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IFSEC 2015: TDSi's MIFARE and Proximity reader versions to be introduced

The new versions are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire for added security and flexibility Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be introducing the benefits of its new range of readers to visitors; on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2015. The new range, which includes new versions of its MIFARE and Proximity Readers, are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire, for added security and flexibility. The new range of readers is an important addition to TDSi's...

Honeywell launches Command and Control Suite - smart building technology

Honeywell today announced the next generation of smart building technology, Command and Control Suite, which turns complex facility data into recommendations and easy-to-implement changes that help boost business outcomes — lowering costs, minimising risk and reducing downtime. By combining intelligent automation, advanced analytics and visualisation with the simplified user experience of today’s home and mobile electronics, Command and Control Suite links building automation and th...

Anviz Global C2 Pro Time and Attendance Fingerprint Terminal scans in under 0.5 seconds

Anviz Global is presenting its latest innovation onto the market for the summer of 2015. C2 Pro: The Time and Attendance Fingerprint terminal is the fastest, safest and more stable model of its kind. Ultra-fast scanning & comfortable operation C2 Pro is faster than a blink of an eye; the fingerprint scan takes less than 0.5 seconds –most products worldwide in the sector have an average scan of 0.8 to 1 seconds-. It also has an A20 Dual Core, 1 GHz processor that allows to store 5,000...

Moxa's formal education and certification program launched

The Moxa University aims to ensure smooth knowledge transfer across the supply and value chains The new Moxa University is a formal education and certification program to impart profound knowledge of network design, installation and maintenance to Moxa´s distribution partners. Moxa's increasingly strong footprint in industrial installations across Europe has been a major achievement, and a source of pride for Moxa´s European team. The reliable operation of the...

Apollo acquires Protection 1 and ASG Security

The newly created company enables Apollo to generate $500 million annual revenue Protection 1, a leading full-service business and home security company in the United States, recently announced it has signed definitive agreements to be acquired by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”). By partnering with Apollo, one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, Protection...

NXT-ID subsidiary to participate as Team Battelle member for TIES Contract Award

3D-ID LLC has a suite of 3D facial recognition products developed for government & law enforcement NXT-ID, Inc., announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, a company engaged in biometric identification is an official contractor under Team Battelle for the biometrics technology portion of the recently awarded TIES (Technical Information Engineering Services) Unrestricted Suite Contract from the Department of the Army. Biometric identification 3D-ID LLC has a s...

ASSA ABLOY partner ACS to exhibit SOAA-compatible Aperio offline locks integrated with PLAN access control system at IFSEC 2015

Aperio Offline cylinders and escutcheons with MIFARE Classic and MIFARE DESFire RFID readers now support SOAA As the technology behind wireless locks becomes faster and more widespread, customers need to know their locks are future-proofed and compatible. That’s why leaders in the access control industry developed the Standard Offline Access Application (SOAA) for battery-powered locks. ASSA ABLOY’s Offline Aperio® cylinders and escutcheons with MIFARE Clas...

IFSEC 2015 keeps security industry abreast with latest technologies & developments

IFSEC International will launch a brand new zone within the show - Innovation Arena 2015 has already seen major incidences that have tested the security industry across the globe and as threats continue to evolve IFSEC Internationalhas a crucial part to play in keeping the industry abreast of the latest technologies, developments and best practices. Taking place at ExCeL London IFSEC International 2015 will run from 16-18 June. IFSEC International has been at the heart of...

New PERCo IRP-01 reader post for entrance points

PERCo has designed the new IRP-01 reader post – an elegant solution for convenient reader location at the entrance points. IRP01 reader post is an up-market model that offers an elegant solution for entrance points of banks, administrative buildings, business centres and other sites with the highest requirements for design and comfort. The reader post can operate in different systems using RS-485 and Wiegand connection interfaces. The output format must be selected and set at the time of...

ZKAccess BioCam 300 wins ESX Innovation Award

ZKAccess BioCam 300 won in the access control - readers/keypads category ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, has been honored with the ESX Innovation Award. The ZKAccess BioCam 300 won in the Access Control: Readers/Keypads category. The ESX Innovation Awards honour industry products and services for their innovative technology, design or application. Winners were selected by a panel of judges who evaluated the products and services entered for their...

PSA Security's National Deployment Program unveiled

The programme brings real time integrator search and mapping capabilities online to PSA integrators PSA Security Network® recently unveiled a new platform for its National Deployment Program, bringing real time integrator search and mapping capabilities online to PSA integrators. The National Deployment Program provides PSA integrators the opportunity to substantially build and grow their businesses using a robust database that features comprehensive searching and mapping...

Boon Edam turnstile entrances for Hofstra University, New York

For entrances within residential complexes, Hofstra uses Boon Edam’s transparent, Turnlock 200EL Boon Edam Inc. recently announced that Hofstra University, in New York, continues to roll out installation of turnstile entrances to eventually cover all of their residence halls for increased safety and security. Located 25 miles east of New York City in Hempstead, Long Island, Hofstra University campus boasts 115 buildings on 240 acres, 1180 faculty members and over 7000 f...

IFSEC 2015 releases details for Safe Cities feature

Safe Cities will provide thought leadership sessions to provide more insight into this concept IFSEC International 2015 has released details for this year’s Safe Cities feature which will focus on the protection of larger urban areas, critical national infrastructure and business continuity at London’s ExCeL from 16-18 June. Suited for senior and strategic personnel responsible for the protection of major assets within a city, Safe Cities will provide high lev...

SureView receives OnGuard version 7.0 factory certification

SureView Systems, a global provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software, announced recently that it has received Lenel factory certification for the latest version of OnGuard access control software, version 7.0, through the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). SureView’s Immix® central station and command center software platforms interface with the OnGuard system to help end users gain a high level of situational awareness to enhance security. A...

AMAG appoints Ramon Grado as VP of International Sales

Mr. Grado has taken over responsibility for sales across the Latin/South America region AMAG Technology, the market leading access control and video management company, is pleased to announce that Ramon Grado, Vice President of International Sales has taken over responsibility for sales across the Latin/South America (LATAM) region.  In this new role, Ramon is responsible for the overall coordination, functional management and leadership of all sales activities across thi...

Speakers confirmed for Tavcom Training Theatre at IFSEC 2015

Tavcom is ideally placed to provide visitors with an overview of the important issues impacting on the electronic security world Tavcom has announced the confirmed line-up of speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise at the Tavcom Training Theatre during this year’s IFSEC International exhibition. As in previous years, the diversity of the subject matter covered by the free to attend lectures in the Tavcom Training Theatre which is being sponsored b...

ONVIF to exhibit at IFSEC International 2015

ONVIF will host a Profile Q Quick Install Challenge as well as provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it will be an exhibitor at IFSEC International 2015 in London, June 16-18, 2015. On stand D530, ONVIF will host a Quick Install Challenge for its newest profile, Profile Q, and will also provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S to...

Record attendee numbers for Secutech 2015

18th edition of Secutech took place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Insightful fringe activities covered wide spectrum of industry sectors One of the most influential international exhibitions for security professionals, Secutech, successfully concluded its 2015 edition on a high note. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 18th edition of Secutech utilised 35,875 square metre of exhibition space from 28 – 30 A...

Commercial UAV Show Asia 2015 foresees 800+ visitors

Event will gather leaders in their field to discuss the various uses of UAV’s across sectors Join over 800 visitors from a range of industries who will be gathering in Singapore to discuss the enormous potential of unmanned technology in Asia at the Commercial UAV Show Asia 2015. Happening at Suntec Singapore from 30 June – 1 July 2015, learn from thought provoking case studies on the use of UAV’s in agriculture, energy, conservation, security, and constr...

Sensor Access launches Vantage Point access control solution

Sensor Access is proud to launch the Vantage Point access control solution to the market. Vantage Point software has been built utilising the latest software development tools. It has been designed with a simple and intuitive user experience in mind. Utilising Microsofts' .NET 4Framework and using SQL 2012 ensures a high performance, stable and scalable system that one can rely on. High end specifications The controllers feature high end specifications with adapted high speed encrypted data c...

CNL Software, Automatic Sea Vision announce technology partnership

Partnership will offer real-time situational awareness with maritime detection & tracking data CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has entered into a technology partnership with Automatic Sea Vision (ASV), developers of the first video content analytics (VCA) software editor 100% dedicated to the marine environment. Founded in 2001, ASV develops innovative software solutions designed to automate maritime surveillan...

Milestone Systems & Bosch Access Control’s certified integration to feature at IFSEC 2015

Integration was achieved with user interface via the Bosch system & upgraded with XProtect ACM in 2014 Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is integrated with Bosch Access Control – and has been certified with full documentation of testing results and best practice for optimal configurations. This means that Bosch and Milestone customers can count on a reliable, interoperable solution, and installing partners can take advantage of th...

ZF Electronic's CHERRY family of smart card readers

ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie, LLC introduces the new CHERRY family of smart card readers, with a choice of contact, contactless and dual interface models. The JT-0100WB-2 (contact), JT-0200WB-2 (contactless) and the JT-0300WB-2 (dual interface) models offer durable and practical transparent solutions for any smart card reader requirement. Easy operation These new Class 1 terminal smart card readers use bidirectional communication for both contact and contactless smart cards. All mode...

CEM announces winners of Business Partner of the Year Awards 2015

The Awards honours its EMEA business partners for their high levels of sales and significant project wins in their respective regions CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 CEM Business Partner of the Year Awards, EMEA. Securitas received the CEM Business Partner of the Year award for their success in Europe, LMG for UK & Ireland, Majees Technical Services LLC for Middle East, and Afrisec Group f...

JFC Solutions to represent ISONAS in Canada

ISONAS has strengthened its sales team by bringing JFC Solutions on board ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced the selection of JFC Solutions, a top manufacturer’s representative firm to represent them in Canada.  ISONAS has strengthened its sales team by bringing JFC Solutions on board to increase its penetration into the Canadian market. For over 18 years, JFC Solutions has represented high profile manufacturers suc...

SIA's Jake Parker to testify at House Homeland Security Committee hearing

The hearing chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 Jake Parker, director of government relations at the Security Industry Association(SIA), will appear as a witness at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, “Examining DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Engagement with Academia and Industry,” chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Academia and private company collaboration The Subco...

SIA commends U.S. Senate for extending African Growth and Opportunity Act

The bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the U.S. Senate for approving the bipartisan measure reauthorising the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), S. 1267, on May 14. In addition to extending the Act, which expires Sept. 30, the bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism to ensure compliance with fair trade practices required of Sub-Saharan countries...

SANS announces speakers and agenda for its European Security Awareness Summit

Event offers practical & theory sessions by teams working inside leading European organisations SANS has announced the speakers and agenda for the upcoming European Security Awareness Summit in London this July offering a blend of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by teams working inside leading European organisations. “We have taken a different approach this year to increase the level of peer discussion by theming our groups around different subject...

Essentra to exhibit alongside Magicard at IFSEC 2015

The Magicard Helix can apply a secure visible watermark to each card during the re-transfer process Visitors to IFSEC International 2015 will be among the first in Europe to see a preview of the new Magicard Helix re-transfer ID card printer with built-in visual security. Magicard Helix featuring HoloKoteTM The Magicard Helix is the world’s first re-transfer printer which can apply a secure visible watermark to each card during the re-transfer process. Using an evo...

Matrix COSEC access control solution

Matrix COSEC Access Control is flexible and scalable solution to meet access control requirement of all organisations irrespective of its size, layout, locations and timings. It allows controlling access on three simultaneous dimensions – user, zone and time by answering the three fundamental questions about who, where and when. Key features For enterprises, SME and SOHO 10 to 1 million users 1 to 65,000 entry points Multiple credentials Biometric: palm vein, fingerprint RFI...