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Leaders in the electronic security and life safety industry will roll up their sleeves and contribute some creativity to an interactive art project on the ESX expo floor June 20-21 in Nashville, TN. #PassionateSecurity in Schools initiative As part of ESX’s ‘#PassionateSecurity in Schools’ initiative, which also includes a heartfelt presentation during the show’s Closing Keynote Luncheon on June 22, attendees will be painting a 3-part mural that ESX will then donate to...

With the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) now in effect, Senstar is pleased to confirm its Symphony video management software (VMS) provides a set of privacy-related features that support organisations with GDPR compliance while maintaining situational awareness and operator efficiency.  General Data Protection Regulations The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) apply to all European Union members as well as all foreign companies that process EU res...

DUOX, the Fermax 2 Wire digital system using stylish VEO video monitors was the system of choice for DUK Construction LTD responsible for the installation of electrical and security systems in this prestigious new development in South London consisting of 88 apartments and 5 communal entrances together with 13 bike and bin storage areas.  DUOX access control system The Fermax system combines the modern innovative 2 wire DUOX access control system with high specification 316 MARINE grade s...

The potential for catastrophic injury in the petrochemical industry makes safety training and credentialing of employees imperative. Coordinating this process for a variety of industries, including many in the petrochemical fields of southern Alabama, is Training Solutions for Construction and Industry (TSCI). The mission of TSCI is to promote and facilitate workforce development ‘by providing industry-recognised training with portable credentials to create a diverse, trained and sustaina...

At the innovative InnoVEX AI-Powered Startup and Media Matching event, to be held alongside the COMPUTEX Taipei 2018 show, AI will be used to match media representatives with the startup leaders most relevant to their interests, readership, and advertisers.  COMPUTEX Taipei 2018 The AI matchup event, which premieres at InnoVEX 2018 highlight insights from key technology influencers of today and tomorrow, is organised by the leading promotional organisation fostering trade and investment b...

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Zwipe AS held May 22 2018, Jörgen Lantto was elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing Clas Thelin. In addition, Kim Humborstad, Dorian Barak, Francis van den Bosch, Johan Biehl and Dennis Jones were elected as new board members. Dorian Barak will replace Dr. Lui Ruopeng as board representative for the company’s largest shareholder, Kuang-Chi. Kim Humborstad will act as Deputy Chairman. Lars Windfeldt, Espen Tøndel...

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, has announced that it will exhibit at IFSEC International 2018 in London, 19-21 June, 2018, at ExCel London. IFSEC International is Europe’s largest security exhibition and more than 27,000 security professionals are expected to attend this year’s event. “Exhibitions provide a great opportunity to collect feedback from the market on our latest profiles and our work on providing interoperabili...

RTI, a control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings, announced integration with Channel Vision Technology's Elite Series SI-8000 front door station, allowing it to be used with RTI control devices featuring intercom capabilities. Channel Vision's SI-8000 features a built-in IP camera that allows residents to receive video calls when visitors ring the doorbell, while an integrated strike provides the capability to unlock the door. This brings the front door statio...

With IFSEC 2018 taking place from 19 – 21 June at ExCeL London, ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ steel and timber doorsets will undergo real-life attack tests on stand H140. Hosted by expert technicians from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), the BRE’s Attack Zone will demonstrate the difference between certified and non-approved products, and how quickly uncertified products can be compromised.  The brand’s steel and timber doorsets, which meet security rati...

The Italian city of Venice has selected Project Automation to implement Nedap’s smart parking solution to improve on-street parking. Nedap – leading specialist in vehicle detection technology – developed SENSIT. This sensor-based vehicle detection system is implemented at a total of 1949 parking bays in two paid parking zones in Venice. SENSIT enables motorists to quickly find an available parking spot by using dynamic signs alongside the streets that display parking availabil...

Opengear, global provider of solutions that deliver secure, resilient network access and automation to critical IT infrastructure, has announced that Virtual1, a major UK network services wholesaler has selected Opengear’s Smart OOB platform to provide remote console connectivity across its growing UK network.  Smart OOB remote network platform With a network spanning 180 cities and towns across the UK, Virtual1 is fast becoming the UK’s Digital Service Provider. Working exclu...

Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company, announced it has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognised quality standard that defines QMS requirements and performance. The standard assists companies to align quality with their wider business strategy, helping to improve communications, efficiency, and implementation of continuous improvement. As part of the ISO 9001:2015 certification process, Avigilon engage...

Pulse Secure, the provider of enterprise Secure Access solutions, announced the release of Pulse Connect Secure 9.0 to simplify the orchestration of protected connectivity in cloud and hybrid IT environments. The latest release incorporates more than 102 new features and enhancements including broader user and device visibility, secure access to Amazon AWS hosted applications, and extended endpoint compliance for MacOS computers and Android mobile devices. Through one integrated platform, orga...

ACT365 aids the installers’ job for simple and quick installations and performing maintenance tasks remotely. When managing ACT365, the installer can view its interface from any internet-ready-device. Valuable details such as controller status, system health, possible tampering incidents, door forced, and door ajar are provided remotely, avoiding the necessity of on-site call-outs. This deliverance of ultimate control is an important context. In the 21st century, with smartphone technolog...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, is at the Temenos Community Forum 2018 Conference this week showcasing the company’s work with its growing ecosystem of fintech partners. This includes collaborating with fellow Temenos partner Fiorano Software to enable a variety of new data-driven and more customer-centric financial services that deliver a seamless user authentication experience. “The fintech revolution is accelerating innovation and creating exciting ne...

VITEC, global leader in advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, has announced that it will showcase its latest high-performance video streaming solutions for military and defense applications at Eurosatory 2018. Scheduled for June 11-15 at Paris Nord Villepinte, Eurosatory is the premier international defense and security exhibition.  Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance "VITEC is strongly committed to providing every capability for processing and distributing Intellige...

HID Global, global trusted identity solutions provider has announced that it has been appointed the ‘official ticket maker’ for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the largest and most important sports event in the world.  HID Global will deliver more than 3 million secure RFID tickets for the 64 matches of the 2018 World Cup, which will be held in 11 host cities of the Russian Federation from 14 June to 15 July 2018. The 2018 FIFA World Cup ticket is a smart ticket containing a Radio Fr...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components has announced that The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the largest Cathedral and fifth largest church building in the world, recently completed installation of the Vicon Valerus video management system to secure the Cathedral and surrounding 11.3-acre complex in Manhattan, New York City. As the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, the Cathedral is the site of dai...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Customer Care Advisor, Abbey Trudgett. Abbey’s role is to support TDSi’s customers with purchasing products, managing returns and supporting them throughout the ordering and delivery process.  TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented, “Customer Care is a vital part of our business, so we take pride in providing an excellent level of service. With a wealth of customer-focus...

The research and development department at Anviz Global has partnered with Aliar11 to design and implement a fully-customised biometric-based, time-attendance system to meet the needs of their latest partners, Conaprole. Anviz enthusiastically accepted the challenge of supplying Conaprole, one of Uruguay's biggest and most internationally-recognised dairy producers. Time-attendance functions Installation site - All of Conaprole's manufacturing and office facilities across all of Uruguay. P...

Anviz Argentina’s new office is located on the 6th floor of Rosario Argentina CBD. The company warmly welcomes Anviz clients to visit Anviz Argentina Office together with this case study. Installation Site: Rosario, Argentina, Business Building Hardware: Anviz Professional Fingerprint+Card+PW Access Control VF30 Features: Compact Design, Fingerprint+Card, Infrared auto wakeup sensor, TCP/IP, Wiegand input & output, Direct lock control, Time zone access control, Doorbell output, Ta...

Anviz has provided Khivraj Groups in Chennai, India, with professional access control and a time attendance system. The fully-customised setup puts together Anviz’s biometric-based terminals to meet the needs of Khivraj Groups. The devices were installed in the whole sales outlets of Khivraj Groups in Chennai. Steady growth path Founded in 1961, Khivraj Group is a pioneer automobile dealer and one of the respected business groups. Charting a steady growth path of expansion and diversifi...

Anviz has provided Jordan Kuwait Bank in Amman with a system including Anviz professional access control T60 and management software. With the combination of fingerprint, card and password, T60 has greatly. Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) was founded in 1976 and has successfully evolved into a medium-sized player in the Jordanian banking system over the last few years. The Bank practices a wide array of commercial banking activities inside Jordan and abroad, and currently operates a domestic network o...

PKB Agricultural Corporation Beograd AD located near Belgrade is the biggest agricultural production company in Serbia. It has many remote branches shown on the map. The goal of the project, was improvement of existing time, attendance and access control system in order for PKB Head Quarter and all remote sites, to be integrated at the centralised monitoring centre, with the idea all time and attendance data to be integrated into payroll application and overall costs related to that activities t...

Appia Residencias was looking for a combined solution for access control and time attendance. They needed a secure way of access control with a flexible time attendance function. They wanted to find a simple and secure solution instead of a traditional password or card. They also needed advanced access control with a time zone feature. After searching for an answer, they came across the T60 fingerprint access control and time attendance system. They realised this system could keep them secure u...

Anviz German Dürr project: by using fingerprint identification access control and time attendance products, Anviz helps Dürr realise the no-card for its new test centre and office building, and a brand-new fingerprint identification consummation system as well. Products details Installation site: Shanghai China, whole test centre and office building of Dürr Hardware: P7, C2Pro, M5 Software: Crosschex Features: C2Pro for time attendance and consummation in the dining hall, M...

Cyber security researchers have recently identified a set of industry-wide security vulnerabilities in the Central Processing Units (CPUs) of most computing systems related to an anomaly in the CPU hardware itself. These vulnerabilities, Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754) and Spectre (CVE-2017-5753 & CVE-2017-5715) exploit the design of the CPU optimisation functions potentially allowing an attacker to steal data which is currently processed on the computer. While applications are typically not permi...

At IFSEC International 2018 in London, AMG Systems is taking part in the Cortech Open Innovation Event – a free, CPD-accredited seminar and demonstration for security end users, consultants and main contractors. COIE is designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to see the latest advances in building, fire and security control technology and discover how smarter interoperability between these systems can reduce cost and risk, improve operational efficiency and provide greater situ...

Held on 19 - 21 June 2018 at ExCeL London, IFSEC International is Europe's leading security event and the only global stage committed to the future of integrated security. Located in the Borders and Infrastructure area of the exhibition on stand H328, Abloy will be demonstrating the capabilities of its CLIQ technology. CLIQ is a web-based system that integrates a mechanical master key system with electronics that require no external power source, providing precise and cost-effective control ov...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) and LifeSafety Power have announced an integration delivering a customised enclosure that simplifies installing power supply and sub-assemblies for access control. “A lot of our dealers have told us they like using LifeSafety power supplies and enclosures,” says Adam Kinder, product manager for DMP Access Control. In combination with our controllers he adds, “It’s a solution that requires no modification.” DCLASS integrated DMP po...