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When the name San Francisco is mentioned, most people think of the Golden Gate Bridge or perhaps the city’s famous cable cars. In the medical/educational community, the name San Francisco almost immediately brings to mind the University. Unique in its mission for focusing only on graduate school, hospitals and research, the University of California, San Francisco is recognised both nationally and internationally as a top tier institution. Its hospitals are ranked in the country’s top...

The education sector has become an important vertical market for the security industry. With recent high-profile cases of security issues in some schools, it is a market that looks set to become even more security focused. Many educational establishments are looking more closely than ever at the security of their facilities, to protect people, property and assets from unwarranted attention or attacks. Because of these concerns, current estimates value the access control market for education in t...

Green Gate installed two O&O ‘up and down’ car-park barriers at the main entrances Kent based company, Green Gate Access Systems, has installed the UK’s very first solar O&O barriers at Warwick Hospital. The hospital facilities team contacted Managing Director Neil Sampson last year, to discuss how to enable parking closer to the site for their 300 plus auxiliary nurses and key workers, to speed their arrival on shift. Warwick Hospital had already acq...

Nick will support Platinum and Gold partners to grow their TDSi business in their respective locations Integrated security manufacturer TDSi, announces it has appointed Nick Bartlett as its Regional Account Manager – North, in the UK. A key part of Nick’s role will be to support Platinum and Gold partners in successful tenders to grow their TDSi business in their respective locations. Whilst being mobile, to be available to customers throughout the Midlands, North...

The events will allow visitors to meet with sales and technical teams from the various Tyco Security Products brands Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, recently announced a series of technology events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Beginning in May, the one-day sessions will provide educational opportunities on the newest technologies from Tyco Security Products available to dealers, integrators...

Zwipe will help the Alliance in providing industry programmes to ensure successful worldwide adoption of specifications Zwipe recently announced that it has joined the FIDO Alliance, which was created in 2012 to address the lack of interoperability among authentication devices. The Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance’s mission is change the nature of online authentication by developing technical specifications that define an open, scalable, interoperable set of mechanis...

IHS also expects that open standards will begin to take shape for the access control industry in 2014 The electronic access control industry saw many changes in 2013 and the next 12 months should be no different. According to IHS Technology, the access control industry could begin to see rapid changes in the short to medium term. In an historically slow moving market (compared with video surveillance) the access control market has seen many new entrants, such as Axis, as well...

Matrix will showcase its new COSEC DOOR PVR and COSEC PATH DOOR Controllers at the event Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in IFSEC South Africa. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution and Video Surveillance Solution. Here, at this event the main focus will be to highlight the new COSEC DOOR PVR and COSEC PATH DOOR Cont...

Alarm Lock, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., announced recently that its increasingly popular Trilogy Networx Wireless PIN and Prox Access Locks & Keypads are now integrated with Lenel OnGuard® Integrated Access Control & Video Security Platform. As a Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program Partner, Alarm Lock products (PL, PDL and DL-Series) were fully-tested and certified by Lenel's Quality Assurance Department for use with OnGuard v6.6 and 6.5. Integrated capabilities i...

Holmes will present “Accelerating EMV Personalisation: Factors that make a difference” on Thursday May 15 INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announced that Reid D. Holmes, VP Business Development of Payment at INSIDE Secure, will hold a session during CARTES America, May 13-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Holmes will present “Accelerating EMV Personalisation: Factors that make a difference” on...

Honeywell’s CSS program allows Netpower to improve services and provide customers with the latest technologies Honeywell recently welcomed Netpower, Inc. as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The Torrance, Calif.-based company provides access control, surveillance and security systems – as well as other low-voltage services, including major data cabling with copper or fibre optics – to customers in southern California: Irvine...

Brandt will introduce a Napco-sponsored webinar, “The Next Profitable Battle Ground: Commercial Systems" Napco Security Technologies, Inc., is proud to announce the recent promotion of Brandt Phillips, who began with the company as its mid-central regional sales manager, to Commercial Fire & Security Director of Sales for the country. On May 15th, Brandt will introduce a Napco-sponsored ESX-hosted webinar, entitled "The Next Profitable Battle Ground: Commercial Syste...

Zucchetti's access control system XAtlas will be integrated with the ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock range ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has entered into partnership with Zucchetti, Italian leader in the information technology sector. Zucchetti's access control system XAtlas will be integrated with the Aperio® wireless lock range. Obtaining Aperio® Partner program certification is a first big milestone with Zucchetti Axess. A combination of...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announced the C•CURE 9000 SiteServer, a compact network device that provides a full-featured, low-cost access control solution for small sites, up to 32 readers, and is powerful enough to be used in a distributed enterprise environment. C•CURE 9000 SiteServer is a complete single-box access control solution, enabling everything from designing and printing badges for new employees, to monitoring day-to-day personnel ac...

CardLogix, a provider of smart cards and software for identity credentials, announces Card Encoding Engine (CEE) for the creation of secure ID cards and badges. CEE is a comprehensive card personalisation software for designing, encoding, and printing credential data, as well as badge issuance. CEE provides the power and versatility of custom ID badging software at a competitive cost with simplified, intuitive features that enable the execution of ID projects without the need for extensive proje...

During the event, industry leaders from all across the region will provide updates on a variety of compelling topics Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), returning May 20-22, 2014 at The Venetian Macau, recently announced the conference and speaker line-up for the annual three-day gaming business, networking and education event, which is now celebrating its eighth year in Macau. The line-up features industry luminary Pansy Ho, co-chairperson and executive director, MGM China Ho...

Joanne will be responsible for driving forward Samsung Techwin's marketing strategy Joanne Herman has been appointed Marketing Manager for the Security Solution division of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. Previously Marketing Proposition Manager for the Finance sector at MISCO Systemax, one of the UK’s leading IT hardware, software and service providers, Joanne is looking forward to driving forward Samsung Techwin's marketing strategy. "I am very excited to have this op...

The University of Leicester, recently celebrating its 50th Anniversary, is steeped in tradition; from the medical pioneering of DNA through to its present involvement in UK space research. With more than 20,000 students studying worldwide, over 10,000 are at the main campus sites, along with 3,000 staff. The University comprises over 220 buildings, the oldest being the Fielding Johnson Building, dated 1837. Graham Middleton is Head of Security, responsible for managing keys throughout the Unive...

The Traka key management system enables access to these areas via the staff member or student’s existing access card The University of East Anglia has integrated a Traka key management solution with its exiting access control system to provide seamless security across the multi-site campus. Previously, the University was operating under a manual key management system, with limited paper record of who had access to keys and when they were taken or returned. Due to th...

The Mall at Short Hills, an upscale shopping facility in Short Hills, NJ, needed a more effective surveillance system to protect its patrons, tenants, employees, and infrastructure. From the beginning, the overall requirement was to implement a state-of-the-art digital video surveillance solution that would provide maximum coverage of critical areas. This included video cameras in the parking lots that would be required to provide clear images across long distances, even in low-light conditions....

Electric bolts from Alpro Architectural Hardware are protecting students, staff and visitors at the University of Westminster headquarters in Regent Street, London. The Alpro EB1001 is a 12 VDC stainless steel bolt and strike plate assembly with a 15mm diameter and throw. It allows remote access and exit control of most timber, metal and UPVC doors. The units offer installers optimum flexibility and can be fitted in the frame or on the door itself. A plug-in LED bolt indicator and stainless st...

Through this transaction, Zebra will enter the segment where Motorola’s Enterprise business competes Zebra Technologies Corporation and Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Zebra will acquire Motorola’s Enterprise business for $3.45 billion in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and new debt. The transaction, which was approved by the Boards of Direct...

Steve Singer will examine the capability of hardware IP Intelligent Packet Engines and the interrelated role of security software INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announced that Steve Singer, VP of worldwide field applications engineering at INSIDE Secure, will be a featured speaker at the 2014 Multicore Developers Conference being held May 7-8 in Santa Clara, California, USA. Mr. Singer will present ‘Meeti...

The agreement designates that Norbain will distribute IQinVision’s line of cameras throughout the EMEA region IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced it has signed an agreement with Norbain to join the ranks of IQinVision Distribution Partners. The agreement designates that Norbain, Reading, UK, will distribute IQinVision’s line of cameras throughout the EMEA region. “We are excited about our new partnership...

May was introduced to exhibiting companies, including members of the Industry Partnership Programme Clarion Events welcomed the Home Secretary, Theresa May, to Counter Terror Expo 2014 on Tuesday 29th April. She was shown around the event by Lord West, former Chief of the Naval Staff and Minister for Security and Counter-Terrorism from 2007 to 2010 and by Stephen Phipson, the Home Office’s Director of Security Industry Engagement. During her visit, the Home Secretary was...

Using ISO 14001 can provide assurance that environmental impact is being measured and improved HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Malaysia operation, located in Kulaijaya, Johor, has achieved certification to the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard. SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, issued the certificate after auditing the HID Global Malaysia envir...

TDSi will be showing visitors business opportunities for installers in providing integrated access control solutions Integrated security manufacturer TDSi and its technology distributor Midwich, will be welcoming visitors to Technology Showcase North, which is being held on 8th May 2014 at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton. TDSi will be showing visitors the business opportunities for installers in providing integrated access control solutions as part of the wider IT systems used b...

IPSR helps their customers by selecting the right security product for their application IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), a leading manufacturer’s representative firm dedicated to the security industry, recently announced that the company has redefined the meaning of being a manufacturer’s representative and has become one of the largest security rep firms in the U.S.  Within four years, the company has seen exponential growth due to their market knowledge, t...

The partnership will offer streamlined integration between Genetec Synergis and Salto SALLIS wireless technology Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with SALTO, a leading developer of wireless locking solutions, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering an open approach to access control. Through this partnership, Genetec and SALTO will offer a streamline...

AMAG's Senior Systems Design Analyst will be presenting a Vertical Market Specialist Workshop at PSA-TEC 2014 AMAG Technology’s Senior Systems Design Analyst, Adam Shane will be presenting at PSA-TEC 2014 at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado, May 6, 2014. He is part of a panel that will be presenting a day-long Vertical Market Specialist Workshop, which is included in the weeklong conference put on by PSA Security. As a proud Gold Sponsor of PSA-TEC, AMAG will be offer...