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AMAG announces OnSSI as certified member of its Symmetry Preferred Partner Programme

As certified partner, OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 video management software integrates with AMAG Symmetry V8 access control AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) is a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry™ Preferred Partner Programme. As a certified partner, OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 video management software integrates wit...

Matrix COSEC door controllers integrated with ETERNITY phones for remote door access

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...

Ingram Micro to be acquired by Tianjin Tianhai in $6 billion deal, becomes part of HNA Group

Ingram Micro will facilitate the internationalisation of the HNA Group, Tianjin Tianhai's largest stockholder. They will have access to business opportunities in emerging markets, which have higher growth rates & better profitability Ingram Micro Inc. and Tianjin Tianhai Investment Company, Ltd. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Tianjin Tianhai will acquire Ingram Micro for $38.90 per share in an all-c...

Croma Security Solutions expands in Middle East with new Abu Dhabi office

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...

Nedap launches version 3.2 of AEOS security management platform

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...

Magenta Echo cab tracking app provides full visibility of vehicle in real time

A new cab tracking solution is providing peace of mind to travellers and worried parents, guardians, carers and friends. Aimed at teenagers returning from a night out, females travelling alone and other vulnerable user groups, the solution, developed by Magenta Technology, allows passengers to book a cab from a respected operator with complete confidence. A simple web service then allows the passenger to share details of the booking via a secure web link and allows worried friends or relatives t...

Vanderbilt achieves ISO 9001 certification for its commitment to quality management

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...

EUROCIS 2016: Morphean to exhibit video surveillance solutions for retailers

Morphean product help analyse marketing processes by providing relevant trends to improve the customer experience Morphean provides the market with the most performing solution and offers exclusive, scalable and flexible new services. As leader of video surveillance as a service, Morphean will show you new and exclusive forward-thinking features to help retailers increase their store performance. Morphean will be present at EUROCIS 2016 on axis booth (hall 9, booth 22) feb...

Hikvision Canada named ADI Vendor of the Year for sales and marketing support

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...

ADT Corporation acquired by Apollo Global Management in $15 billion deal to merge with Protection 1

The merger agreement includes a “go-shop” period, during which ADT and its Board of Directors may actively solicit, receive, evaluate and potentially enter into negotiations with parties that offer alternative proposals ADT, a leading provider of monitored security, interactive home and business automation and related monitoring services in the United States and Canada, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate o...

OT Systems develops PoE media converters, Ethernet switches, injectors and splitters for IP devices

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...

IDIS appoints David Williams and Boris Tomson in sales and technical support roles at European headquarters in Brentford

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...

NTT Com Security issues Risk: Value research report highlighting importance of data security in organisations

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...

VdS raises €20,000 funds for four voluntary charity organisations to aid families, children and young people

VdS Communications Director Dr. Norbert Bernigau, along with the deputy mayors of Cologne, donated €20,000 The employees of VdS have welcomed the New Year with a fundraising campaign. The collection was also supported by the customers and clients of Europe´s largest Institute for Corporate Security and Safety. Thanks to this commitment, VdS Communications Director Dr. Norbert Bernigau was able to hand over a total sum of €20,000 to representatives of four volun...

Nedap Window Button Switch long range identification tag for vehicle identification in access applications

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...

Symetrica to unveil VeriFinder handheld radiation detector at Security & Policing 2016

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...

3VR certified member of AMAG's Symmetry Preferred Partner Programme

As a certified partner, 3VR VisionPoint VMS integrates with AMAG Symmetry access control system AMAG Technology, an integrated security provider of access control, video management and identity management solutions, is proud to announce that 3VR is now a certified member of AMAG’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. As a certified partner, 3VR’s VisionPoint™ VMS integrates with AMAG’s Symmetry™ Access Control System. AMAG Technology and 3VR cooper...

Galaxy Control Systems DoorPoint and PersonPoint mobile app for System Galaxy access control software solution

Galaxy Control Systems has released two new mobile apps that enhance the unique capabilities of the company’s powerful System Galaxy access control software solution. Each app is designed to provide users with greater control capabilities for common functions related to facilities and people from anywhere and at any time.   Convenient, mobile access control management “Given the growth of mobile technologies, users expect to be able to control their facilities and people from...

Security industry expert Mark McCourt joins Universal Protection Service as VP of Enterprise Security Services

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...

Raytec VARIO IP Illuminators integrated with Avigilon Control Center VMS

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...

SIA Government Relations Committee Chair Kathleen Carroll recommends measures to strengthen security credentials at U.S. airports

Ms. Carroll recommended measures of biometric identity authentication and liveness detection Representing the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kathleen Carroll, Vice President, Government Affairs, HID Global Corp., made recommendations to Congress to strengthen security credentials at U.S. airports. Use of biometric authentication In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation and Public...

International Procurement Services launches ShieldSak phone shielding device

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...

Pulse Secure upgrades Pulse Connect Secure, Pulse Policy Secure and Pulse Workspace to help eliminate security silos

Pulse Secure, the leader in secure access solutions, recently announced enhancements to its core product portfolio to help organisations secure access to applications in the data center and the cloud. Upgrades to Pulse Connect Secure, Pulse Policy Secure and Pulse Workspace will help enterprises eliminate security silos without the need for additional administrative overhead and investments while increasing both productivity and the user experience for the next generation worker. Enterprises fa...

Essence to present Nest compatibility, new video services, and announce partnership with FPT Telecom at MWC 2016

Essence’s WeR@Home Smart Living solution has recently been awarded “Works with Nest” approval Essence, a leading provider of IoT, cloud-based connected living solutions, has created new service revenue opportunities for operators and service providers with valuable enhancements to its ecosystem. Essence’s WeR@Home Smart Living solution has recently been awarded “Works with Nest” approval, adding significant value to users of the Nest Self-L...

Airbus Defence and Space to run secure digital Tetra network during 52nd Munich Security Conference

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...

Siemens appoints Steven Foxley as Managing Director for UK and Ireland

Steven brings breadth of experience in customer facing roles, business administration and lifecycle services Siemens has appointed Steven Foxley as the new Managing Director of Siemens Building Technologies for the UK and Ireland. Steven assumed the role on 4th January 2016 and brings with him a considerable breadth of experience in customer facing roles, as well las business administration, programme performance, project delivery and lifecycle services. Meeting demand for B...

Feenics to display Keep cloud-hosted access control and security management system at ISC West 2016

Keep monitors live, real-time events and pushes alarm or manual notifications out via email Feenics will display its award-winning Keep™ by Feenics cloud-hosted access control and security management system, now in its most powerful 15.3 software version, at ISC West in Las Vegas at booth 29093. The latest iteration has faster, real-time alarm management, increased functionality and enhanced scalability in the industry leading hosted security management solution. Monito...

Paxton Access appoints Kevin Reyes and Chris Donohue as Application Engineers

Kevin & Chris will work with Paxton’s RSMs to provide presales system designs & conduct training courses Paxton Access has announced the appointment of Kevin Reyes and Chris Donohue as Application Engineers to further strengthen the company’s thriving support team. Kevin and Chris will work closely with Paxton’s Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) to provide presales system design, and conduct training courses in the field. They will also offer onsite tec...

JoAnna Sohovich appointed The Chamberlain Group's CEO

Sohovich's IoT & technology experience will be an asset to CGI's connectivity strategy for integrated products The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (CGI), maker of LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® access control brands, announced recently that JoAnna Sohovich has been appointed CEO. “We are very excited about the strategic expertise JoAnna will provide our company,” said Craig Duchossois, CEO of CGI parent company The Duchossois Group. “Her background and val...

Security entrances leader Boon Edam receives visit from U.S. Congressman David E. Price

NC Rep. Price met with the Boon Edam management team to learn more about the company's access control solutions Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, was honoured to receive a specially scheduled visit on Monday, February 1st by U.S. Congressman David E. Price, who represents the 4th District in North Carolina. The Congressman began his visit by meeting with the management team at Boon Edam to learn more about the company and...