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Each turnstile allows one person to pass every two seconds—a very important feature during rush hours With over 28,000 visitors entering the premises each day, the University of Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia, is one of the largest education institutions in the country. Such a high volume of visitors requires strict control of who can and cannot enter the institution. To achieve such a level of management, the security staff decided to install four Boon Edam Trilock-75...

The event showcased emerging technologies in telecom, IT, broadcast, Pay TV and digital media The information technology sector is rapidly growing in Africa, providing a plethora of opportunities for global companies to share their technologies and do business in this continent. Recognising this potential, Exhibitions India Group (EIG) – India’s leading trade promotion organisation had brought its trademark expo “Convergence India” to Africa. Bring...

Solution incorporated networked control doors, software and proximity ID cards Amthal Fire & Security has secured Watford Palace Theatre with an access control system incorporating networked control doors, software and proximity ID cards, all installed without compromising on the Grade II listed early 20th Century building. Watford Palace Theatre, opened in 1908, is a 600 seat Edwardian Palace Theatre that has undergone significant refurbishment to offer modern access...

Company has passed two quality audits with further improved scores & zero improvement needs Security specialist Pilgrims Group Limited has officially been ranked in the top 5% of all the UK’s 800 security companies, having passed two quality audits with further improved scores and zero improvement needs. Pilgrims beat its previous score with the Security Industry Authority (SIA)’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) as well as passing the International Organi...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the integration of the Stone Lock Pro Biometric Facial Recognition reader from CoprometroUSA® with the C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution (v 2.20 and higher). Enhancing critical security situations Stone Lock Pro is an extremely fast and accurate infrared biometric facial recognition device, designed for access control...

Security industry job search tools allow the user to find both security businesses and security job openings The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the largest trade association representing the electronic life safety and security industry, features two new job search pages on its new GetIntoSecurity.com website. These powerful, highly interactive security industry job search tools allow the user to find both security businesses and security job openings in their area. Get...

With high numbers of people traffic, the leisure and entertainment sector market is a thriving one of the security industry. From hotels to leisure complexes and entertainment venues such as cinemas, sports stadiums/facilities and theme parks, along with the assorted restaurants and customer facilities associated with it, there is a lot the security industry can do to protect people, property and assets. Integrated security provider TDSi has long courted the leisure and entertainment sector, wh...

FST’s IMID technology guarantees security for the permanent staff & visitors of IDE FST Biometrics, the leading biometric identification solutions provider, recently announced its cutting-edge secure access solution has been deployed by the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) at the entry point of its new polishing house. FST’s award-winning In Motion Identification (IMID) technology combines a unique fusion of facial recognition and body behavior biometric anal...

TRES is an RFID development company that provides both FCC approved Passive 900MHz & Active 433MHz PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced a new vendor partnership with Transponder and Reader Engineered Systems, Inc. (TRES), an RFID development company that provides both FCC approved Passive 900MHz and Active 433MHz tag solutions. TRES is an RFID development company with over 50 years of combined industry experie...

Nortek Security & Control's promotion involves its GoControl line of smart home solutions that integrate with 2GIG Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek, Inc. company and a leader in the security and home control markets, will unveil a package deal on GoControl smart home solutions and new dealer training resources at ESX 2015. With the announcements, the company is making it easier than ever for security dealers to capitalise on the growing interest in home control...

The C2 Pro time and attendanceterminal can scan a fingerprint in lessthan 0.5 seconds  Leading biometrics, surveillance and RFID manufacturer Anviz Global deeply appreciated all the visitors who stopped by their booth at IFSEC 2015, the largest event for the security industry in the UK. Fingerprint, facial and iris recognition security devices Anviz introduced its newest product in security field: C2 Pro, the time and attendance terminal capable of scanning a...

The access control as a service (ACaaS) market is estimated to top $200 million in the Americas by the end of 2015 The purchase of Brivo by Mr. Drako is yet another example of the deepening integration between access control and video. Although the entities will remain separate, the level of integration and offering will likely escalate. What makes this a unique case is that the owner of a cloud-based video provider is expanding into cloud-based access control. While we have s...

see bigger image The system allows UK Power Networks to make transition to a solution built around smart keys and electronic cylinders LOCKEN, leading developers of cable free access control, whose unique solution concentrates on power, intelligence and communication in one smart key, is working with UK Power Networks to secure its electricity supply infrastructure. LOCKEN digital access control system LOCKEN equips more than 1,500 UK power distribution facilities with...

Essence, a leading provider of M2M, cloud-based connected-living solutions, and Assa Abloy, the global leader in door opening solutions and parent company of Yale, have partnered to combine Essence’s state-of-the-art connected home solution - WeR@Home™ with Yale’s industry-leading smart locks. Strong professional home security solutions provider “Essence is at the cutting-edge of IoT, building on 20 years as a strong professional home security solutions provider, while...

Nancy’s leadership and integrity will be an asset to this influential group AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces that Nancy Peterson, Vice President/Deputy General Counsel, has been elected to the board of the Committee of Seventy. “It is an honour for Nancy to join the board of the Committee of Seventy,” said David I. Buckman, EVP and General Counsel, AlliedBarton. “Nancy...

Using Connect, the process of deploying electronic room keys to cell phones is fast From now on, guests of The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center near Houston, Texas can open their hotel room with their own smartphone. LEGIC provides its secure and proven trusted service LEGIC Connect. The latter deploys smartcards onto smartphones – at the touch of a button. The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center with its 406 rooms is the first hotel in Texas providing its...

Maxxess, a global corporation specialising in the access control sector and recognised for its extensive integration capabilities, has unveiled RemotePoint, an advanced eFusion module that allows remote access control and verification through the Maxxess eFusion security management platform. Seamlessly integrated with ambit, the company’s revolutionary mobile workforce management solution, the integration of the two technologies is driving operational efficiencies across both facilities ma...

Some two-wire video door entry systems were already available on the market. But none like this. Fermax is launching the first one that is fully digital. A pioneering technological milestone worldwide, set to revolutionise the sector. Duox is extraordinarily easy to install. Technically it provides more quality, greater capacity and better flexibility. And, from the commercial standpoint, it is a paradigm shift: it means that purchasing decisions are no longer up to the residents' community, bu...

The solution reduces time spent by staff queuing and improves the efficiency of people getting to their work floor Sovereign Fire and Security has recently completed a state of the art building management system at Ty Admiral in Cardiff. The new access control and lift destination system reduces time spent by staff queuing and improves the efficiency of people getting to their work floor. The system, which has been developed together with TDSi and the lift manufacturer OTI...

The centralised time-attendance and access control solutions has made the group’s most of the attendance process accurate and faster Introduction: Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Its diversified businesses include resources, logistics, agri-business and energy sectors. Managing employee’s attendance and timing from a central place is critical for them. They wanted to have centralised time-atte...

Following the successful launch of the Honeywell GX Remote Control app V2.1 earlier this year, Honeywell recently announced new functionality to the mobile app with the addition of output control. With smartphone and tablet usage skyrocketing, the app is designed to provide users with an easier and more intuitive way to remotely access, manage and control their Galaxy® Flex and Galaxy Dimension intruder alarm systems wherever they are in the world. The app already allows busy business owner...

The perimeter security systems to include intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and public address systems Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce it has been chosen by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide perimeter electronic security systems for a number of NATO camps of varying sizes and will include the FlexZone ranging fence-mounted sensor for intrusion d...

Study reveals that more than one in four British businesses suffer loss, disruption or inconvenience as result of security breaches A comprehensive study conducted across four European countries by YouGov for Vanderbilt reveals that more than one in four (28%) of small and medium sized British businesses have suffered loss, disruption or inconvenience as a direct result of physical or cyber security breaches. Yet while cyber security arguably gets the lion’s share of me...

Umeå targeted a sustainable solution to keeping its most vulnerable residents safe in the new Äldrecentret Teg When the city of Umeå, Sweden, needed a modern electronic locking system to secure a new assisted-living facility, it turned to Tidomat and Aperio® from ASSA ABLOY. The city demanded more than just stringent, user-friendly security. Umeå targeted a new gold standard, a sustainable solution to keeping its most vulnerable residents safe in...

The ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard certificate was issued by SGS HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its worldwide headquarters and North America Operations Centre located in Austin, Texas, has achieved certification to the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard.  The certificate was issued by SGS, an accredited third-party organisation, after completing an audit verifying that the Austin fa...

BSIA will lead the way in facilitating UK security companies' attendance at overseas trade shows The British Security Industry Association has successfully achieved UKTI Accredited Trade Organisation status and will lead the way in facilitating UK security companies' attendance at overseas trade shows.  BSIA will take the lead in taking UK companies to overseas shows As an Approved Trade Organisation (ATO) for the security sector, the Association will take the lead...

The new office will give Grosvenor a hub from which to access the lucrative and growing Asian market Leading security solutions group Newmark Security plc has announced its entry into Asia with the opening of Grosvenor Technology Hong Kong. Grosvenor Technology is Newmark’s wholly owned electronic security subsidiary. Company to serve clients throughout Asia The new Hong Kong office will give Grosvenor Technology a hub from which to access the lucrative and growing...

Company created key control and management solutions that advance security levels and risk mitigation Morse Watchmans’ market-leading portfolio of key control and management solutions, featured this week at IFSEC at their booth (E1800), is helping organisations of every type improve operational security by providing innovative technology for comprehensive safeguarding and management of keys. With experience as a driving force of product development, the company has...

At ASCUE, Johnson will discuss Open Options’ flagship producy, DNA Fusion access control software Open Options’ Southeast Regional Sales Manager Charles Johnson has been invited to share innovative campus security solutions to educators and administrators representing all areas of North America at the Association Supporting Computer Users in Education (ASCUE) conference to be held June 14-18, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. ASCUE is an international community of...

Brook Jackson, Managing Director at 4Sight Imaging spoke about ANPR lagging behind in recent years 4Sight Imaging, a leading imaging technology company, has unveiled its powerful Veracity Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) solutions on IDIS stand G700 at IFSEC International. After applying years of leading-edge imaging science expertise, 4Sight launched its Veracity software engine at ISC West in Las Vegas earlier this year, and in doing so unveiled a new gold stan...