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HID Advantage Partner program includes increased investments that are focused on partner relationships and strategy alignment HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company has expanded its channel partner program as part of its Genuine HID commitment to enhance value for customers worldwide. The HID Advantage Partner Program includes a complete range of benefits that will enable partner readiness and open doors to new business...

Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that the AD-201 compliant standalone electronic lock is available for United States Federal Agency buildings using PIV and PIV-I credentials. It features a FIPS 201-1 compliant multi-technology plus keypad reader (FMK) that reads both 13.56 MHz smart cards and 125 kHz proximity cards. The AD-201 is the first standalone integrated electronic lock to achieve FIPS 201-1 compliance. The innovative modular...

HID Global’s World Headquarters will be the company’s largest facility worldwide HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the opening of its new World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin, Texas. HID Global has initiated its first phase of operations at the state-of-the-art facility ahead of schedule and expects it to be fully operational by Q3 2015. It features 250,000 square feet of manufacturing, offi...

As one of the busiest airports in China, Nanchang Changbei International Airport manages over 3.3 million passengers and 34,000 flights per year. In 2010, Changbei Airport began an expansion project that included a new terminal and a second runway. With a total investment of RMB2.5 billion (US$393 million), the objective of the project was to expand in order to accommodate up to 12 million passengers annually by 2020. Challenges Since its completion, the Changbei Airport has become the aviati...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has introduced a new innovation to the Aperio portfolio to allow glass doors to benefit from the innovative wireless access control solution. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. A new easy-to-install plate allows glass doors to be fitted with an Aperio euro-p...

The acquisition will provide a robust platform for integrated offerings Datacard Group, the industry’s best-selling brand of secure identification and card personalisation solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Entrust, Inc., a leader in securing digital identities and information and a Thoma Bravo LLC portfolio company. The acquisition builds on the strengths of each company to enable its customers and partners to deliver better services in highly connected...

Nelson has more than 20 years of practical experience in accounting and finance Identive will move its corporate finance activities from its Europe hub in Ismaning, Germany to its corporate headquarters in California as part of its continuing efforts to simplify its business operations. Along with this move, Brian Nelson has been appointed chief financial officer and secretary of the company, effective December 20, 2013. Nelson is based in California and replaces David Wear, w...

Canon’s entire range of network cameras are available to Nedap’s customers Canon camera's available for AEOS customers Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has been selected and accredited as a hardware security partner by Nedap, an innovative developer of intelligent security solutions. The new partnership makes Canon’s entire range of network cameras available to Nedap’s customers through compatibility with its AEOS security managemen...

More than 900 fixed and PTZ video surveillance cameras are installed throughout the GHS locations Upgrading the video surveillance and physical security system of a multi-building, multi-campus medical facility to state of the art status takes more than simply adding or changing equipment. It takes ingenuity and perseverance from the client, combined with experienced technology partners who can provide quality products and services that enable the client’s vision to beco...

Bryan has been with VTI since 1996, first serving as the President of Loss Control Solutions VideoTronix, Incorporated dba VTI Security announces that Bryan Viau has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2013. Bryan has been with VTI since 1996, first serving as the President of Loss Control Solutions, a subsidiary software company, until its sale in 2003. Since becoming Executive Vice President of VTI, he has been the driving force behind building...

This is a time where a whole industry is on the verge of changing the day-to-day lives of us all by introducing NFC technology. It is anticipated that NFC will serve much more use cases, especially in the consumer electronics realm, than just enabling mobile payments. COMPRION eases the verification process of this rather complex technology with its new NFC Robot and thus helps the industry to grow faster. NFC Forum standards harmonise quite a few related specifications to form a universal NFC...

The accreditation allows Securfid to implement the LEGIC technology into individual and secure solutions Securfid GmbH in Bonn, Germany, now belongs to the LEGIC partner network. Securfid is a system integrator specialised in security in RFID communication. The accreditation as official LEGIC license partner allows the company to implement the LEGIC technology into individual and secure solutions. In 2012, Securfid was founded by experts in the field of security, IT and m...

COMPRION has been active in the Terminal Steering Groups on UICC with the aim of contributing to the consistent roll-out of new NFC NFC is on everyone’s lips. Terminal and card vendors, network operators, financial institutions, and many others have been discussing the benefits and limits of con-tactless communication for quite some time. The number of people who have to contribute something to the topic of NFC seems to be growing almost every day. Experience has shown...

PAC, part of Stanley Security Products, has launched a new range of highly cost-effective Readers capable of working with any system that utilises the industry standard Wiegand protocol for Proximity Readers. Available in two alternative ranges, the OneProx GS3 will meet all the user’s reader requirements and, for the first time in PAC’s history, all versions meet EN 50131-1 & 3, the standard for Intruder Alarm systems. GS3-LF range Available in Mullion, Standard, Vandal and...

STANLEY Security, one of the leading security providers in the UK, has launched the Oneprox GS3 range of highly cost-effective Global Readers for access control systems. The new STANLEY Oneprox GS3 Readers come in both Low Frequency and Multi Technology models and are compatible with the PAC KeyPac, Wiegand and STANLEY’s own access cards or tokens. The Multi Technology Readers also work with MIFARE / DESfire EV1 cards or tokens and, with Stanley’s Ops feature, can be secured using 1...

Cubic pointed out to IDTechEx that Mifare for Mobile from NXP gives speed same as transportation card ticketing In the many interviews and research carried out for the new IDTechEx report "Near Field Communication (NFC) 2014-2024", considerable disagreement was commonplace. IDTechEx first issued a major report on this subject five years ago when there were concerns about deployment which is much less an issue today given the huge deployment of NFC-enabled mobile phones and tab...

Ireland West Airport Knock is Ireland’s fourth international airport and features modern passenger and commercial facilities as well as extensive aircraft operation areas. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and servicing in excess of 629 000 passengers per year, the Airport is the main international air access gateway for the West, North West and Midland regions of Ireland. The Airport has also experienced rapid development and now serves more than 20 scheduled and charter destination...

CEO of Suprema James Lee received the award from Korea President Geun Hye Park Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, recently announced it has won a Korea’s nation award of ‘Order of Industrial Service Merit’ where a total of 5 economically most-contributing local companies were awarded by the government. Even the top award entitled ‘Silver Tower’ was given to Suprema, which is the best and highest level of recog...

Near Field Communication (NFC) has become the newest technology to open a wealth of possibilities for a number of different applications; from enabling users to pay for coffee to opening a door, the sky is the limit. SourceSecurity.com spoke to Klaus Klosa, Managing Director of LEGIC, one of the leading companies taking this exciting technology to the next stage for a number of security applications. New innovations in NFC from LEGIC At the SICHERHEIT trade fair in Swi...

Matrix will showcase access control and time-attendance solution and video surveillance solution products Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in IFSEC 2013. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution and Video Surveillance Solution. “IFSEC 2013 is an ideal platform that brings together the leading industry players world...

Nedap will sponsor and organise the Welcome Party for all conference delegates at the World Forum in The Hague After a series of creative, constructive meetings, ASIS International and Nedap have decided to join forces. Nedap will organise the Welcome Party of the ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition in The Hague. This important event will take place from 1 to 3 April 2014. “We have a history of taking part in the ASIS Security Conferences & Exhib...

For residential or commercial properties requiring a high specification, stand-alone shadow card proximity access control system, Videx Security now offers S-Prox. Designed for up to two entrances, it can be used where residents or staff need access to a property through a single door or through front and back doors. The entrance mode can be set as required. The S-Prox is ideally suited for smaller applications where there are around 100 users, although it can cater for up to 4000. Typical prop...

Nedap contributed to ASPIRE4SPORT, a recognised Middle East's leading sports business congress and exhibition The Netherlands government and companies want to offer their full support to Qatar to make the 2022 FIFA World Cup a grand success. That’s why at ASPIRE4SPORT in Qatar, an Orange Pavilion was created and represented by an expert team of e.g. engineers, architects and security firms, including Nedap. The World Cup in Qatar needs to be a great experience, but...

CEM’s AC2000 AE system provides a fully integrated business solution designed to help airports run more efficiently CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, and ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of physical security solutions, recently announced that the CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) security management system has been installed at Inverness Airport, Scotland to manage passengers and staff. AC2000 AE is the industry&rsquo...

INSIDE Secure and Intrinsic-ID recently announce they are bringing to market a new class of secure microcontrollers for smart cards and other applications that apply Hardware Intrinsic Security(TM) (HIS) to provide the highest levels of security for cloud-based transactions. Hardware Intrinsic Security technology uses the unique attributes of a device to extract high quality security keys, which in turn make the process very secure. By combining INSIDE’s proven secure microcontroller desig...

Valid will supply Crocus’ CT32MLU1200 and CT32MLU_LTE MLU technology products in Brazil Crocus Technology S.A., a leading developer of magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies for mobile security, embedded microcontrollers, harsh environment electronics and magnetic sensors, recently announces that it has signed an agreement with Valid, one of the largest suppliers of smart cards in Brazil, to supply its microcontroller products, CT32MLU1200 and CT32MLU_LTE. Thes...

Intersec 2014 will focus on areas including Commercial Security & Information Security, Safety & Health, and Fire & Rescue Safety, fire protection and security remain high on the priority lists of governments and corporate companies worldwide given the current uncertain scenario in many parts of the world. The Middle East region, replete with its crucial reserves of oil and natural gas, and boasting some of the fastest growing economies within its ranks, is bei...

After years of development and deployments across the globe, OTA mobile device management is now becoming a ubiquitous offering from carriers and manufacturers worldwide. The industry has recognised that this service can be used to promote new and exciting wireless data services and device upgrades that are becoming a much larger portion of their revenues. Thus, in addition to meeting customer needs through faster and easier software updates, OTA technology promises to provide wireless operators...

Gallagher's Bangkok office will be open and operational by the end of the year New Zealand global security leader, Gallagher has announced plans to expand its operations in Thailand to support growing needs of the ASEAN countries. Sir William Gallagher, CEO of Gallagher, joined the official visit of New Zealand Prime Minister to Bangkok this month, as the company prepares to open an office and further establish its business in the region. The company already supports customer...

Datacard Group has recently announced enhancements to its desktop family including hardware innovations Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced significant enhancements to its desktop family—including new hardware innovations, as well as more secure supplies and overlays—to deliver an optimal mix of affordability, security and durability in government, corporate and school ID card programs.   A...