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Digital Watchdog announces the release of the DW Mobile Pro client app for Apple® iOS®. The new application is available on the Apple App Store. DW Mobile Pro works seamlessly with Digital Watchdog’s popular DW Spectrum™ IPVMS and VMAX DVRs/NVRs. It allows users to view, playback, setup, record and control one or multiple surveillance systems simultaneously from their smart phone and tablet. DW Mobile Pro is offered with a 30-day free trial followed by a paid subscription of...

The two industry leaders are enabling mutual clients to leverage award-winning mass communications technology with experienced security consultancy Regroup Mass Notification, the award-winning leader in emergency and mass notification technology, and PurePoint International, experts in safety and security, have entered into a new partnership that will provide organisations with the technology and thought leadership necessary to create a safe and secure work environment. By co...

Matrix COSEC has had a successful journey in the time-attendance and access control domains so far. The company has taken a step further to make conducting business easy and free of interference through COSEC-ETERNITY integration. This application facilitates the users of ETERNITY to unlock a door, configured with COSEC door controller, using digital key phones/extended IP phones/single line telephones. ETERNITY supports integration of the “Intercom” application with COSEC. In other...

Croma’s offering in the region includes security and fire control, CCTV, access control, guarding and FastVein biometric identification technology Croma Security Solutions Group PLC is opening a branch office in Abu Dhabi to better service new and existing clients in the Middle East. Its offering in the region includes security and fire control, CCTV, access control, guarding and its biometric identification technology – FastVein. The Group is sponsored by Platinu...

Recently, Nedap has released software version 3.2 of its AEOS security management platform. To anticipate more quickly to emerging risks and threats organisations face nowadays, Nedap launches new software releases of its AEOS integral security management platform regularly. This enables Nedap to offer customers a secure product that always meets the latest requirements, while enhancing reliability and quality. As security systems are becoming more and more integrated, Nedap has invested in open...

Seagate Technology plc, a world leader in storage solutions, recently announced it is shipping the world’s first 2TB, 7mm hard disk drive (HDD)— the Seagate® Mobile HDD. This ultra-high capacity mobile hard drive is the lightest, fastest and most power efficient 7mm drive in the industry, enabling a richer and more rewarding experience for users without compromising demand for laptops that are slim, light, and powerful. Ultra-slim design “In an industry first, our enginee...

BioSign’s small form factor offers versatile application options to other areas such as wearables, IoT, smartcards Suprema, a global leader in biometrics technology, recently announces the launch of BioSign, a fingerprint authentication solution for smartphones, supporting World's Smallest sensor size of 16mm2 (4x4mm). BioSign reflects Suprema's expertise in fingerprint technology Suprema, one of the 50 largest security companies in the world, is a leading provider of...

Vanderbilt looks to meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, the latest revision of the standard Vanderbilt, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems, has had its commitment to best in class quality management highlighted by achieving the prestigious ISO 9001 certification. This latest accolade is part of the company’s on-going efforts to make its processes as agile as possible and set the standard in an increasingly competitive market. ISO is the w...

Hikvision Canada was presented the Vendor of the Year Award due to its  superior support in sales and marketing Hikvision® Canada, a leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce that the company has been named Vendor of the Year by ADI Global Distribution, a leading global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products. Hikvision Canada was established in 2015 to serve the needs of Hikvision’s quickly growing...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a method developed and standardised by IEEE to supply power along with data over Ethernet cables to support IP devices. It eliminates the headache of AC power socket, cabling and conduit installation and provides significant resource savings. The PoE solution enables flexible installation of IP devices at any locations. Its low voltage supply (48V) prevents electric shock hazard, reducing life risk, and offers centralised power management for each device through the...

David Williams joins IDIS as Internal Sales Support Executive and Boris Tomson as Technical Support Engineer IDIS, recently announced the appointment of David Williams to the position of Internal Sales Support Executive and Boris Tomson as Technical Support Engineer based out of the surveillance powerhouse’s European headquarters in Brentford. Maintaining customer relationships & supporting business development Reporting to Lukasz Pitera, Head of UK Internal Sa...

The report shows that 65% of business decision makers surveyed expect to suffer an information security breach NTT Com Security, the global information security and risk management organisation, has issued a new Risk: Value research report which highlights the critical need for organisations to protect their data. The report shows that 65% of business decision makers surveyed expect to suffer an information security breach – at an average cost of almost one million dolla...

NXT-ID, Inc. ("NXT-ID" or the "Company"), a company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, updates progress on the new smart card being developed for WorldVentures vacation club members. New wireless smart cards On the 4th January, WorldVentures and NXT-ID, Inc. announced a strategic alliance to develop a proprietary new wireless smart card for its members, based on NXT-ID's Wocket® smart wallet technology. Both companies signed off on the hardware specifications for the card which...

Nedap Window Button Switch is a long range identification tag used for vehicle identification in access applications. Requiring user activation, the Window Button Switch is designed for applications where the driver determines the time and distance of the identification. The Window Button Switch will only transmit the tag ID to the TRANSIT reader for 5 seconds when the switch on the front of the tag is activated by the driver. Key features: Long range single ID tag Identification up to 10...

VeriFinder combines fast and accurate threat detection with calibration- and maintenance-free operation Symetrica is to launch a handheld radiation detector that combines high-accuracy, high-speed threat detection with the cost benefits of calibration- and maintenance-free operation. The lightweight and easy-to-use VeriFinder™, which will be officially unveiled at Security & Policing 2016, is already being deployed by leading European customs authorities. The next ge...

The mullion-sized proximity card reader features an eight-inch read range for increased convenience Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with its new Farpointe mullion keypad reader that supports popular proximity card and tag technologies with an integrated keypad for 2-factor verification applications. The mullion-...

The Analytics and Data Science Centre of Excellence will enhance company's research and development efforts Avigilon Corporation, a trusted provider of business intelligence and security solutions, announced the opening of its new office in Assembly Row, located outside of Boston in Somerville, Massachusetts. Somerville Mayor, the Honourable Joseph Curtatone will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new office at noon EST on February 12, 2016.Augmenting rese...

Proxim Wireless Corporation, a pioneer and global leader in advanced Wi-Fi, point to point (PtP), and point to multipoint (PtMP) wireless systems, is introducing the carrier-class, very high capacity Tsunami Quickbridge® 10100 series of products. Tsunami Quickbridge delivers industry-leading 73% efficiency The QB-10100 series represents Proxim’s highest speed PTP products, supporting up to 633 Mbps of data throughput. The useable throughput is achieved with a mere 866 Mbps of RF data...

McCourt will help clients and prospects strategically align with broader Universal enterprise security solutions Universal Protection Service—a division of Universal Services of America—recently announced the addition of Mark McCourt, a security industry expert, as Vice President of Enterprise Security Services. In this newly created position on the national accounts/business development team, McCourt will help clients and prospects strategically align with bro...

Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan technology helps strengthen physical security measures in Macau casinos Cognitec’s highly specialised face recognition technology FaceVACS-VideoScan was selected to strengthen physical security measures in major Macau casinos by alerting security staff in real time about banned persons entering the premises. Cognitec uses advanced face recognition technology In partnership with Melco Crown Entertainment, Cognitec supported the large-scal...

Raytec is delighted to announce that VARIO IP Network Illuminators are now fully integrated with the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) ™ Video Management System from Avigilon™. Improved security event response capabilities Through the use of the integration with the Avigilon Control Center from Avigilon™, VARIO IP illuminators can now operate in conjunction with Avigilon HD video security cameras and other network devices. This integration improves security event response capabil...

For over 25 years International Procurement Services, have provided security solutions to Government agencies, International companies and high net worth individuals supplying surveillance, debugging sweep team services, countermeasures and consultancy services and now, along with REI, Audiotel, Shearwater, Scanna, FLIR and QCC equipment ranges, they have added ShieldSak to their product range. Secures information on mobile phone or RFID chipped products ShieldSak is a lightweight fabric bag t...

The ICPAM solution is a distributed intelligent premises access control solution Identiv, Inc. recently announced that it will present its networked physical access solution at Cisco Live! Berlin, Cisco Live! Melbourne, and Cisco Live! Las Vegas. Cisco Live! is Cisco's premier education and technical updating destination for IT professionals, customers, experts, and partners. Event: Cisco Live! Berlin Date: February 15 - 19, 2016 Where: Messe Berlin GmbH at booth E24 in Ber...

The access control market grew at a pace of 10% in 2015, while Brivo’s revenue grew by 20% Brivo Inc., the worldwide leader in cloud-based physical access control systems, recently announced significant 2015 growth in demand for cloud-based access control solutions. Brivo’s momentum within the physical security industry was driven by the release of new integrations, Brivo Mobile Pass, and strategic channel partnerships. Growth in access control market According t...

German Army personnel & conference staff will be able to use the radio technology for the entire duration of the Munich Security Conference Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a three-year contract to run a secure digital Tetra private mobile radio network during the Munich Security Conference. In collaboration with the Tetra operator Stadtwerke München (the municipal utility operator), Airbus Defence and Space will be supporting the Conference from 2016 to 2018...

Intersec has been a key fixture for many BSIA members who exhibit year-on-year Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have returned from Intersec reporting a successful exhibition for UK exhibitors. Expansion into the Middle East market The three day show – held at the Dubai World Trade Centre over the 17th – 19th January – is seen by many as the most important security exhibition in the Middle East region and it plays a pivotal role in...

PAS 3621 offers a number of benefits to housing developers and door fabricators House builders and door fabricators now have the opportunity of specifying PAS 3621 multi-point locks in order to raise levels of security in bespoke domestic entry doors. Providing extra access security PAS 3621 is the standard for multi-point locks which offers a similar level of security to the long established BS 3621 standard for single-point locks. BS 3621 has been the gold standard for sin...

Now available from NAPCO Security Group of Companies - Alarm Lock, Continental Access and Marks USA - are the new ArchiTech™ Designer Wireless Networx locks with BlueTooth LE™ Technology and iLock App. ArchiTech Designer Wireless Networx Locks now offer mobile access and key-/card-free smart device unlocking convenience. Based on proven Networx lock reliability and class-leading battery life plus a custom choice of over 300 Grade 1 architectural lock styles and finishes, the Series f...

The combination of Superior Essex cable and Vigitron products provided power higher than 802.3at over distances of up to 1,200 feet Vigitron, Inc., a leading manufacturer and provider of analogue, IP and HD transmission solutions, has completed inter-operational testing with the Superior Essex PowerWise™ Category 5e+ 4PPoE 22 AWG cable. The combination of Vigitron products and Superior Essex cables results in the ability to provide 802.3af Class 2 Power-over-Ethernet (Po...

Matrix SATATYA NVR64P is an IP video recorder suitable for enterprises providing a high resolution security solution. It is built on a Core i3 processor for smooth and reliable performance. This recorder, along with its software, ensures organisations get preventive and effective security with rich features like adaptive recording for saving storage space, camera-wise recording & backup retention, calling from mobile app and email notification with snapshot. Furthermore, features like E-map...