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Trüb launches security feature for laser-engraved polycarbonate travel and identity documents

Trüb launches a new first level security feature for laser-engraved polycarbonate travel and identity documents. The security feature ‘tru/window MOTION’ implements optically moving objects within a see-through window. Document holder and inspection authorities observe the moving objects by tilting the card without the aid of any special equipment or dedicated knowledge. Trüb’s new security feature tru/window MOTION is designed for laser-engraved polycarbonate docume...

Bold Communications introduces GSM LineGuard an alarm signalling product

The GSM LineGuard is an alarm signalling product from Bold Communications which converts PSTN to GSM.  Ideal for locations without a fixed phone line, the LineGuard works with the digicomm output from any standard alarm panel or PSTN telecom device.  Single path PSTN alarm signalling is easily transformed to dual path with Contact ID signalling to the ARC.  There is no restriction as to which GSM Network can be used and the device can also be programmed to transmit SMS for instant...

LEGIC Identsystems welcomes Shenzhen Borit Intelligent System Co as part of its partner network

Shenzhen Borit Intelligent System is an electronics company focusing on security and identification systems LEGIC Identsystems announced it has welcomed another Chinese system house as a member of its licence partner network: Established in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone in 2001, Shenzhen Borit Intelligent System Co.,LTD (BRT) is an electronics company focusing on security and identification systems. “We are proud to be an official LEGIC partner now. The Swiss c...

CNL Software collaborates with Becatech Systems for the protection of Critical National Infrastructure

The companies will focus on integrating Becatech's products into the IPSecurityCenter PSIM platform CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has formed a technology partnership with Becatech Systems, a global leader in the provision of services and solutions for the protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), private estates and the Military and Peace Keeping Forces. With over 20 years o...

Intrinsic-ID to demonstrate Saturnus application at CARTES 2012

Saturnus allows users to protect data with their mobile devices before sending it to the cloud Intrinsic-ID launches Saturnus(R), an application that puts users back in control of their digital lives. With Saturnus(R) users can easily protect data with their mobile devices before sending it to the cloud. Intrinsic-ID’s Hardware Intrinsic Security(TM) (HIS) technology gives Saturnus(R) users peace of mind regarding the confidentiality of their data. It is the first applic...

Samsung names Farooq Hejazi as Field Service and Test Engineer

Farooq has worked within the electronic security industry for nine years Samsung has further strengthened its technical support team with the appointment of Farooq Hejazi as Field Service and Test Engineer.  Farooq has worked within the electronic security industry for nine years. Prior to joining Samsung he was the Products Evaluations Engineer for Norbain and he has also carried out development engineering roles for MOD contracting companies. “Farooq’s app...

Ingersoll Rand announces the integration of Schneider Electric with Andover Continuum Access Suite

Within the Continuum Cyberstation, Schlage locking devices look and function like a normal door Ingersoll Rand recently announced that customers of Schneider Electric’s Andover Continuum Netcontroller II and ACX 57XX family of controllers can now seamlessly integrate wired and/or wireless Schlage AD-Series locks to enhance the cost-effectiveness and scalability of their systems. Within the Continuum Cyberstation, Schlage locking devices look and function like a normal do...

TeleEye Europe announces strategic partnership with Traders Warehouse

Traders Warehouse to offer complete range of TeleEye products and solutions throughout the UK TeleEye Europe recently announced a strategic partnership with Traders Warehouse. As an authorised distributor, Traders Warehouse will now be able to offer the complete range of TeleEye Products and solutions throughout the UK TeleEye Europe is the UK operating arm of TeleEye Group who focuses and specialises in developing professional video surveillance solutions. The TeleEye produc...

EyeLock Inc. partners with McDonald Technologies International to extend its EyeSwipe-Nano TS secure authentication products

Eyelock engages with McDonald Technologies International for the manufacturing of the EyeSwipe products in Texas EyeLock Inc., a leading provider of iris-based identity authentication solutions, announced recently the engagement of Texas-based McDonald Technologies International for the manufacturing of the EyeSwipe-Nano and EyeSwipe-Nano TS products. The EyeSwipe-Nano products are part of a comprehensive suite of secure authentication solutions that provide real-time iri...

Bentel Security’s ABSOLUTA T-LINE Series Keypads combines security with sleek design

Bentel Security, a leader in product design and manufacturing of a complete range of intrusion security and fire alarm control equipment and accessories, is pleased to announce the launch of ABSOLUTA T-LINE Series Keypads. ABSOLUTA T-LINE slim-profile keypads, in a sleek white or black casing, provide installers with quick installation by offering an innovative built-in levelling tool and two-part body with mounting bracket. With a range of integrated features – such as a proximity reader...

CEM Systems releases AC2000 version 6.5 access control and security management software

CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced the release of version 6.5 of AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) integrated access control and security management software.  This latest release offers a range of new features including video integration, additions and enhancements to AC2000 WEB, integration to Microsoft Active Directory and much more. The new features and functionality of AC2000 SE v6.5 increase performance, simplicity and scope. “AC2000 SE is an integrated security...

ComNet Europe introduces new high port capacity managed Ethernet switch

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, a leading provider of fibre optic and Ethernet network solutions has introduced a new high port capacity managed Ethernet switch. The ComNet CNGE28FX4TX24MSPOE is an environmentally hardened Managed Ethernet Switch that provides a high port density in a compact size. The all-new CNGE28FX4TX24MSPOE makes available twenty-four Gigabit copper TX ports and 4 Gigabit optica...

LEGIC expands partner network with Beijing DAT Technology Limited

LEGIC’s reader technology to become part of DAT’s next generation parking space management solutions LEGIC Identsystems announced it has added Beijing DAT Technology Limited, a DAT Group company to its partner network. As a result, the reader technology from LEGIC will become part of DAT Technology’s next generation parking space management solutions. “Being a LEGIC partner is of major importance for us. As an innovative organisation involved in standa...

Americas security integration market to grow more than 7 percent - IMS Research report

IMS report focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems A new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) forecasts the Americas market for security systems integration will exceed $30 billion in 2016, and will grow at an average rate of more than 7 percent from 2011 until then. The report, which focuses on the installation and maintenance of security systems, finds that the U.S. is forecast to remain the largest market in the Americas thro...

Global Security Summit provides platform for the launch of Harmony Alliance

The founder members of the Harmony Alliance are Elmdene International Limited, GJD, Texecom and TDSi The recent Global Security Summit at London's Olympia exhibition centre provided an ideal backdrop for the high profile launch of the Harmony Alliance, a solutions-driven initiative created by four leading UK-headquartered electronic security product manufacturers. The Harmony Alliance is looking to bring new thinking to the world of security integration, and product selection,...

LEGIC Identsystems wins Smarfid Security Equipment as licence partner

Smarfid is an innovative ODM manufacturer for reader modules and smartcards for access control With Shanghai Smarfid Security Equipment Co., Ltd LEGIC Identsystems Ltd wins a leading Chinese reader manufacturer as a licence partner. The far-reaching LEGIC partner network allows Smarfid to anticipate more orders from end users who will benefit from a wider offering of readers. Shanghai Smarfid Security Equipment Co., Ltd. is an innovative ODM manufacturer for readers, reader m...

HID Global to showcase portfolio of government ID solutions at ID WORLD International Congress 2012

HID to address critical advances in the design and delivery of credentials for major government ID programs HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, will address the critical advances in the design and delivery of credentials for major government ID programs at the ID WORLD International Congress in Frankfurt, Germany from October 16th – 18th, 2012. Thomas Harenberg, vice president of sales for Government ID Solutions Middle East/Africa, is scheduled...

HID Global’s crack prevention technology for eID and e-passport credentials validated through testing

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the strength of its breakthrough patented crack prevention technology for IC chip-enabled polycarbonate eID and e-passport credentials has been validated in the recent test conducted by Smithers Pira, the worldwide authority in the packaging, paper and print industry supply chains. In laboratory testing, 100% of cards created using HID Global’s crack prevention solution were found to be immune to premature agin...

Software House’s Elpas Active RFID/RTLS integrates with C•CURE 9000 access control

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

Mul-T-Lock appears in the UK Mail on Sunday newspaper to raise awareness against cylinder manipulation attack

Mul-T-Lock UK appeared in a special supplement  in the Mail to raise awareness of Break Secure XP Mul-T-Lock UK has appeared in a special supplement in the Mail on Sunday to raise awareness of Break Secure XP in the fight against cylinder manipulation attack. The national newspaper featured a special Homes & Improvements tabloid supplement with a dedicated section on safety and security. Mul-T-Lock offered the 250,000 readership consumer advice, including sourcing l...

BSIA members enjoy successful week at the Security Essen trade show in Germany

BSIA members reported that Security Essen show was better than expected Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) enjoyed a successful week at the Security Essen trade show in Germany lrecently, with many winning business at a show that exceeded their expectations. In a survey of British-based exhibitors who took part in the BSIA’s UK Pavilion at the show – including many members of the Association’s dedicated Export Council – the maj...

ACT reduces reception duties with new ACTentry V-IP, a virtual receptionist solution

The product frees up staff who might otherwise perform only occasional reception duties and be unoccupied for long periods so that they can use their time to assist with other security and administrative tasks. The product is ‘green’ with an exceptionally low carbon footprint since it dispenses with the need for dedicated CCTV monitors and intercom in reception areas. Any authorised member of staff can view and speak to visitors using their own computer with the handset connected to...

G4S Technology receives QATT certification from the United States Homeland Security

SAFETY Act encourages the development and deployment of anti-terrorism technologies G4S Technology LLC (formerly Adesta) a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electronic security systems, announced that their physical and electronic security solutions were again “Designated” and “Certified” as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology “QATT” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS...

Stanley Security Solutions: a true pan-European leader in security systems

Stanley Security recently joinedforces with Niscayah and offerssolutions that make efficient useof manpower The security needs of companies around the world are becoming larger and more complex every day. The current economic situation does not only increase the need for security but also places extra pressure on businesses to cut costs. In other words: the need for more efficient, more targeted and more intelligent security systems has never been so great. That is why Sta...

HID Global completes NFC-enabled smartphone pilots that validate mobile access control

NFC-enabled smartphones can allow employees to conveniently open doors with a mobile device HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced its completion of two pilot programs that validate how mobile access control using Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled smartphones can allow employees to conveniently open doors with a mobile device without compromising physical enterprise security. The pilots were conducted at the headquarters of Netflix, the wo...

Samsung Techwin America partners with FaceFirst for megapixel video surveillance cameras

FaceFirst product platform uses Samsung cameras for its proprietary facial recognition software system Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, is partnering with California-based FaceFirst, LLC. to supply megapixel video surveillance cameras for its FaceFirst facial recognition system. The FaceFirst product platform uses the Samsung cameras to complement its proprietary facial recognition...

BSIA to launch a careers guide showcasing opportunities in private security industry

For some of these opportunities, a specific license issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) may be needed The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new careers guide. Written in association with Skills for Security, Bridging the Gap, Jobcentre Plus and Remploy, the manual showcases the various opportunities available within the private security industry. For those looking to get back into a job after a period of unemployme...

Security Essen 2012 round-up in pictures

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's Security Essen recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory. There was a strong presence of high definition (HD) and megapixel products on show, alongside a mirage of access control and integrated solutions to explore. One conspicuous feature was the strong presence of smartphone-capable developments: See the album with captions

DSC introduces new PowerSeries PC1404 control panel and PC1404RKZ keypad

DSC, part of Tyco Security Products, has introduced the new PowerSeries PC1404 Control Panel and the PowerSeries PC1404RKZ Keypad, both designed to deliver a simple, cost-effective means to manage and control security systems without compromising on quality. The PowerSeries PC1404 Control Panel offers four on-board zones that are expandable to eight. It can support up to four keypads, including the new PowerSeries PC1404RKZ, and four phone numbers. Ideal for budget-conscious users who need a ro...

DSC introduces new PowerSeries TouchScreen keypad for PowerSeries control panels

DSC, a brand of Tyco Security Products, introduced the new PowerSeries TouchScreen keypad, designed for PowerSeries control panels, which delivers an easy and interactive way to manage and control security systems. The full-colour, 7-inch PowerSeries TouchScreen offers an intuitive, menu-driven interface and a wide range of functionality for both homeowners and installers. The responsive, high-resolution screen offers installers easy access to full programming on the PowerSeries TouchScreen as...