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Videx, an expert in door entry and access control, has expanded its GSM range, introducing a new device compatible with its flagship VX2200 system, both 2 wire audio and 6 wire video versions, that enables audio calls to be made from any of the VX2200 entrances to a mobile phone or land line. Strengthening Videx’s presence in the GSM entry market, the 2270 is a 2G/3G device which is suitable for new and existing systems within residential apartments. It has the ability to call up to 180 a...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, introduces an updated JO series video intercom which enables homeowners and small businesses to control front-door access onsite or from virtually anywhere using a cloud-based mobile app. The new entry-level unit also has built-in options for recording visitors. The updated JO Series provides door access using the best of both worlds – a hard-wired, in-home master station with 7-inch screen for instan...

Finnish locking solutions provider Abloy and racing driver Valtteri Bottas have signed a collaboration agreement at the launch of its renewed ABLOY brand to approximately 700 Abloy employees in Joensuu, Finland. With this collaboration, Abloy will start to implement its renewed ABLOY brand among its customers, partners and employees worldwide. Abloy is expanding its international business operations, and the company plans to enhance the visibility and awareness of the ABLOY brand outside Finlan...

HID Global®, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces that its IdenTrust® business was named the number one certification authority in the world for the second year in a row, according to the latest independent research results from W3Techs, a technology survey company that consistently tracks the SSL certificate market. As the market pioneer for digital certificates, IdenTrust is now used by 31.1% of all websites, more than doubling its user base since 2018. IdenTrust digita...

Cognitec’s research and development team has finalised the next generation of the company’s face matching algorithm, resulting in new releases of the complete product portfolio containing this superior technology. For this algorithm, Cognitec reported remarkable leaderboard positions in the NIST Ongoing Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) 1:1, ahead of all face recognition companies with well-established market presence and products.  Top-ten ranking in accuracy tests Cognite...

Optex Co., Ltd, a renowned sensor manufacturer, has launched a new series of outdoor PIRs in EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) and in South and North America that offer 180° detection coverage and 12m/40ft radius to detect any intrusion around a residential or commercial building. The WX Infinity series comprises two wired and two wireless models available either as the standard or anti-masking version. The new models are built upon Optex’s extensive track record in providing outst...

Delivering secure remote access to the smart home with KNX, the Gira S1, available from Ivory Egg, enables users to remotely connect to their KNX smart home with total security. How? The Gira S1 ensures that all communication is encrypted and secure as the server for the Gira device portal is located in Germany and is subject to German data protection laws. This ensures that stringent data protection standards are applied so all Gira customers are fully protected with safe and secure technology...

Cohesive Technologies is going to exhibit with Yeastar at InfoComm India 2019. It is surely a right platform for the businesses to move towards advancement and learn new benchmarks of the AV industry. Cohesive Technologies will demonstrate all enterprises technology needs with Yeastar and also demonstrate the all Audio Visual communication, broadcast, and enterprise technology products of Yeastar. Such as IP PBXs which are most important for every type of business including the Audio Visual Sol...

User authentication deficiencies, endpoint data leakage and excessive user permissions are the three most common cybersecurity risks facing health systems and hospitals, according to new data from Clearwater CyberIntelligence Institute. At the HIMSS19 Global Conference and Exhibition, February 11-15, 2019 in Orlando, Florida, ELATEC will be demonstrating its uniquely flexible radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, which mitigates these issues by strengthening user authentication for acce...

Matrix, a manufacturer and pioneer in telecom and security solutions, is participating at INDIA ELECTRONICS EXPO & INDIASOFT, Hyderabad, India, from 4th to 5th Feb 2019. Matrix will be unveiling its recently launched COSEC ARGO. Matrix will also be exhibiting its other video surveillance, people mobility and telecom solutions at the event. Matrix will be showcasing its new extreme series of network video recorder (NVRX) at the event. This NVR is equipped with 4K decoding capacity and charac...

MIWA LOCK CO., LTD. is a lock manufacturer and system integrator dedicated to fulfilling the highest security requirements and customer’s needs. MIWA, with their ALV2 Electronic hotel locks, provide high-performance door locking solutions and have now added secure mobile room keys to their product offering by using LEGIC’s SM-6300 reader IC and mobile service LEGIC Connect. Works with RFID, NFC and BLE MIWA has designed a new electronic hotel lock with LEGIC’s multi-standard...

Rosslare Enterprises Ltd., global provider of professional security solutions, announces that it has been awarded CE (RED) 2017 Edition, and FCC (CFR 47 – Part 15.B) certification on its new AY-U920BT and AY-H915BT UHF SMART BLE-ID and long-range UHF Readers.“We are very pleased to be able to present these products to North America and European Union channel partners that are certified to operate within the radio equipment limits of those countries,” said Ezra Ozer, Director of...

Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G), a manufacturer of high-quality mechanical and electronic locks, announces that OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire S&G from Stanley Black & Decker. The transaction is anticipated to be completed in Q1 2019. Financial terms were not disclosed. Established in 2005, OpenGate Capital specialises in the acquisition and operation of businesses to create new value through operational improvement, innovation a...

CDVI, global access control manufacturer firm, announced new innovative products to its extensive range of access control solutions. From Bluetooth keypads and stylish DESFire readers to their ATRIUM Online Access Control, this one-stop-shop offers its UK and Irish customers cutting-edge and efficient solutions for private and public buildings.   “Our experience as an access control manufacturer truly makes CDVI the installer’s choice. Thanks to innovative products answeri...

HID Global®, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces that it was the top-selling Temenos MarketPlace provider in 2018. HID Global’s authentication solution is made readily available through the MarketPlace to banks using the Temenos T24 Core Banking solution. Offering HID Global security solutions on the Temenos MarketPlace brings a new level of trust to banks around the world at a lower cost and with a faster deployment time. Threats against banks are evolving. With a shi...

Asset protection specialist VPS Security Services, warns that the ongoing Brexit saga is likely to lead to a rise in vacant properties, both commercial and residential, as property developers and investors are even more reluctant to move forward with their UK real estate strategies. Despite a serious housing shortage, there remain over 200,000 homes in the UK that have been empty for 6 months or longer, and as commercial rentals slow down, especially in the retail sector, there is a growing mov...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's OEM for RFID credentials and readers, announces that it has moved into its expanded new facility in San Jose, Calif. Since 2003, Farpointe Data has become the trusted OEM partner for premium RFID readers and credentials and the only full-line producer of proximity, smart card, long range and 2nd generation mobile smart phone credentials and readers in various formats for access control professionals around the world. Extremely competitive pricing "...

Pulse Secure, the provider of Secure Access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, announces the global launch of their new Access Now Partner Program. Designed to offer partners the opportunity to establish themselves as a go-to source with a solution in Secure Access, Access Now provides an enhanced opportunity for top line revenue and bottom line profit growth while setting them apart from the competition. “Enterprises are looking to fortify cyber defences, be more respon...

John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Our Poole facility is at the heart of TDSi’s UK and international operations, the vital hub for our worldwide distribution, sales and support. As such, Nicky has an important role in ensuring TDSi continues to offer top-class service to our customers and partners.” Best security solutions Nicky also commented, “I am very pleased to be joining the TDSi team and to be overseeing our key Poole facility. TDSi’s team h...

nuPSYS—a pioneer in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for physical security, infrastructure, and networks—is pleased to announce its 3D-Advanced Mapping integrated with the Milestone-Canon Video Management System as a plug-&-play 3D-plugin, which was shown live at Intersec 2019. nuSIM is a visual 3D-mapping solution that allows assets, cameras, sensors, alarms, partitions, and critical points to be accurately plotted onto a 3D mapping surface. This integration will enable opera...

In a boost to Thailand’s smart city and digital infrastructure sectors, the organisers of Secutech Thailand, Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, have announced that the 7th edition of the fair will be co-located with Digital Thailand Big Bang 2019. The two fairs will take place from 28 – 31 October 2019 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, providing trade visitors with plenty of cross-sector sourcing opportunities. Secutech Thailand is widely recognised...

Ivory Egg, specialists in KNX intelligent building technology solutions, have announced the launch of a brand-new training program for 2019 in order to help system integrators develop all the skills they need to sell, specify, commission and maintain KNX projects. New Sales & Specification Course Following the release of the KNX Association’s update to the standardised KNX Basic and Advanced Courses, Ivory Egg have taken the opportunity to refresh their entire training program, inclu...

Konica Minolta has confirmed to expand the common development projects focusing the new video/IoT platform with MOBOTIX to min. € 3 million during the financial year 2018/19. “MOBOTIX is a strategic partner for Konica Minolta and we have seen very good progress with the common development during the past year why it will be further expanded to develop innovative video technology even faster,” says Yuji Ichimura, Senior Executive Officer of Konica Minolta. Increased focus on cy...

Matrix Comsec, global manufacturer and provider of Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in IT EXPO 2019 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida to be held from 30th Jan to 1st Feb 2019. Matrix will be showcasing its comprehensive range of people mobility management, IP video surveillance and unified communication solutions at the event. Matrix is known for its customer centric, innovative range of solutions for unified communications, IP video surveillance, access control and time-attendance app...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced its annual Summit will take place this year on 21st March 2019 at The Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham.  Strengthening partnerships In its sixth year, this highly popular, informative and free to attend one day event offers an opportunity for approved companies to gain insights on industry developments, products, technology and business from recognised experts and security industry leaders. It’s a quick and convenient way to...

Camden Door Controls has announced the introduction of its new CX-ED 1079 5/8" latch projection and CX-ED 1079D 3/4” latch projection strikes. Each of these Grade 1 ‘Universal’ ANSI strikes, complete with three faceplates, are now available without monitoring. They provide the best strike value for installers when monitoring is not required. 12/24V AC/DC selectable, they offer fail safe/fail secure operation. 'Universal' electric strikes These 'Universal' electric strikes are...

MOBOTIX exhibited for the 12th time at Intersec Dubai 2019. They showcased their solutions to this worldwide event which has shown a continuous growing and evolving trend over the past years. Along with the latest product releases and new innovations such as MOBOTIX NAS, MOBOTIX MOVE Range, the next generation video management software MOBOTIX Management Center (MxMC) 2.0, MOBOTIX is proving a deeper look into solutions applicable to all industries and needs that include: Facial Recognition...

Honeywell announced the launch of Pro-Watch 4.5, the latest iteration of its flagship connected security platform for enterprise and critical infrastructure markets, is available beginning January 2019. Incorporating new features as well as program updates, Pro-Watch 4.5 meets the latest industry compliance requirements, reduces total cost of ownership and increases operator productivity with improved flexibility and scalability from single site to global deployment. Pro-Watch 4.5 security plat...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, announced the availability of its HID Origo cloud platform that opens a brand-new world of opportunities for partners to create more seamless and intuitive workplace experiences that are built on HID’s proven access control infrastructure. The platform combines HID’s technologies for mobile IDs (and location services in the future) with its expansive access control architecture to bring together physical security and a wid...

Viking Electronics, Inc., a USA-based manufacturer of over 500 security and communication products, will be spotlighted in the nationally recognised production called Manufacturing Marvels, on January 31, 2019 on The FOX Business Network. Manufacturing Marvels Created by award winning producers Bob and Jerry May of Marvel Production Group, LLC and narrated by acclaimed former FOX and ABC anchor John Criswell, the segment spotlights Viking’s roll as a leader in the security and communicat...