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Alan Foreman, President and CEO, accepting the Superstar Award Altronix, the recognised leader in power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, took home two awards at PSA-TEC in Colorado early this month. Altronix was awarded PSA’s exclusive Superstar Award for being one of their most valuable vendors of the year, as well as PSA’s Customer Service – Team Award. These accolades are determined by the PSA membership, and based on a ra...

Visitors to the show have three conference theatres to choose from this year: Keynote and Convergence, Security Solutions and Safe Cities As IFSEC International prepares to return to London’s ExCeL in June, a number of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) representatives are ready to impart advice on a number of industry issues – from city security to access control – as part of the show’s busy educational programme. Visitors to the show have t...

The Connect ONE interface is fully compatible with ELK Products’ Security and Automation Control Systems The partnership between ELK Products, a premier manufacturer of security and automation solutions and Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, provides the perfect segue for residential integrators to move into the world of commercial systems solutions and increase their recurring revenue streams with ne...

Magenta’s MD Abbey Petkar commented about the company’s no zero-hours contractors The use of zero-hours contracts within the security industry has been condemned by Hounslow-based Magenta Security. The subject of zero-hours contracts was a widely discussed topic in the recent UK General Election with Prime Minister David Cameron claiming there would be legislation to protect workers on these contracts. This legislation has since been described as ‘toothl...

These Guidelines have been put together by members of the EAST Expert Group on ATM Fraud The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has published a document entitled ‘Standardisation of Terminology for locations of Card Data Compromise devices at ATMs.’ These Guidelines have been put together by members of the EAST Expert Group on ATM Fraud (EGAF). Fraudsters have been constantly improving ATM skimming devices since the first basic devices appeared. Various types...

Entrepreneur, president and CEO Dean Drako acquired Brivo for $50 million Dean Drako and Brivo announced recently that the company has been wholly acquired for $50 million by Dean Drako, entrepreneur, president and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. As Brivo’s owner, Drako will serve as the company’s chairman, and Steve Van Till, Brivo’s president and CEO, will continue leading the company. Brivo’s cloud-based access control system currently services over 6 mi...

The entry into the US market comes after a number of key wins for the pioneers of SafeZone CriticalArc, a leading security technology innovator, recently announced that it has opened a US office in Denver, Colorado. The entry into the US market comes after a number of key wins for the pioneers of SafeZone™, a next generation distributed command and control solution that is revolutionising the way that organisations ensure personal safety across dispersed environments. Re...

Campbell will deliver a presentation on growing trend toward proactive risk & threat identification Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that Don Campbell, Quantum Secure’s Director of Product Management, will take part in two informational sessions to be held at IFSEC International 2015, which takes place from June 16-18 at London ExCel. At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, Campbell will be part of a...

At IFSEC, Maxxess will partner with Canon, Redvision and Wavestore - visitors will experience a fully integrated demonstration Maxxess, a global corporation specialising in the access control sector and recognised for its extensive integration capabilities, has unveiled its plans to showcase its signature eFusion security management platform together with a number of technology partners on its stand E700 at IFSEC International 2015 in London. As a modular system built on open...

Autodesk Seek is integrated into Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit design platforms In the competitive security market, the strategy for getting ahead is getting designed into new projects. To do that, it is essential to have BIM (Building Information Modeling) models and CAD drawings ready to go. Orion Entrance Control, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative and customised entrance control lanes such as turnstiles, has taken this strategy further by helping architects,...

Gallagher's Vice President EMEA & Asia - Peter Francis added more staff to the Asian team Gallagher's security business in Asia is thriving according to Vice President EMEA & Asia, Peter Francis, who this month added more staff to his continually growing team based in Asia. Globally recognised as a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative security solutions, Gallagher has been supplying the Asian market since the early 1990s. In 2011 the privately owned N...

Wexler’s leadership guided Zero's expansion from traditional weather-stripping into new product lines Elias Wexler, long-time president of Zero International, was the guest of honour at a dinner on May 14 hosted by Zero's new corporate parent Allegion plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider. The special event, celebrating Zero joining the Allegion family, was held at the Harvard Club in New York City. Local customers as well as Allegion and Zero s...

Jess was promoted to Small Works Installation Manager before being appointed Wessex Fire & Security has appointed Jessica Lutwyche as its Service Manager, overseeing a 30-strong team of engineers, technicians and admin staff. The company is part of the Wessex Group that Jess joined eight years ago in an administration role. After moving to the fire and security business she was quickly promoted to Small Works Installation Manager before being appointed to the new po...

Security services demand is projected to expand 4.2% per year through 2019 to $66.9 billion US demand for private contracted security services is projected to expand 4.2 percent per year through 2019 to $66.9 billion. Gains will be supported by the real and perceived risk of crime and by accelerating economic activity, particularly as new businesses form and create new users of security services. Revenues will benefit from a strong rebound in new nonresidential construction an...

At the meeting IPSA made several new appointments The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) held its 2015 Annual General Meeting this week at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, London. The occasion marked the completion of Mike White’s four years as Chairman of the Association and included the election of the Association’s International Council, who appointed Mr Stuart Naisbett as the new Chairman. IPSA made appointments Stuart Na...

Event is expected to play a catalytic role through the display of technologies, products & services Recognising Africa as the next global economic growth factory, the Convergence Africa World 2015 expo is coming to Nairobi, Kenya from 17 - 19 June 2015. The annual international series of Convergence India expos are created and staged by Exhibitions India Pvt. Ltd, a leading trade promotion organisation from India. Meaningful interface between governments, businesses,...

Company nurtures technological development, deliverable & accessible for customers Exhibiting alongside many of its integration and OEM customers, ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be using its presence at this year’s IFSEC to explain why open communication platforms are the way to win business and create long term partnerships. As a Forbes top 100 innovative company, ASSA ABLOY recognises the need to nurture technological development...

Introduction Whether you’re a frequent international traveller or only use your passport occasionally, chances are, you’ve travelled through London’s Heathrow Airport. This can be said with good reason: LHR has the highest number of international passengers in the world. In 2013 alone, 66.5 million international passengers travelled through Heathrow Airport. With 190,000 daily passengers and more than 76,000 employees, the airport is considered a small city within a city. Pro...

Matrix has introduced three innovative solutions in Telecom, Video Surveillance and Access Control domain respectively Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is participating in Convergence Africa World 2015. Matrix with a lineage of offering specialised solutions for enterprises, introduces three innovative solutions in Telecom, Video Surveillance and Access Control domain respectively. Visit Matrix at Convergence Africa World 2015...

This product business was transferred to the prominent US security company Vanderbilt Effective from 1st June 2015, the global Siemens Building Technologies Division has completed the sale of its Security Products business. This product business, which offers hardware for intrusion detection, access control and video surveillance, was transferred to the prominent US security company Vanderbilt. All affected employees have transferred to Vanderbilt, which will remain an import...

During trial 2014 programme Iris ID technology was able to identify 457 duplicate registration Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, recently announced that its iris recognition solution has been selected by the government of an African nation to help create a fraud-free voter registration list and ensure fair 2015 national elections. The country’s election commission was tasked with completing a voter registration list in time for national elec...

Canon and ASSA ABLOY have invited Nedap to demonstrate AEOS’s powerful integration capabilities at the event Canon and ASSA ABLOY have invited Nedap Security Management to demonstrate AEOS’s powerful integration capabilities at IFSEC. AEOS, manufactured by Nedap, is the first software-based security management platform. IFSEC attendees will witness its strength and flexibility in integrations with world-class access and video solutions. AEOS is a truly integrated...

Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015 PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced changes to its Board of Directors. Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015. The following PSA owners were elected or appointed to positions on the Board: Ron Oetjen, Securadyne Systems, Chairman of the Boar...

AMAG will demonstrate its security management system in collaboration with HID pivCLASS module and RK40/RKCL40 readers AMAG Technology will be demonstrating its FICAM compliant HSE Symmetry Security Management System in collaboration with HID Global’s pivCLASS® Validation Engine, Authentication Module and RK40®/RKCL40® readers at the SIA Government Summit, held June 8-10, 2015 at the W Hotel in Washington D.C. The SIA Government Summit brings together governm...

The Pulse Secure Connect Now partner programme simplifies the relationship between vendor and partner Pulse Secure, a leading provider of access and mobile security solutions to the enterprise and service providers, recently announced the launch of its global partner programme, Pulse Secure Connect Now. The new programme centres on helping partners compete in the mobile security market by offering industry leading technologies that solve their customer’s problems. Built...

Steve will provide essential support for meeting the growing demand for technical support services The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Lampett as the organisation’s new Technical Officer. Steve fulfilled several roles at ADT Joining the Association today (1st June), Steve brings with him a wealth of experience in the security industry, having fulfilled several roles at ADT Fire and Security in various d...

Security officers make the most of the solution’s rich feature-set, which includes unlimited reporting Customer Located in the heart of Albany, New York’s capital city, The College of Saint Rose offers 4,500 students a rigorous educational experience that extends their learning beyond the campus to the vibrant urban environment in which they live. Fostering community involvement, The College of Saint Rose opens its doors to the public throughout the day, but in so...

The U.S. patents validate Identiv’s NFC, mobile and security inventions Identiv, Inc. has been awarded four U.S. patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its NFC, mobile and security inventions. Identiv has a strong intellectual property (IP) portfolio of more than 75 patents, granted and pending. “Google and Apple are continuing to drive Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatibility within mobile handsets...

Latest Aperio wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon & L100 have been integrated into Johnson Controls P2000 access control system Global diversified technology and industrial leader, Johnson Controls has partnered with Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, to enhance its P2000 security management platform. Access Control’s latest Aperio® wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon and L100 – the world’s first complete wireless security lock, have al...

Ring recently announced its product is now compatible with both Kisi and Lockstate wireless smart locks. Now, users can remotely control these smart locks directly through the Ring iOS or Android app. Whether the user is a homeowner who wants to keep an eye on the house from afar and let the kids in when they forget their keys, or a small business owner in need of a versatile, easy-to install security system, the Ring Video Doorbell and Lockstate/Kisi combination provides a comprehensive solutio...