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Jason Wakefield has been appointed as Technical Support Engineer for the new office Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has opened a new office in Cannock, West Midlands. The new office, which is based at the Keys Business Village in Hednesford has been established to support its customers in the UK North and Midlands, offering a more convenient location from which to provide services to clients that are further away from its headquarters at Poole on the South Coas...

BadgePass Visitor Manager was implemented to allow for easy registering and tracking of visitors Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan has been a customer of Richardson Business Solutions for over 12 years. The casino has long been using traditional player’s club card personalisation equipment and peripherals, including BadgePass SmartReg enrollment software. During an annual review meeting, Richardson inquired about the current access control system at the ca...

The new office includes a large customer and demo area and houses a team of local Brazilian experts Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced the opening of its new office in São Paulo, Brazil. With the dedicated local office, Datacard Group shows continued commitment to better serve customers and channel partners in the region.   The office, which includes a large customer and demo area and houses a...

Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy and identifying other areas of improvement Diebold Incorporated recently announced that Stefan E. Merz has been appointed senior vice president of strategic projects, effective Aug. 1. In this role, Merz will be responsible for driving Diebold's transformation strategy, helping execute on the company's previously disclosed multi-year realignment plan, and identifying other areas of improvement that will dri...

Stephanie has successfully built ASSA ABLOY Americas enterprise access control OEM business over a 5-year period Traka plc continues to strengthen its global commercial team with inter-company appointment from ASSA ABLOY America. Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world continues to match the growth of its business with the appointment of Stephanie Hensler as International Channel Manager, previously Director EAC OEM Sal...

Axis Security officers will provide 24-hour patrols, key holding and control room monitoring One of the UK’s leading suppliers of bespoke security solutions, Axis Security, has won a significant new contract to provide officers for a patrol car and CCTV operations at the UK’s largest Trading Estate. Two Axis Security officers will provide 24-hour patrols, key holding and control room monitoring on behalf of Valleywatch, one of the region’s foremost CCTV moni...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has extended its range of panic exit hardware accessories with the introduction of the Briton 9260 Outside Access Device (OAD) with mechanical digital code lock, the first of its kind within the Briton series. The Briton 9260 OAD provides a means of accessing doors from the outside and has been designed specifically for areas which require restricted but convenient access such as offices, workshops and storerooms. The mecha...

Stanley Security Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with EyeLock to deliver a suite of the most advanced, efficient, cost effective iris-based biometric technology product solutions available to Stanley’s global client base. EyeLock effectively reduces identity-based fraud by securely matching people with the unique biometric markers associated with their irises - second only to an individual’s DNA as a proven biological constant.  The human iris has approximately...

Accellion, Inc., the pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile productivity solutions, recently announced new enhanced features for mobile management and device control. Accellion now provides IT and security organisations with selective remote wipe, whitelisted mobile apps and strengthened IT admin controls, enhancing the security of business-sensitive information, while complying with industry data security regulations. The Accellion enhanced remote wipe feature gives administrator...

Airline passengers who are having their documents examined at an airport’s security checkpoint often try to choose the particular conveyor belt onto which they will place their clothes, coins and laptops. Not so fast, says TSA. The agency is now planning to introduce what it calls “Randomisers” at security checkpoints, which will randomly determine the conveyor belt to which a specific passenger will be assigned. TSA has just issued a Request for Information (RFI) to prospect...

Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of award-winning software that autonomously learns and alerts on unexpected behavior, recently announced a new strategic direction for generating future growth through the extension of its core behavioral recognition technology into multi-sensor and “Big Data” applications. “After proving our enterprise-class software in the video surveillance industry, it’s time to take our innovative technology to new markets,&rd...

CyberLock recently announced the addition of the CyberAudit SP-100 Server to the its access control family. This device has been designed to simplify and accelerate the installation and maintenance of a CyberLock system. Unified Hardware and Software Solution The SP-100 comes preloaded with CyberAudit Professional 3.0 software. Easy to Use Self-configuring one-click registration and an easy-to-use browser-based interface makes for quick and easy installations. Flexible Network Config...

The three year contract is worth £10 million in total turnover and will employ over 300 security personnel G4S, the world’s leading secure outsourcing group, has signed a new contract with the Tangier Med Port Authority and Tangier Med Special Agency to deliver a broad range of integrated security solutions at the largest secure site in Morocco. The three-year contract, worth approximately £10 million in total turnover, will see G4S protect the port’s...

BRS Labs’ behavioural recognition technology operates seamlessly across multiple locations Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of award-winning software that autonomously learns and alerts on unexpected behaviour, recently announced a $2.5 million order for more than 1000 video feeds in one of the ten biggest metropolitan areas in the United States. This purchase represents the latest enterprise-class software order for this technology. “Our A...

Morpho (Safran), the world leader in biometric technology, recently announced that it has become the first company to achieve Common Criteria certification for fingerprint spoof detection in a biometric device. Certification of the MorphoSmart™ Optic 301 fingerprint reader by German certification body BSI means that the device has gone through a rigorous analysis and testing process in order to meet the industry’s highest standards for spoof detection. The MSO 301 fingerprint reader...

ASSA ABLOY's team in Finlanddeveloped a series of mechanicaland electromechanical SuperWeather Proof (SWP) padlocks Storms, burning sun and biting frost place huge strain on high-security installations in telecom and energy networks, for example. Now ABLOY has answered a client need for padlocks that can withstand the most extreme weather conditions. A railway company in Asia was using ABLOY CLIQ padlocks, which contain electronics. Constant exposure to dust, mud and wa...

Gallagher Security has announced the launch of T20, the latest addition to its T Series range of smartcard and multi-technology readers. Designed to deliver outstanding performance as a high traffic access control card + PIN reader, T20 supports newer and more secure variants of smart card technology, including such world class systems as Mifare DESFire EV1, Plus and Classic. A multi-tech version of T20 also supports 125KHz technology. The new reader is backwardly compatible with installed Gall...

Through the acquisition, Gunnebo will strengthen its hold in the South Korean market Gunnebo Security Group has signed an agreement with the owner of ATG Entrance Corporation, distributor of Gunnebo turnstile product range into the South Korean market, to acquire all shares in the company. ATG Entrance Corporation has an annual turnover of some 4 MEUR and 13 employees in its sales office in Seoul. The company has a solid customer base with leading South Korean corporations as...

The two-minute profile will spotlight the LCN brand, its products and its commitment to quality The nationally syndicated series, “Manufacturing Marvels,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase LCN door closers, a brand of Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, on Monday, July 29, between 9:35-9:45 pm EDT. The two-minute profile will spotlight the LCN brand, its products and its commitment to quality. Since 1880, LCN has been on the cutting edge of technology pr...

Each chairmen represents its section on the Association's Council The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its 20 sections of membership following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Tuesday 16th July. “Member contribution is at the heart of the Association and much of our success is owed to the on-going dedication of members who are willing to serve on various committees,” comments James Kelly, Chief Execut...

The awards ceremony was held at the DRS facilities in Melbourne, Florida DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced the winners of its second annual Student Infrared Imaging Competition, a contest that allows students to showcase their innovative ideas using thermal imaging technologies. The awards ceremony was held at the DRS facilities in Melbourne, Florida. The winners for the “Best Overall Project” were, Will Warren, Daniel Yang and Yuncong...

Mul-T-Lock’s Integrator master key system has been specifically designed for environments like schools Mul-T-Lock and Blackheath Locksmiths have upgraded the security system at Woodhill Primary School, by creating a bespoke master key solution to offer complete key control and ultimate peace of mind for all who attend. Woolwich based Woodhill Primary School is in the top 12% of schools nationally for the progress pupils make in key stage two and is undergoing expansion...

The AC2000 security management system at the Airlines include DSC intrusion and American Dynamics’ DVRs CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce that the industry leading AC2000 security management system has been selected to secure the offices of the 5-star Malaysia Airlines. Established more than 60 years ago, Malaysia Airlines flies to destinations across six continents. The airline has a long history of providing excellent service and has...

ASSA’s ARX users enjoy a high-security advanced online system with convenient offline readers The Södra Hamnen housing cooperative in Luleå wanted a simple and secure lock system that is easy to administer. “It should also be future-proof,” says deputy chairperson Christer Ejderberg. The clear choice was ASSA ARX. Södra Hamnen is the most attractive residential area in Luleå, and also one of the biggest housing cooperatives in the north...

In response to the growing demand for mobile face recognition technology, Cognitec now offers customers the world-leading FaceVACS recognition engine for Android-based application development. Cognitec’s software development kit FaceVACS-SDK provides all the development tools for the most common face recognition functions: enrolment, verification and identification. Additional functionality is provided for finding human faces and eyes in images, for tracking faces in video streams, and fo...

Pioneer School in Basildon, Essex, is a specialist school aimed at providing pupils with severe learning and physical disabilities with a range of facilities that will enable them to prepare for independence in adult life. Formerly two separate special needs schools – Elmbrook School and Moat House School – the schools amalgamated to form Pioneer School based on the existing two campuses of Elmbrook and Moat House. The school then moved to new, purpose built premises on its current...

The partnership allows LEGIC to develop its presence in Asia With Shanghai Airlink Technologies Ltd., LEGIC Identsystems AG welcomes another strong partner from China into its network. The system integrator is well connected worldwide and has already won a few highly prestigious projects. “We are delighted to develop LEGIC’s presence in Asia further with Shanghai Airlink”, commented Dr. Otto Eggimann, Vice President Sales and Business Development for LE...

Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, recently announced that its Frontier™ access control and security management platform supports aptiQ™ multi-technology readers from Ingersoll Rand.  Current and future Matrix customers benefit from this strategic initiative. End users now have the opportunity to migrate from current mag stripe readers to more advanced card reader technologie...

Panasonic’s i-PRO WJ-ND400 Series NVR now integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry Security Management System AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is proud to announce that Panasonic Corporation of North America is a member of AMAG’s new Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  As a Certified Partner, Panasonic’s i-PRO WJ-ND400 Series network video recorder integrat...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, introduces the Kantech Intevo Compact. This new addition to its line of easy to deploy integrated security platforms is designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size enterprises. Measuring just 2.25 x 7.5 x 8.5 inches and weighing in at 3.7 pounds, the Intevo Compact is compatible with all Kantech controllers and can connect up to 16 American Dynami...