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Christian brings a wealth of experience from within the physical security industry Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces Christian Ringler as the new Regional Sales Director for the DACH and SET territories in Europe. He is based in Munich, and reports to Milestone VP EMEA, Thomas Lausten. “I am thrilled to be in a global company, and I am eager to experience the power surge of the Milestone partner ecosystem,&rdqu...

Paul joined in 2009 and has contributed to BSIA’s growing presence on British and European standards development committees The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Paul Phillips to the position of Technical Manager, following six successful years as the Association’s Technical Officer. With 20 years’ experience in the security industry, Paul’s previous appointments include technical positions within Cooper Security and Elmdene. P...

Mr. Puche will work closely on opportunities for OnSSI among the growing customer base within the region OnSSI has promoted Carlos Puche to the position of Director of Business Development for the Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) region. Mr. Puche previously held the position of Business Development Manager for CALA and has been instrumental in generating growth in the region for the company’s flagship Ocularis video management software. “We are pleased to reco...

Boon Edam Inc. announces the launch of BoonAssist TQ, a new manual revolving door that provides an ease of use previously not available in manual revolving doors. BoonAssist TQ offers the unique combination of three features: “push and go” power assistance, speed control, and positioning, also known in the industry as quarter pointing. The new door was developed in response to customers asking for a revolving door that offers comfort, intuitive operation and safety, where an automat...

A new range of learning resources has been launched by Highfield.co.uk to help educators and learners with recently updated security qualifications. The new qualifications were launched after a review into learning in the sector in 2014 by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) which affected licence-linked security units, and resulted in qualifications containing these being withdrawn and replaced with immediate effect on 1 January 2015. The materials – which have been written by securit...

Axel Petri, Senior VP Group Security Governance at Deutsche Telekom will discuss about growing crime rate in digital world ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Axel Petri, Senior Vice President Group Security Policy and Public Safety at Deutsche Telekom AG, will give a keynote presentation during the opening plenary on 30 March at the ASIS 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition. The ASIS Europe 20...

HID's annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand the latest security advances HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently issued its outlook on technology trends for 2015, as well as other anticipated developments across key vertical industries in the secure identity marketplace. The annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand and take advantage of the latest advances to improve security, convenience and the...

The whitepaper details how smart thermal security solutions can help meet the requirements of NERC SightLogix has published a whitepaper which clarifies the new mandatory physical security requirements in the NERC CIP-014 reliability standard, developed by the North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) for protecting the nation’s electric grid. The whitepaper details how smart thermal security solutions can help owners/operators meet the requirements of NERC wh...

Mahfouz will help shape physical access control smart card technology in concert with other committee representatives Tyco Security Products announced recently that Stafford Mahfouz, Manager of the Government and Department of Defense Vertical for Tyco Security Products, has been elected to the Smart Card Alliance’s Access Control Council steering committee for 2015-2016 as a representative of physical access control product and services providers. The Smart Card Allianc...

The new patent marks a significant advance in how access control systems can provide value during an emergency Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, has been awarded its third U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology’s already strong intellectual property foundation. U.S. Patent 8907763 B2 outlines the system and method for mustering individuals during an emergency using mobile devices. Mu...

The campaign is designed to ensure that all claims of ONVIF conformance are valid ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it is launching a proactive education and enforcement campaign designed to ensure that all claims of ONVIF conformance by manufacturers of IP-based physical security products are valid. The education and enforcement initiative aims to further protect the ONVIF brand and more pree...

Viscount’s software-centric Freedom Access Control solution takes physical access control panels out of the equation Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, announced recently it has received a second U.S. patent for its Freedom Access Control solution, building on the technology’s strong IP foundation. U.S. Patent 8854177 B2 outlines the system and method for storing user permissions for multiple disparate physical devices...

NICE is also showcasing the new mobile and web capabilities of its NICE Situator solution NICE Systems is showcasing its Suspect Search solution in booth K47 at Expoprotection. The exhibition for risk protection and management is taking place November 4-6 at the Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 1, in Paris. NICE Suspect Search recently received several global accolades. This includes the Security Trophy for “Innovative Tool and Application” of the Year, which it...

VidSys entered the Middle East market in 2010 and recently opened a regional headquarters in Dubai VidSys, a leading global provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is participating in IFSEC Arabia, taking place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center this week. Phil Stockham, Director of Operations EMEA said, “VidSys is leading the way in terms of PSIM deployments in Saudi Arabia with references in Corporate, Governme...

IGC PKI certificate includes both certificate for identity authentication and digital signing and certificate for encryption IdenTrust® (part of HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions), recently announced that it has achieved U.S. Federal Bridge Authority (US FBCA) cross-certification at Basic, Medium Software, Medium Hardware, and PIV-I Assurance levels with its IGC PKI certificate. HID Global exhibited at the Smart Card Alliance Government Confe...

Southwest Microwave has expanded the Software Development Kit (SDK) options for its INTREPID™ Series II perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) with the addition of the Remote Polling Module II (RPM II) SDK. The RPM II package, consisting of an IP-based application layer protocol and accompanying system control hardware module, provides simplified high-level interface between third-party physical security information management (PSIM) or surveillance systems and INTREPID™ detect...

IPSR names Brandon Herr and Ryan Glass as partners who will be assuming roles in providing direction and leadership IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), the premier security manufacturer’s representative firm, recently announced two new promotions adding to its leadership team. IPSR has named Brandon Herr and Ryan Glass as partners who will be assuming substantial roles in providing direction and leadership to the company. Both parties have extensive management experience and h...

PureTech Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer of geospatial video analytic software, recently announced that it has integrated its PureActiv geospatial surveillance solution with General Dynamics Global Imaging Technology's line of VZ-series mid- to long-range cooled electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) multi-sensor camera systems. The integration enables the camera systems to utilise PureTech's thermal video analytic and long range, map-based PTZ control capabilities. The resulting solution is...

The 9th Annual Border Security Expo brings together senior officials and veteran leadership to showcase new technologies Ten top experts in border security make up the 2015 Border Security Expo Advisory Board chaired by Jayson P. Ahern, Principal, The Chertoff Group and former Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, it was announced recently. The 9th Annual Border Security Expo, April 21-22, 2015, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, brings together senior...

The Axis Partner Pavilion featured 20 partners, showcasing latest in analytics, access control integration and video management Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, featured a range of new products and spoke in key educational sessions throughout ASIS International (booth #1023) in Atlanta from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. This year’s theme invites attendees to discover the Power of 4 with Axis: “4” hardware offerings, new “4K&rd...

The facility showcases G4S’ physical security capabilities and product solutions, specifically highlighting NERC/CIP capabilities G4S Technology, an award-winning security systems integrator and expert project management company for communication networks and fully integrated, electronic security systems, announces the opening of its new Energy Center of Excellence in Chicago, IL. The facility showcases G4S Technology’s physical security capabilities and product so...

TrakLok® International LLC, a cargo security firm specialising in trailer and container security, recently announced that it has upgraded its Application Programing Interface (API) to allow a seamless integration with security integration and call monitoring companies. The company has also added new security features to its GeoLok and TrakLog cargo security platform. The latest enhancements to the integrated lock, alarm and tracking system further enable fleets to proactively protect cargo...

S2 Mobile Security Officer is designed for speed of information sharing, and real time response to situations in the field S2 Security, the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, recently announced the introduction of S2 Mobile Security Officer™, a revolutionary tablet app that makes security departments more effective. With S2 Mobile Security Officer, security management and staff can now operate their S2 access control and video management systems fro...

The new software centralises all company and identity information across systems and departments into one policy Quantum Secure continues to expand its offering of specialised application modules for the company’s industry leading SAFE physical identity and access management (PIAM) software solution with the introduction of  SAFE for Finance here at ASIS 2014. The sophisticated software centralises all company and identity information across systems and departments...

As an authorised VAR of Quantum’s SAFE software, Siemens will provide enterprise-level physical security solutions Quantum Secure has formed a value-added reseller (VAR) alliance with Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division. As an authorised value-added reseller of Quantum Secure’s SAFE software suite, a comprehensive physical security management solution that connects disparate physical security, IT and operational systems and reduces costs and risks...

Maxxess executives will be on hand September 30 at ASIS booth number 2921 to demonstrate and discuss ambit Maxxess, a leading provider of proven software and hardware for a wide range of integrated security systems, announced recently that it will unveil a groundbreaking new communications technology, ambit. ambit is a patented, leading-edge technology and managed service that dramatically increases the coverage of traditional security systems by extending the enterprise'...

With the new Aperio® L100 lock with PIN code, ASSA ABLOY brings another innovation to the Aperio® range. The battery-powered Aperio® L100 lock offers optimum physical protection, transmits door status information to the access control system, and provides multi-level authentication — and like the rest of the Aperio® range, it does it all without the need for any wires. The new wireless Aperio® L100 lock offers a unique, easy way to extend any access control system to i...

At Essen 2014, Axis will be presenting access control solutions jointly with its partners Nedap and Entelec Because video surveillance is associated ever more closely with physical access control systems, it is a logical step for Axis Communications to expand its expertise in IP technology to the market for access control. Just in time for the Security Essen 2014 trade fair (23-26 September 2014), the world market leader in the field of video surveillance presents the AXIS A10...

SIA will honour two of its members for their contributions to increasing collaboration between SIA The Security Industry Association (SIA) will present the first annual Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award at SIA Honours Night on Nov. 19, 2014, at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City, the association announced recently. SIA will honour two of its members for their contributions to increasing collaboration between SIA and vertical market organisations: Mike...

CNL Software will be attending ASIS 2014 with Milestone and Pelco CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the further development of US operations with the centralisation of its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM sales, delivery and training services to a new office in Ashburn, Virginia, US. Heading up CNL Software’s US division is VP Business Development, Warren van der Merwe, who has relocated from the...