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Steve Van Till’s presentation is entitled "Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes" Brivo's Steve Van Till will be kicking off ISC West in style, 10 April at 10:00 am, with his presentation entitled, “Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes.” Salvatore D’Agostino, CEO at IDMachines will join Mr. Van Till. With cloud computing becoming one of the hottest technologies transformin...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, health and wellness and security solutions, announces Hub Manager® 8.1 Professional Software, upgraded to meet Windows 8 compliancy standards. The new software is included with all Secured Series systems and kits, as well as prox.pad Plus and LS2 Series products, and provides management reports for the commercial access control market as well as a number of additional enhancements over the previous version. Hub Manager 8.1 P...

Ingersoll Rand secured the contract by offering effective solutions in response to identified problems Global supplier of secure door solutions, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, has won a prestigious contract to provide steel doorsets to London’s latest skyline addition, the Leadenhall Building. The 225 metre high skyscraper, also known as the ‘Cheesegrater’ thanks to its unique wedge profile, was deliberately designed to preserve the sight-line to neig...

The Counter Terror Expo will deliver insight on the continuing inter agency drive to track terrorist menace Mere weeks before intelligence and counter terrorism officials gather in London again for the annual Counter Terror Expo conference and exhibition, several countries have elevated their alert status in the face of a potential backlash from the ongoing crisis in Syria and recent military activity in Mali and Somalia. Holland has become the latest country to react to conc...

The Digital Door Viewer HD is one of the winners of the prestigious Plus X Award 2013, the world's biggest innovation prize for technology, sport and lifestyle. The digital door viewer was able to convince the jury in five categories. The compact unit was awarded in the categories of innovation, high-quality, design, convenience and functionality. The simple and ingenious principle: the Digital Door Viewer HD is quickly and easily attached to the classic door peephole and transmits the live stre...

The IOP Certificate includes IOP between Hytera PD78XG and Harris Corporation's HDT300 Hytera announces the completion of another DMR Tier III Interoperability (IOP) test. The new IOP Certificate includes IOP between Hytera PD78XG trunked terminal and the Harris Corporation’s HDT300 Momentum Trunking System, and IOP between Hytera system and Momentum terminal. This is the first successful certification of 800/900 MHz Tier III equipment. The DMR Association developed the...

Interflex software incorporates both online and offline technology to offer an integrated security solution Industry leading provider of secure door technologies, Ingersoll Rand, has installed its Interflex security software in private accommodation in York after another prestigious contract win. The accommodation project, which is a joint venture between contractors Ashcourt Property Management Ltd and property developers Nixon Homes, is designed to offer a safe and secure e...

IdentiSys is North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, emergency response and access control security systems IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, recently announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic – the world’s leader in Customer Flow Management systems. Qmatic offers solutions that help orga...

Honeywell’s MAXPRO® Cloud 3.0 allows companies to expand video storage capabilities as needed Honeywell’s newest version of its award-winning, hosted-video system gives companies a greater range of options for storing their critical surveillance clips, an especially important requirement for businesses that must comply with stringent security regulations. MAXPRO Cloud 3.0, now available in North America, is the latest example of how businesses can use the...

This year's Secutech will see more than 570 exhibitors showcase their latest products and services Running from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan, one of Secutech’s highlights is going to be the Security 50 ranking that reveals the top 50 security industry companies by revenue. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, Secutech is an annual international event for the electronic security, info security, and fire and safe...

G4S will provide a number of security solutions, including passenger screening and biometric verification G4S Aviation Services (UK) Ltd (G4S), one of the UK’s leading aviation security specialists, has recently announced it has won a new three year contract to be the provider of security solutions to British Airways at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports Starting from this month, G4S Aviation Services (UK) will provide a range of security services at London Heathrow and Gatw...

ISC West offers a first-hand glimpse of the security industry's annual status More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communications Inc., Bosch Security Sy...

HID has integrated its networked access solutions into RedCloud's portfolio HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has expanded its partnership with RedCloud to integrate HID Global’s EDGE EVO® and VertX EVO™ networked access control solutions into RedCloud’s complete line of web-based networked access control appliances, including RedCloud Express, RedCloud Enterprise, and RedCloud Virtual. RedCloud w...

Aventura Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in advanced security and safety management technology has announced Vantage™ C2, a Command and Control platform that takes 3rd party integration much farther than most traditional Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) systems. The new platform delivers seamless interoperability between otherwise divergent technologies stretching the boundaries to include security, safety and facilities management with all its subsystems. The solut...

Accon have just launched their Trilogy system (Patents Pending) which combines a Category A Fire signal, Network data, and Uninterruptable Power through a single Cat5e/6 cable, removing the need to install any services at the door. With a traditional system, running separate fire signal, network, and power cables to each door or device can sometimes be difficult, time consuming and expensive, PoE is an option but you still have to run a separate fire cable/interface to the door and supply batte...

Brivo’s access control system manages distribution facilities for Nor-Cal Beverage Co in Anaheim, California Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc., Anaheim, CA, has selected Brivo’s ACS WebService cloud-based access control system to manage access for several distributed facilities. Tyco Integrated Security is the dealer and installer for this project. Nor-Cal Beverage is a famil...

David Williams will be responsible for managing the National Accounts Division sales and marketing plan Vector Security, one of North America’s top electronic security companies, announces the addition of David Williams as Director of North American Sales, reporting to Michael Grady, Executive Vice President of Vector Security. David, most recently with Protection 1, will be responsible for managing the National Accounts Division sales and marketing plan while concentrat...

Dougherty will become CEO on April 8, 2013 and the company’s directors plan to elect him to the board that day American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") a leading supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions for government agencies, corporations and military organisations worldwide, recently announced that Charles P. Dougherty has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anthony R. Fabiano, who is retiring. Dougherty will become CEO on A...

Aperio™ is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. The innovative new high security Aperio™ L100 lock is an electronically controlled lock which not only provides the highest levels of physical protection, but also transmits comprehensive information on door status to the access control...

CEM AC2000 security management system will be installed to ensure the highest level of security CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the contract to secure Auckland Airport. The industry-renowned CEM AC2000 security management system will be installed to ensure the highest level of security. ADT New Zealand has been selected as the integrator in the project and will install the AC2000 system at the airport’s domestic and...

New POS solutions for stadiums, hotels and tourist facilities are the result of the partnership between Quipos Solutions and LEGIC Identsystems AG, experts of core components in personal identification. Through working with LEGIC, quipos benefits from a highly-developed technology platform which brings electronic access and payment functions together in a single identification solution. The biggest advantages of the partnership are reaped by end users, in other words people who visit stadiums a...

The growth in the electronic security market is reflected in the 170+ new companies who will be at ISC West More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communic...

Suprema has recorded double-digit growth for 12 consecutive years Suprema Inc., a global leader in biometric technologies and ID solutions, announces that its 2012 revenue rose 25% year-on-year growth and its net profit increased 148.6% from the previous year. For the year ended 31 December 2012, the company, which makes products ranging from biometric security systems to e-passport readers and fingerprint live scanning systems, reported KRW 51.9 billion ($ 47.72 million)...

Chris Taylor will help consolidate and expand the companies offerings in the UK Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., a provider of DNA-based anti-counterfeiting technology and product authentication solutions, announced recently that Chris Taylor, a recognised leader in forensic marking products, has joined the company as Director, Europe. APDN welcomed Mr. Taylor, who will help lead the company in consolidating and comprehensively expanding its offerings in the United Kingdom, the Eu...

NLSS Cloud Services was selected based on the positive impact it delivers to today’s security marketplace Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, announced recently that Info Security Products Guide, the industry's leading security research and advisory guide, has named NLSS Cloud Services, a Silver winner of the 2013 Global Excellence Awards in the Tomorrow’s Technology Today category. This prestigious awar...

The reception will provide an opportunity for security industry professionals to meet before ISC West The Security Industry Association (SIA) will hold it's annual SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at the PURE Nightclub at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This highly anticipated event is held each year on the night before ISC West and provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for security product manufacturers, dealers, integrators and...

UBM relocates IFSEC International from NEC after 16 years UBM Live has officially launched IFSEC International and FIREX International’s move to ExCeL London in 2014. On Wednesday 6th March, over 200 partners and premier exhibitors across UBM’s Protection and Management Series – IFSEC, FIREX, Facilities Show and Safety & Health Expo – were given the opportunity to explore all the benefits ExCeL and the surrounding area has to offer. Relocating IFSEC...

The SCADA 'client-server' provides the operator with the GUI required for tunnel operations Vital Technology has provided a multi-discipline SCADA system at the Medway Tunnel under the River Medway between Strood and Chatham in Kent on the South Coast of England. The work at Medway has been a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system replacement project in which Ematics, a subsidiary company within Vital Technology specialising in SCADA, have installed a SCADA a...

UCI needed a networked access control ssystem to control and manage student access within 35 existing buildings Diversity, thy name is Arroyo Vista. That's because Arroyo Vista, one of five housing complexes located at the University of California at Irvine (UCI), offers a wide array of alternatives to traditional residential hall living, with 42 different Academic Theme, International, Transfer, and Greek Houses for undergraduate students.  The two- and three-story buil...

PCSC was selected to provide LGB Airport with a new access control security system Long Beach Airport – A Historical LandmarkLocated just 18 miles southeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies a hidden gem for Southern California air travelers. Touted as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world, Long Beach Airport (LGB) offers a large number of flights that include charter and private aviation, flight schools, law enforcement helicopters, adv...