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Grinstead will be responsible for the organisation’s sales, marketing, product management, innovation, engineering and operations Johnson Controls has announced that David Grinstead has been named Vice President and General Manager, Global Security Products, a newly created position within Johnson Controls, to oversee all of the company’s security products operations. Technology leadership growth Grinstead leads Global Security Product’s operations, and wil...

Edge360 GroundTruth application will introduce enhanced features throughout the upcoming months On the first day of the ISC West 2017, integrator and security solutions designer Edge360 announced the debut of GroundTruth, an innovative Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) application, designed from the ground up to meet the specific needs of law enforcement agencies. The specialised solution enables investigators and law enforcement/homeland security personnel to intuitively monit...

EntraPass Go Pass for the Apple Watch extends the power of the EntraPass go Pass mobile phone application to the iOS Apple Watch environment Tyco Security Products introduces EntraPass Go Pass support for Apple Watch®, the industry’s first Apple Watch® mobile credential that allows card holders to use the watch as a mobile access control credential, facilitating quick entry and exit through access points without an access card. EntraPass Go Pass Apple Watch Ent...

Proposed legislation would help small businesses protect their digital assets from cybersecurity threats ASIS International (ASIS), an association for security management professionals worldwide, sent a letter of support to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the Making Available Information Now to Strengthen Trust and Resilience and Enhance Enterprise Technology (MAIN STREET) Cybersecurity Act. The proposed legislation calls on the National Insti...

iotega is an innovative security and lifestyle management platform which facilitates home automation enhancements and add-ons via software apps running on additional devices Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the launch of iotega, its next generation wireless security and automation platform designed to provide safer, smarter living for homes and businesses. Security and lifestyle management platform iotega is an innovative security and lifestyle man...

New Keep by Feenics platform provides extreme scalability and leverages RESTFul API for faster integration and deployment Feenics, a provider of cloud-based access control solutions, launched its enterprise Keep by Feenics platform that delivers extreme scalability, unprecedented flexibility, and advanced security. The new cloud-based access control as service (ACaaS) platform integrates native visitor management, and incorporates RESTful API that dramatically simplifies integ...

The CyberVigilant technology detects hacking or performance-affecting anomalies and keeps your data safe IndigoVision, a developer of end-to-end video security solutions, is excited to announce a first glance of their upcoming CyberVigilant cyber security product. It will be on display at ISC West 2017, booth #27109 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Las Vegas, Nevada. Data security Birds, fish, even people, move in predictable patterns. After 21 years of IP surveill...

Dahua is committed to fulfilling its social responsibility and has initiated several CSR programs As part of its commitment to making a positive impact in the communities where it operates, Dahua Technology’s Lighting the Future Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program extended its donation initiative for Xichang Buttonwood Primary School in Sichuan Province, China. Children facing challenges Xichang Buttonwood Primary School is located in Liangshan Yi Autonomous...

The VTNS1006A-2 switch and the VTH5222CH indoor unit use a two-wire interface As modern society rapidly develops, residents are looking for more advanced features in their intercom systems. However, old apartment buildings often do not have data network wiring in place to install IP based intercom system. The cost associated with rewiring has become a barrier in many intercom system upgrade projects. The Dahua 2-Wire Apartment Video Intercom System provides a cost effective, f...

SIP is an international standard video phone protocol, featuring open and easy access With the rapid development of the social economy and the steady improvement of people's living standard, speed and safety is becoming increasingly important in people’s personal and professional life. Now almost everything is expected to be done in a fast, real-time and safe way. Residential compounds and office buildings had difficulties managing visitors and in-house communication, ca...

LEP revisited Dahua Technology to seek a better understanding of its innovative products and solutions On 1st March, 2017, Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) revisited Dahua Technology to further promote the future cooperation between companies in Leeds City Region and Dahua Technology. In June 2016, during LEP’s first visit to Dahua, David Shepherd, Head of Trade & Inward Investment, LEP, was so impressed by Dahua’s core value of innovation, qualit...

PSA Security Network has announced that is has expanded its suite of cybersecurity products and service offerings designed for physical security systems integrators PSA Security Network has announced that is has expanded its suite of cybersecurity products and service offerings designed for physical security systems integrators. New partnerships have been formed with IDmachines, Secure Global Solutions, and itSM Solutions which will give PSA integrators access to networked sec...

Matrix COSEC door controller is engineered to perform under demanding conditions Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in the ISC West 2017, Las Vegas, USA from 5th to 7th April, 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its IP video surveillance and access control solutions at the event. Door access control Matrix is known for offering value driven solutions catering to diverse, complex applications especially for the enterprise secto...

The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility ODSecurity will be demonstrating their SOTER RS Body Scanner at Booth Number 2526 at the International Exhibition of Homeland Security – Milipol Asia Pacific, which is being held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 4th to 6th April 2017. SOTER RS body scanner The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility,...

August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world The Z-Wave Alliance, a global membership organisation dedicated to advancing the popular Z-Wave wireless smart home protocol, welcomes leading smart lock provider August Home to its membership. August Home joins over 450 members in supporting the Z-Wave standard in smart homes all over the world. August Smart Lock Pro August Home has also announced the August Smart Lock Pro...

The prestigious Judges' Choice Award was presented to Thermal Imaging Radar for Hydra CrucialTrak's Biometric Access Control System (BACS) took top honours as Best New Product in the SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West 2017, announced the Security Industry Association (SIA). Four biometric identification technologiesBACS is the world's first multi-biometric authentication technology, providing the highest security measures by layering four different biometric authentic...

Quantum Secure’s SAFE 5.0 represents the next generation in physical identity and access management software Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, continues to grow its roster of end users for its SAFE platform. 2016 growth was seen in the application of all SAFE core technologies and was additionally fuelled by further expansion of the SAFE offerings including SAFE Tenant Manager, SAFE Sports and Events and SAFE Predictive Risk Ana...

Tyco's exhibit will highlight integrated cyber-secure management platforms and solutions Tyco Security Products returns to ISC West in Las Vegas between April 5th-7th in Booth 20005. The exhibit will highlight the integrated cyber-secure management platforms and solutions ranging from complex enterprise environments to smart, active households. These solutions provide end users with actionable intelligence and deep operational benefits far beyond traditional core security fun...

Cloud Concierge offers monitoring centres to easily add access control to their portfolio of monitored services Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, will unveil its new Galaxy Cloud Concierge solution at ISC West 2017. More than just a hosted access control solution, Galaxy Cloud Concierge is a complete turnkey, cloud-based, fully hosted and managed access control and monitoring solution that includes professional 24/7 managem...

Airports and ports are some of the world’s busiest environments, making safety and security a primary concern for the sector. By their very nature, these facilities need to be open, efficient and accessible, but due to the high volume of traffic that these areas generate, they are a popular target for terrorism, smuggling and theft. These kinds of incidents have the potential to cause loss of life, economic impacts, insurance losses and business interruptions. Transport issues Vanderbilt...

The 4000 series is an audio and video entry panel system to meet a wide range of access control needs Videx has introduced a range of rain shields for its popular 4000 series modular door entry range. Customisable for any application range The 4000 series is an audio and video entry panel system to meet a wide range of access control needs. It can be customised for any application range, from smaller installations such as residential and private housing applications, to larg...

The Gate Safety Week campaign aims to spread awareness about the dangers of unsafe gates DHF has announced the dates of this year’s Gate Safety Week as 9th - 15th October, 2017. The campaign, a DHF initiative launched in 2014, is an on-going crusade aimed at creating awareness about the installation and maintenance of automated gates. Year-long activity culminates in a week of intense campaigning each October, with the initiative growing steadily over the past three year...

Secure Media Exchange (SMX) provides a simple, safe way for industrial plants to use USB-removable media and manage USB ports Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) announces a new solution for industrial sites as they balance productivity and cyber security demands. Honeywell’s new Secure Media Exchange (SMX) protects facilities against current and emerging USB-borne threats, without the need for complex procedures or restrictions that impact operations or industrial personn...

Elekta glass entry panels have been installed to minimise visual impact on the iconic architecture Urmet has added to its portfolio of heritage buildings with an installation at the world-famous former BBC Television Centre in White City, London. The 14-acre complex is one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks, with a frontage and statues that are known to television viewers around the world. Many features are Grade II-listed and will remain as part of the new re...

Checkmarx’s unique and extensive coverage of programming languages met the bank’s requirements Checkmarx, a provider of application security testing, announced that an American international banking and financial services holding company is implementing the Checkmarx solution to further strengthen its security posture and deliver secure applications to its customers. This means that four of the largest American banks have adopted Checkmarx to enhance their applicat...

StoneLock Pro’s proprietary NIR technology measures over 2,000 points of reflectivity at the sub-dermal level StoneLock, a designer and manufacturer of secure facial-recognition access control solutions, announces that it is participating at ISC West, April 4-7, 2017 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. In addition to the StoneLock exhibit space at Booth #7040, StoneLock technology will be demonstrated with industry partners AMAG at Booth #10053, Boon Edam at Booth #8037, HID...

RISK360 is a comprehensive, Microsoft Azure cloud-based application G4S, the global, integrated security company, will demonstrate an enhanced version of RISK360, an award-winning incident and case management software, at ISC West at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 5-7, 2017. RISK360 is a comprehensive, Microsoft Azure cloud-based application that provides security teams the ability to report, track and resolve cases while providing leadership with insights to make...

Mercury Security has identified key trends that will influence the access control market Mercury Security has identified key trends that will significantly influence the access control market and drive the next generation of security systems in the coming years. The company’s forecast is based on its unique insights as a market leader in access control technology, with over three million panels sold and the largest installed base and greatest accumulated run time of any...

Navi Mumbai officials have the benefit of operating in a modern environment, maximising Qognify’s Safe City solution Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces the successful implementation of its market-leading Safe City solution in Navi Mumbai, a planned township that was established to handle the population overflow from the overcrowded and ever-growing city of Mumbai. Together with CIDCO (City and Industrial Developmen...

uTrust TS Cards simplify the migration process by supporting the common Wiegand data formats used on proximity cards Identiv, Inc. announced the next version of the company’s uTrust TS Cards, high-security, high-frequency smart credentials to upgrade physical access control. The latest version features a MIFARE DESFire EV2 secure chip from Identiv’s technology partner NXP Semiconductors. uTrust TS Cards complement Identiv’s existing credential portfolio...