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SMC is a key component of the Genetec Synergis IP access control system Genetec™, a global leader in unified IP security systems and 2013 Access Control Product of the Year winner in the UK, will demonstrate new features of its upcoming Synergis Master Controller (SMC) v.2.1 release for the first time at ASIS 2013 (Booth # 1914).  The SMC, a key component of the Genetec Synergis IP access control system, is an intelligent door controller designed to secure the facil...

As part of HID Global’s iCLASS SE® platform, Seos is a high frequency credential for increased security and flexibility Intel Developer Forum 2013 – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the company will demonstrate NFC Authentication to Intel®-based computers with its award-winning Seos® credential at the Intel Developer Forum 2013 (IDF13) in San Francisco, September 10-12. The company will showcase its in...

HID has strengthened its banking partnership initiatives with its Identity Assurance Technology Partner Program HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues its drive to help financial institutions secure online banking services that nearly half of all their customers prefer for convenient account access.  Through its forward-looking Identity Assurance portfolio and channel partnership initiatives, the company is fuelling adoption of layered...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted several patents for the company's innovation related to gesture-based methods of using three-dimensional (3-D) motion sequences to increase privacy, security and convenience when using RFID-based devices such as smart cards and NFC-enabled smartphones for a broad range of applications. These patent additions strengthen HID Global’s IP portfolio of over 1,00...

The MIPS Forum featured a range of business events to discuss current security topics, learn about global best practice The 19th Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety Exhibition took place on 15-18 April 2013, Pavilion 75 of VVC in Moscow, Russia. The MIPS 2013 exhibition space grew by over 10% to reach 11,581 sqm, and 491 companies from 26 countries presented their developments. The share of international companies increased considerably this year, and 20...

The McLean office has allowed AMAG to offer additional training options for customers AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution provider, has relocated its Arlington, Virginia Training and Innovation Center to McLean, Virginia, also known as “Tyson’s Corner.” The new facility includes a fully-equipped and more modern, robust and comfortable learning environment for Symmetry students, a high-tech Innovation Center tha...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has expanded its SlimFlex™ Tag family of broadband UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders with the addition of the new SlimFlex Standard 200 and Standard 301. Designed for flexibility and durability, SlimFlex Tag transponders are among the most versatile UHF RFID tags available, enabling greater adaptability for a range of RFID tag placement options. The SlimFlex Standard 200 and Standa...

HID Global will be responsible for the secure production, delivery and storage of up to two million Green Cards in 2013 HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency of the US Department of Homeland Security, has selected the company as the prime contractor for the USCIS Permanent Resident Card – commonly known as the “Green Card.” Chosen for its capabilities in d...

Traka joins forces with STSL to support Traka's growing presence in the EMA region Traka plc, the industry's fastest-growing provider of electronic asset control solutions announced a strategic partnership for Secure Technology Solutions Ltd (STSL) to become a value-added distributor for the European region providing for higher levels of support for Traka’s regional customers, resellers and integration partners. Secure Technology Solutions Ltd (STSL), headquartered in D...

Performance Buildings will create a facility management system for access to shared and temporary offices HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its EdgeReader ERP40 networked access control solution and iCLASS SE® platform readers have been selected by systems integrator Performance Buildings to create an intelligent facility management system for “on demand” access to shared and temporary offices. Performance Buil...

The partnership enables the Seos digital keys applet to be embedded in Oberthur Technologies NFC SIM cards Oberthur Technologies, one of the world’s largest providers of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, recently announced its partnership with HID Global that provides Oberthur Technologies the ability to support the use of Seos® digital keys on NFC-enabled smartphones. The partnership enables the Seos digital keys ap...

The SIA’s summit featured several leaders in government and politics as keynote speakers The Security Industry Association has wrapped up another successful Government Summit and Public Policy Dinner. This year’s Summit featured several leaders in government and politics as keynote speakers, including: Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Penn., chairman of the Ho...

The partnership enables Seos digital keys applet to be embedded in Oberthur Technologies NFC SIM cards Oberthur Technologies, one of the world’s largest providers of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, recently announced its partnership with HID Global that provides Oberthur Technologies the ability to support the use of Seos digital keys on NFC-enabled smartphones. The partnership enables the Seos digital keys applet to b...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced it has achieved ATEX certification for its field-proven Logi Tag™ family of industrial radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that are highly water, chemical and shock resistant, and withstands peak temperatures. This certification adds to the company’s expansive offering of innovative IN Tag™ and industrial Glass Tags that are certified for safe use in potentially explosive environments. ATE...

The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights to understand the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit, the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry, will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights that help them better understand how policy drives business in the security industry. The exclusive nature of the setting...

In 2012, Mission 500 reached its original goal of 500 sponsored children around the world Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is proud to announce it has created new Advisory and Executive Boards comprised of a strong team of Security Industry leaders. They include: Advisory Board: Don Erickson – CEO, Security Industry Association Herve Fages – Senior V...

The certification applies to plastic cards, ID badges, ePassport datapages and chip cards including RFID HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced that its card manufacturing operation in Rastede, Germany has earned the Security Management System for Secure Printing certification from Intergraf, the leading global standards body for the security printing industry. The certification validates the achievement of a strict security standard for securit...

Mul-T-Lock highlights its all-in-one Smartair access control solution at IFSEC 2013 Mul-T-Lock presented its innovative wireless locking solutions for secure access control, under the ASSA ABLOY theme “Access your world” at IFSEC 2013. Jointly presenting their solutions for the third consecutive year, this presence incorporated the combined power of award-winning technology from HID Global, ASSA ABLOY, and ASSA ABLOY group companies Yale, Abloy, Traka and effeff....

ASSA ABLOY showcased its new Aperio PINpad escutcheon at IFSEC 2013 ASSA ABLOY Access Control presented its innovative wireless locking solutions for secure access control, under the ASSA ABLOY theme “Access your world” at IFSEC 2013. Jointly presenting their solutions for the third consecutive year, this presence incorporated the combined power of award-winning technology from HID Global, ASSA ABLOY, and ASSA ABLOY group companies Yale, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy,Traka and...

ActivID, FARGO HDP8500LE and Asure ID personalisation software will be displayed at the event HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced it will showcase its broad portfolio of government-to-citizen ID solutions at this year’s Security Document World (SDW) Conference. The company will highlight its extensive suite of services, products and solutions that include e-documents, readers, inlays, prelaminates, LaserCard optical security media, Acti...

Mr. Haslam will be responsible for worldwide expansion of the company’s government-to-citizen ID business HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that Rob Haslam has joined the company as vice president of Government ID Solutions. In his new role, Mr. Haslam is responsible for the strategic development and worldwide expansion of the company’s government-to-citizen ID business. This includes extending HID Global’s reach...

HID Global highlighted its latest iCLASS SE platform solution for credential encoding HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, presented its solutions for secure access control together with parent company ASSA ABLOY, under the Motto “Access your world” at IFSEC Birmingham. Jointly presenting their solutions for the third consecutive year, this presence incorporated the combined power of award-winning technology from HID Global, ASSA ABLOY,...

At this year's IFSEC 2013, ASSA ABLOY willoffer a complete range of door solutions focusing on the slogan "Access Your World" In a wide-ranging interview with SourceSecurity.com, Chris Bone, VP Access Control, ASSA ABLOY EMEA, discussed ASSA ABLOY’s product roadmap and outlook on technology trends in access control. Besides shedding light on the main product lines that it will be showcasing at IFSEC 2013, including the Seos ecosystem and Aperio range, he indicated that d...

Nedap's uPASS Access has been nominated in the "Access Control Product of the Year" category at the IFSEC 2013 awards The recently released and IFSEC Award nominated, uPASS Access from Nedap, is now available in the UK via access control and parking manufacturer, Nortech.  uPASS Access is a small UHF (Ultra high-frequency)  reader that reads normal, battery-free access tags at distances of up to 2 metres. It is the perfect solution for doors that require both securi...

Spica also announces plans to launch in the UK market and build network of partners and installers across the country Spica International, a leader in workforce management solutions, including access control and time and attendance (T&A) software and hardware, has announced plans to launch in the UK market. The Solvenian technology pioneer, which integrated NFC (Near Field Communication) technology into its systems as early as 2007, plans to build an impressive network of...

HID is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag SDK HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag™ Services Software Developer Tool Kit (SDK). Operating within the Trusted Identity Platform™ (TIP), HID Trusted Tag Services is the company’s latest NFC in...

HID Global is demonstrating its extensive suite of RFID transponders at the Orange County Convention Center HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is showcasing its broad portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies division, including its new SlimFlex™ Laundry tag at this week’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition. HID Global’s advanced and innovative SlimFlex™ Lau...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, announces additions to the Javelin range of card readers. The new readers are designed to provide the highest levels of security, be attractive in modern office environments, and are environmentally friendly. The new Javelin card readers are available with and without keypads and have an attractive glossy black and silver design. “The expansion of the Javelin reader line provides the customer wit...

HID's new HDPii Plus features AES256 data encryption  HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the new FARGO HDPii Plus Financial Card Printer/Encoder, the successor to the world’s most widely-adopted, desktop solution for retransfer printing of financial cards. Featuring the company’s fifth generation of High Definition Printing (HDP) technology, the new HDPii Plus enables the secure, instant issuance of both ISO magnet...

The ISC West exhibition floor included tens of thousands of products from 1,000+ exhibiting companies and brands “Fantastic,” exclaimed Alan Stoddard, senior director of marketing for Honeywell Security Group when asked how ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), had performed for his company. “We had great traffic and a lot of excitement over our Lynx 5100 and MaxPro Cloud Solutions.” “The access control future will be dr...