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SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has partnered with Phunware, an enterprise mobile software company, to deliver integrated mobile access control platforms that offer easy-to-use applications for both multi-family residential property managers and residents. SALTO Systems is a global manufacturer in battery-operated RFID locking systems supplying its solutions to a variety of industry verticals including multi-family residential, healthcare, education, transp...

Safety remains a critical concern for schools with violence, burglaries and shooting incidents appearing frequently on the headlines. To capture, alarm, track crimes and create safer learning environments for students and faculties, schools are progressively looking toward integrated and smarter surveillance solutions. Surveon provides education solutions with complete product lines, including high-resolution cameras with extremely low RMA rate, NVRs with premium-grade RAID function as well as...

MARSS has announced an important contract for its RADiRguard smart perimeter surveillance system. The contract, with an unspecified Middle Eastern Government, is for a critical national infrastructure installation and provides for the protection of a 12km high-security perimeter. RADiRguard is a smart perimeter surveillance system combining multiple sensors and complementary technologies inside a single intelligent unit. Behavioural analysis software It is the first, all-in-one perimeter surve...

In today's world of heightened security threats, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the availability of overwhelming amounts of data, comprehensively securing a single small facility is no easy task. Enterprise organisations tend to face even greater challenges when it comes to safety, as multiple people scattered throughout separate locations aiming to collaboratively respond to situations can easily become complicated. Individual buildings, divisions and branches of a large and/or global enterp...

Gira, a worldwide full-range supplier of intelligent system solutions for building management, has announced its participation in the ‘world’s leading property show’, MIPIM, taking place between 13th-16th March 2018 in Cannes, France. 24,000 participants and 100 participating nations With over 24,000 participants from 100 countries dedicated to the real estate industry, MIPIM gathers the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry for four...

Videx, in partnership with Enterprise Security Technologies, has successfully installed a complex door entry management system at Connaught House, which provides private residential housing and commercial offices in the heart of London. The key access control requirements were to provide a secure easy-to-use system with 24-hour video door entry to visitors, and providing a clear image of the person arriving. The door entry panel also had to be designed to specific requirements so that it could...

ULIS, a manufacturer of innovative thermal sensors, announces that its Thermal Activity Sensor (TAS) for detecting true presence and people counting has been selected by Irlynx for integration in its advanced smart building device, People Sense. Irlynx will field test ULIS’ thermal sensor in several pilot studies it is undertaking with GE Digital, NEXITY and SNCF, among other smart occupancy and people counting projects linked to optimising open space areas and reducing building footprint....

Galaxy Control Systems, a privately held company headquartered in Walkersville, Maryland, is a technology firm in the integrated access control industry. The company's hardware and software solutions, all manufactured in the USA, provide access control, video surveillance, alarms, photo-imaging, badging, elevator control, building management, and time and attendance for small applications, fully integrated security management systems and enterprise-class control systems. Perspective VMS and Sys...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has redesigned its Hospitality website with a completely new and interesting look. The mobile-friendly Hospitality website adds a new flavor to SALTO’s digital presence, offering more accessibility and easy-to-use features. Electronic lock solutions for hotel doors The new SALTO Hospitality website emphasises the theme “A hotel experience you need to discover” and offers innovative additions for introd...

Open Options, a provider of innovative access control solutions, has partnered with Telaeris, specialising in emergency mustering systems and handheld badge reading solutions, to provide users an option in their integrated mobile access control solution. “The native integration of XPressEntry with DNA Fusion provides Open Options customers the ability to know where their employees are in the case of an emergency and verify that everyone is accounted for safely,” said Telaeris CEO, D...

At Intersec 2018, Milestone will highlight the future of video management systems. Director Christian Ringler, Milestone will give a keynote on the exciting possibilities of intelligent video. The Milestone partners will showcase best in breed solutions at the Milestone booth. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in network video management software (VMS) celebrates its 10th consecutive year at Intersec January 21-23rd in Dubai. Milestone invites you to their stand in Saeed Hall 1, Stan...

Boasting excellent performance in many aspects, Dahua’s master access controller ASC2204C-H, is a good choice for large scale projects such as business parks, office buildings, banks, prisons, libraries, and commercial centers. The following features offer you security control in a simpler, smarter and more cost-effective way. ONVIF compatibility  Compatibility is a big plus. Dahua’s new master access controller (ASC2204C-H) allows third-party integration with ONVIF Profile C,...

Favourable government initiatives towards energy efficiency, a resurgent construction sector, and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), will turn the Middle East smart home market into a US$1.86 billion dollar industry by 2022, according to a recent study. The Middle East Smart Home Market report, authored by analysts TechSci Research, said demand for smart lighting, HVAC, security and access control, entertainment, and other IoT-connected home devices will grow 28 percent annually, with re...

Inner Range’s access control and intruder system, Inception, has undergone a capacity increase so it can be used in larger buildings. The award-winning product can now accommodate 128 doors and 10,000 users, where previously it covered 32 doors and 2,000 users. Inception retains its 512 zones of integrated intruder alarm functionality. Directly built in software Inception is a web-based access control and intruder detection system that has its software built directly in to the controller...

Inner Range, a developer of integrated access control and intruder detection systems, is expanding its UK sales team to meet greater demand and increase its UK presence. The company was established in Australia in 1988, and its European headquarters is based in Reading, Berkshire. Kath Rhodes and Richard Money have recently joined the European team to head up sales across the UK as UK Sales Managers for the North and South respectively. Relevant sector knowledge and experience Tim N...

IC Realtime, a provider of digital surveillance and security technology, has announced the introduction of Ella, a new cloud-based deep-learning search engine that augments surveillance systems with natural language search capabilities across recorded video footage. Ella uses both algorithmic and deep learning tools to give any surveillance or security camera the ability to recognise objects, colours, people, vehicles, animals and more. Ella was designed with the technology backbone of Camio, a...

Rapid growth of globalisation has led to attraction of a large number of visitors in the organisations on a daily basis. These visitors include suppliers, customers, potential new hires, sales representatives, guests, government officers, employees’ relatives and sometimes a completely unknown person. One of the critical challenges for any organisation is efficient and thorough checking of every visitor entering the premises. For overall safety and enhanced security of an organisation, it...

There is no doubt that most organisations attract large numbers of visitors. Modern, growing businesses are always concerned with keeping their physical and logical data secure. Depending on a few security guards and sign-in sheets doesn’t ensure security of your premises. Gone are the days when registers were used for the visitor sign-in process. When considering premises protection, it is important to choose a security system that can provide security throughout the premises effecti...

The sensor manufacturer Optex has launched the new BX Shield (BXS) series sensor in the EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) region, a range of curtain motion sensors that are ideal for protecting windows and the immediate boundaries of a building or site. Complementing the best-selling VX Shield series launched in autumn, the new Shield concept combines great usability with versatile design. Enhanced signal recognition logic The BX Shield series includes four PIRs, two on each side, and the d...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, today announced 3xLOGIC and Sonitrol of Evansville are working to provide highly effective security protection for all of Hutson Inc’s John Deere dealerships located in Kentucky and Tennessee. Hutson Inc. is a John Deere dealership with 13 locations. The initial site Hutson focused on in Paducah, KY, has a display lot of over 88,000 square feet and a building with...

A high-security fence for rail and other critical national infrastructure applications that resists for more than five minutes of sustained attack with specialist power tools has been developed by steel mesh fencing manufacturer Zaun. The company has received a revised Certificate of Product Approval from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) to include its brand new CorruSec SR3 approved to Security Rating 3. The fencing system incorporates a corrugated HiSec 3-5-10 mesh sandwiched be...

Safety and security solutions provider Allegion UK has appointed Andrew Shaw as “architectural consultant” for its UK and Ireland businesses to build and strengthen relationships in specification. Andrew joins Allegion UK following more than 20 years of experience in architectural sales in the construction industry. Beginning his career as an architectural technician, Andrew worked on major projects such as The Albert Dock in Liverpool, before moving on to Marley Building Materials...

Over the past three years, more than 1,200 families have faced the worst possible start to Christmas by having their home burgled on Christmas Eve. Research by leading home security firm UAP, using data from 37 of the 43 police forces across England and Wales, has found that the number of residential burglaries reported on Christmas Eve has risen by six per cent over the three-year period – from 422 in 2014 to 449 in 2016. Despite more and more of us facing the threat of our homes being b...

Multitone Electronics, a specialist in the design, manufacture and implementation of integrated communication systems, has unveiled two new versions of its powerful but intuitive and fully secure corporate mobile communications application. The Multitone Appear smart app now operates in a number of healthcare and retail sectors, showing the status and availability of contacts. Ensuring voice, text, video and image messaging are properly routed and acknowledged. Multitone Appear+ provides featur...

A festive ceremony with around 500 invited guests from the political, economic, media and fair sectors took place at Messe Essen in order to celebrate the conclusion of the first phase of the modernisation of the fair site right on time. With the opening of the new glass foyer which covers an area of 2,000 m² and has directly adjoining new congress rooms, the construction project started in May 2016 is reaching its most important milestone.The first half of the new Hall 6, which covers an a...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a global provider in door opening solutions, has manufactured a high-security doorset for upmarket residential developments. Following a surge in demand by architects, specifiers and contractors for high-end residential doors that combine robust protection with a premium finish, ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has developed a bespoke doorset solution that combines detailed aesthetics with secure protection. High-level security and access contro...

The Middle East homeland security market is on course for significant growth over the next five years, with revenues more than doubling in value from an estimated US$9.6 billion in 2017 to US$19.7 billion by 2022, new research has revealed. Integrated public security solutions According to analysts Frost & Sullivan (F&S), the regional homeland security market, comprising monitoring and surveillance systems, restricted entry systems, and perimeter security solutions, will grow annually...

VIVOTEK, the IP surveillance solution provider, has announced the launch of its multi-adjustable sensor dome camera, the MA8391-ETV. Featuring four independent 3-megapixel CMOS sensors, the MA8391-ETV allows users to simultaneously view four different areas while occupying only a single IP address. This not only reduces the installation time and total number of cameras needed, but also reduces management effort and maintenance costs. Due to its unique and small design, the camera is perfect for...

‘Tis the season to be jolly. Yet according to independent research, commissioned by Verisure, the European provider of professionally-monitored smart alarms, the festive period is a burglars’ bonanza. Two-thirds (66%) of respondents who have already experienced a home burglary, fear they’re more at risk of a repeat experience over the festive season. Increased Christmas spending Seven in ten (70%) of the UK population attribute the heightened threat of burglaries at this time...

Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has announced the release of SPC Connect Pro. SPC Connect Pro is the new programming tool for SPC systems. It is a desktop application that allows security installers to program all the functionality of SPC systems. Intuitive interface “Pro is designed to use the same interface as the SPC web page so, however you decide to program your SPC, the interface and programming options use the same intuitive interface,” says John...