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Boon Edam has expanded its sales team to support continued strong demand for entrance solutions in the Americas Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that the company has hired a new Vice President of Customer Experience and further expanded its sales team to support continued strong demand for entrance solutions in the Americas. New Vice President of Customer Experience Kevin Thomasson was recently hired by Boon Eda...

During Secutech India, Identiv will provide live, hands-on demos of its products and solutions Identiv, Inc. has announced that it will present its portfolio of physical and logical access solutions at the 6th International Secutech Exhibition and Conference, which will be held between 6th-8th April 2017 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Secutech India is one of the largest professionally organised security shows in India and for five successful years, has been on th...

AMAG Symmetry Security Appliance provides access control and video management in one Access control provider AMAG Technology, announces the release of a new security appliance designed specifically for smaller businesses that need security management. Introducing the Symmetry Security Appliance, a powerful all in one security device that delivers access control and video management together. Symmetry Security Appliance Designed for fast and simple deployments, the appliance...

It is vital that all gates are structurally sound, regularly maintained and inspected for safety on a regular basis With the DHF initiative, ‘Gate Safety Week’, now well underway, the Tamworth-based trade association is urging the industry to be aware of its responsibilities in ensuring that all gates are safe for use. The appeal follows the recent death of a 49-year-old tradesman, when a timber gate fell on him at a residential address in Lincolnshire on 9 March....

Now developers, resellers and end-users of VMS systems can print their visitor badges on Brother direct thermal printers Data Management Inc.’s market for high-security visitor badges just got bigger; after years of producing self-expiring visitor badges for visitor management software, DMI, makers of Visitor Pass Solutions, has just expanded its offering of rolled badges to run on a wider range of label printers. Now developers, resellers and end-users of VMS systems ca...

Warren Associates’ product knowledge make them a great match for selling SALTO’s electronic locking solutions SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has hired Warren Associates to market and sell SALTO’s innovative security products in Northern California, Northern Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Idaho. Electronic locking solutions Headquartered in Livermore, California – just east of San Franci...

eyevis LED video walls offer ultra-high resolution and bright displays across a wide variety of applications Video wall and visual display solutions provider eyevis UK has surpassed one million hours a year of 24/7 operation at their installations across the UK. LED video walls The Burnley-based company provides high quality display solutions and video wall controllers to a wide range of sectors where quality and reliability are vital, including corporate, broadcasters,...

Pro-Watch 4.3 combines access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and other business critical functions into one intelligent business management system Honeywell has announced a new iteration of its Pro-Watch® security management system that helps integrators more easily create connected buildings for enterprise customers. The solution has been updated to include custom solutions for highly-connected campuses, along with the vendor portal for the Airport marke...

Organisations utilise the cloud for existing applications, including data storage, HR, email and security According to a new study commissioned by Schneider Electric, companies across industries are increasingly leveraging the cloud for security applications, with 42 percent of respondents indicating they currently run security applications in the cloud and almost half (45 percent) stating they are likely or extremely likely to transition security operations to the cloud in th...

This advanced software system allows stand-alone electronic escutcheons to read, receive and write information via its operating smart cards or ‘intelligent’ keys “I want access control but my buildings are remote”: This is a question that SALTO Systems hears regularly, but there is a simple solution. Many companies want access control; be they commercial manufacturing concerns or university campuses spread over large sites; but they don’t want th...

The partnership between Cortech and ACT will provide end users with an added value solution Cortech Developments’ main software product, Datalog 5, now offers full integration with ACTpro Enterprise software designed by access control provider ACT. Mitigating risk The partnership between Cortech and ACT will provide end users with an added value solution that optimises security across large estates incorporating multiple sites and buildings. Commenting on the integrat...

C•CURE 9000 v2.60 offers advanced access control policy enforcement and customisation Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, introduces the newest version of its C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform that offers new functionalities for enhanced compliance controls and increased operational efficiency Advanced access control policy enforcement C•CURE 9000 v2.60 offers advanced access control policy enforcement and customisation, after-ho...

Door-stop doors are weather-proof, police approved, energy efficient and come with a secure guarantee The latest update to the Building Regulations has outlined that any new building will require a front door that adheres to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) PAS24 2016 security regulation. As such, UK composite door manufacturer Door-stop has responded to this by launching a new, tougher slab. Door-stop new security door Door-stop’s new security slab is...

inter airport Europe 2017 will primarily focus on digitalisation and automation systems inter airport Europe 2017, the 21st International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design, and Services will take place at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany from 10 – 13 October, 2017. Currently, a net exhibition space of more than 29,000m2 has been booked indoors and outdoors. The current booking status reflects the positive development in the airport industry; an...

The GT system offers handset and hands-free communication with up to 4 security guard stations and 16 entry panels Aiphone has updated its GT video intercom system with the introduction of a new high resolution camera and a 7” LCD monitor screen. GT video intercom system The GT system was introduced by Aiphone as a flexible and easy to use video intercom system for small multi-tenant buildings to large private housing developments. Over the years it has also proved to...

The VEO-XS monitor offers all the features required of a modern video door entry system and works with DUOX technology  In the video door market, either for aesthetic or space-saving reasons, many developers and users prefer a smaller format for their products. To meet this demand, Fermax has just introduced its new VEO-XS monitor, a small and extraordinarily slim video door entry system with top-quality design and finish which provides the best performance. Hands-free d...

Surveon provides cameras that have advanced functions in low light performance Instead of independent house, more and more people choose to live in a residential community nowadays so as to enjoy higher living quality while taking advantage of cost-sharing. As a result, the security in such community becomes critical for the residents. Surveon provides professional surveillance solution for residential application, including high-resolution cameras, enterprise hardwa...

The new Videx monitors are available for the VX2200 6 and VX2300 2 wire systems along with video kits enabling these monitors to be used in low, medium and high rise installations Videx has launched a new range of hands free low profile colour video monitors that strengthens access control for residents in low, medium and high rise installations. Access control communication The monitors, which feature a 7-inch high resolution colour LCD screen in a satin white finish, enabl...

Both BIM-enabled tools are designed to simplify specification and add value at every stage ASSA ABLOY UK Specification, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, announced the launch of 3D, BIM-enabled tools to simplify door and hardware specification. Openings Studio product specification tool Openings Studio, a BIM-enabled product specification tool, and BIM Door Solutions, a selection of BIM-ready openings packages, help streamline the specificati...

Doug Falso will lead market development efforts in digital surveillance, access control and smart buildings Logic Supply, a global Industrial PC company, announced today that Doug Falso has joined the company to head up its Physical Security & Building Automation team. As the Account Executive dedicated to that vertical, Falso will lead market development efforts in digital surveillance, access control and smart buildings, among other applications. Mobile and remote secur...

Integration with AlarmNet quickly transmits alarms and eliminates the need for physical relay devices Honeywell has enhanced several key commercial products with cloud-based, video alarm verification (VAV) technology to help verify alarm severity and combat one of the security industry’s most-common challenges: false alarms. The company’s AlarmNet communications network has expanded its integration with the patented I-View Now VAV technology through Honeywell&rsqu...

HESA boasts a nationwide network of authorised dealers and installers With a continued focus on providing clients with superior security integration, Integrated Control Technology (Europe) Ltd have announced an exclusive distribution agreement with HESA SpA in Italy. This partnership is one more step of a strategic plan aimed at developing ICT into a premier global supplier of access control solutions, and to meet increased demand for the industry leading ProtegeGX and WX plat...

Although not a prevention tool, CCTV can be a deterrent and is important for post incident investigations too Emily Thompson, Marketing Manager of BFT Automation, shares her thoughts and looks at mitigating terrorism through the introduction of physical, technical, and procedural protective measures. General security, such as vehicular access, landscaping, fire evacuation procedure and adaptation of the original building design should be at the forefront of building protectio...

ICPAM 3.0 is the latest update to Identiv’s management application for physical access Identiv announces that it will present Cisco-integrated Identiv Connected Physical Access Manager (ICPAM) 3.0 at Cisco Live 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Cisco Live delivers education and inspiration for technology innovators worldwide. ICPAM 3.0 is the latest update to Identiv’s management application for physical access that is tightly integrated into industry-leading Cisco technol...

Jonathan Lewit will touch on the array of connected devices and open platforms in the market ONVIF, a standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will be presenting at TechSec Solutions 2017, February 27-28, 2017, at the Delray Beach Marriott, Delray Beach, Florida, as part of a panel discussion on standards, best practices, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things.Internet of ThingsJonathan Lewit, Chair of the ONVIF Communication Com...

ASSA CLIQ Remote is also reducing the time empty properties stand vacant between tenancies CLIQ Remote from ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the manufacturer of door opening solutions, has won the title of ‘Most Innovative New Product’ at the 2017 Housing Innovation Awards. Held at The Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London, the award was presented to ASSA in recognition of how it is helping transform access control...

At Intersec 2017, the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) was publicly launched Updates on the UAE’s fire safety codes have been completed, with the proposed changes, developments, and new chapters to be announced at Intersec 2017, said an official from the Dubai Civil Defence. Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Mutawa, Assistant General Manager for Smart Services at Dubai Civil Defence, said the updated UAE guide for Fire Safety and Life Protection was completed in coope...

Fermax unveiled their latest technology, including home automation systems and video door entry systems Fermax took part in Intersec 2017, the trade fair for security and safety in the Middle East. Fermax used this opportunity to unveil their latest technology, which offers equipment that integrates home automation systems and video door entry systems for safe, comfortable and efficient homes; their objective being to turn the video door entry system screen into the techn...

SaferCash offers couriers intelligence on any offences where Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) are active across force and regional boundaries Kings Security has been selected to manage and host the intelligence database for SaferCash, the intelligence sharing initiative aimed at reducing the number of attacks on cash-in-transit couriers, banking establishments and ATMs. This prestigious contract, effective as of February 2017, will see Kings take responsibility for the managemen...

NVR7800 and NVR7300 Series are designed as a recording server with an archiving function With the prevalence of surveillance cameras installed for security concern, it’s quite common to see the case with hundreds or thousands of cameras in one single project site. To ensure the surveillance work is carried out without trouble, a reliable recording system supporting multiple channels at once with long-term recording capability would be something to take into account when...