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HID goID platform enables instant over-the-air provisioning of IDs to citizens’ smartphones and secure access to cloud-based government information services Powered by ASSA ABLOY’s Seos technology, the HID goID platform for mobile IDs enables instant over-the-air provisioning of government-issued IDs to citizens’ smartphones and secure access to cloud-based government information services. Rob Haslam, Vice President and Managing Director of Government ID Sol...

Users will be able to check in quickly, choose their room, pay for their stay and use their smartphone as a key Scandic, the Nordic region’s largest hotel chain, is to test digital check-in and mobile room keys at selected hotels in Stockholm using tailor-made solutions developed by ASSA ABLOY Hospitality. Guests at Scandic have had the possibility to check out online since 2013. Now, those staying at selected Scandic hotels in the Swedish capital will also be able to c...

The CE3F door closer is equipped with adjustable closing speed and latch action for complete control The new CE3F door closer is now available from UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions. Certifire approved The CE3F is the only fixed size 3-rack and pinion door closer in its class that is CE Marked and fire rated for metal and fire doors in all three mounting positions: regular, transom and parallel. I...

TDSi’s range of GARDiS software drew large crowds at Expoprotection 2016 Integrated security manufacturer TDSi’s new range of GARDiS software was the star attraction on the company’s stand at Expoprotection 2016 in Paris this month. TDSi’s appearance at the show drew large crowds from across France and Europe, as well further afield, with visitors from countries including as Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Monaco, Ivory Coast and Hungary. Good reception to...

The system provides an ideal balance between security and convenience You want a security system that can solve your problems today, but you also want to plan for tomorrow. Vanderbilt integrated security systems are designed with the future in mind, making it easy for you to add new functionality, as and when you need it. The world-renowned Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London treated its first patient in 1852. It currently offers the widest range of paediatric s...

Mr. Putman will be responsible for expanding AFA’s business in the southeast territory AFA Protective Systems, (AFA) a New York based super regional fire safety and security systems integrator, announces that the company has appointed Mike Putman as the Regional Sales & Business Development Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Putman will be responsible for expanding AFA’s business in the southeast territory and leveraging the long-term customer relationships that...

The Taipei Plugfest drew 42 technical experts from 15 companies from around the world ONVIF, a global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 15th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest (ODP) between 9th-11th November in Taipei, Taiwan, at the Fullon Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf in the city’s Tamsui District. With multiple testings of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers’ Plugfest included interoperability testing for five ON...

The open-laboratory will begin operations from December 2016 Hitachi, Ltd. announced the establishment of an open-laboratory within the Yokohama Research Laboratory (YRL) to conduct prototyping and proof-of-value with customers—a part of the collaborative creation process—to realise open innovation. Operation will begin from December 2016. The open-laboratory is composed of three laboratories to develop new application technologies for specific business areas, and...

Farpointe Data’s P-640 and P-620 proximity readers and Delta6.4 smart card reader meet the impending requirements for 2-factor authentication as described by NIST’s federal guideline Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, announced that its Pyramid P-640 proximity card reader with keypad, P-620 mullion style proximity card reader with keypad and Delta6.4 smart card reader with keypad meet the impending requirements...

Maxxess eFusion solution helps AirPortr to meet the airline industry’s security demands To make life easier for airline passengers, US-based security specialist Maxxess has delivered an innovative surveillance solution for travel technology company AirPortr at three London airports – paving the way to expand the pioneering luggage transfer service worldwide. The AirPortr service is the first of its kind in Europe. It provides an easy, convenient way to transfer lu...

EtherWAN’s EX78000 Series PoE switches were employed for a subway infrastructure project A massive transportation system in the United States moves millions of passengers daily across its almost 500 stations. With safety as a priority, passengers must have access to up-to-the-minute information, as well as be able to instantly report emergencies. After more than a century of operation, a major metropolitan subway recently found itself using an antiquated system for the...

Nortek Security & Control announced the expansion of its manufacturing capacity by 25 percent Nortek Security & Control, a provider of security, smart home, and wellness technology, announced new executive staff additions and role changes to better position itself for continued growth, deliver faster product time to market, fuel more innovation, and serve a growing customer base. Additionally, Nortek Security & Control will be expanding its manufacturing capacity b...

Geutebruck sealed the partnership with Elbo Technology in Windhagen Geutebruck is expanding its network of Dutch partners: Katharina Geutebruck, Managing Director of Geutebruck GmbH and Erwin Wigmans, Managing Director of Elbo Technology, have sealed the partnership in Windhagen. The Geutebruck Managing Directors, Katharina Geutebruck and Christoph Hoffmann rely on the specific market expertise of their regional sales partners, "We are focused on creating advantages for our c...

The ievo fingerprint readers ensure safety of the 33,000 fans of Middlesbrough FC A Newcastle-based manufacturer of fingerprint readers has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the 33,000 fans who regularly fill Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium. Stadium security As part of the £5m investment the club made for the start of the current football season and their promotion to the Premier League was a focus on improved site security for staff and fans a...

Intersec 2017 shines spotlight on emerging technologies as Middle East outpaces global growth in biometric solutions A Dubai university’s cloud-based biometric time attendance system is growing in popularity across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as the regional education sector joins other industries adopting new technology to boost safety and security.  The Hult International Business School in Dubai was the first to test Swiss company TBS’s (Touchless...

SmartTask app ensures that planned checks are taking place and management information is being gathered electronically There are serious health and safety consequences of missed or inadequate lock-up checks in highly-populated public buildings and retail stores according to Paul Ridden, Managing Director of Skillweb. However, security companies have an opportunity to deliver a value-added service and added peace of mind to building managers by providing monitored inspections o...

UNION’s keyULTRA boasts enhanced features like the highest key related security, resistance to bumping, drilling, picking and plug extraction, along with being approved for use on 60-minute fire doors UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a leader in door opening solutions, has enhanced the quality and finish of its keyULTRA master key system. UNION’s keyULTRA master key system is patented until 2028. This patent protects the k...

Cloe Snell will aim to develop, manage, and support company’s installer and integrator network ievo Ltd, a Newcastle-based designer and manufacturer of biometric fingerprint recognition systems, has appointed Cloe Snell as Regional Manager for the North.Covering the area North of the M62 corridor including Scotland, Cloe started with the company in September 2016 with an aim to develop, manage, and support ievo Ltd’s ever-growing installer and integrator network.Re...

Over 100 exhibiting brands showcased the latest productive and cutting edge technologies The sixth edition of BuildTech Asia 2016, the region’s leading trade show for the building and construction industry, recorded an increased visitor attendance of 35% over the three-day event. Organised by Sphere Exhibits and hosted by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), the annual trade show was held from 18 to 20 October, in conjunction with the Singapore Construction Pro...

The new website provides a reliable, concise, and clear understanding of SALTO Systems solutions Created exclusively for the hospitality industry’s access control needs and requirements, the new website aims to cover the broad spectrum of access control within the hospitality sector.It provides hoteliers worldwide with a reliable, concise, and clear understanding of the solutions SALTO Systems provides for the sector.Reliable and economical solutions“SALTO Hospital...

Solution providers to use the Secutech 2017 platform to demo their latest products and technologies Secutech will return for its 20th edition from 12 – 14 April 2017, celebrating its status as the ideal platform to explore and expand business for the global safety and security industry. Held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, the show will house more than 450 exhibitors across an exhibition space of over 35,800 sqm. Prominent brands have already confirmed their par...

EPM has shown the leadership in adapting itself to the demands of the digital world Emirates Photo Marketing L.L.C. is the former supplier of materials to Kodak. The company, which is located in the United Arab Emirates, is a major provider of security concepts for end users. LEGIC is proud to have such a renowned company among its partners. EPM works with LEGIC reader and smartcard ICs. They build solutions for different end users like police departments, governments, educat...

Videx expands its presence with Protectorcomms at student accommodation in Cardiff University Videx, provider of door entry systems, has recently fitted out a large scale student accommodation development in partnership with Welsh installation company Protectorcomms for Cardiff University students. The development consists of 320 apartments as part of an ongoing accommodation project, which is designed for those who have chosen to live and study in Cardiff City. VX2200 digita...

The market expansion will allow PSA Security Network to expand its membership base PSA Security Network announced that it will be expanding its market footprint to include the professional audio-visual and communications market. The market expansion will offer qualified systems integrators in the professional audio-visual/communications and physical security industries access to more than 170 industry-leading product lines through PSA Security Network. “We are seeing mo...

Along with new solutions, Matrix will demonstrate its complete range of time-attendance solutions Matrix, a leading manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in IFSEC India 2016, from 8th to 10th December 2016. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance and people mobility solutions at the event.Centralised controlMatrix offers an enterprise-grade video management system designed, engineered, and built specifically for growing multi-lo...

FaceSentinel is the world’s first biometric access control authentication product powered by Deep Learning At UK Security Expo 2016, facial recognition provider Aurora will be demonstrating its AI-powered FaceSentinel system, which allows registered users to open doors, turnstiles, and speed lanes simply by looking at a sensor, with no need for any additional verification such as tokens, cards, or PINs. The facial recognition system is integrated with Fastlane gates from...

Security personnel manage the Avigilon high-definition surveillance solution in the Ballpark Operations Centre and Event Command Centre using the Avigilon Control Centre network video management software (NVMS) with High-Definition Stream Management (HDSM) technology. Target Field installed a combination of 170 fixed and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras throughout the facility, installing Avigilon HD cameras ranging from 1 MP to 16 MP at all entrances/exits, concourses, gates, back-of-house areas, pa...

Tactilon Dabat integrates a complete Tetra radio and a rugged smartphone in one device Airbus Defence and Space, a European provider of secure radio communications, will showcase its latest products and services at the PMR Expo 2016 in Cologne, Germany. The company also presents a large broadband portfolio for the next generation of Professional Mobile Radio (PMR).Secure Land Communications (SLC), a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, will feature the following broadband p...

Advance features a next-generation range of hardware that utilises Grosvenor’s proven Sateon software platform to provide a seamless access control solution Grosvenor Technology, developers of industry leading access control solutions, have crammed over two decades of know-how into their latest hardware and software launch. Sateon Advance is a next generation range of hardware that utilises Grosvenor’s proven Sateon software platform to provide a seamless access co...

Dahua’s star product "My eyes" industrial camera, is recognised as the Gold Winner of CGD 2016 China Good Design, often referred to as CGD as well as the “Chinese Red Dot”, is a brand new international design award initiated by the organiser of Red Dot Award for China market. It has become a major state-level honour in terms of industrial design in China. Dahua’s star product, “My eyes” industrial camera, is recognised as the Gold Winner of...