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Matrix to showcase Hospitality solutions at Hospitality Expo 2014

Matrix will showcase hospitality solutions including Hotel IP-PBXs, Video Surveillance & Time-Attendance & Access Control products Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of telecom and security products in India is participating in India Hospitality Expo 2014. Matrix will showcase its range of Hospitality solutions such as Hotel IP-PBXs, Guest Room Phones, Operator Consoles, Hotel Software features, Video Surveillance & Time-Attendance & Access Control. Matrix...

UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY, extends StrongBOLT® range

UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions, is improving ease of installation across a wider range of jobs through its new extended StrongBOLT® range. Known for its superior strength and exceeding the requirements of BS3621:2007, the StrongBOLT® British Standard 5 lever mortice lock fulfils the security needs of home insurance policies. However, installers can now benefit from an extended StrongBOLT® range, allowing them to save time, without compromising on quality. UNION&rsquo...

ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks offer various integration options to access control providers

Aperio® ensures that customers have a choice in selecting the best solution for their wireless access control needs With Aperio® battery-powered locks, a full range of integration options comes as standard. Access control manufactures choosing to integrate with Aperio® can pick between multiple online and offline possibilities. Recent data published by IMS Research suggests that sales of electronic locks will increase by more than 10% between 2010 and 2016. &ldqu...

ASSA’s CLIQ Remote with vandal-resistant Wall PD now available

ASSA’s CLIQ™ Remote is now available with a new vandal-resistant Wall PD unit to allow users to update their access rights without visiting their administrator. CLIQ™ Remote is a solution designed for larger masterkey suites, remote sites and companies with a geographical spread of operations. Providing users with remote access to a building, regardless of location, through a secure web connection. The Vandal-resistant Wall PD unit enables key holders to simply insert their k...

AMAG releases Symmetry V8 access control software with upgraded video and access control capabilities

AMAG Technology, part of G4S the world’s leading security solutions provider, has announced the release of Symmetry™ V8 Access Control software. Symmetry V8 is available in Business, Professional and Enterprise versions, and adds support for Microsoft Windows Version 8.1, Server 2012 R2 and SQL 2012. Symmetry V8 delivers upgraded video and access control capabilities that improve performance and functionality, and supports current industry technologies and newly released Symmetry pr...

ASSA ABLOY launches downloadable white paper on cost-effective access control systems for building owners and facilities managers

The white paper discusses how access control systems can be convenient and cost-effective security solutions ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions has launched a downloadable white paper to discuss how access control systems can be a convenient and cost-effective security solution for building owners and facilities managers, at a time when capex budget is often restricted. The white paper, entitled, ‘How can access control systems improve security and reduce costs?’ is n...

ASSA CLIQ Remote with new mobile PD key updater allows administrators to update access rights "on the move"

ASSA’s CLIQ Remote is now available with a new mobile PD key updater, allowing administrators to update access rights ‘on the move.’ CLIQ Remote is a solution designed for larger masterkey suites, remote sites and companies with a geographical spread of operations. Providing users with remote access to a building, regardless of location, through a secure web connection. ASSA’s new mobile PD unit connects to most smartphones via Bluetooth, or to the Internet by USB conne...

Allegion announces key appointment of Colin Green as Area Sales Manager Hospitality

Colin Green's role will cover the Midlands and North regions of the UK Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies) has announced a key appointment which will see the leading provider of safety and security products strengthen its share of the electronic access control market in the UK hospitality sector. Colin Green has joined Allegion as Area Sales Manager Hospitality, covering the Midlands and North regions. Having worked in both the security and hospitality s...

ASSA ABLOY shares Q2 interim report with 14% increase in sales

ASSA ABLOY's Net income for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,534 M (1,374) Strong increase in sales and earnings Sales for the quarter increased by 14%, with 2% organic growth, and totalled SEK 13,964 M (12,239). Strong growth in Asia Pacific and good growth in EMEA, Entrance Systems and Americas. Negative growth in Global Technologies because of lower project orders. Operating income (EBIT) for the quarter rose by 13% and totalled SEK 2,219 M (1,970). The operating margin...

Matrix solutions for Police communication and security to be showcased at the International Police Expo 2014

At the event, Matrix will showcase ETERNITY LE police communication solution designed for large HQs Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of telecom and security solutions, is participating in the International Police Expo, New Delhi. During this event, Matrix will showcase solutions specific to the needs of Police communication and security, which includes Radio Gateway and range of IP-PBXs for Police HQs/Zonal and District offices, Converged Voice & Data Solutions, Andro...

Fermax unveils its latest technological developments at various key security events in Europe, Asia, and America

Fermax presented its VIVO monitor that allows integration of home automation and video surveillance systems at the events With the start of the summer break, Fermax assesses the launch of its latest technological developments at major international trade fairs throughout the first part of 2014. The Spanish brand unveiled its most state-of-the-art products successfully at up to six events in Europe, Asia, and America. The venues Fermax chose to present its new features receive...

Global Gaming Expo Asia 2014 attracts 36 percent more visitors than 2013

Global Gaming Expo Asia 2014 saw a record breaking audited attendance of 8,233 daily attendees Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) 2014, organised by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, and held at the Venetian Macao, in Macau, S.A.R., People’s Republic of China, 20-22, May was a major success in its eighth year. The event saw a record breaking audited attendance of 8,233 daily attendees—an astounding 36 percent increase compared to the 2013...

Abloy CLIQ Remote system now available with new mobile PD updater unit

2011 IFSEC's Access Control Product of the Year Abloy CLIQ Remote system is now available with its new mobile PD updater unit. Abloy CLIQ's new mobile PD unit connects to most mobile phones, which essentially means that end-users can update their keys 'on the move' via bluetooth, enabling them to grant access to remote users, and update access rights where necessary. Updating users access rights also provides an audit trail for the keys, meaning that it is possible to track and monitor key usag...

IFSEC 2014 round-up in pictures

The SourceSecurity.com team attended this year's IFSEC International 2014 with great anticipation to view the new innovations first-hand on show and see how the move to London would impact visitor experience. To capture the show, we have provided a summary of IFSEC in pictures above. Highlights from IFSEC 2014 We saw an overwhelming number of people and products; here is a snapshot of our IFSEC experience for 2014: FLIR SourceSecurity.com attended FLIR’s press brie...

STANLEY Security launches PAC Access Software at DHI CoNEXTions 2014

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the official launch of its updated STANLEY PAC Access Software, at the Door and Hardware Institute’s (DHI) 2014 Annual CoNEXTions Convention this week, June 26-27 in Dallas, TX. The STANLEY PAC Access software is an innovative and easy to use interface allowing local monitoring and management- including photo ID badging-for up to 250 entrance points and 25,000 users. Understanding that the...

STANLEY Security introduces spring stop option to its QDC100 door closer product line

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the addition of a spring stop option to the STANLEY Commercial Hardware QDC100 door closer product line. The new spring stop option protects the door from the jarring effect of a hard stop. In cases when extreme force is applied to the door when opening – in instances of abuse, strong wind gusts that blow the door open, etc., the force is absorbed into the spring stop, versus the short, imm...

ASSA ABLOY showcased its wireless locking solutions in partnership with system integrators and OEM partners at IFSEC 2014

ASSA ABLOY successfully held an IFSEC Academy discussion on commercial security utilising its experience with Aperio® technology ASSA ABLOY Access Control presented its innovative wireless locking solutions for secure access control in partnership with leading system integrators and OEM partners at IFSEC 2014. Key highlights for ASSA ABLOY Access Control included battery powered online and offline locks, cylinders and escutcheons from the revolutionary Aperio® wireles...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Indian brand ENOX from Pooja Hardware

ASSA ABLOY acquired the locks and hardware business under the ENOX brand from Pooja Hardware in India ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire the locks and hardware business under the ENOX brand from Pooja Hardware, one of the market leaders in India. "I am very pleased that ENOX is joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. ENOX is the Group’s first major entry into the large and fast growing Indian market and will constitute an important building block in our strategy to gro...

Linear’s GD00Z Z-Wave garage door controller wins 2014 ESX Maximum Impact Award

Linear’s GD00Z Z-Wave garage door controller won the award for Best Access Control/ID System for Gate/Door Operators Leading security and home automation, access control, and health and wellness manufacturer for residential and commercial markets, Linear LLC, recently announced the Linear GD00Z Z-Wave Garage Door Controller has won the ESX Maximum Impact Award for Best Access Control/ID System for Gate/Door Operators. The awards are given out annually at the Electronic S...

Nedap provided social hub at IFSEC to find new ideas and solve challenges

At IFSEC, several security consultants, physical security managers, technology partners and other experts in the industry joined Nedap to answer visitor's key questions regarding security and were also on hand to help them solve the challenges they were dealing with. Nedap Security Management also demonstrated the world’s first software based security management platform at the show: AEOS. AEOS uses generic controllers which can accommodate functionality for access control, intrusion dete...

Videx Security’s Portal Plus supports up to 15000 users and an unlimited number of entrances

Videx Security's new VX126 two door Interlock Controller is a boxed PCB designed for high security applications including air locks. The system ensures that both doors cannot be operated at the same time. In addition, by linking multiple units together with additional PCBs it is possible to create an even larger system with more than two entrances -whilst only allowing a single entry point to be open at any one time. The doors are operated by a push button or can be triggered by Videx or third...

TESA’s new SMARTair RFID-enabled cabinet locks secure drug and medicine storage

Facilities managers using SMARTair can control and manage the use of cabinet locks with an easy interface SMARTair™ takes wireless locking way beyond doors. New SMARTair™ cabinet locks secure drug and medicine storage with RFID-enabled locks. In spas, swimming pools and sports centres around the world, clients can secure their belongings with credentials stored in water-resistant bands, instead of a cumbersome locker key. Facilities managers using SMARTair™...

Panasonic announces OEM agreement with Bravida Fire & Security at IFSEC 2014 in London

The new partnership with Bravida Fire & Security will see Panasonic enter the European access control market A newly announced partnership with Bravida Fire & Security, will see Panasonic enter the European access control market for the first time. Panasonic used IFSEC, the world’s leading security show, to announce an OEM agreement with Bravida, Scandinavia's leading integrated supplier of technical installation and service solutions, which will see the “...

ASSA ABLOY showcases innovative new products and solutions for a wide range of end user markets at IFSEC 2014

The partnership between ASSA ABLOY and Verisure is one of the most successful M2M partnerships in Europe ASSA ABLOY, the largest global supplier of intelligent lock and security solutions, responsible for one in every 10 lock and security installations worldwide, focused on innovation on Stand D1700 in Hall S17 at IFSEC 2014 (Excel, London, UK from 17-19 June, 2014.) Recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies, ASSA ABLOY showcased new...

Genetec to support ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock technology in its Synergis IP-based access control solution

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, today announced it plans to support the ASSA ABLOY® Aperio wireless lock technology in its Synergis IP-based access control solution. With an expected general availability in calendar Q2 2014, this integration will allow the Synergis Master Controller (SMC)—the intelligent IP door controller of the Synergis solution—to manage Aperio-enabled locking hardware, offering customers wireless lock capabilities within a...

Allegion adds new lever and optional handle plate finishes to its CISA eSIGNO contactless locks

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, bolsters its CISA eSIGNO Contactless Locks with the addition of a stylish new lever and optional handle plate finishes. The market-leading access control product comprises an innovative design with advanced security features and is now available in four finishes; satin silver, polished silver, satin bronze and polished gold - enabling the hospitality sector to combine top security levels with sleek designs. Additionally, a new...

Panasonic adds access and intruder platform to product offering as it announces OEM agreement with Bravida at IFSEC 2014

The agreement will see Panasonic’s ‘Integra’ access and intruder platform added to Bravida’s portfolio of security products Panasonic used IFSEC, the world’s leading security show, to announce an OEM agreement with Bravida, Scandinavia's leading integrated supplier of technical installation and service solutions, which will see the “Integra” access and intruder platform added to its portfolio of security products. Door nodes, access u...

Identiv to host uTrust TS readers online workshop series for end users and system integrators

This workshop series will explore how security breaches may be avoided with the right technologies and best practices Identiv, a global security technology company that provides trust solutions for premises, information and everyday items, recently announced that it will host a uTrust TS Readers Online Workshop Series for end users and system integrators. The workshops will provide practical information on security issues and technology solutions. The online workshop series k...

AMAG announces Bob Sawyer as its new Chairman of Board of Directors and Matt Barnette as President

Bob recently celebrated 40 years of service with AMAG Technology and has been President and CEO for the last 19 years In a planned transition effective July 1, 2014, AMAG Technology, Inc. announced recently that Bob Sawyer, AMAG’s President and CEO, will become Chairman of AMAG’s Board of Directors, relinquishing day to day executive management of the Company to Matt Barnette, currently AMAG’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Matt Barnette wil...

Allegion presents its latest biometric technology with Schlage Handkey II

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, presents the latest in reliable and convenient biometric technology with its Schlage Handkey II. Ideal for use in a whole host of applications from health clubs and childcare centres, through to laboratories and prisons, Allegion’s access control reader utilises field-proven hand geometry technology. It successfully maps and verifies the size and shape of a person’s hand in less than one second, making it ideal for...