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Hikvision, the supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, and SGS, the inspection, verification, testing and certification company, announces they have signed a memorandum agreement for joint laboratory collaboration. The memorandum will pave the way for joint efforts in testing, inspection, verification, and certification of Hikvision products. It will also see the two companies cooperating strategically in various areas, including: mutual technology exchange, training, information...

ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 16th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest (ODP) May 10–12 in Québec City, Québec, at the Delta Hotel Quebec City in the Old Town district. With multiple testing’s of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers’ Plugfest offered interoperability testing for five ONVIF profiles, including the Release Candidate of Profile A for broader access control configuration, which is sch...

Winsted Corporation, a worldwide provider of control room console solutions, announces that they have received GREENGUARD Gold Certification. GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, which is a division of Underwriters Laboratory, evaluates manufacturing processes, product materials and finished goods. Finished products such as, control room consoles, technical furniture, credenzas, conference room tables, shelving and others must fall within the established indoor air quality standards for low chem...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has successfully re-tested its products to Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) 1175: Issue 7, greatly increasing the scope of certification for its security door range. Pickersgill-Kaye locking systems The doors have been independently tested by the Building Research Establishment to the latest issue of the security standard, with the doors fitted with the Pickersgill-Kaye range of single and multi-point...

The provider of intelligent key cabinets and locker systems will demonstrate on stand N200 Traka is attending the Safety and Health Expo to showcase how its latest intelligent key and equipment management solutions can enforce process and ensure compliance to the highest health and safety standards. Fulfilling health and safety requirements The provider of intelligent key cabinets and locker systems will demonstrate on stand N200, how it can help organisations fulfil health...

RAD serves as the master distributor for SMP Robotics across North America Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, and SMP Robotics Systems Corp. will unveil the upgraded capabilities of SMP Robotics S5 Security Robot during 2017 ISC West Conference and Expo, being held April 5-7, in Las Vegas. SMP Robotics and RAD have entered into a distribution agreement in which RAD serves as the master distributor for SMP Robotics across Nor...

Spectra operates a Security Operations Centre (SOC) which provides 24/7/365 monitoring of networks Fast-growing voice and data communications provider Spectra Group (UK), announces that it is extending its Cyber Security division in order to give SMEs similar options available to its existing Government, Defence and Public customers in the fight against cyber-attack. Next huge growth area Spectra has identified cyber services as the ‘next huge growth area’ and he...

Marks USA also stands behind its products with a Lifetime Mechanical Warranty Marks USA, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc. announced its cylindrical and mortise locks have received a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from the Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources Board and Code Administration Division, and have been tested to comply with Florida Building Code, including the High Velocity Hurricane Zone—known to be some of the toughest standards in th...

Thousands of microdots are infused into metal sheets marking them with a unique identifying code A North Yorkshire businesses’ revolutionary security system which protects lead roofs from metal thieves, has achieved the prized Police crime prevention accreditation Secured by Design. The process used by York-based Trace-in-Metal involves infusing thousands of microdots into metal sheets marking them with a unique identifying code. Such is the science behind Trace-in-Met...

Checkmarx CxSAST addresses more than 20 different programming languages, and Scala is its latest addition Checkmarx, a provider of application security testing, announced open beta support of the Scala programming language. The new capability adds the ability to analyse and remediate security risks and vulnerabilities exposed in projects written using Scala code. Identifying potential vulnerabilities Checkmarx is the first static analysis solution to support Scala. The added...

SALTO’s electronic XS4 escutcheons and XS4 GEO cylinder passed SBD’s stringent security tests SALTO Systems, provider of wire free, wireless and cloud based access control solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation for its electronic security products. Their XS4 electronic escutcheons and XS4 GEO electronic cylinder products have not only passed SBD’s stringent security tests but also that these approved products will b...

The certification process is the responsibility of the Defence Information Systems Agency Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced that Pulse Connect Secure 8.2 and Pulse Policy Secure 5.3 on PSA-Series appliances have been certified for inclusion on The U.S. Department of Defence DoD Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL). Highest levels of securityThe certification process is the responsibility of the Defence Information Systems Age...

CTC will use the system for type approval of point-of-sale (POS) terminals according to EMVCo version 2.6 Comprion announces that CTC advanced GmbH, a test laboratory of the RWTÜV group, located in Saarbruecken (Germany), have bought the EMVCO PCD Analogue Test Solution by Comprion. They will use the system for type approval of point-of-sale (POS) terminals according to EMVCo version 2.6 which becomes mandatory on January 1st, 2017. The new version requires a high degree...

Schlage AD-Series wireless electronic locking systems provide options – credentials, styles, and modes – that add to the Symmetry system’s flexibility, scalability, and control AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specialising in access control, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, welcomes Allegion as the newest certified member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  Allegion’s Schlage AD-400 Wire...

ThruVis technology is being enhanced for operators of airports, mass transit systems and other public spaces Digital Barriers, the provider of visually intelligent solutions to the global surveillance, security and safety markets, announces that it has secured a contract with the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to enhance the capability of the Group’s ThruVis solution for the detection of objects such as weapons and explosives concealed under clothing....

The MegaLab features dedicated servers for VMS, other software solutions, and NVR appliances Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that its MegaLab facility has launched a 3rd generation expansion to benefit customers worldwide while continuing to move the surveillance industry forward. The MegaLab is a dedicated testing facility and knowledge centre located at Arecont Vision’s headquarters, development centre, and ma...

The P8GR meets all requirements for operation with the German digital radio network of the public safety authorities’ (BOS) Public safety authorities and organisations (BOS) in Hesse are now able to use the Tetra pager P8GR from Airbus Defence and Space. This device for a two-way communication system is now being delivered to at least 50,000 fire fighters and other rescue and relief workers in the German regional state of Hesse. Operational deployment of the device has n...

The third Interop event will allow participants to run Conformance Testing to further refine their products oneM2M, the global standards initiative for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced it will host its third interoperability event in Kobe, Japan, from Tuesday, November 29 to Friday, December 2, 2016.  This event follows the success of its two previous test sessions. Interoperability and functionality Interop 3 – co-organis...

Honeywell used HID Seos credential technology and app software developer kits (SDKs) to create the customised mobile access solution for the new occupant app HID Global, a leader in secure identity solutions, announced that Honeywell Building Solutions has integrated HID technology into its new Honeywell Vector Occupant App to transform the work environment, giving building occupants convenient, connected experiences in facilities. With mobile access as one of its key features...

EyeLock’s iris biometric technology integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Access Control software AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specialising in access control, video detection, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, announces EyeLock LLC as its newest certified partner of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  As a certified partner, EyeLock’s iris biometric technology integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Acces...

Symmetry meets all government requirements for access control and intrusion, making it the perfect solution for local, state and federal facilities AMAG Technology, the security solution provider specialising in access control, intrusion detection, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, announces its newest Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM)/ FIPS 201 compliant solution approved by the U.S. General Services Admin...

The nationwide initiative offers tips and advice for keeping families, homes and belongings safe during winter UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is supporting National Home Security Month 2016 to create awareness around home security for the third consecutive year. The nationwide initiative that runs throughout October 2016 was launched by UNION’s sister brand Yale, in order to offer&n...

The Design Centre will provide support for developing networking infrastructure solutions Vigitron, a provider of networking infrastructure solutions for security applications and Barox Kommunikation, a company for transmission technology, announce the establishment of a Design Centre service operating under both companies collaborative group, Vigitron Central Europe. Support for developing networking infrastructure The Design Centre will provide support for developing netwo...

The AS6204RS and AS6204RD come built-in with the ADM operating system, which features a simplified graphical user interface that feels intuitive for any first-time user ASUSTOR launches new AS6204RS/AS6204RD rackmount NAS models powered by Intel Braswell quad-core processors and 4 GB SO-DIMM DDR3L memories. These models are equipped with stable performance and a rich variety of functionality such as comprehensive backup and storage services, seamless integration with virtual e...

Achieving ISO 22301 has significant benefits and gives Kings Security greater confidence across the entire business Kings Security is delighted to announce that it has achieved ISO 22301 accreditation in Business Continuity Management. The Yorkshire based security firm worked in partnership with leading independent accreditation specialists, Jomu Ltd, and in conjunction with Harrison Management Solutions, to achieve the prestigious accolade which required the business to unde...

The programme provides a holistic approach to cybersecurity protection for physical security through each phase of product development life cycle Tyco Security Products is introducing its Cyber Protection Programme at the ISC West 2016 security conference, held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, April 5-8. The multifaceted program provides a holistic approach to cybersecurity protection for physical security through each phase of the product development life...

The approval recognises compliance with both the security guarding standard BS 7499 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems IPSA Member Company STM Security Group (UK) Ltd received confirmation recently that the company has achieved NSI Guarding Gold approval following the recent audit by NSI. This recognises compliance with both the security guarding standard BS 7499 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. STM had decided to change their accreditation body for commercial re...

Business Insight 3 Ltd (Bi3) are proud to announce they have received the coveted Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation for their video analytics products: Davantis Version 70 ‘Daview S video analytics’ perimeter protection - sterile zone monitoring & transmission Davantis Version 70 ‘Daview LR video analytics’ perimeter protection long range - sterile zone monitoring & transmission The above products therefore meet both the Police Approved Standards and Po...

Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with its Design Centre services to offer reliable networks Vigitron Inc., the leading manufacturer of infrastructure solutions for analogue, IP, and HD systems, is pleased to announce it has completed inter-operational testing for IP/PoE based products from Paxton Access Inc., market leader in IP access control, door entry and building intelligence systems. Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with the...

Brivo Inc., the worldwide leader in cloud-based physical access control systems, recently announced Brivo OnAir for Government is now registered on the GSA Approved Product List (APL #10073) under the PACS Infrastructure category. Brivo’s newest Software as a Service (SaaS) solution is the first cloud-based PACS designed to assist federal government agencies in meeting Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). Brivo OnAir for Government solution “Our commercial cloud-...