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MiY-ID is 3M Cogent's latest outdoor multi-functional biometric access control reader that provides secure access control with a configurable workflow to meet your unique security needs. The reader can interface virtually with any PACS system and also supports government credentials such as PIV, TWIC, and CAC.MiY-ID features an Ingress Protection Level (IP) 64 with built-in TLS encrypted Ethernet and PIV-approved matchers, fingerprint scanner, and contact/contactless CHUID readers. Highly sophis...

 CNL and megatel come together as technology partners CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM), announces a technology partnership with megatel, a leading developer of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Aviation Industry and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).The company megatel specialises in the recording, managing, analysing and presenting location-oriented data in a range of critical environments, where working with data in a geogra...

 Trub AG is a market leader of tachograph smart cards and has produced over 2.5 million cards till dateFour further countries have chosen Trub AG for the supply of tachograph smart cards: Macedonia, Moldavia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. With 12 countries, Trub AG is now the market leader for the tachograph smart cards first introduced in 2004. The cards are made from polycarbonate and are equipped with a chip. Since the introduction of digital tachographs, Trub AG has manufactured and supplied...

  Connexion2 manufactures the Identicom lone worker device range and‘SoloProtect' lone worker solutions Connexion2, the manufacturer of the multi-award winning Identicom lone worker device range, and the provider of ‘SoloProtect' lone worker solutions, is set to capitalise on overseas expansion following an announcement that it has signed a number of strategic partnership agreements with major security companies around the world.   The partnerships...

 The 10th ASIS International European Security Conference & Exhibition to take place at ViennaVienna is getting ready to welcome the 10th ASIS International European Security Conference & Exhibition that will take place on 3-6 April 2011 at the Messe Wien.Around 400 senior security professionals are expected to attend more than 36 high-level educational sessions that will cover the entire spectrum of topics in security management such as: supply chain security, industrial espionage,...

  Abloy UK is showcasing superior electromechanical security solutions at IFSEC 2011Abloy UK will be showcasing the latest additions to its innovative electromechanical product portfolio at this year's IFSEC Exhibition.Visitors to stand C50 can see live demonstrations of Cliq Remote, which is based on a patented electromechanical locking solution and developed to make key management easier in larger and wide area masterkeying systems.  Suitable for larger master key suites or remo...

 ITEC 2011 will be held between 10 - 12 May, 2011 in Cologne, Germany Senior military experts from Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States will be giving their perspectives on the contemporary training scene at the opening session of ITEC, Europe's premier conference and exhibition for military training, education and simulation technology and services. The event takes place at Koelnmesse, Cologne from 10-12 May 2011.Known as the Senior Officers Panel, this conference session has...

 The International Professional Security Association is UK's longest established trade body for security industry  The House of Lords agreement finally reached to remove the Security Industry Authority (SIA) from the Public Bodies Bill. This does not change the overall situation whereby the SIA will be replaced with a "new regulatory regime", however it does mean that the path will be clearer with a single piece of legislation both abolishing the current authority and detaili...

 Convergence India 2011 was held between 24-26 March at Pragati Maidan New Delhi with a huge participation The 19th Convergence India 2011 Expo organised by Exhibitions India Group at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi was  the emerging role of Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) was topical and definitive at the opening ceremony of the 19th Convergence India 2011 Expo which began at Pragati Maidan. Envisaging a future for the communications industry to be data heavy, Hon'ble Minister Shri Sachin P...

 Global financial institution expands March Networks solution to 7,000 branches in $3.5 million dealMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced that a top ten global financial institution has selected the company's Financial Solution for multiple new banking branches and planned branch upgrades in a deal worth $3.5 million. The deployment will bring the bank's total March Networks installation to more than 7,000 sites - all centrally man...

At ISC West HID will preview its next-generation access control technology, developments in its federal identity initiative and new green products as well as host strategy briefingHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase its new developments in its federal identity compliance initiative and preview its next-generation access control technology platform that revolutionises the implementation of high security readers and credentials at...

Abloy has become the first security specialist to launch a high security key cylinder designed to meet the needs of industrial locking environments.Abloy UK has launched a high security key cylinder system specifically targeted at the high security retail, OEM applications and museum display case markets.Designed for use in camlocks and furniture locks, Sentry incorporates a wide range of high security padlocks for use in demanding industrial environments.The new Abloy Sentry cylinder system als...

Milestone Systems has announced a major release: the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit version 1.0 (MIP SDK 1.0). It was presented at the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium held March 2-4 in San Antonio, Texas. The Milestone Integration Platform SDK 1.0 provides Milestone partners with a world of innovative possibilities: the comprehensive development framework makes it easy to integrate security and business solutions (including multiple video analytics applications)...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has extended the benefits of its HID Identity on Demand™ services to include a secure web portal that enables customers and channel partners to monitor and manage all aspects of card personalisation projects, from design and ordering through data transmission, high-quality multi-colour printing, programming and on-time delivery anywhere in the world."Implementing a large badging project as part o...

 BSIA has welcomed current regulation regarding SIA which will play a pivotal role in functioning of security industry The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has responded positively to announcements that the SIA has been removed from the Public Bodies Bill, claiming that the move will bring a more considered approach to the future of security industry regulation. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, comments: "We are pleased that this amendment to the Public Bodies Bill...

 Terry Stutzman, Senior Project Manager, CNL is PMP certified and experienced in PMBOK methodologyCNL is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Terry Stutzman, PMP, to Senior Project Manager, CNL Americas. Terry is a certified Project Management Professional with 15+ years of experience. He will oversee all US integration projects for IPSecurityCenter, CNL's Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system.Along with 15+ years of experience in project management, Terry brings a...

 Traka will launch it's Touch lockers and Traka Touch S-series at IFSEC 2011 Following the successful introduction of Traka Touch key management last year, Traka plc will be launching two new products at IFSEC 2011 - Traka Touch S-Series and Traka Touch Lockers. Visitors to stand 4/D55 will see demonstrations of the company's most exciting product development to date. This innovative technology, first developed for key management in the M-Series - a very successful groundbreaking forer...

 An IPSA survey confirmed that majority of security buyers are in favour of continuous regulation in security industryOn the same day that the SIA announced government agreement on the framework for future regulation of the security industry, buyers of security services made clear their desire for continued regulation. In a survey conducted by the International Professional Security Association (IPSA), over 220 buyers of security services responded to a series of questions about the future...

 Grintek Ewation's location in Pretoria, South Africa which deals with electronic communications in security sector  Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, boosts its global security electronics business by entering into an agreement to acquire the majority shareholding in South African Electronic Warfare specialist company, Grintek Ewation (GEW), Pretoria.Cassidian will increase its 45 per cent share in GEW to 87.4 per cent by acquiring the 42.4 per cent share of SAAB S...

 Gus Dosanjh, UK Technical Services Director, SALTO Systems SALTO Systems has promoted Gus Dosanjh to the position of UK Technical Services Director. Previously UK Technical Sales Manager, Gus's new role will be to build and strengthen SALTO's technical support department, grow its team of technical support engineers and liaise with specifiers, customers and end users during the design, planning and commissioning phase of access control projects.Ramesh Gurdev, Managing Director SALTO System...

 James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'Security - Whatever the Cuts' is the title for this year's free annual Manchester Security event, which will focus on providing businesses with valuable insight as how investing in security solutions during an economic downturn will help them reduce losses associated with threats such as theft and vandalism.This free exhibition with seminar is opened to anyone concerned about security, providing an opportunity...

 Steve Ross, MD Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd. is set for his new challenging role Steve Ross has been with Mul-T-Lock for 17 years, during which he has held a number of senior roles in both sales and product management. He will now assume responsibility for the next stage of Mul-T-Lock's development, including furthering the end user marketing activity and sales initiatives.Commenting on his new appointment, Steve Ross said: "I am excited to have been invited to undertake such a challen...

 smarti Hybrid portable access control has many advanced features and is also equipped with WIFI, mobile connectionLast year on IFSEC TAB Systems launched the new smarti® Guardeon unit and won the Best Access control Product award with it. This year at IFSEC 2011 Tab Systems plan to launch a new portable access control unit and a TCP/IP Relay controller called smarti® TCP/IP Relay Box.smarti Hybrid is a portable access control, presence tracking and building automation solution. For...

  Andy D'Urso, Integration Manager, SALTO SALTO Systems has appointed Andy D'Urso to the position of UK Integrated Solutions Manager. His role will be to build strategic integration partnerships with class leading security companies, further strengthening SALTO's already impressive list of alliances with firms such as Group 4, Honeywell and Siemens. Andy has wide experience within the security industry. He joins SALTO from AECOM Ltd, where he was Associate Director (Security), responsi...

 Richard Money will help in boosting sales market of ACT in the security sector Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Money to the position of Sales Executive for the UK Southern Region.  Richard's appointment further strengthens ACT's position in the market.Richard has over 14 years experience within the security industry and has worked with Gardiner Security (now ADI Global) and Clarke Instruments. With an in-depth knowledge of the U...

  The British Security Association encourages government tax credit increases for security businessesThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's announcement of a boost to tax credits for small businesses conducting Research and Development into new products.  As part of yesterday's Budget announcement, Chancellor George Osborne reinforced the Coalition's support for manufacturing, increasing R&D tax credits to 200% from April 2011, a figure...

  Security Solutions have launched a new brand identity for their security installation businessAs part of its pledge to become even more customer focused, Security Solutions, one of the UK's leading manufacturers and installers of perimeter security equipment, has developed a new brand identity. Managing director, Andrew Davies is adamant that these recessionary times are ideal to grow strong brands. He says:  "Security Solutions is a really innovative and dynamic...

 Optical security media cards worth $8.6 million dollars would be provided by LaserCard Corporation LaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of secure ID solutions, announced receipt of an order for approximately $8.6 million for optical security media cards to be issued under the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card") programme. Delivery is scheduled for completion in August, 2011."The U.S. Green Card has set new standards in security...

 Video door phones connecting to a network allow end users to remotely view visitors and grant access New technology is enabling residents to see who is at their apartment complex or front door from anywhere in the world. Video door phones that can be connected to a network are allowing end users who have a smart phone or internet access to remotely view visitors and grant access to either communal or residential areas."The core functionality of a video door phone has remained largely...

 Octavian would be making the security arrangements at the venue and for spectators for the Luxury Motor Show The market leading Octavian Security has won the contract to be the sole provider of security at this year's Luxury Motor Show in Nottinghamshire.A team of officers will be at the event on Sunday 22 May at Goosedale Conference and Banqueting in Papplewick, 15 minutes from Nottingham city centre. They will be tasked with ensuring the safety of the thousands of visitors expe...