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 High-profile projects in China and the "No Strings Attached" campaign have added millions of dollars to Kaba's brand valueHigh-profile projects in China and the "No Strings Attached" campaign, which promotes the CardLink access control concept, have added millions of dollars to the security equipment firm's brand value.A brand study made public jointly by the global branding agency Interbrand and the Swiss business magazine Bilanz place Kaba among the top 40 Swiss brand...

 HandPunch can deliver a payback in fewer than 9 monthsIngersoll Rand Security Technologies announced today that, according to Nucleus Research (Boston) in a just-published Report/White Paper commissioned by Schlage biometrics group: "Using biometrics to automate collection of time and attendance data can reduce buddy punching (one employee clocking in or out for another), manual data review and correction time, and payroll error. The Schlage HandPunch provides additional benefits over...

 Idesco's Cardea System short listed as a finalist at the 2009 IFSEC Security Industry AwardsIdesco Cardea System has been short listed for the finals in the Access Control Product of the year category at the 2009 IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Award winners are published on May 12 at the Award Gala of IFSEC 2009.Idesco will present its complete product line, including the innovative Access Touch - a touch screen terminal and the wireless Cardea System, which has been nominated for the Acc...

 Businesses looking for secure ID cards and how to protect them visit Databac Group stand at IFSEC 2009Businesses looking for secure ID cards and how to protect them should make their way to the Databac Group stand at IFSEC 2009. As a manufacturer and supplier of every type of card a business might need, Databac will be showing cards constructed from a variety of materials, incorporating one or more technologies, designed for a host of secure applications, from staff ID to access control. I...

OPC widens its offer to include personal identification with contactless LEGIC Smart Card technologyAs multifunctional card systems manufacturer, OPC cardsystems GmbH has been leading provider of e-payment solutions in the leisure and business sectors for several years. Through the partnership with LEGIC, the company widens its product range and services to include personal identification with contactless LEGIC Smart Card technology. The new solutions are especially used in leisure facilities, p...

 Universal Security Systems select IPSecurityCenter™ to supply security management control systemComputer Network Limited (CNL) announced recently that they have been selected by Universal Security Systems to supply a security management control system that will integrate CCTV, Access Control, VoIP, GPS Tracking and Tetra Radio Transmission to the Kuwait Council of Ministers for the protection of critical facilities in the oil sector.One of these critical oil facilities is respon...

  Environmental protection key to Bosch corporate policyFor more than 25 years, the Bosch Board of Management has made environmental protection part of our corporate policy. In fact, in 2007, 40 percent of the Bosch Group's patent applications were related to environmental protection and resource conservation. In 2008, we acquired majority stake in Ersol Solar, a diversified solar company. We are also an active member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, an organization that helps promote...

 Brivo Systems LLC announces new positions and new staff in its operations, sales, and marketing departments Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced new positions and new staff in its operations, sales, and marketing departments.Even amidst challenging economic times, Brivo continues to enjoy strong sales growth. A rapidly expanding product line and projected sales increases in both North America and in new international...

   Bosch provides digital Public Address and Voice Alarm technology at London's newest DLR station Passengers at London's newest DLR (Docklands Light Railway) station, Woolwich Arsenal, can hear station announcements clearly, thanks to sophisticated digital Public Address and Voice Alarm (PA/VA) technology from Bosch Security Systems. The system was installed at the station by PEL Services, one of the UK's foremost providers of commercial sound and communica...

Enterprise system solutions reinforce Risco Group USA's new business initiativeRISCO Group USA, a leading provider of integrated security systems, showed their suite of converged security and building management solutions at ISC West 2009 in support of the company's new initiative. Featured offerings include the company's SynopSYS™ Integrated Site Management Platform; ProSYS™  IP based Security System, the WatchOut™ Reliable Outdoor Detection Solution, and the AGM™&...

 HID on the Desktop solution allows for easy log-in for all users and eases the installation and implementation for IT departmentsHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, will be exhibiting its logical and physical access portfolio at Infosecurity, from 28th-30th of April. HID Global will showcase a broad variety of Identity and Access Management solutions at its stand E22.This year's highlight is the HID on the Desktop™, which makes i...

 Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals to add to the contribution to their success in Italy Recognising the massive potential in Italy for its professional security products, Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals.Fabio Andreoni, who has been appointed Country Manager, was previously with Sony where, as Business Development Manager for the Visual Communication division, he has successfully contributed to the development of the Video over...

 The Federal Court of Canada dismiss patent infringement claims against DSC Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. (also known as DSC), the manufacturer and supplier of DSC® home security products in more than 140 countries, today announced that it has prevailed in a major lawsuit involving certain legacy DSC alarm panels. In a lengthy judgment, the Federal Court of Canada dismissed the patent infringement action filed in 2004 by a competitor, Paradox Security Systems Ltd.The Federal Court of...

 ADI keeps industry Up-to-Date on Legislation and Technology with new training daysADI Global Distribution, offering training for Access Control, CCTV and Fire, has announced details of its nationwide 2009 training programme for companies operating in the security industry. The range of courses has been specifically developed to help companies learn new skills, train staff effectively, diversify into new markets and stay up-to-date with the latest legislative technological advances.Access C...

DSC launched new look website DSC recently announced the launch of the new all DSC.com at ISC West 2009. Rebuilt from the foundation up, the new DSC.com features intuitive navigation, faster download speed and greater access to technical resources.Now with a more robust technical library, users can quickly and easily find all the tools needed to make their life easier. These include user and installer manuals, the latest software, product descriptions and photography, application notes, solution...

IDL are pleased to announce the launch of a new version of the Fastlane Glassgate at IFSEC in May IDL are pleased to announce the launch of a new version of the Fastlane Glassgate at IFSEC in May, on stand B127 in Hall 4. As with every year the ever-popular Fastlane range of entrance control will also be demonstrated.The new version of the Fastlane Glassgate has a number of enhancements over the current product, these include:More secure The product can be supplied with a range of glass panel h...

 Ambassador Kai Eide is winner of ASIS International's 2009 European Award for Distinguished Contributions to Societal SecurityASIS International has announced that Ambassador Kai Eide is the winner of ASIS International's 2009 European Award for Distinguished Contributions to Societal Security. Ambassador Eide, a Norwegian diplomat, is currently the Special Representative of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mis...

 Oncam Global Group acquires worldwide rights to Grandeye's award-winning imaging technology and products for security applicationsSecurity and imaging expert James Ionson, Ph.D., has been appointed chief executive officer of Oncam Global Group, a global total-security-solutions company, for which award-winning 360-degree-imaging-technology developer Grandeye Ltd. is its technology and engineering arm.Oncam Global Group acts as parent to worldwide subsidiaries and will provide board- a...

 Intrepid Security protects valuable medical exhibits at the Gordon Medical Museum, Guys Hospital Campus, King's College LondonValuable medical exhibits at the Gordon Medical Museum, Guys Hospital Campus, King's College London are being protected by an acousto - magnetic security system installed by Intrepid Security's library and museum division.Security labels supplied by Intrepid Security have been encased within the exhibits and a loop detection system installed around the exit to the m...

  HID's booth (Booth # 11052) shows a complete suite of products, resources and partnershipsHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, will demonstrate a broad variety of solutions at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition. Under the theme "A World of New Possibilities," HID's booth (Booth # 11052) shows a complete suite of products, resources and partnerships that enable end-users to conveniently implemen...

  Important library archive made safe by Siemens technologySiemens Building Technologies has designed and installed a complete safety and security solution for one of the oldest and most important library archives in the world.Siemens has supplied a fully interoperable system comprising intruder detection, video surveillance, fire detection and a danger management system to protect Bibliotheca Albertina, the main building of the University Library in Leipzig, one of the oldest German u...

    ADPRO video security system installed in Hospital car parksThe challengeHospital car parks are typically very busy, especially during visiting hours. Late at night they become lonely, poorly lit areas, tempting assaults, vandalism and theft. Staff on night shifts often have to rely on security guards to escort them to their vehicles, therefore leaving other areas unattended.The cost of having additional security staff on hand might be tolerable for larger hospitals, but is not...

 State-of-the-art HID access control system delivers high level of security and protection in a single card solutionBackgroundAs supporting venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the Beijing Sport University (BSU) Track and Field Training Center and BSU Integrated Training Facility, as well as the athlete's apartments, cafeteria and auxiliary training facilities require a high level of security to ensure that the athletes are able to carry out their daily activities in preparation...

   BMW Park Lane, world's most prestigious car dealership groups installed ADPRO FastTraceThe challenge BMW Park Lane is one of the world's most prestigious car dealership groups, so the company was only willing to consider a highly reliable and sophisticated security system with a fi rst-class reputation to guard its high profile London sites.However, BMW Park Lane had to ensure that any system complemented its existing network, providing a cost effective and practical solution....

 The British Security Industry Association and the Career Transition Partnership publish a new guide to careers in the security industryThe British Security Industry Association and the Career Transition Partnership have published a new guide for service leavers to careers in the security industry. The guide includes case studies on ex-service leavers that have forged successful careers in the security industry and highlights a typical career path, as well as detailing the Career Transition...

 Paxton Access to showcase Net2 plus and Net2 nano at IFSEC 2009Released to the market in April, these eagerly awaited additions to the Net2 range provide even more flexibility when specifying or installing an access control system.Net plus and Net2 nano have been designed to extend the possibilities of Net2, Paxton Access' networked access control system.Net2 plus is a new control unit for the Net2 access control system. It has an on-board RJ45 socket to connect to a TCP/IP network in...

Contactless Visa payWave cards of Cornèrcard will be leveraged with LEGIC technologyFor the past year, Cornèrcard, one of the leading card Issuers in Switzerland, has offered a contactless Visa payWave credit card to its customers. It allows them to pay in glimpse of a second by simply waving the card in front of a reader. In the future, the card users will benefit from more convenience and new possibilities: the LEGIC virtual transponder enhances the same card to a multi-applicati...

  Baran Access Solutions, subsidiary of Baran Advanced Technologies Ltd., will leverage the Piezo technology in its product line  New and old have come together with the launch of Baran Access Solutions, a reorganization of the familiar Barantec family of products that will now concentrate on access control solutions, including Everswitch single-door keypads and controllers, contactless smart card readers, proximity readers and magstripe readers. As part of the...

 Bosch training courses cover various topics on video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and moreIn 2008, nearly 4,000 customers participated in Bosch's training sessions. That's a 40 percent increase over 2007.  "We attribute this significant up-tick to a combination of factors," said Jim Musshafen, Director, Customer Solutions Support for Bosch Security Systems, Inc. "The growth in adoption of IP-based security systems has created amplified demand for tr...

 Dr Ondej Krajíek, General Manager R&D (l.) and Martin Uddin, CTO (m.) of Y Soft are looking forward to the LEGIC partnership with Mario Morger, Head of Sales Europe of LEGIC  LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading developer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, is further extending its international network of partners. With Y Soft s.r.o., LEGIC is gaining a licence partner in the Czech Republic which has further locations in Japan, Israel, Denma...