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Matrix will also launch its IP based surveillance solution and three new door controllers at the event Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in the Secutech Thailand 2013. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution, Video Surveillance Solution and Fire Alarm Panel. At this event Matrix will launch three new door controllers COS...

The aptiQ smart card works in concert with CBORD's IP-based door access control technology tailored for colleges Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that CBORD, leading provider of campus card and integrated security solutions, is joining the aptiQ Alliance program. CBORD’s customers at colleges and universities, healthcare facilities, and a variety of other industries can easily incorporate aptiQ smart card and prospective near field communications (...

MIPS recognises both technological and practical innovations in access control systems Suprema Inc., a leading provider of biometric technology, has won the Best Innovative Product in “Protection, Security and Fire Safety” awarded by MIPS in Moscow, Russia for access control and visitor management system. The Contest of Technical Solutions "The Best Innovation Product" is held annually within MIPS. The purpose of this contest is to demonstrate and promote the newe...

Bundesdruckerei uses cryptovision's basic cryptography technology in its VISOTEC Border Control product range Bundesdruckerei has gained world-wide repute as an innovation driver in the field of secure ID technology. In acquiring shares in cryptovision, it is strengthening its technological know-how in the development of forward-looking cryptography technologies, thus securing significant competitive advantages. “Protection of personal and other confidential information...

The new SALTO office will also enable customers and partners to attend presentations and in-house training SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire free and wireless access control solutions, have opened a new office in Bologna to support the company’s continued growth in the Italian market. Located in a central area of the city, the focus for the office will be sales and technical support for the Italian market, concentrating on supporting dealers and end users as well as...

StarChip®, experts in designing, qualifying and industrialising Smart Card ICs announced that it is currently sampling the SCF136H product, its latest SIM controller designed to serve the Native market. The addition of the SCF136H to its product portfolio makes StarChip a broad range supplier of SIM controllers delivering solutions for the whole Telecom market. Several innovative technologies that will shape the next generation StarChip products have been embedded in the SCF136H to deliver a...

Honeywell’s dealer program provides support in sales techniques and marketing strategies for dealers Honeywell has added a leading, locally-owned, Vermont security provider to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program, one of the nation’s most exclusive and prestigious security and dealer networks. Countryside Lock & Alarms, Inc. (“Countryside”), of Mount Holly, Vt., provides a wide range of security and life safety solutions to families and busin...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has extended its advanced range of high security cylinders with the introduction of CISA Astral Tekno Cylinders. The new cylinder range is patented until 2026 ensuring the highest possible levels of security and patent protection, providing customers with added peace of mind. The key is also patented for superior protection against illegal key duplication. The CISA Astral Tekno Cylinder comprises euro profile cylinders in s...

The event series will feature Tyco's demonstration van, which will feature its latest security innovations Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is announcing an inaugural series of in-depth technology presentations and training events for dealers, integrators, monitoring stations and their customers in the DACH region. With 11 events held in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in June and...

Performance Buildings will create a facility management system for access to shared and temporary offices HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its EdgeReader ERP40 networked access control solution and iCLASS SE® platform readers have been selected by systems integrator Performance Buildings to create an intelligent facility management system for “on demand” access to shared and temporary offices. Performance Buil...

The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco's video technology portfolio while strengthening its presence in the market Tyco announced today that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Exacq Technologies, a developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and surveillance applications for $150 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco Security Products' video technology portfolio while strengthening its...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has extended its door hardware range with the introduction of Briton by Randi, a complete range of stainless steel designer door fittings. Briton by Randi is a contemporary range of Scandinavian designer door fittings which comprises lever handles, pull handles, bathroom turns and indicators, escutcheons and door stops.  The range has been developed for a superior technical and aesthetic quality and has been designed f...

This integration provides numerous benefits for end-users AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that ipConfigure, Inc. is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  ipConfigure has certified its Enterprise Surveillance Manager (ESM) v5.4 with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines enterprise class IP video su...

Andrew's expertise include Security Applicatiions, CCTV, IP Camera, Video over IP and Acces Control technologies The presentation at IP-in-Action LIVE 2013 will focus on demystifying ONVIF, an organisation which is primarily focused on developing an open global standard to ensure interoperability (the new buzz-word for integration) between network video products regardless of manufacturer. It will explore why standards matter to the industry, what ONVIF stands for. It w...

The event is designed for security integration and monitoring companies  The sixth annual Electronic Security Expo (ESX), the security industry’s most important tradeshow, networking and education event, opens a week of activities in Nashville’s brand new Music City Center starting on June 17 until June 21. The event, designed for security integration and monitoring companies, is the industry’s only tradeshow owned and sponsored by the leading associatio...

The partnership enables the Seos digital keys applet to be embedded in Oberthur Technologies NFC SIM cards Oberthur Technologies, one of the world’s largest providers of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, recently announced its partnership with HID Global that provides Oberthur Technologies the ability to support the use of Seos® digital keys on NFC-enabled smartphones. The partnership enables the Seos digital keys ap...

NEC will showcase facial recognition, hybrid finger identification and video surveillance technologies NEC Corporation recently announced its participation in IFSEC South Africa 2013, from 18 to 20 June 2013 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. “Supporting African government and business to build a better, smarter and safer society with innovative Public Safety solutions is our top priority,” said Eugene le Roux, Managing Director, NEC Afric...

Stanley Security Solutions, one of the leading security providers in the UK – is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive new Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) range. Suitable for varied applications within the retail, leisure and visitor attraction markets to name but a few, the new Stanley EAS range combines reliable technology at an attractive price point.  It enables the company to enhance its offering to these sectors, especially retail where it enjoys a strong pres...

The detectors are installed in airports, office buildings, government facilities, hospitals and retail stores Bosch Security Systems Inc., announces its request-to-exit detectors have opened more than 2.5 million doors across the U.S. as the company celebrates the product family’s 20th anniversary. The detectors are installed in airports, office buildings, government facilities, hospitals, retail stores and in many other applications throughout the nation. The performan...

The standard allows companies to integrate multiple electronic offline locks from multiple suppliers Until recently it was hardly possible to combine several brands of electronic offline locks of different kinds of suppliers in one access control system. However, this is a demand of many large European companies, who have announced not to invest in electronic offline locks anymore, as long as there is no standardisation available. To meet up to this demand, ASSA ABLOY, DORMA,...

Sian Luxton has over eight years of experience in the security industry Sian Luxton is the New Account Manager for Videx Security. Sian has a security industry background, having worked with door entry systems and access control for the past eight years in various roles within her previous organisation. Her new role will be to develop new business for the full Videx door entry and access control product range with security product distributors, wholesalers and installers. Sia...

The partnership enables Seos digital keys applet to be embedded in Oberthur Technologies NFC SIM cards Oberthur Technologies, one of the world’s largest providers of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, recently announced its partnership with HID Global that provides Oberthur Technologies the ability to support the use of Seos digital keys on NFC-enabled smartphones. The partnership enables the Seos digital keys applet to b...

The category recognises outstanding service, growth, innovation and investment in training Octavian Security, the industry-leading security provider, has added the Services Award at the Nottingham Post Business Awards 2013 to its 10 years’ worth of accolades. The company, which has won business and industry awards every year since it was founded in Nottingham a decade ago, beat hundreds of other entrants for the award. The category recognises outstanding service, growth...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Ingersoll Rand has launched a new Ironmongery and Security Hardware catalogue to provide installers and specifiers with an easy-to-use guide featuring their architectural hardware and entry level access control products. The new full colour guide has been designed to provide easy-to-access information on each product range to help customers select the ideal product, featuring Ingersoll Rand’s flagship brands including Briton door c...

Specially designed to be compatible with European and Swiss locks and lock cases that use a cog wheel locking mechanism, the new models can be installed almost anywhere and with any type of door. Two different types of cog wheel cams are available for EU profile mortise locks: cog wheel cam 10 teeth and cog wheel cam 13 teeth. Both offer a choice of RFID carrier including: iButton, Legic Prime, Legic Advant, Mifare, DESfire , Mifare Ultralight C. Contactless versions are also NFC compatible. T...

Dennis Gibbs will support existing SymmetryTM Authorized Resellers with sales initiatives AMAG Technology, a leading security solution provider that includes access control, IP video, intrusion management and HD cameras, appoints Dennis Gibbs as Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager. AMAG is adding a new position to its sales team to provide increased sales support to customers in the Great Lakes Region. In this brand new position, Dennis will support existing SymmetryTM Authoriz...

The CO-Series offers a variety of option, such as keypad only, proximity, magnetic stripe and dual credential Hotel-style locks, designed for infrequent use, are not holding up at military bases where they are predominantly used in barracks. As a result, Ingersoll Rand is providing the military with a “Try Me” program to learn how to better secure military bases. “Hotel-style locks have historically had a shorter than desired lifespan when used in military...

Genetec was named the leading vendor in the 2313 IHS "World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance" report Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry, and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, was named as the world's leading vendor of Video Management Software (VMS)* by IHS, the leading provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. In the 2013 edition of the IHS 'World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillanc...

With AEOS training, Nedap promotes the exchange of knowledge aimed at optimised security processes Leading Security Management manufacturer, Nedap has recently featured its renowned AEOS training at its training facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis, United Arab Emirates. Nedap partners from within the GCC region participated in this training week to acquire the required certifications for their engineers and sales consultants. “We like to keep our partner network up to date...

The sessions will cover intruder solutions, digital video and transmission and fire Following its most successful IFSEC to date – with more new product launches in video, intruder, access, fire and integration and a record number of customer enquiries - UTC Fire and Security in the UK has confirmed a new series of technology workshops. The half-day sessions at the company’s Milton Keynes training centre will be attended by installers, consultants and end-users. Th...