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Today, mobile phones have become a lifeline for entrepreneurs. They have more or less integrated as an essential element in their day-to-day life. Mobile phones are not only used for swift communication, but often for used for payment of bills, e-commerce shopping, health monitoring, GPS navigation, and so on and so forth. A similar progressive trend is observed with access control, which initiated with RFID Cards, then expanded with biometrics and is now being enhanced with advanced mobile cre...

Pyronix has announced the launch of the DIGI-WIFI/XA communicator for the hybrid EURO 46 APP control panel. This brand-new communication option affirms Pyronix unrelenting commitment to delivering more choices and more opportunities for its customers. Efficient installation With the DIGI-WIFI/XA, installations are much more efficient. All you have to do is fit the control panel in a convenient location and login to the user’s existing Wi-Fi network. That’s it. No running of Etherne...

ASSA ABLOY has introduced the Sargent FM7300 Series and Corbin Russwin FE6600 Series. These Tornado-compliant, multi-point locks are engineered to withstand severe wind speeds and flying debris. Safety and security in severe storms The locks can be deployed to protect community shelters, safe rooms, corporate and educational facilities, healthcare and government campuses, 911 call stations, emergency operation centers, fire and rescue, police stations, and other public and first-responder faci...

Johnson Controls introduces the iSTAR Ultra LT Door Controller from Software House, a special edition iSTAR Ultra door controller that provides a full IP architecture and enterprise level features for small to mid-sized access control deployments. Centralised access control decision processing iSTAR Ultra LT centralizes all access control decision processing and secures network communications while allowing end users to use existing infrastructure and Power over Ethernet capabilities to reduce...

SALTO Systems launches XS4 One, a robust new locking solution for securing internal doors. The new XS4 One is a stylish, battery-operated electronic escutcheon that is totally wire-free and networked through the SALTO Virtual Network and SALTO Wireless network. It provides a reliable solution for electronic access control in a wide variety of applications. Simple installation Simple installation is possible on any type of door, including those with narrow frames. Its body and escutcheon are ma...

Siklu Inc., the provider of millimetre-wave wireless solutions, announces that it has signed a distribution agreement with Norbain, an arrangement that will greatly expand its reach to security integrators and installers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As part of the agreement, Norbain will carry and distribute Siklu’s millimetre wave wireless radios for the security market. Norbain is considered one of the largest distributors of CCTV, IP, access control and intrusion detection soluti...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands Inc., the provider of residential security, announces Kwikset Convert, the company’s new Z-Wave Smart Lock Conversion Kit. The kit will turn mechanical locks – even non-Kwikset locks – into smart, electronic locks, bringing the convenience of keyless entry and home automation to new consumer audiences. Kwikset Convert The Conversion Kit replaces the interior half of an existing lock without changing the exterior. Consequently, Kwikset Convert...

Aperio® wireless access control has been supercharged with the new Aperio® V3 platform. Now, ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® wireless locks react in a heartbeat to user credentials or administrator commands – and the upgrade is about more than just speed. With V3, Aperio® Online integration also supports multiple features that boost OEM system flexibility, and enhances user-friendliness for both integrators and end-users. Privacy Mode/Escape & Return In Privacy Mode, an au...

Moxa is helping meet Industry 4.0's demand for heightened visibility by launching the new NPort IAW5000A-6I/O, an enterprise-scale, out-of-the-box solution that conveniently integrates a RS-232/422/485 serial device server, a Wi-Fi client/bridge, and multiple digital I/O's into a single compact device. Deploying the NPort IAW5000A-6I/O empowers plant managers to wirelessly connect machinery to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n network for the collection, remote monitoring, and analysing of real-time visual...

Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted OEM partner for RFID solutions, alerted its access control manufacturer, distributor, integrator, dealer, and specifier partners about the potential impact on their businesses of the settlement of Edenborough v. ADT LLC, Case No. 3:16-cv-02233, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Referred to as the ADT Hacking Vulnerability Class Action Lawsuit, ADT will pay $16 million to settle five hacking vulnerability clas...

Innovating for a smarter, safer world, industry leaders from Axis highlight the latest trends in surveillance and analytics technology. Ranging from cybersecurity and IoT audio products in retail, to new radar detection technology and access control, the innovations on show are substantial Industry leaders including Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, have taken to the floor at IFSEC 2017 to discuss how innovative security and intelligent IoT devices have the power to trans...

Protection 1, a division of ADT, will feature advanced managed and monitored network security and location analytics capabilities such as foot traffic, heat mapping, dwell time and new vs. repeat customer visit using Cisco Meraki Access Points (AP) at NRF Protect. To streamline deployment and help enhance network security, Protection 1 offers fully managed services from its Network Operations Center (NOC). Its engineers are Cisco and Meraki certified and can help design, implement, commission,...

Axis Communications has collaborated with SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH to launch a fully integrated, IP-based digital locking and access control system. The integration represents an advanced, cost-effective wireless lock and access control solution that is ideal for replacing physical keys in buildings. SmartIntego battery-powered digital locks in the form of either cylinders, padlocks or door handles connect wirelessly via its GatewayNode to AXIS A1001 door controller and AXIS Entry Manager s...

NAPCO Security Technologies and its divisions, Alarm Lock, Marks USA, and Continental Access, announces the launch of the newly redesigned SAVI School website, as part of the Company’s ongoing K-12 and Campus Security initiative. The revitalised website has a brand-new look, easier navigation, and features new products such as NAPCO’s StarLink Fire Cellular/IP Alarm Communicators and advanced intrusion and commercial fire alarms, Alarm Locks standalone Trilogy or Trilogy Networx acce...

S2 Security, the provider of IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, and Allegion, a global security products and solutions provider, announces S2 NetBox series product support for Schlage NDE wireless locks. S2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system users can now easily manage and control the locks using Allegion’s ENGAGE Gateway and Bluetooth technology. “We’re excited to offer support for and sell the popular Schlage NDE...

AES Corporation, a manufacturer of long-range wireless private mesh radio alarm communication products and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Arseneau as Regional Sales Manager for the Central US/Canada. "I'm very excited to be back in the Fire/Burg/Security business working with the AES team to grow our business. I look forward to reigniting old relationships and starting new relationships partnering with great life safety companies protecting lives and property," said Ed....

SALTO Systems, provider of wire free access control solutions, announces that it has opened a new Sales, Marketing, and Technical Support office in Hong Kong. The opening of this office is the latest step in SALTO System’s expansion into the North APAC market. The company is excited about the opportunities offered in the buoyant North APAC market towards the continued growth of the company. With strong growth expected in the region, particularly in electronic locks, SALTO is well placed t...

The new Pyronix wireless HUD/MED-WE conforms to BS8243 (2010). Users can signal for help by sounding the alarm, it’s that simple! With a wireless range of up to 300m in open space, press the centre of both buttons down for two seconds and the alarm is activated. Furthermore, if the system is connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) they will be alerted immediately. The very first hold-up device to be added to the Pyronix range, the HUD/MED-WE is small, sleek and wireless for remote a...

Blink, the affordable, wire-free, home security and HD video monitoring system that runs on 2 AA batteries for 2 years, announces that the Blink Amazon Alexa skill and their IFTTT (If This Then That) service integration is now operational in the UK. Blink customers will now have the ability to control their home security system with voice alone via Amazon Alexa enabled devices and connect their Blink systems to other smart home devices through IFTTT. Blink HD video monitoring system Blink is a...

CLD Fencing Systems, the United Kingdom’s manufacturer and supplier of Rigid Mesh Fencing Systems and Security Gates; will be debuting to the world for the first time, a state of the art military grade perimeter detection system in the form of the SV5000. Designed to offer a fully autonomous Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) Camera with wireless detection the system is powered by Solar energy allowing rapid deployment to the most remote locations around the world. Enhanced power saving With the a...

The fire industry’s most widely used aspirating smoke detector will be among the new technologies Honeywell will unveil at National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference and Expo 2017, taking place June 4-7 in Boston.Xtralis VESDA-E VEP smoke detectorThe company will showcase its next-generation Xtralis VESDA-E VEP aspirating smoke detector system, which yields 1.5 times greater sensitivity and offers six times better dust rejection than the previous generation of products, si...

Siklu Inc., a provider of millimetre-wave wireless solutions, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with ALLNET, a Germany-based company with more than 20 years of communications, IT, and security distribution experience including design and technical support. Millimetre wave wireless radios ALLNET will now carry Siklu’s complete line of millimetre wave wireless radios, an arrangement which will greatly expand the availability of Siklu’s products within Germany. Ini...

SecProTec East Africa powered by Intersec took place for the fourth time. The second edition in partnership with Messe Frankfurt and its world-famous brand “Intersec” proved to be the leading security business platform for the whole East and Central African region. From 15th – 17th September 2016, 52 local and international companies showed their latest products and innovations to the security industry. The companies represented 11 different countries - Arab Emirates, China, De...

RISCO Group, the global manufacturer of end-to-end solutions for the professional security market, will launch a range of new products providing benefits for the professional installer as well as the end user at IFSEC 2017. Agility™4 Delivering a powerful upgrade to the 2015 PSI Intruder Product of the Year, Agility™3, the new Agility™4 wireless solution provides residential and SME commercial users with a range of enhancements, including an extended radio frequency range to...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of transmission and communication networking equipment, has introduced a new Cybersecurity feature in its latest generation of self-managed switches. The ComNet Port Guardian feature has the capability to physically disconnect a port if unauthorised access is detected. ComNet Port Guardian The value in Port Guardian comes in situations where network access is attempted by disconnecting an IP addressable device on...

As the largest conference and trade show dedicated to showcase the complete IoT industry chain in Asia, the 9th Shenzhen International Internet of Things Exhibition will open its doors from Aug 16-18 2017, at Shenzhen Convention and Conference Center. Biggest IoT event Launched in 2009, IoTE has always been a platform for product launches and exclusive debut appearances by domestic and international IoT enterprises. As the leading trade show in this industry, IoTE provides attendees with vital...

Optex, a sensor manufacturer, will be exhibiting a range of different products and solutions centred around five key security scenarios from perimeter protection and tailgating detection to Internet of Things (IoT) based alarm systems at IFSEC International 2017. REDSCAN RLS-3060 intrusion detection solution Within its high-security perimeter protection zone, Optex will showcase its CPNI approved fibre optic fence detection system, Fibre Sensys FD-322 series that detects intruders climbing abo...

Continental Access, a division of NAPCO and respected security innovator and pioneer in integrated access and security solutions for government, institutions, and business, announces the launch of their newly revitalised website. The redesigned website features a fresh new look with new functionality and multiplatform capability, and was designed to be easier to navigate, finding relevant information faster. Visitors can register for a training class or webinar, schedule a free demo, and read ab...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the growth of its Finance team with the appointment of its new Finance Assistant, Luke Kleszcz.  TDSi financial activity Luke is excited to be taking on his new position at TDSi and commented, “My new role is to assist in the day-to-day financial activity of the business, ranging from banking and expenses through to entering journals and assisting in the month-end closure of the accounts. With a vibrant client base across...

Rajant announced advancements in its Kinetic Mesh Wireless Network technology that will power in-air mesh networks, enabling drone manufacturers to strengthen drone-to-drone and drone-to-ground communications. Kinetic Mesh delivers communication and video backhaul capabilities, supporting public safety, border security, search and rescue, and site survey applications, among others. Operating multiple aircrafts concurrently One of the first to capitalise on these latest advances is xCraft, a ma...