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TDSi to showcase biometric reader at Intersec Dubai

TDSi will demonstrate how organisations can be benefit from the integration of EXgardeTDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations will be showcasing its DIGIgarde PLUS biometric reader and TCP/IP integration with Texecom Premier range of Intruder Alarm panels at Intersec Dubai on the 15th - 17th January 2012. TDSi will demonstrate how organisations can benefit from the integration of its new EXgarde product with Texecom's Premier range of Intr...

TDSi to launch its TCP/IP integration with Texecom Premier range at Intersec Dubai 2012

TDSi will showcase DIGIgarde PLUS, a fingerprint biometric access control and Time and Attendance reader TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations will be showcasing its DIGIgarde PLUS biometric reader and TCP/IP integration with Texecom Premier range of Intruder Alarm panels at Intersec Dubai on the 15th-17th January 2012. TDSi will demonstrate how organisations can benefit from the integration of its new EXgarde product...

TDSi pioneer in access control launches new MIFARE Programmer tool

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations, has launched its new MIFARE Programmer tool, which offers users the ability to specify their own sectors and keys on their MIFARE access cards. Together with the ability to re-configure TDSi's standard sector readers to any desired code (without the need for any other parties to be involved) the MIFARE Programmer ensures confidentiality of security data and access control.TDSi's Managing Director, John...

Moxa releases high-bandwidth 3-in-1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/clients for secure wireless coverage

Moxa has released the AWK-3131 and AWK-4131 series, two high-bandwidth 3-in-1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/clients that provide complete and secure wireless coverage both indoors and out. Both series are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11n standard for a maximum bandwidth of 300 Mbps, and are backwards-compliant with existing 802.11 a/b/g deployments. The combination of expanded bandwidth and rugged industrial design exhibited by these new products ensure the highest reliability for data tran...

Nortech appoints Databac as the exclusive distributor of its proximity and smart card readers

  Databac will promote the readers throughout Spain and Portugal British card reader manufacturer Nortech Control Systems has appointed ID specialist Databac (www.databac.com) as the exclusive distributor of its proximity and smart card readers in the Iberian peninsula. From its office in Barcelona, Databac will leverage its local resources to promote the readers throughout Spain and Portugal. Nortech manufactures proximity readers and smart card readers capable of readin...

PCSC announces promotion of Al Portal to Director of Sales

Al Portal will oversee the domestic U.S. sales team and continue to manage and direct Latin American sales PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the promotion of Al Portal to Director of Sales, the Americas. In this role, Al Portal will oversee the domestic U.S. Sales Team, as well as continue to manage and direct Latin American Sales. He wil...

CNL Software and Ingersoll Rand to deliver free PSIM for Healthcare webinars in December 2011

 Attendees will learn about consolidating access control, CCTV, fire and intruder alarms into one integrated systemCNL Software, a pioneer in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies a leading global provider of security solutions to the healthcare sector are delivering free PSIM for Healthcare webinars on 13, 15 and 19 December 2011.In today's healthcare environment, facilities managers have to juggle challenges every day to meet pa...

IP video security solutions provider IndigoVision appoints Marcus Kneen as CEO

The four sales directors, covering APAC, EMEA, Latin America and North America will report to Marcus  The Board of IndigoVision announced on 9th December the appointment of Marcus Kneen as Chief Executive Officer of IndigoVision, succeeding former CEO and founder Oliver Vellacott.Oliver founded IndigoVision in 1994 and led the company's early development from inception. Having taken the business to this stage, the time was right for him to hand over the leadership of the company. The Board...

Airport Security Asia 2012 to address importance of aviation security training for non-aviation personnel

 Aviation security training should be extended to non-aviation security personnelIf aviation security personnel fail to pay attention to the experiences or make too quick an evaluation, a terrorist attack the magnitude of 9/11 could happen again, says Subagiyo Basiran, General Manager, at Jakarta's Soekarno - Hatta International Airport. "What we have to do is we have to think and think out of the box. We have to go a little bit further away from the security matter. I thought that...

SALTO and Remsdaq partner together to mark a new era in access control

Remsdaq have fully integrated SALTO's wireless locking solutions into their security management platformSALTO and Remsdaq Ltd. are delighted to announce a new strategic technology partnership that will see both companies working closely together to mark a new era in access control.Security solutions company Remsdaq have now fully integrated SALTO's state-of-the-art wireless locking solutions into their StarWatch integrated security management platform to enhance its feature set and market...

SeeView Security to launch programme to address the needs of large scale data centre

SeeView's Cloud Solutions provide enhanced physical security for the data centre as well as individual serversIn response to robust demand, SeeView Security, Inc. (SeeView) announced recently that it is launching a formal programme to address the needs of large scale data centre which are increasingly used for cloud computing applications. SeeView's Security's Cloud Solutions provide enhanced physical security for the data center as well as the individual racks and servers operating within such...

Videx wins "Best Building System Security Product" award for CyberLock Flex System Door & I/O module

Videx's CyberLock Flex System Door and I/O module activates a variety of relay-based devices Videx won the "Best Building System Security Product" award for its new CyberLock Flex System Door & I/O module at the Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) in Dallas. Jim McGowan, Videx VP of Sales & Marketing, shares, "The award has great meaning for us and we appreciate all the time and effort that went into the selection process. We are honoured that the...

ONVIF highlights progress of IP interoperability standards at CPSE 2011

ONVIF held its annual meeting in Shenzhen, China in NovemberONVIF, the global leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it held its annual meeting in Shenzhen, China in November, where speakers highlighted the progress of interoperability standards around the globe. Hosted at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Shenzhen, ONVIF's annual meeting was organised in conjunction with the CPSE 2011 trade show, where ONVIF also held two networking events to provid...

INSIDE Secure and CorFire join forces to roll out NFC applications

 INSIDE Secure and CorFire have joined hands to speed up the rollout of NFC  CorFire(TM), the industry-leading mobile commerce business of SK C&C USA, and INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, announced an agreement that promises to accelerate the rollout of NFC applications by ensuring that INSIDE Secure's portfolio of MicroRead(R) and SecuRead(R) NFC solutions, as well as its Open NFC(TM) protocol stack, are interoperable...

Security solution providers Idesco and Niscayah strengthen their long-term cooperation

  Idesco and Niscayah bring their security services to the whole logistic chainIdesco and the security system provider Niscayah announced at Helsinki's Finnsec Exhibition an agreement strengthening their long-term cooperation relationship. Their target is to seek and open new markets and application areas for the products and services they provide. In practice, this will mean deeper cooperation in product development particularly. This deepened cooperation will also generate new opport...

Nedap Security and iReader Intelligent Technology enter into business partnership in China

 iReader will include Nedap's Security Management system AEOS in its product portfolioNedap Security Management and Beijing East iReader Intelligent Technology co. Ltd. have entered into a business partnership for the northern Chinese market. iReader will include Nedap's security management system AEOS in its product portfolio. IReader has extensive experience and expertise in security, safety and access control in the Chinese market. The reason for enhancing its portfolio with AEOS is the...

WAV recoginises Proxim Wireless for dedication and superior service for the past five years

Proxim wireless products perform in excess of 4G products on the markets todayWAV, Inc., the full-service, value added distributor of wireless broadband and MESH, networking and WLAN, mobile and rugged computing, data collection, RFID and printers and physical security solutions, has announced its recognition of Proxim Wireless, a is a leading provider of Wi-Fi, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint 4G wireless network technologies for Last mile, wireless internet and backhaul applications, fo...

HID Global and Sony collaborate to develop contactless smart card reader platform for laptop and mobile devices

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, and Sony Corporation announced a jointly developed contactless smart card reader platform that embeds secure access control capabilities and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality into laptops and other mobile devices.  The platform holds a secure element that stores cryptographic keys, which secure the authenticity and integrity of user credentials. It supports widely used contactless technologies for appl...

Idesco’s Access 8 AH upgraded to 2.0 supports PROX technology reader

Whether one's a supplier, system integrator, installer or consultant, the challenge of finding an alternative PROX technology reader has been made a little easier. Idesco's Access 8 AH, upgraded to 2.0, is a low frequency (125 kHz) technology reader that not only reliably supports PROX technology but also comes in an enviably wide variety of sturdy housing and user interface options. The Access 8 AHpin 2.0 sports a pin pad for settings requiring higher security and Access 8 AH 2.0 conveniently a...

SecuGen’s fingerprint products added to GSA’s FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Approved Products List

 The fingerprint products are compliant with NIST's standards for Personal Identity Verification - FIPS 201 SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that the SecuGen Hamster IV v2 and the iD-USB SC/PIV v2 have been added to the General Services Administration's FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Approved Products List. The SecuGen Hamster IV v2 is an updated version of SecuGen's widely deployed FBI Certified, single fingerprint reader while the iD-USB...

BSIA hosts roundtable meeting to discuss role of private sector in security services

The wider issue of elected Police and Crime Commisioners was also discussedThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted a lively roundtable meeting in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (22nd November), bringing together Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to discuss the future of policing and the role of the private sector in delivering essential services. Chaired by Aidan Burley MP, the discussion generated a lively debate that took into account the benefits and...

Mission 500 seeks applicants for the 2012 Corporate Social Responsibility award

 Mission 500 CSR Award is to honour  security industry firms who make vital contributions to those in needMission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 "Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award" and "Humanitarian Awards". The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in...

Idesco’s Cardea reader proves outstanding performer in Finland’s Electric RaceAbout sportscar immobiliser system

  Idesco's Cardea passive RFID technology presented the lowest energy requirementsIdesco's Cardea reader has proven an outstanding performer in Finland's Electric RaceAbout sportscar immobiliser system. An electric sportscar jointly developed by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Lappeenranta University of Technology, Electric RaceAbout (E-RA) is a full-featured, albeit electric, sportscar boasting emission-free low energy consumption. N...

INSIDE Secure and IDT collaborate to offer single-package secure microcontroller and oscillator solution

The solution significantly reduces the bill of materials when designing USB tokens for authenticationINSIDE Secure and Integrated Device Technology recently announced that the two companies have collaborated to bring to market a compact, single-package secure microcontroller and oscillator solution that significantly reduces the bill of materials when designing USB tokens for authentication and digital signatures.  Available now in different package standards (SOIC8 or QFN20), the INSIDE/I...

Asia's leading security exhibition Secutech 2012 expects over 560 exhibitors to display security products

 Secutech will offer a broad spectrum of security products, including lenses, cameras, video servers, NVRs & DVRsRunning from 18 - 20 April 2012 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Taiwan, Secutech, Asia's leading security exhibition is expecting more than 560 exhibitors to showcase their latest electronic security, components of security, fire & safety and information security products and technologies.The three-day show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media...

CEM Systems to showcase its airport access control and integrated security solutions at Airport Exchange 2011

Airport Exchange 2011 will be held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi on 29-30 NovemberCEM Systems, a brand of Tyco Security Products, will showcase its leading access control and integrated security solutions, specifically designed for airports at Airport Exchange 2011, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, 29-30 November, Stand 2. On display will be CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition), the industry's only airport specific access control solution, and CEM's advanced range of hardware products and solutions for airports.  ...

Ecebs joins OSPT Alliance as new member to provide smart card security solutions

Ecebs will lend its vast experience in providing smart technology in transit systemsThe Open Standard for Public Transport (OSPTTM) Alliance recently announced that Ecebs, a leading provider of solutions for smart cards, terminals, and back-office transit systems, has joined as its latest member. As a full member of the Alliance, Ecebs will lend its vast experience in providing smart technology in transit systems to promote new market opportunities for solutions based on the CIPURSE (TM) open s...

Keyscan introduces all-new CA150 single-door PoE access control unit

Keyscan is pleased to introduce the all-new Single-Door PoE (Power over Ethernet equipped) Access Control Unit – CA150. It is a culmination of engineering dedication and Keyscan’s commitment to innovation that has allowed us to continue to offer the highest quality access control solutions for over a quarter-century. “Never before have the access control needs of businesses large and small been so easily accommodated”, says Steve Dentinger, Keyscan Director of Marketing....

3DX-RAY signs contract to supply small vehicle x-ray inspection systems to the Middle East

The SVXi systems will be used as a part of a project to secure entrances3DX-RAY, the x-ray inspection specialist, has announced recently that it has signed a new £1,460,000 contract to supply four of its SVXi small vehicle x-ray inspection systems to a customer in the Middle East. The SVXi systems will be used as part of a project to secure entrances to a city that has recently been under threat from terrorist activity. The threat of insurgents and IEDs is still prevalent and each system...

Connexion2 expands Identicom with new versions of App for iPhone and Android Phones

Connexion2 released both variants in October 2011 to help employers cater a wider group of lone workers Connexion2, manufacturer of the multi-award winning Identicom lone worker device (LWD), has further expanded its Identicom mobile offering with new versions of the ‘App' for Android phones and Apple's iPhone.  Offering much of the same functionality as found on Identicom, which is a dedicated device, the latest versions of Identicom mobile provide a lone worker a...