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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...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

Mayflex’s first video covers basic principles on capturing video for evidential purpose Mayflex, the leading distributor of networking, infrastructure and electronic security products, has launched the first in a series of ‘Talking Head’ educational videos. The first video entitled ‘Evidential Video’ is presented by Gary Harmer, Director of Sales - Electronic Security. The series features members of the Mayflex security sales team talking about va...

KeyWatcher Illuminated System addresses all security issues related to key management and control Morse Watchmans is featuring the innovative KeyWatcher Illuminated key control and asset management solution at ASIS 2012, highlighting the ability to ensure keys, credit cards and other valuable items are easily accessible to authorised users – and secure and accounted for when not in use. The industry-leading KeyWatcher Illuminated system addresses all security issues rel...

Electronic security solutions are proving particularly popular in the fight against retail crime Research undertaken by security trade body the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has revealed an increase in demand for security from the retail sector over the past 12 months, with petty theft, shoplifting and theft by employees the biggest cause of this rise. The survey, which aimed to identify trends in retail security over the past year, was completed by members fr...

ASSA ABLOY recently launched its ABLOY PROTEC CLIQ PLW330N Super Weatherproof Padlock, a programmable electromechanical lock designed to operate in harsh conditions. ABLOY padlocks are renowned for their durability, as confirmed by independent tests,” said Corbin Anderson, National Sales Manager, Abloy Security. “The PLW330N is not only one of the toughest padlocks we make, but it also provides a double layer of security thanks to its combination of electronic and mechanical protect...

Altronix's new website has a product locator, which enables visitors to search by market sector Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, has redesigned its website to provide visitors with fast and easy access to information along with an improved online experience. The new website – www.altronix.com – offers a fresh look and new resources and functionality designed for system designers,...

HEDA PERIMETERLARM AB will distribute Harper's PulseSecure electrified perimeter security systems Harper Chalice Group is pleased to announce the appointment of HEDA PERIMETERLARM AB LIMITED as distributors in Scandinavia for PulseSecure electrified perimeter security systems. HEDA PERIMETERLARM AB is headed up by Jan-Olof Rosenqvist who was formerly Product Manager specialising in electronic perimeter security systems for Siemens Sweden. Following the appointment of HE...

Paxton will continue to supply electronic access control system, Net2, to Norbain Following the news this week that Norbain, one of Europe’s most successful distributors of security products, has been acquired by Newbury Investments (UK) from the administrators KPMG; Paxton announce their full commitment and support to the company. The market leaders in access control are fully behind Norbain following the change of ownership and will continue to supply them with the UK...

eBridge makes it possible to use legacy coax infrastructure with the latest IP video surveillance cameras  Altronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and peripherals for the electronic security industry, is showcasing its eBridge line of IP over Coax Adapters at the 2012 Electronic Security Expo (ESX). Altronix eBridge IP over Coax Adapters provide a high-performance and cost-effective solution to transmit IP video and data over coaxial cable for dis...

David brings over 25 years of experience in security, access control, gate and home automation Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce David Jones has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, South Central US. David joins Keyscan after serving as a Regional Sales Manager responsible for sales growth in 5 states in the South Central US for Controlled Products Systems Group, the largest Distributor for Gate Automation and Access Control in the US. Prior to CPSG,...

The Code provides guidance for those designing, installing and repairing temporary alarms systems SSAIB, the UK’s leading Certification Body for electronic security, manned guarding services, fire protection, intruder and other alarm systems, has unveiled a constructive new initiative to help properly protect a range of potentially vulnerable sites. The SSAIB’s new Code of Practice for temporary alarm systems will assist in safeguarding construction areas, vacant...

May 2012 sees Mayflex, the IP solutions distributor partnering with Iluminar, the  supplier of IR illuminators May 2012 sees the commencement of a new agreement between Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, and Iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of IR and white light illuminators. Mayflex will be selling the new illuminators from the end of May.  This new addition to their electronic security portfolio is a further positive step in ensu...

The effects of a high-pressure water test on a PulseSecure electrified security barrier are graphically demonstrated in a new video released by Harper Chalice Group Limited. The thousand-gallon-per-minute deluge was released directly over the high voltage PulseSecure system as a part of a fire drill test, when fire-fighters activated a protective water curtain around a high security data centre for the first time. The water curtain system, designed and installed by Argus Fire, is designed to p...

As part of the IP education drive, IFSEC International 2012 will see the debut of the ipAssured Education Zone Security professionals without a working knowledge of IP-based systems and products are at risk of being left behind in the rapidly evolving security marketplace. That’s the message from the organisers of IFSEC International 2012, who are hosting an extensive IP education awareness programme at this year’s show in order to help visitors safeguard their fu...

The partnership will allow Convergint Technologies to resell CNL's leading PSIM platform, IPSecurity CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Convergint Technologies, LLC, a North American systems integrator based in Schaumburg, Illinois. The partnership will allow Convergint Technologies to resell CNL Software’s leading PSIM platform, IPSecurityCenter. Convergint Technolo...

Harper Chalice also intends to launch its new inner range control system and GUI Harper Chalice Group Limited, the UK's leading manufacturer of electronic and electrified perimeter security systems, will be exhibiting at IFSEC. The company manufactures the UK’s most secure, independently-tested electrified perimeter security systems and will be showcasing a number of new products. New products on display will include: the PulseSecure PROTECTOR PS752 fully monitore...

Vihon Associates will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi Dortronics Inc. announced a new manufacturers rep for its line of access control solutions. Effective as of March 1st, Vihon Associates of Roswell, GSA and Tullahoma, TN will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. “Vihon has the experience and resources to strengthen our current business relationships in the region and also bring us new opportunities,&...

Dominic will be promoting Samsung's Smarter Security philosophy, helping clients upgrade from analogue to IP Dominic Jones has been appointed European Marketing Manager for the professional security division of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. Dominic was previously the UK Marketing Manager for Sanyo Sales and Marketing Europe where he was responsible for driving the promotion of Full HD security cameras, as well as the company’s LCD projectors and consumer electronics produ...

The AD-Series will continue to be offered with keypads, mag stripe and FIPS201-compliant reader modules Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, announced that, henceforth, it will only offer the Multi-Tech (MT) and Multi-Tech with Keypad (MTK) options for contactless credentials with the standard AD-Series platform. This consolidation from proximity-o...

Paxton, market leaders in access control, have released an exciting new addition to their popular electronic access control system, Net2, which allows remote monitoring via an iPhone or web browser! Hot on the heels of the September re-launch of their leading access control software, Net2 Pro, Paxton are proud to introduce Net2 Anywhere. Net2 Anywhere is a fantastic new online application within Net2 Pro, Paxton’s intelligent feature-rich Net2 software. Net2 Pro offers advanced features l...