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Ping Identity, global identity defined security solutions provider, has announced new programs and benefits for its Technology Alliance and Channel Program partners, including a new online partner directory, app integrations catalog, education and training services, on-demand resources, and enhanced services designed to improve partner products and drive business. Ping is also recognising Microsoft, Optiv and ProofID for their shared commitment to deliver innovative identity solutions to the mar...

Evolis announces the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Tokyo, Evolis Japan K.K. The globally renowned French card issuance company designs, manufactures and commercialises a complete range of personalisation and issuance solutions for plastic cards in various markets such as retail, hospitality, banking or public administrations across the globe.Evolis has been present since 2008 in Japan through a distributor. The creation of a local subsidiary aims at strengthening relations with local...

In preparation for ISC West, the largest converged security and public safety industry trade show, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified the top technology advancements to look out for at ISC West 2019. The “Top 8,” presented with ISC Security Events, represent the key technology advancements impacting the converged security and public safety landscape. The “Top 8” security technologies at ISC West 2019: Cloud Artificial intelligence Robotics/autono...

Videonetics, global visual computing platform development company, is all set to launch its latest Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning-enabled Unified Video Computing Platform for vertical markets, including enterprise, industrial, education, IT Parks, healthcare and hospitality at FSIE 2019, India’s most comprehensive event for fire safety & security, scheduled from 28th February to 2nd March in Mumbai, India. AI and Deep Learning framework Powered by its patented and award-...

Genetec Inc., global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence has announced a new version of Security Center, the company’s open-architecture platform that unifies video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. With customisable live dashboards, enhanced privacy protection features, a brand-new map-driven mobile app, and new functionalities that help users actively monitor...

Traka is exhibiting at Data Centre World on 12-13 March at ExCeL London to launch an exclusive product solution, designed to ensure the highest level security of data assets. Traka, the provider of innovative key and equipment management systems will be demonstrating its world-renowned experience on stand D378, together with its capability to deliver incomparable functionality and integration capability. Infrastructure environments Visitors will be able to see the latest in security technolog...

Fingerprint Cards' (Fingerprints) technology has been selected by Gemalto to bring additional performance to its next generation of dual interface payment cards. Gemalto, the world provider of digital security, will offer biometric EMV payment cards to its bank customers, using Fingerprints' T-Shape sensor and licensing the recently-launched Biometric Software Platform for payments. The initial order confirms the commitment of both companies to accelerate the deployment of biometric payment car...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces that its IdenTrust Enterprise Solution has been certified compliant with SAFE-BioPharma Association’s digital identity and signature standards, paving the way for the association’s global member companies to confidently deploy the solution. SAFE-BioPharma Association was created by the biopharmaceutical industry and its regulators, and the standards developed are now used to provide global high-assurance identity trust...

It has been announced that next year will see IFSEC move to a brand-new dateline of 19 - 21 May and welcome three prestigious events alongside it at ExCeL London; Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX), Ambition and Forensics Europe Expo. Focal point for security industry Building on a rich history of the two exhibitions - IFSEC steeped in the trade and commercial security world and Security & Counter Terror Expo immersed in national security – the collaboration of these key event...

Iris ID, global provider of iris recognition technology, and GenKey, a trusted provider of biometric identification solutions, has announced the integration of iris recognition cameras and matching engine into GenKey’s biometric ID platform, to provide an all-in-one solution for various biometric registration and verification initiatives. Advanced security and privacy Iris ID iCAM TD100 and iCAM T10 cameras and IrisAccelerator matching engine have been integrated into GenKey’s ID s...

Open Options, global provider of innovative access control solutions, has announced a new incentive program for their certified dealer channel. The program offers two tiers of status, Advantage and Advantage Platinum, which are determined by specific criteria including annual sales, new Open Options sites sold, software maintenance coverage as well as dealer technician training requirements.  Exceeding expectations “We are extremely excited to introduce this program to our dealer c...

The PSIA will show continued momentum for its Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) spec at ISC West 2019. “In past demos we were able to show some exchange of records between PACS systems, but this year we will have six vendors, and demonstrate existing employee identity data sets, which can be passed to other systems in the security environment beyond having just a clean start,” said David Bunzel, Executive Director of the PSIA. Commercial PLAI agent One of the critical...

any2any is offering mobile services to enterprises and co-working space providers. They operate a cloud-based solution enabling secure and dynamic access to spaces. Configured to match the dynamic security needs of companies, building owners, and space providers, LEGIC and any2any have entered an official partnership. The aim is to further the use of LEGIC technology in enterprises and the flexible shared space market. LEGIC – any2any integration any2any welcomes the opportunity to partn...

Global biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) has announced its Biometric Software Platform for payments, named FPC-BEP, targeting payment cards, wearables and USB dongles. The platform has been tailored to optimise the performance of its small and power-efficient biometric sensors for payments, which include the FPC1300-series and T-Shape module. Fingerprints can now offer card and device makers a complete hardware and software solution to secure biometric authentication and ma...

People and vehicle access control specialists Nortech will be exhibiting some exciting new products at Parkex 2019 this April. Ideal for businesses that want to know more about people and vehicle access solutions and their benefits, the South Wales-based company will be launching its new 8 Series detector range, debuting its next generation Nedap ANPR Access V2 and showing its popular Variable Message Sign (VMS) system. Extensive experience Nortech has supplied products and solutions to the s...

Abloy UK is delighted to announce that its Digital Transformation team has been awarded CLIQ Competence Centre by ABLOY certification, becoming the only approved centre of excellence for CLIQ in the UK and Ireland, and one of only six certified CLIQ Competence Centres globally. Abloy believes the future of locking and access control is a combination of digital communications and precision mechanical products. For several years the company has invested in developing CLIQ technology to deliver th...

3xLOGIC, global provider of integrated and intelligent security solutions, has announced its launch into the European market, bringing with it a wealth of knowledge and expertise. A renowned innovator in server and cloud-based security technology for over 15 years, the US-headquartered organisation is now part of STANLEY Products & Solutions (SPS), joining PAC/GDX and PACOM within SPS to build the strongest, most innovative security manufacturer in the industry. The businesses will continue...

How does France organise its rescue services? What does civil defense look like in Italy? And what are the techniques and tactics used by American firefighters to combat forest fires? The answers to these and other questions will be provided at the upcoming Interschutz trade fair, which runs from 15 to 20 June 2020 in Hanover, Germany. On three dedicated days of the six-day show, individual countries will be in the spotlight – France on Tuesday, Italy on Wednesday and the United States on...

Neurotechnology, global provider of deep learning-based solutions, robotics and high-precision biometric identification technologies, has reported the latest FVC-onGoing test results for their Palm Print recognition algorithm. Palm Print, part of Neurotechnology’s MegaMatcher SDK, was ranked as the most accurate for both full and partial palm prints, as the fastest partial palm print matcher and the fastest full-print matcher out of the five most accurate matchers. Neurotechnology’s...

DigiCert, Inc., global provider of TLS/SSL, IoT and PKI solutions; Utimaco, one of the world’s top three Hardware Security Module providers; and Microsoft Research, a provider of quantum-safe cryptography, announced a successful test implementation of the “Picnic” algorithm, with digital certificates used to encrypt, authenticate and provide integrity for connected devices commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). This proof of concept provides a path toward a full...

LifeSafety Power Inc. understands the challenges of today’s security integrator and end user. It knows that labour savings, standardisation and being able to generate real-time data and status on the health and viability of locks, access control, batteries and other connected components is critical to system reliability and resiliency. Minimise errors during installation With those principals as its guide, LifeSafety Power will feature its award-winning networked power management solutio...

Matrix Comsec, a manufacturer and provider of security and telecom solutions, is participating in ISC WEST 2019, Las Vegas, USA on 10th April 2019. Matrix will be showcasing its comprehensive range of IP video surveillance, people mobility management - an innovative range of access control and time-attendance solutions at the event. Both these solutions are specifically designed for large and multi-location enterprises, SME and SMB organisations. Matrix is known for offering technology driven,...

Production and customer processes at global steel fencing systems manufacturer, Zaun Ltd. have been through the mill of audits in recent weeks – by customers, the security ratings standards body and an international certification agency. Re-accredited to SR4 to SR1 ratings Firstly, Zaun’s processes have been re-certified to the 2015 standard of ISO9001 by Bureau Veritas. The 2015 standard puts more emphasis than its 2008 predecessor on stakeholder impacts and requires greater aware...

People and vehicle access control specialist, Nortech is now offering long-range vehicle and driver identification tags to grant seamless access to approaching vehicles. Nedap TRANSIT reader range Designed to accompany the popular TRANSIT reader range from Nedap, the tags are ideal for use in staff car parks, for priority vehicle control, industrial site access control, fleet and parking management. Key features include simultaneous driver and vehicle identification, a reading distance of up...

As a prominent Intercom and Access Control brand, Fermax attended the 21st edition of Intersec Dubai, the largest security exhibition in MENA. The Spanish company presented their latest innovations to integrate multiple applications for smart homes on door entry systems. In 2019 Fermax has taken the leap to networkable devices and the integration of multiple applications in residential buildings, managing to merge security systems and smart homes’ applications to lead this trend and offer...

Incorporating the Storm Interface V.R. Keypad, the RXSK offers a very high level of vandal resistant construction and durability. Functional robust construction Particularly suited for use in unsupervised locations and harsh environments this powerful and secure reader has a clean and functional robust construction. Rated for continuous use in exposed environments the unit is moulded using tough polycarbonate plastics, with captured tactile metal keypad buttons offering accessibility to those...

NEC Corporation announced the development of a ‘Person Re-identification Technology’ that is capable of matching images of people whose figures are partially hidden from cameras, even if the image is taken from behind or from the side. This technology analyses the entire appearance of a person's photo image, such as their clothes and body shape, to determine whether they match with other images of people. Using the image analysis and deep learning technologies that NEC has cultivate...

As strong, heritage brands in the high security and rail industries, CLCS, ILS and Kaye each offer their own specialisms and sector expertise. By bringing these well-known brands together under one new group, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland will provide a stronger, more comprehensive offering to different sectors. High security locking solutions Each brand enjoys its own areas of expertise, with CLCS a prominent supplier of high-security locks to custodial, secure healthcare, gov...

LOCKEN’s innovative cable free access control, based on contactless technology, provides maximum reliability and the most robust access management solution on the market, guaranteeing instant opening. Access management solution Connected via a Bluetooth module and combined with smartphone technology, the new key opens up an infinite range of services for the user. Cylinders are installed without wiring and are resistant to all climatic conditions (IP69). The solution is certified by ATE...

Genetec Inc., global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions has announced that Mercury Security, part of HID Global, global player in the OEM access control technology segment, awarded Genetec the highest level in their partner program, Platinum Premier. The Platinum Premier status recognises Mercury's select business partners who demonstrate continued market growth, strong integration with Mercury solutions, and shared interest in...