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The workshop delivers detailed information by leading industry experts In its 10th anniversary year Transport Security Expo, the industry leading annual gathering of security professionals within the industry, recently unveiled an expanded workshop programme for its forthcoming event. These knowledge centric seminars deliver a rich source of detailed information presented by leading industry experts and the programme has been expanded by popular demand. Reflecting concern exp...

Claritus specialises in offering identification technology solutions IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response and access control/CCTV security systems, announced the acquisition of the Identification Division of Claritus Inc., headquartered in Lincoln, NE, with additional offices in Sioux Falls, SD, Dakota Dunes, SD and Omaha, NE. Claritus specialises in providing identification technology...

Visonic, a brand of Tyco Security Products, and a leading developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge home security and safety systems and components, recently launched the new KF-235 PG2 keyfob. With Visonic’s ground-breaking PowerG wireless technology, the keyfob provides amazing range as well as status indications. The KF-235 PG2 is a small, four-button keyfob used to perform the most common alarm commands: arming/disarming, panic alarm and viewing the alarm system’s status. It el...

The projects total more than USD 2.4 million for Senstar's Latin American subsidiary Senstar Corporation recently announced that it has begun delivery of integrated perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) for two high security prisons in Latin America. The projects total more than $2.4 million USD for Senstar’s Latin American subsidiary, and follow the March 5th announcement of two additional high security prison projects in Latin America of similar value. The core...

Sfitex is the traditional meeting place for international and local security companies to converge The St. Petersburg International Security and Fire (Sfitex) Exhibition, Russia’s longest running security exhibition, will mark its 21st edition on 22nd – 25th October 2012, in St. Petersburg, Russia. in 2011, the event welcomed 16,601 visitors from 38 countries. Sfitex is the traditional meeting place for international and local security companies to converge and pr...

The SIA Government Summit is the premier public policy event in the security industry John Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix, Inc., will moderate a panel discussion on critical infrastructure protection at the 2012 Government Summit presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) June 19-20 in Washington, D.C. Speakers for the panel include Charles Chambers Sr., Vice President, National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc.; William Flynn, Deputy Assistant Secretary, DHS O...

Linear chose Caster to strengthen the dealer base and increase sales through an aggressive PR and awareness campaign Linear, LLC, a pioneer in engineered radio frequency (RF) products and a major supplier of wireless residential security systems, garage door operators, access control solutions and more, proudly announces the hiring of Caster Communications to handle public relations, social media and assist with content development and strategy. Linear LLC chose Caster to bui...

Magicard is pleased to announce the fresh redesign of one of its leading ID card printers: introducing the Enduro+. The Enduro+ provides professional, fraud proof ID card printing technology, helping to reduce costs and make card printing quick, secure and simple. Perfect for schools, colleges and medium sized businesses that print up to 10,000 cards per year, the Enduro+ brings upgraded features to Magicard’s best-selling Enduro card printer. The Enduro+ is affordable and easy to use,...

HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the production release of its next generation EDGE EVO and VertX EVO™ controller platform that brings intelligence and decision-making to the door for advanced and highly customisable networked access control solutions. EDGE EVO and VertX EVO offer an open and scalable development platform for the deployment of a wide range of access control functionality, including remote management option...

Matrox Mura Boards is compatible with Crestron's complete line of control system solutions Matrox Graphics Inc. announced recently that it has joined the Crestron Integrated Partner Program and is working with the control and automation solutions provider to make Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards compatible across Crestron’s complete line of control system solutions. Through this partnership, AV integrators can now seamlessly integrate a Crestron contro...

The programme is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access control Honeywell recently welcomed National Industrial Communications Inc. (NICI) as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The Winnipeg-based integrator provides a broad range of services including CCTV, nurse call systems, wandering patient alerts, access control, intercom and public address systems. Founded in 1998, the company has design...

SeSys' innovative Torch camera has been deployed in counter terror situations across the globe MOBOTIX partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has successfully exhibited at the recent Counter Terror Expo in London with a £7,500 MOBOTIX display stand it won during a recent partner promotion. The "MOBOTIX Live Demo Station Promotion” ran from January 2012 through to March, awarded the partner that met individual quarterly sales targets with a MOB...

Morse Watchmans is known for its outside the box thinking and nowhere is this more evident than with the company’s recently introduced KeyWatcher Touch key control and asset management system. Designed to fulfill the collaborative needs of enterprise-level key control, the advanced key control cabinet goes beyond to offer usability, scalability and integration conveniences that are unique in the marketplace. “KeyWatcher Touch is helping to define key control management for enterpris...

SCADA system by Sicura at Medway is a GUI which interacts with various subsystems Working with its sister company Vital Technology (VT), Sicura Systems has provided a multi-discipline SCADA system at the Medway Tunnel under the River Medway between Strood and Chatham in Kent for Medway Council. The solution has drawn on the versatility of the companies that work together to make up Vital Services Group. The works at Medway have been a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition...

Legacy Marketing to support Samsung's sale of video surveillance and security solutions Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products has added Legacy Marketing to its family of manufacturers’ representatives. Effective immediately, the company will support the sale of Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  “Legacy Marketi...

For the pilot, ASU staff and students were given NFC smartphones containing HID Global’s SIO technology HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company’s mobile access control pilot with Arizona State University (ASU) has been recognised by the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) with the organisation’s inaugural Innovative Technology Award. The award was given to ASU in recognition of the...

MobileCamViewer offers carrier-grade cell phone-based video surveillance and remote monitoring solutions The director of surveillance operations at several Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants in Arkansas required a way to keep a 24/7 watch over two locations without being glued to a chair and has turned to the MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance application from mobiDEOS to accomplish her goal. MobileCamViewer continues to generate interest from seemingly every corner of...

Videx Security's Portal Plus is a networkable access control system with Windows based programming and management software. It can support up to 15000 users and an unlimited number of entrances. Portal Plus allows great flexibility in the design and installation of an access control system, with its modular design and a wide range of robust readers with the latest additions including an external (IP65 rated) finger print reader, a desk mount USB proximity fob/card enrollment reader, compact IP65...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launched the white paper at IFSEC 2012 ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a downloadable white paper to discuss the issues and security solutions available for educational premises, which can improve the student experience. The white paper, entitled, ‘Can we afford to protect our young people?’ is now available and discusses the changing nature of the school and university ‘ecosystem’ in the UK and how this impacts on the...

Partners are also certified for Genetec’s IP video surveillance and access control Genetec, a pioneer in world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the launch of the AutoVu Premier Partner category for North America. The new partner category complements Genetec’s Channel Partner Program by offering end-users access to channel partners who have been recognised by Genetec to be highly skilled and qualified in the installation, maintenance and support of Aut...

The last few years have seen the risk (and also the perceived risk) to mass transportation passengers increase significantly, so there has also been a firm desire to make sure that individuals who enter secure areas do so with full clearance and authentication. This has become a prominent preoccupation for the travel industry, but thankfully the access control sector recognises and embraces these concerns and specialist manufacturer and supplier TDSi is leading the vanguard with regards to makin...

David brings over 25 years of experience in security, access control, gate and home automation Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce David Jones has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, South Central US. David joins Keyscan after serving as a Regional Sales Manager responsible for sales growth in 5 states in the South Central US for Controlled Products Systems Group, the largest Distributor for Gate Automation and Access Control in the US. Prior to CPSG,...

Time&Space is a comprehensive and flexible solution for Access Control and Workforce Management, providing a   multitude of scalable solutions. The software and hardware is fully modular and has been designed to work together seamlessly. Spica's access control hardware is designed to offer the greatest flexibility of installation and configuration; all with as few design variants as possible. Controllers are capable of integrating with a wide variety of branded and unbranded identifica...

Dycon, a leading British developer and manufacturer of advanced, switched mode power supply units, has added an exciting new range of PoE power supplies suitable for a whole variety of applications. The D1800 Series provides a simple way of powering a wide range of network peripherals, without the need for individual localised power supply units. These peripherals include: IP network-based cameras (fixed or PTZ) IP phones Access control systems POS terminals Any other IP devices that req...

The Alpro transom closers are being installed on doors manufactured by Heritage Window Systems Transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware are being installed at Stanmore Place, a luxury landscaped residential project of over 500 apartments in north-west London. The Alpro closers are being installed on doors manufactured by Hampshire-based Heritage Window Systems which are ‘thermally-broken’ meaning that temperature transfer through the doors is minimis...

The ACT equipment used at the college includes the ACTpro 4000 two-door controller The headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons in London is being secured by door controllers and management software from Access Control Technology (ACT) as part of an IP security system. The college promotes and advances excellence in surgical practice and patient care in England and Wales. It is active in supporting surgeons at all stages of their careers and also promotes public understa...

Pincus will oversee Engineering and Product Management for the company Accellion, Inc. announced recently that Jon Pincus has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Products. In this role, Pincus will oversee Engineering and Product Management for the company. Accellion is filling an important business need by addressing security concerns related to BYOD, and the use of free consumer file sharing applications within enterprise organisations. Included within the Accellio...

Public spaces, such as airports, metro systems or railway stations, are commonly full of people and full of life. Whether it is a sense of internationality, the rush of daily commuters or simply the colorful dynamic of a heterogeneous environment, there is always lots to see. In order to uphold this inspiring perception of public areas and to ensure their trouble-free operation, a great deal of work goes on behind the scenes – particularly with regard to safety and security. Due to the ma...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's IFSEC recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory:   See the album with captions

The VideoBadge is a  wireless body worn video system the size of an ID card Fast action and quick decision-making are part and parcel of working on the frontline in the security industry where situations can escalate quickly and without warning. You need equipment which will respond just as quickly and effectively to the task at hand. VideoBadge from Edesix is a wireless body worn video system the size of an ID card; activated by one touch from the operator, it offers bo...