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The event generated lively debate on the ways in which police and private security have worked together Newly-appointed Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice, Damian Green MP, highlighted the clear benefits of private sector involvement in policing at a Parliamentary round table meeting hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) earlier this month. The forthcoming impact of Police and Crime Commissioners and the role of private security companies...

Ingersoll Rand security technology manager to clarify two confusing building codes at BOMA 2012 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, announced that updated standards compliance for new construction, alterations, program accessibility and barrier removal are now in effect and many commercial properties need to make improvements to meet these sta...

SALTO’s XS4 smart locks in brass finish with the latest RFID technology have been installed at the hotel The Lucan Spa Hotel, a long established family hotel and now one of Ireland's premier wedding and conference venues, has just upgraded its guest security arrangements with a tailored electronic access control solution from SALTO Systems. Hotels probably have one of the toughest security tasks of all. On the one hand they have registered guests staying with them but t...

Zertificon, Europe’s largest specialist provider of Email Encryption, Signature and Certificate Management Appliances for Enterprise has released a new Z1 F Series Appliance including a new model aimed at price-sensitive SOHO and SME customers. Z1 Appliances are customised platforms with optimised usability and performance as well as a stylish design. The units offer easy, efficient and trouble free operation of Z1 Server Products in all common IT infrastructures. Zertificon has also part...

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations announces the launch of its new VUgarde2 IP CCTV software suite and an associated range of security surveillance products. VUgarde2 is designed to offer a portfolio of integrated IP surveillance products that offer greater flexibility and systems evolution with regards to monitoring of security. This includes direct integration with TDSi’s powerful EXgarde Access Control software which is to be la...

HID to bring a panel of high profile participants to debate on corporate ID security in a mobile world HID Global’s end user event at Security Essen is set to become one of the most talked about side events of 2012 as the company brings together a strong panel of high profile participants to debate the on-trend question: Is your corporate ID secure in a mobile world? Vodafone’s Head of Corporate Security and Safety, Dr. Rolf Reinema joins the Group Security Cyber...

Xtralis has customers in more than 100 countries and serves more than 60,000 customer sites Xtralis®, the world’s leading provider of early detection and visual verification safety and security solutions, has established its international operating headquarters in Dublin. The company, which has been a pioneer in safety and security for more than 25 years, has customers in more than 100 countries and serves more than 60,000 customer sites through a worldwide network...

Idesco’s solution to overcome an old security problem is a true victory for smart innovative thinking Idesco's newest and most ambitious innovation, AESCO, was honoured as an Innovative Achievement in Access Control Category at Detektor International Awards gala, held at SKYDD Exhibition in Stockholm. According to the jury, “Idesco’s solution to overcome an old security problem is a true victory for smart innovative thinking.” “We’ve been v...

HID Global expands its iCLASS SE platform and adds architectural reader to the German market HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its comprehensive range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at Security Essen in Essen. As well as announcing additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE® platform that provides the highest level of security, privacy and portability, the company is launchi...

Genetec has upgraded Security Center with various new features Security Center, Genetec’s unified security platform, which blends IP license plate recognition, video surveillance and access control into one easy-to-use platform, introduces a host of new features. Genetec, a leading producer of world-class IP unified security platforms, is attending the Essen Security trade show from September 25 to 28, 2012 in Essen, Germany. In its third consecutive year at this event,...

CNL’s IPSecurityCenter offers a single common operating platform for organisations critical security systems CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the deployment of an Arabic language version of its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution as part of a localisation project supporting customers in the Middle East. IPSecurityCenter provides a single Common Operating Platform (COP) for all of an organi...

Recognised as the second largest supermarket group in Britain, and part of the Wal-Mart family, ASDA stores have become a household name amongst thousands of families in the UK, providing high quality products at competitive prices. With an increasing demand for high security, ASDA understood that it was now more important than ever to take appropriate action in securing stock and protecting employees in the chain’s 300 branches. In considering security alternatives, the company recognised...

The iCLASS SE platform also supports Seos digital keys from HID Global parent company ASSA ABLOY HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its new iCLASS® Seos™ card has been selected by the ASIS International organisation as a winner of the 2012 ASIS Accolades Security’s Best competition, which recognises the industry’s most innovative new technologies, products and services. Judges representing a cross-sector o...

Smart card credentials are expected to lead the next generation of credentials The $400 million global access control credential market is set to be rejuvenated by smart cards and near-field communication (NFC), according to a new study published by IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc. Smart card credentials, which represent approximately 40 percent of the global credential market, are expected to lead the next generation of credentials used for physical access control...

INSIDE Secure and TazTag introduced the TazPad V2, a fully featured seven-inch Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich, or ICS) tablet computer that gives solution providers an ideal solution for use in mobile banking, stock management, payment, ticketing, access control, identity and other sensitive and secure applications. Available now from TazTag, the new TazPad tablet combines the EMVCo-certified secure near field communication (NFC) capabilities provided by the INSIDE Secure SecuRead NFC modul...

Interlogix releases TruVision Mobile - a new remote video management application Interlogix®, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, releases its new high-resolution analog cameras as well as TruVision™ Mobile, a new remote video management application, at the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Philadelphia. Interlogix is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologi...

The PSIA has released seven systems specifications built with broad industry support Leading access control, intrusion detection, managed service providers, physical security information management (PSIM), video, and video storage vendors demonstrated the "plug and play" interoperability of their Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA)-compliant systems today during a series of demonstrations at ASIS 2012. The demonstrations showcased the utility of PSIA's newest s...

QNAP Systems, Inc. officially launched its latest business-class TS-x69L series Turbo NAS. The new TS-x69L series, available in 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8-drive versions, is powered by a high performance dual-core IntelAtom processor, equipped with 1GB DDR3 RAM, which can be upgraded to 3GB optionally. With support for SATA 2.5", 3.5" HDD and SSD up to 4TB, and with dual USB 3.0 ports for high-speed backup, the TS-x69L NAS series is compatible with Microsoft Windows OS, Linux/UNIX, and the latest Mac OS...

C24 Interactive, a brand within Connect24, which is part of Tyco Security Products, is now available at central stations across North America, providing security installing dealers with an interactive life safety and lifestyle service solution to offer to their customers. By integrating with the DSC PowerSeries line of control panels, C24 Interactive enables consumers to stay connected to their home, family, and small businesses via the web, mobile phone, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch and Android phon...

CloudPass has been designed specifically for government agencies to provide maximised security Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, announced the introduction of its newest software product, CloudPass, a Physical Access Control System (PACS) designed to assist federal government agencies in meeting Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) with a solution that also enables them to transition simply and economically to the cloud....

Gallagher, the internationally established experts in security systems technology, has released the latest version of its premium integrated security solution, the Gallagher Command Centre 7.05. A highly resilient and flexible solution, this newly upgraded security software uses smart phone enabled technology to protect against potential attack and enables users to manage and monitor security with a single application. Building on Gallagher’s recent HBUS RS485 communications protocol for...

Videx, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic access control systems, is proud to announce the release of its new CyberKey smart key.The CyberKey II is a programmable smart key that operates as part of the CyberLock access control system. The CyberKey II electronic key serves as an authorising credential within the CyberLock system. It contains a rechargeable battery that powers the key and energises the electronic lock cylinder when the two devices make contact. Each ke...

The involvement of representative bodies is a key part of the IQ stakeholder engagement strategy The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has become the latest representative body from the security industry to become a member of Industry Qualifications. As a representative member of IQ, IPSA will play an important role in shaping the IQ offer for the security sector, in addition to working with IQ on the development of qualifications to support IPSA training...

In existence since the late 1930s, the Trenton Housing Authority (THA) provides decent and affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents throughout the city of Trenton, New Jersey, USA. Its mission is to provide safe and sanitary housing for residents and to lead them toward self-sufficiency. For the past 30 years, the THA has served nearly 2,000 households. Today, the THA is an autonomous body that is chartered by the State of New Jersey, partially funded by the federa...

A10 Networks, the technology leader in Application Networking, recently announced a new trial version of its SoftAX virtual machine (VM). SoftAX is a software-based AX Series Application Delivery Controller (ADC) with the same full range of Layer 4-7 load balancing, application acceleration and security features, helping customers and cloud providers to rapidly build cloud environments and deploy as needed based on demand. With SoftAX, which can be installed on commodity hardware atop a hypervis...

Banknote Watch provides useful and accessible information to the public, businesses and police Banknote Watch recently launched a new website – www.banknotewatch.org - to renew its commitment towards providing useful and accessible information about stolen banknotes to members of the public, businesses and the Police. The crime prevention initiative aims at preventing criminals from profiting from the proceeds of crime by raising awareness about the provenance of staine...

Access 8 CD 5 2.0 AES readers are a part of Idesco's popular eco20 family and consumes 60% less energy Idesco’s Access 8 CD 5 2.0 AES readers have already been deployed in a number of highly secure customer installations.  Reader-host data flow in these sites is cloaked beneath 128-bit AES ciphers which is virtually impossible to crack. Further, as a member of Idesco’s popular eco20 family, it consumes 60 % less energy than similar readers on the market. ...

Genetec's Security Center blends license plate recognition, video surveillance and access control into one platform At the upcoming ASIS trade show and conference on booth #3514, Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, will showcase the latest advances in its unified security platform, Security Center, which blends license plate recognition (LPR), video surveillance and access control into one ea...

TDSi's programme helps partners to achieve the specific modules required for the next level of competency TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations, has launched its ‘Gateway’ installer training programme to offer its partners the highest levels of product knowledge and support.  Gateway has been carefully designed to ensure that TDSi’s Authorised, Gold and Platinum level installer partners have everyth...

TKH will release its FlinQ 4.0 GUI that provides an intuitive security management solution TKH Security Solutions recently announced it will participate in the Security Essen 2012 trade show from September 25th through the 28th (hall 3, booth 411). Each access control, video surveillance, and security management solution is proven to perform effectively in actual security applications, including with situation-specific video analytics algorithms. TKH Security Solutions will de...