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The audit covers CC requirements in terms of Development Security and Configuration Management Capabilities StarChip®, experts in designing, qualifying and industrialising Smart Card ICs, recently announced that as part of CC EAL5+ certification of its banking and ID products, the company has been audited with a PASS verdict according to Common Criteria (CC) 3.1 rev 4 site visit requirements. The company recently moved its headquarters and development centre to a new loca...

Essentra’s product management team is currently overseeing the introduction of an even broader product range Essentra Security, the UK’s leading specialist distributor of ID systems, printers and accessories, has retained the services of DRS Marketing Ltd to assist in the implementation of a marketing plan to raise greater market awareness of its fast growing product portfolio. “DRS Marketing’s activities are entirely focussed on the security indus...

HID Global will demonstrate its authentication solutions from its ActivID portfolio HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it will showcase the industry’s only end-to-end solution portfolio designed to protect organisations against unauthorised access to everything from the cloud, to data, to the door at this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco. In addition to demonstrating its broad range of multi-layer authent...

The new CA3000 software provides robust access control functionality and seamless integration with alarms ContinentalAccess, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., has recently released new CA3000 version 2.9 software, that not only provides robust access control functionality and seamless integration with alarms, locking and a growing list of video systems, but offers a host of many new sought-after features including; the ability to run the CardAccess 3000 and asso...

NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will welcome high-level government and military representatives The inaugural edition of NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will take place in the European Union's latest member: The Republic of Croatia. In collaboration with our event partner, CARINA (the Croatian Customs Authority), this two-day event will include a conference as well as an exhibition and a maritime security demonstration in the port of Split. NCT Mar...

The China Sourcing Fair 2014 will be held from 12th to 15th April, 2014 in Hong Kong The world’s leading sourcing event for security products showcases the latest innovations to update your product line and attract more customers, including Hong Kong’s largest CCTV & Digital Surveillance pavilion. Meet the most China-based suppliers of any show in the peak sourcing season and negotiate direct with manufacturers for the deals you won’t find elsewhere: 90%...

Quintron Systems, Inc., the recognised leader in advanced interoperable voice systems and physical access control/intrusion detection systems, recently announced the RDS-1 network appliance technology, making the deployment of small access control systems faster, less expensive, and more reliable. “This ‘traditional server replacement’ delivers everything needed for an eight door system, upgradable to 32 doors, in a single pre-configured device,” said Richard Finnegan, V....

Brian joins Keyscan with over 25 years of robust experience in the public and private sector security arenas Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce Brian Shrake has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, US Mid-Atlantic region. In his role Brian will be responsible for managing all Keyscan sales and distribution initiatives in Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. “We welcome Brian to his new role with Keyscan,&rd...

David D. Petratis, chairman, president and CEO will conduct a conference call for analysts and investors Allegion plc, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, released its 2013 fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. ET. On Thursday, February 20, David D. Petratis, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Patrick Shannon, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will conduct a conference call f...

Allegion will operate a 45,000-square-foot integrated plant in Bogota, Colombia Allegion plc, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced the acquisition of certain assets of Schlage Lock de Colombia S.A., the second largest mechanical lock manufacturer in that country with revenues of approximately US$12 million. The acquisition of certain assets of the privately-owned company, which has distribution in other South and Central American cou...

Exacq Technologies is pleased to announce integration with exacqVision and Kantech EntraPass 6.01 access control software which allows users to view live and recorded exacqVision video in EntraPass.         This integration enables users to simultaneously visually monitor and control doors, and search for video linked to access control events such the cause of a forced door alarm.This integration requires an exacqVision server 5.8.2 or later with a current exacqVisi...

HID Global will highlight its solutions for secure access to Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it will showcase its healthcare security offerings that solve strong authentication challenges for IT security and patient information privacy at this year’s HIMSS in Orlando, Florida. The company will showcase its layered approach to patient data protection and health record secur...

INSIDE will run three demos that combine a high-security VPN with secure authentication INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, announces it will demonstrate its secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) client at Mobile World Congress, Feb 24 – 27. INSIDE Secure VPN provides the highest level of protection for the most demanding enterprise and government data - the target of the ever-increasing amounts of mobile malware. &nbs...

The centralised system allows the district to grant new employees access to the appropriate school buildings Flexible PCSC system offers centralised control while meeting the needs of 47 buildings. When voters in Colorado’s Poudre School District approved a bond measure in 2000 to fund a new school security system, they made a clear statement about the value they place on keeping the district’s 24,000 students safe. “The community has charged us with the car...

Kantech access control, American Dynamics video, and DSC intrusion detection systems were used to enhance safety Introduction Newfoundland & Labrador based commercial service provider Cougar Helicopters doesn't take safety and security lightly. Operating a helicopter service in the midst of some of the world's most challenging weather has developed several strengths in Cougar Helicopters. Proactive safety, flexibility and innovation have become watchwords for Cougar's high...

Security and access control at Disney includes PCSC proximity card readers and card readers controlling access Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the concert hall is scheduled to open for its inaugural season on October 23, 2003. It’s the newest addition to the Performing Arts Center that includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, The Mark Taper Forum, and the Ahmanson Theatre. Security and access control at Disney includes PCSC proximity card readers on in...

Over 3500 CEM IP card readers were installed throughout the terminal As part of a $2.6 billion, 20 year phased development program, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) added an additional passenger terminal building (Terminal 3) to Indira Gandhi Airport. The Terminal 3 site spans 500,000m2 and features more than 160 check-in counters with a capacity of 34 million passengers per annum. To secure Terminal 3, DIAL and BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security India) required a...

CEM was able to customise the AC2000 security management system to meet the airport's unique requirements Keflavik International Airport lies on the Reykjanes peninsula, seven minutes from the town of Reykjanesbaer (Keflavik) and 50 km southwest of Iceland's capital Reykjavik. Keflavik is the main international airport for Iceland and features modern passenger and commercial facilities as well as extensive aircraft operation areas. Sitting astride the North Atlantic route link...

VdS CEO Robert Reinermann was able to donate €5,000 each to representatives of the four charity organisations VdS employees welcomed the New Year with a fund-raising campaign, which was also supported by the customers of Europe’s No 1 institute for safety and security. Thanks to their generous commitment, VdS CEO Robert Reinermann was able to donate € 5,000 each to representatives of the four charity organisations ’wünschdirwas (make a wish), wir...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced the new Signage Station app for its Turbo NAS series, providing a seamless solution for designing, publishing, and sharing multimedia contents with access controls. Users can download the iArtist Lite software to design the digital signage content, upload to the Turbo NAS, and share the contents using the web-based Signage Station. Visitors can view the content on smart phones, tablets and laptops, and share by emails or social networking sites. People use...

Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN 500DT meets new procurement guidelines that took effect on January 1, 2014 Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN 500DT is included among “qualified” technologies for Explosive Trace Detection on the TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology Lists (ACSTL) and meets new procurement guidelines that took effect on January 1, 2014. A reliable trace detection system used to screen cargo, packages or baggage, the IONSCAN 500DT uses Ion Mobility Spect...

Ryan Gregory was promoted to manager of the Systems and Solutions team for business development Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, recently announced the promotion of Ryan Gregory to manager of the Systems and Solutions team for business development in North America. “Axis has always been a long-term company and this new team is a testament to our commitment to growing with the industry and continuing to meet our partners’ and end customers&r...

Honeywell recently announced an update to the iOS App for Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 that simplifies set-up while bringing all of the power and capability of the Honeywell Total Connect website to Apple® iPad and iPad mini® devices. Providing the same user experience, features and functionality across Web and iPad applications extends the value and reach of Honeywell Total Connect, the award-winning solution that lets consumers use mobile devices to remotely control their security syste...

The scheme aims to provide all students with a local business expert as a mentor to help develop skills John Davies, the Managing Director of Poole-based security solutions manufacturer TDSi is taking part in a Student Mentoring scheme for Sixth Form students at The Bourne Academy in Bournemouth. The scheme aims to provide all the students with a local business expert as a mentor to help them develop skills that will help in their post-studies careers. John Commented, &ld...

The acquisition extends HID Global’s portfolio while positioning the company to deliver new identity solutions HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Lumidigm, a global leader in authentication solutions that use multispectral imaging technology, software, and biometric fingerprint sensors to authenticate identities with a high degree of certainty. The acquisition extends HID Global’s authentication portfo...

Gunnebo’s SafePay solution will help increase security and efficiency of Shell Denmark’s cash handling process The Gunnebo Security Group will provide and service the closed cash handling solution, SafePay™, for Shell’s petrol stations across Denmark. Shell Denmark will equip its Danish network of petrol stations with Gunnebo’s closed cash handling solution, SafePay™, with delivery during 2014. The agreement includes service for the solutio...

 Dealers across North America will have access to the full line of solutions, including the FlexPower product family ADI announced recently it has expanded its offering to include power products from LifeSafety Power for security, video surveillance, access and mass notification. Dealers across North America will have access to the full line of solutions, including the FlexPower product family, that offer modular, multi-listed and highly configurable power products to sim...

ADI selected Arecont Vision as its Vendor of the Year for the United States and CDVI for Canada ADI recently announced the recipients of its 2013 Vendor Awards. ADI selected Arecont Vision its Vendor of the Year for the United States, and CDVI for Canada. ADI also recognised vendors in the categories of New Product of the Year, Best Sales Support, Best Marketing Support, Rookie Vendor of the Year, and Best Supplier Delivery Performance. Each year, ADI recognises key suppliers...

The sale of G4S Cash Solutions is completed for an aggregate consideration of C$110 million G4S, the leading global integrated security company, announces that the sale of G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Limited has completed for an aggregate consideration of approximately C$110 million. G4S remains fully committed to the security market in Canada and will continue to provide a wide range of security services to its many local, national and multinational customers. With integrat...

Professor Martin Gill is expected to present on how offenders get around security measures at ASIS 2014 ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Professor Martin Gill, Criminologist and Managing Director of Perpetuity Research & Consultancy International (UK) will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 5th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition. ASIS Middle East 2014 will be held on 16-18 February 201...