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Specialist security provider, Allegion, has introduced its complete range of Briton mechanical locking solutions, which meet Grade 3 of EN 12209 regulation – the Briton 5600 Series. Building on the success of Briton 5400 and 5500, the range has been bolstered with two additional Briton locks that are suitable for both internal and external doors in public buildings, in both new build and retrofit commercial applications. Ideal for commercial buildings Briton 5600 Series features special...

Antaira Technologies is a leading developer and supplier of industrial device networking and communication solutions for harsh environmental applications and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial PoE networking infrastructure family: LNP-0702G-SFP and LNP-0702G-SFP-24 series. Ideal for high bandwidth and long distance communication applications Antaira Technologies’ LNP-0702G-SFP and LNP-0702G-SFP-24 series is a 7-port industrial PoE+ gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switch, wit...

At ASCUE, Johnson will discuss Open Options’ flagship producy, DNA Fusion access control software Open Options’ Southeast Regional Sales Manager Charles Johnson has been invited to share innovative campus security solutions to educators and administrators representing all areas of North America at the Association Supporting Computer Users in Education (ASCUE) conference to be held June 14-18, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. ASCUE is an international community of...

Autodesk Seek is integrated into Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit design platforms In the competitive security market, the strategy for getting ahead is getting designed into new projects. To do that, it is essential to have BIM (Building Information Modeling) models and CAD drawings ready to go. Orion Entrance Control, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative and customised entrance control lanes such as turnstiles, has taken this strategy further by helping architects,...

The programme empowers parents, family members, civic groups and local businesses from the community There’s no doubt about it, annual school budgets are tight and with very little if any funding from federal or state sources, schools must find a way to help implement a strong, effective, multi-tiered classroom safety strategy. To help pave the way, Campus Safety Products (CSP), the producer of RhinoWare™ classroom lockdown and safety products, has launched the Saf...

AMAG will demonstrate its security management system in collaboration with HID pivCLASS module and RK40/RKCL40 readers AMAG Technology will be demonstrating its FICAM compliant HSE Symmetry Security Management System in collaboration with HID Global’s pivCLASS® Validation Engine, Authentication Module and RK40®/RKCL40® readers at the SIA Government Summit, held June 8-10, 2015 at the W Hotel in Washington D.C. The SIA Government Summit brings together governm...

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that its Guardian vandal-resistant and Gibraltar bullet-resistant contactless proximity card readers are ideal for installations where more durability is required than with a standard proximity reader. They are becoming big hits at schools, universities, correctional institutions, housing authorities, factories, hospitals and other locales where RFID proximity and sm...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China has introduced its new Eco-Savvy 2.0 series of network cameras. Maintains the ‘green’ energy-saving concept Dahua’s latest 2.0 series offers impressive new surveillance features while maintaining the ‘green’, energy-saving concept of its Eco-Savvy equipment range, including the enhanced, performance-boosting Ambarella S2LM chip. The new camer...

The new partnership allows SDI to sell BluBØX’s suite of products and services to clients throughout the U.S SDI, a mission-critical systems integrator delivering intelligent IT solutions to ensure client safety, security and revenue generation, and BluBØX, a manufacturer of Security 4.0 physical security hardware and software, announce its partnership to introduce the next generation of security technology to the US market. This new partnership allows SDI...

Bosch’s new FLEXIDOME IP panoramic camera family as well as AUTODOME IP 4000 and 5000 models will be shown at the event From 16th to 18th of June, Bosch Security Systems will showcase its innovations and award-winning technologies in the South hall on stand F700 during IFSEC International 2015 in London. Visitors are invited to come see and experience how Bosch’s portfolio of video, intrusion, communication and fire solutions can meet any security and safety need....

Highlights at the event include QID (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, LEXI control trim, and host of other solution-driven products Leveraging their many years of expertise in high security locking devices for commercial, government, school and medical facilities, Securitech’s exhibit at ISC West 2015 is a showcase of innovation and industry firsts. Highlights include the ground-breaking QID™ (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock that, with one press of...

QID functions as classroom lock but features ability to instantly deadbolt  classroom door with simple push of a single red button Securitech, the industry leader for innovative, purpose-driven locking devices, is pioneering faster, easier and stronger classroom security with its QID™ (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, on display at ISC West 2015. Designed to exceed safe school government standards (FEMA-428/BIPS-07), the QID functions as a classroom lock for...

UNION, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, is improving ease of installation for retrofit projects with its Retro3 door closers. The Retro3 door closers use the same dimensions and footprint as the widely used Briton 2003 range. This makes UNION’s Retro3 ideal for use on private and public sector retrofit projects where maintaining fire integrity, cost and ease of replacement can be an issue. Reduces need for considerable planning Offering easy installation, the doo...

SIA PASS to develop guidelines for use of electronic security and life safety equipment in schools The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that the Education Interest Group it formed in 2013 to address school security issues is now the SIA Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). The rebranding recognises the need for a coordinated approach to protecting students and staff that encompasses a range of stakeholders. While the SIA group was originally fo...

Eaton’s Security business has announced the availability of the latest addition to its industry leading intruder alarm control panel range – the i-on1000EXKP. Designed to meet today’s challenging requirements, it is also capable of directly replacing the company’s heritage multi-bus system. Ideal for use in diverse range of applications Ideal for use in a diverse range of applications, the i-on1000EXKP will be particularly popular amongst security professionals looking...

The grants will provide the winning institutions with STANLEY Security installed products and solutions STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces the winning colleges and universities of its TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant Programme. Those colleges and universities that accumulated the most votes in the contest across three tiers of student size – under 8,000 students, be...

TRI-ED continues to grow its North American footprint TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the opening of another new branch located at 277 Lodi Street, Unit 10 in Hackensack, New Jersey. The branch, which can be reached at 201-342-0168, is being managed by Frank Arcuri, a long-time industry veteran. "TRI-ED continues to grow its North American footprint," notes Pat Comunale, TRI-ED's President of Global Security Solutions. "We are pleased to offer yet another c...

The InnovationWorks program helps innovators and entrepreneurs bring new and advanced ideas to the marketplace Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is pleased to announce a new program called InnovationWorks with Tyco Security Products. Whether you are a technology start-up or an established global presence, the InnovationWorks team wants to hear from you. We have a proven track record in investment, ac...

The recent release of the IP 2000, IP 4000 and IP 5000 camera families from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. creates a comprehensive portfolio of IP cameras that make it easy for small and medium-sized organisations to set up professional surveillance solutions. With these cost-effective cameras, Bosch raises the bar and sets new standards in security and data management for everyday surveillance situations, including schools, hospitality sites, retail shops, commercial buildings and more. The IP 5...

Amthal Fire & Security is able to offer guidance to schools on how to choose the right solutions to create safe environments The leading security specialist based in St Albans is working with leading education publications and using online and social media resources to highlight issues in school security as well as showcasing latest applications. Says Jamie Allam, Commercial Director at Amthal Fire & Security: “With school safety concerns intensifying, coupl...

ASSA ABLOY UK is reducing energy costs for education premises, by providing cheap to run and quick to install, wireless access control Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK is reducing energy costs for education premises, by providing cheap to run and quick to install, wireless access control. The Department for Education is faced with an estimated budget shortfall of £600 million in 2015-16, according to the Association of Colleges. Despite these financial constr...

The acquisition is part of Panasonic’s strategy to expand business opportunities in the North American education market Panasonic Corporation of North America recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares of Houston, TX-based Video Insight, Inc., a leading developer of video management software, as part of its strategy to expand business opportunities for both companies in the education market in North America. Founded in 2002, Video Insi...

IPAM302 module ensures that OEMs can freely build a product today and easily replace the module in field moving forward IP audio and control specialist Barix has long had a strong OEM business, with the company’s IPAM module series at the core of tens of thousands of devices deployed worldwide today. At ISE 2015, Barix will exhibit its latest module, the IPAM302, for vendors and systems integrators seeking cost-efficient, openly programmable modules to build their own IP...

Video Insight to donate $1 million in grants to underfunded school systems across the United States Due to the incredible success of its 2014 School Security In-Kind Grant program, Video Insight – a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software – has increased the program fourfold for 2015 and will donate $1 million in grants to underfunded school systems across the United States.  “We started this grant program last year in an effort t...

System Galaxy helps maintain awareness of student movement around the facility, and improve overall security At this year’s Intersec trade show and convention, Galaxy Control Systems is featuring the unique capabilities of its powerful access control software platform specifically for use in K-12 schools. The company’s successful System Galaxy v.10.4 solution delivers more highly integrated and scalable access control capabilities to maintain awareness of student m...

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 recent release of the IP 2000, IP 4000 and IP 5000 camera families from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. creates a comprehensive portfolio of IP cameras that make it easy for small and medium-sized organisations to set up professional surveillance solutions. With these cost-effective cameras, Bosch raises the bar and sets new standards in security and data management for everyday surveillance situations, including schools, hospitality sites, retail shops, commercial buildings and more. The IP 5...

The videos demonstrate how easy it is to install ASSA ABLOY UNION’s Eximo panic and emergency exit device range UNION, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, has launched a series of ‘how to’ videos, demonstrating how easy it is to install Eximo, its panic and emergency exit device offering. The videos feature the Eximo® range, which contains panic exit products - suitable for use on exit doors and routes within public buildings in acco...

Columbia County Schools will receive Video Insight VMS licenses and 16 IP video surveillance cameras Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software has awarded the School Security In-Kind Grant to Columbia County Schools of Lake City, Florida. Columbia County Schools is the seventh education organisation to win a $20,000 security system in the year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kin...

SST, Inc., the maker of ShotSpotter Flex™ and the global leader in gunfire detection and analysis, recently announced the launch of SecureCampus™, an unprecedented gunfire detection system designed to provide both indoor and outdoor coverage at university and school campuses and other critical infrastructure locations. SecureCampus instantly detects gunfire and notifies law enforcement, campus security personnel, on-site staff, and other first responders, allowing them to quickly mit...