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Users are migrating to smartphone based access control solutions because they are less expensive and more convenient VIZpin, provider of Commercial Smartphone Access Control, has announced that VIZpin LITE, an entry level version of their popular Managed Access Control solution is now available at no charge.Smartphone-based access control End-users increasingly want to use their phone as their key instead of carrying another credential like a card or FOB.  They are also...

Keep by Feenics™ provides the option of traditional on-site server deployment or fully cloud-based specification Feenics, Ottawa, Canada, will demonstrate the new Version 3 (V3) of the Keep by Feenics™ cloud-hosted access control and security management platform at ASIS 2016 in Orlando, September 12 -14, booth 2168. Keep by Feenics™ Keep by Feenics™ is an award-winning platform that provides the option of traditional on-site server deployment or fully...

TDSi will be giving visitors a chance to see its new range of GARDiS software and hardware solutions Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be giving visitors a chance to see its new range of GARDiS software and hardware solutions at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016, which is being held in Kuala Lumpur from 7th-9th September. The show follows this year’s highly successful IFSEC International in London, which saw increased stand visitor numbers and considerable interest in t...

Mike Voslow joins Brivo with over 30 years of experience in both public and private finance and accounting Brivo, the provider of cloud-based physical access control and video systems, has announced the appointment of Mike Voslow as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 5, 2016.  Mike joins Brivo with over 30 years of experience in both public and private finance and accounting. Financial leadership “I am excited to welcome Mike to Brivo. He is joining...

COSEC DOOR FMX is useful for R&D Centres where high-end security is involved Matrix COSEC DOOR FMX is a premium door controller with multispectral sensor technology. The sensor reads surface as well as subsurface of the finger. This makes the device suitable for adverse conditions, where a user might have dry, wet, oily, elderly hands. The sensor detects only live fingerprints, making it more secure for the organization. COSEC DOOR FMX is useful for R&D Centres where h...

CES approval allows Galaxy to submit instructor-led courses, which will be featured on AIA’s online list  Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, has announced that they have received approval from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a provider of education classes under the organisation’s Continuing Education System (CES). Additionally, AIA has also approved the first of Galaxy’s courses, which...

Denis has a proven track record over his career and is well-respected within the security industry Feenics, Ottawa, Can., announces the appointment of Denis Hébert as President and Equity Partner, effective August 1. Hébert, currently the Chairman of the Board of the Security Industry Association, has an extensive and distinguished career in security. He joins other team members at Feenics, including former systems integrator Sam Shalaby, Chief Executive Officer...

Open Options and Axis Communications have announced the integration of Open Options' DNA Fusion and AXIS A1001 Open Options, an open platform access control and software development company, and Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, announce the integration of Open Options' DNA Fusion™ with AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller. Open Options and Axis Communications are both proponents of the value of open architecture in access control software and hardw...

Regular planned preventative maintenance is absolutely essential if a gate is to remain in a safe and serviceable condition The tragic death of a man crushed by a falling metal gate in County Meath, Ireland on Tuesday (July 26) is a salutary reminder to all those responsible for powered gates of the vital importance of regular inspection and testing of powered gate installations. The call to powered gate owners, installers, repairers and maintainers to have all gates checked...

Security Center version 5.5 gives administrators greater control and protection of their security infrastructure Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions has announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company’s open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security Center 5.5 offers a new disaster recovery mode, enhanced levels of authentication and encryption,...

Dr. Anil Jain received a host of awards for contributions to pattern recognition and biometrics ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, was pleased to host Dr. Anil Jain at its headquarters in Shenzhen, China on June 15, 2016. Dr. Jain is one of the leading pioneers and scientists in the field of biometrics and also serves as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Michigan State...

Boon Edam's extensive range of architectural revolving doors, security revolving doors and turnstiles now on largest public BIM library in America Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announces that its entrance solutions are now available to architects, designers and contractors as Building Information Modeling (BIM) files on the Autodesk Seek library at seek.autodesk.com. Boon Edam Inc.’s BIM files have also been updated...

The award recognises John Davies contribution to promoting UK export initiatives within the security sector John Davies, Managing Director of integrated security manufacturer TDSi, has been awarded the 2016 Chairman's Award for Contribution to Exporting during the BSIA’s Annual Luncheon, which was held at the London Hilton, Park Lane. The award recognises his contribution to promoting UK export initiatives within the security sector, as Chairman of the BSIA Export Counci...

The exhibition in November is expected to attract 70 local and international exhibitors and 2,500 trade visitors Securexpo East Africa, Kenya’s primary exhibition for the commercial and homeland security market, it set to grow significantly. The exhibition and conference will take place from the 8-10 November at the Visa Oshwal Centre and has already substantially increased in size compared to the previous edition. Rise in demand The exhibition in November is expected...

UNION will be exhibiting many of the most popular products including its StrongBOLT® range on stand 75 UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, is exhibiting at the first ever Lockex exhibition. Attending the Ricoh Arena at Coventry, from 16th September to 18th September, UNION will be showcasing its offering on stand 75, alongside other ASSA ABLOY brands; Abloy UK, Mul-T-Lock and Yale. Visitors to t...

The acquisition broadens HID Global’s secure issuance business beyond printers and consumables HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has acquired DemoTeller, a leading provider of instant issuance solutions for the financial market.  With this acquisition, HID Global is now able to address the needs of financial institutions and retailers for instant issuance of personalised financial or payment cards, such as a &ldq...

The move puts LOCKEN in a prime position to satisfy the increasingly demanding expectations of the smart access market As the digital era continues to evolve businesses are increasingly looking to expand access control beyond its traditional role with high tech innovations. With as many as 40% of openings managed by new technologies, LOCKEN has announced an increase in investment and personnel in a direct bid to spearhead SMART security innovation. 15% increase in R&...

IFSEC 2016 attracted 27,052 attendees, in line with the 2015 attendance IFSEC International 2016, organised by UBM EMEA, has announced another hugely successful year for Europe’s largest security event, hosted from the 21st – 23rd June at ExCeL London.Volume of visitors IFSEC once again delivered an exceptional industry experience, attracting 27,052 attendees, in line with the 2015 attendance. The event saw a huge day one and two at IFSEC, with exhibitors overwhel...

HID Global services help customers deploy innovative security solutions HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, released a mid-year update to its top 2016 security trends, based on customer insights into key market developments across enterprise, healthcare, banking, and government markets. In the first six months of the year, the company noted continued forward movement in market adoption of mobile solutions and interest in the Internet of Things, as customers p...

The infinias CLOUD completes full range of access management choices 3xLOGIC announced the launch of infinias CLOUD. infinias CLOUD delivers broad access control capabilities to conveniently secure and manage user locations, within a simple, intuitive, browser-based interface. This cloud-based solution makes access control practical and affordable for any user, regardless of technical experience or business size. infinias CLOUD uses an open platform, allowing users to deploy...

Nick English will lead Kwikset’s overall security and consumer electronics pro trade sales throughout U.S. and Canada Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware and Home Improvement Division announces the appointment of Nick English to the role of North American Sales Manager, Residential Access Solutions (RAS).  Lead overall security and sales English, who will continue to report to Keith Brandon, Divisional Vice President of Residential Ac...

Milestone XProtect VMS is compatible with Dahua’s full range products of IPC, PTZ, and HCVR as well as part of NVR Dahua Technology, a video surveillance solution provider headquartered in Hangzhou, China announced that all range of new smart thermal network camera are integrated with the Milestone XProtect video management software. Smart detection and analysis All Dahua smart thermal network camera series adopted top-notch sensor that makes them capable of detecting...

The Rhône-Alpes region is a prime location to offer a closer service to Fermax's professional clients Having been present for many years in the French market, Fermax France has seen a continuous expansion and a constant positive turnover. The General Management decided to reinforce its presence in French territory and naturally, it has chosen the Rhône-Alpes region, one of the areas with more prospects for advancement, and a prime location to offer a closer service...

The Contactless Testing API offers a wide range of analogue parameters that are adjustable such as the waveform, load modulation amplitude, frequency, and bitrate Comprion has developed a new testing API, a programming interface that allows developers to write their own test cases in the contactless environment. As the API offers the opportunity to implement user-defined scenarios in a lab environment, it is of high value for everyone involved in the development of contactles...

The Connect ONE “All in One” Package is a robust, cloud-hosted offering that includes eight doors of access control using ScanPass Mobile Credentials The Connect ONE® Commercial All in One Package is completely turnkey out of the box with access control, intrusion, HVAC and lighting control, temperature monitoring and video verification. It’s easy to make more money, add customers and gain additional recurring monthly revenue with the Connect ONE All in O...

IP-enabled panels will make up 58.2 percent of the market The adoption of panels and other IP-based equipment in the Asia Pacific market has ramped up significantly in 2015, and growth is expected to accelerate from 2016 through 2020. In fact revenue from IP-enabled panels will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8 percent from 2015 to 2020. The total market for access-control panels is expected to reach $499.3 million in 2020, and IP-enabled panels will make up...

Wood brings years of customer experience focus, coupled with knowledge of SALTO products SALTO Systems has announced the incorporation of Bill Wood as President of SALTO Systems North America as of August 1st, 2016. In this new role, Wood will be responsible for both the commercial and hospitality business lines in the United States and Canada.  He will report to Marc Handels, SALTO's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.   Modern security knowledge Wood&rsq...

The certification demonstrates the LOCKEN groups’ commitment to deliver service excellence and reflects the quality of their solutions LOCKEN UK Ltd has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification for its cable-free access control solution and services. This official seal of approval bears testament to the strategy that the company has spearheaded ever since its inception in 2003. Certification demonstrates the LOCKEN groups’ commitment to deliver service excellence and...

Using Tyco Security Products' new technology, C•CURE 9000 Security and Event Management platforms can deliver contactless access control Tyco Security Products introduces the Safran MorphoAccess SIGMA Series access control high speed biometric and card reader featuring the world’s number one performance-ranked fingerprint technology and the world’s only single hand movement capture and match reader, the MorphoWave Tower. Using this technology, C•CURE...

Aiphone's QuikSpec solution generates a complete equipment list based on the answers to a few questions Aiphone Corp., an international manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, has updated QuikSpec, a free online design tool to help system specifiers easily and accurately design and assemble complete emergency systems using both the Aiphone IS Series and IX Series. QuikSpec features The solution generates a complete equipment list based on the answers to a few q...