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ISE takes a majority share in respect to its Digital Signage Conference, an annual event that takes place in Munich, Germany Integrated Systems Events, the company that produces the ISE exhibition, recently announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with invidis consulting to take a majority share in respect to its Digital Signage Conference, an annual event that takes place in Munich, Germany. The Digital Signage Conference, run in cooperation with trad...

Peter Poole and Tristan Norman has been appointed as Sales Director and Head of Business Development Security & Fire, respectively IFSEC Global Security & Fire Portfolio is pleased to announce expansion plans to continue to grow the worldwide show IFSEC International. Peter Poole has been appointed as Sales Director and will be responsible for all commercial activity across the portfolio whilst leading the sales team and the network of global agents to continue to...

ASSA ABLOY UK is reducing energy costs for education premises, by providing cheap to run and quick to install, wireless access control Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK is reducing energy costs for education premises, by providing cheap to run and quick to install, wireless access control. The Department for Education is faced with an estimated budget shortfall of £600 million in 2015-16, according to the Association of Colleges. Despite these financial constr...

CEM's AC2000 system has proven itself to be a highly reliable and powerful system About 1,000 aircraft movements and over 100 airlines link Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with about 180 destinations worldwide every day, making it the world’s busiest cargo gateway and one of the world’s busiest passenger airports. Since its opening, HKIA have controlled access throughout the airport using the renowned CEM AC2000 access control and security management system...

Zwipe, a global leader in biometric authentication technology, announced that HID Global's iCLASS® and 125kHz ProxCard® users can now easily integrate the Zwipe Access biometric card, eliminating the need to add biometric readers to an existing HID Global®iClass® or Prox-based system. "As the largest smart and proximity card provider in the world, HID Global has thousands of users who would like to upgrade to biometric authorisation, but may not have the budget or the resources...

AVI technology from Nedap enables airports to monitor, control and optimise taxi access Taxi transportation is an important way of travelling from and to an airport. To regulate traffic flow of commercial vehicles across terminals, airport authorities are using Nedap’s Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) technology. This system, based on long-range RFID technology, reduces waiting times at taxi ranks and allows a smooth, timely flow of taxis. The idea of regulati...

When a fire of this magnitude occurs, authorities already have an uphill battle when it comes to determining the cause The reaction comes following a report in the Black Country-based Express and Star, detailing a fire that destroyed an industrial estate in the region late last year, with evidence from local authorities confirming that the blaze was started deliberately. The fire at Middlemore Industrial Estate, situated in the town of Smethwick in the West Midlands, occurred...

The Certified Partner Program allows partners to get recognised as a committed Nedap partner Nedap, the leading specialist in vehicle identification and detection technology for security, parking and traffic, announces that a first group of partners is now officially certified according to the guidelines related to the Certified Partner Program that was introduced at end of 2014. Dedicated program for three sectors Nedap Identification Systems developed a dedicated partne...

The SSAIB has been at the forefront of offering certification against this new British Standard to its members SSAIB, the UK and Ireland’s leading fire, security and telecare certification body, is celebrating becoming the first certification body to gain UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation against British Standard 102000 for Investigative Services. This follows SSAIB’s work on pilot assessments with a number of companies working in this fiel...

Identiv, Inc., a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced that Identiv’s uTrust TS Government Readers for premises access are now included on the U.S. government’s FICAM Approved Products List (APL). The General Services Administration (GSA) lab, which is part of the Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) Testing Program, has evaluated and approved Identiv’s...

Argus Control installed ECKey Bluetooth readers to manage access to the inventory room ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced that Argus Control, located in Brasilia, Brazil, has implemented ECKey access control technology to provide low cost, highly effective control for its product inventory. “We were having issues of equipment being taken from the inventory without any documentation,” explained Cr...

Fully integrated, scalable identification and security system implemented at prominent Moscow multifunctional business complex Capital Plaza, a new modern multifunctional complex in the centre of Moscow offers an optimal environment for business development and commerce. Located in a prestigious area in the heart of Russia’s capital, the 49,000 square mile business centre boasts the most advanced systems of life support, communications, and security supplied by leading global manufacturers...

Geofire’s advanced, wire-free technology offers the most reliable way to legally ease access in these busy environments Agrippa wire-free fire door holders have been installed at one of Birmingham’s largest schools, enabling fire doors in school corridors to be legally held open, releasing them in the event of a fire alarm to protect students and staff. With over 1400 students and 270 Sixth Formers, Fairfax Academy in Sutton Coalfield is typical of many larger...

HID has also been recognised for successfully implementing sustainability guidelines in design, construction and operation HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has completed the consolidation of its world headquarters and North American Operations Center. Showcase for operational quality and sustainability The company has also achieved recognition by three organisations for successfully implementing some of the industry&rsqu...

This move signals the company’s intent to become the most customer-focused integrated security systems manufacturer in Europe Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, recently announced it has established its international headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany. This move signals the company’s intent to become the most agile and customer-focused integrated security system...

Darren will identify new business opportunities for the company’s outstanding range of RFID hospitality solutions SALTO Systems continues to grow its UK sales team with news that Darren Keating has joined as National Account Manager Hospitality. Darren will be responsible for working closely with boutique, luxury and resort hotels in addition to other types of holiday properties and resorts to identify new business opportunities for the company’s outstanding range...

RITE Touch RT1050D digital door lock won the award in the hardware category USGlass magazine, the magazine of record for architectural glass industry leaders, announced that Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has won a 2014 Readers Choice Award. The winning products were selected through a survey of USGlass readers, who voted for their favourites in a variety of categories. The RITE Touch RT1050D was selected in the hardware category. The RITE Touch RT1050D is a digita...

Matrix Phone Systems extended ISDN PRI, VoIP and GSM connectivity for cost effective regional calling Introduction Apollo Hospitals a forerunner of integrated healthcare in Asia, as well as globally has forged a legacy of excellence in Indian healthcare. Its presence encompasses over 10,000 beds over 51 hospitals, more than 1500 pharmacies and over 100 diagnostic clinics. They wanted an optimised solution to connect their Bannerghatta Headquarter, Bengaluru to Jayanagar...

The customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has recently received a number of orders within a range of new high potential fingerprint sensor markets. During January, a total of 6 customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats. The targeted products include payment-, home- and smartphone-related...

Tyco will help with establishing widespread adoption of Thread Technology The Thread Group announced the addition of Somfy, the leader in home control products, and Tyco, the largest fire protection and security solutions company, to its Board of Directors. Thread is the new IP-based low-power wireless mesh networking protocol designed specifically for the home and the Thread Group is an industry alliance chartered with guiding the widespread adoption of Thread. The Threa...

The new S3040 portable reader from CEM Systems is a lightweight and rugged hand-held card reading device for roaming security. It is built around the latest technology standards and offers improved portability and resilience. The S3040 replaces the previous models S3020 and S3030 offering the same great features including image display, mustering, roaming and much more. The main difference is an updated hardware platform. Key features include: Card swipe and visual verification of cardholder...

CCV used Identiv Labs to design, develop, and produce a family of network-connected frontend contactless readers Identiv, Inc., a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced that CCV Deutschland, a German provider of electronic payment products and electronic payment processing, has partnered with Identiv Labs to develop a complete solution for unattended contactless payments. Th...

The most requested ASSA ABLOY products at Intersec were wireless technologies SMARTair™ and Aperio®. SMARTair™ Successful involvement at Intersec 2015 saw ASSA ABLOY further expand its profile in the fast-growing Middle East market. ASSA ABLOY demonstrated key wireless access products and shared its own market research with attendees. Key sales trends for 2015 include the rise of IP-enabled wireless devices, as well as increasing interest in open standards and...

Anviz drew high praise for theirexpanded surveillance line, whichattendees could try out themselves Anviz Global, a manufacturer of biometric technology products, would like to thank everyone who attended the INTERSEC Dubai 2015 in Dubai, UAE. The show has a reputation for being one of the biggest and most active security exhibitions in the world. This year, INTERSEC did not disappoint exhibition attendees or exhibitors. This year Anviz had a clear mandate heading into the sho...

SALTO effectively provides the college with a ‘networked access control solution without the wires’ Queen's College is a co-educational independent school located in Taunton, Somerset. It is a day/boarding school for children aged 3–18, and incorporates Nursery, Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior schools. The college was aware that its existing security arrangements in the form of mechanical keyed locks and a very basic access control system were somewhat outda...

Vanderbilt SMS system manages access for over 500 employees and contractors spread over 11 locations Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, recently announced that Crider Foods, Stillmore, GA, relies on Vanderbilt Industries SMS Access Control system to provide security for its large production and processing facilities. Tutela, Inc., out of Brunswick, GA, is the integrator and installer on this long-running project. Privately owne...

HID's annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand the latest security advances HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently issued its outlook on technology trends for 2015, as well as other anticipated developments across key vertical industries in the secure identity marketplace. The annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand and take advantage of the latest advances to improve security, convenience and the...

Farpointe Data distributes its Data products and options to manufacturers in New England Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that Thomas E. Piston, Jr. will help security system manufacturers and integrators from the New England and Mid-Atlantic states provide their customers with Farpointe Data products and options that will better meet their customers' needs for card-based access control an...

Paja joined Honeywell in 2003 and most recently served as vice president and general manager for Honeywell in India Honeywell recently announced the appointment of David Paja, 45, as president of Honeywell Security Group, effective January 19. Paja succeeds Ron Rothman, who is retiring from Honeywell to spend more time with family. In his new role, Paja will lead Honeywell’s nearly $3-billion global security business, which includes a broad portfolio of leading security...

The Security Institute also jointly raised £14,618.26 at the inaugural Joint Security Associations Annual Fundraising Event The Security Institute is delighted to announce that it helped raise £28,795.79 for its Chairman's Charity PTSD Resolution in 2014. It raised £14,177.53 at various Security Institute events during 2014. In addition to this amount, The Security Institute also jointly raised £14,618.26 at the inaugural Joint Security Associations Ann...