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Increased processing power of DSP chipsets in cameras has created more opportunities to add value with Open Platform The BBC News magazine recently published an article online under the heading, 'The end of the CCTV era?'. The piece reported that some local authorities are questioning if further investment in video surveillance can be justified. So, is this the end of a long period of sustained growth for the video surveillance industry? Peter Ainsworth, Head of Product and...

SATEON, the 100% browser based access control system from Grosvenor Technology, has received a new update adding even greater functionality and compatibility. The access control system boasts integration with a growing list of hardware, and with release 2.8, SATEON can now seamlessly communicate with Galaxy Intruder and Simplex fire panels along with Aperio wireless lock systems. Adoption of wireless electronic locks will continue to grow rapidly as end users become familiar with the benefits...

When a fire of this magnitude occurs, authorities already have an uphill battle when it comes to determining the cause The reaction comes following a report in the Black Country-based Express and Star, detailing a fire that destroyed an industrial estate in the region late last year, with evidence from local authorities confirming that the blaze was started deliberately. The fire at Middlemore Industrial Estate, situated in the town of Smethwick in the West Midlands, occurred...

Keyprocessor introduces the Orion Smart Door Controller: opening doors to new possibilities With its new Smart Door Controller, Keyprocessor introduces the best solution for all your access situations. Due to its versatility the Orion can also be used in many existing situations, which makes it extremely cost effective. You'll be surprised by its space-saving design, effective and efficient functionalities and its multi-usage character. Keyprocessor proudly presents the Orion, the first contro...

UNION to exhibit its ranges like - StrongBOLT, Eximo, Panic Exit Device also Retro3 & Retro4 door closers Attending for the sixth consecutive year since the show began in 2010, Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, will be exhibiting at the Locksmith Expo 2015. Returning to the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, on the 7th and 8th March, Security Solutions will be showcasing its innovative offerings on stand A1. Visitors to the stand will have the...

Identiv, Inc., a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced that Identiv’s uTrust TS Government Readers for premises access are now included on the U.S. government’s FICAM Approved Products List (APL). The General Services Administration (GSA) lab, which is part of the Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) Testing Program, has evaluated and approved Identiv’s...

Boon Edam Inc. announces the launch of BoonAssist TQ, a new manual revolving door that provides an ease of use previously not available in manual revolving doors. BoonAssist TQ offers the unique combination of three features: “push and go” power assistance, speed control, and positioning, also known in the industry as quarter pointing. The new door was developed in response to customers asking for a revolving door that offers comfort, intuitive operation and safety, where an automat...

The development order involves consulting and initial fingerprint sensors for the client seeking small device application NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has received an initial development order, valued at $100,000 USD, from a new client in its “NEXT-enabled market” sector. NEXT, the leader in high-performance low-cost fingerprint sensors based on its patented technology, did not disclose the client company or specific applications being developed. Tore E...

HID has also been recognised for successfully implementing sustainability guidelines in design, construction and operation HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has completed the consolidation of its world headquarters and North American Operations Center. Showcase for operational quality and sustainability The company has also achieved recognition by three organisations for successfully implementing some of the industry&rsqu...

In the United States alone Delta Scientific secures over 110 Federal buildings Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that government officials and security professionals can see demonstrations of Delta's wide line of anti-terrorism vehicle barriers, bollards, crash-rated gates and other equipment, including new products on March 5 from 9 am to 4 pm at Delta headq...

Honeywell recently released two first-of-their-kind multilingual demo apps for its LYNX Touch 5200 and 7000 home security systems. Dealers and integrators can now easily transition between English, Spanish and French languages within the same app, depending on a customer’s language preference, to demonstrate system capabilities.  The apps interactively showcase the features of Honeywell’s latest LYNX Touch security systems by simulating the experience on an iPad® or iPhone&...

The Advance will include awards for distinguished SIA Members in recognition of their accomplishments For the first time this year, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will hold its annual meeting The Advance at ISC West, produced by ISC Events in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, April 14, the program for The Advance will include awards for distinguished SIA Members in recognition of their accomplishments in the previous year, announced V. John Stroia, SIA chairman of the board. Fo...

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...

Darren will identify new business opportunities for the company’s outstanding range of RFID hospitality solutions SALTO Systems continues to grow its UK sales team with news that Darren Keating has joined as National Account Manager Hospitality. Darren will be responsible for working closely with boutique, luxury and resort hotels in addition to other types of holiday properties and resorts to identify new business opportunities for the company’s outstanding range...

RITE Touch RT1050D digital door lock won the award in the hardware category USGlass magazine, the magazine of record for architectural glass industry leaders, announced that Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has won a 2014 Readers Choice Award. The winning products were selected through a survey of USGlass readers, who voted for their favourites in a variety of categories. The RITE Touch RT1050D was selected in the hardware category. The RITE Touch RT1050D is a digita...

The customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has recently received a number of orders within a range of new high potential fingerprint sensor markets. During January, a total of 6 customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats. The targeted products include payment-, home- and smartphone-related...

STANLEY Security, a leading global provider of advanced integrated security solutions, announces the official launch of its significantly augmented eServices 2.0 platform, now commercially available to STANLEY Security customers. eServices 2.0 was initially released in beta to select STANLEY Security customers earlier this year, and has been continually enhanced based on direct customer feedback to bring the platform to its current state. STANLEY Security responded to over 1,000 logged developme...

An online version of the Prospectus, which provides information on classroom and training courses, can be viewed at the Tavcom website Tavcom, the leading supplier of accredited vocational, classroom and ‘e-learning’ online security systems training courses, has published its 2015 Prospectus. An online version of the Prospectus, which provides information on over 70 different classroom, workshop and online training courses, can be viewed at the Tavcom website, whi...

The new S3040 portable reader from CEM Systems is a lightweight and rugged hand-held card reading device for roaming security. It is built around the latest technology standards and offers improved portability and resilience. The S3040 replaces the previous models S3020 and S3030 offering the same great features including image display, mustering, roaming and much more. The main difference is an updated hardware platform. Key features include: Card swipe and visual verification of cardholder...

A10 Networks, a technology leader in application networking, recently announced the integration of its Thunder Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabric. Offering dynamic L4-L7 application networking services, this joint solution enables enterprises to amplify their data centre output by automatically provisioning application delivery and security services with a significant increase in both allocation speed and business agility – al...

Reece will be responsible for developing new sales and providing ongoing service to DMP authorised dealers Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Reece Tarwater as the Dealer Development Manager in the company’s Texas Region. He will be responsible for developing new sales and providing ongoing service to DMP authorised dealers throughout the state, helping them grow their businesses. “Reece is Texas-born, and brings a strong knowledge of the specific needs o...

CCV used Identiv Labs to design, develop, and produce a family of network-connected frontend contactless readers Identiv, Inc., a global security technology company that provides trusted identity solutions for premises, information, and everyday items, recently announced that CCV Deutschland, a German provider of electronic payment products and electronic payment processing, has partnered with Identiv Labs to develop a complete solution for unattended contactless payments. Th...

Under the terms of agreement, NBM will supply Wavestore's hardware based solutions to its customer base throughout EMEA region Wavestore, a leading global supplier of video management software (VMS), has agreed a distribution partnership with NBM Distribution Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, NBM Distribution will supply Wavestore's hardware based solutions to its extensive customer base of installers and systems integrators throughout the EMEA region. NBM Distribution...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the certification of its iSTAR Edge and iSTAR Ultra door controllers under the government’s Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS) 140-2 program, the most stringent standard for cryptographic products. With the certification of iSTAR Edge and iSTAR Ultra, Software House becomes the first company to offer a full lineup...

The most requested ASSA ABLOY products at Intersec were wireless technologies SMARTair™ and Aperio®. SMARTair™ Successful involvement at Intersec 2015 saw ASSA ABLOY further expand its profile in the fast-growing Middle East market. ASSA ABLOY demonstrated key wireless access products and shared its own market research with attendees. Key sales trends for 2015 include the rise of IP-enabled wireless devices, as well as increasing interest in open standards and...

Anviz drew high praise for theirexpanded surveillance line, whichattendees could try out themselves Anviz Global, a manufacturer of biometric technology products, would like to thank everyone who attended the INTERSEC Dubai 2015 in Dubai, UAE. The show has a reputation for being one of the biggest and most active security exhibitions in the world. This year, INTERSEC did not disappoint exhibition attendees or exhibitors. This year Anviz had a clear mandate heading into the sho...

Gary Harmer Director of Sales at Mayflex feels ISONAS is revolutionising access control Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor has formed an agreement to distribute the ISONAS range of access control products. Unlike traditional panel-based or IP-panel systems, ISONAS delivers the one proven access control solution that offers network-based, “Pure IP” to the door technology. Founded in 1999, ISONAS is the firs...

HID's annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand the latest security advances HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently issued its outlook on technology trends for 2015, as well as other anticipated developments across key vertical industries in the secure identity marketplace. The annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand and take advantage of the latest advances to improve security, convenience and the...

Farpointe Data distributes its Data products and options to manufacturers in New England Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that Thomas E. Piston, Jr. will help security system manufacturers and integrators from the New England and Mid-Atlantic states provide their customers with Farpointe Data products and options that will better meet their customers' needs for card-based access control an...

100% of Protection 1’s central station operators in Irving have passed the CSAA Central Station On-Line Operator Training Courses Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has been awarded the Central Station Alarm Association’s (CSAA) elite CSAA Five Diamond Certification for its Irving, TX, call centre. In order to qualify for this certification, 100% of Protection 1’s central stati...