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Each reader is compatible with aptiQ smart credentials, including MIFARE Classic and MIFARE DESfire EV1 Ingersoll Rand recently announced that access control administrators can now simplify credential enrollment by using one of two new readers, the aptiQ SUSB89 USB Reader or the aptiQ Serial Enrollment Reader, to enroll a smart card into their access control system using their own computer. No software is required to operate either reader. Both readers function on any operatin...

The AXIS Camera Companion upgrade includes easy site sharing, achieved by providing basic information about sites and cameras using a free cloud-based service and other valuable features such as digital zoom functionality. The rapid evolution of the multiple award-winning AXIS Camera Companion continues. Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, presents a new release. “As of April 2013 we have registered over 60,000 downloads of the free software client. This indicates that...

Honeywell’s MAXPRO 2.5 includes support for cameras with ONVIF Profile S protocol and 360-degree cameras Honeywell has further strengthened its MAXPRO® portfolio of IP video surveillance technologies by adding numerous enhancements to its line of network video recorders (NVRs). This includes support for cameras with ONVIF’s newest Profile S protocol and 360-degree cameras, virtualization capabilities, and even smart video motion detection (VMD) features are now...

Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced that Matrox Avio KVM extenders are compatible with APCON IntellaPatch Series 3000 XE network switches, supporting10Gbps and forming the world’s highest-bandwidth KVM extension and switching solution. With this new digital matrix switch solution, enterprises will benefit from superior performance through 10Gbps link connectivity. Cabling complexity and cost is also minimised due to single-cable-per-desktop configurations and leading switch-to-desktop...

CyberLock, Inc., a security systems supplier, announced the release of several software enhancements to its CyberAudit Professional management system. CyberAudit Professional 3.0software offers streamlined reporting and notification capabilities, compatibility with CyberKey Vaults and Flex System input and output devices, and provides activation for the Flex System Door & I/O module relay device. By using the CyberLock Flex System Door & I/O module, organisations can integrate with 3rdp...

HID Global's HDP5000 is the ideal solution for governments, corporations and universities HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has launched its enhanced FARGO HDP5000 High Definition Printer/Encoder, the industry’s most popular, reliable and cost-effective solution for retransfer printing at CARTES Asia in Hong Kong. Featuring the company’s fifth generation of High Definition Printing (HDP) technology, the enhanced HDP5...

Ingersoll Rand will explain how Villanova University is currently piloting its use for access control on campus Attendees at both the upcoming ISC West Exposition and the National Association of College Card Users (NACCU) Conference can get a sneak peek at the future of credentials by way of Villanova University and the University of San Francisco where students and faculty are taking advantage of the latest in security technology by using their personal mobile phones to enter...

The lineup will include enhanced versions of several Honeywell products The cloud, mobile-device proliferation, and easier system integration are some of today’s key technology trends reflected in the new products and services Honeywell will showcase at ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas next month. The lineup will include enhanced versions of several Honeywell products that have drawn praise from the security dealer and integrator communities for their abilities to simplify ins...

Honeywell’s VISTA series supports Lutron’s RadioRA2 Total Home Control System and enables homeowners to save energy Most residential and commercial models from Honeywell’s popular VISTA series of alarm panels now support lighting, shade and temperature control technology from lighting-control pioneer Lutron Electronics, giving security and home-automation professionals a greater range of options when designing connected-home systems for their customers. By s...

IndigoVision has launched its latest integration module enabling Paxton access control systems to be fully integrated into Control Center, IndigoVision’s IP security management software solution. “This is a significant milestone.” said John Semple, IndigoVision’s Head of Product Management, “Releasing the 10th access control integration module, integrating the Paxton system into the IndigoVision solution, shows how IndigoVision leads the security industry as the op...

Honeywell’s lineup includes products that have drawn praise from the security dealers and integrator communities The cloud, mobile-device proliferation, and easier system integration are some of today’s key technology trends reflected in the new products and services Honeywell will showcase at ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas next month. The lineup will include enhanced versions of several Honeywell products that have drawn praise from the security dealer and integrator...

The latest technologies featured included MxAnalytics such as heat mapping and people counting The MOBOTIX East Coast National Partner Conference gave integration partners an advance look at new technologies to be announced this spring by the industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions. A strong mix of new and existing partners, and end users were among the attendees who previewed the MOBOTIX Mobile App as well as other highly anticipated new...

For facilities in code-driven regions and humid, salty and high wind conditions, such as outdoor venues, coastal buildings or wet environments including pools, aquariums, water parks and zoos that require extra protection, Von Duprin has brought together a suite of products that assure buildings remain safe and secure. Products include coatings that inhibit rust and those that are designed, tested and certified to WS9827/9927 and 237 standards, which both meet the FEMA 361 and 320 building codes...

Systems Integrator Convergint Technologies is being honoured with the 2013 Mission 500 CSR award Mission 500, a charitable organisation engaging security professionals to sponsor needy children through the World Vision organisation, announces the winners of its annual Humanitarian and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards. The award is designed to honour companies in the security industry who make important contributions to those in need. Systems Integrator Convergint...

IDV Solutions' new memebrs Bruce Gerbl and Philip Koken are veterans of the security industry IDV Solutions, maker of Visual Command Center and Visual Fusion software, recently announced the expansion of its sales and management teams with a series of new hires and promotions. Visual Command Center is physical security and risk visualisation (PSRV) software that unites data from external sources, enterprise systems, and internal devices into a real-time, common operating pict...

BSIA research underlines the need for the healthcare sector to implement robust procedures to prevent robust information One in four healthcare professionals have reported that their organisation has been the subject of some sort of data breach, new research carried out on behalf of the Information Destruction (ID) Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed. This surprising statistic comes from a BSIA survey which questioned key workers in the he...

ATM related fraud losses continue to migrate away from EMW Chip liability shift areas The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has just published its first European Fraud Update for 2013. This is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 21 countries in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and 2 non-SEPA countries, at the 29th EAST meeting held in Brussels on 6th February 2013. Skimming at ATMs was reported by all but one of the countries, with increases report...

The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at John Jay College, 524 W. 59th Street, New York, NY AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and Academy of Critical Incident Analysis (ACIA) will host a free workplace violence prevention conference. The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at John Jay College, 524 W. 59th Street, New York, NY, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AlliedBarton's President...

Steve Van Till’s presentation is entitled "Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes" Brivo's Steve Van Till will be kicking off ISC West in style, 10 April at 10:00 am, with his presentation entitled, “Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes.” Salvatore D’Agostino, CEO at IDMachines will join Mr. Van Till. With cloud computing becoming one of the hottest technologies transformin...

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, health and wellness and security solutions, announces Hub Manager® 8.1 Professional Software, upgraded to meet Windows 8 compliancy standards. The new software is included with all Secured Series systems and kits, as well as prox.pad Plus and LS2 Series products, and provides management reports for the commercial access control market as well as a number of additional enhancements over the previous version. Hub Manager 8.1 P...

Avaya CS 1000 enables IP voice paging over analogue speakers via digital phone systems Conversion from analogue to digital phone systems brings many benefits, from enabling voice communication on a common network to programming data applications.  The transition also has its share of challenges, such as leveraging analogue devices within digital voice environments.  This includes enabling IP-based voice paging over existing analogue speakers. IP audio and control sp...

The Counter Terror Expo will deliver insight on the continuing inter agency drive to track terrorist menace Mere weeks before intelligence and counter terrorism officials gather in London again for the annual Counter Terror Expo conference and exhibition, several countries have elevated their alert status in the face of a potential backlash from the ongoing crisis in Syria and recent military activity in Mali and Somalia. Holland has become the latest country to react to conc...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced its new budget friendly Turbo NAS lineup TS-421U and TS-420U rackmount models for the workgroups and entry-level SMBs with fast-growing needs of economical network storage. The TS-421U features with Marvell CPU 2.0 GHz, and the TS-420U features with Marvell CPU 1.6 GHz. Both models operate with 1GB DDR3 RAM, and provide sustained high performance for daily routines in file storage, sharing, and data backup. “The TS-421U and TS-420U satisfy the require...

The achievement follows rigorous inspections by the SIA and ISO Woking based security specialist Pilgrims Group Limited has confirmed its position in the top 5% UK security companies for the quality of service, good practice and professionalism of its security and static guarding services. Reports by the government’s Security Industry Authority (SIA) and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) demonstrate that the company is among the best performers of...

Daniel was chosen for his work with logistics network UPS Leading security provider Octavian Security has named Daniel Mawataur as its Employee of the Year, the top accolade for its 750 strong workforce. The company, which has for many years lead the way for employee development in the security industry, chose Daniel from a group of 12 other candidates for the award, all of whom have won the Employee of the Month title during 2012. Daniel was chosen for his work with logisti...

IdentiSys is North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, emergency response and access control security systems IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, recently announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic – the world’s leader in Customer Flow Management systems. Qmatic offers solutions that help orga...

Honeywell’s MAXPRO® Cloud 3.0 allows companies to expand video storage capabilities as needed Honeywell’s newest version of its award-winning, hosted-video system gives companies a greater range of options for storing their critical surveillance clips, an especially important requirement for businesses that must comply with stringent security regulations. MAXPRO Cloud 3.0, now available in North America, is the latest example of how businesses can use the...

The Solution Engineer Training was conducted by Carl Gilbert from CNL Software The training was delivered to a range of regional security specialists from the customer community as well as systems integrators and security system providers.  The Solution Engineer Training, conducted by Carl Gilbert from CNL Software, provided an overview of IPSecurityCenter and guided trainees with setting up IPSecurityCenter for their specific security needs, tailoring the interface to p...

HID has integrated its networked access solutions into RedCloud's portfolio HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has expanded its partnership with RedCloud to integrate HID Global’s EDGE EVO® and VertX EVO™ networked access control solutions into RedCloud’s complete line of web-based networked access control appliances, including RedCloud Express, RedCloud Enterprise, and RedCloud Virtual. RedCloud w...

Aventura Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in advanced security and safety management technology has announced Vantage™ C2, a Command and Control platform that takes 3rd party integration much farther than most traditional Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) systems. The new platform delivers seamless interoperability between otherwise divergent technologies stretching the boundaries to include security, safety and facilities management with all its subsystems. The solut...