre that houses the company’s full portfolio of solutions. The 2016 tour will include locations in Ir...

Tyco Security Products introduces Cyber Protection Programme for physical security systems

Tyco has developed their cybersecurity expertise over years of providing critical solutions for the United States government Tyco Security Products is introducing its Cyber Protection Programme, a multifaceted initiative that provides a holistic approach to cybersecurity protection for physical security through each phase of the product development life cycle. Tyco solutions for US government A trusted global leader, Tyco Security Products has developed its cybersecurity exp...

ZKAccess retains Marktek as manufacturer’s representative for Mid-Atlantic region

ZKAccess aims to bring its RFID, biometric fingerprint, facial and finger-vein readers to the Mid-Atlantic market ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturers' rep firm Marktek to service the Mid-Atlantic region. Marktek has over 30 years of experience in the Life Safety & Electronic Security Industry, and its President, Ted Leventhal, also serves as President of the Pennsylvania Regional Automa...

ARC Training announces flexible learning options to achieve ASIS CPP and PSP accreditations

As ASIS International's education partner, ARC Training offers blended, distance learning ARC Training has announced that it is now offering four different ways in which students can prepare to achieve ASIS CPP® or PSP® accreditations. “As an ASIS International Education Partner, we appreciate that there are many security professionals who wish to acquire the ASIS CPP® or PSP® accreditations, but they need to do so within the context of their busy workin...

Quantum Secure re-certifies SAFE v4.9 with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry v8.0.2 access control software and future versions

Quantum Secure, a leading provider of enterprise-grade physical identity and access management (PIAM) solutions, has re-certified their SAFE Software version 4.9 with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry v8.0.2 Access Control Software and future v8.x versions. The integration allows for cardholder synchronisation between SAFE Software and Symmetry software.   Seamless integration between SAFE and Symmetry “Quantum Secure’s continued ability to create advanced technology solutions...

OnSSI integrates Ocularis 5 video management software with Open Options DNA Fusion access control platform

OnSSI is further expanding on its goal of delivering open-platform systems that provide the highest value and performance to customers with the integration of Ocularis 5 Video Management Software (VMS) with the latest version of DNA Fusion™ access control platform from Open Options. Ocularis 5 and DNA Fusion v6.4 integration “This integration between Ocularis 5 and DNA Fusion v6.4 provides users with the ability to easily combine access control and video into a powerful, effective...

Master Locksmith Association offers advice on facility management, safety and security

Electronic access control systems can often also be integrated into “time and attendance” recording devices With the vast amount of people visiting large public sector buildings on a day-to-day basis, security is paramount. The facility must be managed correctly to limit criminal activity, injury and costly claims. Conducting detailed security checks To ensure the facility you are in charge of is as secure as possible whilst not impeding safety, executing thoroug...

SMART FMSE 2016 highlights latest facilities management solutions, technologies and best practices

Conference from 27th April, 2016, will cover topics including smart energy, asset management, facilities security management, & more The third edition of SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo and Conference 2016 opens on 26th April, 2016 at the Sands Convention and Exhibition Centre Singapore, with a stellar lineup showcasing the latest Facilities Management (FM) solutions, emerging technologies and best practices. Organised by Sphere Exhibits, a subsidiary of Singap...

BSIA encourages companies to book UK Pavilion space at Intersec 2017 in Dubai

Exhibiting as part of UK Pavilion brings many benefits which help exhibitors to enjoy successful and profitable exhibition The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging UK companies to take advantage of the many benefits that exhibiting as part of the UK Pavilion at Intersec 2017 brings. As an Approved Trade Organisation for the security sector, the BSIA organises a number of UK Pavilions at the industry’s largest overseas events every year. As the reg...

S2 Security releases version 4.8 of NetBox access control and event monitoring software

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, recently released NetBox software Version 4.8. With new integrations and many enhancements to the user experience, Version 4.8 access control and event monitoring software makes the S2 system more powerful and easier than ever to use. Integration with S2 Magic Monitor “Version 4.8 introduces an amazing new capability in integrated video display,” said John L. Moss, CEO, S2 S...

IEC adopts ONVIF specification as new standard for Electronic access control systems

ONVIF specification by IEC pave the way for further international adoption of ONVIF as part of security projects ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that its newest access control specification has been adopted by the global standards group International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as its new standard for Electronic access control systems, positioning the ONVIF specification as the glob...

Door Entry Direct to distribute Aiphone video door entry range in the UK

Door Entry Direct will be supplying Aiphone’s one-to-one door entry kits, IP network based systems and video entry security systems Door Entry Direct has been appointed a UK distributor for the Aiphone video door entry range. Door Entry Direct will be supplying Aiphone’s entire range of communication products to the UK trade sector. These include simple one-to-one door entry kits, as well as microprocessor-based commercial IP network based systems and sophisticate...