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Some key topics at ID World Abu Dhabi 2012 will include transportation security and border control A distinguished line up of top-drawer speakers, populating the preliminary agenda of the fifth annual EMEA summit on security, mobility and traceability, is set to provide an unmissable conference for the international ID WORLD community on 18-19 March 2012 in Abu Dhabi. The 2012 Abu Dhabi program will feature an exclusive mix of presentations where existing and emerging identif...

HID Global will demonstrate its security technologies, products, solutions and services at CARTES North America HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, continues its commitment to innovation leadership by offering a broad portfolio of RFID and digital technology solutions that support users’ needs to create, use and manage secure identities. As a part of its showcase this week at CARTES North America Expo and Conference 2012 in Las Ve...

KeyWatcher allows proprietary key card access and central control of four campuses When the name San Francisco is mentioned, most people think of the Golden Gate Bridge or perhaps the city’s famous cable cars. In the medical / educational community, the name San Francisco almost immediately brings to mind the University. Unique in its mission for focusing only on graduate school, hospitals and research, the University of California, San Franciscois recognised both nation...

HID's access control controllers and contactless smart card readers were deployed at the airport HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that Nanchang Changbei International Airport has selected the company’s networked access control solution, contactless smart cards, and readers for its new terminal to enhance overall security. The new system delivers real-time monitoring and data management capabilities, while enabling rol...

Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. has launched a new access control solution that has been designed to suit all types of SME's located in a single building and not requiring more than 32 protected doors. The ACTpro 1500 single door IP controller can be set-up and administered via its built-in web server or through the established ACTWin software application. Key features include voltage monitoring, break glass monitoring, status LEDs for fault indication and cable management improvements suc...

G4S Technology introduces the Javelin - a new range of card readers designed and built to look good, be user friendly and reduce environmental impact. The Javelin sets the standard, not only for its green design and build but also through its technological capabilities. The features of the Javelin card reader range have been thought through to provide high security, modern design and usability. The Javelin is one of the first card readers on the market to offer a four line graphical display w...

Travelodge plans to deploy Identicom devices in over 500 hotels The UK's fastest growing budget hotel chain, Travelodge, has underlined its commitment of care to its staff by adopting the market leading lone worker security device, Identicom. Implemented to replace Travelodge's existing hand held solution, Connexion2's award-winning Identicom is supplied as part of a managed lone worker solution complete with a host of support services. The solution comprises of fixed and i...

   The mobile access control pilot at ASU was the first to validate the use of digital credentials on NFC smartphones HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has successfully completed the world's first university pilot of NFC smartphones carrying digital keys. The pilot was implemented using the company's SIO technology, a key feature of its award-winning, next-generation iCLASS SIO-Enabled (iCLASS SE) credential and...

The partnership strengthens G4S Technology's position as a supplier in the security global technology market Microsoft has recently launched its new Partner Network to keep member organisations up to date and informed of the latest technology advances and providing a range of accreditation in line with their proficiency. G4S Technology has joined the network with a Gold Membership status. Joining at the highest level ensures G4S Technology are one step ahead when it comes to s...

The report analyses current manual techniques and discusses methods for remediating resulting problemsVenafi, the inventor of and market leader in enterprise key and certificate management (EKCM) solutions, recently announced the availability of a report on the critical need for enterprises to deploy automated certificate discovery and management solutions. The report-X.509 Certificate Management: Avoiding Downtime and Brand Damage, published Nov. 4, 2011, by leading research firm Gartner-highl...

 OMIFCO also installed CEM's industry leading hardware including the S610s intelligent card readerCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced that the Oman India Fertiliser Company S.A.O.C (OMIFCO) has chosen CEM's AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) to secure their premises. The system was installed by CEM Approved Reseller, Majees Technical Services LLC.OMIFCO is jointly owned by Oman Oil Company SAOC (50%), Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (25%) and Kr...

The software application at the centre of Idesco's "emancipation" is DESCoder 2.0 As a leading provider and pioneer of flexible, configurable, open technology solutions, Idesco recently announced the advent of a number of increasingly innovative - and even revolutionary - new concepts in contactless access control. With access control's landscape changing increasingly rapidly, Idesco's announcement fairly enshrines its commitment to protecting businesses' ability to wise...

Top reasons why Socomec chose HID Global solutions Easy and cost-effective deployment of logical access control by leveraging the existing HID Prox cards from previously installed HID physical access control. Time-saving solution for Socomec's IT department to manage multiple accounts in shared PC workstations. To enable more convenient and secure online access to employees at Socomec's production site. Leverage HID technology and credentials by using multiple applications such as time an...

  Mr. Reid will be responsible for driving HID Global hardware and software partnerships HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced Kerry Reid has joined HID Global as vice president of HID Connect. In his new role, Mr. Reid will be responsible for driving HID Global hardware and software partnerships and extending the company's Genuine HID Technology ecosystem. This involves building upon HID's existing strengths in the access control market...

Singapore may be one of the first nations to see the widespread adoption of NFC The 17th edition, Cards & Payments Asia 2012, Asia's largest smart technology exhibition is set to wow with a bigger and better event this year. It will showcase highly anticipated new technologies in Near Field Communication (NFC) and contactless payment together with the entire spectrum of smart technology initiatives. Key stakeholders from the telecommunications, government authorities and services, banking,...

A free management application that allows businesses to measure, monitor and report on their compliance to PCI-DSS v2.0 payment card data security standards, has been launched by governance, risk and compliance (GRC) specialist Acuity. Available for download from the Acuity website www.acuityrm.com, the compliance software monitors progress against the six milestones in the PCI-DSS Prioritised Approach and will identify, assess, manage and report on risks to cardholder data. It will also track r...

CIPS 2012 will cover key areas such as security technologies, CCTV and surveillanceThe only security event in Azerbaijan and the Caucasus, the Caspian International Protection, Security and Rescue (CIPS) Exhibition, returns for a 5th year. The event will be held on the 17th - 20th October 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.  Each year CIPS attracts over 8,000 visitors and over 30 participants from across Europe, Middle and Far East, Russia and CIS Central Asia.The exhibition brings together local an...

The thermal printed guest tickets are used at the resort for contactless admissionIdentive Group, Inc. and INSIDE Secure recently announced the delivery of the ten millionth smart ticket to a popular vacation destination in Southeast Asia. The thermal printed guest tickets are used at the resort for contactless admission to various attractions and guest facilities.   "Our customer has experienced a three-fold increase in visitors over the past year, which has required rapid turn...

Accrington and Rossendale College has been providing award-winning education and training to the people of Hyndburn, Rossendale and the Ribble Valley in East Lancashire for over 50 years. The college underwent a £16 million refurbishment project and opened its new look Broad Oak Campus in September 2007, offering students the opportunity to study at one of the area's most state-of-the-art facilities.The £16 million refurbishment project signifies the biggest transformation in the Col...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, has announced a pilot project that showcases the benefits of using NFC smartphones for opening doors at universities and other campus environments. The trial is underway at Arizona State University (ASU),where a group of students and staff are accessing a campus residence hall and selected resident's rooms using HID Global's new iCLASS® SE™ credentials embedded into a variety of popular smartphones connected t...

 Connexion2 will be showcasing its full product range at ISC West 2012 in Booth 16138 from March 28 to 30UK lone worker specialists, Connexion2, the developer of the award winning Identicom lone worker device, will be showcasing its full product range at ISC West 2012 in Booth 16138 from March 28 to 30. Identicom looks like an ordinary identity cardholder but is actually a discreet communications device that protects lone workers in the face of verbal abuse, workplace violence or if &...

SALTO'S locker solution provides security protection to mailboxes, lockers, cupboards and cabinetsThe UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of lockable mailbox systems and letterbox anti-arson solutions has selected SALTO Systems to provide an electronic locking solution for its products.The SALTO XS4 locker lock is designed to bring all the advantages of electronic access control to a lockable mailbox and is designed to provide a high level of security protection and control access to a wide...

 The door automation industry is set to grow according to a recent study by IMS Research After struggling in recent years, the $5.4 billion world market for door automation is poised for a robust recovery, according to a recent study by IMS Research, the leading provider of market intelligence to the global electronics industry.Revenues from the sale, service, and maintenance of automatic doors and operators, driven largely by non-residential construction activity, came to a grinding halt i...

An eco20 Idesco product means it comsumes 60% less energy than similar products on the market Idesco's roster of exciting product updates is also cascading across Idesco's eco20 product line. Nearly every one of the current and future product updates Idesco is bringing in 2012 will also constitute significant improvements in Idesco's eco20 product initiative.An eco20 Idesco product means it consumes 60% less energy than similar products on the market. However, Idesco's eco20 product line w...

Honeywell's MAXPRO VMS smartly determines the capabilities of each subsystem across various sites The Client United Business Media Limited is a leading global business media company employing over 6,000 staff in thirty countries. The company is best known in the security industry for running IFSEC, one of the largest security tradeshows in the world. Amongst its other UK brands is leading online news portal - Info4Security.com. The corporate head office is based in Central London, at Ludgate...

WISeAuthentic solution suite provides protection against counterfeiting and offers powerful sales monitoring INSIDE Secure and WISeKey recently announced a partnership to create a new breakthrough evolution of the WISeAuthentic solution suite which provides protection against counterfeiting, offers powerful sales monitoring and direct marketing capabilities. WISeAuthentic employs time-tested security technologies to help luxury brands ensure the authenticity of their goods from the supply chain...

 Michel Verhoeven to serve as Sales Director for the European export marketsAs of 1 January, 2012, Michel Verhoeven was appointed as Sales Director for the European export markets. Being part of the security industry for more than 15 years, Mr. Verhoeven most recently served as Regional Sales Director at EverFocus for the export markets UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Scandinavia. In his new function, he is responsible for both the development of existing and the acquisiti...

Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the electronics industry Keyscan Inc, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Dentinger to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. In addition to his Director of Marketing portfolio, Steve will now be responsible to plan and steer all sales and new business development strategies and activities across Keyscan’s entire corporate footprint. Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the e...

  The stripe cards in place were replaced with a contactless smart card solution from G4S Technology G4S Technology began protecting the Institute of Education (IOE), the UK's leading centre in education and social research, after an employee survey highlighted the need to improve security. The variety of disparate legacy magnetic stripe card readers in place previously, were replaced with a fully integrated Symmetry access control and contactless smartcard solution from...

 MOBOTIX provides advanced MOBOTIX CCTV technology to Oxford UniversityMobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at a new state of the art, multi million pound data centre built by Oxford University that is benefiting from advanced MOBOTIX CCTV technology to improve operational procedures.Oxford University is one of the worlds leading academic and research communities and at its heart is a complex an...