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AlliedBarton has hired more than 17,500 veterans and reservists since commencing challenge in 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, hired more than 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2015 as part of a commitment to hiring 25,000 veterans and reservists in five years. AlliedBarton has hired more than 17,500 veterans and reservists since commencing this challenge in 2013. Commitment to recruiting miltia...

The Aperio® KS100 Server Cabinet Lock will also be showcased, revealing how easy it is to monitor server cabinets ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, together with Spica will be presenting an integrated approach to access control within Data Centres at this year’s Data Centre World exhibition. Innovations in access control Held at Excel, London, on 12th and 13th April 2016, ASSA ABLOY Access Control U...

Nedap and AET Europe announce a strategic partnership to offer end-to-end security based on Nedap’s access control platform AEOS. By embedding AET’s electronic identity products in AEOS door controllers, a converged solution with best of breed technology has become available to the market. The partnership enables companies to meet the highest applicable security standards and raise their protection levels against both physical and digital threats. Collaboration between physical secu...

The system’s graphical mapping capabilities provide easy to understand visual representations of alarms and events Tyco Security Products announced recently that Camosun College of Victoria, British Columbia, has deployed an integrated access control, video and intrusion solution to centralise security monitoring and response activities across its two main campuses, including its newly constructed Trades and Education and Innovation Complex. Easy and more time-effic...

Security-Net members appointed Skip Samson to the position of President of Board of Directors Security-Net, a global provider of security integration services, elected its new Board of Directors at its Annual Shareholders Meeting in late January at the Alsol Tiara Cap Cana Resort in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. New president appointed The two-day annual meeting brought together members from North America and International members to review general business of the organisati...

Avocet ATK locks provide the ultimate protection in the fight against lock-snapping Leading window, door and conservatory supplier, Emplas has agreed to exclusively fit Avocet ATK locks on all of its composite doors. Northamptonshire-based Emplas opted to make the switch in order to ensure its customer base was being supplied with the best possible snap-secure lock. Glyn Roberts, head of purchasing for Emplas, said: “We have a well-earned reputation for excellence, bot...

During three days, electronic security, physical security, fire protection, safety, and more products and services will be highlighted On September 7-9, it will be developed in La Rural Trade Center, in Palermo neighbourhood, the new edition of Intersec Buenos Aires, the most important South American event for the Fire, Security and Safety industry, organised jointly by Messe Frankfurt Argentina, the Argentine Chamber of Electronic Security (CASEL) and the Argentine Chamber of...

Tan will manage increasing demand for FBI certified fingerprint sensors for border security, national ID Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the smallest, lightest, most reliable energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is pleased to announce the addition of industry professional Alex Tan to its talented team of consultative sales engineers. Biometrics technology leader Alex Tan’s new role As Director of Sales, Tan will manage efforts in th...

The DreamTrips card  is a next generation SmartCard that does not require a Wocket and can operate as a stand-alone device NXT-ID, Inc. ("NXT-ID" or the "Company"), a company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, announces the first purchase order for a new SmartCard being developed for WorldVentures vacation club members. On February 9, 2016, the Company announced that both companies signed off on the hardware specifications for the new product and that it was e...

The session will also explore how to evaluate the privacy risks around IoT deployments Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), will highlight some of the security industry’s leading authorities on physical and cyber security during its two-day educational programme, being held April 6-7, 2016, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Focused on the latest trends in physical and cyber security, Connected Security Expo is des...

STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces STANLEY Guard, a smartphone and cloud-based personal safety and security response suite. The STANLEY Guard Personal Safety app allows users – whether they are students, employees, or executives – to send alerts, including video and their GPS location, directly to their security command center for immediate response. The STANLEY Guard Security Re...

Video surveillance and access control & time-attendance are integral parts of any organisation nowadays. However, an organisation will get the best out of both systems when they are integrated together and perform important functions to upgrade the organisation's security to the next level. Looking at market requirements, Matrix has integrated its access control & time-attendance solution (COSEC) with its video surveillance solution (SATATYA) on Ethernet to enhance security and rest...

Along with conference, technologies including surveillance systems, access control, fire safety, cyber & perimeter security will be exhibited With new speakers being confirmed almost daily, the line up for Securex West Africa Exhibition and Conference is cementing its position as the paramount security and public safety event for the Government and Private sector in West Africa. Running from the 1st – 3rd March 2016 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos. The security market...

LOCKEN, a pioneer in cable-free access control based on unique digital smart keys, has become the first in the UK to provide real-time communication as part of a stand-alone solution. This achievement is made possible by the combined use of the MyLocken mobile application and the new Bluetooth enabled electronic Cyberkey. Instant alerts and communication Adding Bluetooth technology to the standard Cyberkey allows it to communicate directly with an Android or Windows smartphone. This means that...

The Bradford County Sheriff’s Office has five Vanderbilt SMS clients running and installed 80 card readers to control access Home to 30,000 residents, Bradford County is a rural community located 45 miles Southwest of Jacksonville, Florida. Committed to keeping the county a safe place to live, work and play, the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office is mandated to protect its citizens and at the same time, safeguard sensitive criminal justice information, such as finger...

Tyco Security Products introduces facial biometrics within VideoEdge video surveillance systems for immediate detection and verification of individuals. Biometrics can be added to VideoEdge NVR Facial biometrics can easily be added to a VideoEdge network video recorder (NVR). Users can quickly conduct a SmartSearch within VideoEdge to automatically find a matching face and view the associated corresponding video. This allows security operators to identify criminals, terminated employees, VIPs...

ISC West attendees will experience a strong Genetec focus on cybersecurity under the banner of “Security-of-Security” At ISC West 2016 Genetec™, a leading provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions, invites ISC West 2016 attendees to visit its newly-designed experience center at booth #26 057 for a look at technology, trends, and insights that are shaping the physical security industry in 2016 and beyond. ISC West runs April 6th - 8th, at th...

PULSE Enterprise removes the need for a centralised server, creating an intercom system unlike anything else on the market Continuing a 70-year tradition of innovation excellence, Vingtor-Stentofon by Zenitel Group announces the debut and live demonstration of PULSE Enterprise, at ISC West, April 6-8 inside the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. PULSE Enterprise - cost-effective and scalable system PULSE Enterprise shatters the expectation that high definition (HD) quality...

Zwipe ID utilises Zwipe’s patent pending biometric authentication technology Zwipe recently announced the release of Zwipe ID©, a card with fingerprint authentication capabilities targeted for the global Access Control market. With the same format as a standard card, Zwipe ID© is targeted towards mainstream Access Control security systems. The Zwipe ID© card will be launched at the ISC West tradeshow April 6-8 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Self-containe...

Users can remotely send, revoke and monitor VIZpin electronic keys without the need for expensive onsite hardware The customer Located in the bustling metropolis of Charlotte, North Carolina, Advent Coworking offers a creative, collaborative work environment for remote employees, allowing individuals to enjoy the same benefits of a traditional office space without the cost and upkeep. With an increasing number of people seeking to achieve a greater work-life balance, the conc...

Mobile payment is starting to revolutionise the way we pay. Regardless of already existing contactless communication standards such as NFC and EMVCo, the payment service providers and terminal vendors are still coping with teething problems resulting from the large number of smartphones, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and technologies used. Test solution manufacturer COMPRION and test service provider P3 have teamed up to develop a dedicated test tool – the nano tracer – making sure...

Andrew Whistle is the 30th Bolton Gate engineer to earn the diploma after attending recent 2-day DHF training course at Scunthorpe Bolton Gate, the nationwide industrial door and gate company, has seen its 30th powered gate engineer pass the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) powered gate safety diploma training course. Andrew Whistle, who joined the company last year, earned his diploma after attending the recent two-day training course held at Scunthorpe. Bolton Gate, a...

Aspen Security Forum: Global will convene international security experts and is meant to compliment annual US-focused Aspen Security Forum The Aspen Institute Homeland Security Program announces the debut Aspen Security Forum: Global. The event will convene top-level present and former government officials, leading thinkers, noted press and broadcast journalists, and other international security experts to discuss issues including the threat of ISIL, the role of NATO, cybersec...

Successful entrants to Engineers of Tomorrow will be invited to pit their skills against each other in a live installation challenge at IFSEC 2016 The prestigious Engineers of Tomorrow annual competition is now open for the fire and security industry’s brightest young engineers to register their interest. Successful entrants will then be invited to pit their skills against each other in a live installation challenge at Europe’s largest security exhibition, IFSEC In...

Campbell is trained and versed in a variety of systems and processes focusing on superior customer service New Director of Operations Wayne Campbell is bringing his vast knowledge of customer service, leadership and change management to the award-winning and growing Advance Technology, Scarborough, Maine. Campbell is trained and versed in a variety of systems and processes focusing on superior customer service, including Toyota’s ‘Lean’ Tools/Methods and SMAR...

Vingtor-Stentofon’s 70 year history in excellence sets the foundation for the TCIV: a powerful IP and SIP video station designed to withstand treacherous, noisy, and demanding environments. TCIV sets the global standard in solving the problem of unintelligible communications. HD quality, broadcast level amplification audio with active noise cancellation, and HD video provide unparalleled effectiveness in user comprehension and communication. Problems solved using TCIV: Businesses benefit...

As certified partner, OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 video management software integrates with AMAG Symmetry V8 access control AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) is a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Programme. As a certified partner, OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 video management software integrates wit...

Matrix COSEC has had a successful journey in the time-attendance and access control domains so far. The company has taken a step further to make conducting business easy and free of interference through COSEC-ETERNITY integration. This application facilitates the users of ETERNITY to unlock a door, configured with COSEC door controller, using digital key phones/extended IP phones/single line telephones. ETERNITY supports integration of the “Intercom” application with COSEC. In other...

Ingram Micro will facilitate the internationalisation of the HNA Group, Tianjin Tianhai's largest stockholder. They will have access to business opportunities in emerging markets, which have higher growth rates & better profitability Ingram Micro Inc. and Tianjin Tianhai Investment Company, Ltd. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Tianjin Tianhai will acquire Ingram Micro for $38.90 per share in an all-c...

Croma’s offering in the region includes security and fire control, CCTV, access control, guarding and FastVein biometric identification technology Croma Security Solutions Group PLC is opening a branch office in Abu Dhabi to better service new and existing clients in the Middle East. Its offering in the region includes security and fire control, CCTV, access control, guarding and its biometric identification technology – FastVein. The Group is sponsored by Platinu...