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HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced an ultra-thin Polycarbonate (PC) ePrelaminate inlay for electronic ID (e-ID) cards that is more than 30 percent thinner than alternatives. The new offering is the first HID Global inlay to use its patented HID direct bonding platform technology, which is available for high frequency (HF) systems. NXP Semiconductors is HID Global’s first qualified partner supplying IC chips for this product. Direct bonding tech...

MorphoTrak's tattoo recognition algorithm helps make the transition from keyword to automated search MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that MorphoTrak's tattoo recognition algorithm placed first in the Tattoo Recognition Technology - Challenge (Tatt-C) evaluation conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Trial examination Each trial examined a critical aspect of performance for an automated tattoo recogniti...

NICE’s Physical Security business unit provides video surveillance technologies to security-aware organisations NICE Systems has entered into an agreement to sell its Physical Security business unit to Battery Ventures, a technology investment firm, for a total consideration of up to $100 million, comprising of $85 million in cash and up to additional $15 million based on future performance. NICE’s Physical Security business unit provides video surveillance te...

The 2016 event will focus more on industrial security, associated with safety and security protection of industrial facilities and assets Saudi Arabia’s leading security, fire and safety workshop and exhibition will return in 2016. The Saudi Safety & Security Forum and Exhibition 2016 will be taking place from the 16-18 May at The Dhahran International Exhibitions Center, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2016 welcomes a rebranded SSS, including new logos and branded...

The combination of Guardsmark and Universal establishes the largest U.S.-owned security services company Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and Partners Group, announced recently that it has acquired Guardsmark. The companies together create the largest U.S.-owned security company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Guardsmark background Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Guardsmark is one o...

Under the agreement, Arrow will market and distribute Pulse Secure’s full line of SSL VPN and Mobile Security solutions Pulse Secure, a leader in access and mobile security solutions to enterprise and service providers, and Arrow in Europe have signed a distribution agreement under which Arrow will market and distribute Pulse Secure’s full line of SSL VPN and Mobile Security solutions including the latest centralised management, policy control and governance consol...

On the heels of the release of Ocularis 5.0, OnSSI has now announced the introduction of several new technology integrations for its recently released VMS with C2P’s software solution. Ocularis 5.0, which is based on a new recorder, maximises HDD storage effectiveness with dynamic data management for automatic storage load balancing, End-to-End 256 bit AES Encryption and edge recording support. The newly certified integrations with Ocularis 5.0, provide security professionals with valuable...

Valdovinos will be responsible for overseeing and improving the commercial sales force Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has promoted Luis Valdovinos to commercial district sales manager for the Albuquerque area. Valdovinos, who joined Protection 1 five months ago as a commercial sales consultant, will report to General Manager Rob Thornburgh. “Luis was promoted to this position for a number...

Dr. Nicole Spaun, Principal Facial Biometric Expert for MorphoTrak, will lead the training in face comparison MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that it will offer vendor-independent training* in face comparison, filling an acknowledged gap in the field of computer-aided face recognition and facial identification. Automated face recognition systems are common in both law enforcement and civil applications, yet facial matching software can only...

The first implementation of an ISONAS PowerNet Reader-Controller for Goodwill-Suncoast came in 2007 Goodwill-Suncoast was founded in October of 1954 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company headquarters still remain in St. Petersburg and currently provide service to thousands of people in 11 of the surrounding counties. In 2007, IT Director, Jason Martino and IT Operations Manager, Mike Weaver, began their search for an Access Control System that could meet their needs of easil...

Securitas will also manage some visitor facing services for the Gallery The National Gallery has appointed Securitas as its partner to manage some visitor facing and security staff services. This is part of its commitment to modernisation and a move that will enable the gallery to operate with greater flexibility, allowing it to provide an even better service to its more than 6 million annual visitors and maintain its position as one of the leading global art attractions. Th...

Ward supplied a team of 16 operatives when the Queen opened The Wing visitor centre at the National Memorial to the few Ward Security has provided 20 officers to help ensure security at a memorial day to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place at the National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent. At the event, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, patron of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, took the royal salute. The event was also attended...

Skillweb has launched a support and messaging app which enables security businesses to better communicate and engage with their remotely-based staff, while at the same time streamline administrative and control room procedures. MySmartTask is a downloadable app, suitable for the workforce’s personal smartphones, which enables security officers to quickly view their latest rosters and confirm availability for work shifts, dramatically reducing the number of calls required to finalise schedu...

ISONAS system was well received and expanded to additional departments Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics meets the healthcare needs of Adams County, Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Located in the central Wisconsin Village of Friendship, surrounded by beautiful farm lands, the original hospital was dedicated in July 1959. The original hospital featured a surgery suite, maternity ward, emergency room, laboratory, x-ray room, and support services, along with a total o...

With the help of PowerNet, the company can track who entered the inner rooms of the facility and when Recovery.4.Life LLC, located in Boise, ID is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment provided on an outpatient basis. With a goal of treating all aspects of addiction with the most advanced, industry leading and innovative treatment, Recovery.4.Life creates treatment plans for individuals tailored to the pers...

ISONAS’ Crystal Matrix software integrated with Telecenter U PA system allows immediate lock down David Long, Technology Director for Palestine Independent School District describes the ISONAS PowerNet™ Reader as the “Swiss Army Knife” of access control. David was faced with a dilemma when it came to his district’s access control system – he was tired of paying someone to service and update his old proprietary system as the districts needs e...

The ISONAS system provides ability for assigning access permissions on door-by-door basis for individuals or groups Since its establishment in 2004, Heart 'n Home Hospice & Palliative Care has optimised the quality of life for individuals in the final stages of terminal illness. Heart 'n Home has become the leading hospice provider in Idaho and Eastern Oregon, having served over 2,500 patients since opening in March of 2004. In addition to the original office in Fruitland,...

Trending topics will be explored within Identity Management and Access Control; Smart Cities; Intelligent Video 2.0/Machine Vision; Intelligent Video 2.0 New topics for All-over-IP Expo 2015 correspond to the fastest growing markets in Russia for 2015–2016. Vendors who are focused on advanced identity management, access control, video management platforms, HD video surveillance, IoT, data storage and networking solutions are in the best position to leverage the show agen...

ISONAS systems ensure that only permitted personnel can access the various school buildings at appropriate times Located on a beautiful campus in the heart of England, Malvern College is a co-educational school for pupils aged 13 to 18. Founded in January 1865 with two dozen boys, half a dozen masters, and two houses, Malvern has, whilst maintaining the finest traditions, grown to provide an innovative and forward-looking education to 350 students in 45 buildings spread over 2...

The ability to provide access management capabilities on mobile devices, allows security personnel to open or lock doors remotely Chartered in 1809, Miami University of Ohio is one of the oldest public institutions in the United States. Called by Robert Frost “ the most beautiful college that ever was”, Miami U boasts multiple famous graduates in virtually all walks of life, including one President of the United States; Benjamin Harrison. The University is a reside...

The integrated system gives school administrators the ability to monitor and respond to security events as they happen South Country Central School District, located in Suffolk County, NY, is dedicated to high quality education for its students in six schools from kindergarten to high school. In addition to education, like all schools in this modern age, South Country is also committed to keep their students, staff, and facilities safe. In 2010, to meet increasing current-day...

At its vision proclamation ceremony in Seoul, Hanwha Techwin announced to promote the security and surveillance business globally Following on from the news that Hanwha Group has completed its acquisition of a major shareholding in Samsung Techwin, over 800 executives and employees attended a new vision proclamation ceremony in Seoul on 27th July, 2015. "Hanwha Techwin will serve as the growth engine for the group and will receive dedicated support from the group" said Kim Ch...

The new catalogue features 16 new course offerings since the last publication date of September, 2014 U.S. Security Associates (USA) announces the release of the new USA Security Academy Course Catalogue, featuring the addition of 16 new course offerings since the last publication date of September 2014. As one of America’s largest security companies, with more than 160 local offices, U.S. Security Associates established USA Security Academy to deliver centralised, consi...

The awards are a fantastic opportunity for our member companies to showcase the talents of personnel Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are being encouraged to submit their nominations for 2016’s Security Personnel Awards, with the deadline just over three months away. Awards serve contributions of security personnel These prestigious awards are presented every year in both regional and national rounds of judging. The awards serve to acknow...

Salamander fire door holders improve ventilation in the building’s corridors in case of fire emergency Geofire's Salamander range radio-controlled fire door holders have been installed at one of London’s most prestigious apartment complexes, The Whitehouse Apartments SE1, to legally hold open fire doors and improve ventilation in the building’s corridors, while protecting occupants in case of a fire emergency. The customer The Whitehouse Apartments SE1...

Each chairman guides their section at quarterly meetings and throughout term to improve private security sector on the whole Following its Annual General Meeting which took place on Wednesday 15th July 2015, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected chairmen and vice chairmen to serve its sections of membership. “The BSIA is very proud of its membership community, and the great contributions that they make to the private security industry. The develop...

Genetec Security Center combines video surveillance, access control, ALPR systems into one central monitoring The challenge The City of Lakeland in Florida has recently standardised its security operations with Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that combines video surveillance, access control and automatic license plate recognition systems into one central monitoring and management platform. Located between Tampa and Orlando, the City of Lakeland is home t...

Thierry will ensure that the customers continually have access to the technical support and assistance they need Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has appointed Thierry Tirmarche as its new Technical Support Engineer, based at the company's French headquarters at Noisy-Le-Grand, Paris. Strengthens TDSi's export team Mica Negrilic, TDSi's International Business Development Manager, who heads up TDSi's French operations commented, “We welcome Thierry to...

Galaxy adds four new manufacturers’ rep firms to handle sales and support activities in markets Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has partnered with four new manufacturers’ representative firms to handle sales and support activities in markets that continue to show rapid expansion opportunities for the company. The new representative firms The new rep firms include: Bongiorno & Associates, I...

The updated website is a part of STANLEY’s commitment to improving security and safety of people and their daily environment STANLEY Security GB recently launched its updated and expanded website, STANLEYSecurity.co.uk, as part of its continued commitment to improving the security and safety of people and their daily environment. The website facilitates and significantly improves access to information, products and services addressing the needs of customers in the securi...