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David Ashton is appointed as EVP for Business Development & Technology Cobham plc has named two of its current management team to newly established executive vice president (EVP) positions: • David Ashton, as EVP for Business Development & Technology • Julian Hellebrand, as EVP for Lifecycle Management (LCM) & Programme Management “These appointments are in line with our strategy to return Cobham to sustainable, organic growth,” said Cobha...

The cloud based Clay solution allows SME businesses to control their building access remotely Clay by SALTO is a brand new easy to use, secure locking solution for SME’s that is revolutionary in design, usability and features. Making its world debut at IFSEC 2013, 13th – 16th May NEC Birmingham on stands A50 and D40, Clay by SALTO will initially be launched into the SME (Small Medium Enterprise) market in the United Kingdom, Denmark and Netherlands with other regi...

HID iCLASS Seos's universal card edge feature supports multiple technologies HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its iCLASS Seos credential has won the Asian SESAMES Award in the software and applications category.  The award recognises the industry’s most innovative technological applications developed for the Asia Pacific market in the field of smart cards, digital security, identification, secure transactions, and...

The Counter Terror Expo will deliver insight on the continuing inter agency drive to track terrorist menace Mere weeks before intelligence and counter terrorism officials gather in London again for the annual Counter Terror Expo conference and exhibition, several countries have elevated their alert status in the face of a potential backlash from the ongoing crisis in Syria and recent military activity in Mali and Somalia. Holland has become the latest country to react to conc...

This year's Secutech will see more than 570 exhibitors showcase their latest products and services Running from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan, one of Secutech’s highlights is going to be the Security 50 ranking that reveals the top 50 security industry companies by revenue. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, Secutech is an annual international event for the electronic security, info security, and fire and safe...

ELOP Ltd. was awarded an $80 million contract Elbit Systems announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop Ltd. Elop was awarded an approximately $80 million contract to upgrade Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV) of an Asian customer (the "Program"). The Program will be performed over a two-year period.   Under the Program, Elop will integrate advanced systems for enhanced effectiveness (including for night operations) of the weapon syste...

Elisra Ltd. was awarded a $115million contract Elbit Systems announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems EW and SIGINT – Elisra Ltd. was awarded an approximately $115 million contract to supply an Asian customer with Electronic Warfare (EW) systems for multi-purpose land missions. The contract will be performed over two years. Edgar Maimon, General Manager of Elisra, commented: “We are very proud of this award, achieved due to our technological advan...

Tanveer has vast experience in building and leading multi disciplinary teams across the world Following the appointment Brenda Taylor as Sales and Marketing Director in January, Traka has further strengthened the global marketing team with the appointment of Tanveer Choudhry as Marketing Manager. Tanveer will be tasked with implementing the Traka marketing strategy across key existing and growth markets including the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East. He brings with him...

A gym and bike club for cyclists and runners commuting to work in London’s Soho has installed over 1400 lockers all equipped with smart electronic locks from SALTO to provide secure storage. Located next to Carnaby Street, in the London’s media, advertising and entertainment district, H2 Clubs is the brainchild of property developer and keen cyclist Piers Slater. Like many cyclists he was fed up with arriving at work hot and sweaty, then having to shower and change in cramped office...

Intelligent iPad Locker and Simple iPad Locker products were exhibited at the event Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, is exhibiting the latest generation of its iPad locker technology at BETT 2013 with its Intelligent iPad Locker and Simple iPad Locker products. The Traka Intelligent iPad Locker is designed to automate the process of issuing iPad tablets to students and ensuring they are returned and stored securely at the end of each school day. Negat...

Danny Garrido has over 15 years of experience in the security industry Traka USA, a developer of intelligent key management and locker systems, has chosen Danny Garrido as its new General Manager to spearhead the US market. Since Traka USA introduced its line of key management systems and solutions to the United States in 2008, the company has achieved massive success. Originating in the United Kingdom, and looking to continue expanding its industry growth in 2013, Traka high...

Hospitals, schools, military, commercial and retail facilities often require openings that need increased monitoring, extra protection against theft or vandalism, or unique safety and notification solutions. For these applications, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has brought together a suite of Von Duprin products that provide high security exit devices and indicators. “There are many openings that require elevated security based on the people, property and equipment that they protec...

The new Schlage multi-family access control and property management solution, Nexia Property Intelligence, provides an efficient, cost-effective way to manage one or more multi-family properties from anywhere. The new property management solution leverages leading access control technologies, such as smart cards, wireless access control and modular locking systems. This innovative cloud-based solution provides operational efficiencies that simplify security for multi-resident property owners as...

Brenda was previously Business Development Director for EMEA at Lenel Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, has named Brenda Taylor (formerly Koesterman) as its new Sales and Marketing Director. Taylor, previously Business Development Director for EMEA at leading security systems provider Lenel, brings a wealth of experience building brands in the security market to Traka. She will lead Traka’s global sales and marketing efforts as it seeks to continu...

Secura Key also manufactures multi-technology Wiegand cards, such as Wiegand + Contactless Secura Key, located in Chatsworth CA, has been and continues to be a reliable and trusted manufacturing resource for many types of Access Control cards. Now, Secura Key is the only resource for Wiegand Cards to the industry.  HID® Global Corp has recently notified its customers that it is obsoleting its Wiegand card and reader line as of January 31, 2013, except for some iCLASS...

Traka products have made the list of top 50 products and services twice Traka is proud to announce that its new iPad lockers and Anti Drive-off Solution have been selected as winners in the Tomorrow’s FM Products & Services Awards 2013. The new industry awards celebrate the top 50 products and services from the entire FM industry across the UK and Traka was the only entry to make it onto the list twice. Member of the judging panel and Assistant Editor on Tomorrows F...

Videx, Inc., announced a new version of the CyberKey Vault 20, the CyberKey Vault 20 FX. The redesign features a sleek new look with weatherized input modules and an embedded Flex System Hub for improved performance, all offered at a new, lower price. “The CyberKey Vault 20 FX is our most advanced key control cabinet yet,” said James McGowan, VP of Sales and Marketing at Videx. “We built on the award winning original design and added extra durability and speed to meet the need...

Brivo was recognised by GSN for its HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 compliance solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that for the 2nd year in a row, Brivo took the honour for “Best Integrated System, HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 Compliance” at the 4th Annual Homeland Security Awards, sponsored by Government Security News. Brivo offers two innovative solutions, Aparato and CloudPass designed to serve the unique needs of g...

Datacard Group will also be exhibiting at the show an demonstrating its government product portfolio Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced that John Lam, director of marketing and business development in Asia Pacific for Datacard Group, will be presenting at the Asia Pacific Smart Card Association’s (APSCA) 9th Government Discussion Forum on Electronic Identity taking place on Nov. 27-28, 2012 in Hong Kong....

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces the Access 800® IP1 intelligent Power over Ethernet (PoE) access control locking solution. The Access 800 IP1 integrates ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Corbin Russwin hardware with a contactless reader, door status monitoring, and controller into a single device, making it an ideal solution for corporate campuses, schools, healthcare facilities and other buildings looking for a cost-effective, easy-to-install, and sustainable solution for b...

Sargent Manufacturing Company, a market leader in locksets, cylinders, door closers and related products, and an ASSA ABLOY Group company, announces the addition of two new decorative levers to its Gramercy Series line for Studio Collection™. The Sargent Studio Collection offering, which provides designers, architects and end-users with more decorative suiting options, now includes the RAG and RGM levers.  The RAG lever showcases a grooved insert, providing a distinct, contemporary...

CheckMyCCTV is designed to automatically identify and report specific CCTV issues CheckMySystems Ltd. has signed a major deal to provide UK installer Justice Fire and Security with the latest version of its innovative CheckMyCCTV health and operation monitoring software solution. CheckMyCCTV is designed to automatically identify and report specific CCTV issues, whether it be a camera, hard disk, recording, or network connection failure. Following the agreement with CheckMySys...

Farooq has worked within the electronic security industry for nine years Samsung has further strengthened its technical support team with the appointment of Farooq Hejazi as Field Service and Test Engineer.  Farooq has worked within the electronic security industry for nine years. Prior to joining Samsung he was the Products Evaluations Engineer for Norbain and he has also carried out development engineering roles for MOD contracting companies. “Farooq’s app...

Middle Atlantic to provide ergonomic ViewPoint Consoles as part of the GSOC solution Middle Atlantic Products recently announced that its workstations, video mounting solutions and rack systems will be included in General Dynamics Information Technology’s Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) solution and Customer Integration Lab.                       &n...

SSAIB is the only certification body to have gained UKAS approval for its Telecare ServicesScheme SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations providing a variety of electronic security, manned guarding services, fire protection, intruder and other alarm systems, has unveiled an exciting audit scheme for the increasingly important social alarms sector. SSAIB is the only certification body to have gained UKAS approval for its Telecare ServicesScheme, offe...

Tate brings over 20 years’ of experience, with specialisation in electronic security companies Oncam, one of the world's leading security and technology solutions companies, announced that it has appointed Russell F. Tate as its Vice President of Sales, Americas. He will be based at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Lowell, Mass. Tate brings more than 20 years’ of experience to the job, with a specialisation in high-growth electronic security companies in t...

HID to address critical advances in the design and delivery of credentials for major government ID programs HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, will address the critical advances in the design and delivery of credentials for major government ID programs at the ID WORLD International Congress in Frankfurt, Germany from October 16th – 18th, 2012. Thomas Harenberg, vice president of sales for Government ID Solutions Middle East/Africa, is scheduled...

Driven by innovation Keyscan Inc., is pleased to introduce the CIM (Communication Interlink Module). It is a direct result of Keyscan’s engineering innovation and dedication that has allowed us to continue to offer high quality access control solutions for over 25 years. The Keyscan CIM is a new communication control module designed to use a CAN Bus communication network to provide optimised server to Access Control Unit (ACU) communication as well as give users an all new ACU to ACU netw...

SimonsVoss pursues environment friendly production process for its 3060 System range SimonsVoss underlines its support for the protection of the environment again this year at Security in Essen. By recycling materials and decreasing CO2 emissions, the company aims to make a considerable contribution to a more eco-friendly tradeshow appearance. SimonsVoss has joint forces with its tradeshow construction company in Munich, atelier damböck, to work out environmentally sound...

LEGIC will demonstrate the use of TSM in loading access applications onto NFC telephones At Security Essen, along with Kaba, LEGIC Identsystems AG, the Swiss expert in core elements for contactless people identification, will demonstrate how access applications and rights can be loaded over a mobile network onto NFC telephones using a TSM. NFC innovations are currently appearing in the specialised press every day, announcing how mobile telephones can be used as contactless c...