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The hearing chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 Jake Parker, director of government relations at the Security Industry Association(SIA), will appear as a witness at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, “Examining DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Engagement with Academia and Industry,” chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Academia and private company collaboration The Subco...

The Awards honours its EMEA business partners for their high levels of sales and significant project wins in their respective regions CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 CEM Business Partner of the Year Awards, EMEA. Securitas received the CEM Business Partner of the Year award for their success in Europe, LMG for UK & Ireland, Majees Technical Services LLC for Middle East, and Afrisec Group f...

The Magicard Helix can apply a secure visible watermark to each card during the re-transfer process Visitors to IFSEC International 2015 will be among the first in Europe to see a preview of the new Magicard Helix re-transfer ID card printer with built-in visual security. Magicard Helix featuring HoloKoteTM The Magicard Helix is the world’s first re-transfer printer which can apply a secure visible watermark to each card during the re-transfer process. Using an evo...

Event offers practical & theory sessions by teams working inside leading European organisations SANS has announced the speakers and agenda for the upcoming European Security Awareness Summit in London this July offering a blend of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by teams working inside leading European organisations. “We have taken a different approach this year to increase the level of peer discussion by theming our groups around different subject...

PERCo has designed the new model of electromechanical swing gate, an economical access control solution for pedestrian flow management. WHD-05 swing gate presents a solution for indoor applications that require free access in one direction and banned access in the other. The product elegant design fits in the interiors of shopping malls and exhibition centres, airports and other passenger terminals. The swing gate can be supplied with two types of swing panel length: 650 mm 900 mm WHD-0...

Total revenues were $14.9 million, a decrease of 11% from $16.9 million due to a decrease in identity sales Identiv, Inc., recently announced financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2015. For the first quarter, total revenues were $14.9 million, GAAP gross profit margin was 41% and adjusted EBITDA was $(1.9) million. Future Plans “During the first quarter, we continued to tune and focus our business operations, which resulted in strong sales in our premises and...

The stand to demonstrate how access control, intruder and fire alarms can all be used to trigger Redvision PTZ dome cameras Redvision, the UK manufacturer of the X-SERIES™ rugged PTZ dome cameras and Redcop™ rapid deployment systems, will have staff present and products displayed on the Maxxess stand E700 at IFSEC 2015. Redvision's X-SERIES operates with eFusion The Redvision X-SERIES™ RVX-IP30 rugged dome cameras are shown operating with eFusion™...

Matrix COSEC Access Control is flexible and scalable solution to meet access control requirement of all organisations irrespective of its size, layout, locations and timings. It allows controlling access on three simultaneous dimensions – user, zone and time by answering the three fundamental questions about who, where and when. Key features For enterprises, SME and SOHO 10 to 1 million users 1 to 65,000 entry points Multiple credentials Biometric: palm vein, fingerprint RFI...

Annual report & supporting resolution documentation will be available at Axis' head office The Board of Directors withdraws the dividend proposal in the light of the new ownership structure. Instead, the Board of Directors proposes that no dividend is paid for the financial year 2014 and that the company’s results are carried forward. Notice of Annual General Meeting Axis AB (public) is holding its Annual General Meeting at 3.00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2015, a...

Event explores innovation in management software that convergence between IT & security Organisers are delighted to be bringing new highlights for All-over-IP Expo 2015 to make sure global IP technology leaders expand their influence on the industry in Russia by networking, sharing knowledge, leveraging strategic partnerships and generating quality leads. Primary Sponsor: ITV | AxxonSoft – a leading software developer that combines IP-based physical security m...

There were a total of seven Vicon Kollector DVRs at three different venues At the 2005 All Star Game, held in Detroit, security ran exceptionally smooth, thanks in part to updated video equipment from Vicon Industries Inc. Comerica Park security is handled through Detroit Tigers, Inc (DTI), a division of Ilitch Holdings Inc. (IHI), the company that manages several sports teams’ venues, as well as some theaters and a food distribution service. At all of these venues, the...

As the first Smart City Access partner, Bam offers complete solutions that contribute to safety and flow of urban mobility BAM Infratechniek Mobiliteit has been announced as Nedap's Certified Partner for Smart City Access. Partnership guarantees quality and craftsmanships As Nedap's first Certified Smart City Access partner, Bam Infratechniek Mobiliteit offers complete solutions that contribute to the safety and flow of urban mobility. The Dutch company has been working toge...

Successful collaboration of Project Automation & Nedap on real-time parking monitoring in Verona is a result of this partnership Project Automation has been announced as Nedap's Certified Partner for Wireless Vehicle Detection. Real-time monitoring of on-street parking spaces Project Automation is a leading name in ‘telemetering, monitoring and control system engineering’ applied to the Environmental Monitoring, Mobility Supervision and Control, Public Transp...

Infracontrol and Nedap have been awarded the Svepark Award nomination for Salthomen installation during the conference During the Svepark Nordic Parking Conference, held in Stockholm at the end of April, Nedap has announced Infracontrol as Certified Partner for Wireless Vehicle Detection. The Swedish company Infracontrol is an independent system integrator specialising in IT for infrastructures. Infracontrol creates solutions for controlling traffic, monitoring operations, sa...

The acquisition allows Allegion to enter sliding and folding door hardware market with an already strong brand reputation Allegion, plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has recently acquired the assets of Brio, a division of RMD Industries Pty Ltd. Brio is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of sliding and folding door hardware for commercial and residential spaces in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Expansion...

Offline access control systems store access rights directly on a card, rather than relying on a database to approve or deny access. Sites with SOAA-compatible offline locks can now run a single access control system using multiple brands of wireless lock without problems, including Aperio® from ASSA ABLOY. The result - More flexibility and choice for customers—as long as they choose SOAA-compatible products to meet their security needs. SOAA-compatible locks are already proven in the...

The site is now equipped with padlocks, cylinders and keys from the ABLOY Protec2 CLIQ range A critical public utility that also attracts 190,000 tourists every year provides the ultimate security challenge. Infrastructure safety is paramount, but so too is the flexibility required to welcome hundreds of daily visitors. At Llyn Brenig Reservoir and Visitor Centre, the answer was ASSA ABLOY`s CLIQ® technology. ASSA ABLOY UK, Technical Sales Manager comments “Cri...

Nedap will present latest innovations in long-range vehicle & driver identification, wireless parking sensors & smart city access During May, Nedap will be exhibiting at various mobility and traffic 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: Smart Cities India, India (New Delh...

NEXT fingerprint sensor drivers now available for Windows 8 and 10 NEXT Biometrics Group ASA recently announced that in a recent presentation discussing secure authentication initiatives of its Windows operating systems, Microsoft management recognised NEXT Biometrics as one of two world fingerprint sensor suppliers. NEXT Biometrics, CEO comments Tore Etholm- Idsøe, CEO of NEXT Biometrics said, “Microsoft continues its strategic drive for higher quality leve...

ACT door controllers, door stations and proximity fobs are being used at Urban Village development Secured Alarm Systems are installing access control equipment from ACT at a £25m regeneration project in Swansea, Wales. The integrator is using ACT door controllers, door stations and proximity fobs at the Urban Village development, an ongoing project that has already transformed the High Street and Strand area of Swansea with a set of mixed-use commercial and residen...

Nedap’s uPASS Reach long-range UHF readers in combination with IDTECK elevator384 access control system were installed To optimise the monitoring and management of all vehicles and people access points at the company’s headquarters, the Vietnam Post and Telecommunication group (VNPT) recently upgraded the building’s entire access control and surveillance system. Nedap’s uPASS Reach readers were selected to facilitate hands-free access and elevator manag...

BSIA will continue building strong working relationships with the government to combat crime Following the outcome of the general election, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted to the recent announcement news of a majority Conservative Government. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, comments: "Political engagement and public affairs have long been at the heart of the BSIA's activity, and we have worked hard over the last fifteen years to forg...

Omniimpex produces energy-saving, battery-operated and waterproof wide-range solutions Omniimpex GmbH with its headquarters in Zug is now part of the partner network of LEGIC Identsystems AG. The technology company, which was founded in 2004, mainly produces energy-saving, battery-operated and waterproof wide-range solutions with in-house developed antennas. Omniimpex GmbH is a family-owned company and completely self-financed. The main development centre is located in So...

Secure & technology-independent LEGIC 4000 series will be fitted into RTM Systems’ scanners The Swiss technology company, RTM Systems AG focuses on long-term partnerships. It has now entered into such a partnership with LEGIC. The secure and technology-independent LEGIC 4000 series will be fitted into its scanners. RTM Systems AG with its headquarters in Lupfig, Switzerland, was created in 2002 from RTM Solutions AG. RTM stands for Real Time Management, as the c...

The number of participants this year totaled more than 1000 people, all of whom used LEGIC entry card From 7th - 8th May 2015, the 45th St. Gallen Symposium took place in Eastern Switzerland. Under the motto of "Proudly Small" Executive Chairmen, Directors and Professors gathered from all over the world. Everything of note in the worlds of politics and business found representation at the occasion. LEGIC once again sponsored all of the transponder chips for the entry ticke...

MilSatCom Latin America 2015 will feature a high level of military and government briefings SMi Group reports: Latin America’s Leading Military Satellite Communications conference will be taking place in Maceio, Brail on the 22nd-23rd of September 2015. This meeting will feature key-note addresses from top-ranking Brazilian officers on both strategic and tactical plans for milsatcom. Latin America has been a prominent region in advancing its SatCom capability with count...

AMAG Technology, a leading provider of access control, video management and end-to-end security management solutions, announces the release of Symmetry CONNECT™, a policy-based platform providing safety, security and risk management capabilities for organisations demanding a process and policy based approach to managing all their enterprise security functions. Symmetry CONNECT allows organisations to build sustainable policies and automate manual disjointed procedures reducing errors and m...

PLAI provides a common platform that allows different PACs systems to communicate and effectively synchronise identities The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) continued to build momentum in its efforts to develop specifications to support interoperability at ISC West 2015. The PSIA hosted a demo that was oversubscribed and featured expanded functionality of the organisation’s Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) profile. Building on previous P...

Sending your kids off to college is an exciting and nerve wracking time for any parent, and the last thing a parent wants to do is worry about the safety of his or her child. The Department of Public Safety at American University understands these concerns and prides itself on maintaining a safe and secure environment. That’s why American University invested in an integrated solution from Tyco Fire & Security comprised of a Software House C•CURE 800 access control system and an Am...

Arts University Bournemouth - AUB (formerly the Arts University College Bournemouth and the Arts Institute at Bournemouth) is a university that specialises in art, performance, design and media, which is based in Dorset. Initially established in 1885 as a specialist institution, the university is one of a small number of higher education institutions in the UK devoted solely to creative arts courses, enjoying a strong reputation both nationally and internationally. As an institution with over 3...