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IWCE 2016: Zetron adds AVfusion recording system and Aiphone IX Series intercom systems to its video surveillance portfolio

Zetron’s VMS has the ability to handle as few as 20 cameras and as many as 2,000 Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, announced that it is adding the AVfusion networked audio-and-video recording system and Aiphone’s IX Series audio-video intercom systems to its suite of Video Surveillance and Security offerings. Zetron will be demonstrating these solutions at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) being h...

IFSEC and FIREX unveil speaker line-up for Protection and Management Series 2016 in London

Headlining the programme of 300+ speakers will be keynote addresses from Colonel Tim Collins OBE, Kate Adie OBE and James Cracknell OBE IFSEC International and FIREX International, organised by UBM EMEA, have recently unveiled the speaker line-up for the Protection and Management Series 2016, Europe’s leading events for security, fire, safety, facilities and service management, taking place at London’s ExCel from 21-23 June 2016. Headlining a programme of more tha...

Videx Product Builder app now features latest innovations in an easy-to-use step through wizard

Videx, the experts in door entry and access control, has enhanced its renowned Product Builder application to include all the latest innovations in an easy-to-use step through wizard. Commenting on the enhancements, Rob Sands, Technical Director at Videx, said: “Systems can be created in any format and for multiple configurations, it allows you to choose the best options based on cost, complexity and functionality. On completion the wizard provides a full parts list including prices and a...

PSA Security to host education track at ISC West 2016 and cybersecurity sessions at Connected Security Expo in Las Vegas

The PSA track at ISC West will cover best practices in systems integration, risk management, video analytics trends PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced it will host an education track at ISC West 2016 and cybersecurity sessions at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West in Las Vegas, NV. The PSA track at ISC West will feature a full day of training sessions on April 5, 2016 covering best practices in systems...

BSIA announces dates for first Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference to be held in Liverpool

The conference will include engaging seminar presentations delivered by expert in the field on methods and regulations The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the date for the first Liverpool Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 25th May 2016. This free to attend event will offer security companies an opportunity to showcase their products and will allow delegates to view the latest...

ISC West 2016: Farpointe to highlight anti-hacking readers for card-based access control systems at Connected Security Expo

Farpointe will provide multiple options for contactless card systems to stop hackers from entering IT and OT systems At the ISC West Exposition, Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, will be emphasising how organisations can remove their card-based access control systems from becoming major targets for hackers to ultimately access Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) systems. The show will be hel...

Honeywell launches WIN-PAK 4.4 software suite and WIN-PAK for Galaxy software to monitor intruder, access and video security systems

Honeywell recently announced the release of WIN-PAK® 4.4 software suite, an update to the popular security software suite that now features a better user interface and other improvements, as well as the launch of WIN-PAK for Galaxy® software, specifically designed for the Honeywell Galaxy range of security products. Available in several versions, the WIN-PAK software suite was designed for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with an in-house security function. The software allows s...

U.S. Security Associates acquires oldest security firm in America, McRoberts Protective Agency

Acquisition brings state-of-the-industry capability to McRoberts’ clients and adds expertise in certain specialised vertical niches to USA portfolio U.S. Security Associates (USA) announced the acquisition of McRoberts Protective Agency, Inc., the oldest security firm in America and a venerable brand synonymous with quality and innovation. The acquisition brings state-of-the-industry capability to McRoberts’ valued clients and adds expertise in certain specialised...

PSA Security Network partners with System Surveyor to provide Mobile app and cloud-based tool for security system design

The partnership provides PSA integrators with an innovative tool that reduces system design time by up to 50% PSA Security and System Surveyor recently announced that they have entered into a partnership to offer System Surveyor through the PSA Security Network. System Surveyor is a mobile app and cloud-based tool that simplifies the design, installation and maintenance of electronic security systems. The partnership provides PSA integrators with a breakthrough, innovative too...

PSIA to present latest updates and roadmaps for various industry initiatives at ISC West 2016

Speaking on behalf of Microsoft Global Security will be Mike Faddis, Director of Microsoft Global Security The PSIA will provide a briefing with the latest updates and roadmaps for its various industry initiatives on April 7th at 10 A.M at ISC West in Sand Convention Center, Las Vegas. Manufacturers and end users will discuss and demonstrate how real-world solutions have moved from concept to development using the PLAI specification.  Faster and efficient security admini...

Automatic Systems launches FirstLane 960 and FirstLane 970 security turnstiles with advanced safety features

Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, introduces FirstLane, its new security turnstile offering unbeatable value for money whilst ensuring safety and quality have not been compromised. With its modern and stylish design, FirstLane is perfectly suited to any type of architecture and its range of advanced technologies satisfies every need with regard to performance. The Firstlane series comprises of two models: FirstLane 960 and FirstLane 970. Both offer...

LifeSafety Power adds FlexPower BCLASS integrated Brivo enclosures to its power portfolio

LifeSafety integrates LSP FlexPower product line with Brivo access control elements LifeSafety Power® Inc., the industry leader in Smart Power Solutions and patented remote networking capabilities, has a new partnership that provides seamless, mechanical integration of power and access control hardware in a single solution combining Brivo Access Control elements with the LSP FlexPower® product line. Mechanical integration of power and access control hardware LifeSafe...

Integrated Biometrics releases Kojak FAP 60 Appendix F Certified fingerprint scanner at Connect:ID 2016

Kojak will enable fast enrolment and verification of large groups of people, with capability of capturing ten prints in ten seconds or less Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is revolutionising the industry yet again, with the release of its Kojak FAP 60 Appendix F Certified ten print and roll live scanner. Rugged and lightweight, Kojak will run off of a laptop, tablet or mobile phone without an a...

ISC West 2016: SRI Identity IOM access control tablet offers iris recognition for superior access control

IOM access control tablet fuses access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities SRI Identity™, a line of business of SRI International, recently introduced its IOM Access Control Tablet for mainstream access control applications. The tablet fuses an access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities to establish a new benchmark for cost-effective value and functionality. It joins the SRI Identity portfoli...

Nedap to display MOOV access control systems for vehicle entrances at Intertraffic 2016 in Amsterdam

MOOV is not only suited for City Access Control, it also has a dedicated module for vehicle access management Nedap - leading specialist in vehicle identification and detection technology - launches the next generation of its solutions for vehicle access control. Nedap MOOV is the world’s first access control system specifically designed for vehicle entrances in cities and parking facilities. With this new solution Nedap responds to the worldwide trend towards smarter ci...

Camden Door Controls now offers affordable two-day air shipping service to all US cities

The air shipping capabilities will help dealers and integrators get the job done on time and on budget Camden Door Controls, an industry-leading provider of innovative, high quality and competitively priced door activation, control and locking products, is pleased to announce it is now offering two-day air shipping to all cities in the USA, at the same low cost as standard ground delivery. Camden ranks as the only manufacturer providing this option. Online tracking service "...

Jim Cisneros appointed as AMAG Technology's Vice President, Technical Services

Jim will work out of the Torrance, California office, and will report to COO, Howard Johnson AMAG Technology is proud to welcome Jim Cisneros as Vice President, Technical Services.  Jim will oversee all aspects of the Technical Services team globally, including Technical Support, Professional Services and Education/Training. He will work out of the Torrance, California office, and will report to Chief Operating Officer, Howard Johnson. Background in IT services “I...

AMAG appoints Justin Wilmas as Director of Sales for Eastern North America

Justin will be responsible for management and leadership of all sales activities in Eastern North America AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, has hired Justin Wilmas as its Director of Sales, East Region. This newly created position will provide additional support and exceptional customer service to Symmetry resellers, consultants and end users, and Justin will be responsible for the management...

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy PM and Minister of Interior inaugurates ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the “Aftershock 2” live demonstration on responding to crises and emergencies Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated on Tuesday the activities of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016). The ev...

ACT announces new ACTpro 1520e single-door IP controller

Access control manufacturer ACT has released a single-door IP controller aimed at new and existing customers. Distributed intelligence, anti passback and other features The ACTpro 1520e gives integrators ultimate flexibility. They can install the controller using IP at every door, create a hub from RS485 or, most importantly, expand using Ethernet by exploiting the unit’s dual Ethernet switch. The controller is both flexible and scalable. New clients will usually opt to connect the ACTp...

Number of DHF qualified powered gates specialists rises past 600

The demand for the DHF training scheme demonstrates the industry's commitment to raise levels of powered gate safety in the UK The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that the number of powered gate installation engineers and specialists to successfully complete its gate safety diploma course has topped 600. Training is provided by the DHF Powered Gate Group which represents the leading companies which manufacture, supply, install and maintain powered automat...

PSA security partners with BluBØX to offer security systems with latest cloud, web, mobile and biometric technology

The partnership allows PSA integrators to offer their customers a security system built with the latest technologies BluBØX Security Inc. recently announced a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute its web-cloud security system that provides access, alarms, visitors, video, and biometrics for the physical security industry. Through the new partnership, PSA Integrators will be able to offer their customers a security system built with the latest Cloud, Web,...

Cortech Developments Datalog software helps integrate range of smart building technology for the Birmingham City University

All security and life safety sub systems are managed through Datalog located within the City Centre Campus With over 23,500 students from 80 different countries, Birmingham City University is one of the largest universities in the UK. Steeped in rich heritage, the University constantly invests in improvements to their facilities, ensuring that students benefit from a state-of-the-art learning environment.   The University has recently invested £260m in a majo...

BSIA Information Destruction section to exhibit at ICO’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference

The event will provide data protection practitioners with an opportunity to hear presentations on a range of topical issues The British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction section will be exhibiting at the upcoming Information Commissioner’s Office’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference. The event, which will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Monday 14th March, provides data protection practitioners wit...

ISC West 2016: Security Industry Association to offer Certified Security Project Manager exam

The CSPM is designed to evaluate candidates seeking certification in security project management The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) exam during ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 6. ISC West exhibition and conference 2016 Produced by ISC Events, ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the United States. Those attending the ISC West exhibition and c...

AlliedBarton Security Services to host Workplace Violence seminars in Nashville

AlliedBarton's presentation will feature Crisis Management expert, Bruce Blythe AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, in partnership with the Metro Nashville Police Department, will host two seminars on Workplace Violence on Tuesday, April 5, 2015, at the Music City Center located at 700 Korean Veterans Boulevard, Nashville. Understanding the violent mind The morning seminar with be held from 8:00 a.m. to...

SMI Mobile Verification System integrates with AMAG Symmetry V8 access control system

AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that SMI is a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Programme.  As a certified partner, SMI’s Mobile Verification System integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 Access Control System.   AMAG Technology and SMI cooperatively tested and certified this integration. Extending access control beyond physi...

Vigitron completes inter-operational testing for Paxton Access' IP/PoE based products

Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with its Design Centre services to offer reliable networks Vigitron Inc., the leading manufacturer of infrastructure solutions for analogue, IP, and HD systems, is pleased to announce it has completed inter-operational testing for IP/PoE based products from Paxton Access Inc., market leader in IP access control, door entry and building intelligence systems. Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with the...

British Security Industry Association opens 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations

BSIA Awards acknowledge achievements of apprentices involved in installation of alarms, CCTV, access control The British Security Industry Association has recently opened the 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations. These esteemed awards recognise the very best emerging talent from the electronic security industry. Acknowledging security apprentices Awarded by the BSIA, the Apprentice Installer Awards serve to acknowledge the achievements of second and third year ap...

ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions products now available at Lincoln Security’s new trade counter

New counter stocks ASSA ABLOY products including door closers & UNION StrongBOLT mortice locks Lincoln Security has opened a new trade counter that showcases products from ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. The new trade counter stocks a range of ASSA ABLOY UK products including door closers, UNION’s popular StrongBOLT® mortice locks, as well as panic and emergency device exits from the Eximo&...