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DRS and Thales venture demonstrates advanced mine-hunting capabilities with the US Navy

AAC T-SAS system is an upgraded version of the TSM 2054 Side Scan Sonar, which is towed from both manned and unmanned vessels Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC), a joint venture between DRS Technologies and Thales, successfully demonstrated advanced mine-hunting capabilities with the US Navy during the 2013 Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) Unmanned Systems (UxS) Campaign. By towing the unmanned high resolution synthetic aperture sonar (T-SAS), the system detected all exercise mines...

Intersec 2014 to break previous records in participation and attendance

Intersec 2014 will focus on areas including Commercial Security & Information Security, Safety & Health, and Fire & Rescue Safety, fire protection and security remain high on the priority lists of governments and corporate companies worldwide given the current uncertain scenario in many parts of the world. The Middle East region, replete with its crucial reserves of oil and natural gas, and boasting some of the fastest growing economies within its ranks, is bei...

COMPRION introduces new OTAbility test solution

After years of development and deployments across the globe, OTA mobile device management is now becoming a ubiquitous offering from carriers and manufacturers worldwide. The industry has recognised that this service can be used to promote new and exciting wireless data services and device upgrades that are becoming a much larger portion of their revenues. Thus, in addition to meeting customer needs through faster and easier software updates, OTA technology promises to provide wireless operators...

Gallagher to expand its operations in Thailand to support growing needs of ASEAN countries

Gallagher's Bangkok office will be open and operational by the end of the year New Zealand global security leader, Gallagher has announced plans to expand its operations in Thailand to support growing needs of the ASEAN countries. Sir William Gallagher, CEO of Gallagher, joined the official visit of New Zealand Prime Minister to Bangkok this month, as the company prepares to open an office and further establish its business in the region. The company already supports customer...

NXT-ID Inc. integrates its MobileBio Voicematch algorithm with the Wocket, a next generation payment identity product

NXT-ID Inc., a biometrics company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, announced recently that it has successfully ported its MobileBio Voicematch algorithm to its widely anticipated next generation payment and identity product -- the Wocket. The Wocket is a new class of biometrically secure mobile devices designed to bring the traditional wallet into the 21st century by providing the functionality of a wallet and incorporating a touch screen and a single dynamically programmable card...

Cartell introduces the solar-friendly GateMate (CP-3) self-contained Free Exit System

Cartell is pleased to introduce the solar-friendly GateMate (CP-3) self-contained Free Exit System, offering the lowest stand-by current draw in the industry. The primary concern in a solar gate system is to provide enough solar power to accommodate the duty cycle of the system and the options that will be used with the system. With any solar system you must put as much power back into the battery (or more) than you are using on a daily basis. Often, this is of little concern, especially on su...

Urmet announces release of its new website with upgraded product pages

The new site has been updated to feature all the latest information about Urmet UK’s products and services Urmet UK is now delighted to announce the release of its new website. Designed with a fresh, dynamic new look and improved, user-friendly navigation, the new site has been updated to feature all the latest information about Urmet UK’s products and services. The upgraded product pages contain comprehensive information about both existing and new products. The...

HID Global to demonstrate its FARGO C50 Direct-to-Card printer line at CARTES 2013

HID’s FARGO C50 printer is interoperable with Asure ID card personalisation software for database management HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has added an entry-level model to its FARGO Direct-to-Card (DTC) printer line that provides an easy-to-use, plug-and-play, more affordable solution for printing credentials with low per-card issuance costs. The new FARGO C50 printer is ideal for small- and medium-sized businesses, r...

Datacard Group to display its new SD460 and CD800 card printers at CARTES Paris 2013

Datacard Group has recently announced enhancements to its desktop family including hardware innovations Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced significant enhancements to its desktop family—including new hardware innovations, as well as more secure supplies and overlays—to deliver an optimal mix of affordability, security and durability in government, corporate and school ID card programs.   A...

INSIDE Secure introduces next generation dual-interface VaultIC 150/150D authentication chips

INSIDE Secure, the worldwide leader in complete solutions for embedded security, recently announces the next generation of its innovative dual-interface VaultIC 150/150D security modules. These have been redesigned to provide enhanced functionality, including a new privacy mode, providing a more cost-effective solution that will have broad appeal to new, higher-volume markets. The VaultIC 150/150D may be used by brands as an NFC Forum Type 4 tag to provide an effective protection solution to gua...

Wavestore and Herta’s software integration to help system integrators generate new business

With the news that Herta Security’s facial recognition software has been integrated with Wavestore’s VMS comes an opportunity for installers and system integrators to generate new business whilst equipping their customers with a powerful tool to enhance and automate their systems. Demand for accurate facial recognition software continues to increase. Banks, casinos and retailers are keen to take advantage of a technology which can help them deter and detect criminal activity whilst...

STANLEY Security donates $5,000 to support Wounded Warrior Project at ASIS 2013

STANLEY Security donated $1 to WWP for each visitor whose badge was scanned at the company’s booth STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, donated $5,000 to support the efforts of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) during the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013) in Chicago, IL in September As part of a broader initiative with the nonprofit organisation by Stanley Black & Decker, STA...

Verint's Impact 360 Workforce Management software wins Padrao Multichannel Quality Relationship Award

The Quality Standard Multichannel Relationship awards are considered a benchmark in the industry Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that its Impact 360® Workforce Management™ software has been named a winner of the “Padrao Multichannel Quality Relationship Award” by Grupo Padrao. Receiving the honour in September 2013, Verint was recognised in the product of the year for workforce management category. Now in its third year, the Quality Standard Multi...

Traka signs Next Generation Mobility to integrate and sell its key management solutions

The partnership provides an innovative solution for managing pool vehicles Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, has recently signed a reseller agreement with Next Generation Mobility of Munich for the latter to integrate and sell its Traka Touch Key Management systems as part of the comprehensive cloud based fleetster pool vehicle management and corporate car sharing solution. The partnership allows for Next Generation Mobility to integrate its softwa...

Lumidigm’s fingerprint sensors help stop vaccine waste in Africa

Adult and child patients are identified in the registry with Lumidigm fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that its multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors, as part of a solution supplied in partnership with Fulcrum Biometrics (San Antonio, Texas), are helping to stop vaccine waste for the millions of Africans not yet vaccinated. Until now, the vaccine delivery system has been hampered by ineffective tracking and reporting and, consequently, millions of young...

VidSys shares findings from its fourth annual National Security Survey

Survey findings reveal budget to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organisations VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently shared a preview of findings from its fourth-annual National Security Survey.  This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals, once again includes responses from a mix of public and private organisations. Survey findings indicate that r...

Identive Board of Directors approves the sale of non-core businesses to simplify its organisational architecture

Identive will sell its Multicard U.S. business and assets related to its Tagtrail platform Identive announces that its Board of Directors has approved the sale of non-core businesses as part of a plan to simplify the company’s organisational architecture and enhance its focus on high-growth products and markets. Within the next few months, the company expects to execute agreements to sell its Multicard U.S. business as well as the assets related to its Tagtrail platf...

Alan Waxenberg joins Polaroid Professional Security Solutions as vice-president of sales and marketing

Waxenberg has experience in the areas of video surveillance solutions, video analytics and network security To create and direct strategic sales, marketing and alliance plans, 30-year security industry veteran Alan Waxenberg has joined PRD International, manufacturer of Polaroid Professional Security Solutions, as vice-president of sales and marketing. "Alan’s wealth of senior-level sales and marketing management experience will help drive our vision of becoming a majo...

Security Institute welcomes Lisa Sharkey and Nick Hymans to its Directors of the Main Board

The new Board Directors will bring with them a wealth of experience and benefits to all members The Security Institute, the leading membership body for security professionals, appointed Lisa Sharkey and Nick Hymans CSyP as Directors of the Main Board with effect from 4th November 2013. Lisa Sharkey is a partner of Popplestone Allen Solicitors, specialising in licensing and entertainment law. Lisa has particular interest in security (and regulation) due to her professional...

Suprema to announce new BioMini Slim and BioMini Combo USB fingerprint scanners at Cartes 2013

The new USB scanners are designed to provide high level security for PC based identity access management solutions Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, will announce new USB fingerprint scanners and an embedded OEM module, BioMini Slim, BioMini Combo and SFU-S20 respectively, at Cartes 2013 from November 19th through 21st in Paris, France. BioMini Slim is specially designed to provide a high level security solution for PC based identity acc...

Gallagher to showcase its latest access control and perimeter security products at TRANSEC 2013

TRANSEC is an ideal platform for Gallagher to display and discuss its current capabilities for the Transport security sector Gallagher's unique, integrated approach to access control and perimeter security will be showcased at Transport Security EXPO (TRANSEC) from November 13-14th at Olympia, London. The event will demonstrate the new features, benefits and attributes of a number of updated and recently launched products, including; new functionalities for the renowned V7...

BSIA to host free Wise Up To Exporting workshop in Scotland to help businesses expand overseas

The workshop aims to provide business owners with the knowledge to expand in challenging times In an increasingly international marketplace and against a continued backdrop of economic austerity, how can exporting help Scottish businesses to grow? That’s the question being addressed at a free exporting workshop entitled Wise Up To Exporting, which is taking place at Murrayfield Stadium on Tuesday, 26th November. Aimed at helping businesses take their first steps towards...

infinias announces strategic integration partnership with Savance

The integration pairs infnias’ eIDC32 door controllers and Savance’s EIOBoard infinias, an industry-leading provider of IP-based access control software and hardware, recently announced a strategic integration partnership with Savance, a leading provider of business automation and employee tracking solutions. The integration pairs two cutting-edge technologies—infnias’ Ethernet-enabled, PoE-powered eIDC32 door controllers, and Savance’s powerful...

Warrior Security's CEO declares the need to protect mines and its personnel against crimes at Great Rift Valley Mining Summit

Asset theft and illegal mining continue to threaten security personnel and employees at mines Speaking during the Great Rift Valley Mining Summit held recently in Dar es Salaam, Warrior Security Ltd, CEO Major Tony Sugden, declared the need for mines to have proper security systems with credible, capable staff, who can protect not only mines but also the personnel working on site. “Mines and their subcontractors are often the only truly meaningful commercial entity in t...

HID Global to demonstrate latest additions to its secure identity solutions at CARTES & IDentification 2013 in Paris

HID will unveil the latest additions to its secure card issuance portfolio that include entry level printers and solutions HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues to drive innovation at next week’s CARTES & IDentification event in Paris. During the show, the company will unveil the latest additions to its secure issuance portfolio that include new, entry level printers and card personalisation solutions with enhanced features and c...

Nedap partners with Gulfnet Communications to expand its business network in Kuwait

Each Nedap business partner is an experienced system integrator Both partners aim to work together on multiple projects in the Kuwaiti market in the years to come. American University School has been one of the projects that both companies have successfully cooperated on in 2013. The Kuwaiti market, with customers like American University School, will strongly benefit from the experience and knowledge of the IT technology provider Gulfnet combined with the AEOS solution drive...

Vicon and Axis announce application development partnership for Central American and Caribbean integrators

Vicon demonstrated its open platform VMS and its full interoperability with Axis cameras Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance systems and Axis Communications, a world leader in network video, announced their partnership for applications development at an event held in Mexico City on October 15, 2013. Attended by highest-level Axis integrators from Central America and the Caribbean, the conference provided a forum for Vicon...

Identive announces revenue increase by 14% year over year in Q3-2013 results

Identive’s improved performance in Q3 is a positive backdrop to its transition Identive reported its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) ended September 30, 2013. Highlights of the quarter included: New management team begins simplification and focus of business 14% revenue growth year over year Achievement of $0.6 million adjusted EBITDA Gross proceeds from private placement of $7.1 million Strong demand for our cloud-based SaaS and NFC consumer product...

Brivo access control system approved as fully-compliant FICAM solution by General Services Administration (GSA)

Brivo's ACS OnSite Aparato is ideal for institutions that need security data stored in their own networks Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that as of October 30, 2013 its pre-cloud end-to-end physical access control system with high assurance readers and certificate path validation software has been approved as a fully-compliant FICAM solution by the General Services Administration (GSA). The approval means that B...

Linear to host Z-Wave Alliance Unplug Fest & Developers Forum at Carlsbad, California

Developer's Forum & Unplug Fest is a three-day technical event with trainings and  networking Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, will host the Z-Wave Alliance Unplug Fest & Developers Forum session at their Carlsbad, CA headquarters on November 12-14, 2013. The Developer's Forum & Unplug Fest is a three-day technical event with trainings, networking and a first look at the new Z-Wave N...