Biometric Security - News

 Representatives from the Westfield Derby Shopping Centre team who won the Best Team award - Midlands.  From the left is Gary Summerfield (Security Manager Westfield Shopping Towns Ltd), Bill Muskin (VSG Chairman), Shane Horsley, Michael Carson, Martin Burgess, Paul Leary (all VSG), John Bates (BSIA), Steve Buswell and Paul Wesson (also VSG)Thanks to the outstanding performance and dedication of its staff, VSG, the UK's fastest growing provider of security services, was a winner seven...

 The new face recognition system assures boarding pass authenticationC-True Imaging Ltd. (C-True) is introducing the C-Gate system, a boarding pass authentication solution using face recognition technology. The C-GATE system assures that ticketed passengers will be allowed to board only their proper flight.The system was launched at IATA's AVSEC 2008 conference, in Seoul, South Korea and gained substantial interest by aviation security officials.C-Gate offers an innovative breakthrough solu...

 IDTECK's latest developments of access control products will be on display at the IDTECK boothIDTECK will be exhibiting its wide range of products at the INTERSEC 2009 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE from January 18-20, 2009.At this three day event, you will have the opportunity to witness and experience IDTECK's latest innovations first-hand. IDTECK will be showing advanced security integration adequate for large scaled enterprise system. IDTECK's upgra...

    Peter Romanov, Business Development DirectorSecurity systems specialist Niscayah has announced its membership of the international ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), along with concurrent sponsorship participation of the ATMIA's ATM Security 2008 Conference in London (27-28 Oct 2008). As the leading provider of security systems support to the UK's retail banking sector, Niscayah has a 20-plus year history of involvement with ATM security.  "Increasing diversification...

 Cognitec Systems to feature on Alexander Haig's 21st Century BusinessCognitec Systems - a leader in face recognition technology and systems, today announced that it is going to be featured on Alexander Haig's 21st Century Business Television series."We are very pleased with the opportunity afforded to us by 21st Century Business to disseminate Cognitec's vision and product offering.  Over the last few years, Cognitec has achieved a leadership position within the face recogni...

  The LEGIC advant security concept is based on a physical Master Token in the form of a contactless Smart CardLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading provider of contactless Smart Card technology for personal identification, presented new functionalities of its well-proven LEGIC advant technology at Security 2008 in Essen / Germany.  The company is adding advanced functions to its Master-Token System Control™ (MTSC) physical security system, which provides end-users in particular...

Paul Naldrett, managing director of HID Global, EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa)HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Paul Naldrett has been named managing director of HID Global, EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa), reporting to Tony Ball, global vice president of Sales and Marketing, Identity and Access Management (IAM). In his new role, Mr. Naldrett will be responsible for the strategic deve...

 Use of contactless LEGIC technology in Océ's office opens new possibilities The Licence partnership between Océ and LEGIC® yields innovative office solutions.Océ (Switzerland) AG, a well-known provider of highly developed printing and copying systems, is a new licence partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading developer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification purposes.  Océ now integrates contactless technology into its o...

IDTECK, South Korea based RFID and biometrics manufacturer is to hold an educational seminar in Dubai for its valuable buyers and distributors.  Participants will be invited from all over the world to attend this annual event.  The main focus of this seminar is to offer the opportunity for the buyers and distributors from different regions to present their product application and case studies to share different uses of wide ranges of IDTECK products.  Another issue on the age...

The SECURITY 2008 global fair will present itself as the driving force behind and the hub of the security and fire protection sectors.  On October 7-10 this year, the leading international fair will be the meeting place of the security experts from all over the world.  Over 1,100 exhibitors from around 50 nations are expected to come to Messe Essen in order to show their innovations in the products and services fields.  They will offer a multifaceted programme in all the areas of...

The issues surrounding surveillance and security are never static and so require the development of new technologies to keep up with the changing demands.  In response, the electronic security sector has developed a very dynamic approach to introducing new technologies.You will be able to see first hand a range of fascinating advancements at LIVE08, a few of which are mentioned below.Axis, the world leader in network video, now announces the first products with H.264 in a new generation of...

 Former Mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani, will be a keynote speaker at ISC East 2008  ISC East 2008 will feature keynote speaker Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and former U.S. presidential candidate at 11AM on October 29 in Hall 1E.  ISC East is scheduled for October 29-30, 2008 from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, NY. Giuliani was selected to speak at ISC East because of his vast knowledge of New York City's infrastructure, how it operates...

Munich-based manufacturer PCS Systemtechnik GmbH is Swiss technology enterprise LEGIC Identsystems Ltd's latest licence partner.  This hardware manufacture and software publisher for data collection systems is now a member of the worldwide LEGIC partner network and in future it will offer an extended portfolio of LEGIC based products and total solutions for contactless smart card technologies for personal identification. PCS Systemtechnik already uses LEGIC technology, especially for access...

Paxton Access, the manufacturer of the Net2 access control system, has opened a  to satisfy the increasing demand for their products.  The news highlights Paxton Access' continuing success story and the popularity of their systems amongst installation companies and system users. The company's philosophy of producing high quality systems that are straightforward to install and easy to administer is paying dividends.  Their flagship system Net2 has been highly praised for providing...

Panasonic System Solutions Europe (PSSEU) has selected five new work placement students to join the EU marketing team on a year long placement to build upon its business growth overseas. The placement students will be working alongside professionals on projects including events and exhibitions, website and portal design, advertising, and media relations to support and strengthen the existing central marketing team.  The newly appointed recruits include Luke Hansford who will be responsible...

The new logo of Security illustrates: more than ever, fire protection is one of the decisive subjects in the security sector.  Security Essen will now give this section more space.  For the first time, one complete hall will be reserved for suppliers in the security segment of fire protection.  "Fire Prevention" will be the title under which the fire protection sector will congregate in Hall 12.Compact in one place - this concept convinced the exhibitors immediately.&nbs...

The Verification Station, manufactured by Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of access control and security management solutions, has been selected by Buildings Magazine as a 2008 Editors' Choice Top Product Pick.  The winning product is featured in the June issue of Buildings Magazine.  Buildings Magazine is the leading publication targeting commercial building owners and operators in North America. "Finally [...] a high-end, cost-effective biometric system for more stringent sec...

Siemens access control and building automation combines to bring significant savings on energy bills. A focus for Siemens Building Technologies at IFSEC 2008 was the company's Corporate Social Responsibility programme and particularly ways in which Siemens are addressing the reduction of energy usage An example on the stand was a recent project in Rotterdam in which Siemens Building Technologies combined access control with the management of heating and lighting using Siemens SiPass and Synco pr...

The 1st of June 2008 saw the official birth of a new name in UK security and fire systems provision - Niscayah Limited.The date marked the culmination of the visual identity change and renaming process for the staff and offices of the former Bell Security.The business, established in 1986, announced at the turn of the year that it would follow its parent, Niscayah Group (formerly Securitas Systems), into the new branding programme designed to provide a unified, international identity for the spe...

If money were no object in enhancing the security of students, staff, visitors and assets, university security managers would specify enhanced electronic access control systems, upgrade their CCTV - in particular to IP-based systems, install cameras that cover considerably larger areas, and introduce facial recognition software, according to a new report by Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems. The report, which looks into how technology is used across 10 universities, highlights its...

BQT Solutions, a company already well established in the provision of access control, biometrics and surveillance systems, will be exhibiting their design capability to provide full security solutions combining CCTV and perimeter security to meet the demanding needs of transport gateways at TranSec World Expo 2008 in June (stand F-12).BQT's existing customers include high security government and military installations, corporate customers and SMEs.  By utilising the integrated capabili...

ISC West, the United States' largest physical and electronic security event, is proud to announce its partnership with Mission 500.  Mission 500 is a non-profit organisation that serves the needs of children and communities in crisis-the security industry's response to children in need.With strong relationships throughout the security industry, Mission 500's goal is to leverage those relationships to ultimately reach their goal of sponsoring 500 children in the World Vision program.  I...

Hirsch Electronics, a leading manufacturer of access control and identity management solutions, recently confirmed its Verification Station's biometric technology passed the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) rigorous testing and was placed on the TSA's "Biometrics for Access Control" Qualified Products List (QPL).According to the TSA's website, ‘Airport operators are encouraged to use the qualified products list to improve upon their existing access control syst...

Panasonic System Solutions Company, a leader in professional video surveillance solutions, continues their thought leadership and consultative business with end users by offering substantial informational and educational resources via Steve Surfaro, Group Manager and Strategic Technical Liaison.  In high demand as a speaker and educator, Steve brings his tremendous experience and expertise to bear on a wide range of topics relating to all aspects of video surveillance.Steve's schedule of we...

January 7th, 2008 marked a historic event in our advancement as the leading provider of biometric access control solutions with the announcement of the Company's agreement to be acquired by L-1 Identity Solutions.  As an organization, L-1 is purpose built to acquire Bioscrypt.  We think of it as a ‘hand in glove' acquisition.L-1 Identity Solutions is a portfolio of companies that has achieved its leadership in the global identity management solutions market by acquiring strategic...

Lockheed Martin further advanced its capabilities and offerings in biometrics solutions through a cooperation agreement with Cognitec Systems, a leader in facial recognition technology.  The Cognitec agreement will enable closer cooperation between the two companies in the rapidly growing marketplace for biometrics solutions."Biometrics is an increasingly important technology area for our customers in intelligence, defense, law enforcement and homeland security," said Bob Eastman,...

Secure Design KK, the Japanese developer of biometrics fingerprint authentication technology, announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire 53.9% of Beyond LSI Inc ("BLSI"), a Japanese company which provides biometric fingerprint solutions for a wide variety of applications, such as cell phones, personal computers and physical access to its technologies for algorithms, LSI and embedded network systems.BLSI was established by members of the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Under t...

Bioscrypt Inc., a leading provider of identity and access management solutions, recently announced that Bioscrypt's VeriSoft access manager received the Best Buy award in SC Magazine's Biometrics Tools 2007 review, and its V-Station fingerprint reader and VisionAccess 3D Face Reader also received five out of a possible five stars in all categories. SC Magazine declared that "(VeriSoft) is an excellent product, well priced and full of features," and gave the software top marks i...

Thanks to its international operations and continuous development, CDVI is confirming its position as a leader in the access control and locking solutions industry.Since its creation in 1985, manufacturer of access control and locking solutions CDVI has developed strongly and now has around 20 production and distribution subsidiaries across the globe, which unites around well-known brands and a powerful identity - the "CDV Group".Due to a products strategy favouring innovation and high...

Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Wednesday 20th June 2007 at 4pm BST to provide industry participants with an overview of emerging technology trends in the biometric market.  As adoption of biometric technologies continues to step up a gear, this briefing looks at which technologies are being implemented in the government and commercial sphere.  Increasing acceptance of biometric technologies and credible implementations has led to enhancing uptake.  This briefi...