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Thanks to this partnership, Nedap is confident that it will capture a bigger share of the market in ItalyI&SI project management and system integrator of security systems will become Nedap's new Business Partner in Italy. I&SI was founded in 1984 and is extensively present on the Italian territory through subsidiaries and local partners. Thanks to this partnership, Nedap is confident that it will capture a bigger share of the market in Italy."I&SI is a uniquely positioned busine...

 Abloy UK is running a calendar of events at the Academy Abloy UK has hosted its first customer event at the brand new ASSA ABLOY Academy in Portobello, West Midlands, providing locksmiths, access control specialists and systems integrators with an exclusive first look at the new, state-of-the-art training facilities.The Academy includes a fully equipped classroom, showroom and workshop, where customers can attend product presentations, specification seminars and practical installation trai...

The GAI promotes the interests of the whole architectural ironmongery industryThe Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has confirmed SALTO as an affiliate member of the organisation, which is great news for its many AI customers.The GAI isthe United Kingdom's only trade body solely dedicated to promoting the interests of the whole architectural ironmongery industry, Architectural Ironmongers themselves and the manufacturers and wholesalers of Architectural Ironmongery products.SALTO UK...

Representatives from Burg-Wächter and VdS are pleased with the certificate presentationFingerprints result from so-called epidermal ridges on our fingertips. These characteristic skin ridges are unique and inalterable for every human, even for every single finger. The fact that people cannot forget their fingers is one reason why biometric methods of identification are gaining increasing popularity. In close cooperation with scientists at the University of Applied Sciences in Giessen a...

BSIA's tireless lobbying resulted in the Private Security Industry Act of 2001The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is calling for a renewed focus on the licensing of in-house security personnel. "Many people will be shocked to discover that the same licensing law that applies to contracted-out security guards does not apply to those directly employed by a business or retailer to carry out security services on their premises. These staff are normally referred to as in-house secur...

South Horizons Located on Ap Lei Chau on the south coast of Hong Kong Island, South Horizons is a mammoth residential complex with 33 towers in four phases.  Almost a small city unto itself, South Horizons has very complete facilities, including 85,000 square feet of gardens, a primary school, three swimming pools, a popular and elaborate clubhouse complex, and many other recreational facilities.ChallengeWith parameter fencing and security officers at access gates, entry to the residen...

PegaSys is the latest wireless intelligent access control solution from Ingersoll RandIngersoll Rand is delighted to announce that  NT Security has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The Kent-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 South East of England.PegaSys, the lat...

A screen-shot of the SALTO UK websiteSALTO Systems, world leaders in advanced wire free and wireless access control solutions, has just launched a new co.uk version of their main corporate website.Compiled from material featured on the main corporate site as well as specific sections aimed directly at the UK business community, the UK website offers a wealth of information for security specifiers, security consultants, architects, M&E contractors, end-users and more on the latest access cont...

The Hotel chose SALTO's Aelement RFID hotel lock for its sleek looks and cutting edge designGuests at the RRC Hluboká, a new 5-star hotel and spa complex located in the heart of South Bohemia in the Czech Republic, can now experience the latest in contactless access technology with SALTO's new Aelement RFID hotel lock.The first hotel in Eastern Europe to install Aelement, the RRC Hluboká provides accommodation via 36 elegant and luxuriously appointed rooms where guests can rel...

Several new access control products from SALTO were launched into the German marketSALTO Systems, together with long term partner EVVA, report that this year's bi-annual Security Essen event was their best ever. With SALTO product representation on their own and the EVVA stand, both companies were consistently busy from the first to the last day of the show.Security experts, specifiers, end-users and security product installers alike made a point of specifically coming to visit both stands...

The agreement will benefit applications such as access control installations for business and campus sitesLenel Systems International, Inc. and Switzerland based LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, have entered into a license agreement. The relationship allows for integration of Lenel's integrated security solutions with LEGIC advant technology for contactless identification for a wide variety of applications such as ac...

SALTO's access control solution will provide robust and reliable security to the Hargreaves Group SALTO UK and GES Security have won multiple contracts to remove and replace existing access systems in several Hargreaves Group properties in SE England.The Hargreaves Group specialise in commercial and residential property development, investment and management throughout South East England.They have developed over 2,500 homes in East and West Sussex, and developed and retained&n...

ASSA electric strikes were fitted to heighten security to the students' accommodation blocksIronmongery and door hardware manufacturer ASSA was the first port of call for local architectural ironmongers John Planck Ltd. to step up security at Chaucer College when a breach threatened to compromise student safety.Home to over 100 young people, Chaucer College in Canterbury is a residential campus built in partnership with Shumei University, Tokyo. Opened in 1992, the College provides higher e...

British Standards PAS 23 & 24 establish a set of enhanced security performance criteria for productsSALTO Systems together with UK Doorsets Ltd have been awarded Pas 23 & Pas 24 Secured by Design status which also encompasses BS EN 10262000, 10272000 and 122112000 European standards. The same door set configuration was also tested to BS 476 pt 22 for FD30 applications and passed with an impressive over burn margin.Secured by Design (SBD) was established in 1989, and is owned by the Assoc...

Over 60 attendees learnt about the latest developments in the Nordic security marketSALTO Systems, world leaders in advanced wireless access control solutions, recently ran its first access control seminar in the Faroe Islands to provide public sector municipalities and schools, architects, engineers and advisors with a hands-on opportunity to explore the performance, functionality and advantages of the SALTO product line. The archipelago consists of 18 islands situated in the heart of the Gulf...

Onity's in-room safeIn line with its commitment to delivering best in class security products that customers can depend on, UTC Fire & Security announced that it will offer its comprehensive range of security products through four primary brands - Interlogix, Lenel, Supra and Onity. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.This follows an announcement in March 2010 that UTC Fire & Security had acquired GE Security. UTC Fire & Security operates thr...

The main driver for the Brazilian security market has been an increase in property crimeThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a web-based update to its highly-popular 2007 report on the Brazil electronic security market. The Brazil Security Market Report 2010 Update - available in both English and Portuguese - offers a comprehensive look at the market for security and life safety products in one of the world's fastest growing economies. The report offers a user-friendly interface...

The market continues to see an influx of SaaS and web-based access control systemsThe post-recession access control market has inspired new trends, while others have slowed. As Asia continues its quest for the latest technology, and smart card adoption continues to grow in EMEA, the Americas has emerged as the forerunner for SaaS and web-based access control systems. According to the latest statistics from IMS Research, the global access control market is forecast to reach over $1.8 billion...

Bosch integrates the flexible LEGIC smart card technology into its access control solutions LEGIC Identsystems AG, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, welcomes Bosch Sicherheitssysteme, one of the world's leading suppliers of security and access solutions, into its network. LEGIC advant based security systems and components will be used above all in Bosch's access control, time & attendance and biometric applications. Bosch integrates th...

The new SM-4200 reader chip for contactless readers used for personal identificationLEGIC Identsystems Ltd. is presenting a new reader chip generation for contactless readers for personal identification at Security 2010 in Essen, Germany. The smallest chip ever developed by LEGIC impresses with high interoperability and a ready-to-use upgradeable encryption package. Moreover, LEGIC is presenting a further development of the proven authorisation system LEGIC Master-Token System Control (MTSC) whi...

A fire alarm, PAVA system, CCTV, intruder alarm and access control etc form the security solution at the CollegeAn integrated fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb is playing its part in protecting students and staff at a major new campus at the South Cheshire College. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The M&E consultants chose Chubb because of its expertise in delivering total fire and security solutions,...

Kaba Quattro was chosen for its high security and flexibility with extensive master key capabilitiesFujitec is a global organisation specialising in the manufacture, installation and service of Lifts, Escalators and Moving walkways. Fujitec have carried out a number of prestigious projects in the UK providing escalator and moving walkway products in airports, sports stadiums, retail stores and office buildings.Kaba Ltd. was first approached by Fujitec UK Ltd. to supply a key system for the switc...

Kaba's seminar is named 'Security Doors and Access Control Solutions'Kaba Ltd. recently submitted a CPD seminar entitled 'Security Doors and Access Control Solutions' to RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and are delighted to confirm that the seminar has been assessed and approved as conforming to RIBA CPD guidelines. The seminar 'Security Doors and Access Control Solutions' covered the standards and regulations for access control, the benefits of security doors, turnstiles and access...

Abloy UK had opened a new series of seminars with a focus on education, offering industry consultants and end-users the opportunity to find out more about the security issues in this sector.The first ‘Open Door Session', held at ASSA ABLOY Headquarters in Willenhall, included presentations on the different levels of security in a school building, and the importance of complying with current industry standards and Building Regulations. Guests also received an update on the security solution...

Life safety and security systems do not operate in a no-load or stand-by modes and are not designed to be turned offCanadian officials should exempt electronic security and life safety devices from energy efficiency requirements that cannot sensibly be applied to them, SIA and CANASA argued in a joint letter to Natural Resources Canada.Natural Resources Canada is considering efficiency standards that would define energy consumption rules for electronic devices in "stand-by", "no-l...

SALTO exhibited its Aelement RFID lock, Glass Door Lock, Panic Bar Solution etc at the showWith increasing number of hotels opening for business, Dubai's hospitality sector is witnessing a rapid surge in growth after the impact of the global recession last year, say industry experts. While most of the global economies, especially the US and Europe, are still struggling to emerge from the grip of recession, hoteliers in Dubai are looking forward to growing opportunities with large number of new h...

Contactless LEGIC advant based lock from Shanghai United Sea TradingNew mechanical and electronic locking systems are the result of the newly announced partnership between Shanghai United Sea Trading and Switzerland based LEGIC Identsystems Ltd., a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. United Sea Trading can now offer innovative and flexible access solutions to its customers such as banks or commercial buildings. The integration of LEGIC advant te...

The client Aldermary House is a modern multi-tenanted, multi-story office building located in the City of London's "Square Mile" financial district. Aldermary is part of the office portfolio of the Australian diversified property group - Stockland Ventures. The situation Aldermary House is home to eight different businesses, each operating on separate floors within the building. Visitors would buzz the intercom, be granted entry by a security guard at the main reception desk where they would...

velopass enjoys great flexibility offered by the LEGIC advant contactless smart card technologyIf you want to get around quickly and efficiently in Swiss cities like Lausanne, Vevey, Yverdon or Fribourg, then the hassle of looking for somewhere to park or wearing out the soles of your shoes could soon be a thing of the past. An innovative LEGIC based bike sharing system is taking over Switzerland.It's no secret that if you are taking short trips in the inner city, the fastest, cheapest and most...

The DSC7000 beam barricade meets and exceeds Department of State standards for closing time requirements Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that its MP5000 and DSC7000 quick-deploy vehicle barricades will soon be used to defend forward operating bases (FOB) in Afghanistan. A national emergency DPAS (Defence Priority Allocation System) order, issued as part of the Picatinny Arsenal p...