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China Central Television was relying on Pilgrims to support them logistically and medically When Chinese national television station China Central Television (CCTV) needed risk advice, aid and logistical assistance to cover the disaster of Typhoon Haiyan, in the Philippines, it turned to international risk management specialist Pilgrims Group. The tropical cyclone, known in the Philippines as Yolanda, killed an estimated 6,200 people and hit the country’s regions...

Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call Identiv will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2014 first quarter on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 5:00 PM (ET). Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors. Should time allow,...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announced the C•CURE 9000 SiteServer, a compact network device that provides a full-featured, low-cost access control solution for small sites, up to 32 readers, and is powerful enough to be used in a distributed enterprise environment. C•CURE 9000 SiteServer is a complete single-box access control solution, enabling everything from designing and printing badges for new employees, to monitoring day-to-day personnel ac...

The MorphoAccess® SIGMA unites the World’s #1 ranked fingerprint technology with a wide array of recognition factors MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series reader submitted by MorphoTrak won the Best of Biometrics Award at the 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) held by the Security Industry Association at ISC West. MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series biometric access reader combines three powerful attributes that ultimately contributed to winning the award: Industry leading genu...

In support of Earth Day 2014, ABM is highlighting its ABM’s GreenCare program ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, announced recently that it has joined the prestigious ‘Sustainability 50’, part of the World 50. The World 50 is an organisation that brings together senior executives from Global 1,000 companies to share ideas, solutions and collaborative discovery.  “We’re proud to join this exclusive group of companies whose sustain...

Observer members will be able to independently test products to determine their conformance with ONVIF Profiles ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently the addition of a new membership level, to its membership structure, called the Observer level, which encompasses consultants, systems architects and engineers and members of the media. The addition of the Observer level membership grants these individual...

ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the final release of Profile C, which brings the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specification into the physical access control arena. Through Profile C, systems integrators, specifiers and consultants are able to achieve interoperability between clients and devices of physical access control systems (PACS) and network-based video systems. With this final release, including the ava...

This Panasonic-hosted event drew several member companies that have implemented this specification in their IP-based physical security products ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it conducted its 10th Anniversary Developers’ Plugfest last month. The event drew 40 engineers representing 19 ONVIF member companies that have implemented the ONVIF specification in their IP-based physical securi...

Skimming incidents are down 45% from the high of 10,497 incidents reported in 2008 EAST has reported a 5% decrease in ATM related fraud attacks, down from 22,450 to 21,346 in 2013. 5,822 card skimming incidents were reported, down by 19% from the 7,184 incidents reported in 2012. Skimming incidents have now fallen for three successive years and are down 45% from the high of 10,497 incidents reported in 2008. Card trapping incidents increased 98% (up from 2,726 to 5,394 in...

The infographic combines results from its survey with published data on security breaches and associated costs HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released an infographic illustrating the results of a survey it conducted on physical access control. The survey of 600 respondents revealed enterprise end users’ perceptions about change and the importance of industry best practices, and how well today’s technology and policy best...

Identiv’s uTrust TS readers support proximity, smart cards and public key infrastructure Identiv recently unveiled its uTrust TS Readers product line. uTrust TS Readers are revolutionary new building access control readers that support all major credentials in a single reader format, while offering strong identity verification, scalable migration and interoperability based upon secure open standards. uTrust TS Readers are the first readers that let customers easily migra...

PLAI specification streamlines and standardises the management of physical and logical identities Cost effective, automated synchronisation of physical and logical identities, privileges and credentials took a major step toward becoming an industry standard today, with the Physical Security Interoperability Association (PSIA) releasing a draft proposal of its Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification. "We're excited about the potential the PLAI specificati...

The HP Autonomy and VidSys combined platform is designed to reduce physical security risks and incidents HP Autonomy and VidSys recently announced a strategic alliance to develop an advanced physical security information management (PSIM) platform powered by next generation video surveillance analytics. The solution will improve the effectiveness of security professionals by augmenting VidSys’ industry leading PSIM offering with analytics delivered by HP IDOL’s ad...

Identiv exhibits its new uTrust TS Readers at ISC West 2014 Identiv announced that CEO Jason Hart will lead a presentation at ISC West on establishing trust in the connected world. The presentation will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, April 3, starting at 11:15 AM PDT. Mr. Hart’s presentation will address the connectivity of everything from premises, information, identities, devices, and even everyday items such...

The strategic agreement signing ceremony will be held at Samsung Hospitality Suite 3rd floor of Palazzo Tower S1 Corporation (“S1”), a global leader in security systems and integration, and VidSys, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, invite members of the media attending ISC West to a strategic agreement signing ceremony and media availability with CEOs. Where: Samsung Hospitality Suite 3rd floor of the Palazzo Tower When...

SAFE 4.8 centrally manages physical identities and access across diverse physical and IT security systems Quantum Secure, the world’s leading provider of enterprise software to streamline physical identity and access management across multiple systems, is marking five consecutive years of hyper growth with over five million identities now managed by its flagship software suite globally. New customer wins in a number of markets, new partner relationships, a strong roster...

Green Gate Access Systems are delighted to announce that they will be introducing the new O&O K12 anti-terrorism bollard, named ‘The Oak’, to the market, following its UK crash testing and approval by MIRA. Italy based O&O’s CEO, Stefano Valzania, flew into the UK last week to collect the K12’s certificate of conformity and in addition, meet Green Gate Access System’s Managing Director, Neil Sampson, to discuss the newly authorised product, which is the most...

ONVIF will also showcase Profile S for video and audio streaming, its first and most widely adopted profile ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently plans for its first-ever exhibit at ISC West, scheduled for April 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At Booth 23135 in the New Exhibitor Pavilion, ONVIF will display the recently released Profile C, which extends the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specif...

Registration for the Annual General Meeting will begin at 4 p.m The shareholders of Axis AB (publ) are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 5 p.m at Scandic Star Hotel, Glimmervägen 5, Lund, Sweden. Registration for the Annual General Meeting will begin at 4 p.m. The Board of Directors proposes a dividend for the fiscal year 2013 of SEK 5.50 per share, of which SEK 2.50 is an ordinary dividend and SEK 3.00 an extra dividend. The noti...

The show will showcase equipment and technology in rescue and disaster management Thailand will be the proud host of the first ever ASIAN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION EXPO (ADRE) which will be held in Bangkok at the IMPACT exhibition Centre, from 4-7 November. ADRE is fully supported by the Bangkok Administration and Bangkok Fire. The exhibition will comprise an Expo, Conference and Networking Event focused on one of the most important areas in the world today – natural and m...

The Secure Identity Alliance will identify the $50bn savings opportunity government are set to enjoy through On 19th & 20th March 2014 at the Connect:ID conference in Washington and the Cartes Asia conference in Hong Kong, The Secure Identity Alliance will identify the $50bn savings opportunity government are set to enjoy through the implementation of secure eServices by 2020. The report also investigates the wider social and economic benefits of this shift to digital: f...

Counter Terror Expo 2014 will offer a comprehensive display of technology, equipment and services For the first time ever, Clarion Events is presenting three co-located shows from 29th to 30th April at London’s Olympia. Between them, Counter Terror Expo, Ambition and Forensics Europe Expo will showcase the latest technology and techniques for everything from the prevention of terrorist attacks, to the emergency services response when an attack does occur, to the forensi...

The latest version of Command Centre Premier version 7.20 will be released in May this year From March 2014, Gallagher, an international leader in access control and security systems technology, are previewing the latest releases in their extensive product portfolio at a number of key global security events.   New features and technology have been introduced to Gallagher's suite of hardware and software access control and perimeter security solutions. On display at inter...

Technocover will also be highlighting operational features and accessories With its largest presence yet at CTX, Technocover will be showcasing brand new locks and access control options for integrating doors, access covers, cabinets, kiosks and other high security equipment with access management systems. Other launches include a new, sustainable and aesthetic lining material option for UltraSecure cabinets and kiosks. The company will also be previewing a new concept in acc...

Counter Terror Expo 2014 will be offering the most comprehensive display of the very latest technology, equipment and services Now in its 6th edition, Counter Terror Expo is the premier international event for bringing manufacturers and service providers together with buyers and specifiers from across the spectrum of Government, Military, Law Enforcement, the Security Services, the Emergency Services, Critical National Infrastructure and the Private Sector. Once again, the e...

INTERPOL World 2015 will highlight 4 key domains border management, cyber security, safe cities and supply chain security INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organisation with 190 member countries. Its role is to assist law enforcement agencies to combat all forms of transnational crime. INTERPOL work to help police across the world meet the growing challenges of crime in the 21st century by providing high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational...

The conference will be bringing together end-users, system integrators, and technology manufacturers all in one place ISC West, the largest physical security show in North America, will be held April 2-4 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. ISONAS, Inc., the first access control company to design and manufacture a cutting-edge, IP-to-the-door solution will be participating in the following: Sentry 360 partner conference April 1st – 2:00-6:00pm Treasure Isl...

Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent network video management software, recently announced Aimetis Symphony™ 6.12.3 is now available for the E3200 and E7000 Series Physical Security Appliances. The update pack includes many features and refinements including streamlined software updating and cloud backup for server configurations. Top new capabilities include: Symphony 6.12.3.3 – Symphony update includes hundreds of new features and improvements such as 360 camera dewarpin...

The UK office houses regional sales, business development, and sales engineering staff Cross Match Technologies, a leading global provider of biometric identity management solutions, announced that it has opened a sales office in Reading, west of London, serving the United Kingdom and European regions. The announcement comes as the Company nears completion of the consolidation of its Jena, Germany operations. "Cross Match has a long history of supporting law enforcement, defe...

Neil Sampson’s new position was confirmed following a process of nomination Green Gate Access Systems are delighted to announce that their Managing Director, Neil Sampson, has been selected as Chairman of The Door and Hardware Federation’s ‘Powered Gate Group’. Sampson’s new position was confirmed by the DHF’s Executive Chairman, Bob Perry, following a process of nomination. The Powered Gate Group was formed in 2009 in response to requests...