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ASIS International, the world’s largest association of security management professionals, has just concluded its largest ever European event. ASIS Europe 2019 - From Risk to Resilience took place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on March 27-29, attracting over 900 registrants from more than 60 countries and 45 exhibitors. Attendees were senior security practitioners from multinational corporation, including Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Volkswagen, BNP Paribas, Boehringer Ingelheim, D...

HID Global, globally renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced advancements of its banking offerings with its new HID Authentication Service. The solution enables existing financial institutions and new digital startups to better facilitate secure digital banking transactions. The HID Authentication Service, which is a trusted identity platform, is on display at the Temenos Community Forum (TCF) event in The Hague, Netherlands, April 2nd to April 4th, 2019. HID Authenticat...

A new conference will examine fundamental issues of trust as society transitions from paper-based to digital security and ID documents. Digital Document Security The first Digital Document Security Conference in Berlin (May 13 – 15, 2019) comes as the illicit production of counterfeit and fake ID documents continues to be big business. The security of banknotes is also a huge concern for governments and law enforcement agencies Around the world, the use of fraudulent passports, driver&...

Southwest Microwave has expanded its suite of intelligent microwave sensor technologies with the introduction of the IP-based INTREPID Model 336-POE Long Range Digital Microwave Link. This all-weather, Power over Ethernet (POE) sensor makes reliable perimeter security more accessible than ever­, coupling field-proven RF detection performance with secure network connectivity. With a range of 457 meters (1500 feet), operating at K-band frequency, Model 336-POE is ideal for the protection of f...

HID Global, global provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced the availability of the new HID Authentication Service, which is part of its cloud identity platform, designed to deliver a suite of trusted identity solutions. These services make it easy to manage and use identities through a secure cloud delivery model. This multi-tenant cloud authentication service offers large scale, simplified on-boarding of users and frictionless authentication for identity and access management (IAM...

After over 23 years of outstanding service to the security industry in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and many other regions, it is time for Inner Range’s Concept system to retire. The Concept product range will enter into the End Of Life status from April 2nd 2019 (EOL Date). After this EOL date, Inner Range will continue to sell the Concept range while existing stocks last, however manufacturing of additional stock will cease. Integriti System The successor to the Concept system is In...

AMAG Technology, global unified solutions provider to help organisations mitigate risk, meet compliance and save money, unveiled the Symmetry M4000 Intelligent Door Controller. The new controller is the next generation Symmetry panel to the Symmetry M2150 Controller. The powerful, flexible and open M4000 protects all types of buildings while maintaining a low cost of ownership. Symmetry M4000 intelligent door controller The Symmetry M4000 provides distributed intelligence for Symmetry Security...

Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company, announced that it is launching a new partner loyalty program, Avigilon Plus.  Avigilon Plus will first be available in Canada and the United States and will feature a range of benefits that are designed to help further strengthen Avigilon’s partnerships and demonstrate its commitment to the success of its Partners. Through Avigilon Plus, Avigilon intends to offer its Partners competitive discounts, rebates, prioritised technical sup...

Axis Communications introduces the new AXIS A8207-VE Network Video Door Station, an all-in-one product combining video surveillance, door communication and an integrated RFID reader for access control in a single, easy-to-manage device. Continuing the company’s commitment to expand its door station offering, AXIS A8207-VE Network Video Door Station brings an added value to security solutions, functioning as a bridge between video surveillance and access control. Door Station features Th...

Nedap Security Management presented several key conclusions from its extensive benchmark study at ASIS Europe 2019 today. The study focuses on the access control challenges and opportunities faced by multinationals – both now and in the future. One significant finding was that almost 60% of multinationals don’t (yet) consider their access control system to be future-proof. The results of the study were presented by Martin Wijlens and Timon Padberg, global client sales managers for N...

Videx Security has appointed a new Regional Sales Manager for the London and South East region. Mabs Alam has vast sales and management experience and understands the access control and door entry market well. He takes on the role to help drive business opportunity and growth specifically in the South East region including London. Mabs will be focused on generating new business opportunities as well as maintaining positive relationships with existing customers. Improving relationships with dis...

Matrix Comsec, global manufacturer and provider of security and telecom solutions, is participating in ISC WEST 2019, Las Vegas, USA on 10th April 2019. Matrix will be showcasing its comprehensive range of IP video surveillance, people mobility management - an innovative range of access control and time-attendance solutions at the event. Both these solutions are specifically designed for large and multi-location enterprises, SME and SMB organisations. User identification Matrix is known f...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined secure access solutions, announced that Rohini Kasturi is joining the executive team as chief development officer, where he will be responsible for worldwide engineering and solutions. “We are totally committed to continuing to excel as an industry-leading technology company which offers the best secure access solutions for people, devices, things and services,” said Sudhakar Ramakrishna, CEO of Pulse Secure. “We are delighted to...

Access control manufacturer Inner Range has announced a new integration with ANPR company Tattile. Inner Range’s award-winning access control and intruder detection system, Integriti, can now integrate with Tattile’s ANPR system, Vega Smart HD/2HD. The Italian manufacturer’s Vega Smart HD/2HD system is designed for security, free flow tolling and traffic monitoring. It offers high levels of accuracy in reading number plates, including at speeds of over 150mph. The system can...

Mercury Security introduced its next generation intelligent controller platform, the LP Series, and the new MR Series IO modules that continue to drive its open architecture approach, enhance the cyber security posture, and provide partners and users with the access platform of the future. These new additions to the portfolio are sure to be a major contributor to the company’s continued growth in 2019 and will fuel their ability to meet the expanding market needs in an evolving security la...

Asia’s security industry is once again beginning to shift its attention towards Taipei, as preparations continue ahead of the 22nd edition of Secutech. As anticipation continues to build, the fair’s organisers announce details of six pavilions that will allow buyers to easily locate high quality products as well as the most relevant OEM and ODM partners for their businesses. Speaking about the benefits that the pavilions will bring, Ms Regina Tsai, Deputy General Manager of Messe Fr...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components, announced the expansion of its U.S. Sales team with the addition of Matt Bohman, who will serve as the Regional Sales Manager for NE Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Michigan. Matt has over 16 years’ experience within the technology industry, during which he has demonstrated an ability to cultivate existing and develop new relationships with...

As international trade and e-commerce rapidly grow, trucking and freight distribution centres continuously expand, the surveillance system plays a more vital role in distribution centres to overcome the security challenges and reduce potential damages. Surveon logistics solutions provide superior functions cameras, patent RAID NVRs, foreign object detection, face-identified access control and remote monitoring to solve the most distribution centres' security problems. From HDR cameras, patent R...

Axis Communications has launched an updated version of AXIS Site Designer to further improve accuracy, simplicity and efficiency in designing surveillance systems. The new version of this free, award-winning web application now supports designing both simpler systems using Axis end-to-end solutions as well as larger, more complex systems featuring selected third-party Video Management Systems. Simplifying task The tool simplifies the task of identifying the best products to fit the exact opera...

Australia’s largest, privately-owned biometric solutions developer, Argus TrueID, has announced the acquisition of Queensland-based Biometric Identity Solutions (BIS). Argus TrueID solutions Argus TrueID has been working both in Australia and globally to deliver biometric solutions across a range of industries Argus TrueID, which was recently recognised by the AFR as one of Australia’s fastest growing companies, has been working both in Australia and globally to deliver biometric s...

Keysight, the test and measurement vendor, has released the results of a survey sponsored by Ixia, on ‘The State of Cloud Monitoring’. The report highlights the security and monitoring challenges faced by enterprise IT staff responsible for managing public and private cloud deployments. Cloud environment The survey, conducted by Dimensional Research and polling 338 IT professionals at organisations from a range of sizes and industries globally, revealed that companies have low visi...

SMARTair wireless access control system is designed for schools. With intuitive management software, credentials and battery-powered locks in many configurations, it is easy to install and convenient for non-technical staff to use. The system can handle a large number of users and logs every interaction, so incidents are investigated efficiently. The system is more cost-efficient to run than wired access control or traditional mechanical security. Doors require minimal alterations when SMARTair...

HID Global®, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, announced that Bluvision™, a part of HID Global, was named in the challenger quadrant of the Gartner 2019 Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services, Global. Adoption of location services is projected to increase from less than 10 percent today to more than half of all enterprises worldwide within three years. According to Gartner, “By 2022, 65% of enterprises will require indoor location asset tracking (both peop...

PEAKnx, manufacturer of solutions for home and building automation from Darmstadt, Germany, has partnered with Bird Home Automation, the Berlin-based IP video door intercom manufacturer that develops innovative door communication technologies under the brand name “DoorBird”. This partnership brings numerous advantages for KNX users: The DoorBird door station can be easily and quickly connected to the PEAKnx Controlmini and Controlpro touch panels allowing the user to see and speak wi...

Shot Tracer, the innovator in high-performance, affordably-priced gunshot detection solutions, will be launching a new reseller recruitment program at ISC West 2019 (booth #1092) with a highly attractive on-boarding proposition for qualified dealers. Qualifying resellers can receive a Gunshot Simulator Kit valued at $1,000 when they commit to becoming a Shot Tracer dealer.   Shot Tracer’s Eagle Gunshot Detection System is so advanced, yet it’s simple. It easily integrates with...

D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in data-driven system integration software, announces the company will demonstrate powerful new capabilities to its award-winning, estimation, design, and project management System Integrator (SI) software solution – System Integrator v12 – at ISC West 2019 in booth 34045. ISC West is the largest converged security industry trade show in the U.S., with over 30,000 security professionals expected to attend and with new products & technologies e...

With only three weeks to go until The Security Event 2019, details of the fantastic speakers taking part in the professional seminar programme has been released. Security training sessions Sessions in the free-to-attend programme have been designed to give attendees practical training and best practice advice on new techniques and technologies on the market and are CPD certified by The Security Institute. By attending these innovative sessions and workshops, attendees can earn up to 35 CPD poi...

3xLOGIC, Inc., global provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, has announced the company’s 2019 schedule for onsite and online training. All onsite courses come with the added bonus of BICSI CECs for course completion. Onsite and online training courses Under the leadership of new Training Manager, Brandon Harless, the company continues to make significant investments in upgrading and expanding training resources during...

AlertEnterprise Inc., globally renowned physical-logical security convergence software company, has announced the addition of facial recognition technology (“FRT”) to its Visitor Management Kiosk software. Visitor Management Kiosk software AlertEnterprise Visitor Management Kiosk software with FRT delivers frictionless security to organisations that are looking to improve security and enhance customer experience with a powerful first impression at check-in. The new FRT feature prov...

With over 1000 exhibitors, ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the U.S., taking place from April 10 - 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. More than 30,000 security experts meet and network at ISC West. LEGIC, the provider of secure identification and legitimation management with headquarters in Switzerland, proudly presents its product portfolio including the latest reader IC SM-6300 featuring all globally relevant RFID standards. LEGIC’s flagship supports BLE, NFC, LEGIC prime and...