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Identiv’s FICAM solution to be demonstrated at new government office open house

Identiv will present live demonstrations of existing Hirsch platform installations and hardware at the open house Identiv announced that it will demonstrate its FICAM government solution during Identiv’s Government Office Open House on November 3, 2016 at Identiv Federal Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Identiv’s Government Office Open House will provide an opportunity for government customers and partners to see Identiv’s end-to-end Federal Identity, Cre...

ZKAccess retains ISM Southeast as manufacturer’s representative for Southeast US region

ISM Southeast has over 75 years of experience in representing manufacturers ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturers' representative firm ISM Southeast, a professional manufacturer sales, marketing, and consulting firm, to service the Southeast, U.S. region. Headquartered in Central Florida, ISM Southeast is a dedicated representative firm with over 75 combined years of sales, mar...

Boon Edam hires Tom Schneider as new Engineering Manager

Tom will be leading a department of 15 engineers at Boon Edam’s factory in Lillington, North Carolina Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the hiring of Tom Schneider as the company’s new Engineering Manager. Vast experience Tom brings to Boon Edam 22 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles within scientific and technical disciplines at several companies. In his most recent position, Tom manage...

Videx adds proximity, fingerprint, and coded access readers option to its door panel range

The fingerprint reader can support up to 9,500 fingerprints while the proximity readers and keypad can be used for up to 15,000 users Videx, a door entry solutions provider, has enhanced its vandal-resistant door panel range by including a new range of proximity, fingerprint, and coded access readers.With the enhancements, door systems can include a sophisticated access control solution which can be managed centrally by those responsible for building management such as residen...

BullGuard’s IoT Scanner reveals hacking threat to connected devices

BullGuard IoT Scanner is a free tool for scanning a network for vulnerable connected devices The latest data from BullGuard’s IoT Scanner, a free tool that allows consumers to check if their connected devices are secure, suggests the recent DDoS attack could be just the tip of the iceberg. To date over 100,000 unique IPs have been scanned by consumers using IoT Scanner, and though just 4.6 per cent revealed vulnerabilities, it’s the scale of the Internet of Things...

Magenta Security Services invests £40,000 in staff training initiatives

As a part of the training initiative, 100 of the company’s staff have achieved professional qualifications Over the last 12 months, Magenta Security Services has invested £40,000 in training initiatives for its staff. Training courses As a result of this investment, 100 of the company’s staff have achieved professional qualifications. The programme includes the introduction of a new online training programme which allows staff to study in their own time, or...

Authlogics launches multi-factor authentication platform for retail banks

Authlogics for retail banking replaces hard-tokens and passwords with 1.5FA, 2FA, and 3FA Authlogics has announced the launch of its multi-factor authentication platform for retail banks. Authlogics for retail banking enables banks to provide customers with highly secure, convenient and consistent authentication for accessing online, mobile and telephone banking services, as well as providing additional layers’ security for ATM and Point of Sale devices. Replacing expen...

Redvision promotes Carole Fry to the position of Operations Director

Carole joined Redvision in 2010 as Operations Manager Redvision, the UK manufacturer of the X-SERIES rugged PTZ dome cameras and Redcop rapid deployment systems, has promoted Carole Fry to the position of Operations Director. Her responsibilities include managing the smooth running of customer services, production processes, quality assurance, inventory and distribution; driving operational improvements; and managing all associated departmental budgets and costs. Technical ex...

CNL Software opens new Regional Offices and Integration and Demonstration Centre in Virginia, USA

Colin Sadler, who has been instrumental within CNL Software for 4 years, will be joining the U.S. team CNL Software, a provider of physical security information management (PSIM) system software, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its U.S. operations with the opening of its new Regional Offices and Integration and Demonstration Centre in Ashburn, VA strengthening its Americas delivery and support services capacity to meet the increased demand for its IPSecurityCenter...

BeyondTrust adds KeyData, Novacoast and Sila Solutions to its partner program

The BeyondTrust Managed Service Provider Program is first-ever PAM solution available for managed service providers to offer their customers BeyondTrust announces KeyData, Novacoast and Sila Solutions Group as the newest additions to the BeyondTrust Partner Program. These established identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) service providers are important additions to the BeyondTrust Partner Program, and contribute to BeyondTrust’s ded...

Camden Door Controls makes multiple additions to Lazerpoint RF range

The Lazerpoint RF 915MHz spread-spectrum wireless system provides an option to add fixed frequency daughterboards to the receiver Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, has expanded their Lazerpoint RF family of 915MHz spread-spectrum wireless products. The system encompasses the widest range of wall switch transmitters, 1, 2 & 4 button FOBs, touchless switches, and digital keypads available currently, and qualifies Camden as the only manu...

VDG Sense 2.4 is certified for ImmerVision Enables allowing panomorph dewarping and viewing

VDG Sense can now enable their users to instantly dewarp, capture and navigate within 360-degree panomorph images in live or recorded modes VDG joins more than 50 security industry ImmerVision-certified solution providers around the world in integrating The 360° Video Standard. VDG Sense can now enable their users to instantly dewarp, capture and navigate within 360-degree panomorph images in live or recorded modes. As well, VDG Sense offers greater coverage and flawless c...

Magenta Security Services wins Best Green Business Award at Hounslow Business Awards

Magenta installed solar panels on the roof of the building that generates 40% of the electricity it needs Magenta Security Services has once again been recognised for its environmental initiatives, collecting Best Green Business Award at the recent Hounslow Business Awards. The award was given for Magenta’s green initiatives which have helped the company reduce its impact on the environment. Magenta Security is considered one of the most environmentally friendly compani...

Johnson Controls and Department of Homeland Security sign CRADA on cybersecurity

The partnership will help secure buildings from cyber threats In an effort to improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a global provider in energy efficiency, integrated solutions and building controls, announces a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications. The agreement will help secure our nation’s critical infrastructure from tho...

ExtraHop announces two new integrations with VMware's vRealize Suite

New integration with VMware vRealize Suite delivers real-time visibility and control over software-defined environments ExtraHop, the first and only provider of streaming analytics that transforms network data into actionable insight, announces two new integrations with VMware's enterprise-ready, cloud management platform, VMware vRealize Suite. The integrations with VMware vRealize Orchestrator and VMware vRealize Operations Manager deepen the company's strategic relationshi...

Wavestore appoints Robert Turner as Regional Sales Manager for South UK

Robert Turner will work to identify and support new opportunities for Wavestore's independent and open platform VMS Wavestore, a British manufacturer of Video Management Software (VMS), has further strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Robert Turner as Regional Sales Manager for the South of the UK.Reporting to Glenn Fletcher, Sales Director, Robert will be working closely with Wavestore’s Systems Integration, Distribution and Consultant Partners to identif...

Exruptive to sponsor Airport Solutions Turkey 2017

Airport Solutions Turkey is expected to attract more than 600 B2B buyers and 200 delegates Exruptive, an airport industry security solutions provider from Denmark, will be officially sponsoring the inaugural Airport Solutions Turkey 2017, part of the Airport Solutions Global Series of events. Exruptive is developing an innovative integrated solution for the optimisation of the security- and commercial experience of travellers in international airports offering improved securi...

We Sell Electrical releases infographic displaying distribution of CCTV camera installations in UK

With over 20x more cameras than anywhere else, London is the clear leader in UK CCTV Not all UK cities are equal when it comes to the number of CCTV cameras. While there are some places that you would expect to have more, you may be surprised at the other results.We Sell Electrical produced an infographic, showing the distribution of CCTV cameras across different city councils in the UK.Distribution of CCTV installationsPhilip Elliott, We Sell Electrical's Marketing and E-comm...

Arteco’s video event management system integrates with Immix from SureView Systems

The integration provides a comprehensive video intelligence solution that enables seamless, end-to-end protection Arteco, a provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, announced the integration of its video event management system (VEMS) with Immix from SureView Systems. The integration with Immix enables Arteco customers to gain a higher level of situational awareness to power intelligent video monitoring efforts across multiple locations.Security managem...

Edesix to showcase new VB-Patrol in-car solution at IACP 2016

Edesix BWCs are small, lightweight devices, designed to be worn on the officer’s uniform Edesix Ltd., a provider of body worn camera (BWC) solutions, has announced it will showcase the latest in in-car video at this year’s IACP conference in San Diego.With industry partners Federal Signal, the system, designed for US law enforcement vehicles, will be demoed live on booth 4327 from the 16th-18th October. The in-car video solution utilises six camera inputs, all mana...

ADT announces affiliation with MetLife Auto & Home to provide greater protection and savings for small business owners

The policy holders can reduce insurance premiums by an additional 10 percent ADT, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, announced a new affiliation with MetLife Auto & Home to enhance its protection, and savings, for small business owners. MetLife Auto & Home Link small business customers in New Jersey and California who currently have, or install, an ADT security system will now be eligible for an additional 10 percent discount thro...

ARGE Conference 2016 celebrates success of EPD project and shapes agenda for locks and fittings

ARGE Conference 2016 was attended by over 60 delegates Held in Le Touquet Paris-Plage, this year’s annual ARGE Conference heralded the success of its EPD programme and looked toward shaping the future ARGE agenda. Hosted by UNIQ, the association of the lock and fittings manufacturers in France, at the picturesque seaside resort in the Picardy, Northern France, the annual gathering was attended by over 60 delegates, exceeding previous turnouts. EPD project The conferen...

IdentiSys appoints Michael Reding as Senior Vice President of Physical Access and Video Security

Michael Reding brings years of experience in management to IdentiSys IdentiSys Inc., a sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, customer line management, and access control security systems, named Michael Reding the Senior Vice President of Physical Access and Video Security. Reding will be a key member of the IdentiSys management team, reporting to IdentiSys President and CEO, Michael Shields. Reding’s development and implementa...

Anixter to open new flagship facility in Houston, Texas in early 2017

The new flagship facility is being designed to include a Solutions Briefing Centre Anixter International Inc. announced that it will be opening a customised Houston, TX flagship facility in Jersey Village, conveniently located near the Beltway 8 and 290 interchange. Houston flagship facility Scheduled to open in early 2017, the new 200,000 sq. ft. Anixter location will enable the company to stock a comprehensive product portfolio spanning across electrical, data, and securit...

BCDVideo and Sentry360 collaborate to create turnkey body cam storage solution

The collaboration will bring back control to the end-user to manage their critical mobile body-worn evidence securely BCDVideo announced their collaboration with Sentry360 on a turnkey, multi-camera body cam solution with on-premises storage capabilities offering up to three years of video retention. In addition to the obvious use for law enforcement for both officer and citizen accountability, body-worn cameras are being utilised in commercial environments, hospitals for com...

DHF's Gate Safety Week emphasises importance of gate maintenance after a man is killed by unsafe gate

Gate Safety Week is being held to raise awareness of the dangers of poorly fitted and maintained gates On the eve of Gate Safety Week—a campaign drawing public attention to unsafe gates—a company was fined half a million pounds after a man was killed by a gate in Wales.Poorly fitted and maintained gatesThe sentence was imposed on wholesale company A.F. Blakemore and Son Ltd on Friday, October 7, at Cardiff Crown Court. The company admitted a breach of the Health an...

Security Industry Association sponsors second edition of Connected Security Expo 2017 at ISC West

The Connected Security Expo 2017 is dedicated to discussing the overlap of physical devices and IT security Reed Exhibitions today announced that Connected Security Expo will be returning to ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), for a second year. The expo is scheduled for April 5-7, 2017 in Las Vegas. As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, Gartner predicts that by 2020, 25 percent of all cyber-attacks involve IoT. As such, there i...

Fermax launches VEO Kits for home and business security

The Cityline panel included in the kits is a safe value for installers and end-users Fermax has released VEO Kits to provide homes and businesses with the essentials for video door entry systems, offering the maximum security and beauty in an all-in-one-solution. DUOX technology VEO Kits include all the necessary material for installation: a Cityline outdoor entry panel, VEO monitor, and power supply. The new kit offers an efficient solution for renovating any video door ent...

Shanghai Smart Home Technology 2016: Forum highlights cross-sector collaboration, market demand and innovation in smart home industry

Exhibitors from diverse fields gathered to foster collaboration and reveal market trajectory at SSHT 2016 Benefiting from the smart home boom, the second edition of Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) concluded with great success. The fair was held concurrently with Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT) from 31 August – 2 September 2016 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. Collectively, the fairs hosted 240 exhibitors from 14 countries a...

Schneider Electric’s new connected services help facility leaders maximise building performance

The new Connected Service offer features remote support, event management and analytic capabilities Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, recently announced its new Connected Services offer which provides building owners and operators with a complete range of tools for quicker resolution, response and support for building system challenges. The Connected Services combine Schneider Electric’s expertise in building systems with ind...