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Nedap introduces SENSIT enhancements along with new generation of smart parking products

Nedap, global provider of parking detection technology, launches a brand-new generation of smart parking products. With a new smart parking sensor, parking guidance app and gateway, Nedap continues to innovate the leading smart parking platform: SENSIT. The platform contributes to the optimisation of parking guidance and traffic flows in city centers and retail environment all over the world. Resulting in: less congestion, reduction of emissions, safer streets and thus a more attractive city for...

Galaxy showcases Cloud Concierge Access Control solution at ASIS 2017

Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is featuring its recently launched Cloud Concierge Access Control solution this week at their booth (#2241) at ASIS 2017. Galaxy Cloud Concierge is a complete turnkey, cloud-based, fully hosted and managed access control and monitoring solution that includes professional 24/7 management and supports industry standard access technologies. Available in three configurations, Cloud Concierge provides users and in...

SALTO to showcase BLE electronic access control solutions & strategic investments at ASIS 2017

SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest security innovations – including BLE enabled products and feature-rich SPACE access control management software – at the 63rd annual ASIS International Conference to be held in Dallas, September 25-28. “We have a lot of exciting news to share with our peers in the security industry this year at ASIS in Dallas,” said Michael J. Mahon, Senior Vice President Commercial Sal...

SALTO XS4 Mini escutcheon allows easy upgrade from mechanical door locks to electronic access control

The SALTO XS4 Mini escutcheon’s compact, easy-to-install design makes it simple for security professionals to upgrade security and replace mechanical-key-operated door locks with the latest electronic access control solution suitable for a wide range of customer applications. The ANSI version of the XS4 Mini is a tough proposition: Its top-quality zinc alloy construction and Mifare-DESFire and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technologies allow it to work with conventional smartcards and/or via...

SALTO’s JustIN Mobile App access management solution to use smart phones as credentials

SALTO’s JustIN Mobile application uses innovative technology to swap access cards for smartphones, saving users valuable time and money. JustIN Mobile replaces the need for a physical access card by securely sending a mobile key “Over the Air” (OTA) from SALTO’s ProAccess SPACE management software to a registered and verified iOS or Android device. End users can now unlock doors by using their smartphone as a credential. If the phone is lost or stolen, access can immediat...

SALTO introduces ProAccess SPACE software version 4.0 with enhanced access control and management capabilities

SALTO Systems has released version 4.0 of ProAccess SPACE, the web-based, simple-to-use access control software for managing users and doors. ProAccess SPACE offers a platform with a user-centered interface designed for maximum efficiency in managing users and doors. The latest version includes: multiple wandering intruder detections, full HTML5 support, webcam support, and improved audit trail filtering/reports and user experience concerning locations/functions in the front-end. ProAccess SPA...

SALTO acquires Clay shares and invests in Poly-Control/Danalock to extend product portfolio

SALTO Systems has acquired the remaining shares in Clay – to become sole owner of the company – and the purchase of a significant equity share in Poly-Control, the manufacturer of Danalock. With these important investments, SALTO Systems, market leader in electronic locking, executes on its strategy by strengthening its leading position in both Cloud technology and mobile access, as well as electronic locks for the residential market. Clay Locking Platform Clay, in which SALTO alr...

Matrix offers Bluetooth-based mobile access control

Today, mobile phones have become a lifeline for entrepreneurs. They have more or less integrated as an essential element in their day-to-day life. Mobile phones are not only used for swift communication, but often for used for payment of bills, e-commerce shopping, health monitoring, GPS navigation, and so on and so forth. A similar progressive trend is observed with access control, which initiated with RFID Cards, then expanded with biometrics and is now being enhanced with advanced mobile cre...

Pyronix launches DIGI-WIFI/XA communicator: Convenient, cost-effective control panel

Pyronix has announced the launch of the DIGI-WIFI/XA communicator for the hybrid EURO 46 APP control panel. This brand-new communication option affirms Pyronix unrelenting commitment to delivering more choices and more opportunities for its customers. Efficient installation With the DIGI-WIFI/XA, installations are much more efficient. All you have to do is fit the control panel in a convenient location and login to the user’s existing Wi-Fi network. That’s it. No running of Etherne...

Genetec and Alutel Mobility now offer extended access control with mobile reader capabilities

Genetec Inc., a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, has announced that its technology partner Alutel Mobility, a manufacturer of mobile access control systems, now offers extended access control capabilities to open areas, transport facilities, construction sites, mining, oil and gas operations, and education establishments without having to rely on physical readers or installations. Alutel Mobile is available now for Genetec™ Security Center, the company&r...

S2 Security introduces S2 Magic Monitor Version 5 with new advanced features

S2 Security, a provider of IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, introduced S2 Magic Monitor Version 5. S2 Magic Monitor unifies access control, video surveillance and forensics, digital signage and live Internet sourced real-time data and information feeds in a single user interface. Enhanced S2 NetBox access control Version 5 introduces Dynamic Cells, which allow users to program any Magic Monitor with interactive content. This version also include...

TeleEye releases eventMAX security alert service for efficient event management

Even with a 24x7 surveillance system, users still cannot be guaranteed with a maximum level of security protection if the system relies heavily on human supervision. In view of this, TeleEye, the global supplier in video surveillance systems, announces the release of eventMAX Solution. eventMAX Solution is TeleEye’s latest security alert service especially designed for instant and efficient event management. With this intelligent mobile service, users will be alerted immediately through m...

Qognify launches Qognify Extend Situation Management solution

Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces that it has launched a new suite of integrated mobile solutions, Qognify Extend, empowering organisations to leverage field resources and responders to increase situational awareness. Powered by CloudScann, the cloud-based solution effectively extends the reach, coverage and effectiveness of an enterprise’s control room and operations, by enabling personnel — and their smartphones — to...

Vision Database Systems launches PockeTracker Mobile ID verification solution for construction sites

Vision Database Systems, specialists in ID Card and tracking software solutions, announces that the company has introduced its PockeTracker Mobile ID verification solution to construction sites nationwide to help improve security and create a seamless verification process for all personnel. Construction site managers are using this powerful verification and attendance tool to help identify and verify personnel quickly and efficiently. With hundreds of workers possibly gaining access to a jobsite...

Connected technologies services help customer receive higher ROI

For security dealers to be successful and drive greater profitability for their business in this changing technology landscape, they need to get closer to their customers, understand what makes their system more useful and deliver a stellar experience. It’s not enough to simply offer a running list of new services. It’s critical to engage with the customer and identity how a service, device or technology will make the user’s facility more efficient, yield a tangible return on i...

Matrix adds Bluetooth-based identification feature to access control portfolio

Matrix designs and produces enterprise grade telecom and security products and solutions. We constantly keep up to date with the upcoming technology changes and adapt the same in our products and solutions. Today, mobile phones have become a lifeline for entrepreneurs. They have more or less integrated as an essential element in their day-to-day life. Mobile phones are not only used for swift communication, it is tremendously used for payment of bills, e-commerce shopping, health monitoring, GPS...

MivaTek hires Robert Moeller as Vice President of Global Sales

MivaTek, a premier provider of mobile interactive video-verified alarm and awareness mobile-cloud platforms for cellular/ISP carriers and service providers, announces the appointment of Robert Moeller as Vice President of Global Sales. In this position, Moeller will be responsible for platform partnership with service providers, and the retail brands of home8alarm and home8care by Miva worldwide system sales. Previous experience Moeller has over 20 years of diverse consumer and electronic exp...

ASSA ABLOY secures mobile access control permission management with CLIQ Connect solution

The new CLIQ Connect solution is a simple and cost-effective way for facility managers to administer mobile workers’ access control rights. Facility managers can update, amend, revoke or renew access rights remotely using the CLIQ Web Manager software and the latest Bluetooth technology paired with a mobile phone. This enables a mobile worker in any location to access locks. They simply open the CLIQ Connect app on their mobile phone to transfer updated access permissions instantly to thei...

3VR appoints Tony Montes as Sales Director for the eastern United States and Canada

3VR announces that Tony Montes joined the company as Sales Director for the eastern United States and Canada. Previously, Montes held senior security roles at top retail brands including David Yurman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Macy’s department stores where he worked directly with loss prevention managers to define physical security standards and implement surveillance systems for stores nationwide. Previous experience “The future of the retail store is rapidly evolving with the growt...

Aperio new V3 platform: Fast, feature-rich integration of class-leading wireless access control

Aperio® wireless access control has been supercharged with the new Aperio® V3 platform. Now, ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® wireless locks react in a heartbeat to user credentials or administrator commands – and the upgrade is about more than just speed. With V3, Aperio® Online integration also supports multiple features that boost OEM system flexibility, and enhances user-friendliness for both integrators and end-users. Privacy Mode/Escape & Return In Privacy Mode, an au...

My1Login's Mike Newman to present identity and access management challenges at Cyber Security Summit London 2017

Mike Newman, CEO of My1Login, a UK provider of next generation Identity and Access Management solutions, will show attendees at Cyber Security Summit (London, 4 July) how they can contain their exposure to costly GDPR fines; eliminate phishing and remove "shadow IT" with one initiative. "By eliminating the need for passwords in your organisation you can solve many cybersecurity and compliance issues. The majority of security breaches can be traced back to weak passwords and poor password manage...

VASCO adds overlay detection in DIGIPASS for Apps to help protect mobile applications

VASCO Data Security International, Inc., a provider of digital solutions including identity, security and business productivity, announced its ability to help organisations detect and mitigate mobile application overlay attacks through added functionality in the DIGIPASS for Apps Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) module. Overlay attacks are increasingly being deployed to steal user login information. The ongoing attack on Android devices named Marcher has already targeted 117 banking a...

Honeywell adds push notifications to its GX Remote Control mobile application

Honeywell adds push notifications to its mobile application, GX Remote Control, for Galaxy Dimension and Galaxy Flex intruder alarm control panels. Push notifications Push notifications are instant messages sent directly to a user’s smart device when an alarm has triggered their security system, providing peace of mind whenever they are away from their home or business. Users can then log into their security system via the GX Remote Control mobile app and take appropriate steps to addres...

Observables introduces first configurable router IOBOT with AlwaysON platform

Observables Inc. will revolutionise security, AV, smart home and IT dealers’ business models with the launch of their new patent-pending IOBOT with the AlwaysON Platform. IOBOT is a Software Defined Security Device (SDSD) that has the baseline functionality of a network router but with configurable internal modules for customisation by market application including phone and intercom, access control, security, network, automation, persistent communications and more. The IOBOT uniquely feat...

Nedap IFSEC 2017 preview: Interview with Maarten Mijwaart

Nedap considers IFSEC to be one of the main security events throughout the year. Mainland Europe is well presented at the trade and Nedap Identification Systems uses the show to launch new products and new innovations. As a preview of the 2017 show, Maarten Mijwaart, general manager of Nedap Identification Systems, explains what he expects from Nedap at IFSEC 2017. What solutions and products will Nedap be demonstrating this year? Maarten Mijwaart: This year we will demonstrate to the industry...

Lenel displays BlueDiamond mobile credentials and readers at IFSEC 2017

Lenel, one of the sources of advanced security systems in the UK and Ireland, will be showcasing a number of innovative mobile security and safety solutions at the IFSEC International security exhibition in London, June 20-22. Visitors to stand G1300 will learn how mobile devices are making access to hotels, office buildings and homes more convenient and user-friendly. Lenel products in the UK are offered through UTC Fire & Security UK, a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit...

StaySafe receives updated British Standard BS 8484:2016 accreditation for safety

Following an independent audit by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), lone worker safety solution StaySafe has been approved for the provision of lone worker device services in accordance with the updated British Standard BS 8484:2016. BS8484: 2016 supersedes the original BS 8484:2011, which StaySafe was awarded in 2015, and defines stringent guidelines regarding lone worker devices. A BS8484 accreditation is only awarded to solutions that are deemed to be fully compliant with current saf...

Blink Amazon Alexa skill and IFTTT service integration now operational in the UK

Blink, the affordable, wire-free, home security and HD video monitoring system that runs on 2 AA batteries for 2 years, announces that the Blink Amazon Alexa skill and their IFTTT (If This Then That) service integration is now operational in the UK. Blink customers will now have the ability to control their home security system with voice alone via Amazon Alexa enabled devices and connect their Blink systems to other smart home devices through IFTTT. Blink HD video monitoring system Blink is a...

Matrix to display its Video Surveillance, Time-Attendance and Access Control solutions at IFSEC 2017

Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in IFSEC, London from 20th to 22nd June 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its Video Surveillance, Time-Attendance and Access Control solutions at the event. Matrix offers an enterprise-grade Video Management System designed, engineered and built specifically for growing multi-location organisations. The entire solution is focused on automating processes and enhancing efficiency of your organisations. Matrix Vi...

Pulse Secure announces acquisition of Virtual Application Delivery Controller business from Brocade Communications Systems

An affiliate of Pulse Secure, LLC, a provider of secure access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire assets associated with the Virtual Application Delivery Controller (vADC) product family from Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. The transaction includes a leased research and development facility in Cambridge, UK and associated customer support and maintenance contracts. Providing secure access to resourc...