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Dallmeier expands Panomera® multifocal sensor technology series with ‘Baseline’, ‘Topline’ and ‘Nightline’

The new Panomera® lines differ primarily in light sensitivity and frame rate. Baseline, with a frame rate of 12.5 fps and a light sensitivity of 0.5 lux is an excellent choice for well-lit scenes. Topline, with a light sensitivity of 0.1 lux and a frame rate of 30 fps is an "all-round talent" for good to moderate illumination. Nightline, with a light sensitivity of 0.002 lux and a frame rate of 30 fps, is ideal even for night-time applications. Thus any situation at all can be mastered brill...

HID Global partners with Chapman University to provide MBA students access to its Trusted Tag Services

The partnership programme is aimed at challenging the students to identify key market opportunities HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and Chapman University recently announced a collaboration that gives Chapman University MBA students access to HID Trusted Tag Services™.  The program is aimed at challenging the students to identify key market opportunities and develop an action plan to expand the influence of its HID Trusted Tag Servi...

BSIA reports increase in demand for British-made technology among Asian buyers as IFSEC Southeast Asia commences

Technological innovation within the UK’s security sector is driving demand Technological innovation within the UK’s security sector is driving demand for British-made technology among Asian buyers, according to members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council, many of whom are currently preparing to exhibit at IFSEC Southeast Asia in September. As part of the world's leading portfolio of security, fire and safety events, IFSEC South...

Guardian24's Alarm Receiving Centre awarded BS8484 accreditation

Guardian24, a leading provider of lone and mobile worker safety solutions, are pleased to announce that their Alarm Receiving Centre, Community Safety Glasgow (CSG), have been awarded the BS8484 accreditation for its capability to monitor lone working alarms. BS8484 is the code of practice for the provision of lone worker device services and being awarded this accreditation ensures that should a panic alert be received  by CSG, they can bypass the 999 system and go straight to the appropria...

Xtralis launches VESDA-E aspirating smoke detector

VESDA-E is the next generation of aspirating smoke detection (ASD) from Xtralis. VESDA-E offers ultra-sensitive ASD 15 times better than current VESDA, the world’s leading ASD, with double the longevity, improved dust rejection, and 8% less power consumption. VESDA-E can reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by 30% with innovative features including: Precision addressability with fixed and flexible pipe networks up to 120 holes per system. Addressability adds unparalleled situational awa...

Xtralis VESDA Laser Quantum aspirating smoke detector for critical infrastructure rooms

Xtralis® VESDA® Laser Quantum (VLQ) aspirating smoke detector (ASD) is a cost-effective solution that provides very early warning smoke detection for critical infrastructure in compact areas of up to 100 m² (1,000 ft²).  Example applications include remote telecommunications exchanges, base station and cell huts, portable data centre containers, packaged HVAC units, power generator enclosures, and modular laboratories. VLQ detectors provide the unique combination of very e...

BSIA publishes new Guide to Security of Heritage Properties

The guide provides an overview of the security measures which are necessary for heritage sites The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a new Guide to Security of Heritage Properties (Form 188) designed to provide owners, managers and guardians of all kinds of heritage and property with an overview of the common considerations of risk assessments and security measures to be taken in to account on heritage sites. What is the aim of the Heritage Securi...

All-in-one surveillance solution introduced by mobiDEOS Inc. for mobile and web remote monitoring

mobiDEOS Inc. introduces an all-in-one surveillance solution for mobile and web remote monitoring that cloud- and network-enables any DVR on the market, allowing customers to extend the lifetime of analogue surveillance systems while planting the seeds for a complete cloud and IP transition. The new hardware and software solution accelerates how enterprises, government agencies and other businesses and organisations transition to IP by transforming any analogue DVR—regardless of make or m...

ISC East announces opening of registration for 2014 Conference in Nov

Attendees and media can register at isceast.com ISC East sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the largest security event in the Northeast United States, recently opened registration for the Nov. 19-20, 2014, conference. Attendees and media can register at isceast.com. More than 200 exhibitors and brands will attend the show, including a number of new faces — including ADI, as well as ScanSource and Ingram Micro, to name a few. The conference draws thous...

Xtralis to introduce fire, gas and security threat solutions at Security Essen 2014

Xtralis will highlight the latest ADPRO FastTrace and HeiTel VideoGateway at Security Essen 2014 Xtralis is the leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats will introduce the latest products from its renowned brands VESDA, ADPRO, HeiTel, ICAM and ECO at this year’s Security Essen from 23rd to 26th September at booth 2-309 in Essen. Among the highlights are The VESDA Laser Quantum (VLQ) aspirating smoke detector...

CriticalArc announces revamped identity and new SafeZone product features

The refreshed branding reflects the evolving functionality of CriticalArc’s SafeZone CriticalArc recently announced a revamped identity along with significant new SafeZone product features. The rebranding follows a period of expansion for the Australian-based security technology business, in particular across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The rebranding also includes a new website using the new visual identity. The refreshed branding reflects the evolving functional...

Wavestore and Datasat partnership ensures remote viewing of video surveillance images via satellite

Datasat Communications has been delivering secure and reliable global networks to customers for over a quarter of a century Wavestore is increasingly being specified for high security and mission critical projects which are in remote, hard to reach places. Wavestore’s technology partnership with Datasat Communications ensures that live or recorded high definition video surveillance images can be remotely viewed via satellite, regardless of the location of the client&rsqu...

Fluidmesh Networks unveils its latest range of FM 3200 radios

Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the release of its new FM 3200 radio range. Two versions of the radio are available, including the FM3200 BASE, which hosts an integrated sector antenna, and the FM 3200 ENDO, which comes without an antenna to enable customers to integrate an external one. This new radio can be used to create highly customised point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, mesh, a...

CNL Software to demonstrate latest IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution at ASIS International 2014

 IPSecurityCenter PSIM supports organisations to reduce costs, increase control ensure compliance and homogenize security protection levels CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will be demonstrating the latest release of its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution, at ASIS International, in booths #1043 and #2211 from Sept 29 – Oct 2, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Centre in Atlanta, Geor...

Wavestore and Axis Communications announce technology partnership with full product interoperability

Wavestore and Axis are experts in providing video to their users in the most accessible way Having successfully collaborated on a number of major projects, AXIS Communications and Wavestore have formally announced their commitment to a technology partnership which will see full interoperability between their respective video solutions. Commenting on the degree of cooperation between the two companies which ensured premium clothing retailer SuperGroup was provided with a state...

TDSi Managing Director John Davies urges businesses to fearlessly expand into new export markets

John Davies pointed out a number of key considerations before launching into potential markets “Making the leap from a UK-only or EU-only supplier to a wider international exporter can be a daunting one. For many companies it is a significant deviation from their comfort zone and yet, there are some very hungry and buoyant markets to explore around the world that offer lucrative returns for UK businesses prepared to do their homework and provide the right products and se...

ASSA ABLOY’s Trimec completes successful testing of ES8000 V-Lock to security standard PAS24

The resilientES8000 V-Lock was integrated in the doorset, offering a fail-open motor locking mechanism Trimec®, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, has successfully tested its V-Lock within an electronic access control security door to security standard PAS24. Working together with Focus Windows Limited, the resilient ES8000 V-Lock was integrated in the doorset, offering a fail-open motor locking mechanism, ideal for use in secure environments, such as cash offices or...

IHS reports market for security and fire equipment and services to be $1 billion+ in oil and gas industry

Many oil and gas companies utilise independent systems for incident management, crisis management and security It’s no secret that the security and fire industry is home to hundreds of suppliers, each competing for a slice of a global $100+ billion market. In niche industries such as oil and gas, where IHS sizes the market for security and fire equipment and services to be more than $1 billion, increased competition has prompted some suppliers to move beyond the integrat...

STANLEY Security introduces ELITE Partnership Program

The ELITE's mission is to recognise the loyalty and expertise of exceptional locksmiths, installers and technicians STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the launch of its new ELITE Partnership Program, offering recognition, rewards and extensive benefits to the nation’s top locksmiths. The ELITE Partnership Program accompanies STANLEY Security’s recent shift to make its high-quality, trusted security p...

IDIS appoints John Psyllos as DirectIP Product Manager

John will work closely with IDIS technical support and sales & marketing to increase sales of the DirectIP line up IDIS has appointed John Psyllos to the role of Product Manager reporting to Brian Song, Managing Director, IDIS Europe based out of the Korean manufacturer’s European headquarters in Brentford, London. John joins IDIS to lead DirectIP™ product management across Europe and the Middle East. His appointment strengthens the IDIS commitment to further...

TDSi to showcase access control readers at IFSEC Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

TDSi is demonstrating its new versions of TDSi’s readers, which are offered in a variety of technologies including MIFARE PLUS and NFC Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be giving visitors a preview of its new range of access control readers on stand UK17 at IFSEC Southeast Asia, which being held from 3rd to 5th September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is the second time TDSi has exhibited at IFSEC Southeast Asia and as well as offering the opportunity...

Suprema launches Xpass S2 IP access control multi-smartcard reader and controller

Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and security, recently announced the launch of a new model of IP access control multi-smartcard reader and controller, ‘Xpass S2’. Compared to its predecessor Xpass Slim, Xpass S2 is remarkably enhanced in RF performance as it now supports reading of various more card technology standards including MiFare, DESFire, ISO14443A/B, ISO15693 and FeliCa, as well as NFC. It also reads and writes data on the card sectors....

Honeywell enhances Tuxedo Touch with voice command capabilities

The home of the future took another step toward reality today when Honeywell announced voice command capabilities for Tuxedo Touch, its touchscreen security and home automation controller that can serve as the central hub of a connected home or business. The technology now allows homeowners to use select voice commands such as “leaving the house” to perform a range of tasks, including arming their security systems, adjusting their thermostats, turning their lights on or off and locki...

QNAP releases tower-based Turbo NAS TS-x53 Pro series and 2.5inch-drive SS-x53 Pro series

QNAP® Systems, Inc. recently announced the release of the new tower-based Turbo NAS TS-x53 Pro series (available in 2, 4, 6, 8-bay) and the 2.5”-drive SS-x53 Pro series (4 and 8-bay) that provide a powerful and reliable solution for data storage and mission-critical business applications for small and medium businesses. Coupled with exclusive QvPC Technology, these new series can serve as cost-effective PC substitutes that enable direct access to stored data, real-time surveillance mon...

Security at your fingertips through Zwipe optical and capacitive sensors

Zwipe has brought security to your fingertips. The technology behind fingerprint scanners can be categorised into two types: optical and capacitive. An optical sensor, using an internal light source, illuminates your finger allowing the scanner to turn the light signals into digital pixels like a digital camera. A processor then converts that image into a fingerprint template. A capacitive sensor, like those on an iPhone 5S and Galaxy S5, also uses images of a fingerprint, but creates that ima...

G4S Technology enters into Master Services Agreement with Cox Enterprises

The agreement allows G4S to offer Cox Enterprise single-source efficiencies through a unique layered security approach G4S Technology, a pioneer in the design and construction of high performance broadband networks and reliable electronic security systems, has entered into a Master Services Agreement with Cox Enterprises. The agreement includes nationwide systems integration, new product installation, and systems maintenance services. The agreement encompasses all Cox Enterpri...

BSIA appoints Elmdene Managing Director Ian Moore as Chairman of the Association’s dedicated Export Council

A long-term contributor to the BSIA’s Export Council, Ian’s expertise continues to help new exporters gain a foothold in overseas markets Following the British Security Industry Association’s AGM, Elmdene Ltd’s Managing Director, Ian Moore, has been appointed Chairman of the Association’s dedicated Export Council. With an export career spanning 20 years, Ian has made a positive contribution to the international growth of a number of businesse...

ABUS to demonstrate a host of integrated security products at Security ESSEN 2014

Among the products being shown will be the new range of mechanical additional security facilities with integrated alarm function The entire world of security technology will be exhibited on more than 550 m2. Visitors to the ABUS Group stand (hall 1, stand 108) at the “security essen 2014” can see for themselves from September 23 to 26, 2014. This year, the Germany quality manufacturer will be emphasising, above all, networking: mechanical and electronic compone...

CNL Software IPSecurityCenter PSIM latest release to be showcased at ASIS International 2014

CNL IPSecurityCenter supports organisations to ensure compliance and homogenize security protection levels CNL Software will be demonstrating the latest release of its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution, at ASIS International in booths 1043 and 2211 from Sept 29 – Oct 2, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. From single office locations, to the complete integration of worldwide campuses, the IPSecurityCenter PSIM centralised model of security manage...

Software introduces 32 reader network door controller iSTAR Ultra

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces iSTAR Ultra, a 32 reader network door controller built on the Linux platform for improved security and scalability. iSTAR Ultra uniquely combines support for traditional hard-wired access control doors with support for wireless locksets, all in the same controller. Up to 32 readers are supported by iSTAR Ultra, of which 16 may come from the Access Control Module’s (ACM) I/O units; the rest can be made up of AS...