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Jason Wakefield has been appointed as Technical Support Engineer for the new office Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has opened a new office in Cannock, West Midlands. The new office, which is based at the Keys Business Village in Hednesford has been established to support its customers in the UK North and Midlands, offering a more convenient location from which to provide services to clients that are further away from its headquarters at Poole on the South Coas...

The new office includes a large customer and demo area and houses a team of local Brazilian experts Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced the opening of its new office in São Paulo, Brazil. With the dedicated local office, Datacard Group shows continued commitment to better serve customers and channel partners in the region.   The office, which includes a large customer and demo area and houses a...

Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy and identifying other areas of improvement Diebold Incorporated recently announced that Stefan E. Merz has been appointed senior vice president of strategic projects, effective Aug. 1. In this role, Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy, helping execute on the company's previously disclosed multi-year realignment plan, and identifying other areas of improvement that will dri...

Stephanie has successfully built ASSA ABLOY Americas enterprise access control OEM business over a 5-year period Traka plc continues to strengthen its global commercial team with inter-company appointment from ASSA ABLOY America. Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world continues to match the growth of its business with the appointment of Stephanie Hensler as International Channel Manager, previously Director EAC OEM Sal...

Airline passengers who are having their documents examined at an airport’s security checkpoint often try to choose the particular conveyor belt onto which they will place their clothes, coins and laptops. Not so fast, says TSA. The agency is now planning to introduce what it calls “Randomisers” at security checkpoints, which will randomly determine the conveyor belt to which a specific passenger will be assigned. TSA has just issued a Request for Information (RFI) to prospect...

CyberLock recently announced the addition of the CyberAudit SP-100 Server to the its access control family. This device has been designed to simplify and accelerate the installation and maintenance of a CyberLock system. Unified Hardware and Software Solution The SP-100 comes preloaded with CyberAudit Professional 3.0 software. Easy to Use Self-configuring one-click registration and an easy-to-use browser-based interface makes for quick and easy installations. Flexible Network Config...

Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of award-winning software that autonomously learns and alerts on unexpected behavior, recently announced a new strategic direction for generating future growth through the extension of its core behavioral recognition technology into multi-sensor and “Big Data” applications. “After proving our enterprise-class software in the video surveillance industry, it’s time to take our innovative technology to new markets,&rd...

Accellion, Inc., the pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile productivity solutions, recently announced new enhanced features for mobile management and device control. Accellion now provides IT and security organisations with selective remote wipe, whitelisted mobile apps and strengthened IT admin controls, enhancing the security of business-sensitive information, while complying with industry data security regulations. The Accellion enhanced remote wipe feature gives administrator...

Stanley Security Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with EyeLock to deliver a suite of the most advanced, efficient, cost effective iris-based biometric technology product solutions available to Stanley’s global client base. EyeLock effectively reduces identity-based fraud by securely matching people with the unique biometric markers associated with their irises - second only to an individual’s DNA as a proven biological constant.  The human iris has approximately...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has extended its range of panic exit hardware accessories with the introduction of the Briton 9260 Outside Access Device (OAD) with mechanical digital code lock, the first of its kind within the Briton series. The Briton 9260 OAD provides a means of accessing doors from the outside and has been designed specifically for areas which require restricted but convenient access such as offices, workshops and storerooms. The mecha...

Gallagher Security has announced the launch of T20, the latest addition to its T Series range of smartcard and multi-technology readers. Designed to deliver outstanding performance as a high traffic access control card + PIN reader, T20 supports newer and more secure variants of smart card technology, including such world class systems as Mifare DESFire EV1, Plus and Classic. A multi-tech version of T20 also supports 125KHz technology. The new reader is backwardly compatible with installed Gall...

Morpho (Safran), the world leader in biometric technology, recently announced that it has become the first company to achieve Common Criteria certification for fingerprint spoof detection in a biometric device. Certification of the MorphoSmart™ Optic 301 fingerprint reader by German certification body BSI means that the device has gone through a rigorous analysis and testing process in order to meet the industry’s highest standards for spoof detection. The MSO 301 fingerprint reader...

BRS Labs’ behavioural recognition technology operates seamlessly across multiple locations Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of award-winning software that autonomously learns and alerts on unexpected behaviour, recently announced a $2.5 million order for more than 1000 video feeds in one of the ten biggest metropolitan areas in the United States. This purchase represents the latest enterprise-class software order for this technology. “Our A...

Through the acquisition, Gunnebo will strengthen its hold in the South Korean market Gunnebo Security Group has signed an agreement with the owner of ATG Entrance Corporation, distributor of Gunnebo turnstile product range into the South Korean market, to acquire all shares in the company. ATG Entrance Corporation has an annual turnover of some 4 MEUR and 13 employees in its sales office in Seoul. The company has a solid customer base with leading South Korean corporations as...

The two-minute profile will spotlight the LCN brand, its products and its commitment to quality The nationally syndicated series, “Manufacturing Marvels,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase LCN door closers, a brand of Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, on Monday, July 29, between 9:35-9:45 pm EDT. The two-minute profile will spotlight the LCN brand, its products and its commitment to quality. Since 1880, LCN has been on the cutting edge of technology pr...

Each chairmen represents its section on the Association's Council The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its 20 sections of membership following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Tuesday 16th July. “Member contribution is at the heart of the Association and much of our success is owed to the on-going dedication of members who are willing to serve on various committees,” comments James Kelly, Chief Execut...

The awards ceremony was held at the DRS facilities in Melbourne, Florida DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced the winners of its second annual Student Infrared Imaging Competition, a contest that allows students to showcase their innovative ideas using thermal imaging technologies. The awards ceremony was held at the DRS facilities in Melbourne, Florida. The winners for the “Best Overall Project” were, Will Warren, Daniel Yang and Yuncong...

In response to the growing demand for mobile face recognition technology, Cognitec now offers customers the world-leading FaceVACS recognition engine for Android-based application development. Cognitec’s software development kit FaceVACS-SDK provides all the development tools for the most common face recognition functions: enrolment, verification and identification. Additional functionality is provided for finding human faces and eyes in images, for tracking faces in video streams, and fo...

The partnership allows LEGIC to develop its presence in Asia With Shanghai Airlink Technologies Ltd., LEGIC Identsystems AG welcomes another strong partner from China into its network. The system integrator is well connected worldwide and has already won a few highly prestigious projects. “We are delighted to develop LEGIC’s presence in Asia further with Shanghai Airlink”, commented Dr. Otto Eggimann, Vice President Sales and Business Development for LE...

Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, recently announced that its Frontier™ access control and security management platform supports aptiQ™ multi-technology readers from Ingersoll Rand.  Current and future Matrix customers benefit from this strategic initiative. End users now have the opportunity to migrate from current mag stripe readers to more advanced card reader technologie...

Panasonic’s i-PRO WJ-ND400 Series NVR now integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry Security Management System AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is proud to announce that Panasonic Corporation of North America is a member of AMAG’s new Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  As a Certified Partner, Panasonic’s i-PRO WJ-ND400 Series network video recorder integrat...

Leading lone worker solution provider, Connexion2, has announced that with immediate effect its updated Identicom mobile application is now free to download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store for Android and iPhone users. The Lone Worker application, which has been recently updated for 2013 to include a host of new features, retains its "Secured by Design" award from ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) and its BS8484 accreditation when supplied as part of a SoloProtect so...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has extended its exit hardware range with the introduction of the Briton 581 Push Pad, ideally designed for heavy door applications. The new slim-line Briton 581 Push Pad , which complements the existing 376 Push Pad, is able to provide single point locking whilst being capable of expansion using Pullman latch kits to provide multi point locking. The Push Pad’s technologically advanced and robust design offers superi...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, introduces the Kantech Intevo Compact. This new addition to its line of easy to deploy integrated security platforms is designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size enterprises. Measuring just 2.25 x 7.5 x 8.5 inches and weighing in at 3.7 pounds, the Intevo Compact is compatible with all Kantech controllers and can connect up to 16 American Dynami...

Matrix will implement Lean processes throughout its business structure to ensure continued growth Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, announced plans to implement new strategies to increase efficiency in manufacturing and R&D, and to further improve customer service. With demand for Matrix Systems’ access control and security management solutions growing at a rapid...

The HIS program provides integrators with exclusive training, certification and marketing support Honeywell recently recognised New Jersey-based MSA Systems Integration as its 2012 HIS Integrator of the Year. MSA Systems Integration is a full-service security company providing access control, intrusion, IP-based video surveillance, visitor management and perimeter protection systems to organisations across 10 vertical markets including education, government and healthcare. In...

Bernice Noriz will primarily focus on Identive Group’s Access Control & Security division Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, recently announced that physical access industry veteran Bernice Noriz has joined Identive as Director of Sales, North America for the Company’s Access Control & Security division. Ms. Noriz will be responsible for dealer/partner management and for helping t...

Ingersoll Rand’s seminar attracted guests including hotel developers and professional hotel designers The Hospitality Security Status & Solutions Seminar held in Beijing last month was organised by Ingersoll Rand alongside co-organiser, a magazine named, Hotel Modernization. The conference attracted guests including hotel developers, leaders of hotel management companies, professional hotel designers, the media and representatives from UL Inc. During the conference...

The new funding will enable Crocus to accelerate product development Crocus Technology, a leading developer of magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies for mobile security, embedded microcontrollers, harsh environment electronics and magnetic sensors, recently announces it has raised EUR 34 million (USD 45 million) in additional capital. A new private investor, Industrial Investors, joined the round led by Idinvest Partners. Major investors Sofinnova Ventures, Innovat...

The accreditations validate the quality standards of Reflex Systems’ security and fire safety solutions Reflex Systems, the specialist provider of integrated security and fire life safety systems, is pleased to announce it has secured two Gold accreditations from NSI (National Security Inspectorate) and BAFE (British Approvals for Fire and Equipment). The accreditations validate what Reflex Systems already does – delivering the very highest quality standards to cu...