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Cross Match Technologies was honoured by the British Consul General and the UK Trade & Investment Office Cross Match Technologies, a leading global provider of biometric identity management solutions, was honoured by the British Consul General and the UK Trade & Investment Office at the GREAT Business Innovation Awards 2014 gala held during BritWeek last week in Miami, Florida. Cross Match was recognised in the innovation category of Service Provision for previous succ...

Neil Smiley will be assisting TDSi via the Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme Security solutions manufacturer TDSi has expanded its Software Development team with the inclusion of new Software Test Engineer, Neil Smiley, who is an associate employed by Bournemouth University and will be assisting TDSi via the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “We are delighted to welcome Neil to the team – TDSi is exp...

To gain UFI approval, G2E Asia underwent a thorough audit by BPA Worldwide Tradeshow Audit Service Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the premier trade show and event for the international gaming industry, announced recently that its sister event G2E Asia has been approved by UFI the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. G2E Asia 2014, held annually in Macau, is the renowned trade event for the Asian gaming industry and largest regional sourcing platform for global gaming and...

The event is to be held at the Moxa Americas premises on April 22, 2014 The SunSpec Alliance, a global trade association of solar PV industry participants pursuing information standards for the distributed energy industry, in collaboration with Moxa Americas. Over 60 organisations are members of the SunSpec Alliance, including global leaders from Asia, Europe, and North America. SunSpec standards address most major sub-systems and operational aspects of PV power plants on the...

The UK office houses regional sales, business development, and sales engineering staff Cross Match Technologies, a leading global provider of biometric identity management solutions, announced that it has opened a sales office in Reading, west of London, serving the United Kingdom and European regions. The announcement comes as the Company nears completion of the consolidation of its Jena, Germany operations. "Cross Match has a long history of supporting law enforcement, defe...

Videx Door Entry kits have been introduced in response to growing demands from installers and end users Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new range of IP Door Entry Video Kits from Videx. These kits have been introduced in response to growing market demands from installers and end users alike for door entry solutions that maximise the benefits of Internet Protocol compatibility. These convenient kits allow homeowners and businesses to take adv...

Security industry experts will discuss in a relaxed environment surrounded by other industry professionals ISONAS invites to join everyone at the Sentry360 Room F at the Treasure Island, Las Vegas on April 1st, 2014, the day before exhibition begins at ISC West, for the annual Partner Conference. Both the Fall Partner Conference held in Chicago and the Spring Partner Conference last year in Las Vegas were great successes, bringing together end-users, system integrators, a...

The Lubbock County Detention Centre (LCDC) is one of the largest direct supervision county detention facilities in Texas with a current capacity of 1500 beds. Since its opening in 2010, the facility has utilised the Morse Watchmans key control system, along with other state of the art electronic security and access control systems, to increase the safety and security of both inmates and staff. According to Captain Malcolm Chambliss, Day Shift Captain and Detention Response Team Commander with t...

Software House’s C•CURE 800 access control is tied to American Dynamics’ Intellex video management system Technology provides for safer environment at Pittsburgh Steelers’ football stadium Software House and American Dynamics, business units of Tyco Fire & Security and leading brands in security management and digital video systems, have been chosen to provide the integrated security solution at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, the 64,350-seat home of the...

Equipment installed includes a grouping of fixed cameras in American Dynamics housing and PTZ equipment Stonestreet Farm Stonestreet is a horseman’s paradise. The property is one of three horse farms owned by vintner Jess Jackson, founder of Kendall- Jackson Winery, and is a world-class facility for raising and training champion thorough-bred horses. Also, it’s where his broodmares foal, so this pristine farm is a nursery, of sorts, for horses. When Jackson and J...

Neil Sampson’s new position was confirmed following a process of nomination Green Gate Access Systems are delighted to announce that their Managing Director, Neil Sampson, has been selected as Chairman of The Door and Hardware Federation’s ‘Powered Gate Group’. Sampson’s new position was confirmed by the DHF’s Executive Chairman, Bob Perry, following a process of nomination. The Powered Gate Group was formed in 2009 in response to requests...

The upcoming event will join a series of NCT events that have been held in The Hague, Bangkok, Mumbai, Tel Aviv, Brussels, and Kuala Lumpur NCT eXplosive Asia 2014, taking place from May 6-8 in Siem Reap, Cambodia will again be the leading regional forum on C-IED and EOD related challenges and solutions in Asia, welcoming high-level international delegations from all over the world. Additionally to the highly distinguished speaker line-up at NCT eXplosive Asia 2014, including...

Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that its concealed vertical cable (CVC) exit devices, which install in minutes, have been tested to have a design rating of +/- 75 pounds per square foot (psf) with a large missile impact, thus meeting the Florida Building Code requirements for hurricane wind protection. “Our Concealed Vertical Cable System addresses the frustrations that customers have come to accept with traditional vertical r...

Warrior's Security training course combines both classroom and practical exercises Pan African Security Company Warrior Security has invested in the recruitment of women in security and managerial positions in a bid to create diversity in its workforce and provide more jobs for women, at a time when security studies show women achieve similar results when responding to violent crime situations, are less likely to engage in unprofessional behaviour, have just as good attendanc...

SALTO data-on-card access control allows users to control the building in almost real time through the SALTO Virtual Network (SVN) The latest on campus development at Bath Spa University, a university based in, and around, Bath, England, is their new ‘Commons’ building which will feature access control provided by SALTO Systems. As well as state-of-the-art teaching facilities, digital space and a café, the new 'Commons' building will include approximately 1...

NUSRI’s new solution includes HID Global’s VertX V1000 network controllers and V100 door/reader interfaces HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its networked access controllers and readers have been selected by the National University of Singapore Suzhou Research Institute (NUSRI) in China to enhance campus security and facility management. The solution fully leverages the university’s existing TCP/IP netwo...

Warrior’s services combine perimeter control, video surveillance and intelligence gathering analysis As mining activities in East African nations intensifies occasioned by finds in oil gas niobium, rare earth and gold, mining companies are now grappling with a new headache of protecting the precious commodities while taking care of staff as organised crimes find cash cows in these mines. But security companies like Warrior Security Limited aware of the ticking time bom...

Self-driven hire cars are among the rising targets for car theft syndicates that have stolen hundreds of cars from Kenya. Reports indicate that International theft rings operating in Kenya and Tanzania are now, on average, smuggling about 10 vehicles a day from Kenya's major cities and towns to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and Malawi via Tanzania and Uganda. Some models of cars with versatile parts can generate more funds than the car itself is worth. Many car owners look for insur...

Occupying an area of 20,000 square meters, the National University of Singapore Suzhou Research Institute (NUSRI) is located at the public academy of Science and Education Innovation District in Suzhou, China. Rallying the insight, worldclass scientific research resources and innovation ability of the National University of Singapore, NUSRI focuses on dedicated research, the training and technology commercialisation of medical science, IT, bioengineering, materials science and business administr...

TB Forum 2014 also witnesses a 13% increase in the number of pre-registered visitors From 11th to 14th days of February 2014, Russian and foreign manufacturers and purchasers held a meeting at the key domestic security event – The XIX International Forum Security and Safety Technologies. A serious exhibition for very serious people In the year 2014, delegations of ministries and departments of Russia and other countries, responsible security managers of enterprises ope...

CEM’s provides customised access control for BTNI’s e-Solutions Data Centre BT Northern Ireland, one of Europe’s leading providers of telecommunications services has been using the CEM AC2000 Standard Edition (AC2000 SE) system for access control and central monitoring of their many sites in Northern Ireland for over ten years. System overview More than 22 BT sites throughout Northern Ireland are controlled and monitored by the CEM AC2000 SE system using ov...

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announces integration of the latest version of the open and scalable Latitude network video management system (NVMS) with the C•CURE C•CURE9000 by Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco. Latitude NVMS is the choice for corporations and organisations looking for the most effective way to manage video surveillance operations over IP networks while C•CURE 9000’s advanced distributed architectu...

The new office will enable young mothers to seek advice about the services offered by the charity Green Gate Access Systems has continued its valuable support of one of Maidstone’s most worthy charities. Managing Director of the Green Gate brand, Neil Sampson, has been a trustee of The Princess Project for more than a year and was on hand on Tuesday, together with Mayor, Keith English, to help them celebrate receiving their registered charity status and to officially ope...

Jackloc is campaigning to make restrictors compulsory on all windows above ground floor level Safety campaigners are hoping to save lives as they launch a campaign to highlight a potentially fatal danger lurking in homes across the UK this spring. Jackloc, a specialist safety firm, is alerting householders and businesses to the fact that 'Spring should be called Fall' as the season's warmer weather prompts people to open their windows and enjoy the fresh air after a cold, we...

The OMAPI is a standardised interface speaking the language of both the application and the secure element within the handset As member of the SIMalliance, COMPRION has been deeply involved in the development of OMAPI test specifications. A comprehensive test solution consisting of all necessary hardware, software and test benches to verify the OMAPI implementation will be available from COMPRION. For mobile payments to become a success, seamless security is required. Current...

MC Assembly chose American Dynamics surveillance cameras with Kantech access control software Contract manufacturer MC Assembly takes protecting its staff and its assets seriously both for the benefit of the company and for its customers. Based in Palm Bay, Florida, MC Assembly provides testing and contract manufacturing services that enable original equipment manufacturers to reduce costs, increase quality, and maintain product availability. The company currently employs a st...

The Cove system uses six PowerSentry poles, each containing an Optex Redscan detector Optex Redscan laser detectors provide rugged and reliable detection in an innovative pole-mounted, short-term, mobile surveillance system capable of wireless communication, perimeter detection, lighting and remote monitoring. The security system is being used by Cove Properties, one of Alberta Canada’s premier luxury condo builders, to secure construction sites from theft and vandalism...

TDSi alongside Rapid Vigil Security will discuss real-world applications of security solutions and services Security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be showing its latest integrated solutions, including the new EXgarde PRO 4.2 security management software, at Securex West Africa. The company will be joining its local partner Rapid Vigil Security Company and together they will be discussing real-world applications of security solutions and services. The partnership continues...

HD300 leverages Delta’s proprietary counter-balanced technology to provide a 1.5 second EFO Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that its new HD300 barrier, available with either a fully electric or hydraulic control unit, will stop a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) vehicle traveling 50 mph (80 kpm). Upon impact, the barrier remains in its foundation and the op...

TDSi, one of the UK's leading suppliers of integrated access control systems has completed the installation of an integrated access control system at the Justice Centre in Port Talbot. The new £3 million building sees the relocation and centralisation of a number of courts in the area into a purpose built facility, where family cases, tribunal hearings and other non-criminal cases will be dealt with. Working as a subcontractor to the electrical contractor for the new building, TDSi partn...