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FSDays 2016 will be spread across two halls for professional visitors and the general public The 8th International Trade Fair of the latest trends in fire-fighting and security technologies, systems and services – Prague Fire & Security Days 2016 (FSDays 2016) - will be held on the 20th – 24th September, 2016 in Prague in Czech Republic in parallel with the international building fair FOR ARCH 2016. Prague Fire & Security Days 2016 Prague Fire & Secur...

Over 200 doorsets were used, including high security doorsets & ASSA ABLOY tested and approved ironmongery ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions has supplied metal doorsets to a state-of-the-art Oxford University building. 200 doorsets The Blavatnik School of Government, located on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, accommodates up to 550 people. The internationally renowned Swiss architects Herzog and De Meur...

Eight world-renowned speakers will make presentations at the world class CIVSEC Summit The critical civil security challenges facing Australia during the next three to five years will be put under the spotlight at the CIVSEC 2016 Summit. Setting the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress This high-level event will set the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress (conferences, seminars and workshop sessions that follow) and ignite the intellectual energy that will drive them. The summ...

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that it has migrated to MIFARE DESFire EV1, the next generation of smart card technology by NXP Semiconductors, in its line of Delta smart cards. Access control system manufacturers, integrators and dealers will be able to tout greater security over MIFARE Classic smart cards because MIFARE DESFire EV1 uses 128 AES encryption, the same as used by the U.S. federal gov...

 Fisheye cameras provide excellent megapixel image quality for 360° surveillance of the airport  Airport operation is one of the most complex tasks by nature as it involves aircrafts, cargos, passengers, luggage and store operation in one huge area. With so many people and things bustling around, security is the top priority for every section from check-in areas and passport control areas to runways in the airport. Surveon airport solutions help the administrati...

George Mason's magnetic ID card system needed to be replaced with a more efficient smart card solution As the commonwealth of Virginia’s largest public university, George Mason University has a population of more than 30,000 students with nearly 5,000 facility members and 2,000 contractors on campus. Showing no signs of slowing its student enrolment, George Mason is a rapidly expanding campus with new facilities and residential halls under construction, and new services...

Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM – 7:00PM EST to answer product questions ASSA ABLOY Phoenix recently announced the full roll out of its tech support Live Chat feature on all Phoenix brand websites. After successful implementation on the Securitron website, Adams Rite, HES and Alarm Controls have introduced the same support. Live Chat for Assa Abloy Phoenix brands Tech Support via Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM...

Attendees will be introduced to ways of mitigating potential consequences of an attack through situational awareness Saudi’s leading security, fire and safety workshops and exhibition will be taking place 16-18 May 2016. This year’s event will follow a workshop led format which will consist of six workshops, held across two days. The 2016 programme will include a wide range of topics across the safety and security spectrum, topics include terrorism, cyber security,...

FST’s IMID system allows freedom of movement for members and staff, while restricting access to unauthorised users  FST Biometrics, the leading biometric identification solutions provider, recently announced that The JCC Association of North America has named FST Biometrics a preferred identity management vendor. “In today’s climate in which the need for security – especially for Jewish organisations – is greater than ever, we believe our so...

MIA’s solid customer-base and in-depth knowledge of the market is vital as Zwipe enters the Turkish market Zwipe recently announced a distribution agreement with MIA Teknoloji, a highly innovative solution provider focused on public and private organisational needs for secure infrastructures. Specialising in a range of biometric identification technologies, including solutions for banking, payment, identification and access control, MIA has a proven track record in intro...

The ESX Innovation Awards celebrate companies bringing groundbreaking technologies to the electronic security industry The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) announced the 2016 Innovation Award winners. Earning an ESX Innovation Award is one of the industry’s highest achievements. The ESX Innovation Awards recognise companies that bring the most impactful and groundbreaking technologies to the electronic security and life safety industry. Companies with emerging technologies...

Fluidmesh has retained the two firms to meet growing demand for its wireless products Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, has retained two more manufacturer’s rep firms to meet the growing demand for its wireless products which enable outdoor and large-scale applications of the Internet of Things. Expanding security product portfolio Fluidmesh is pleased to welcome Osborn Sales Solution...

The Technology Woman of the Year award recognises the achievements of women in high-technology fields Lenel’s Chief Technology Officer, Ewa Pigna, has been recognised as the 2016 Technology Woman of the Year by Digital Rochester, a group of technology professionals in the Rochester region . Lenel, a leading provider of advanced, integrated security systems, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. . Celebrating women in techno...

The new office will help Aiphone in providing highest degree of sales and support services for customers Aiphone Corp., the leading international manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, recently  announced the opening of an East Coast office in Cherry Hill, N.J. enabling the company to better serve a growing U.S. market area. Aiphone service and tech support Bruce Czerwinski, Aiphone’s U.S. General Sales Manager, said the new office will house cu...

CEO Kaius Häggblom received the award from KupperingCole communications head Jennifer Haas and analyst Paul Simmonds The free and open source Qvarn Platform – for managing digital identities – has been awarded the prize for “Best Approach on Improving Governance and Mitigating Risks” at the European Identity & Cloud Awards 2016. Organised each year by industry-leading analyst firm KuppingerCole, the awards honour outstanding projects and init...

IHS Technology predicts strong growth for smart cards despite the SIM card market remaining flat The total market for smart cards is forecast to grow from an estimated 8.8 billion shipped in 2015 to almost 11.9 billion in 2020, despite the fact that the SIM card market is expected to remain relatively flat over the next five years. Which vertical markets are driving growth? The key end-user sectors leading growth over the next five years include payment and banking, e-gover...

TRI-ED will use ballgames to provide customers with training, product demos and networking Baseball season is upon us, and with it comes the announcement of TRI-ED's 2016 Stadium Tour training programme and schedule. TRI-ED and its supplier partners welcome customers to take part in a free day of training and product demos, an expo, and a great night of networking at the ballgame. Following the hugely successful 2015 Stadium Tour programme, the 2016 lineup shapes up like this:...

Louroe Electronics announces Gulf Atlantic Marketing Group, Inc. as its representative group in Florida Louroe Electronics, world leader in audio monitoring technology within the security industry, is proud to announce that it has signed with Gulf Atlantic Marketing Group, Inc. to be its representative group in Florida. Solidifying Louroe's national position through presence in Florida Impressed by the firm's strong emphasis on customer support, sales and product t...

The programme will showcase latest TETRA User case studies and innovations as well as explore Critical Broadband technologies and solutions Following on from last year’s success in Barcelona, Critical Communications World 2016 will bring 4,000 professionals together, and over 150 exhibitors to discuss the latest critical communication developments in an era of data, applications, and emerging technologies. Critical Communications World will deliver leading masterclasses...

Tyco Security Products is announcing the addition of Control4 to the home automation partner integration portfolio available for DSC’s PowerSeries Neo intrusion platform. DSC’s PowerSeries Neo hybrid security platform offers exceptionally secure communications through PowerG leading technology, while offering installers and home owners both the flexibility and ease of wireless installation. With the addition of Control4’s home automation features, homeowners can now leverage e...

Keith Bloodworth and James Condron will discuss on PSIM for integrators, end users, consultants, and partners The world is changing, what was once deemed to be safe is at risk, and what was once at risk no longer needs securing. People live in an era of new risks, new technology and new ways of staying ahead. CNL Software has been evolving, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the control room. At IFSEC, discover how CNL Software is leading this new era in security...

Videx worked with Goldshield Securus to provide door entry systems offering flexible access control Videx has expanded its presence in the housing market by winning a three year contract with North Tyneside Council. Improvements to sheltered housing schemes North Tyneside Council provides a range of accommodation across the region to meet the differing needs of the local community. The Council wanted to refurbish 16 sheltered housing schemes with better suited door entry sys...

Steve Greenaway will be working on the addition of new products across People and Vehicle Access Control Solutions Nortech Control Systems has strengthened its staff with the appointment of Steve Greenaway as Business Development Director. Strong experience in business strategy and sales development Stephen Blackler, Managing Director of Nortech said, “Steve brings strength and depth to our team having worked for 30 years in the industry with MR Access, Indala and Stor...

Africa’s unique environment is a major market for Integrated Biometrics’ products Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most compact, lightweight, reliable and energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world, is sending an experienced team of biometrics industry professionals to Kigali, Rwanda May 24-26 to participate in the highly respected ID4Africa international conference. Biometric solutions for Africa-specific issues ID4Africa focuse...

The verification confirms that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their handling or disposal ASSA ABLOY UK’s primary manufacturing site has achieved verification from the Carbon Trust that it provides a zero waste to landfill operation. The Portobello site, based in Willenhall, in the West Midlands, has achieved the verification, confirming that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their h...

Urmet UK, the leading door entry and access control specialist, has introduced a hands-free internal audio apartment station, ideal for student accommodation and affordable housing developments. The MIRO Audio hands-free unit can be used with Urmet’s 2-wire (2-Voice) system and other compatible external entry panels. It gives clients advanced user functions while allowing installers to use just 2 wires for a simple and fast installation. MIRO hands-free unit features The new MIRO produc...

March Networks® and AMAG Technology are pleased to announce the certified integration of the March Networks Command™ Enterprise video management solution with AMAG’s Symmetry™ Access Control system. The integration provides organisations with a single, unified IP video surveillance and access control solution that enables better situational awareness, improved risk mitigation and more efficient security system management. March Networks surveillance in Symmetry Virtual Mat...

Avigilon’s year over year sales growth outpaced that of the security industry Avigilon Corporation, provider of trusted security solutions, reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016. All figures are in United States ("US") dollars unless otherwise stated. First quarter 2016 financial highlights Revenue was $69.9 million, an increase of 15% over Q1 2015 revenue of $60.6 million Gross margin was 57%, down from 59% a year earlier Adjusted EB...

EEMA also revealed Microsoft’s Kim Cameron and Bernard Ourghanlian as keynote speakers for the event EEMA, the leading independent European think tank focussing on identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, Internet of Things and mobile applications, have announced that Paris will be the host city for the Information Security Solutions Europe (ISSE) 2016 conference and exhibition. EEMA has also revealed Kim Cameron, Chief Architect of Ident...

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that the company has changed the names of its full height and waist high security access gates to match the naming conventions of its turnstiles. The full height security gate has also been re-engineered to offer more flexibility, improved aesthetics and ROI. New names for security gates Since the acquisition of Tomsed Corporation in 2005, Boon Edam continues to fabricate and improve up...