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Chris Jones brings in 25 years’ transport management experience to the firm Securitashas announced the appointment of a new Head of Operations for its Specialist Services Division. Chris Jones brings 25 years’ transport management experience to the security firm with specific focus on the aviation sector for the last 12 years. Chris joins Securitas from his previous role of Head of Security for London Luton Airport, a position he held for three years, during...

The college has installed three Traka lockers holding 80 devices in its library allowing students to access laptops at any time Traka asset management lockers are helping staff at Lincoln College save hundreds of hours in extra time each year. The college has installed three lockers holding 80 devices in its library allowing students to access laptops at any time of the day. The new system means staff do not need to carry out any admin work retrieving the laptops from a safe...

Residents will now benefit from all the advanced features that Urmet’s 2-wire system Developers, Weston Homes, have chosen Urmet’s 2-Voice, 2-Wire system for Preston Hall, a prestigious Victorian restoration project in Aylesford, Kent. Preston Hall is a Grade II-listed Victorian mansion built in the Jacobean style, consisting of 36 luxurious and unique one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, houses and villas. To restore and refurbish this magnificent prop...

Over 62 high profile doors at the centre are fitted with offline networked SALTO XS4 handle sets Customer As the number of people attending Accident and Emergency Departments and Acute Medical Units (AMU) continues to grow and put pressure on the NHS, a brand new medical centre in South West London is welcome news. Nelson Health Centre in Merton, South West London, is being developed on the site of the former Nelson Hospital on Kingston Road. NHS Merton Clinical Commissionin...

QID functions as a classroom function lock for everyday use & features instant deadbolt ability Securitech, the industry leader for innovative, purpose-driven locking devices, is making classroom security faster, easier and stronger with its QID™ (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, on display at the Annual National School Boards Association (NSBA) Conference and Trade Show on March 21-23 in Nashville, TN. Designed to exceed safe school government standards,...

Over 70% of respondents believe they are currently vulnerable to a security breach from tailgating Boon Edam Inc. recently released the results of an internal survey looking at perceptions and trends with respect to the issue of tailgating entry into buildings. The survey was conducted in late 2014. Boon Edam Inc. asked over 3,000 contacts from its database of end users, security consultants and integrators to share their perceptions about the risk of tailgating into their fa...

Software House offers an even higher level of 24/7 protection Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, offers an even higher level of 24/7 protection with the transition to Stratus Technologies’ everRun Enterprise and Express v7.2 fault tolerant business continuity solutions for its C•CURE 9000 and C•CURE 800/8000 access control platforms. “Maintaini...

Airbus will provide reliability to Asset Tracking System through its satellite airtime The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected Airbus Defence and Space to provide satellite airtime for air and ground tracking of ground assets and helicopters on a worldwide basis. The contract is for the provision of Iridium Short Burst Data and Iridium Rudics Data Minutes for the MOD’s established Asset Tracking System (ATS), Helicopter ATS (HeATS) and Ground ATS (GrATS). The...

SALTO’s new JustIN mobile key technology allow its guests to access their rooms by using their own smart phones The Astoria 7 hotel in San Sebastian, Spain, is one of the first in the world that can now manage the reservations and stays of its guests by sending their room keys direct to their smart phones. Opened in April 2009, the Hotel Astoria 7 is the ideal hotel for lovers of cinema. Built on the foundations of a former Gipuzkoa cinema, the hotel appeals to an e...

Learn how the Georgia Tech Police Department deployed a web-based physical access control system (PACS) to manage facility access from any web browser, partition role-based access privileges by building, synchronise with campus-wide identity management systems and reduce total cost of ownership. Managing campus facility access within a virtual server environment The Georgia Institute of Technology campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, with 900 full-time instructional facu...

Respondents also shared their outlook on which vertical market sectors would be the most robust in sales of products and services by the end of this year Confidence in the security marketplace among industry leaders dipped a little last month after rising throughout 2014, according to the February 2015 SIA Security Market Index. The SIA Security Market Index, drawn from an independent survey of members of the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a slight decline to 73.6...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its BioCam300. BioCam300 is a highly cost-effective and affordable IP-based stand-alone access control camera which combines long-range facial recognition, video surveillance and time & attendance, all in a single device. BioCam300 can operate stand-alone (no computer nor panel needed) for quick and easy installations requiring no special wiring, and can also be tied into any existing 3rd part...

Dr. Thomas de Maizière will introduce the economic security architecture in Germany ASIS International, the world's premier organisation for security management professionals, has announced that Dr. Thomas de Maizière, Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany will be a keynote speaker during the opening plenary at the ASIS 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 30 March. This unique business summit will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, on...

Schnöbel will oversee financial management of Vanderbilt from its new international headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, recently announced the addition of Jürgen Schnöbel as Chief Financial Officer. Schnöbel has worked in the security industry since 2001. Over the past 12 years, he has served as the Vice President of Fi...

Parc Chanot  to host around 120 exhibitors and brands that offer physical or electronic solutions to all access security issues Parc Chanot is home to the first Euro-Mediterranean trade show, hosting around 120 exhibitors and brands that offer physical or electronic solutions to all access security issues. This varied and well-structured offer includes big names in the industry (international, national and regional companies) and rapidly growing start-ups. Their products...

Two COSEC DOOR PVRs were installed at gym’s main entrances and integrated with the turnstile Introduction: Viva Gym is having a vision to roll out a successful fitness model throughout South Africa with approximately 5000 members per club, as well as innovative, fresh and fun fitness concept with quality finishes and the latest products and designs. They wanted access control solution to be integrated with their KRS gym management software at one of their gym at Hil...

TRI-ED’s 250+ page catalogue showcases the latest technologies from its valued supplier partners TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 product catalogue. The 250+ page catalogue features thousands of products spanning IP, CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion, Fire, Structured Cabling, Sound, Data Communications and Hardware. It is available at all branches throughout North America, as well as online at http://www.tri-ed.com/catalog/. &ld...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has partnered with Samsung to provide enterprises with a secure and seamless management and door opening experience via the robust KNOX 2.4 mobile platform that will be integrated into the new Samsung Galaxy S6 smart phone. Enterprises can now deploy HID Mobile Access® using Samsung’s advanced Android secure mobility platform in combination with Seos®, a secure, privacy-protecting mobile access platform. The Seos-po...

The PalmSecure readers have been installed as a security protocol to authenticate employee Security Systems Technology Ltd (SST) have implemented palm-vein biometric authentication by Fujitsu(PalmSecure) for Hiscox London Market, a division of the Bermuda-based insurer that underwrites international businesses via Lloyd’s of London. The PalmSecure readers have been installed as a security protocol to authenticate employee access as Hiscox introduced secure document sca...

Expansion of the project is said to increase the volume estimate of the deal by 20% NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced that after 3 months of integration work and preparation, its first Tier 1 Design-Win client company has decided to implement NEXT fingerprint sensors in two more of its product models. NEXT said that the expansion of the project increases the volume estimate of the deal by approximately 20% to what it previously quoted to be sensors numbering in 7 digits...

The SALTO solution allows to set up, manage and control the properties securely and easily Spring Mews, a recently completed mixed use scheme consisting of 378 en-suite student bedrooms together with a 93 bed suite hotel and office development, itself a central part of one of London’s largest regeneration projects, is using advanced contactless access control technology from SALTO Systems to control security throughout the site. Developed by CLS Holdings plc, a FTSE...

The sale allows Observint to focus on developing the company’s DIGIOP video & data management platform Observint Technologies, a leading security technology company based in Austin, TX, recently announced that the company has sold its infinias® access control technology to 3xLOGIC, a provider of intelligent video surveillance solutions with headquarters in Westminster, CO. “Since the acquisition of infinias in September of 2012, the business has more than...

PERCo is pleased to inform its customers that the new TTR-08A compact security turnstile is now available at PERCo stock in Estonia, European Union. Pedestrian turnstile is designed for outdoor use without shelter, at temperatures from -20 °C to +55 °C. Unique design of TTR-08A is developed in compliance with the requirements of the international market and offers a secure and modern-looking solution for various outdoor and indoor applications. Security turnstile housing is made of sta...

The new facility provides added space to address Open Options’ continued expansion Due to remarkable growth, Open Options, the open architecture leader in access control, has moved its headquarters to a larger facility within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The new Open Options headquarters is located at 16650 Westgrove, Suite 150, in Addison, Texas, 75001. While the physical address has changed, the post office box address remains the same: P.O. Box 703822, Dallas, Te...

Kurt will be leading the field sales force to include the channel sales and end-user engagement teams AMAG Technology, the worldwide leader of end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, appoints Kurt Takahashi as the Senior Vice President of Sales. Kurt will be leading the field sales force to include the channel sales and end-user engagement teams. He will be helping to implement new strategies to drive growth and extend exceptional cust...

The inspectors have expressed confidence on G4S’s plans for the future Government inspectors published their second review into progress made at Britain’s newest prison, HMP Oakwood near Wolverhampton.   Inspectors found that the prison, which is managed by security company G4S, had “turned the corner” after a challenging initial period and commended the prison director’s leadership, the hard work of the staff and expressed confidence in...

Their mission is to satisfy customer’s needs with innovative financial solutions adhering services, competency and flexibility A well renowned bank of Zimbabwe with 60+ branch offices located across the country chose Matrix Gateway Solution for multi branch connectivity. Their mission is to satisfy their customer’s needs with innovative financial solutions adhering services, competency and flexibility. Challenges Connect 60+ bank branch offices across the c...

The show showcases innovations for updating one’s product line or home security Global Sources 2015 electronics trade show is on April 11–14, 2015, featuring Consumer Electronics, Electronic Components, and Security Products. Add the latest must-have electronics to product line-up with a visit to the world’s biggest electronics sourcing event –Global Sources Electronics at Asia World-Expo, Hong Kong. This show showcases the latest innovations to u...

Allegion will offer tailored products and service to the high-end residential developers in China Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, announced that Allegion Security Technologies (China) Co., Ltd., the subsidy of Allegion in China, has successfully signed a two-year strategic cooperation agreement with China Vanke Co. Ltd., which is the largest residential developer in the world. With the advantage of its global leading innova...

The high-end houses will be installed with Allegion’s Schlage SEL 300 or Schlage SEL-2.0 Series Electronic Anti-Burglary locks Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that Allegion Security Technologies (China) Co., Ltd., the subsidy of Allegion in China, has successfully signed a two-year strategic cooperation agreement with Zhenro Group, headquartered in Fujian Province of China. And the first delivery has been complet...