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System Galaxy access control solution now on GSA Approved Products List with FIPS 201 approval

Following an extensive testing and evaluation process, System Galaxy from Galaxy Control Systems has earned Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 201 (FIPS 201) Certification and is now on the GSA Approved Products List (APL) in the PACS Infrastructure category. “U.S. Government agencies rely on the GSA Approved Product List to identify solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the federal government, and we are proud that System Galaxy met the rigorous testing requi...

Camden Door Controls' CV-550SPK standalone keypad with proximity card reader

Camden Door Controls has released its new CV-550SPK surface mount, weather and vandal resistant, backlit, stand-alone keypad with proximity card reader. Benefits of keypad/reader The HID format prox reader and keypad supports up to 2,000 users with card, PIN, or card and PIN access. Rugged and attractive, the keypad/reader is designed for high traffic indoor and outdoor applications. CV-550SPK features a cast metal housing with fully potted electronics, making CV-550SPK both weather (IP 65 ra...

RoadPixel RPX-SMARTCLIENT ANPR solution for car dealerships

RoadPixel have launched RPX-SMARTCLIENT, an innovative ANPR solution specifically designed for Car Dealerships. The turnkey system is designed to help dealerships form a more personal and long lasting relationship with their customers by improving the visit experience. Issues alerts to staff With the use of ANPR technology, RPX-SMARTCLIENT is able to issue alerts to staff as soon as a customer or potential customer arrives on site. For the Service team this means that once a customer arrives o...

ASSA ABLOY Phoenix urges local businesses to support Maricopa Heat Relief Network

ASSA ABLOY Phoenix organised a company-wide water donation challenge during the month of July ASSA ABLOY Phoenix is urging fellow local businesses to get involved in the Maricopa Association of Government’s Heat Relief Network in downtown Phoenix. Local organisations that have joined the Heat Relief Network are helping provide hydration, refuge and wellness checks for homeless, elderly and people with disabilities during extreme hot weather. With temperatures consistentl...

PSA-TEC 2016's calls for presentation now open

TEC 2016 is the premier education and networking event that is open to everyone in the physical security industry PSA Security Network (www.psasecurity.com), the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced the call for presentations for the TEC 2016 security conference will be open August 24 – September 14, 2015. The theme of TEC 2016 is “Beyond the Edge.”  Premier education and networking event TEC 2016 is the premier...

Matrix Comsec to showcase access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions at IFSEC Malaysia 2015

Matrix will showcase its access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions at the event Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade security and telecom solutions is participating in a leading trade fair for Safety & Security - IFSEC, Malaysia. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions. COSEC ARC IP based access control During IFSEC,...

BSIA’s Export Council members to exhibit at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2015 in Malaysia

As part of the UK Pavilion, organised by BSIA, Pyronix and TDSi will be showcasing the latest in security technology Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council are preparing to exhibit at IFSEC Southeast Asia, the region’s leading security, fire and safety exhibition and conference, which takes place from 2nd – 4th September in Kuala Lumpur. Billed by organisers, UBM Malaysia, as the centre for local security buyers and decision ma...

Essentra provides Magicard Rio Pro printer, software and ID card stock to create national DID card for disabled people

The card works as certified ID for anyone who is registered as blind or is receiving qualifying disability benefits The ID cards which when printed, look similar to a driving licence, negate the need for people to have to carry around documents to verify their disabilities. The idea to create a national Disabled Identification (DID) Card was thought up by Tanya Beaney following her observation that there were an increasing number of comments being posted on social media s...

IFSEC SEA 2015, a leading security, fire and safety exhibition, to commence from September 2

IFSEC SEA 2015 is a highly anticipated event among industry professionals Next week, South-East Asia’s leading Security, Fire and Safety exhibition and conference, IFSEC Southeast Asia (IFSEC SEA), will open its doors from 2 - 4 September, 2015 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. As part of the world’s leading portfolio of security, fire and safety events, IFSEC SEA 2015 is a highly anticipated event among industry professionals. “While th...

Microsemi's SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 FPGAs pass DPA countermeasure validation programme

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently announced its SmartFusion®2 system-on-chip (SoC) field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and IGLOO®2 FPGAs have successfully passed certification for resistance to differential power analysis (DPA) in the DPA Countermeasure Validation Programme developed by Rambus Cryptography Research Division. This allows Microsemi to use the prestigious Cryptogra...

IHS publishes 2011 - 2015 trend report on smart home energy management devices

Report analyses market potential for smart home energy management devices as well as in-depth analysis across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia According to a recently published IHS report (Smart Home Energy Management Devices Report – 2015) analysing the market for demand-response enabled smart home energy management devices, in-home displays and smart thermostats will lead the way in terms of installed base numbers but will generate less revenue than smart appliances &ndash...

Security Institute recognises contribution of two companies and two individuals for their support at Westminster Abbey

The presentations were made by Institute Chairman Garry Evanson CSyP, FSyI Recently The Security Institute (SyI) recognised the contribution of two companies and two individuals who have supported the Institute over the last few years by hosting a presentation at Westminster Abbey. The presentations were made by Institute Chairman Garry Evanson CSyP, FSyI. Firstly, SyI recognised Insafe International for their continued support to a number of Institute events including sponso...

SALTO and partner EMS Distribution to exhibit Clay wireless locking solution at MLA Expo 2015

Clay is a secure cloud based wireless locking solution that provides locksmiths with a smart access control system SALTO Systems, together with partner EMS Distribution, will be presenting Clay by SALTO on Stand 217 at this year’s MLA Expo, at Telford International Centre 2 – 4 October. In a world where everything is getting smarter, people are looking for new solutions that make sense in an increasingly digital world. They want to substitute mechanical locks with...

HID integrates Lumidigm biometrics with OMNIKEY contactless smart card readers

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has integrated the company’s Lumidigm® biometrics technology with its widely deployed OMNIKEY® contactless smart card readers to simplify identity validation for citizen ID and many financial, healthcare and other commercial applications. With the Lumidigm® V-Series V371 fingerprint reader, program administrators can verify users’ identities by having them present a card, fingerpr...

IHS report: Brazilian electronic access control market to struggle before positive growth in 2017

(see bigger image) Access control market in Brazil is forecast to decline by 1.2% in 2015 and decline by another 0.8% in 2016 before growth returns in 2017 Blake Kozak, Principal Analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS Inc., in his research note discusses about the current state of the Brazilian market for electronic access control. While the 2014 Brazilian market for electronic access control equipment reached an estimated $92 million, the latest informati...

Heald HT1 Raptor anti-terrorist security barrier awarded UK, European and US patents

HT1 Raptor combines the high security of a roadblocker with the flexibility of a shallow mounted bollard East Yorkshire firm Heald Ltd has been awarded the UK, European and US patents for its HT1-Raptor anti-terrorist security barrier. The innovative system combines the high security of a roadblocker with the flexibility of a shallow mounted bollard. Installation at high-security sites Crash tests for Hornsea-based Heald Ltd’s range of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)...

Allegion provides downloadable Fire Door Hardware Checklist to promote fire door inspection and maintenance

The list will assist in avoiding common issues, like unsuitable hinges, that result in gaps around the frame Specialist security manufacturer, Allegion, is providing those responsible for installing and maintaining fire door hardware with a new tool – a downloadable Fire Door Hardware Checklist. Allegion has created the easy-to-use checklist to promote higher standards of fire door inspection and maintenance. By following each simple step, trade professionals can be con...

LifeSafety Power, Gallagher to integrate access control solutions with UL-listed enclosures

Gallagher now incorporates LifeSafety Power enclosure as part of its access control product suite LifeSafety Power® and Gallagher have announced a partnership to integrate Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-listed powered cabinets into Gallagher’s leading access control solution. Gallagher - a global provider of integrated  access control, intruder alarms management and perimeter protection, now incorporates a LifeSafety Power enclosure as part of the company&rsquo...

TDSi holds a fundraising Bake Off event for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice

The event raised £65 for Julia’s House and proved to be a highly enjoyable event for everyone involved The team at TDSi’s Poole headquarters has held a ‘Bake Off’ event to raise money for Dorset and Wiltshire Children's Hospices Julia's House (registered charity number 1067125). Helping the cause TDSi's Marketing Co-ordinator, Sophie Wilkins commented, “The Bake Off is the latest activity we have run to keep the fundraising momentum go...

Farpointe Data’s Stephen Sheppard returns to strengthen partner relations

Farpointe Data’s Stephen sheppard is a 30-year veteran of the security industry Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that, after approximately a six month absence, Stephen "Shep" Sheppard is back at the company to persuade worldwide integrators and access control manufacturers to partner with Farpointe Data and bring safe, secure access control to their own customers. Sheppard i...

SIA announces Securing New Ground 2015 conference agenda

SNGTM takes a broad look the latest research, and commercial and industrial market trends in the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda for Securing New Ground® (SNGTM), the security industry’s top executive conference, scheduled for Oct. 28-29, 2015, at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. The SNGTM 2015 This executive forum takes a comprehensive look at the state of the security industry, the latest research,...

AMAG's Symmetry Preferred Partner Programme for technology partners

The program is now managed by Vice President of Products, David Ella, a Symmetry product expert AMAG Technology, a leading provider of access control, video management and end-to-end security management solutions, announces its Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Programme. Formerly known as the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Programme, the new name reflects how important this program is to AMAG and its technology partners to come together and deliver an integrated solutio...

TycoIS Kantech KT-1 access controller now available

Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), the leading security systems integrator, announces the availability of Kantech KT-1, a cost-effective, elegant and easy-to-install access control solution. Designed to scale for small- to medium-sized business (SMB) customers as well as enterprise customers, this single-entry controller offers the flexibility to expand with growing business security needs. The KT-1 solution is part of TycoIS’ small business value line, extending commercial-grade security...

PSA to distribute Identiv’s uTrust TS Readers

PSA Security Network to distribute Identiv uTrust reader platform and uTrust SmartID credentials Identiv, Inc. recently announced it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute Identiv’s uTrust TS Premises Readers and credentials. PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, owned by the most progressive security integrators throughout North America. These leading security systems integrators are responsibl...

inter airport Europe 2015 Innovation Awards now open for online voting

The products & services in areas such as energy efficiency, modern airports and baggage handling have been submitted inter airport Europe 2015, held from 6-9 October 2015, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre, will once again present Innovation Awards in the four exhibition categories interTERMINAL, interRAMP, interDATA and interDESIGN. The submission of entries from exhibiting companies at inter airport Europe 2015 is now closed. A variety of innovative products and services w...

All-over-IP Expo 2015 to witness latest security technology and innovations

All-over-IP Expo brings together recognised global ICT and security brands to educate local sales partners and end-customers Meeting the right people and getting hands on with the newest technology are central to the All-over-IP Expo experience. With new exhibitors joining the show in Moscow in 2015, local sales partners and end-customers have even a better opportunity. Latest innovations to be showcased In 2015, the latest innovations in video surveillance, data storage, ne...

ViconNet 8 video management software now available

Vicon Industries, Inc., trusted designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, announced the August 17th availability of the newest version of their popular video management software, ViconNet 8. This new version offers a more efficient system for managing video surveillance with faster and better organised video management and has strengthened the level of integration with all open-standard devices. In keeping with Vicon’s new directive to drive towards...

Suprema BioStation 2 biometric access control solution line up expanded

Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and security, announced the three additional RF card format variant models to its BioStation 2 line up. The new models support 125KHz EM, 125KHz HID Prox, and 13.56MHz HID iClass SE RF standards and complete the RF line up that already supported 13.56MHz MiFare/DesFire/DesFire EV1/Felica/NFC formats. The new additions will help Suprema to expand its customer base with specific RF card format requirements, especially in the US and UK. BioStation 2 blends po...

GreenPeak Technologies, leading RF-semiconductor company, opens office in Mumbai, India

GreenPeak has established Indian office in response to growing demand for its RF chips for Smart Home market GreenPeak Technologies, the leading low power RF-semiconductor company, recently announced that, as part of its ongoing expansion into international markets and following a period of significant growth in India, it opened a new office in Mumbai. GreenPeak has established the Indian office in response to the growing demand for its innovative RF chips for the operator/ser...

Security-Net adds three new member companies from North America

The new members include CONTAVA, A3 Communications, Inc. and A.C. Technical Systems Security-Net, a global provider of security integration services, announced recently that three member companies from across North America have joined the organisation, bringing its membership to more than twenty. Expanding services The new members include CONTAVA, A3 Communications, Inc. and A.C. Technical Systems, with headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta, Columbia, S.C., and Toronto, respecti...