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Dantech Electronic Engineering, the UK manufacturer of power supplies and ancillary equipment for security applications, is promoting faster, neater and lower-cost Paxton Net2 installations with its DA481 and DA482 integrated Access Control Power Centres. Dantech Power Centres Supporting installers’ profitability by reducing equipment and mains cabling costs, Dantech Power Centres provide reliable 12v DC switch-mode power for either two (DA481) or four (DA482) Paxton Net2 PCBs. The rugge...

ISONAS Inc., a Pure IP™ access control system manufacturer, has announced that the company has appointed Kenneth Minard as the new Regional Sales Manager on the east coast. Mr. Minard will be responsible for growing sales on the east coast in states east of the Mississippi river and work closely with ISONAS partners and customers. ISONAS has built long-term relationships with a team of certified integrators, distributors and manufacturer rep firms that Mr. Minard will be partnering with an...

Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces that it has expanded its global development centre with the opening of new offices in Israel’s premier industrial area in Ra’anana. Increasing global footprint Qognify develops smart security systems that enable organisations to optimise response, mitigate risks, reduce business exposure, and improve performance. The company’s corporate headquarters are in New York and it operates sale...

To extend its network of partners in the field of collaboration, integration, and business development, Hikvision, the world’s supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is launching their new Integration Partner Program at IFSEC 2017. Designed to enable partners to capitalise on access to a wealth of technical and commercial resources, the Integration Partner Program features two partner levels of Integrated Partner and Premium Partner, and ensures that compatible...

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...

Qognify, a provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, has announced the appointment of Dan Hindman to the role of Vice President of Sales EMEA and Eran Noam to Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships. Expanding EMEA market share Dan Hindman joins Qognify as VP Sales of EMEA, and a member of the Qognify Leadership Team. An accomplished international executive with more than 29 years’ experience, Dan held senior sales, marketing and operations management p...

Essence, providers of IoT-enabled security and connected-living technologies, will be exhibiting at IFSEC International in London from 20-22nd June with a focus on its cloud-based platform for security service providers. The cloud service suite features hosting, data analytics, 24/7 multi-level support, and full customisation for professional and DIY security systems. The scalable and flexible platform accelerates time to market, allows complete management of accounts and systems, and delivers...

ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it is a sponsor of IFSEC International 2017 in London, 20-22 June, 2017, at ExCel London. IFSEC International is Europe’s largest security exhibition and more than 27,000 security professionals are expected to attend this year’s event. Deploying exciting and innovative solutions “Trade shows like IFSEC International give the security community the opportu...

Avigilon Corporation, provider of security solutions, announced it will preview the new Avigilon H4 Mini Dome camera line at IFSEC 2017.  Built on the Avigilon H4 platform, the H4 Mini Dome has a footprint of only 2.8 inches, making it the smallest and most discreet camera within this platform. The camera line provides an innovative patent-pending modular design that snaps into place, allowing users to easily switch between surface and in-ceiling mounts. Consistent illumination Equipped...

Senstar, the manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announces FiberPatrol for buried perimeter detection applications. Using a buried fibre optic cable and a centrally-located sensor unit, FiberPatrol provides covert detection of intruders, vehicles, and tunnelling for up to 72 km (45 mi) per processor. Buried detection capability “The advanced technology behind FiberPatrol has been protecting critical infrastructure around the world for many years as a fence-mount...

ASIS International (ASIS), an association for security management professionals worldwide, announced the education line-up for its 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), convening September 25-28, 2017, in Dallas, Texas, USA. The conference program features innovative learning formats, ranging from 25-minute impact sessions to immersive deep dives, as well as expanded training opportunities across the exhibit floor.Robust security education line-up"ASIS is widely regarded as the gold stan...

Dedrone, a security company that developed the world’s first software to detect drones and protect high-value airspace from drone threats, announced their operations are expanding into serving the federal market, through the addition of three U.S. military veterans to their salesforce and advisory board, as well as expanding operations to a third office in Washington, D.C. Dedrone currently is headquartered in San Francisco and has operations in Kassel, Germany. The addition of former mili...

A provider of IP surveillance management software, OnSSI is continually evolving the Ocularis platform to deliver higher levels of performance and value. The integration of OnSSI’s Ocularis 5.3 with S2 Security Corporation’s NetBox software Version 4.9.08 allows the users to bring Ocularis video and events into the S2 NetBox platform. “The integration of Ocularis and NetBox software provides a highly integrated and intelligent video surveillance and access control management p...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of transmission and communication networking equipment, has introduced a new Cybersecurity feature in its latest generation of self-managed switches. The ComNet Port Guardian feature has the capability to physically disconnect a port if unauthorised access is detected. ComNet Port Guardian The value in Port Guardian comes in situations where network access is attempted by disconnecting an IP addressable device on...

Nortech Control Systems Ltd announces DFS as their Approved Distributor for the United Arab Emirates, which has now become one of the Middle East’s more important economic centres. Based in Dubai, Digital Factors is already one of the leading distributors for secure identification (physical and smart card authentication solutions), visitor and parking management, RFID solutions and access control. Growing market opportunities The UAE offers a growing market for vehicle and people access...

Qognify, a provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announced that it will showcase its comprehensive portfolio, including new solutions shown for the first time in Europe, when the company returns to IFSEC International 2017 in June. Innovative solutions on display The Qognify solutions that will be showcased on stand F950: Qblock: Launched in March 2017, Qblock is an enterprise class, converged VMS and network attached storage (NAS) turnkey solution specificall...

Optex, a sensor manufacturer, will be exhibiting a range of different products and solutions centred around five key security scenarios from perimeter protection and tailgating detection to Internet of Things (IoT) based alarm systems at IFSEC International 2017. REDSCAN RLS-3060 intrusion detection solution Within its high-security perimeter protection zone, Optex will showcase its CPNI approved fibre optic fence detection system, Fibre Sensys FD-322 series that detects intruders climbing abo...

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 16th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest (ODP) May 10–12 in Québec City, Québec, at the Delta Hotel Quebec City in the Old Town district. With multiple testing’s of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers’ Plugfest offered interoperability testing for five ONVIF profiles, including the Release Candidate of Profile A for broader access control configuration, which is sch...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest products and a new showroom at the 27th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo in June.Networking with peers from public and private sectors“ASIS NYC is an excellent opportunity for SALTO Systems to share our electronic lock innovations with our peers in the security industry, especially since we just launched our new SALTO XSperience product showcase and training centre just a few miles aw...

Razberi Technologies and Cylance Inc. have signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement to embed CylancePROTECT software in Razberi ServerSwitchIQ appliances. CylancePROTECT will be integral to the new Razberi CameraDefense solution that, combined with Razberi’s secure appliance architecture, provides comprehensive protection over the server, video management systems (VMS), and camera ecosystem.Leveraging artificial intelligence“The physical and network security worlds c...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has successfully re-tested its products to Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) 1175: Issue 7, greatly increasing the scope of certification for its security door range. Pickersgill-Kaye locking systems The doors have been independently tested by the Building Research Establishment to the latest issue of the security standard, with the doors fitted with the Pickersgill-Kaye range of single and multi-point...

Making the decision between electronic security, manned guarding or a combination of the two has just been made easier thanks to a new streamlined solution introduced by security specialists, Trigion. The company has always offered a technology plus people approach as it feels the combination usually satisfies its clients’ needs most successfully. However, until now they have operated as two services and been managed and invoiced separately. Reducing capital expenditure costs Recognisin...

A multi-functional security safe mounted into the perimeter of sites of critical national infrastructure was unveiled at Security & Counter Terror Expo 2017, which took place between 3rd-4th May. Crime & Fire Victrix Vault Turnkey security systems integrator Crime & Fire Defence Systems launched the Victrix Vault on fencing partner Zaun Limited’s stand at the two-day expo at London’s Kensington Olympia. Crime & Fire created the innovative fence- or wall-mounted safe...

Feenics Inc., a provider of cloud-hosted access control and a PSA Security Network vendor will participate in PSA-TEC 2017, May 7-11 in Westminster, Colorado, drawing on the momentum from recent security industry accolades and educating systems integrators on the advantages of flexible and scalable cloud-computing solutions. Feenics launched its enterprise Keep by Feenics platform earlier this year, winning the prestigious Security Industry Association New Product Showcase (NPS) award in cloud...

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces that it will speak at the annual conference of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) on May 7-9, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. The IAPSC’s 2017 conference focuses on how the scope of a security consultant’s role is changing as the physical security industry evolves to address such issues as cyber/IT threats and crowd secu...

Hanwha Techwin’s entire range of cameras and recording devices have been successfully integrated with SureView’s Immix CS central station software platform. The integration allows the latest Wisenet IP camera series and NVRs, as well as analogue DVRs to interact with Immix CS which is designed to improve the efficiency of central alarm monitoring stations offering video monitoring services. Physical Security Information Management The same level of integration has also been achiev...

UK Security Expo announces the launch of the Live Operations Centre, a major new feature which will take central stage at the event on the 29-30 November 2017 at London Olympia. A major new initiative that has not been seen at any security exhibition before, the Live Operations Centre will recreate the exact environment used by Security, Intelligence Agencies and Police globally. It will illustrate dynamically how the multiple agencies including Military, Civil and Police along with government...

The AXIS 1001 delivers true interoperability and best-of-breed choices for present and future requirements Morphean will enter the physical access control market. Over the last year, Morphean have seen increasing demand from their Video Service Providers and end customers to expand their successful video surveillance and business intelligence solution Videoprotector to include managed physical access control. Many end customers are building strong partnerships through the Vid...

Gouge has a decade of experience in physical security consulting, manufacturing, and integrator sales Open Options, a provider of open platform access control solutions, announced the appointment of Chris Gouge as the company’s new Southwest US Sales Manager.Experience in physical securityGouge joined the industry in 2007 with HMA Consulting, and now has a decade of experience in physical security consulting, manufacturing, and integrator sales. Gouge also holds a certif...

The integration provides mission critical levels of security and safeguards customers from unauthorised access from the sea CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announced that it has entered a non-exclusive technology collaboration with underwater security company, Sonardyne International Ltd. The companies are currently working together on a major critical national infrastructure project, integrating Sonardyne’s Sentinel...