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Napco Commercial Platform supports UL commercial wireless, addressable & conventional devices (ideal for cost-effective system upgrades). No matter what application, 32 to 255 pts of fire &/or intrusion, Napco Commercial Systems offer competitive advantages – like proven wireless that saves up to 75% of the labour. Win accounts with more cost-competitive/attractive proposals by saving on labour with Napco's full line of dependable UL Commercial-Grade wireless devices. Cut costs on...

The flexibility of Moxa's all-in-one router allows Media Resources to grant access of the IP camera to clients Media Resources is an industry leader in large-format digital displays such as billboards and video scoreboards. Recently, they have reported a significant enhancement to the reliability of their control systems that corresponds to a large reduction in maintenance costs, thanks to the deployment of Moxa communications and networking equipment. The majority of Media R...

Safe Cities Asia is attended by over 300 senior security professionals WBR are delighted to announce Asia's leading and most senior event focused on helping city governments, agencies, and key municipal leaders address global public security and safety challenges, taking place on 27th – 30th May 2014 in Singapore. The Safe Cities Asia conference and exhibition brings together first responders, city authorities, central government departments and the private sector who a...

Sector insights industry Staying in control of what happens on an industrial site is essential to protect people, the planet and your profits. AEOS helps by highlighting risks and taking security management to a higher level. The company’s work may involve machinery, chemicals or procedures that could present safety or security threats if not managed well. AEOS gives you a range of smart functionality to help you minimise risk, keep control and respond quickly if there is an incident. Yo...

The Frontier R4 solution provides real-time monitoring of access doors and alarm points for local and remote locations Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, will display Frontier R4 comprehensive security solution at ISC West 2014 in Las Vegas from 2nd to 4th April 2014. Frontier R4 is a comprehensive security solution that provides real-time monitoring of acces...

The HID and Plasco solutions has enabled DPS to enhance campus security and safety HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company’s secure ID card issuance solutions, combined with solutions from Plasco ID, a leading integrator and provider of card-based ID systems, has enabled Dayton Public Schools (DPS) in Dayton, Ohio to increase classroom attendance, while enhancing campus security and safety by including new visual s...

The alliance between Traka and Nedap offers significant advantages to end users  Traka, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions has announced its formal partnership with access software developer, Nedap. Successfully integrating Nedap’s AEOS access control system with Traka’s secure asset management solutions over many years has led to the official partnership. The software integration allows security staff to easily grant...

The document presents useful information for deploying key control and asset management solutions Morse Watchmans, the leading supplier of key control and management systems, has published a whitepaper titled Best Practices Provide Best Value When Implementing Key Control and Asset Management Systems. The document, available on the Morse Watchmans website, presents useful information for deploying key control and asset management solutions, such as designing and customisin...

Nedap Security Management announced AEOS 3.1 is now available. This new release builds on the usability of AEOS, giving a unified design, while keeping in mind the different users. From the Configuration & Maintenance application to the Identity & Authorisation interface – AEOS maps to the way people actually work. This also applies to AEOS Surveillance, this renewed web application gives users a clear overview at all times. This clarity reduces the chance of mistakes, while increa...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has made it significantly easier for large government agencies and organisations to provision identities across many different, unconnected access control systems located throughout geographically dispersed operations. The company’s pivCLASS MultiPACS software is designed to streamline and simplify the process of registering Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials into multiple, disparate physical a...

CyberKey designates a single CyberLock to temporarily reactivate an expired CyberKey for up to 5 minutes CyberLock offers a variety of features for controlling access including key scheduling, key expirations, time-delay, multiple key mode, and temporary activation. Temporary activation is an advanced CyberKey feature that allows an administrator to designate a single CyberLock or CyberPoint to temporarily reactivate an expired CyberKey for up to 5 minutes. Once the key touch...

These appointments ensure smooth transition and simplify the delivery of technology and services to customers Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a 35-year reputation built on innovation and customer service, recently announced top-level leadership appointments for its Frontier business unit. Jeremy Krinitt assumes the role of General Manager of Frontier. In this role, he will lead all sales, and research and development efforts. Since joini...

Keyscan offers the capability to centrally manage the entire access control infrastructure at TotalBank The very nature of banking is based on trust. Trust that the banking institution will protect its customers’ money and their confidential data. For that precise reason bank security is and always has been a top priority for both the banks and their customers. In 2008 TotalBank decided to enhance their physical security controls, and began looking to bolster its physica...

Keyscan's access control system works with existing readers and integrates well with CCTV camera platforms Originating from the Brazilian full-contact sport of Vale tudo, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debuted in the United States in 1993. Today it has grown into one of the most valuable sports franchises in the world, promoting competition of the most effective and skilled mixed martial arts. This year UFC will continue to bring us legendary battles, shocking finish...

The Keyscan system’s day to day functionality has created incredible peace of mind for ABH Hospital security is always a sensitive issue. Ensuring people’s safety when they are at their most vulnerable is never an easy task. So when the Alexian Brother’s Behavioral Health Hospital decided it was time to upgrade their security system, they were looking for a solution that could resolve a unique set of challenges. Director of Facilities Maintenance/ Constructi...

Each of the schools that have the Keyscan system are equipped with readers on four perimeter doors per school School security has quickly become one of the most controversial and alarming issues of our time. With all of the unique conditions found in a school setting, finding the right solution that encompasses all elements of secured access control while being easy to use and integrate into normal school operation can be an intimidating task. Faced with the challenge of secur...

A Keyscan access control system is installed in approximately 20 of the City of Abbotsford buildings The city of Abbotsford is a progressive agricultural community with a growing population located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its close proximity to the City of Vancouver holds many perks, but also some disadvantages. This reality is exactly what prompted a security review of all City-run buildings including city hall,...

The Keyscan system now controls over 130 doors at Hartgrove Hospital A behavioral health hospital faces a unique set of security challenges. It requires a full security solution that is flexible, and reliable to address a wide range of security issues. For Hartgrove Hospital in Chicago Illinois, the choice to go with a Keyscan Access Control system to provide this full solution was clear from the very beginning. Hartgrove Hospital employs roughly 500 individuals, from adminis...

The Keyscan readers create an alarm that sounds if the cabinet door is held open for more than 90 seconds There is no glory for the well prepared. Heroes tend to emerge in the triumph over crisis. But what about those people that have the foresight to prevent calamity? Where is the praise for those people that carry out their due diligence and are constantly ensuring the safety of others? Being responsible for the security of others is never an easy task, with threats emerging...

Tyco Security Products have been installed in six Jordan’s facilities, including retail stores and corporate centre Nation’s leading furniture retailer dramatically improves security measures with comprehensive security solutions from American Dynamics and Software House. This was one unconventional furniture chain that needed a security reupholstering. Jordan’s Furniture was founded in 1918 in Waltham, Mass. Since then, the retailer has attracted record num...

The Zwipe biometric card is DESFIRE EV1 and MIFARE Classic compatible Zwipe, which provides contactless smart cards with on-card fingerprint reading, recently announced that Simonsen VogtWiig, a well reputed law firm located in the middle of the financial district of Oslo, is deploying the Zwipe biometric card for managing access to doors and printers. The Zwipe biometric card quickly reads the user’s fingerprint in less than a second. Eliminating the problems of solely...

HID Global’s iCLASS SE platform has delivered a number of benefits during the upgrade process HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its iCLASS SE access control platform has been used by the Academy of Art University in San Francisco to secure almost every door of the institution, across dozens of geographically dispersed buildings that house expensive equipment and high-value student work product. The iCLASS SE platform has...

The predictions encompass a range of solutions including anticipated advances in physical access control HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for top trends the company believes will have the greatest impact on the secure identity industry in 2014. The predictions encompass a diverse range of solutions and technologies, including anticipated advances in physical and logical access control, secure issuance, identity assu...

Mark has over 20 years of experience in the both security and broadcast arenas Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce Mark Playdon has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast US covering North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. “It is a pleasure to welcome Mark to his new role with Keyscan,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “Mark brings a wealth of security and technology experience to our o...

The NLA has been equipped with a KeyWatcher and PowerCheck systemfrom Morse Watchmans The Egyptian National Library and Archives (NLA) in Cairo is the largest library in Egypt and is one of the most revered historical institutions of the country. Since 2007, the NLA has been undergoing a modernisation that involves digitising the material as well as adding new information technology systems to make access to documents faster and easier. Also included in the modernisation are e...

The acquisition expands HID Global’s ability to provide most secure identity solutions around the world HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has acquired IdenTrust, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for globally interoperable digital identities that can authenticate, encrypt, and create electronic signatures for every type of transaction or activity where proof of identity is essential. The acquisition significantly expan...

The Zwipe biometric card is DESFIRE EV1 and MIFARE Classic compatible Zwipe recently announced that it will introduce its new, next-generation biometric card, a contactless smart card credential with on-card fingerprint reading, at the ISC West Exhibition to be held at Las Vegas’ Sands Convention Center April 2-4. The Zwipe biometric card quickly reads the user’s fingerprint in less than a second. Eliminating the problems of solely deploying PINs and standard cards...

The events will allow attendees to meet with the sales and technical teams from the various Tyco Security Products brands Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces its “Inspiration on the Road” series of in-depth technology presentations highlighting access control, video, and integrated solutions for end users, integrators, distributors and consultants around the United States and Cana...

Ultra Electronics ID, one of the world’s leading ID card printer manufacturers, announces UltraSecure, a new line of technology cards designed for all proximity access-control systems. To create the perfect card, Ultra distilled 20 years of experience in designing card personalisation equipment into the ideal access control credential. UltraSecure cards are the most convenient and cost-effective solution to upgrade or replace regular HID clamshell, ISOProx or ISOprox II cards. UltraSecure...

Gallagher will showcawse its newest innovations including the v7.10 Command Centre at Intersec 2014 Gallagher, a leading supplier of perimeter security and access control solutions, will feature an exciting range of innovative products for the first time in 2014 at the 16th edition of Intersec; the leading international meeting platform for the Security & Safety sectors within the Middle East. The company and its regional channel partners will use this opportunity to showc...