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NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will welcome high-level government and military representatives The inaugural edition of NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will take place in the European Union's latest member: The Republic of Croatia. In collaboration with our event partner, CARINA (the Croatian Customs Authority), this two-day event will include a conference as well as an exhibition and a maritime security demonstration in the port of Split. NCT Mar...

The new CA3000 software provides robust access control functionality and seamless integration with alarms ContinentalAccess, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., has recently released new CA3000 version 2.9 software, that not only provides robust access control functionality and seamless integration with alarms, locking and a growing list of video systems, but offers a host of many new sought-after features including; the ability to run the CardAccess 3000 and asso...

Quintron Systems, Inc., the recognised leader in advanced interoperable voice systems and physical access control/intrusion detection systems, recently announced the RDS-1 network appliance technology, making the deployment of small access control systems faster, less expensive, and more reliable. “This ‘traditional server replacement’ delivers everything needed for an eight door system, upgradable to 32 doors, in a single pre-configured device,” said Richard Finnegan, V....

Exacq Technologies is pleased to announce integration with exacqVision and Kantech EntraPass 6.01 access control software which allows users to view live and recorded exacqVision video in EntraPass.         This integration enables users to simultaneously visually monitor and control doors, and search for video linked to access control events such the cause of a forced door alarm.This integration requires an exacqVision server 5.8.2 or later with a current exacqVisi...

Allegion will operate a 45,000-square-foot integrated plant in Bogota, Colombia Allegion plc, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced the acquisition of certain assets of Schlage Lock de Colombia S.A., the second largest mechanical lock manufacturer in that country with revenues of approximately US$12 million. The acquisition of certain assets of the privately-owned company, which has distribution in other South and Central American cou...

David D. Petratis, chairman, president and CEO will conduct a conference call for analysts and investors Allegion plc, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, released its 2013 fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. ET. On Thursday, February 20, David D. Petratis, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Patrick Shannon, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will conduct a conference call f...

Brian joins Keyscan with over 25 years of robust experience in the public and private sector security arenas Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce Brian Shrake has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, US Mid-Atlantic region. In his role Brian will be responsible for managing all Keyscan sales and distribution initiatives in Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. “We welcome Brian to his new role with Keyscan,&rd...

INSIDE will run three demos that combine a high-security VPN with secure authentication INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, announces it will demonstrate its secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) client at Mobile World Congress, Feb 24 – 27. INSIDE Secure VPN provides the highest level of protection for the most demanding enterprise and government data - the target of the ever-increasing amounts of mobile malware. &nbs...

HID Global will highlight its solutions for secure access to Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it will showcase its healthcare security offerings that solve strong authentication challenges for IT security and patient information privacy at this year’s HIMSS in Orlando, Florida. The company will showcase its layered approach to patient data protection and health record secur...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced the new Signage Station app for its Turbo NAS series, providing a seamless solution for designing, publishing, and sharing multimedia contents with access controls. Users can download the iArtist Lite software to design the digital signage content, upload to the Turbo NAS, and share the contents using the web-based Signage Station. Visitors can view the content on smart phones, tablets and laptops, and share by emails or social networking sites. People use...

Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN 500DT meets new procurement guidelines that took effect on January 1, 2014 Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN 500DT is included among “qualified” technologies for Explosive Trace Detection on the TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology Lists (ACSTL) and meets new procurement guidelines that took effect on January 1, 2014. A reliable trace detection system used to screen cargo, packages or baggage, the IONSCAN 500DT uses Ion Mobility Spect...

VdS CEO Robert Reinermann was able to donate €5,000 each to representatives of the four charity organisations VdS employees welcomed the New Year with a fund-raising campaign, which was also supported by the customers of Europe’s No 1 institute for safety and security. Thanks to their generous commitment, VdS CEO Robert Reinermann was able to donate € 5,000 each to representatives of the four charity organisations ’wünschdirwas (make a wish), wir...

Honeywell recently announced an update to the iOS App for Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 that simplifies set-up while bringing all of the power and capability of the Honeywell Total Connect website to Apple® iPad and iPad mini® devices. Providing the same user experience, features and functionality across Web and iPad applications extends the value and reach of Honeywell Total Connect, the award-winning solution that lets consumers use mobile devices to remotely control their security syste...

The acquisition extends HID Global’s portfolio while positioning the company to deliver new identity solutions HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Lumidigm, a global leader in authentication solutions that use multispectral imaging technology, software, and biometric fingerprint sensors to authenticate identities with a high degree of certainty. The acquisition extends HID Global’s authentication portfo...

The scheme aims to provide all students with a local business expert as a mentor to help develop skills John Davies, the Managing Director of Poole-based security solutions manufacturer TDSi is taking part in a Student Mentoring scheme for Sixth Form students at The Bourne Academy in Bournemouth. The scheme aims to provide all the students with a local business expert as a mentor to help them develop skills that will help in their post-studies careers. John Commented, &ld...

Ryan Gregory was promoted to manager of the Systems and Solutions team for business development Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, recently announced the promotion of Ryan Gregory to manager of the Systems and Solutions team for business development in North America. “Axis has always been a long-term company and this new team is a testament to our commitment to growing with the industry and continuing to meet our partners’ and end customers&r...

The sale of G4S Cash Solutions is completed for an aggregate consideration of C$110 million G4S, the leading global integrated security company, announces that the sale of G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Limited has completed for an aggregate consideration of approximately C$110 million. G4S remains fully committed to the security market in Canada and will continue to provide a wide range of security services to its many local, national and multinational customers. With integrat...

ADI selected Arecont Vision as its Vendor of the Year for the United States and CDVI for Canada ADI recently announced the recipients of its 2013 Vendor Awards. ADI selected Arecont Vision its Vendor of the Year for the United States, and CDVI for Canada. ADI also recognised vendors in the categories of New Product of the Year, Best Sales Support, Best Marketing Support, Rookie Vendor of the Year, and Best Supplier Delivery Performance. Each year, ADI recognises key suppliers...

 Dealers across North America will have access to the full line of solutions, including the FlexPower product family ADI announced recently it has expanded its offering to include power products from LifeSafety Power for security, video surveillance, access and mass notification. Dealers across North America will have access to the full line of solutions, including the FlexPower product family, that offer modular, multi-listed and highly configurable power products to sim...

Genetec was praised for its progressive employee programmes and for offering an outstanding place to work Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has been recognised as one of the top employers in Montréal for the eighth year in a row. Evaluated by the editors of Mediacorp Canada Inc., Genetec was praised for its progressive and forward-thinking employee programmes and for offering an outstanding place to work. Genetec o...

Two free workshops already organised include Security Solutions Theatre and  Policing, Military and Emergency Response Theatre The success of Counter Terror Expo, the largest international counter terrorism and security event of its kind, is in large part due to its practical relevance to everyone involved in working to protect the world against those with the intention and the ability to cause harm. One of the key features of Counter Terror Expo 2014 will be its high le...

Professor Martin Gill is expected to present on how offenders get around security measures at ASIS 2014 ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Professor Martin Gill, Criminologist and Managing Director of Perpetuity Research & Consultancy International (UK) will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 5th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition. ASIS Middle East 2014 will be held on 16-18 February 201...

SALTO Systems European profile GEO cylinders have received BZ+ physical security equipment certification from VdS, one of Germany’s leading independent testing institutions for fire protection and security. As approved by VdS, these electronic cylinders deliver high levels of protection against picking attacks and medium protection against aggravated burglary. They are approved for use as ancillary control equipment alongside burglar alarm systems (according to VdS 2119). They come with i...

Napco Commercial Platform supports UL commercial wireless, addressable & conventional devices (ideal for cost-effective system upgrades). No matter what application, 32 to 255 pts of fire &/or intrusion, Napco Commercial Systems offer competitive advantages – like proven wireless that saves up to 75% of the labour. Win accounts with more cost-competitive/attractive proposals by saving on labour with Napco's full line of dependable UL Commercial-Grade wireless devices. Cut costs on...

Members of the Honeywell Security Channel Partner Programme receive sales, marketing, and training benefits Honeywell recently announced the signing of the 100th member to its Channel Partner Programme. Developed to reward top customers and foster long term, mutually beneficial relationships, the Channel Partner Programme was launched in May 2013 and is currently running in six countries: UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Recognising the variati...

Safe Cities Asia is attended by over 300 senior security professionals WBR are delighted to announce Asia's leading and most senior event focused on helping city governments, agencies, and key municipal leaders address global public security and safety challenges, taking place on 27th – 30th May 2014 in Singapore. The Safe Cities Asia conference and exhibition brings together first responders, city authorities, central government departments and the private sector who a...

Fermax attended the event with its two latest big hitters: Smile and Lynx The whole security and protection-related trade turns its gaze towards Dubai at the start of each year, as this is where - in 10 rooms of the Dubai Exhibition and Convention Centre - Intersec is held, an unmissable global rendezvous. In 2014 the fair, held from 19 to 21 January, played host to over 1200 exhibitors from 54 countries. Fermax attended the event with its two latest big hitters: Smile an...

Sweden-based Nordic Alarm is one of the leading security system suppliers in their home market. Their comprehensive security system Nordic Integral covers the diverse sectors of corporate security from access control to CCTV. Nordic Alarm now complements its Nordic Integral system reader options by Idesco’s MIFARE readers, in Quattro and Slim Pin housings. With the latest security features and advanced, versatile reader functions, these less energy consuming new generation MIFARE readers c...

Alarm Lock, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., announced recently that its increasingly popular Trilogy Networx Wireless PIN and Prox access locks & keypads are now integrated with Lenel OnGuard integrated access control & video security platform. As a Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program Partner, Alarm Lock products (PL, PDL and DL-Series) were fully-tested and certified by Lenel's quality assurance department for use with OnGuard v6.6 and 6.5. Integrated capabilities includ...

The updated pages contain the latest information on TRI-ED's products, services, branches and training events TRI-ED Distribution is pleased to announce the release of its new, state-of-the-art website, featuring a more contemporary design and user-friendly menus that allow visitors to easily navigate through each section. The updated pages contain the latest information on TRI-ED's products, services, branches and training events. Many new enhancements have also been made to...