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OSDP helps ensure that numerous manufacturers' products will work with each other The Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is a communication standard adopted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) that lets security equipment, such as card and biometric readers from one company interface easily with control panels and equipment from another manufacturer. In other words, OSDP fosters interoperability among security devices. It also adds sophistication and...

The app communicates directly with the access control system’s server using Wi-Fi or cellular connection Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with the new EntraPass Go Pass mobile application that allows card holders to use their mobile phones as an access control credential. EntraPass 7.10 software also includes updates to its Microsoft Windows Active Directory integration which now auto-synchronises users,...

The new Pure Mobile application will allow for a simpler enrolment and activation process ISONAS Inc., a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, announced that its new hardware platform, the Pure IP RC-04 will be available in late December and shipping into local distributors over the course of the month. Cutting-edge access control technology The ISONAS Pure IP RC-04 hardware platform delivers an entirely revamped aesthetic with the addition of multiple form factors and...

EVVA's next-gen AirKey that turns a smartphone into a key will be demonstrated live at Intersec 2017 The worldwide security market is booming – come to Dubai and witness all aspects of the industry. EVVA will be there again from 22 to 24 January 2017 (hall S1, stand C40). With more than 1,200 exhibitors Intersec is one of the largest and most influential trade fairs in the security industry. At the exhibition centre in Dubai EVVA will benefit from an excellent platform...

Kantech EntraPass Go Install delivers expedited installation and a clear commissioning report Tyco Security Products introduces Kantech EntraPass Go Install, a free mobile application that uses intuitive QR code technology, pre-populated fields, and a simplified commissioning process to significantly decrease installation time and lower the total cost of ownership. The application can be associated with other security devices, such as cameras managed by exacqVision, zones mana...

The app will display the same UI present in the door controller for cafeteria management COSEC MIRROR is an app that allows a user to select menu items from any android device (TV or tablets) instead of a door controller. The app will display the same UI present in the door controller for cafeteria management. The user may first select items from the device and then punch on a biometric device. Key features Easy and fast cafeteria transaction from android device Select me...

HID goID platform enables instant over-the-air provisioning of IDs to citizens’ smartphones and secure access to cloud-based government information services Powered by ASSA ABLOY’s Seos technology, the HID goID platform for mobile IDs enables instant over-the-air provisioning of government-issued IDs to citizens’ smartphones and secure access to cloud-based government information services. Rob Haslam, Vice President and Managing Director of Government ID Sol...

The SALTO Hospitality solution delivers a richer, smarter hospitality experience for guests and further business opportunities for hotels SALTO’s stylish AElement RFID lock now supports the company’s JustIN Mobile technology, offering hotel guests a convenient and keyless experience with the help of mobile access. By integrating AElement locks and mobile access, SALTO Hospitality makes it possible for guests and hotel staff to use their mobile devices as a key, re...

SmartTask app ensures that planned checks are taking place and management information is being gathered electronically There are serious health and safety consequences of missed or inadequate lock-up checks in highly-populated public buildings and retail stores according to Paul Ridden, Managing Director of Skillweb. However, security companies have an opportunity to deliver a value-added service and added peace of mind to building managers by providing monitored inspections o...

The P8GR meets all requirements for operation with the German digital radio network of the public safety authorities’ (BOS) Public safety authorities and organisations (BOS) in Hesse are now able to use the Tetra pager P8GR from Airbus Defence and Space. This device for a two-way communication system is now being delivered to at least 50,000 fire fighters and other rescue and relief workers in the German regional state of Hesse. Operational deployment of the device has n...

Ronny Bjones spent 30 years of his career advancing IT security and identity management EEMA, an independent not for profit, European think tank focussing on identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, the Internet of Things and mobile applications, has presented Ronny Bjones with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Extensive work experience Every year at the ISSE conference, EEMA bestows its highest accolade on one individual that has made a signif...

The TARANIS Smart app is easy to use in stress situations Together with the German company ESG, Airbus Defence and Space is launching a new application called TARANIS Smart for the Tactilon Dabat, a handheld radio and smartphone in one device. Thanks to this application, police officers and rescue services will be able to monitor operations in real time during complex missions. End users can securely transfer data via LTE while still having all the mission-critical communicati...

EkoSecure pagers offer four types of alarm to distinguish the type of emergency Multitone Electronics plc, a specialist in the design, manufacture, and implementation of integrated communication systems announces the launch of its EkoSecure solution, for the campus or site-wide protection of workers. EkoSecure builds upon the company’s EkoTek staff protection system, featuring a wider coverage area which is ideal for outdoor and remote locations around any workplace faci...

Tactilon Dabat integrates a complete Tetra radio and a rugged smartphone in one device Airbus Defence and Space, a European provider of secure radio communications, will showcase its latest products and services at the PMR Expo 2016 in Cologne, Germany. The company also presents a large broadband portfolio for the next generation of Professional Mobile Radio (PMR).Secure Land Communications (SLC), a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, will feature the following broadband p...

The third Interop event will allow participants to run Conformance Testing to further refine their products oneM2M, the global standards initiative for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced it will host its third interoperability event in Kobe, Japan, from Tuesday, November 29 to Friday, December 2, 2016.  This event follows the success of its two previous test sessions. Interoperability and functionality Interop 3 – co-organis...

The M-Series is easy to install, utilizing exacqVision EasyConnect to find, address & connect Illustra & other IP cameras to the network automatically & self-configure for motion-based recording Tyco Security Products introduces the new exacqVision M-Series, a cost-effective network video recorder that is easy to install and use. The exacqVision M-Series expands the all-in-one recorder category Exacq launched last March with the LC-Series PoE+ recorder. Similar to...

Honeywell used HID Seos credential technology and app software developer kits (SDKs) to create the customised mobile access solution for the new occupant app HID Global, a leader in secure identity solutions, announced that Honeywell Building Solutions has integrated HID technology into its new Honeywell Vector Occupant App to transform the work environment, giving building occupants convenient, connected experiences in facilities. With mobile access as one of its key features...

The fully customisable app offers hotels the flexibility to add functionality as required MediaConcepts, an innovative provider of integrated digital solutions for global hospitality organisations, has integrated its mobile application, Priscilla, with SALTO System’s access control system. Optimising guest experience Already a feature-rich application that offers hotel guests a more intuitive way to access information and services throughout their stay, Priscilla&rsquo...

Airbus Defence and Space to display Tactilon Dabat at PMR Expo 2016 Airbus Defence and Space will introduce the Tactilon Dabat in Germany, a full Tetra radio built into a smartphone offering all the functionalities of both a state-of-the-art Tetra radio and a smartphone. With its ruggedised design, Tactilon Dabat withstands the harshest conditions and allows instant communication with a team thanks to the push-to-talk and touch-to-message options. Android features and the larg...

CLIQ CONNECT is the next generation of PROTEC2 CLIQ, an access control system based on mechanical high security disc cylinders combined with highly encrypted electronic locking and identification Abloy UK is highlighting the need for key security, following recent revelations that HMP Northumberland Prison incurred costs of up to £1 million to change the facility’s locks after a guard was allegedly taken hostage and had his keys stolen. Security systems had to be...

HID to demonstrate its recently launched HID goID platform for mobile IDs at the ICAO symposium 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, is showcasing its broad offering of citizen ID solutions at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRIP Symposium 2016, November 15-17 in Montreal, Quebec. The company is also announcing the introduction of its Optical Security Media (OSM) Multitech card for Government ID applications. This combination of uniq...

Security dealers installing VISTA Series panels can now add state-of-the-art access control Connected Technologies, LLC, maker of the Connect ONE cloud-hosted security management platform, has announced new, seamless integration with Honeywell Security’s VISTA-128BPT and VISTA-250BPT Turbo Series control panels. Now, security dealers can easily add the latest access control feature ScanPass Mobile Credential to their customer’s Honeywell VISTA installations. Power...

BioMini Combo is now compatible with wide range of Android-based mobile devices including smartphones, tablets and PDAs Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company will add an Android version of BioMini Combo, a FAP20 certified dual-authentication RFID/fingerprint scanner. BioMini Combo is designed to provide two-factor authentication solutions combining fingerprint, contact/contactless smartcards and NFC. On the surface, the scanner...

The partnership boosts development of mission-critical radio communications in Saudi Arabia Airbus Defence and Space has entered into a strategic partnership with Bravo, a Saudi telecom operator that focuses on wireless group communications, to provide comprehensive mission-critical communications services in Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Airbus Defence and Space will supply Bravo with Tetra technology and all the necessary equipment required for mission-critical communic...

Users of the Tactilon Dabat terminal and all Tactilon Suite products benefit from a large applications and solutions ecosystem Airbus Defence and Space has launched its global SmarTWISP programme. With this app developer programme, the company intends to create a new application ecosystem that addresses the daily needs of Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) users in particular. It focuses on the company’s latest radio Tactilon Dabat, a full Tetra radio built into a smartphon...

BioSign provides improved authentication performance compared to existing technologies Suprema, a manufacturer of biometrics and identity solutions and provider of BioSign fingerprint authentication algorithm, announced that the company has entered into partnership with Egis Technology Inc., a provider of fingerprint sensors. Mobile fingerprint authentication The partnership will bring a solid layer of security and robustness for mobile fingerprint authentication of top-tier...

Aiphone’s IX system offers video entry security, internal communication, emergency stations and multicast paging Users of the Aiphone IX IP network PoE based intercom and security system are now able to remotely utilise many of its key features via their Android and Apple smartphones and tablets, thanks to the launch of a new mobile app. Enhanced flexibility Designed to enhance the flexibility and ease of use of the IX system, Aiphone’s new free mobile app, avail...

The new facility will include biometric identification and authentication technologies Safran Identity & Security announced the opening of a location in the Silicon Valley at the end of 2016. Strategic positioning near high-tech communities Located in Redwood City, the new facility will be strategically positioned near the Silicon Valley and San Francisco high tech communities, featuring an innovation centre with a specific focus on digital payment, digital identity and...

Matrix will launch COSEC DOOR FMX as a high performance door controller with multispectral sensor Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in Securexpo East Africa 2016, Kenya from 8th to 10th November 2016. Matrix will be showcasing its Telecom, Video Surveillance and People Mobility Solution at the event. Mobile access control Matrix will demonstrate its range of biometric Access Control solution and its advance applications....

The PD985 DMR offers an exceptional audio experience through noise cancellation technology PD985, a new member of the already versatile DMR portfolio from Hytera brings an exceptional digital radio experience with a broad array of enhanced features to improve user efficiency and safety. Noise cancellation Hytera, a solution provider of professional mobile radio communications, has launched its latest DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) handset, the PD985, the flagship professional de...