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The partnership offers customers new, comprehensive physical access control and business operations solutions Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and mobile credentials, and Savance, a provider of business automation and employee tracking software solutions, announced its integration partnership. The partnership will provide customers with unified, customisable, and fully scalable solutions—combining access control with visitor management, staff tracking, tim...

Laidlaw was relaunched as an independent business in January 2016 Laidlaw—a provider of architectural ironmongery, balustrades, and security systems—is looking forward to continued growth in 2017 after its first 12 months as a successful independent business. Successful first year The company, which has eight regional centres across the UK, was relaunched in January 2016 and Managing Director Peter O’Brien says the first year of business has already seen it...

Bosch offers integrated solutions with G and B Series for intrusion detection, door control, video integration, fire functionality and mobile access More than ever, customers are demanding cost-efficient solutions applications while also requesting to cross boundaries of single domains in many applications. As a response, Bosch introduces the new G and B Series control panels and systems. Both solutions offer an integrated use of different physical security and safety domains...

Zwipe’s new COO, Orlando Martinez and Director of Sales Access Control EMEA, John Laws Biometric tech company Zwipe announces the addition of Orlando Martinez as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and John Laws as the new Director of Sales access control EMEA. Zwipe’s new COO Orlando Martinez has an extensive background in bringing innovative biometric technology to market and driving international business expansion and organisational developme...

ShotPoint is a unique sensor system that provides reliable shooter detection and localisation coverage for both indoor and outdoor areas Databuoy Corporation announces that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted Safety Act Designation Protections for their ShotPoint shooter localisation system. The SAFETY (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) designation extends DHS liability protection for ShotPoint customers with regard to claims re...

The XXL 2.0 ID card printer is a unique solution designed to personalise oversized ID cards on demand Idesco, a New York-based security systems integrator, announced significant enhancements to its XXL 2.0 ID card printer for oversized badges. Optional UHF encoders are now available, making the XXL printer the first portable card printer capable of personalising oversized badges with RFID and UHF encoding. UHF card applications offer a far greater read range, added memory and...

ISONAS’s new software platform, Pure Access includes Pure Access Cloud, and Pure Access Manager ISONAS, a Pure IP access control system manufacturer, announces a major expansion of its network and engineering team. The security market has changed dramatically and the time for rapid adoption of IP access control is here. The ISONAS leadership team recognised this unique opportunity and sought out technology professionals who could create new innovative products and servi...

The Adams Rite RITE Touch digital lock is battery-operated, programmable via touch-screen, and supports up to 40 credential cards ASSA ABLOY Group brand Adams Rite is now shipping its RITE Touch digital door lock with the new ADA compliant accessibility lever. The new ADA compliant accessibility lever option offers compliance while providing an aesthetically pleasing security solution for design professionals and building owners. RITE Touch digital lock Intended for indoor s...

Farpointe’s tactile laser engraving option creates an extra level of security for proximity and smart card access control solutions Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, announced that security system access control manufacturers, integrators and dealers can order proximity and smart card credentials with tactile laser engraving. Whether clamshell, printable, printable with magnetic stripe card or key ring or d...

Peter Bergstrom, the CEO and CTO of CIVINTEC Europe, will introduce CIVINTEC company technical service and CRYSTAL new smart card reader and terminals at TRUSTECH 2016 in Cannes. CIVINTEC company strategy CIVINTEC have over 10 years’ experience in the development and manufacturing of smart card-related products. CIVINTEC’s company strategy; to provide more than just standard, good-quality products with customising and modification; has been an ambition for a couple of years now. Th...

Aperio meets BS EN 179 and BS EN 1125 standards, and offers real-time access control ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a manufacturer of door opening solutions, will be partnering with Net-Ctrl at the upcoming Bett Show, highlighting the benefits of its innovative Aperio wireless locking technology for the education sector. Taking place from 25th to 28th January, 2017, at ExCeL London, representatives from ASSA ABLOY Access Control and technology reselle...

ACRE continues to rapidly expand presence in the global security industry ACRE, LLC, the holding company that owns Vanderbilt Industries, Mercury Security, and recently acquired ACT in Ireland, announced the acquisition of Communication Networks LLC (dba ComNet), a manufacturer of video and data transmission equipment. Wireless video and data transmission The acquisition of ComNet builds on the ACRE family of companies, providing complimentary communication technologies util...

The price lists feature Camden products introduced in 2016 and those to be added in Q1 of 2017 Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to announce that its 2017 Price List is now available in both U.S. and Canadian editions. The 100+ page books detail all of Camden's offerings, including product overviews, features, specifications, and pricing. The price lists also feature all the new products Camden introduced in 2016, as well as ne...

Schlage AD-Series wireless electronic locking systems provide options – credentials, styles, and modes – that add to the Symmetry system’s flexibility, scalability, and control AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specialising in access control, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, welcomes Allegion as the newest certified member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  Allegion’s Schlage AD-400 Wire...

Taiwan has long been a vital designer and manufacturer for the global ICT industry The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is returning to Las Vegas for CES 2017. Influential voices from global Taiwanese brands, ASUSTeK, KYMCO, Delta, and Thermaltake, will share their insights into innovation at a press conference at the Encore Tower Suite on January 4th, 2017. Taiwan has long been a vital designer and manufacturer for the global Information & Communication...

Datawatch has deployed 3,000 HID Mobile IDs to date at major commercial properties across the United States HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, announced that Datawatch Systems, a long time HID Advantage Gold Partner, is transforming the tenant experience across numerous high-rise buildings since their early pilot of HID Mobile Access. Datawatch has deployed 3,000 Mobile IDs to date at major commercial properties across the United States. The solution is addre...

The acquired business revenue is expected to grow at +10% CAGR with EBITDA margins above 20% by 2020 Gemalto, a provider of digital security, announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire 3M's Identity Management Business for US $850 million. 3M's Identity Management Business is comprised of 3M Cogent Inc., which provides a full spectrum of biometric solutions with a focus in civil identification, border control and law enforcement, and 3M's Document Reader and Secu...

v6.4 sees the introduction of WaveView client software for Ubuntu and Redhat operating systems Wavestore, the British manufacturer of Video Management Software (VMS), has launched v6.4 of its VMS featuring a host of enhancements which allows systems integrators and end-users to get even more from their new and existing Wavestore solutions. Unauthorised access to security systems has been a hot topic in the industry recently. In this latest release, Wavestore adds SSL and TLS...

The collaborative solution preserves content and maximises its value over the entire lifecycle TMD, a provider of media management systems for digital and physical assets, announced the full integration of TMD Mediaflex-UMS media service applications with Quantum’s Xcellis workflow storage for seamless archiving. The company has also joined the Quantum Advantage Programme, a platform for partners to test and qualify their technology with Quantum offerings. Managing medi...

The launch is part of an ongoing commitment to meet the local data protection needs of Oulse Secure's global customer base Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced a new European hosting option for its Pulse Workspace mobility management solution and Pulse One centralised management solution. Both cloud based products fully meet EU Data Protection laws and compliance standards including ISO 27001, SOC 1, PCI DSS Level 1, and are delivered from Amazon W...

Vanderbilt‘s integration with Allegion provides a cost-effective solution to meet evolving security needs Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the integration of its award-winning lite blue and bright blue access control solutions with Allegion's Schlage NDE Series wireless locks with ENGAGE technology. Streamlined security solution The integration between Vanderbilt and Allegion provides joint customers with a cost-effective solution...

Resilient Access allows safeguarding apps, data, documents, and files with their own custom access rules As 2017 approaches, cloud computing, mobility and the Internet of Things continue to erode traditional organisational boundaries. The ability to share data freely is becoming a key driver of competitive advantage. For many organisations, however, the requirement to share and collaborate is outweighed by very real security concerns. IAM solutions Identity Access Management...

Resilient Access 3.0 features enhanced integrations, more authoritative sources and lays the groundwork for device-specific credentials Resilient Network Systems, a policy-driven contextual access control solution for enterprises and government agencies, announced the release of Resilient Access 3.0, a ground-breaking contextual access solution designed for the connected organisation. Resilient Access 3.0 extends access capabilities to automatically discover, organise and reso...

Bluvision is a complete IoT ecosystem provider, offering real-time location system technology HID Global, a worldwide manufacturer of trusted identity solutions, announces that it has acquired Bluvision, a leading Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provider in the enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) market. The acquisition transaction closed today. Financial terms are not being disclosed. Reasons for acquisition Bluvision is a complete IoT ecosystem provider, offering real-time loca...

BS 7960:2016 was revised to accommodate changes in the legal requirements for door security staff British Standards Institution, the business standards company, has revised BS 7960 Door Supervision – Code of Practice. The updated standard gives recommendations for the organisation and management of companies providing door supervision services, whether contracted or in-house, to licenses premises or events. Fulfilling legal requirements BS 7960:2016 was revised to acco...

The new Meridian NVR is now available worldwide through FLIR security sales channels FLIR Systems, announced the second generation of the FLIR Meridian Network Video Recorder (NVR). An all-in-one video surveillance recording system, the second generation product adds a built-in 8-port PoE switch and dual monitor display functionality. Multi-camera connectivity Ideal for small to medium enterprise security systems, the FLIR Meridian NVR’s new built-in 8-port PoE switch...

GARDiS has been designed to meet and anticipate important international security standards Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is gearing up for its forthcoming appearance at Intersec 2017 (22nd-24th January) in Dubai, which will feature the introduction of the company’s new GARDiS web-based range of software and hardware solutions to the Middle East market on stand S1-A09. Significant growth trend John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Intersec alw...

ASSA ABLOY will be exhibiting at Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12 at Intersec 2017 As public and private sector organisations around the world seek cost-efficient access control solutions that do not compromise on security, the spotlight falls increasingly on wireless technologies — the heart of the ASSA ABLOY showcase at Intersec 2017, in Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12. Wireless access control Wireless technology is easy to install and maintain, and also makes it cost-e...

OSDP helps ensure that numerous manufacturers' products will work with each other The Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is a communication standard adopted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) that lets security equipment, such as card and biometric readers from one company interface easily with control panels and equipment from another manufacturer. In other words, OSDP fosters interoperability among security devices. It also adds sophistication and...

The app communicates directly with the access control system’s server using Wi-Fi or cellular connection Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with the new EntraPass Go Pass mobile application that allows card holders to use their mobile phones as an access control credential. EntraPass 7.10 software also includes updates to its Microsoft Windows Active Directory integration which now auto-synchronises users,...