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Miles Ethridge has been hired for its new wireless cloud-based locking solution ‘CLAY’ Access Control solutions provider SALTO Systems has hired Miles Ethridge as Business Manager for its new wireless, cloud-based locking solution, CLAY. Prior to joining SALTO, Ethridge was Regional Sales Manager for Telemate.net LLC Software, responsible for high-level accounts in 9 states. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama.

Jeff worked for a SALTO Inspired Business Partner as the sales lead for the SALTO product line Access Control products provider SALTO Systems has promoted Jeff Roberts as Regional Sales Manager for the South Central Region. Jeff was previously the North West Regional Sales Manager, and has expanded his territory to include the South Central Region. Prior to joining SALTO, Jeff worked for a SALTO Inspired Business Partner as the sales lead for the SALTO product line before tak...

The award program lauds the top female professionals in the security market in a variety of categories The Women’s Security Council, a network of successful professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the security industry, is delighted to announce the winners of the 2015 WSC Women of the Year awards. The award program lauds the top female professionals in the security market in a variety of categories. This year’s 2015 Women of the Year include...

This new integration manages true identities of employees, visitors & the general public Suprema, a leading global provider of biometrics and security technology and Genetec, Inc., a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions, have integrated their systems offering an advanced identity management solution. The companies have just made this exciting announcement: Suprema biometric devices can now be paired with Genetec’s Security Center unified s...

eFusion provides unified security & access control for students & hotel guests assuring 24/7 safety Maxxess, a global corporation specialising in the access control sector and recognised for its extensive integration capabilities, has announced the implementation of its innovative security management solution, eFusion, to safeguard residents at Spring Mews, a £50 million prestige development in Vauxhall, London. Maxxess eFusion security management platform Spri...

Visitors will be able to get an interactive demonstration of Abloy’s number of electric locking solutions Abloy UK is showcasing its PROTEC2 CLIQ system, range of compliant and secure electric locks, and LPS-rated padlocks at Counter Terror Expo (CTX) 2015. CTX is the largest international event to mitigate threats, protect against terrorist attacks and understand current modern day risks in a secure environment.  Counter Terror Expo 2015 Taking place at London&rs...

The wireless access control system comprised of products from ASSA ABLOY brands Adams Rite and Sargent Customer Andersen & Sons Shelling, located in Vina, California, farms and ships walnuts to customers around the world. In 2002 it expanded with a world-class nut processing facility.  Challenge Andersen & Sons makes food safety and security a top priority. The 110-year old family agricultural business wanted to address modern facility challenges by simultaneou...

Idesco will also showcase a wide array of ID card solutions Idesco Corp., a leading New York-based security systems integrator, recently announced it will be exhibiting at two major NYC Shows in the month of April. Both shows are well established in the security industry and draw security professionals and local property managers/building owners. Idesco will be at booth #415 at the ASIS 25th Annual New York City Security Conference & Expo and at booth #106 at the Buildings...

SAFE for Aviation enables collaborative approach to insider threat and ultimately passenger safety In a nation’s busy airports, security and passenger safety is of paramount importance. Theft, smuggling, passenger safety, and terrorism all threaten the highly inter-dependent balance between airports, airlines, and the myriad aviation service providers. There have been numerous reports of badge-related security issues and breaches; lost badges and former badge holders who...

The report found the top two challenges are employee engagement and lack of support from senior management Ahead of SANS Secure Europe 2015, the region’s largest annual InfoSec training event; Lance Spitzner, Director, SANS Institute suggests that the recent 2015 Security Awareness Report highlights that security awareness programmes are still in their infancy and many lack the soft skills needed to ensure successful implementation. Need for communication and an u...

Agreement will see TDSi's security systems installed as part of engineering projects for China Rail Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce it has signed a five year Strategic Cooperation Agreement with China Rail Chen Bang Technology Ltd (CRCBT). The agreement will see TDSi's security systems installed as part of engineering projects for China Rail throughout the People's Republic of China. TDCi to provide CRCBT with latest integrated secur...

Nedap offers the latest gate entry solutions in the residential security industry Nedap is the leading expert for long-range Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI). With a wide product portfolio Nedap offers the latest gate entry solutions in the residential security industry. uPASS Reach offers vehicle identification up to a distance of 5 meters [16 ft.]. This reader, based in UHF (Ultra High Frequency), is the right solut...

The event will offer a strong and forward-looking platform for East and Central Africa Having acquired a South African subsidiary with several events in the middle of this year, Messe Frankfurt is continuing to expand its portfolio in Africa. Trade & Fairs Consulting GmbH, planetfair GmbH + Co. KG, organisers of the only security trade fair in East Africa, and Messe Frankfurt are to come together to form a strategic partnership. As of 2015, the trade fair will be opera...

Chairman & CFO will hold a conference call for analysts & investors on same day Ingersoll-Rand plc will release its 2015 first-quarter financial results on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 7 a.m. ET. On the same day, Michael W. Lamach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Susan K. Carter, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will hold a conference call for analysts and investors, beginning at 10 a.m. ET, to review the company’s results. A rea...

Securitech and ECKey recently announced a complete line of VIZpin-enabled, stand-alone electronic door locks Securitech, a leading US-based producer of security door hardware, and ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced a complete line of VIZpin®-enabled, stand-alone electronic door locks. Planned for Q2 of 2015, several of Securitech’s most popular electrically released locks will be available in VIZpi...

Herta’s BioSurveillance NEXT v2 facial recognition solution easily integrates with Wavestore’s VMS software WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital Video Storage and Management Systems and Herta Security, a world leader in the development of cutting edge Facial Recognition solutions, jointly announce the two companies are offering a demo of their integration technology partnership at the WavestoreUSA Booth #12127, in a live demo at the ISC We...

ActivID Tap Authentication is designed to improve security and user experience across a wide range of enterprise applications HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently introduced the ActivID® Tap Authentication™ platform for convenient and secure multi-factor authentication to cloud applications and web services. HID Global’s new ActivID Tap Authentication for Microsoft enables users to simply tap their smart card to laptops, ta...

Milestone has joined forces with ISONAS to deliver video and access control solution ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, will be featured as a premiere partner at Milestone Systems’ booth #20060 at ISC West in Las Vegas. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has joined forces with ISONAS to deliver an award-winning integrated video and access control solution that is dominating the security indu...

ZKAccess, LLC has expanded its sales and engineering teams& opened a new U.S. office in Fairfield, NJ ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric (facial & fingerprint) and RFID-based security solutions, is very pleased to announce that in order to meet the huge rise in demand for its security products in the U.S. and Canada, it has successfully transitioned into an independent company known as ZKAccess, LLC. Expanding sales team: For the past three years, ZKAccess ope...

AMAG will offer Salient VMS, NVR server platforms and mobile video apps under its Symmetry brand AMAG Technology has entered into a technology partnership with Salient Systems, Inc. and will offer Salient’s CompleteView Video Management System, PowerProtect NVR Server Platforms and TouchView Mobile Video Apps under the Symmetry™ brand. The Symmetry Security Management platform brings together Identity Management, Access Control, Alarm Management, and Video Manageme...

Profile has continued to move forward with its business development and funding activities Profile Solutions, Inc., a leading solution provider of access control and security systems for the law enforcement and cannabis industry, announced recently that it has completed and filed its 2014 Annual Report in order to regain its current information status on the OTC Pink Marketplace.  During this process, Profile has continued to move forward with its business development an...

Enterphone iQ enables to effectively control visitor access to residential, mixed use, and resort complexes Viscount Systems Inc. ("Viscount") recently announced that it will launch a new mid-priced telephone entry system, "Enterphone iQ" this year at ISC West, the largest security industry trade show in the U.S. Enterphone iQ is based on Viscount's legacy MESH technology, which enables facility management professionals and property managers to effectively control visitor acce...

Nominations can be made for apprentices from security companies including non-BSIA ones Nominations are now open for the British Security Industry Association’s annual Apprentice Installer Awards, which recognise the best emerging talent from the electronic security industry.  The awards, now in their fifteenth year, are awarded by the BSIA at their annual luncheon and AGM. The awards serve to acknowledge the achievements of second and third year apprentices in...

UNION, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, is improving ease of installation for retrofit projects with its Retro3 door closers. The Retro3 door closers use the same dimensions and footprint as the widely used Briton 2003 range. This makes UNION’s Retro3 ideal for use on private and public sector retrofit projects where maintaining fire integrity, cost and ease of replacement can be an issue. Reduces need for considerable planning Offering easy installation, the doo...

MoU to serve as a foundation for developing staff in areas of security both on local & international levels The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai Police Academy about cooperation with and support for the International Centre for Security and Safety (ICSS) which is part of the Academy. Major General Dr Mohammad Ahmed Bin Fahad, the Dubai Police Assistant Commander for Academic Affairs & Tr...

Andreas had already been in a leading sales position at SeeTec between 2008 and 2013 Starting April 1st, Andreas Beerbaum will take over the overall responsibility for sales at SeeTec AG, Bruchsal, again. He has a proven track record with several leading manufacturers in the video security industry and had already been in a leading sales position at SeeTec between 2008 and 2013. Stephan Rasp, CEO at SeeTec, is excited about the return: “I am glad that we’ve suc...

The city selected SENSIT after intensive testing of accuracy and performance in providing real-time occupancy data for parking space Parking is a major issue in all urban centres, due to the ever increasing lack of space and simultaneous growth of motorists wandering around in search of a parking spot. This causes air pollution, traffic jams and road insecurity. This effect is even more visible in historical and touristic centres, like Verona. Here parking spaces are even more...

ASSA ABLOY supplied UNION Codehandle sets, providing effective key-less locking/unlocking for students’ interior doors ASSA ABLOY UK has worked closely with Lincoln Security to provide one of the top performing schools in the country with effective access control solutions. Priory Academy LSST - One of the top performing schools The Priory Academy LSST, based in Lincolnshire, provides places for around 240 pupils in each year group and many of the school’s studen...

Nedap will present latest innovations in long-range vehicle & driver identification, wireless parking sensors & smart city access During April, Nedap will be exhibiting at various security and traffic/ parking exhibitions around the world, presenting the latest innovations in long-range vehicle and driver identification, wireless parking sensors and smart city access. Attendees can meet the Nedap team during one of the following exhibitions: MIPS, Russia (Moscow, 13...

SIA PASS to develop guidelines for use of electronic security and life safety equipment in schools The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that the Education Interest Group it formed in 2013 to address school security issues is now the SIA Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). The rebranding recognises the need for a coordinated approach to protecting students and staff that encompasses a range of stakeholders. While the SIA group was originally fo...