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Brivo, global innovator and designer of cloud-based physical security solutions for commercial buildings, announced its expansion into Europe with the opening of its Amsterdam office and the creation of a new subsidiary, Brivo Systems BV. The move highlights the increasing adoption of cloud-based physical security systems and the company’s growing partner and customer base in Europe. With sales, technical, and logistics operations located in Amsterdam, Brivo will now provide a full range o...

Brivo, global innovator of cloud-based physical security solutions for commercial buildings, has announced the addition of two new executives. Jeff Nielsen joins the company as CTO to lead the technology team behind the Brivo Onair security platform, and Jennifer Love joins the company as the new VP of Marketing to lead go-to-market and partner programs. New CTO to drive physical security division Jeff joins Brivo as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to continue building the engineering and oper...

Eyecloud Cam, smart home security camera, is now available via a Kickstarter campaign. Aimed at keeping house, family and belongings safe, Eyecloud Cam ensures affordable security with a single Eyecloud Cam costing less than $100. Eyecloud Cam home security camera Eyecloud Cam is a home security camera that constantly monitors the safety of the family and home by putting one of the most advanced computer vision AI technology right inside the camera. After positively identifying a threat, Eyec...

The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to the support and evangelism of the Z-Wave IoT standard, is hosting their annual Z-Wave Fall Summit on September 24-26, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. Twice a year, the 700+ member consortium holds member summits in the U.S. and in Europe where attendees listen to and participate in a series of engaging panels, fireside chats, and workshops led by industry leaders and peers on smart home and IoT. The two-day event will take place at th...

In a proactive response to the increasing convergence of the physical security and professional A/V industries, XtraSales, Inc., a manufacturer’s representative serving the professional / commercial security sector, and On the Road Marketing, a professional A/V manufacturer’s representative firm serving manufacturers in the commercial Audio & Video industry, have announced a strategic alliance. Sophisticated security systems Demand for integrated and sophisticated security syst...

PerpetuityARC Training, part of Linx International Group, is proud to announce that associate trainer Paul Barker has been made a life member of ASIS International and life CPP. The accolade acknowledges Paul’s significant contribution to the international success of its Certified Protection Professional (CPP) qualification. In 1993 Paul became the third security professional in the UK to be awarded the CPP qualification, and two years later he was instrumental in expanding the course in...

The Africa Security Symposium, West, North and Central is one of the premier security events in the region. Tailored to the needs of the region, this event will play host to over 300 of the world’s leading security organisations and private stakeholders, working toward establishing long-term security and peace across the African continent. Security expertise and solutions This year’s discussion will feature a wide range of topics, including Counterterrorism, Technology Advancements...

Recife’s urban trains system carries around 400 thousand passengers a day – it is the third largest railway operator in number of users in Brazil. To ensure a safe journey for passengers, it is imperative to increase the subway security with modern technologies and monitoring equipment. The main challenge was to adapt the technology to the specific conditions such as lighting, people flow and speed of a subway station while not interrupting the transportation service. Therefore, eas...

A 1,000-strong manufacturers’ organisation that promotes the value of British manufacturing as a differentiator is coming to Wolverhampton for its first sales and marketing workshop of the new autumn season. Pioneering steel fencing systems manufacturer Zaun will host the Made in Britain workshop, focused on marketing, sales, exports and PR. Delegates will hear about digital marketing for manufacturers and receive a marketing masterclass from Young’s Seafood’s marketing team....

Deutsche Post has entered the era of end-to-end digitalisation by extending its Postident digital identity management services with Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), enabling their clients to conduct all their business entirely online, with enhanced security and privacy and in full compliance with the eIDAS regulation. Guillaume Forget, Managing Director at Cryptomathic GmbH comments: “We are very proud to have been selected by Deutsche Post as a primary partner to enhance Postident...

Matrix successfully concluded its maiden solution conference, Insight held in Indonesia on 13th September 2018. Our solutions experts were approached by several of the attendees for details on our solutions. We were also able to get in touch with some prominent system integrators and end customers at the event. Matrix has been successfully conducting its solution conference – Insight across various geographical locations. Our aim is to endorse our solutions in different markets and instil...

UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, will be showcasing its certified, durable and easy-to-fit locks, cylinder systems and door closers at Screwfix Live 2018. Taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre in Hampshire between 28 and 30 September 2018, installers visiting stand J14 will be able to discuss UNION’s market-leading products and their excellent offering for trade partners. Visitors can...

Matrix participated in the Channel Live 2018, got in touch with a good number of industry experts and received a great response for the Access Control solutions. Access Control solutions Matrix, a pioneer in the well-engineered Telecom and Security solutions successfully concluded participation in the event Channel Live 2018 that was held in the NEC Buckingham, UK. The event offered our solution experts with a great opportunity to get in touch with many of the industry experts attending the ev...

Cobalt Robotics, a manufacturer of intelligent security robots used to autonomously patrol indoor facilities, will unveil its new leak and spill detection sensing capabilities as part of the Global Security Exchange, one of the largest tradeshows and conferences to showcase the latest security technologies. At last year’s event, previously called the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, Cobalt Robotics was the recipient of the 2017 Judges Choice Award, the highest honor available as part of...

Genetec Inc., global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions has announced that Mr. Normen Wollmann will join the company as Country Manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region), effective October 1st, 2018. Before joining Genetec, Normen served as chief executive officer (CEO) at ela-soft GmbH, a Berlin-based developer of security, building and communication systems. He has also held senior sales positions at Siemens...

Ask a student, or pretty much anyone, what they think about “access control” and you’ll get a shrug. Conversely, all of us are enthusiastic about security and convenience. Students across Europe are discovering SMARTair wireless access control gives them both. Adding SMARTair access control to a door involves just replacing a standard cylinder or escutcheon with a digital, smartphone- or smart-card–operated electronic lock. It’s hassle-free to make the switch to SM...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, announced its patented Lumidigm multispectral imaging solution is the first fingerprint technology certified to the ISO/IEC 30107-3 Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) standard, which focuses on anti-spoofing and liveness detection to determine whether fingerprint data captured from the sensor is from a real, living person or from a plastic fake or other artificial copy. Since the specification’s release more than a year ago,...

Above the Line Security have improved the safety of their at-risk employees by switching from a manual call-in system to the user-friendly StaySafe lone worker solution. Employees at Above the Line Security are responsible for guarding individuals and high-value equipment on busy film sites. Ensuring employee safety StaySafe allows workers on site to send an alert in an emergency while providing the employee with an accurate location via a real-time map Prone to theft and coming into contact w...

Lenel, a provider in advanced security systems, offers an extensive set of new features and utilities with the introduction of OnGuard version 7.5. The enhanced OnGuard 7.5 access control solution deepens Lenel’s focus on unification, mobility, cybersecurity and cloud compatibility with platform updates, including enriched browser clients and a next-generation visitor management suite - all adding to its already substantial capabilities. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Securit...

Iris ID, a provider of iris recognition technology, announces its iCAM 7S series enrolment process is now fully integrated with the latest version of the Symmetry Enterprise access control software from AMAG Technology. Symmetry Enterprise is designed for large organisations with complex security requirements. It supports unlimited card readers, cardholders and clients and allows users to control security from one location. The native integration of the iCAM enrolment process allows users to se...

DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has located its operations to a new and improved facility on the outskirts of Tamworth. ‘The Barn’ at ‘Shuttington Fields Farm’ has been home to the trade association since 3rd September and offers significantly larger office space, together with a state-of-the-art training academy and parking for more than 40 cars. It is located just four miles from junction 11 of the M42. The move has been prompted by DHF’s tremendous growth in...

Following the successful launch of Kisi Labs with its first product vision ‘Drone Guard’, Kisi Inc., a pioneer in cloud-based keyless access control and security management, has reported the launch of a new security card test to drive physical access innovation through exposing the vulnerability of key cards. Anyone concerned about the security of their access card can send it to Kisi Labs to be tested for free. The original access card will be sent back to the user with a cloned or...

G4S, the global integrated security company, introduces the G4S Security Risk Management Model, a risk-based, data-driven approach to oversee enterprise security management. G4S helps businesses learn how to mitigate risk through a suite of software tools developed in partnership with industry experts and Georgia State University’s Center for Process Innovation. To build this tool, G4S went outside the security industry and worked with an academic partner, the Georgia State University Cen...

The C-500 advanced entry phone controller allows single line telephones or a telephone system to share a phone line with two Viking entry phones. This powerful controller provides call forwarding, relay control, keyless entry and more. “It’s a feature rich access controller in a very small package.” – Joanne Minke, Product Specialist, Viking Electronics, Inc. Up to four C-500’s can also be connected in series allowing control of up to eight entry points. Tenants ma...

iluminar Inc., the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared and white light illuminators, is proud to announce that CEO Eddie Reynolds has been selected as an ambassador for the 2018 IoT Now Applications in Connectivity Conference. The seminar will take place Sept. 19, 2018 in the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, in Tysons, Va. 2108 IoT Now Applications in Connectivity Conference IoT Now will focus on innovations in physical security, cybersecurity, industrial automation, digital tra...

ACRE, a global provider of integrated technology solutions and services, announced that ACRE, Vanderbilt and its subsidiaries, has entered into a strategic alliance with AlertEnterprise to expand and diversify technology options for customers. The AlertEnterprise suite of security convergence software, including its Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) solution, combined with the Vanderbilt Security Management Solution (SMS), will offer predictive analytics, compliance and advanced in...

Nationwide Building Society has partnered with Traka to provide an intelligent key management system in its branches. The partnership will enhance the Society’s processes in its network, for the benefit of its employees and members. Nationwide has around 18,000 employees and around 650 branches across the UK. Previously branch managers were initially being relied upon to have ensured the management and safety of branch keys throughout the working day, and overnight. This has been a time c...

People and vehicle access control specialists Nortech is heading into the second half of 2018 on a high as the company has recently been recognised as complying with the latest ISO 9001 standard. Nortech’s Managing Director Steve Blackler is delighted with the company’s progress commenting, “I would like to express my thanks to our fantastic team and to our loyal customers. Nortech continues to thrive and it is our job to make sure we satisfy our customer expectations and that...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced they are emphasizing the theme of tailgating in booth #1715 at the GSX (formerly ASIS) exhibition in Las Vegas, NV from September 25-27. GSX is an annual event that brings together 22,000 participants from across the security profession for a week of networking, educational opportunities and discovering the latest security solutions. Boon Edam is also the official turnstile sponsor of the show....

Security 101, one of the fastest growing security integrators in the country, announced it has opened its 40th office in Austin. Kevin Schnyder, an experienced IT and physical security professional, is the owner and president of the new franchise. Most recently Schnyder was an IT manager with the Texas Municipal Power Agency. Previously, he worked with Marathon Oil Corporation in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, West Africa on facility security, access control and perimeter surveillance.  Secur...