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System Galaxy helps maintain awareness of student movement around the facility, and improve overall security At this year’s Intersec trade show and convention, Galaxy Control Systems is featuring the unique capabilities of its powerful access control software platform specifically for use in K-12 schools. The company’s successful System Galaxy v.10.4 solution delivers more highly integrated and scalable access control capabilities to maintain awareness of student m...

IriTech, a leading iris based identity management technology solutions company has developed a new technology to effectively capture and process iris images under direct sunlight of over 100,000 lux – a move it claimed will boost iris recognition technology’s convergence with the various industries such as the mobile device, wearables and automobile. Until now, one of the biggest impediment for the iris recognition industry to take the technology mainstream was capturing a clean iri...

The new site offers the latest information on Open Options’ software, video, lock, card, and reader integrations Open Options, a leading provider of innovative access control solutions, has upgraded the company website in a complete redesign which is now available at www.ooaccesscontrol.com. The new site offers the latest information on Open Options’ award-winning, open-architecture DNA Fusion access control software; Mercury Security true open hardware platform p...

The market is forecast to almost double in size between 2013 and 2018 The Indian market for video surveillance equipment exceeded $300 million for the first time in 2013 and is forecast to grow at an increasing rate over the next five years. This is according to a recently published report by IHS Inc. entitled “The Indian Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment”. Much of the market growth is forecast to come from increased government spending. In June 201...

Portal Plus is an advanced access control system for proximity, coded access and bio access devices Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, the distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, has recently signed an agreement to supply and support the Portal Plus range from Videx Security. Videx has been manufacturing and supplying door entry systems for almost 30 years and, under the agreement, Pro-Vision Distribution will provide Portal Plus which is an advanced access co...

The SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) awarded Nottingham-based Octavian with 157 points - an increase of 25 points on last year’s score Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has once again been ranked in the top 5% of UK businesses following its annual Security Industry Authority’s (SIA) audit. The SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), which is responsible for regulating the private security industry, awarded Nottingham-based...

TDSi sponsored the "Speedwell" team due to involvement of Rachel Little, daughter of Greg Little, Sales Support & Estimator at the company Pupils from Parkstone Grammar School in Poole have taken part in the final of the Greenpower scheme, which was held at the world-famous Goodwood Motor Circuit, with the help of sponsorship from local integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi and technical assistance from engineers at Siemens in Poole. The school put forward two ba...

By 2018, worldwide revenue will reach a projected $23.6 billion The global market for video surveillance equipment was worth an estimated $15.0 billion by the end of 2014, up from $13.5 billion in 2013. By 2018, worldwide revenue will reach a projected $23.6 billion, as shown in the attached figure, equivalent to a five-year compound annual growth rate of 12 percent. “The year 2014 has been one of the most interesting—and disruptive—in recent memory for both...

ISONAS were honoured for keeping the community safe with cost effective access control solutions at the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Leading Colorado-based access control manufacturer selected for City of Bridgeport installation and helps keep the community safe with cost effective access control solutions. We at ISONAS, Inc., a leading “Pure IP” access control system manufacturer that has revolutionised the security industry, has been awarded the 2014 Secu...

The SafeZone system allows security or first aid personnel to pinpoint the location where help is needed The University of York launched CriticalArc’s SafeZone on the 8th January to provide round-the-clock safety reassurance to students and staff. York is the first University in the Russell Group to roll out the simple-to-use, free application designed to help those on campus to summon security or safety assistance via their mobile phones. The SafeZone system allows sec...

The implementation of security robots does not act as a replacement for human workers or lead to job cuts Flourishing and rapidly evolving, the security industry is well suited to adopting new technologies. Companies are increasingly active in looking for advanced methods to protect their high-value goods. To meet this demand, all kinds of innovations have been developed to overcome existing limitations and thereby optimise the work of security professionals. Surveillance cam...

The University selected SafeZone to reduce costs through increasing the efficiency of everyday security operations CriticalArc recenlty announced that Northumbria University has rolled out its revolutionary distributed command and control solution, SafeZone™. The University selected SafeZone to enhance staff and student safety while reducing costs through increasing the efficiency of everyday security operations across its six campuses. Through unparalleled situational...

The Indian states of Gujarat, Delhi and Maharashtra have successfully countered forgery and abuse of vehicle registration documents with new, highly secure certificates of registration. At the core of this programme are HID Global’s leading security features and advanced card design. The document fraud problem For many years, key transportation and tax officials of the states Gujarat, Delhi and Maharashtra were confronted with widespread fraud based on the abuse of paper-based vehicle re...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with a way to protect their card-based systems from skimming, eavesdropping and relay attacks. Skimming occurs when the attacker uses an unauthorised reader to access information on the unsuspecting victim's RFID card or tag without consent. From that point on, the attacker can control when and whe...

The new location's proficient layout lets Farpointe add manufacturing equipment and increase production Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that it relocated its offices over the past weekend to a new larger, more modern facility located approximately ten minutes north of the former headquarters. The new location features a larger, more proficient layout that lets Farpointe add new manufacturing...

Matrix will showcase ETERNITY LE – IP-PBX for large enterprises with up to 1344 analogue ports and 1000 IP users Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is delighted to participate in the 23rd Edition of Convergence India Expo, New Delhi. Matrix being a consistent exhibitor at Convergence from last 5 years will showcase its complete range of Business Phone Systems, VoIP & GSM Gateways and Converged Voice & Data products....

SALTO XS4 stand-alone electronic handle sets are fitted into new student rooms with online wall reader access points on main entrances The latest student housing development at Bath Spa University’s Newton Park campus will see accommodation climb from 307 to over 860 places thanks to its new Gardens development, with all new rooms secured by SALTO smart access control. Located at the very top of Newton Park campus, the Gardens adds nine new halls of residence to the on-...

CEM will continue to work with ADT and Aviva Stadium to ensure all security needs are met CEM Systems is part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and Security Company. CEM provides highly advanced security management solutions which include integrated access control, ID badging, alarm monitoring and the industry’s most advanced and flexible range of card readers. From a small facility to a large multi-s...

CEM Systems is part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and Security Company. CEM provides highly advanced security management solutions which include integrated access control, ID badging, alarm monitoring and the industry’s most advanced and flexible range of card readers. From a small facility to a large multi-site facility the sophisticated AC2000 access control system and advanced CEM products provide a solution to meet...

TESA ASSA ABLOY presents its revolutionary padlock. This innovative intelligent padlock guards goods and informs users by sending a message when anyone opens or closes it, allowing a user to know the exact location in any part of the world because of its GPS locator. WatchLock™ offers an ideal solution to asset owners across a variety of industries. Whether stationary or mobile, device or property, personal or business, on or offsite its habitual location. WatchLock™ will track, tra...

Penton’s IWCE keynote speakers includes Roger Cressey and Dr. Reginald Brothers Penton’s International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has announced Roger Cressey, a counter-terrorism analyst for NBC News and former presidential advisor, will give the Opening Keynote Address for its 2015 show. Dr. Reginald Brothers, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will give the Morning Keyno...

The P2000 VMS helps to navigate between various management systems BCDVideo has announced the certification of Johnson Controls’ newly released P2000 Video Management System (P2000 VMS) on their Nova Series line of enterprise-class storage solutions. This new VMS offers a single, open interface to intuitively navigate between video management, video analytics, system integration, and alarm management. Standard, Professional, and Enterprise editions of the software are cu...

Mr. Lydic will be responsible for managing the outside sales team and working to increase revenue ISONAS Inc., the leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, has announced that Robert Lydic has been added to the ISONAS executive team as Vice-President of Sales. Mr. Lydic comes to ISONAS with a significant proven history of leading top performing sales teams in the security and data industries.  In this role, Mr. Lydic will be responsible for managing the outside...

The advanced scanners will cover a range of operations from screening baggages to examining cargo for contraband Smiths Detection Inc. recently announced a five-year contract to supply X-ray scanners to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its non-intrusive inspection programme, aimed at protecting points of entry by land, air or sea. The advanced scanners will cover a range of operations, from screening passenger baggage to examining cargo for contraband, including n...

The campaign is designed to ensure that all claims of ONVIF conformance are valid ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it is launching a proactive education and enforcement campaign designed to ensure that all claims of ONVIF conformance by manufacturers of IP-based physical security products are valid. The education and enforcement initiative aims to further protect the ONVIF brand and more pree...

The system’s access points at entrances/exits deploys numerous Idesco 7 CE readers Pyhäsalmi Mine, Europe’s deepest underground mine, has deployed a combined access control and rescue control system designed specifically for mining environments. This one-of-a-kind system, designed by Identoi Oy, was developed in extensive co-operation with Pyhäsalmi Mine. To supply the system’s readers, Identoi has chosen Idesco. As part of Pyhäsalmi Mine&rsqu...

Identiv’s CFO, Brian Nelson will present at Imperial Capital's 11th Annual Security Investor Conference Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced that Brian Nelson, CFO, will present at Imperial Capital's 11th Annual Security Investor Conference. The conference runs between December 10 - 11, 2014 and the presentation will take place at the Waldorf Astoria, New Y...

The Clay by SALTO hardware line is about to welcome a new member into the family: the Clay Wall Reader. Thanks to its breakthrough design, the Clay Wall Reader provides an ideal access control solution for installation in places where an electronic lock cannot be fitted. This can include fences, lifts, mechanical doors, parking barriers and so on. Suitable for use indoors or out, the Clay Wall Reader reads encrypted data on its operating Clay Tag and communicates this to the Wall Reader’...

The companies will apply face recognition to access control on electronic devices Cognitec Systems has signed an important software development and license agreement with Intel Corporation. Under the agreement, the companies will cooperate to apply face recognition to access control on electronic devices. Logon to PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other computing devices will become both more convenient and secure as the technology replaces conventional passwords....

The partnership enables PSA customers to specify CheckVideo into opportunities which require advanced video analytics functionality PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced a new vendor partnership with CheckVideo, the industry leader in Managed Video Security. “With the continued consolidation of manufacturers within the security industry, PSA was looking to add another vendor that offered a comprehensive range...