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 Cognitec Systems is a leader in face recognition technology and systemsCognitec Systems, a leader in face recognition technology and systems, is pleased to announce its selection by Nero as the face recognition provider for Nero Kwik Media. Nero Kwik Media is a free media management application that makes it quick and easy for consumers to find, organise, edit, play and share music, photos and video clips between a computer, tablets, mobile phones and online social networks.Cognitec's fa...

Nedap now gives three years warranty on purchase of all its hardware products Nedap Security Management announced that it has increased the warranty period on hardware products to three years on new purchases. For many years Nedap has been investing in its leading Security Management platform AEOS, in which system behavior is determined through software rather than hardware. To guarantee innovation, quality and to be able to utilise the full potential of the AEOS software, Nedap is the on...

Griffith University upgraded their Gallagher security integration platform to Command Centre v6.10 It's not often end users express too much emotion about their security systems but Australia's Griffith University say they absolutely love their recently upgraded Gallagher security integration platform.Griffith University has upgraded their Gallagher security integration platform (formerly Cardax FT) to Command Centre v6.10 and installers say it all went without a hitch which is impressi...

Suppliers and manufacturers across Europe are being invited to the EFA meeting in BrusselsManufacturers and suppliers of electric fences across Europe were invited to join the Electric Fence Association, at a special meeting in Brussels on June 27th. The EFA is seeking to widen its membership across Europe as it works towards greater harmonisation of standards in EU markets, explained the founding-director Graham Harper.The association, which already represents the ten leadin...

Texas Memory Systems, Inc. (TMS) is proud to introduce its second RamSan Series-7 system: the 1U rackmount RamSan-710. Powered by the new Series-7 Flash Controller with 32nm SLC Flash from Toshiba, the RamSan-710 is the fastest (5 GB/s) 1U shared storage system. It is easy to install, with four 8-Gb Fibre Channel or QDR InfiniBand ports. The RamSan-710 turbocharges datacentres with minimal impact on power and space.The Series-7 Flash Controller that powers the RamSan-710 is based on high-perform...

 iView's modular iGWatch IP platform to deliver seamless integration of Cognitec's FaceVACS(R)iView Systems, a leading provider of loss prevention solutions for the security and surveillance environment, announced its' partnership with Cognitec, a recognised leader in biometric facial recognition technology.iView's modular iGWatch IP platform delivers seamless integration of Cognitec's face recognition engine, FaceVACS(R). Cognitec's software experts have been developing face recogniti...

  Ingersoll Rand announce appointment of JHS Integrated Systems as PegaSys Approved InstallerIngersoll Rand is delighted to announce that JHS Integrated Systems has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The Birmingham-based company will support the specification of the new PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System, create quotations, supply and install systems and provide after-sales service, support and maintenance for the Midlands.P...

 Sepura's Radio Manager is designed to make life easier for radio users  Sepura used the 2011 TETRA World Congress to launch a significant upgrade to its already market-leading Radio Manager radio programming and management tool. The launch will extended still further Sepura's technology leadership in this arena and will provide end-users across sectors such as public safety, military, utilities and transport with enhanced functionality for the management of their radio fleets. The...

  SALTO created success at IFSEC with record number of visitors at its stand SALTO's decision to go for its biggest ever exhibition stand at IFSEC 2011 proved to be a resounding success. "We had a constant stream of visitors to our stand during all four days of the show," said Marc Handels, Vice President Marketing and Sales of SALTO Systems."There were times during the show when there was hardly any room to move around on the stand as it was packed with visitors all...

 Alex Carmichael, Technical Director, BSIA With over six million people in the UK working alone or without close or direct supervision, personal safety is of paramount concern. As such, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to help lone workers understand their own responsibilities as well as their employer's obligations, and giving essential advice on using lone worker devices.'Lone Workers - An Employees' Guide' provides those working alone with easy-to-...

Safety and security is very much a focus for hotels, not only in terms of guest protection, but also in terms of ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff. All major hotel brands have addressed this need by developing their own standards. This often sees the increasing integration of security, fire and building automation to provide a more effective approach whereby all systems are controlled through one central point. This improves the capability to prevent incidents, as well as...

A new digital door lock has been added to the Carlisle Brass range of architectural ironmongery. This, the company's first mechanical lock, is available in a silver grey finish. The versatile and simple-to-use lock comprises a 60 mm mortice latch and backplate and is suitable for both interior and exterior new or retrofit applications. It features convenient control with a choice of over 8,000 codes as well as a ‘hold open' function and a function which allows the code to be changed easi...

 ASSA ABLOY has upgraded Aperio according to online access control systems for advanced securityASSA ABLOY Access Control has updated its innovative Aperio escutcheon to work with iClass smart card technology, offering a higher level of security and flexibility to connect with almost any access control system. Aperio has been designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online electronic access control systems, providing end users with a simple and i...

 Contolsoft got an award this year at IFSEC because of Aperio the latest innovattive locking technology from Aperio Controlsoft enjoyed great success at this year's IFSEC, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY's latest innovative locking technology, the award-winning Aperio. As well as Controlsoft's Network IP Access Control Solutions, visitors to stand B45 in Hall 4 were also able to view Aperio locking technology, which was named Integrated Security Product of the Year at this year's IFSEC Secur...

Antoinette F.Modica will be heading the Canadian sales and marketing initiative for Samsung Techwin America  Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, has named Antoinette F. Modica as Canadian Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Modica comes to Samsung after almost 15 years at Panasonic Canada, where she managed the national sales and marketing of various product lines including security produ...

WTD 71 will present on a Multi-Hypothesis Tracking approach at UDT Europe 2011The German Ministry of Defence’s Technical Centre for Ships and Naval Weapons, Naval Technology and Research (WTD 71) will present on a Multi-Hypothesis Tracking (MHT) approach at this year’s UDT Europe, which takes place at ExCeL London from 7 – 9 June.With navies concerned by the diesel-electric submarine threat in littoral and regional checkpoints – yet ever more constrained in the number of...

MIPS represents the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to the Russian market The 17th edition of MIPS (Moscow International Exhibition Protection, Security and Fires Safety) confirmed its position as the largest and most well established exhibition for the security industry in Eastern Europe and Russia, in a market that has recovered well from the economic crisis. MIPS represented the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to...

  11th European Security Conference & Exhibition will begin in April 2012 ASIS International has announced the opening of the call for presentation for its 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition which will take place in London on 15-17 April 2012. The 2012 Conference & Exhibition will kick off on Sunday 15 April with the President's Reception. Over the following 2 days, delegates will be able to attend 33 high-level educational sessions divided over 3 parallel t...

 CEM AC2000 SE would provide Farmer Trading Company in New Zealand with the much needed security cover for its stores  CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products announced that the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been selected to secure fashion department stores in New Zealand. The stores are part of New Zealand owned Farmers Trading Company, (or Farmers as it is widely known) and the AC2000 SE system will be installed by CEM Approved Reseller, Vitag...

  Ingersoll Rand has provided its doorset solutions to a banking facility in LondonA major banking facility in London's Docklands has been refurbished using Martin Roberts Steel Doorsets with Dor-O-Matic compact swing closers from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.Twenty-five steel doorsets complete with a two-hour fire rating have been used  as a direct replacement for the previous Martin Roberts Steel Doorsets installed 18 years ago throughout the lower ground floor and bas...

MOBOTIX T24 IP Video Door Station was awarded an honourable mention in the Best in Access Control category at SIA’s NPSFollowing the success of the MOBOTIX National Partner Conference, the MOBOTIX team descended upon ISC West 2011, the largest event in the United States dedicated to physical security. The three-day exhibition provided MOBOTIX with the opportunity to further evangelise its decentralised approach to surveillance to thousands of show attendees.The MOBOTIX T24 IP Video Door St...

Videx has released a new catalogue that is packed with helpful information on CyberLock electronic locks and smart padlocks. The catalog is FREE and includes an instructive CD on electronic lock and key technology. CyberLock brings electronic access control and audit tracking to mechanical locks simply by removing the lock’s cylinder and replacing it with a CyberLock electronic cylinder. The catalog covers just about everything you’ve wanted to know about this type of access technolo...

  Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that Security Center 5.0, the latest version of their unified security platform, now supports Bosch G Series Control Panels for intrusion detection. With the aim of expanding the unification capabilities of the platform, Security Center 5.0 was released with native support of third-party intrusion panels; Bosch's GV2 and GV3 models are among the first systems supported.Ultim...

Elmdene International Limited won the award in the 'Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year' at IFSEC 2011Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC – is celebrating after its unique Merlin MGD-S Graffiti Detector won the award in the 'Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year' category in the prestigious IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards, held last Monday night...

Electric Gatelock, Load Release, ATEX -rated Shotbolt and the new BLOC technology were showcased at IFSECElectromagnet assembly development specialist, Magnet Schultz Ltd, recently returned from IFSEC 2011 where they unveiled a series of exciting new products and secretly previewed some impressive new technology to selected visitors. The products launched included the Electric Gatelock, the Load Release and the ATEX-rated Shotbolt which were displayed alongside a preview unit featuring the compa...

Lancashire-based Thorne Access & Securityhave installed access control units at Turf Moor, home of English Premier League football side Burnley F.C. Thorne chose dual door controllers and single door stations from Dublin-based Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. The units are in place across all main areas of the stadium including offices and media facilities, and are serving as a management tool that will be expanded on a phased basis. The football club is using both cards and readers fr...

The City of Sanford upgrades their five utility facilities and City Hall with Genetec's Security Center Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce that the City of Sanford, Florida, has installed Genetec's unified security platform, the Security Center, for both access control and video surveillance in their new Public Safety Complex. The City of Sanford also chose Security Center to upgr...

  ITEC 2011 included Australian, UK and US perspectives on a strategic roadmap for defence MS&T What will the military simulation and training landscape look like in 2025? The ITEC 2011 conference will be living up to its reputation as a forum for forward-looking debate with a new stream entitled, ‘MS&T - the coming decades'. Running over days 1 and 2 of the conference (May 10 and 11), the stream included Australian, UK and US perspectives on a strategic roadmap for defenc...

  Nedap N.V. partners with nTp and strengthens market position in GermanyNedap N.V., the European market leader in customer-oriented security management solutions, is strengthening its market position in Germany with a new business partner; ‘Nedap Technology Partner' (nTp) for Security Management GmbH. nTp was founded by former managers of Primion Technology AG, who have extensive market and technology know-how. Juergen Schneider, one of the founders of nTp, is chairman of the Te...