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The partnership between Matrix and Tri-Ed will provide greater opportunities for both companies Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has announced a new strategic partnership initiative with Tri-Ed Distribution, a well-known and highly respected supplier of security and IP products based in Woodbury, N.Y.  Matrix Systems will align itself with Tri-Ed Distribution to fulfi...

Winners were commended for their achievements by a highly respected Judging Panel With close to 1,000 attendees, the highly coveted Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, took place during a Black Tie gala ceremony at London’s prestigious Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 23rd October 2013. Produced in association with IFSEC Global.com, the Security Excellence Awards highlight the very best people, projects and processes the UK’s security industry has to...

HID Global’s ActivID Authentication Appliance provides a unified and integrated authentication platform for banks HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its ActivID Authentication Appliance has been selected by the European Banking Forum (EBF) organisation as the winner of the Most Innovative Security or Risk Service or Product in the 2013 Retail Banking Awards – Security and Risk. Judges included key experts in the ban...

Research shows that a staggering 92% of exhibitors said that IFSEC International is their preferred event IFSEC International, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce an extensive range of industry leaders to exclusively showcase their latest solutions at IFSEC International 2014, ExCeL London, from 17th – 19th June 2014. Providing unrivalled access to the entire buying chain, this is the exclusive opportunity for the industry to network with the largest selection...

JVC Professional Europe Ltd. is pleased to announce the new Pixstar smart WDR analogue camera, the TK-WD9602E. The camera offers an excellent solution for optimising image quality in difficult back-lit areas, such as entranceways. It uses Pixstar technology, based on a multi-shutter Super WDR CMOS sensor, and benefits from JVC’s superior 17-bit DSP technology. Whether you need to use the camera in an entrance foyer, a railway station, or a high security bank, the TK-WD9602E offers clear s...

Samsung Techwin has further strengthened its product range with the addition of a 360-degree high definition camera. The SNF-7010 360-degree 3 megapixel camera provides users with the option of selecting from a number of display options including 360-degree fisheye, single and double panorama, quad, rectangle or user selectable region. “360-degree cameras are increasingly being specified for projects where there is a requirement to monitor activity 24/7 in environments such as banks, off...

Sighthound, Inc. announces today the launch of Sighthound Video, a product designed to disrupt the hard-to-use world of video security software and bring new levels of intelligence to keeping an eye on those things most precious to you. Sighthound Video has been trained to simulate the human brain’s recognition abilities. The software not only detects motion, it detects people. The software’s ability to detect and differentiate humans from animals or other objects greatly reduces the...

As a memeber of, Key Systems Inc will now provide enhanced security options for Asset tracking Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has announced that Key Systems, Inc., manufacturer of high security electronic asset control devices and high security management software to provide real-time event reporting has joined the aptiQ Alliance programme. Customers can now use one credential, a high security aptiQ smart card, with Key Systems, Inc. products to gain access to and track...

Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted has released the newest and perhaps the greatest version of WELS, its unique Winsted Equipment Layout Software (WELS) version 4.Winsted have reworked the software with the end-user in mind. The biggest change is the improved look and feel. The equipped version 4 has been revamped with a completely redesigned user interface with exciting new features promised to streamline the design process and improve the user experience. The software is easy...

S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series ATM locking system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces updates to Sargent & Greenleaf’s (S&G) A-Series™ ATM Access Management System at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series...

The new Dallmeier IP cameras of the 4920 series score not only because of their pin sharp images in Full-HD quality, but also because of their easy and convenient configuration and installation. Whether as box camera or in a vandal-resistant dome housing: The DF4920HD-DN and DDF4920HDV-DN use a 5 megapixel CMOS image sensor and provide Full-HD video in real-time (1080/p) using the H.264 codec.Quick installation A special highlight of the 4920 series is the function Remote Back Focus Control &nd...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces the next versions of its professional line of products: XProtect® Essential 2013, XProtect® Express 2013, XProtect® Professional 2013 and XProtect® Enterprise 2013. The products’ new features will further empower Milestone distributors, resellers and end-users to do more by embracing new capabilities and enabling more business opportunities.  The new enhancements in the produc...

HID has strengthened its banking partnership initiatives with its Identity Assurance Technology Partner Program HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues its drive to help financial institutions secure online banking services that nearly half of all their customers prefer for convenient account access.  Through its forward-looking Identity Assurance portfolio and channel partnership initiatives, the company is fuelling adoption of layered...

The contract includes maintenance and refurbishment of BBVA Bancomer branches in large parts of Mexico Gunnebo Security Group has, through its subsidiary Gunnebo Mexico, signed an MEUR 8.8 contract with Mexican BBVA Bancomer for maintenance and refurbishment of bank branches. The contract, which runs over three years, includes maintenance and refurbishment of BBVA Bancomer branches in large parts of Mexico. “This order is a milestone for Gunnebo’s development in...

Some 90 percent of global Fortune 500 finance organisations count on Verint solutions to help drive their security Verint® Systems Inc. announced that it is further expanding its customer footprint in the financial services sector as institutions around the world continue to deploy its Actionable Intelligence® solutions to improve enterprise performance and make the world a safer place. Verint brings a wealth of technology innovation and experience to the broad-reachin...

Improving customer experience through video surveillance biometrics also emerged as a predicted trend 70% of city and finance businesses who took part in a recent survey intend to invest in IP surveillance technology over the next year. According to a focus group session - held as part of the inaugural Security Technology Experience (STE) – adapting to changing security threats is the biggest driver behind the investment. And while investing in high definition, integrat...

Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced the availability of its latest financial product— the Datacard® CD820™ instant issuance system—giving financial organisations and retailers an affordable approach to instantly issuing payment cards. With the ability to reduce issuance costs and deliver cards to consumers in a customised and personalised way, the CD820 system offers a wide-range of features to help support a...

The growth in the electronic security market is reflected in the 170+ new companies who will be at ISC West More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communic...

The collective experience of Valerie, David and Karen will be invaluable to support future growth plans Synectics has further expanded its sales team in response to increased demand for its surveillance solutions from key industry sectors. Valerie Guesdon and David Short join Synectics as Business Development Managers, with responsibility for Public Space clients operating in the North and South respectively. Valerie will also focus on customer solutions specific to the Banki...

Richard intends to build closer partnerships with the Police to develop new ways to make cash more secure Banknote Watch, the crime reduction partnership aimed at reducing the profits of cash-in-transit and ATM crime, has appointed a new Chairman following a lengthy selection process. Richard Childs QPM BSc FSyI joined Banknote Watch at the end of 2012, bringing with him a wealth of experience from both public and private sectors. Currently Managing Director of ACPO CPI &ndas...

The summit will focus on smart card and secure payment technology, implementation and markets Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, together with U.S. Bank, announced recently that they will be presenting at the Smart Card Alliance’s 2013 Payments Summit taking place February 5-7, 2013 in Salt Lake City.  In its 6th year, the summit focuses on smart and secure payment technology, implementation and markets. As part of the...

Mr. Schipper has been working in the security industry for more than 13 years, focusing on IP video surveillance  IQinVision has announced that Peter Schipper has been appointed Regional Sales Manager for the DACH Region (Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and Switzerland). Mr. Schipper has been working in the security industry for more than 13 years, focusing on IP video surveillance solutions. He has developed an expertise in selling to key verticals such as banking, retai...

Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, together with DeviceFidelity, Inc., leading Near Field Communications (NFC) plug-and-play technology solution provider, recently announced that U.S. Bank will be using technology and personalisation services from the two companies to roll out a new contactless mobile payment beta called U.S. Bank Go Mobile Payment Service. Targeted to frequent travelers, the bank’s pilot new program will offer customers in t...

Many ATMs including Hong Kong locations have been found contaminated with pinhole cameras and illegal card readers over the past month. Credit Card fraud from various kinds of devices used for skimming information from the credit cards of unsuspecting customers not only results in millions of dollars of losses but it significantly affects customer satisfaction and their confidence in their banker. Many methods have been tried to thwart attempts at skimming credit cards and of course the miscrea...

Diebold has developed the first ATM that includes integration with mobile devices via the cloud Influenced by the expectations of the Millennial generation, Diebold, Incorporated is reimagining the automated teller machine (ATM) experience. Diebold has developed the first ATM that includes integration with mobile devices via the cloud, allowing consumers to complete secure, cardless transactions. It also features a new user interface that enables touch gestures, such as flick...

3VR’s CrimeDex is an online network database of economic crime information 3VR, the leading video intelligence company, recently released an on-demand webinar with innovative fraud-fighting tips and best practices. The speakers included Mark Solomon, detective for the Greenwich Connecticut Police Department, and Jim “Gator” Hudson, VP of 3VR’s CrimeDex Services. In this previously recorded presentation, experts discussed how intelligent video surveillan...

3VR is a leading intelligent video surveillance company and its proprietary CrimeDex solution can be an effective tool for banks to find skimmers quickly, particularly if the platform is integrated within a financial fraud detection system. 3VR’s CrimeDex can play an important role in all fraud detection, not just ATM skimming. CrimeDex is an online network database of economic crime information that includes shoplifting, organized retail crime, and other white-collar crimes. It allows la...

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’...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, recently presented new fixed network cameras in the robust and successful AXIS P13 Series. By bringing in the latest technology, including Lightfinder, the cameras offer greatly improved image quality and enhanced processing performance. The new AXIS P13 Network Cameras, available in indoor and outdoor-ready models, are suitable for numerous applications, including low light conditions. The new technology makes these cameras great i...

Banknote Watch provides useful and accessible information to the public, businesses and police Banknote Watch recently launched a new website – www.banknotewatch.org - to renew its commitment towards providing useful and accessible information about stolen banknotes to members of the public, businesses and the Police. The crime prevention initiative aims at preventing criminals from profiting from the proceeds of crime by raising awareness about the provenance of staine...