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PureTech Systems, a leader in geospatial video analytics, recently announced that its PureActiv video analytics solution has been integrated with Genetec’s video management software (VMS), Security Center. The integration allows PureTech’s customers to utilise advanced features, such as real object size, real target size and real location (3D-latitude, longitude and elevation) in their detection efforts, all real-time within Security Center. Security Center is Genetec’s unifie...

COMPRION has been a pioneer in providing conformance test systems On its anniversary, COMPRION looks back on 10 exciting years in the testing industry. COMPRION has not only witnessed but actively driven the technological progress by its participation on various standardisation bodies. Any new technology implemented without the proper amount of testing will end in disaster. 10 years ago, UICCs, handsets and other mobile devices were already tested in terms of interoperability...

The British Standard for lone worker security provision includes increased data protection for Red Alert data Connexion2 is the first company to be audited and approved against the updated BS8484:2011 approval. The British Standard for lone worker security provision has been updated and now includes increased data protection for incident or Red Alert data and customer data. In order to achieve compliance, all data needs to now be stored either in an ISO 27001 approved environm...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces that Certified Partner, Salient Systems, has recertified its CompleteView v3.8 video surveillance management system with AMAG’s new Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines the latest generation of video management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software.  AMAG and Salient cooperatively tested and certified this integration. &...

Core Insight integrates disparate technologies into a coherent platform and predicts IT security threats In a rapidly growing security category that Gartner has named Security Intelligence (SI); organisations support passive Security Information Event Management (SIEM) with proactive processes for threat planning, simulation and replication. The aim is to help security professionals understand the actual risks to the business. Since the launch of Core Insight 2.0 in April, th...

Matt Raban to work closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors Matt Raban has been recruited by Samsung to be Account Manager for the Midlands and South of England. As such he will be working closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors to identify new opportunities for the company’s extensive range of access control and video surveillance solutions. Immediately prior to joining Samsung, Matt performed a business developm...

Genetec to develop video surveillance, access control and LPR as a service to be built on Windows Azure platform Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently unveiled its plans for bringing physical security software to the cloud. In conjunction with a strategic multi-year alliance with Microsoft Corp., Genetec is developing true, reliable, hosted security solutions including Video Su...

Mr. Martin currently serves as the Executive Director for the Open Security Exchange We are very pleased to announce that Mr. Ron Martin has joined the advisory board of Secure Strategy Group. Mr. Martin currently serves as the Executive Director for the Open Security Exchange. Established in 2003, the Open Security Exchange is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-profit association of security experts that provides a forum for security firms, consultants, end-users, government agencies, manuf...

The integration allows the system to detect crimes and events by analysing audio and detect events off-camera Audio Analytic Ltd, the emerging leader in sound classification technology, and AxxonSoft, one of the world leading developers of open VMS and PSIM platforms, are pleased to announce a licensing agreement in which Audio Analytic’s sound recognition technology is now integrated into the Intellect Enterprise physical security management platform from AxxonSoft. Th...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors accommodates many options within the bespoke design process implemented between its expert draughtsmen and its customers; plain meeting stiles are a popular specification.  Creating a neat and streamlined finish, plain meeting stile doorsets are designed to naturally meet in the middle, eliminating the need for astragal profile, door selector and latching hardware. As well as addressing aesthetic considerations, plain meeting stiles are suitable for use in cleanr...

Accellion®, Inc., the award-winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure and mobile file sharing solutions, recently announced the launch of kitepoint™, a new component of the Accellion Mobile File Sharing solution that mobilises enterprise content securely without need for a VPN.  kitepoint allows users to share files externally, and provides them with unified, secure, mobile access and sharing of files stored within Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems such as Sh...

Andy Chrichton awarded Diploma in ironmongery specification by Guild of Architectural Ironmongers Andy Crichton, Scottish Area Manager for SALTO Systems has recently been awarded a diploma in ironmongery specification by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers. Andy combined study for this highly regarded three year diploma course with a busy full time career managing SALTO’s access control operations in Scotland, developing new business, maintaining existing customers a...

ALLNET GmbH has extensive knowledge of network based solutions ALLNET GmbH, a specialist provider of network solutions, has been appointed a distributor for Samsung’s complete range of IP based access control and video surveillance products. Founded in 1991, ALLNET GmbH is one of Germany’s fastest growing ICT distributors which has built an enviable reputation for providing installers, system integrators and resellers with very high levels of pre and post sales su...

immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the Government Accellion Inc., the award winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile file sharing solutions, announced recently that it has been added to immixGroup’s GSA Schedule. immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the government. Since 1997, the company has helped hundreds of corporations grow and manage their public sector business while providing the government with reliable a...

SARGENT Manufacturing Company, a market leader in locksets, exit devices, door closers, access control locks and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, expands its Behavioural Health Series of hardware with the new BHL trim.  Ideal for behavioural health and many other healthcare facilities, the BHL trim offers strength, durability and flexibility while minimising patient risk in these difficult environments. Sloped surfaces and overlapping rose and lever construction allow the BH...

Tristan Norman previously worked at UBM on Call Center and Customer Management Expo Tristan Norman has been appointed Group Sales Manager at IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, organised by UBM Live.  Having previously worked at UBM on Call Centre & Customer Management Expo (Europe's No. 1 trade exhibition and conference for the contact centre and customer service market) for approximately three years, Tristan has risen thro...

The company expanded its project management, technical and execution teams in the region VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, continues to grow and expand its presence throughout Europe and the Middle East as demand for its PSIM software increases worldwide.  During the past year, VidSys has signed new customers across the EMEA region from a variety of industries including corporate enterprise, education, critical nation...

Altus CEO Bulent Tellioglu will join Diebold as the company's country manager in Turkey Diebold, Incorporated recently announced that it has acquired Altus, an industry-leading multivendor service provider in Turkey. Headquartered in Ankara, Altus was founded in 2008 to offer various hardware and software-related services to the financial industry and today is one of the leading companies in its field. Altus provides information technology (IT) services to the financial secto...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the FARGO HDP8500LE Industrial Card Laser Engraver, a new module in its FARGO Industrial Series for high-security state and government eID programmes and other applications requiring advanced visual security.  Leveraging the most versatile laser engraving technology in card identity systems, the high security HDP8500LE system permanently engraves a range of unalterable personalisation attributes into cards, maki...

Avigilon experienced strong year-over-year sales growth in most regions Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, recently announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  All figures are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Third quarter 2012 highlights: Revenue was $25.5 million, an increase of 69% over Q3 2011 revenue of $15.1 million. Gross margin was 51%, compared with 45% a...

Karayiannis will be responsible for the development of all products for INSIDE Secure Near Field Communication INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductors for secure transactions and digital identity, recently announced it has appointed Dimitrios Karayiannis to the position of vice president of research and development. He leads the R&D organisation and is responsible for the development of all products for INSIDE Secure Near Field Communication (NFC), digital security and...

6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition will cover various security issues in 24 educational sessions ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Max Boon, a victim of the 2009 Marriott Jakarta terrorist bomb attack, will be the closing keynote speaker at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong on 3-5 December 2012. In July 2009, the...

For areas that are used for sleeping, healing, study, concentration or the overall reduction of auditory disturbances, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has brought together a suite of products that provide customers with whisper quiet latches and sound reducing exit devices. The suite includes a collection of Von Duprin products comprising push pads, latches and exit devices.             “The right environment helps everyone do a...

DoorKing has added a new multi-purpose receiver to its line of RF access control products.  The new receiver provides for longer range operation, easier programming and has a low power draw feature that makes it an ideal accessory for solar powered applications. The model 8040 is a multi-purpose RF receiver that can be used in a variety of access control applications.  For stand-alone applications, a dry contact relay is provided for door or gate operator activation, or for magnetic o...

ievo currently manufactures two fingerprint readers, one internal and one external Is this the start of the biometric boom? For ievo® it seems so! In September 2012, ievo Ltd, a leading biometric manufacturer, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate. The new premises will accommodate the recent year’s growth of the business, including the growth in numbers of staff. “As our products continue to be adopted in...

American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce the latest version of its revolutionary network video management system comprised of the VideoEdge NVR and victor unifying client. This NVMS provides the very best in embedded analytics, mapping, and bandwidth management, and is now unified with Software House C-CURE 9000 access control and a host of other applications. The completely re-architected VideoEdge NVR is available in a variety of form factors (rack-mount, desk...

Honeywell has added advanced video capabilities to one of its most-popular and most-affordable access control systems, giving owners of small to mid-size businesses a new option for improving building security. The company’s NetAXS-123 offering is the first access control technology of its kind to provide video surveillance without requiring a digital video recorder (DVR) or network video recorder (NVR), making it ideal for smaller businesses such as pharmacies, day care centres and clinic...

Linear launched the initiative in August, which resulted in various offices collecting non-perishable food items Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, is proud to announce an overwhelming response to their first ever inter-office food drive to benefit food banks in states where they have offices, including California, Michigan, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.    Beginning in August, Linear la...

55 executive-level participants from 35 countries attended SGPP Suprema Inc., a leading provider of biometrics and ID solutions, held its annual Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) from October 24 to 26 in Jeju, Korea. With 55 executive-level participants from 35 countries attended SGPP who were from Suprema’s key regional distributors, system integrators and renowned security media. This year’s program covered new product introduction, marketing orientation, R&a...

Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) GmbH has launched its new range of full HD Ganz IP Network Video Recorders (NVRs). Offering four or eight channels, the NVRs provide 1080p high definition quality images along with a free app and CMS software allowing images to be displayed remotely, quickly and easily in quad or full-screen on Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. Supplied in a space saving compact profile, the new Ganz IP NVR recorders work seamlessly with CBC’s...