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The SMARTair™ electronic accesscontrol solution replaced Tower 185'sproblematic mechanical locking system A recent 200-metre addition to Frankfurt’s skyline, Tower 185 incorporates several advanced environmental elements in its design. The original plans specified that the entire building should be equipped with a mechanical locking system. However, with repeated key loss, the management company decided to install a more flexible, user-friendly solution suited to s...

The programme will offer Five Diamond MSPs access to the highest level of cloud-based infrastructure available Tyco Security Products is pleased to introduce the hattrix Five Diamond Program from Kantech, a new cloud-based access control partnership programme for managed service providers (MSPs) who are active in or interested in offering hosted or managed access control services through Kantech. The programme, launching on Thursday, April 7 at ISC West in Las Vegas, will offe...

David Galt, Port Security Officer, Port Security Authority, Liverpool & Manchester will discuss the weaknesses of the ISPS code SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June, 2016. With continued migration into the EU through sea borders and the serious threat of terrorism, there is a pressing need for the maritime security community to collaborate and further strengthen relations in order to boost security. Internationa...

Headlining the programme of 300+ speakers will be keynote addresses from Colonel Tim Collins OBE, Kate Adie OBE and James Cracknell OBE IFSEC International and FIREX International, organised by UBM EMEA, have recently unveiled the speaker line-up for the Protection and Management Series 2016, Europe’s leading events for security, fire, safety, facilities and service management, taking place at London’s ExCel from 21-23 June 2016. Headlining a programme of more tha...

Zetron’s VMS has the ability to handle as few as 20 cameras and as many as 2,000 Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, announced that it is adding the AVfusion networked audio-and-video recording system and Aiphone’s IX Series audio-video intercom systems to its suite of Video Surveillance and Security offerings. Zetron will be demonstrating these solutions at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) being h...

Farpointe will provide multiple options for contactless card systems to stop hackers from entering IT and OT systems At the ISC West Exposition, Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, will be emphasising how organisations can remove their card-based access control systems from becoming major targets for hackers to ultimately access Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) systems. The show will be hel...

A Boon Edam Tourlock revolving door was chosen for the primary entrance to Martin's adminstration building Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. has installed a Boon Edam Tourlock security revolving door at its new corporate office in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Entrance security for new corporate HQ For the first time in nearly 30 years, all administrative de...

The PSA track at ISC West will cover best practices in systems integration, risk management, video analytics trends PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced it will host an education track at ISC West 2016 and cybersecurity sessions at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West in Las Vegas, NV. The PSA track at ISC West will feature a full day of training sessions on April 5, 2016 covering best practices in systems...

All of Alpro’s deadlocks are designed to accept standard profile cylinders or thumbturns Deadlocks and paddle handles from Alpro are securing Warwick House, a new £6m library and multi-user community building in Seaford, East Sussex. The library building, which includes nine supported accommodation residential units, is on three storeys and also offers day services for older people. Design and other uses Several sets of powered pedestrian sliding doors within the...

ASSA CLIQ remote system provides a simple and intelligent electromechanical locking system ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has supplied its CLIQ™ electromechanical locks to the engineering suite at Loughborough University. Loughborough University Loughborough University’s campus has miles and miles of electrical cabling, gas piping and data communications, which demand a respon...

Honeywell recently announced the release of WIN-PAK® 4.4 software suite, an update to the popular security software suite that now features a better user interface and other improvements, as well as the launch of WIN-PAK for Galaxy® software, specifically designed for the Honeywell Galaxy range of security products. Available in several versions, the WIN-PAK software suite was designed for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with an in-house security function. The software allows s...

The partnership provides PSA integrators with an innovative tool that reduces system design time by up to 50% PSA Security and System Surveyor recently announced that they have entered into a partnership to offer System Surveyor through the PSA Security Network. System Surveyor is a mobile app and cloud-based tool that simplifies the design, installation and maintenance of electronic security systems. The partnership provides PSA integrators with a breakthrough, innovative too...

Speaking on behalf of Microsoft Global Security will be Mike Faddis, Director of Microsoft Global Security The PSIA will provide a briefing with the latest updates and roadmaps for its various industry initiatives on April 7th at 10 A.M at ISC West in Sand Convention Center, Las Vegas. Manufacturers and end users will discuss and demonstrate how real-world solutions have moved from concept to development using the PLAI specification.  Faster and efficient security admini...

Kojak will enable fast enrolment and verification of large groups of people, with capability of capturing ten prints in ten seconds or less Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is revolutionising the industry yet again, with the release of its Kojak FAP 60 Appendix F Certified ten print and roll live scanner. Rugged and lightweight, Kojak will run off of a laptop, tablet or mobile phone without an a...

LifeSafety integrates LSP FlexPower product line with Brivo access control elements LifeSafety Power® Inc., the industry leader in Smart Power Solutions and patented remote networking capabilities, has a new partnership that provides seamless, mechanical integration of power and access control hardware in a single solution combining Brivo Access Control elements with the LSP FlexPower® product line. Mechanical integration of power and access control hardware LifeSafe...

MOOV is not only suited for City Access Control, it also has a dedicated module for vehicle access management Nedap - leading specialist in vehicle identification and detection technology - launches the next generation of its solutions for vehicle access control. Nedap MOOV is the world’s first access control system specifically designed for vehicle entrances in cities and parking facilities. With this new solution Nedap responds to the worldwide trend towards smarter ci...

IOM access control tablet fuses access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities SRI Identity™, a line of business of SRI International, recently introduced its IOM Access Control Tablet for mainstream access control applications. The tablet fuses an access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities to establish a new benchmark for cost-effective value and functionality. It joins the SRI Identity portfoli...

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the “Aftershock 2” live demonstration on responding to crises and emergencies Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated on Tuesday the activities of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016). The ev...

Justin will be responsible for management and leadership of all sales activities in Eastern North America AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, has hired Justin Wilmas as its Director of Sales, East Region. This newly created position will provide additional support and exceptional customer service to Symmetry resellers, consultants and end users, and Justin will be responsible for the management...

Jim will work out of the Torrance, California office, and will report to COO, Howard Johnson AMAG Technology is proud to welcome Jim Cisneros as Vice President, Technical Services.  Jim will oversee all aspects of the Technical Services team globally, including Technical Support, Professional Services and Education/Training. He will work out of the Torrance, California office, and will report to Chief Operating Officer, Howard Johnson. Background in IT services “I...

Ryan will continue to manage the McLean, Virginia office and lead his team in supporting federal customers AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, announces the promotion of Ryan Kaltenbaugh to Vice President, Government Solutions, leading the federal government market globally. Ryan will continue to manage the McLean, Virginia office and lead his team in supporting federal customers.  Achiev...

All security and life safety sub systems are managed through Datalog located within the City Centre Campus With over 23,500 students from 80 different countries, Birmingham City University is one of the largest universities in the UK. Steeped in rich heritage, the University constantly invests in improvements to their facilities, ensuring that students benefit from a state-of-the-art learning environment.   The University has recently invested £260m in a majo...

The event will provide data protection practitioners with an opportunity to hear presentations on a range of topical issues The British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction section will be exhibiting at the upcoming Information Commissioner’s Office’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference. The event, which will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Monday 14th March, provides data protection practitioners wit...

Access control manufacturer ACT has released a single-door IP controller aimed at new and existing customers. Distributed intelligence, anti passback and other features The ACTpro 1520e gives integrators ultimate flexibility. They can install the controller using IP at every door, create a hub from RS485 or, most importantly, expand using Ethernet by exploiting the unit’s dual Ethernet switch. The controller is both flexible and scalable. New clients will usually opt to connect the ACTp...

The CSPM is designed to evaluate candidates seeking certification in security project management The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) exam during ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 6. ISC West exhibition and conference 2016 Produced by ISC Events, ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the United States. Those attending the ISC West exhibition and c...

BSIA Awards acknowledge achievements of apprentices involved in installation of alarms, CCTV, access control The British Security Industry Association has recently opened the 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations. These esteemed awards recognise the very best emerging talent from the electronic security industry. Acknowledging security apprentices Awarded by the BSIA, the Apprentice Installer Awards serve to acknowledge the achievements of second and third year ap...

The seminar will deliver insights and ideas on seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems Attendees who register for the End to End Best Practices in System Integration seminar at ISC West 2016 are sure to come away with new insights and ideas on how they can better ensure delivery of seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems. Impact of the Internet of Things The seminar panel, composed of some of the industry’s best...

AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that SMI is a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Programme.  As a certified partner, SMI’s Mobile Verification System integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 Access Control System.   AMAG Technology and SMI cooperatively tested and certified this integration. Extending access control beyond physi...

Integrated Biometrics will also be exhibiting their popular fingerprint biometrics scanner portfolio Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the compact, lightweight, most reliable energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world will be sharing best practices and unveiling an exciting new, game-changing product at Connect:ID March 14-16 in Washington, D.C. Biometric solutions for challenging situations The biometrics industry leader will be showcasing its e...

Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with its Design Centre services to offer reliable networks Vigitron Inc., the leading manufacturer of infrastructure solutions for analogue, IP, and HD systems, is pleased to announce it has completed inter-operational testing for IP/PoE based products from Paxton Access Inc., market leader in IP access control, door entry and building intelligence systems. Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with the...