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Quantum Secure recently announced the release of its software suite - SAFE for Aviation version 4.5 - an airport physical identity and access management solution that streamlines the complete lifecycle of physical identities (from on-boarding to terminations) and automates related processes. SAFE for Aviation comes with pre-defined policies, workflows and procedures for issuing badge credentials, granting/revoking access to airport facilities while simplifying adherence to TSA and FAA regulation...

HID will demonstrate its best-in-class suite of technologies, products, solutions and services HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it will showcase the industry’s only end-to-end solution portfolio designed to protect organisations against unauthorised access to everything from the cloud, to the data, to the door at this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco. The company will also unveil its new turnkey and ver...

The agreement authorises AVAD to deliver the complete line of MOBOTIX IP technologies to the security markets MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, recently announced a new distribution relationship with Avad LLC, an Ingram Micro subsidiary and a leading distributor of customer electronics and Pro AV products. The strategic agreement authorises AVAD to deliver the complete line of MOBOTIX IP technologies to the secu...

Matica System has relocated its senior technical support specialist from Italy to the USA Matica System, a leading worldwide company that designs, manufactures and distributes card personalisation and mailing systems and ID card printers, announces recently that it is enhancing its support infrastructure in the Americas to better support its growing base of customers in the region. The company has relocated Mr. Danilo Patrucco, its senior-most technical support specialist, fr...

Robert supports the growing network of Gamewell-FCI engineered systems distributors throughout Latin America and Caribbean Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell  announces the promotion of Roberto Orozco to Regional Sales Manager, hired to support the growing network of Gamewell-FCI Engineered Systems Distributors throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Orozco’s 15 years of experience as a Senior International Technical Training Specialist for Honeywell Fire Systems is an...

Hytera focuses on more continuous investment and applies more aggressive strategy to region From 5 to 6 March, 2013, the International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC) in West Africa will be held at Lagos EKO EXPO Centre, Nigeria. IFSEC West Africa is a world-class Commercial Security, Homeland Security, Fire and Safety Exhibition. As the only event of its kind in the West African region, supported by government and major Industry Associations, IFSEC West Af...

Security Networks’ 240-plus affiliates can now offer Wi-Fi monitoring on Honeywell’s LYNX Touch 5100, which was recently released in the US. The LYNX Touch 5100 is a self-contained security system, the first of its kind to provide Wi-Fi alarm communications. Wi-Fi will make installation more economical and easier for the affiliates, according to Security Network’s vice president of operations, Kurt Becker. Because Wi-Fi reduces installation times and upfront equipmen...

AlliedBarton was recently recognised by Military Spouse magazine and GI Jobs magazine for hiring military personnel AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been recognised as the only security officer services company on the LearningElite list by Chief Learning Officer magazine for the third consecutive year. AlliedBarton celebrates its continued recognition for its many programs as t...

SAFE Security acquired 24,000 subscriber accounts representing $1.1 million RMR from Pinnacle Security SAFE Security® announced recently that it has acquired approximately 24,000 security alarm monitoring subscriber accounts representing $1.1 million of Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR) from Utah-based Pinnacle Security. Over 90% of the vintage accounts created between 2008 and 2010 use Alarm.com communications services. “This is an exciting and important addition to...

The companies will offer Elbit Systems’ Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for a range of Boeing military aircrafts Boeing and Elbit Systems Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that supports the growth of both companies through the joint pursuit of opportunities for self-defense solutions for Boeing military aircraft in international markets. The companies will offer Elbit Systems’ Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for a r...

RSA, The Security Division of EMC Corporation, recently announced the release of RSA® Security Analytics – a transformational security monitoring and investigative solution designed to help organizations defend their digital assets against today’s most sophisticated internal and external threats. Built on the proven architecture of RSA NetWitness® technology, RSA Security Analytics fuses SIEM, Network Forensics, & Big Data analytics into a security platform that will be t...

The New York Chapter of ASIS International is the largest in all of ASIS with approximately 1,600 members AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that George Anderson, Vice President of Operations, has been elected as Chairman for the New York City Chapter of ASIS International. Prior to joining AlliedBarton, Anderson was a 30 year veteran of the NYPD who earned the rank of Assistant Chie...

Visitors and exhibitors will enjoy doing business in a world-class venue UBM Live, recently announced that the UK-based Protection & Management Series – including IFSEC International, FIREX International, Safety & Health Expo and Facilities Show – will move from Birmingham’s NEC to ExCeL London in June 2014. The decision comes at the end of a 12 month period of research and consultation with stakeholders across all communities, which resulted in over...

The multi-language “next generation” campaign is appearing across a range European titles and outlets IDIS has rolled out a new advertising campaign featuring its next generation high-definition (HD) video surveillance due for launch in May at IFSEC International. The multi-language “next generation” campaign is appearing across a range European titles and outlets through a series of full-page print and on-line banner advertisements. The series inc...

CIT Payments 2013 is part of the Financial Forum Series and brings together industry experts from around the world Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, announced recently that Sebastien Tormos, director of marketing, m-commerce solutions for Datacard Group, will be presenting at the CIT Payments 2013 conference in Madrid, Spain on Feb. 19th, 2013. In its 16th year, CIT Payments 2013 is part of the Financial Forum Series and brings...

At the end of FY 2012, NLSS reported 123% increases in sales over FY 2011 and expects continued growth in 2013 Next Level Security Systems, a provider of a new breed of unified networked security solutions, recently announced that its 2012 sales surpassed those of the previous year. At the end of FY 2012, Next Level reported a 123 percent increase in sales over FY 2011 and the company expects to continue to experience significant sales growth in 2013 and beyond.   To mee...

Genetec will showcase the latest version of its unified security platform, Security Center, and the all-new Synergis Master Controller Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions recently announced it will hold its European launch for Stratocast, a new cloud-based video surveillance system at IFSEC 2013 (May 13-16, NEC Birmingham, UK).   In addition, Genetec will showcase the latest version...

The KX15DC-WE is a digital curtain detector with a range of 15 metres. The detector boasts the advanced two way wireless technology that enhances the security between the Enforcer and KX15DC-WE. Furthermore the ease of installation provides a very important advantage with key features such as the one push to learn button and Signal Strength Indicator (SSI). The KX15DC-WE incorporates blue wave technology along with other popular features of the KX family such as auto sensitivity, digital temper...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing its new product selection app for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. The ComNet Fiber Optic & Ethernet Products app is a solution identifier that allows you to choose the right transmission product for virtually every application. The ComNet app allows the user to search by application or model number, it also gives the user the o...

The predictions span a range of market segments including physical, logical and mobile access control HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for the top secure identity trends of 2013. The predictions span a broad range of market segments including physical access control, logical access control, and mobile access control using NFC-enabled smartphones. Other market segments covered in the company’s projections...

Moxa was named as preferred supplier in 3 technology categories: information management, Ethernet and networking components Moxa, a provider of hardened networking and communication solutions for factory automation, announced that it has been recognized by Automation World magazine as a "First Team" supplier of choice for the second year in a row. Moxa was named as a preferred supplier in three technology categories: Information Management, Networking Components (Ethernet), an...

Brady Corporation acquired PDC, a leader in identification products primarily for the healthcare market Brady Corporation (“Brady”), a world leader in identification solutions, recently acquired Precision Dynamics Corporation (“PDC”) from Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic private equity firm focused exclusively on the health care industry, in a cash transaction for $300 million, subject to customary working capital and post-close adjustments...

Protection1 to acquire select assets of Pinnacle including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software Protection 1, the largest full-service provider of business and home security in the U.S., recently announced the purchase of select assets from Utah-based Pinnacle Security including certain proprietary IT infrastructure and software, along with assuming the current Pinnacle facility located in Orem, Utah. “Pinnacle’s customer relationship management syst...

Ms. Burke is responsible for HID Global’s business applications and data networking HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced Bridget Burke has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). With a goal of enhancing overall information capabilities, Ms. Burke is responsible for HID Global’s business applications, data networking and infrastructure and customer information programs. Burke will als...

The summit will focus on smart card and secure payment technology, implementation and markets Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, together with U.S. Bank, announced recently that they will be presenting at the Smart Card Alliance’s 2013 Payments Summit taking place February 5-7, 2013 in Salt Lake City.  In its 6th year, the summit focuses on smart and secure payment technology, implementation and markets. As part of the...

Christie Phoenix allows users to access information to generate fast and accurate decisions in critical conditions Christie, a leader in command and control projection display and visualisation solutions, completely redefines content management for the modern control room with the introduction of Christie Phoenix, an open content management system designed specifically for control room applications. A network streaming solution at its core, Christie Phoenix allows users to sea...

Georges S. Mayes executive vice president global operations has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer Diebold Incorporated recently announced Thomas W. Swidarski, president and chief executive officer (CEO), is stepping down from the company and its board of directors, effective immediately.  In addition, George S. Mayes, Jr., executive vice president, global operations, has been promoted by the board to the newly created position of chief operating officer, reporting...

Matrox Graphics Inc. announced recently that its flagship Matrox Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards are compatible with NetLinx® Integrated Controller systems from automation solutions provider AMX. With the development of a free Mura MPX-specific module for the NetLinx® user interface programming language, AV integrators are now able to easily integrate Mura MPX boards with AMX systems and create custom video walls for use within a wide range of industries spanning such...

Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, together with DeviceFidelity, Inc., leading Near Field Communications (NFC) plug-and-play technology solution provider, recently announced that U.S. Bank will be using technology and personalisation services from the two companies to roll out a new contactless mobile payment beta called U.S. Bank Go Mobile Payment Service. Targeted to frequent travelers, the bank’s pilot new program will offer customers in t...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced recently that its aptiQ™ multi-technology reader, which reads both proximity and smart credentials, now also reads magnetic stripe cards to provide users with a simple migration path to increased credential security levels, including various forms of proximity such as MIFARE® Classic, the industry standard for contactless smart cards, and MIFARE DESFire™ EV1, which leverages open global standards for both air interface and cryptograp...