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Wendi will be responsible for conceiving and executing marketing strategies and tactics that drive growth VIZpin, the provider of Commercial Smartphone Access Control, announces that Wendi Grinnell has joined the company as their Director of Marketing. Wendi will be responsible for conceiving and executing marketing strategies and tactics that drive growth and increase brand awareness. Previous experience Grinnell is a marketing and digital communications professional with...

ADT’s security-as-a-service solution extends reach through integrations with popular wearable and life safety connected technology partners ADT LLC, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, announces the nationwide availability of ADT Canopy, a month to month contract service with 24/7 professional security monitoring via LG Smart Security, an all-in-one security and home automation device with full HD video capabilities. ADT Canopy will...

As Sales Manager for the Northeast, Johnstone will focus on enhancing existing partnerships Open Options recently announced David Johnstone as the new Northeast United States Sales Manager. Extensive work experience Johnstone comes to Open Options with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience; he began his career in 2005 working for access control manufacturer Commercial Access Solutions (formerly IEI). Throughout the years, Johnstone has sold access control, IP video,...

Jonathan Lewit will address how standards also can help ensure adherence to cyber security measures ONVIF, a global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will be presenting at Intersec 2017, January 23-24, 2017, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, as part of Intersec’s Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Conference. Internet of Things applications Jonathan Lewit, Chair of the ONVIF Communication Comm...

Rittal’s Micro Data Centre and IT Security rooms to take centre stage at Intersec 2017 Rittal, a manufacturer of IT Racks and Datacentre solution provider continues to reinstate its strong presence in Middle East region with their certified high-quality, system-tested Physical Security systems for IT infrastructure, displayed and showcased on their innovation stand participation at Intersec 2017. Products to take centre stage this year will be “Micro Data Centre a...

Storm S60 outdoor rated keypad-readers are ideal for controlling access in contemporary glass or polished stone buildings Storm Interface are pleased to announce that the Storm-AXS range of rugged access control products will now be available from Digital Factors UAE.“To coincide with important new additions to the Storm range, we are delighted to introduce a new Storm-in-Stock partner. Digital Factors will serve a growing customer base in the UAE and throughout the Midd...

The OnGuard 7.3 platform delivers on convenience with support for the new Lenel BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems, introduces the OnGuard 7.3 security management platform. This latest release of the proven OnGuard system is web- and mobile-ready, adding performance, convenience and operational efficiency. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The OnGuard 7.3 platform delivers on con...

ADT to integrate home automation with Amazon Alexa to arm and disarm home security systems ADT LLC, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, welcomes Amazon Echo and Echo Dot products to its Pulse ecosystem, ADT’s remote home security monitoring system that gives consumers the power to control their home security preferences regardless of location. Beginning this month, ADT customers will be able to integrate home automation skills with...

IrisAccess iCAM7000 identity authentication system has been installed in 12 locations of World Class Iceland Iris ID, a provider of iris biometric technology, announces that its IrisAccess iCAM7000 identity authentication system has been installed in 12 locations of World Class Iceland, the island nation’s leading chain of gyms. About 40,000 gym members are enrolled in the system, which includes iris scanners at access points such as main entries, VIP sections and spas....

The ZW-9 Z-Wave interface utilises the Z-Wave wireless protocol to provide the communication link between RTI systems and other Z-Wave-enabled devices RTI, a control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, announced the company is now shipping its all-new Z-Wave solutions. The ZW-9 Z-Wave interface enables simple and cost-effective monitoring and control of Z-Wave-enabled systems and devices via an RTI control system. Addressing the need for compre...

Matrix will demonstrate its range of biometric access control and time-attendance solutions at the event Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in Intersec Dubai 2017, from 22nd – 24th January, 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility solutions at the event. Centralised security Matrix will showcase its enterprise-grade video management solution designed and engineered specifically for g...

Nedap provided Unilever with a new security solution for physical access to its sites across the world Unilever wanted to enhance user experience, in the long run increase security and reduce costs, and chose AEOS as the solution to this challenge. AEOS will secure 20,000 doors across more than 800 Unilever sites, as well as providing video surveillance and a range of other access management services. Ian Dunning, Unilever’s Global Facilities Director, and Jeroen Gielin...

Vanderbilt SMS helps make sure that all personal information at the Sheriff's office is protected Home to 30,000 residents, Bradford County is a rural community located 45 miles Southwest of Jacksonville, Florida. The Bradford County Sheriff’s Office is mandated to protect its citizens and at the same time, safeguard sensitive criminal justice information, such as fingerprints and backgrounds from unauthorised exposure. Bradford County started out using security technol...

“Mode 5” employs highly sophisticated encryption techniques to avoid hostile signal manipulation Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS), future HENSOLDT, equips the recently ordered A330 MRTT multirole tanker aircraft of the South Korean armed forces with cryptographic technology employing the latest “Mode 5” NATO standard. Under a contract awarded by Airbus Defence and Space, the future HENSOLDT will deliver until beginning of 2018 eight crypt...

The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Mechanical Security businesses to dormakaba for $725 million in cash. The sale includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT, which together represented LTM revenues and EBITDA of approximately...

Wide Dynamic Range helps capture details in scenes with both very bright and very dark areas Digi Security Systems, a provider of integrated electronic security systems, announces that it designs cutting-edge electronic security solutions for educational environments. In addition, Digi’s experts, who are highly knowledgeable about a range of electronic security technologies and their applications in school settings, provide quality support and service to all of their cus...

Intersec 2017 to host a record international coverage of exhibitors for security, safety, and fire protection solutions European exhibitors are making their presence felt at a trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, with the UK, Germany, Italy, and France leading the way in boosting exports to the buoyant Middle East market. Intersec 2017 will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 52 countries when it opens from 22-24 January at the Dubai International Convent...

The partnership offers customers new, comprehensive physical access control and business operations solutions Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and mobile credentials, and Savance, a provider of business automation and employee tracking software solutions, announced its integration partnership. The partnership will provide customers with unified, customisable, and fully scalable solutions—combining access control with visitor management, staff tracking, tim...

Over 60 employees have achieved qualifications whilst working for the Bradford based security firm and a lot of staff have been given national awards Employees at Kings Security are celebrating following a year of personal achievement. Over 60 employees have achieved qualifications whilst working for the Bradford based security firm and numerous staff have been singled out in national awards. During 2016, over 150 individuals passed through Kings Training Academy where employ...

The East West Security Conferences are held to promote understanding and exchange ideas and information Attending the 34th East - West International Security Conference organised by Capricorn Conferences and Exhibitions on 21st and 22nd November 2016 at the Best Western Universo Hotel in Rome, Italy, were delegates from commercial, private and public sector organisations from the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Albania. Conference Co-Chairmen, Patrick Somerville, Vice Presid...

Laidlaw was relaunched as an independent business in January 2016 Laidlaw—a provider of architectural ironmongery, balustrades, and security systems—is looking forward to continued growth in 2017 after its first 12 months as a successful independent business. Successful first year The company, which has eight regional centres across the UK, was relaunched in January 2016 and Managing Director Peter O’Brien says the first year of business has already seen it...

Bosch offers integrated solutions with G and B Series for intrusion detection, door control, video integration, fire functionality and mobile access More than ever, customers are demanding cost-efficient solutions applications while also requesting to cross boundaries of single domains in many applications. As a response, Bosch introduces the new G and B Series control panels and systems. Both solutions offer an integrated use of different physical security and safety domains...

Zwipe’s new COO, Orlando Martinez and Director of Sales Access Control EMEA, John Laws Biometric tech company Zwipe announces the addition of Orlando Martinez as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and John Laws as the new Director of Sales access control EMEA. Zwipe’s new COO Orlando Martinez has an extensive background in bringing innovative biometric technology to market and driving international business expansion and organisational developme...

The Castel IP intercoms contribute to the centralisation of video and audio feeds for the campus security team The University of Huddersfield has installed two-way IP audio-video intercom from European IP intercom manufacturer Castel at its Queensgate Campus. The new system will manage the exit and entry of vehicles and visitors. The Queensgate site has seen investment of £100 million on infrastructure and resources over the past 10 years and Castel worked with installe...

The XXL 2.0 ID card printer is a unique solution designed to personalise oversized ID cards on demand Idesco, a New York-based security systems integrator, announced significant enhancements to its XXL 2.0 ID card printer for oversized badges. Optional UHF encoders are now available, making the XXL printer the first portable card printer capable of personalising oversized badges with RFID and UHF encoding. UHF card applications offer a far greater read range, added memory and...

Farpointe’s tactile laser engraving option creates an extra level of security for proximity and smart card access control solutions Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, announced that security system access control manufacturers, integrators and dealers can order proximity and smart card credentials with tactile laser engraving. Whether clamshell, printable, printable with magnetic stripe card or key ring or d...

Peter Bergstrom, the CEO and CTO of CIVINTEC Europe, will introduce CIVINTEC company technical service and CRYSTAL new smart card reader and terminals at TRUSTECH 2016 in Cannes. CIVINTEC company strategy CIVINTEC have over 10 years’ experience in the development and manufacturing of smart card-related products. CIVINTEC’s company strategy; to provide more than just standard, good-quality products with customising and modification; has been an ambition for a couple of years now. Th...

Aperio meets BS EN 179 and BS EN 1125 standards, and offers real-time access control ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a manufacturer of door opening solutions, will be partnering with Net-Ctrl at the upcoming Bett Show, highlighting the benefits of its innovative Aperio wireless locking technology for the education sector. Taking place from 25th to 28th January, 2017, at ExCeL London, representatives from ASSA ABLOY Access Control and technology reselle...

ACRE continues to rapidly expand presence in the global security industry ACRE, LLC, the holding company that owns Vanderbilt Industries, Mercury Security, and recently acquired ACT in Ireland, announced the acquisition of Communication Networks LLC (dba ComNet), a manufacturer of video and data transmission equipment. Wireless video and data transmission The acquisition of ComNet builds on the ACRE family of companies, providing complimentary communication technologies util...

Iris Access is used by governments and major corporations around the world for access control Iris ID, a provider of iris biometric technology, announced Qatar National Bank (QNB) has begun using an Iris ID identity recognition solution to authenticate customers using the bank’s ATMs. The technology increases transaction security and convenience by allowing customers to have PIN-free access to all accounts. Iris recognition QNB is Qatar’s largest bank and a leadi...