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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...

SSAIB to support the Engineers of Tomorrow challenge, the UK security skills competition for young engineers and apprentices SSAIB, the UK and Ireland’s leading certification body – now boasting some 1700 registered firms – will be returning to IFSEC at the London ExCeL venue on stand F1375, the same location as its stand last year. For 2015 SSAIB’s staff will be led by new Chief Executive Alex Carmichael, who took over the reins from Geoff Tate in Marc...

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Security Products from Siemens, as previously announced in October 2014. The purchase fits with Vanderbilt’s strategic expansion plans and the new operation will be headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, with Joseph Grillo as its Managing Director. European market position ‘The acquisition of Security Products from Siemens buil...

By applying stricter delay times in all of its card readers, Nedap significantly reduces chances of possible relay attacks NFC-enabled credit cards have received much attention because of their vulnerability to relay attacks. Widely used NXP DESFire EV1 cards use the same technology, and are vulnerable to relay attacks, which raised concern in the access control market. A relay attack fraudulently extends the distance between smart card and card reader enabling, for example, u...

HHS Program Support Center selected Securityhunter to provide security services via one of its BPAs Securityhunter has been awarded a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Program Support Center (PSC).  The MATOC was awarded through the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedules Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) for the PSC, which is a fee-for-service agency. The award is f...

The ZKAccess course provides in-depth knowledge on how biometrics works ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, is pleased to now offer a free 3-credit CEU-accredited course, Advanced Biometric Access Control. The class is designed to teach physical security integrators all they need to know to successfully migrate from traditional card access systems to biometrics. Understanding biometric solutions Many end users today, particularly iPhone & Galax...

deister will have its consultants on the stand along with technical team to discuss any needs and demonstrate products Darren Harrold, UK Director says “IFSEC 2015 gives us the opportunity to demonstrate a set of truly connected systems. We can show people how their building can be managed from front door to back with the ease of working with one set of products, a single software and a company with 35 years of knowhow.” Single manufacturer, single point of contac...

ISD Tech appointed Richard Thorn as Commercial Fire Manager and Andy Milne as Commercial Operations Manager ISD Tech, the security systems integration specialist, is gearing up for growth with senior hires following a surge of new wins and extension of its capabilities to deliver fully integrated fire detection and security solutions. In recent months, ISD Tech has won a number of key global customers from the IT services, high-end retail and energy sectors. From its UK base,...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the introduction of vanGO®, a visual security solution that enables universities, enterprises and state and county government agencies to create and issue personalised, secure IDs with higher levels of protection. HID Global’s vanGO portfolio sets a new standard in One-2-One™ personalised security that is cost-effective, counterfeit resistant and can be issued on-the-spot via an easy desktop solu...

Symmetry will control access throughout the facility and staff and patients will use their access cards The Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents, an acute care, mental health facility for youth, has chosen AMAG Technology’s Symmetry V8 access control system with Symmetry CompleteView Video Management System and Symmetry PowerProtect NVR platform to secure its hospital facility in Staunton, Virginia. AMAG Technology is a security management solution provider...

Nick Dooley comments on LOCKEN's efforts to provide optimum security to leisure organisations Leisure facilities, such as theme parks and entertainment destinations, which employ thousands of staff and see tens of thousands of visitors pass through their gates each day, have demanding and complex security requirements. In order to provide a security solution suitable for each element of the infrastructure, including rides, shops, restaurants, photo booths, hotels and main...

Tavcom’s Group Sales Director - Paul Tennent expressed satisfaction for this initiative From 26th May, 2015, National Security Inspectorate (NSI) approved companies, are entitled to claim a 20% discount on all Tavcom Training programmes. A partnership arrangement between Tavcom Training, the UK’s leading supplier of practical and e-learning electronic security systems training and NSI, the specialist Certification Body for the UK’s security and fire safe...

Samsung Techwin presented the award at its Sales Meeting and Milestone Systems in early March TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased and proud to announce it has been honoured with two Distributor of the Year Awards.  At it’s recent Sales Meeting, Samsung Techwin presented this prestigious recognition to TRI-ED. And, Milestone Systems also honoured TRI-ED with its Distributor of the Year distinction in early March. Back-to-back awards "TRI-ED  is committed to...

Campaign will start with an initial research piece, for organisations operating at public sector A new piece of research has been launched by the UK’s security industry trade body, aimed at assessing the buying behaviour of public sector organisations seeking secure data destruction services. Following a number of high-profile data breaches within NHS Trusts and local authorities, secure data destruction is now a top priority across the public sector. Organisations...

Participants will discuss the threats & mitigation methods for both physical & cyber domains The inaugural Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Asia conference at the Avani Atrium Bangkok on 24th-25th June is a unique event bringing together leading stakeholders from governments, agencies, operators and industry across Southeast Asia and to collaborate on securing ASEANs critical national infrastructure. Whether it is through a natural or manmade disa...

 Identiv received a notification from Nasdaq due to delay in filing form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2015 Identiv, Inc. recently announced that the company received a notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") informing the company that since it had not filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2015, the company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The Nasdaq notification letter does not result in the immediate delistin...

The members will have access to BSIA’s Members’ Lounge throughout the show, with seating available for meetings & coffee breaks Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are looking forward to showcasing the very latest in innovative security technology to an impressive audience of international buyers and specifiers, as IFSEC International makes its return to London on 16th – 18th June, 2015. A focus on innovation at this year’s...

The Geberit Group is Europe’s market leader in sanitary technology and has a global approach with active representation in 41 countries. Its products are innovative, long lasting and eco-efficient. And these are exactly the properties Geberit expects from its security system. Geberit uses SAP as its main system for handling business processes and customer relations. “It’s extremely important for us that other systems can be integrated into SAP, because we want our employees to...

Hébert is the Chariman-elect of the Security Industry Association Denis Hébert, president and CEO of HID Global, has quietly left the company. There has been no official announcement, and the company has yet to report the change, but Hébert’s LinkedIn account confirms the news. The company’s website also now lists Ulf Södergren, CTO of parent company ASSA ABLOY, as HID’s interim CEO.  Hébert, who is chairman-elect of the...

Speakers will provide industry leaders knowledge of current oil and gas security situation in West Africa The Director of Development of the Nigeria Defence Headquarters from the Nigerian Ministry of Defence will give the Welcome Address at the 2nd West Africa Oil & Gas Security Summit, taking place next month at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, on 10-11th June. Fight against terrorism, piracy & pipeline vandalism Oil production in Nigeria accounts f...

The Moxa University aims to ensure smooth knowledge transfer across the supply and value chains The new Moxa University is a formal education and certification program to impart profound knowledge of network design, installation and maintenance to Moxa´s distribution partners. Moxa's increasingly strong footprint in industrial installations across Europe has been a major achievement, and a source of pride for Moxa´s European team. The reliable operation of the...

3D-ID LLC has a suite of 3D facial recognition products developed for government & law enforcement NXT-ID, Inc., announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, a company engaged in biometric identification is an official contractor under Team Battelle for the biometrics technology portion of the recently awarded TIES (Technical Information Engineering Services) Unrestricted Suite Contract from the Department of the Army. Biometric identification 3D-ID LLC has a s...

The newly created company enables Apollo to generate $500 million annual revenue Protection 1, a leading full-service business and home security company in the United States, recently announced it has signed definitive agreements to be acquired by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”). By partnering with Apollo, one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, Protection...

Safe Cities will provide thought leadership sessions to provide more insight into this concept IFSEC International 2015 has released details for this year’s Safe Cities feature which will focus on the protection of larger urban areas, critical national infrastructure and business continuity at London’s ExCeL from 16-18 June. Suited for senior and strategic personnel responsible for the protection of major assets within a city, Safe Cities will provide high lev...

Vindicator products are also approved for operation across the Air Force’s data networks Honeywell recently announced that its newest generation of Vindicator® Command, Control and Display Equipment (CCDE) has been certified to protect critical assets at U.S. Air Force bases worldwide. The Air Force awarded the certification after exhaustive qualification, testing and evaluation. Vindicator solutions have been on the USAF-approved equipment list without interruption...

For entrances within residential complexes, Hofstra uses Boon Edam’s transparent, Turnlock 200EL Boon Edam Inc. recently announced that Hofstra University, in New York, continues to roll out installation of turnstile entrances to eventually cover all of their residence halls for increased safety and security. Located 25 miles east of New York City in Hempstead, Long Island, Hofstra University campus boasts 115 buildings on 240 acres, 1180 faculty members and over 7000 f...

The programme brings real time integrator search and mapping capabilities online to PSA integrators PSA Security Network® recently unveiled a new platform for its National Deployment Program, bringing real time integrator search and mapping capabilities online to PSA integrators. The National Deployment Program provides PSA integrators the opportunity to substantially build and grow their businesses using a robust database that features comprehensive searching and mapping...

ZKAccess BioCam 300 won in the access control - readers/keypads category ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, has been honored with the ESX Innovation Award. The ZKAccess BioCam 300 won in the Access Control: Readers/Keypads category. The ESX Innovation Awards honour industry products and services for their innovative technology, design or application. Winners were selected by a panel of judges who evaluated the products and services entered for their...

Event will gather leaders in their field to discuss the various uses of UAV’s across sectors Join over 800 visitors from a range of industries who will be gathering in Singapore to discuss the enormous potential of unmanned technology in Asia at the Commercial UAV Show Asia 2015. Happening at Suntec Singapore from 30 June – 1 July 2015, learn from thought provoking case studies on the use of UAV’s in agriculture, energy, conservation, security, and constr...

ONVIF will host a Profile Q Quick Install Challenge as well as provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it will be an exhibitor at IFSEC International 2015 in London, June 16-18, 2015. On stand D530, ONVIF will host a Quick Install Challenge for its newest profile, Profile Q, and will also provide an interoperability demonstration on Profile S to...