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The 4th edition of SMART Facilities Management Solutions Exhibition and 3rd edition of Facilities Management Conference 2017 will be held on 20 and 21 July at Sands Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore. Known as the region’s leading platform that integrates the facilities management (FM) in the built environment sector the event will address the growing demand and importance for facilities management services across Asia as cities develop and urbanise. SMART Facilities Management 2...

Austrian locking technology specialist EVVA has joined Secured by Design (SBD), the UK’s police crime prevention initiative, which seeks to improve building security to reduce crime. SBD has accredited six of the company’s Euro Profile cylinder locks – all BSI Kitemark certified 3KSplus, EPS and MCS. EVVA, ‘Erfindungs-Versuchs-Verwertungs-Anstalt’ (Invention, Experimentation and Application Institute), is an Austrian family-owned business with its roots dating back...

Security expert Abloy UK has released a new RIBA approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, covering all aspects of electric locking for fire and/or escape door applications. Fire and Escape standards have been developed first and foremost to preserve lives, to allow emergency escape and prevent the spread of fire and smoke in dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations. These standards mean that managers of buildings are legally obliged to adhere to building regulati...

Stratus Technologies, Inc., the provider of continuous availability solutions, has launched a new resources area in support of the increasing number of security professionals who are choosing to specify the company’s software solution, everRun Enterprise. Dedicated area with all information “At Stratus, we are committed to providing unbeatable pre- and post-sales support. Our aim in creating this dedicated area within the electronic security section of the website is to provide con...

Milestone Systems and Nedap Security Management announced a strategic partnership recently. The main driver for this close cooperation was the increasing demand for smart buildings and integrated IT and security systems for monitoring and managing people and buildings. As part of their partnership, both companies committed to a deep integration of the Milestone XProtect VMS and Nedap’s AEOS Access Control. In May, Nedap Security Management received Milestone’s New Solution Partner of...

Honeywell adds push notifications to its mobile application, GX Remote Control, for Galaxy Dimension and Galaxy Flex intruder alarm control panels. Push notifications Push notifications are instant messages sent directly to a user’s smart device when an alarm has triggered their security system, providing peace of mind whenever they are away from their home or business. Users can then log into their security system via the GX Remote Control mobile app and take appropriate steps to addres...

To extend its network of partners in the field of collaboration, integration, and business development, Hikvision, the world’s supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is launching their new Integration Partner Program at IFSEC 2017. Designed to enable partners to capitalise on access to a wealth of technical and commercial resources, the Integration Partner Program features two partner levels of Integrated Partner and Premium Partner, and ensures that compatible...

A recent study conducted by IFSEC Global reveals how trusted identities can serve as the backbone for smart buildings and today’s connected workforce. Sponsored by HID Global, the access control study on the connected workplace explores the trends in smart buildings and the increasingly important need for identity-aware building systems that offer greater convenience, security and productivity. Integrated smart buildings Most respondents want more integrated smart buildings and business...

Axis Communications has collaborated with SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH to launch a fully integrated, IP-based digital locking and access control system. The integration represents an advanced, cost-effective wireless lock and access control solution that is ideal for replacing physical keys in buildings. SmartIntego battery-powered digital locks in the form of either cylinders, padlocks or door handles connect wirelessly via its GatewayNode to AXIS A1001 door controller and AXIS Entry Manager s...

Veracity, a provider of innovative and intelligent solutions that solve real-world challenges in IP video systems, is showcasing a new suite of products at IFSEC 2017 which neatly brings together the three cornerstones of its successful business: IP transmission, storage and display. Acquisition of iComply Ltd Following on from its acquisition of security Command & Control software manufacturer iComply Ltd, Veracity’s largest-ever IFSEC stand is built around a walk-through Control Ro...

Great news for Dahua customers in central & eastern Europe and Nordic regions, because Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of intelligent security surveillance products and solutions, has established the first Dahua International Academy in Poland in May, 2017. Dahua Poland Academy is the first international academy Dahua formed overseas for both internal and external trainings. This academy aims to provide comprehensive and systematic trainings to Dahua local employees and custom...

Dahua Technology Co., a solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, announced its selection of Synopsys, to enhance the security of its Internet of Things (IoT) devices and solutions. By implementing Synopsys’ comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, Dahua strengthens its offerings, building security and quality into their software development lifecycle (SDLC) and supply chain. “We are committed to delivering to our global customer base – from reside...

Nedap considers IFSEC to be one of the main security events throughout the year. Mainland Europe is well presented at the trade and Nedap Identification Systems uses the show to launch new products and new innovations. As a preview of the 2017 show, Maarten Mijwaart, general manager of Nedap Identification Systems, explains what he expects from Nedap at IFSEC 2017. What solutions and products will Nedap be demonstrating this year? Maarten Mijwaart: This year we will demonstrate to the industry...

Lenel, one of the sources of advanced security systems in the UK and Ireland, will be showcasing a number of innovative mobile security and safety solutions at the IFSEC International security exhibition in London, June 20-22. Visitors to stand G1300 will learn how mobile devices are making access to hotels, office buildings and homes more convenient and user-friendly. Lenel products in the UK are offered through UTC Fire & Security UK, a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released XProtect 2017 R2. Milestone meets the increasing demand for connected business and video systems by releasing three new products – XProtect Essential+; XProtect Express+ and XProtect Professional+. These new products cover installations from a few to thousands of cameras. All the products fully support hardware acceleration, where system performance can be boosted just by adding a suppo...

Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, introduces the M-RQE70 - PIR ‘Request-to-Exit" detector. It is the first completely new REX detector to be introduced to the security market in more than 15 years and offers a completely new design that improves PIR REX detector performance. New REX detector features This ‘full featured’ REX detector includes door contact, card reader and switch inputs, two relay outputs, sounder and tamper alarm...

Security has become a major concern across the globe. Essentially, tightening security measures requires restricting unauthorised people from reaching pre-defined areas while ensuring easy access for authorised people. Ideal access control solution Matrix COSEC Standalone Access Control solution is an ideal solution for SMB and SME units where door controllers are connected to a small panel over Ethernet. Moreover, it does not require any kind of software installation. Standalone Access Contro...

CLD Fencing Systems, the United Kingdom’s manufacturer and supplier of Rigid Mesh Fencing Systems and Security Gates; will be debuting to the world for the first time, a state of the art military grade perimeter detection system in the form of the SV5000. Designed to offer a fully autonomous Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) Camera with wireless detection the system is powered by Solar energy allowing rapid deployment to the most remote locations around the world. Enhanced power saving With the a...

Dahua Technology, a security solution provider, is establishing an office in Sofia, Bulgaria at the beginning of June, 2017. Headquartered in China, Dahua is planning to offer all its security solutions and services to Bulgarian market. This will be the first Dahua office in the Balkans and all future activities within the region will be managed from here. Advanced video surveillance system Dahua Technology will offer all its product lines in Bulgaria, including advanced video surveillance sys...

Honeywell has announced new additions to its lines of equIP® Series IP cameras, designed to provide high image picture quality in ultra-low light environments. With a unified and simple design, the new equIP cameras offer a superior user experience that makes them easy to install, use, and maintain and integrate with other connected building solutions. Honeywell equIP series The new equIP cameras have the latest technology, providing higher resolution, bandwidth optimisation and embedded v...

iLOQ, an innovative and fast growing digital access management company, has appointed Heikki Hiltunen as the new CEO and President as of 1st August, 2017. Hiltunen has a long and successful background in industrial automation in a global business environment. Currently, he is the Senior Vice President responsible for Sales, Marketing, and After Market Services at Danfoss Drives Segment. Prior to Danfoss, Hiltunen was the Executive Vice President, Market Operations at Vacon Plc. Industrial autom...

Orion Entrance Control, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative and customised access control turnstile solutions, will showcase the new Clear View speed lane with MorphoWAVE technology at the 27th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo to be held June 7th-8th, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City. MorphoWAVE biometric reader “Our newest line of clear view turnstiles offer increased visibility to any lobby or entry way needing access control security. Plus, with available feature...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has successfully re-tested its products to Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) 1175: Issue 7, greatly increasing the scope of certification for its security door range. Pickersgill-Kaye locking systems The doors have been independently tested by the Building Research Establishment to the latest issue of the security standard, with the doors fitted with the Pickersgill-Kaye range of single and multi-point...

Two names in CCTV, electronic and electrified perimeter security have agreed a formal partnership to promote their integrated solution. SharpView video software Harper Chalice has signed an agreement to become EyeLynx Limited’s first official channel partner, under which EyeLynx has completed a bi-directional integration of Harper Chalice’s electronic and electrified detection systems into its iconic SharpView video recording and management software. Engineers at Harper Chalice, w...

Paving the way for the creation of AI cities, NVIDIA has unveiled the NVIDIA Metropolis™ intelligent video analytics platform. Metropolis deep learning Metropolis makes cities safer and smarter by applying deep learning to video streams for applications such as public safety, traffic management and resource optimisation. More than 50 NVIDIA AI city partner companies are already providing products and applications that use deep learning on GPUs, many of which will be on display this week...

Feenics Inc., a provider of cloud-hosted access control and a PSA Security Network vendor will participate in PSA-TEC 2017, May 7-11 in Westminster, Colorado, drawing on the momentum from recent security industry accolades and educating systems integrators on the advantages of flexible and scalable cloud-computing solutions. Feenics launched its enterprise Keep by Feenics platform earlier this year, winning the prestigious Security Industry Association New Product Showcase (NPS) award in cloud...

Honeywell announced that MAXPRO Cloud, the company’s connected building solution for small-to-medium-sized (SMB) businesses, will be hosted on the Microsoft Azure hosting platform. Integrating access and video data Designed for the unique needs of an SMB customer, MAXPRO Cloud integrates access and video data into a single user interface, enabling customers to achieve their business goals by leveraging their connected buildings as strategic assets. It helps improve customer’s busi...

Quantum Corp. announced that Zhejiang Uniview Technologies Co. Ltd., a video surveillance system integrator, has agreed to become a Quantum value-added reseller and strategic alliance partner. Uniview offers a comprehensive line of IP video surveillance products—including IP cameras, network video recorders, encoders, decoders, storage and client software and applications—covering vertical markets such as retail, building, education and municipal government. Uniview will now sell Qu...

Hikvision, the supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, announces the integration of its ANPR cameras with software from Visec, creator of the Visec surveillance software suite and Visec LPR Cloud in South Africa. The integration allows direct communication between Hikvision cameras and Visec platform, eliminating costly hardware including computer or server, monitor and switches. The result will provide a standalone license plate recognition solution engineered for eas...

The system supports up to 2,000 SIP devices using standard PoE, with the addition of a control box Panasonic has launched a new, full IP video intercom system, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for integration between different building systems. The new IP-based model, the VL-VN1900, works with a wide range of devices, including networked CCTV cameras, SIP phones and network video recorders. Supports up to 2,000 SIP devices Using Power over Ethernet, the system can be c...