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Paul brings experience of strategic planning surrounding large and complicated projects Wessex Fire & Security has appointed Paul Joy as Major Works Installation Manager. The company, based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, is part of the Wessex Group and works across the south of the country. Paul's previous experience Paul Joy has previously run his own electrical contracting business and has also worked for some of the biggest names in the sector. The industry veteran who l...

LEGIC provides its Connect trusted service through an existing Kaba Saflok room key management solution Opening hotel rooms with smartphones became reality in Las Vegas. The Cromwell Las Vegas decided to use the combination of the LEGIC Connect trusted service, Kaba Mobile Access Solutions and Bluetooth Low Energy, allowing the hotel to send keys onto smartphones with the touch of a button. The Cromwell Las Vegas, operated by Caesars Entertainment, is now one of the first hot...

Mike brings wealth of experience in leading consumer-based, self-gen and door-to-door sales Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has hired Michael S. Fredricks to fill the role of Vice President, Residential Field Sales. Fredricks will report to Jamie Haenggi, Protection 1’s Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer and will be based out of the company’s Chicago headquarters. &ldquo...

Wocket® supports a wide range of retailers and merchants, as well as ATM's & gas stations NXT-ID, Inc., a biometric authentication company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, announces that its Wocket® Smart Wallet will commence shipping to pre-order customers the first week of May, 2015 and will be fulfilling all paid pre-orders through the month of May. Gino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer said, "This is a significant milestone for the company as Woc...

see bigger image The contract follows a pilot programme that allowed ESBT to ascertain benefits of LOCKEN’s access control solution ESB Telecoms (ESBT), a subsidiary of Ireland’s public electricity distribution company, has contracted LOCKEN to upgrade its access infrastructures. The contract, which covers the provision of 1,000 access systems for Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) base stations at 450 locations throughout the country, follows a p...

Visitors were especially interested in ST-series speed gates with swing and sliding panels In the course of MIPS exhibition that was held in Moscow on April 13-16, PERCo showcased a large number of new products. Most of them are already available for purchase, while other new products are going to be launched in the nearest future: speed gates and motorised gate with tempered glass panel turnstiles for outdoor use with automatic "anti-panic" function locks with power supp...

TBS partner, United Systems, deployed 36 2D-Terminals increasing Dhofar Insurance’s efficiency and productivity Dhofar Insurance has 25 years of experience in delivering a wide range of insurance services in every region of the Sultanate of Oman. The company has a network of 45 offices, spreading from the major cities to the remotest areas. Dhofar Insurance was searching for a progressive Time & Attendance biometric solution that would allow employees to log-in in o...

Traka will show visitors how it’s key and asset management products can integrate with other softwares Traka, the key and asset management specialist, will be attending IFSEC 2015 on stand D1700. The company will be demonstrating its advanced capabilities that enable Traka to work seamlessly with most access control systems in the security industry. At the show, Traka will show visitors firsthand how its key and asset management products can integrate with software...

Smart+Guard series of call point protective covers will also be on display The new VIMPEX VAD23™ Range of EN 54-23 Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) will be the key focus on the company’s stand at this year’s Firex International. VIMPEX VAD23™ is an extremely versatile family of products; with devices for wall and ceiling mounting and models that combine either a traditional electronic sounder or a voice sounder with a low current EN 54-23 rated VAD. The...

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS) will be represented at EAST by its ‘Forum for the Prevention of Card Fraud’ The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS) has just joined the European ATM Security Team (EAST) as the National Member for Serbia. CCIS will be represented at EAST by its ‘Forum for the Prevention of Card Fraud’. While EAST is focussed on the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), CCIS will participate as a non-SEPA me...

Malcolm played an integral role in developing the brand’s Vantage Partner programme A distribution manager is retiring from his role at ASSA, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, after 28 years with the company. Malcolm's role in ASSA Malcolm Dolloway joined ASSA in 1987 when he was asked to produce market research about the locksmith industry and has since held a number of roles at the company. Malcolm played an integral role in developing the bra...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its ML10 biometric fingerprint door lock. This Smart lock with embedded fingerprint recognition technology is easy to program and install, as no wiring is required. It’s a plug ‘n play replacement to your old “lock & key” door knob. Registering users with their fingerprints is also quick and easy. Each ML10 door lock can store and recognise up to 40 users. Nex...

MorphoWave biometric access solution captures and matches four fingerprints with a single wave of the hand MorphoWAVE from Safran Morpho took the top honour at the Security Industry Association's 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the coveted Best New Product Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday. MorphoWave is the market's first biometric access solution featuring high-speed touchless fingerprint matching. MorphoWave captures and matches four finger...

FST will develop and produce SIGAH Mobile and SIGAH Fixed – both based on FST's In Motion Identification technology FST Biometrics, the leading biometric identification solutions provider, recently announced a strategic partnership with Groupo Haganá, Brazil’s foremost provider of residential and facility security systems and personnel. As a key component of the partnership, FST will develop and produce SIGAH Mobile and SIGAH Fixed – both based on FST'...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, expands its access control offering with the launch of AXIS A8004-VE Network Video Door Station for identification, communication and remote entry control. The door station comes with a high-performing intercom function that provides clear and echo-free two-way speech with visitors and an integrated HDTV camera with wide dynamic range (WDR) and excellent low-light performance. The weather- and vandal-proof unit offers reliable...

Octavian will provide 10 certificated eLearning courses, offering winners chance to gain official certification Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has unveiled a competition to coincide with the launch of the newly accredited Octavian Training Academy, based at its headquarters in Nottingham. Coinciding with World Health & Safety Day on April 28th, Octavian will be giving away 10 certificated eLearning courses, which will offer winners the chance to...

The Innovation Trail will allow visitors to navigate all the newest products and services from across the security industry Innovation is the key theme at this year’s IFSEC International, taking place from 16-18 June at ExCeL London. The annual security gathering will host the Benchmark Innovation Awards along with the launch of the new Innovation Arena. In addition to this, the Innovation Trail returns for its second year. Innovation Trail - Latest products and ser...

Avigilon’s Access Control Manager and HD surveillance solution helped maintain and improve safety at each school in the district Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the Liberty Public School district has deployed its end-to-end Avigilon security solution, including access control and high-definition (HD) video surveillance, to improve school safety, accelerate incident response...

Opening session witnessed range of impressive speakers who debated on threats from terrorist groups Mark Rowley, Head of Specialist Operations and Assistant Commissioner Metropolitan Police, delivered the opening address at the World Counter Terror Congress on the first day of Counter Terror Expo which runs from 21- 22 April at Olympia in London. According to Mr. Rowley, the security level that was raised to "Severe" in autumn 2014, will likely stay for some time. Nearly...

RISCO Group has launched HandyApp, an app for Apple and Android devices that brings together everything an installer may need and available at their fingertips! Support professional security installers The first smartphone application to provide all sales and installation activities to support professional security installers, RISCO HandyApp provides comprehensive on-demand access to RISCO sales, and aftercare services. Available free-of-charge, HandyApp supports instant access to installatio...

The company will also preview uTrust Message, a new mobile message security and privacy solution at the conference Identiv Inc. is attending RSA Conference for the first time to showcase its Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions and to preview uTrust Message, a new mobile message security and privacy solution using the Identiv Trust Service. "Everything is connecting and there is an urgent requirement to ensure this can be done safely and privately. We have chosen the p...

Zwipe biometric card named best product for user authentication, identification, credentialing and management During last week's ISC West tradeshow in Las Vegas, the Zwipe Access Card, which provides an on-card fingerprint scanner with 3D capacitive technology directly on a proximity or smart card, was named best product for user authentication, identification, credentialing and management at the Security Industry Association's 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) ceremony. The bio...

Secutech India 2015 assembled government officials and commercial firms to exchange market knowledge The fourth edition of Secutech India closed successfully from 12 – 14 March 2015 at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Bringing together 123 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, the fair spanned over 10,000 sqm of exhibition space and attracted 15,354 industry professionals and buyers from 12 countries throughout the three-day event. Jointly organised by Messe F...

ASSA ABLOY will feature Aperio wireless locking technology run on the new high speed V3 platform ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be showcasing integrated security and access control technology from its leading brands at IFSEC 2015. Recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies, ASSA ABLOY will exhibit its unrivalled breadth of product choice on stand D1700 in Hall S17 at Excel, London, from 16-18 June. AS...

Anviz allowed ISC West attendees to gethands-on with their C2 Pro fingerprintterminal  Las Vegas witnessed the largest security industry trade show in the United States held from April 15-17. This year, the International Security Conference & Expo West brought together more than one thousand exhibitors and brands in the business with the purpose of get educated on the newest technologies. Improved C2 Pro fingerprint terminal Anviz Global took this amazing platform t...

CTX has also become recognised as a forum for examining current terrorist threats & mitigation The seventh edition of Counter Terror Expo (CTX) will see over 300 exhibitors ranging from international companies to SMEs presenting their latest technologies and equipment for the law enforcement and security sectors. Visitors from over 100 countries are expected to attend the event which is being staged at Olympia, London from 21-22 April 2015.  In addition to s...

In the UK there are currently hundreds of lone workers working in explosive environments. As well as being surrounded by potential hazards such as gas/fume leaks, explosions, electrical hazards, and trip and slip hazards, these personnel are often working at unsocial hours. Protection for lone workers working within such environments is of paramount importance, but is often overlooked. Legislation does not prohibit lone working in a general sense, but companies and organisations must conduct a...

Interpol World 2015 showcased the latest developments and technologies from 258 companies globally The inaugural INTERPOL World 2015 saw 7,807 government leaders, together with representatives of international organisations and researchers converge to discuss strategies to develop safer and more secure cities. A global platform to develop security solutions for the rapidly urbanising world, INTERPOL World concluded yesterday with potential and new partnerships forged and a...

User cards can be added to, and removed, from the system, allowing  the centre flexible and convenient security Mul-T-Lock’s SMARTair™ access control solution has been installed at the Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre, to accommodate the unique requirements of its staff and guests at the historic site in Brighton. Home to an international Buddhist community The Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre is home to an international Buddhist community and its...

7-Stelle and Smart ViP full-duplex hands-free monitors were installed at the apartments Working in partnership with property developers, Land Charter Homes, Comelit UK has supplied an IP-based door entry system for an 8-storey office block in Chelmsford city centre that has been converted for residential use. Overlooking the river Can and the green stretches of Central Park and the Essex county cricket ground, ‘Canside’ offers 33 luxury apartments. Essex-based ele...