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Virtual Security Showcase, has opened registration for the next VSS Tech Talk: Security Technology and Tools for A&Es and ICT Professionals, scheduled for February 28th from 2 to 3 PM EST. Registration is free to all qualified attendees. Join this panel discussion to learn how proven physical security systems and the tools A&Es and BICSI ICT Professionals need are available to help deliver the best-in-breed security systems their clients demand more so than ever. The discussion wi...

Paxton Inc., the international security technology manufacturer, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Bonser to the position of Vice President of Customer Support, reporting to Chief Sales Officer, Gareth O’Hara.   Brian came to Paxton two years ago as Director of Customer Support, and during his tenure has made a major impact on the company. His combination of skills and expertise makes him the ideal candidate to take on the expanded role of Vice President of...

Specifying, surveying, installing, inspecting, and maintaining doors requires a vast amount of information. All technical data must be trustworthy and timely, a task made harder by the diversity of project stakeholders who are inevitably involved.  A single software subscription, for PC, tablet, and smartphone, can help marshal all information across the whole life-cycle of a building without hassle another case where digitalisation delivers concrete benefits.  Openings Studio™...

In the fast-paced world of logistics, the demand for efficiency, security, and innovation has never been higher. Logistics companies are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations and protect valuable assets.  The era of safety and efficiency Vanma Access Control system has revolutionised the conventional security norms within the logistics industry, ushering in a new era of safety and efficiency. With its advanced features and seamless integration capabilities, Vanma has become an...

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced it has approved the Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) NFC Card Specification-Version 1.1. The PSIA has been working with a broad group of industry pioneers in the card, reader, and access control industries to come up with this specification, which is likely to have a significant influence on the future of secure credentials.  Simple with asymmetric encryption Mohammad Soleimani, the Chief Innovation Officer of Kastle Syste...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is displaying a wide array of its award-winning key control products at Intersec Dubai 2024, January 16-18, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai, UAE. Members of Morse Middle East will also be on hand at stand S2-E09 to demonstrate these solutions and the critical need for enhanced asset security and efficiency in the local markets. Innovative security solutions “The explosion of growth we are...

A pioneering security and access management specialist will be making its debut at Intersec 2024 in Dubai, UAE, as it showcases its two latest innovations to the worldwide market.  The Key Safe Company will join the world's pioneering event for emergency services, security, and safety from January 16-18, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Supra C500 product The company are pioneers in key safe technology, storing keys and critical information at the point of access for sectors r...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will demonstrate the latest version of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center, as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at Intersec 2024.   Taking place from 16 – 18 January, Intersec 2024 delegates can experience live demonstrations of the latest physical security products, and gain insights on Genetec's advanced technologies that ar...

Paxton has officially opened a brand-new manufacturing facility called the Paxton Electronics Centre.  This milestone coincides with the global technology manufacturer’s continued expansion and increased customer demand for products and services.  State-of-the-art facility The state-of-the-art facility is the next step in the security technology developer's vision for their technology park in the UK.  The site which is nestled between the universities of Sussex and Brigh...

Fime France has become the first European lab and the third worldwide to be accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for biometric testing (NVLAP Lab Code 600365-0). Quality and reliability With this accreditation, Fime can help biometric solution providers demonstrate the quality and reliability of their solutions. It will also support solution buyers, integrators, and platform brand owners to evalu...

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) released a PKOC explainer video to its site. This video is less than a minute long and demonstrates how the PSIA’s PKOC specification works and will disrupt the access control market. PKOC specification David Bunzel, PSIA Executive Director, shared, “We are seeing significant uptake in the market with a growing number of vendors adding PKOC to access readers. We recognised the need to provide some tools so that c...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced a new version of its flagship unified security platform, Security Centre. With a shift toward a continuous delivery approach, this version marks a new era in the way customers can stay up to date with the platform's latest features and updates. Continuous delivery model "The fast-changing security landscape is driving a requirement for rapid innovation,&r...

Codelocks is celebrating two years since its successful European expansion, providing access control solutions across the continent. In that time, Codelocks has completed projects with organisations of all sizes from solar-powered electric bike ports to storage solutions for some of Europe’s largest supermarket chains. Codelocks established its European operation in 2021 to meet customer demand and offer enhanced delivery and distribution. Its first strategic milestone was hiring Europea...

Dortronics Systems Inc., an industry pioneer in off-the-shelf and customised door control solutions, is featuring a wide array of its tailor-made door and access control products here at ISC East 2023. Custom touchless switches, annunciator panels, and specialty plate sizes will be on display alongside a suite of additional ready-made products at booth #619. Author's quote We continue to provide speedy delivery of customised solutions all at highly competitive prices “Our flexible manu...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing and exhibiting a wide array of its key control and management solutions at ISC East 2023, November 15-16, 2023, at the Javits Centre in New York City. Most notably, Morse Watchman’s new, game-changing Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit will be on display alongside the company’s comprehensive portfolio of key control and asset management solutions at booth #327. One-on-one consultative service...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), the science and tech arm of the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Singapore, announced that they have signed a master agreement under a Strategic Partnership for Innovation (SPI) to collaborate on research and development in biometrics and forensics technologies. The partnership will accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions to ensure the safety and security of Singapore citi...

Verkada was founded in 2016 to modernise enterprise-grade video security, but currently, it does much more than video security alone. Verkada’s security ecosystem is designed to make the job of protecting people and property as easy and effective as possible. To them, protection covers everything from badging into work to monitoring the air people breathe while they're there. Latest features and updates As Verkada makes progress toward delivering the operating system of the modern comme...

Briton is proud to return as a sponsor for the 2023 Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards, set to take place at one of London’s leading venues, The Brewery, on Thursday 23rd November 2023.   The 43rd GAI Education Awards will celebrate the outstanding educational achievements of architectural ironmongery professionals in the 2022/23 education program, awarding a new class of GAI Diploma holders before commending the industry’s rising talents and top per...

Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication, all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.  X-Series “We are thrilled to introduce the new X-Series,” said Greg Yocom, Senior Sales Engineer for Viking Electronics, adding “These intercoms offer our customers the features they want and the reliability they trust.” Built-in HD video camera The intercoms feature a built-in HD video camera with H.264 video compre...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its line of top-performing asset management solutions at Secutech Thailand 2023, November 1-3 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Most notably, Morse Watchman’s SmartKey® Locker Touch System for the storage and management of laptops, cash trays, wallets, cell phones, hand-held radios, and other valuables, will be on display and available for demonstration at...

IDEMIA, the world-renowned secure identity solutions provider, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), has launched the next-generation of Mobile ID. Iowa residents can download the Iowa Mobile ID app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and start using it immediately to verify their identity from their mobile phone at TSA PreCheck® checkpoints at both the Des Moines International Airport and Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, in addition to other participating...

In the ever-evolving realm of biometric technology, face recognition solutions have surged to the forefront, showcasing remarkable advancements. They offer a seamless and highly secure method for identity verification, capitalising on the distinct features of users' faces. These solutions harness the might of artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, meticulously analysing and identifying unique facial attributes, from the nuances of facial structure to contours and proportions. Thi...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Logistics Centre in Shannon, Ireland. The new facility is HID’s second-largest Logistics Centre, supporting 55 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The occasion was marked with an official ribbon-cutting and a visit from local government and business pioneers, as well as HID’s operations leadership team. The new 4,157 m2 Logistics Centre is double the si...

Drata, the pioneering continuous security and compliance automation platform, announced the launch of two highly anticipated capabilities: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and User Access Reviews (UAR). The addition of Role-Based Access Control enables even more partitioned access to various elements of the Drata platform to better manage compliance programmes.  And with Drata's User Access Reviews offering, customers can automate the pulling of access levels of all employees across all th...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces an update to its GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control System, which includes up to 12 Doors as standard thanks to a firmware update.  Firmware version 3.9 enables the inclusion of 12 doors (up from eight previously) without the need for a licence dongle, while only one dongle is now required from 12 doors up to the control unit’s maximum of 44 doors. New, improved configuration This new, improved configuration is appl...

Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, has expanded its line of outdoor rated (gate) strikes to include a new CX-ED1959RM model specifically designed for use with RIM exit devices, with standard or Pullman latches. This complements the existing CX-ED1959-MB model, designed for use with cylindrical locksets. The CX-ED1959 series outdoor-rated strikes are ideal for exposed perimeter doors and gates and feature heavy-duty stainless-steel construction with...

Global security and fire safety specialist, Comelit Group has achieved the prestigious Gold EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility.  Gold EcoVadis status EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. Achieving Gold status places Comelit amongst the top tier of companies worldwide for its sustainable and respons...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a pioneer in entrance security solutions, will be attending Data Centre World to showcase its innovative security solutions tailored to the unique needs of the data centre industry. Standing as the premier destination to connect data centre professionals, Gunnebo Entrance Control will be in attendance to present its HiSec Portal, designed with the stringent security demands of data centre facilities in mind. HiSec Portal in action On stand 3G05, visitors will also b...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce its entry into the Latin American (LATAM) market. The new regional sales manager, William Mejia, will oversee sales of Camden products to the entire LATAM region, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.  He will also be providing first-level customer support in both Spanish and English.   Building partnerships “We have had great success in North America,” said Dave Malen, CEO of the company. &ldquo...

Matrix is committed to pioneering intensive research aimed at creating revolutionary security and telecommunications solutions that cater to both domestic and international needs. As part of its involvement in East Tech 2023, Matrix showcased a comprehensive range of customer-focused offerings and products spanning across Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom sectors.  Telecom solutions Matrix presented its impressive range of Telecom solutions, which included...