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Samsung appoints new Account Manager for the Midlands and South of England

Matt Raban to work closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors Matt Raban has been recruited by Samsung to be Account Manager for the Midlands and South of England. As such he will be working closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors to identify new opportunities for the company’s extensive range of access control and video surveillance solutions. Immediately prior to joining Samsung, Matt performed a business developm...

Ron Martin joins advisory board of Secure Strategy Group

Mr. Martin currently serves as the Executive Director for the Open Security Exchange We are very pleased to announce that Mr. Ron Martin has joined the advisory board of Secure Strategy Group. Mr. Martin currently serves as the Executive Director for the Open Security Exchange. Established in 2003, the Open Security Exchange is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-profit association of security experts that provides a forum for security firms, consultants, end-users, government agencies, manuf...

VidSys addresses demand for PSIM software with expansion throughout Europe and Middle East

VidSys has signed new customers from various industries across the EMEA region during the past year VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, continues to grow and expand its presence throughout Europe and the Middle East as demand for its PSIM software increases worldwide. During the past year, VidSys has signed new customers across the EMEA region from a variety of industries including corporate enterprise, education, critical n...

Urmet celebrates 75 years of manufacturing by rewarding video door-entry promotional kit to loyal customers

The video door entry kit includes Urmet's Aiko hands-free video door-phone For any company to reach the milestone of 75 years is a major achievement in its own right, so Urmet are rewarding their loyal customers with a special promotional offer. Urmet, (Utilizzazione e Recupero Materiale Elettro-Telefonico) were established in 1937 in Turin, Italy. In 1967, Urmet became one of the first companies in the world to design a video door-phone system. Since then, Urmet have grown to...

Audio Analytic’s sound recognition technology integrates with AxxonSoft physical security platform

The integration allows the system to detect crimes and events by analysing audio and detect events off-camera Audio Analytic Ltd, the emerging leader in sound classification technology, and AxxonSoft, one of the world leading developers of open VMS and PSIM platforms, are pleased to announce a licensing agreement in which Audio Analytic’s sound recognition technology is now integrated into the Intellect Enterprise physical security management platform from AxxonSoft. Th...

Accellion announces launch of kitepoint mobile file sharing solution

Accellion®, Inc., the award-winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure and mobile file sharing solutions, recently announced the launch of kitepoint™, a new component of the Accellion Mobile File Sharing solution that mobilises enterprise content securely without need for a VPN.  kitepoint allows users to share files externally, and provides them with unified, secure, mobile access and sharing of files stored within Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems such as Sh...

ASSA ABLOY introduces plain meeting stile doorsets

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors accommodates many options within the bespoke design process implemented between its expert draughtsmen and its customers; plain meeting stiles are a popular specification.  Creating a neat and streamlined finish, plain meeting stile doorsets are designed to naturally meet in the middle, eliminating the need for astragal profile, door selector and latching hardware. As well as addressing aesthetic considerations, plain meeting stiles are suitable for use in cleanr...

SALTO Systems’ Scottish area manager honoured by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers

Andy Chrichton awarded Diploma in ironmongery specification by Guild of Architectural Ironmongers Andy Crichton, Scottish Area Manager for SALTO Systems has recently been awarded a diploma in ironmongery specification by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers. Andy combined study for this highly regarded three year diploma course with a busy full time career managing SALTO’s access control operations in Scotland, developing new business, maintaining existing customers a...

ASSA ABLOY drives the future of wireless access control at Intersec Dubai 2013

Aperio integrates mechanical locks intonew and existing access control systemsfor cost-effective expansion ASSA ABLOY, global leader in door opening solutions will showcase their world-class Aperio™ wireless lock technology for complementing access control systems at the Intersec exhibition Dubai. Visitors to stand 2-205C in Hall 2 at Intersec 2013, will be introduced to ASSA ABLOY’s range of industry-leading technology-based security and access control solutio...

Accellion joins immixGroup to deliver mobile file sharing solutions

immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the Government Accellion Inc., the award winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile file sharing solutions, announced recently that it has been added to immixGroup’s GSA Schedule. immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the government. Since 1997, the company has helped hundreds of corporations grow and manage their public sector business while providing the government with reliable a...

'One a Day Boost for Counter Terror Expo'

Counter Terror 2013 is the largestinternational event for modern daycounter terror and security requirements Exhibitors for Counter Terror Expo are signing up at a rate of one a day according to event organiser Clarion Events.Counter Terror Expo, which takes place 24-25 April 2013 at Olympia, London, is the largest international event for modern day counter terror and security requirements. Exhibitors which have recently signed up include: BBI Detection, Blok ‘N’...

SARGENT Manufacturing Company adds new BHL trim to its Behavioural Health Series of hardware

SARGENT Manufacturing Company, a market leader in locksets, exit devices, door closers, access control locks and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, expands its Behavioural Health Series of hardware with the new BHL trim.  Ideal for behavioural health and many other healthcare facilities, the BHL trim offers strength, durability and flexibility while minimising patient risk in these difficult environments. Sloped surfaces and overlapping rose and lever construction allow the BH...

VidSys expands its presence throughout Europe and the Middle East to deliver PSIM software solutions

The company expanded its project management, technical and execution teams in the region VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, continues to grow and expand its presence throughout Europe and the Middle East as demand for its PSIM software increases worldwide.  During the past year, VidSys has signed new customers across the EMEA region from a variety of industries including corporate enterprise, education, critical nation...

Diebold expands its Turkish market by acquiring Altus

Altus CEO Bulent Tellioglu will join Diebold as the company's country manager in Turkey Diebold, Incorporated recently announced that it has acquired Altus, an industry-leading multivendor service provider in Turkey. Headquartered in Ankara, Altus was founded in 2008 to offer various hardware and software-related services to the financial industry and today is one of the leading companies in its field. Altus provides information technology (IT) services to the financial secto...

IFSEC International appoints new Group Sales Manager

Tristan Norman previously worked at UBM on Call Center and Customer Management Expo Tristan Norman has been appointed Group Sales Manager at IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, organised by UBM Live.  Having previously worked at UBM on Call Centre & Customer Management Expo (Europe's No. 1 trade exhibition and conference for the contact centre and customer service market) for approximately three years, Tristan has risen thro...

HID Global expands its FARGO Industrial Series with FARGO Industrial Card Laser Engraver

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the FARGO HDP8500LE Industrial Card Laser Engraver, a new module in its FARGO Industrial Series for high-security state and government eID programmes and other applications requiring advanced visual security.  Leveraging the most versatile laser engraving technology in card identity systems, the high security HDP8500LE system permanently engraves a range of unalterable personalisation attributes into cards, maki...

INSIDE Secure hires Dimitrios Karayiannis as vice president of research and development

Karayiannis will be responsible for the development of all products for INSIDE Secure Near Field Communication INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductors for secure transactions and digital identity, recently announced it has appointed Dimitrios Karayiannis to the position of vice president of research and development. He leads the R&D organisation and is responsible for the development of all products for INSIDE Secure Near Field Communication (NFC), digital security and...

Max Boon, victim of 2009 Jakarta terrorist attack to address 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition

6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition will cover various security issues in 24 educational sessions ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Max Boon, a victim of the 2009 Marriott Jakarta terrorist bomb attack, will be the closing keynote speaker at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong on 3-5 December 2012. In July 2009, the...

LILIN announces integration with HeiTel Video Gateways

All products in the LILIN IP camera range are now compatible with Heitel Video Gateway products LILIN have announced the complete integration of the Heitel Video Gateway series of professional digital video transmission and recording systems with all LILIN IP cameras. This integration will allow users of both LILIN and HeiTel products to create security solutions for professional video surveillance and alarm management. The entire LILIN IP camera range can now be used with He...

Ingersoll Rand Launches Von Duprin door push pads, latches and exit devices

For areas that are used for sleeping, healing, study, concentration or the overall reduction of auditory disturbances, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has brought together a suite of products that provide customers with whisper quiet latches and sound reducing exit devices. The suite includes a collection of Von Duprin products comprising push pads, latches and exit devices.             “The right environment helps everyone do a...

DoorKing expands its line of RF access control products with a new multi-purpose receiver

DoorKing has added a new multi-purpose receiver to its line of RF access control products.  The new receiver provides for longer range operation, easier programming and has a low power draw feature that makes it an ideal accessory for solar powered applications. The model 8040 is a multi-purpose RF receiver that can be used in a variety of access control applications.  For stand-alone applications, a dry contact relay is provided for door or gate operator activation, or for magnetic o...

Observint Technologies expands its integrated systems products portfolio with Infinias

Observint Technologies continues to expand its impressive portfolio of integrated systems products and technologies with the addition of Infinias – a leading supplier of network-based access control hardware and software solutions. The acquisition complements Observint’s offering of professional video and audio surveillance systems products marketed under the LG, DIGIOP and 3S brands, and enables the delivery of networked integrated security solutions at virtually every level of appl...

ievo relocates corporate headquarters to Tyne Tunnel Trading estate in the UK

ievo currently manufactures two fingerprint readers, one internal and one external Is this the start of the biometric boom? For ievo® it seems so! In September 2012, ievo Ltd, a leading biometric manufacturer, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate. The new premises will accommodate the recent year’s growth of the business, including the growth in numbers of staff. “As our products continue to be adopted in...

BSIA announces the return of Information Destruction Conference and Exhibition

The one-day event will take place on Wednesday 5th June 2013 at the National Motorcycle Museum Following the success of the British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction Conference and Exhibition earlier this year, the BSIA is pleased to announce that this popular annual event will return next summer, for the fifth successive year. The one-day event will take place on Wednesday 5th June 2013 at this year’s popular location, the National Motorcycl...

Honeywell adds video capabilities to its most-popular and most-affordable access control systems

Honeywell has added advanced video capabilities to one of its most-popular and most-affordable access control systems, giving owners of small to mid-size businesses a new option for improving building security. The company’s NetAXS-123 offering is the first access control technology of its kind to provide video surveillance without requiring a digital video recorder (DVR) or network video recorder (NVR), making it ideal for smaller businesses such as pharmacies, day care centres and clinic...

Suprema Global Partner Program receives maximum number of attendance

55 executive-level participants from 35 countries attended SGPP Suprema Inc., a leading provider of biometrics and ID solutions, held its annual Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) from October 24 to 26 in Jeju, Korea. With 55 executive-level participants from 35 countries attended SGPP who were from Suprema’s key regional distributors, system integrators and renowned security media. This year’s program covered new product introduction, marketing orientation, R&a...

Linear’s inter-office food drive results in collection of 6,000 lbs of food for Community Food Banks

Linear launched the initiative in August, which resulted in various offices collecting non-perishable food items Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, is proud to announce an overwhelming response to their first ever inter-office food drive to benefit food banks in states where they have offices, including California, Michigan, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.    Beginning in August, Linear la...

Hytera showcases tailored digital communications solutions at PMR Forum Russia

Hytera partcipated in both the forum and exhibition sessions at the PMR Forum From October 4 to 5, the International Forum and Exhibition "Professional Mobile Radio Communications" (PMR Forum) was held in Moscow, Russia. Coming to its fifth year, the PMR Forum has become a pre-eminent event for the PMR industry, and key topics were addressed at the forum with delegates from professional radio operators, system integrators, vendors and end users, as well as representatives of g...

Idesco’s readers provide widest voltage range on the market

Idesco readers have the widest functional voltage range of any readers on the market; from 5 to 30 V  (Shorter cable length installations allow the lowest voltage draw.) This wide voltage range ensures readers stay on-the-job through power fluctuations that shut other readers down. Idesco’s readers already consume less energy than other manufacturers’ readers, bringing down not merely a site's energy costs, but even total installation costs, as the amount of power reserves and p...

ComNet introduces CNMCSFP single channel universal media converter

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing the CNMCSFP variable rate electrical-to-optical media converter that allows the user to select between 10/100 Mbps and 1000Mbps rate transmission, ensuring enough bandwidth for future upgrade to Gigabit bandwidth requirements or where there are many devices that have different bandwidth requirements. The CNMCSFP is a single channel universal media...