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Traka has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia. These new channels join a network of 40 global resellers spanning countries such as Hong Kong, Turkey, Colombia and Poland. 2013 has seen the highest rate of reseller appointments for the company so far as a direct r...

Project productivity improves when systems integrator and client personalities “integrate” Long-term business relationships can be a win-win proposition for system integrators and customers alike. In this article, Jason Oakley, CEO of North American Video (NAV), explains that compared to simply transactional relationships that are typically short-term projects, long-term relationships generally provide better working relationships, increased satisfaction, reduced c...

Cisco recently announced enhancements to its portfolio of safety and security solutions with video surveillance architectures and new IoT enabled solutions that ease management of millions of connected cameras and devices. The "Internet of Things" is the next technology transition where devices will allow us to sense and control the physical world by making objects smarter and connecting them through an intelligent network. Video Surveillance Manager 7 (VSM7) provides new capabilities that enabl...

The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility Underscoring its commitment to access control for today’s digital home, Yale is at ASIS 2013 demonstrating its line of Yale Real Living™ intelligent locks and supporting its extensive roster of top integration partners exhibiting here. The Yale Real Living line of electronic locks combines a wide range of features with a high level of flexibility to mak...

The AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller comes with built-in web-based software Axis Communications enters the physical access control market by introducing a network door controller with built-in web-based software. AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller is a complement to Axis’ existing portfolio of innovative network video products and creates unique integration possibilities for partners and end users. AXIS Entry Manager with focus on ease of-use and intuitive access mana...

The growing popularity of hardware-inclusive billing models has potential to reshape the video surveillance industry Much like the mobile phone industry, the video surveillance industry is turning towards a recurring monthly revenue model that includes the cost of hardware into a monthly service fee, according to a new report from IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight. The world market for video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) is expected to...

The P2000 system integrates video surveillance, fire alarms and building management systems Johnson Controls, a global leader in building technology and services, now offers more options for customers to protect their people, property and assets. The company will unveil updates to its P2000 security management system, now compatible with Authentic Mercury™ access control hardware from Mercury Security Corporation®, the world’s largest provider of open platform...

Companies that have developed a culture of openness can provide and receive feedback at all levels The nail that sticks out gets hammered down” is an old Japanese saying that encourages an unspoken rule of conformity combined with an authoritarian hierarchical structure. Brent O’Bryan, SPHR at AlliedBarton Security Services, explains that a winning formula for both the organisation and an individual is a culture actively exhibiting healthy behaviours and practi...

RISCO Group’s SynopSYS platform provides real time pictures of all branches from one interface Comverse is a leading multinational provider of telecommunications software and systems, with numerous branches worldwide. Comverse required an integrated management platform to control and monitor all of their branches from the company headquarters. The challenge Comverse’s many branches around the world vary in size and operating hours. Many contain sensitive areas su...

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...

Hikvision cameras monitor the premises of Jablotron's Prague headquarters Located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is the new headquarters of Jablotron Alarms, a.s - one of the country's largest security firms. As this new corporate headquarters represents both the success of the company, as well a new business facility, it was paramount that security be indicative of this reality. Thus, a number of Hikvision products were chosen to protect both Jablotron's reputa...

The new customised patient identification solution has reduced the time required to ensure accurate identification of patients Fulcrum Biometrics, a leading international provider, distributor and integrator of biometric systems and devices, has developed and deployed a customised patient identification solution for the New Tribes Mission Medical Clinic in Papua New Guinea. The system, which is based on Fulcrum’s FbF Demographica biometric identification application and...

CNL will demonstrate at ASIS the need for CIP organisations to take a proactive approach to security CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be exhibiting at ASIS International in Chicago September 24-27, 2013 - demonstrating how PSIM is enabling organisations responsible for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) to improve operational efficiency by aggregating intelligence from each connected security systems; offe...

The NCT CBRNe Awards Jury is chaired by Guy Roberts The Non-Conventional Threat (NCT) CBRNe Awards are the new industry prizes for CBRNe products, solutions and developments in the international CBRNe Community. In close cooperation with and MILITARY TECHNOLOGY and CBNW, IB Consultancy has initiated the NCT CBRNe Awards in support of an important industry that offers great solutions, excellent products and impressive innovations to back the CBRNe end-user community. &ldqu...

Hyerta PD78X0 DMR radio provides crystal clear sound In June 2013, Benjamin Pothier, a PhD researcher in Arts, Anthropology and Architecture, became the first French Artist and researcher participating to the ARCTIC CIRCLE RESIDENCY, a project organised by the New York based cultural organisation THE FARM, INC. He travelled the high arctic sea on a vessel for 18 days and was allowed to stay at Ny-Alesund for expedition and documentary recording. Ny-Alesund, the n...

TDSi will showcase its DIGIgarde PLUS access control reader, MICROgarde, and EXpert controller range Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be meeting its South East Asia partners and customers at this year’s IFSEC South East Asia in Kuala Lumpur, from 11th-13th September, as well as introducing its products and services to a wider audience in the region. The company will be exhibiting its latest EXgarde 4.1 software at the show, which offers full access co...

The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) recently launches the first ever global survey of security concerns for women journalists. The survey, created in conjunction with the International News Safety Institute (INSI), will produce much-needed data on the challenges faced by women in news media around the world. The survey is part of a wider program of work initiated by UNESCO, which has the lea...

The partnership will offer streamlined integration between Genetec’s SMC and locks from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Together, Genetec and ASSA ABLOY will offer streamlined integration between Genetec’s SMC (Synergis Master Controlle...

Intelligent asset management is a natural extension of access control Key and asset management can integrate with other security disciplines to extend beyond the much-hyped vogue for 'convergence' and move towards truly intelligent building management. Brenda Taylor, Sales and Marketing Director of Traka, shows how assets can be protected with an approach that draws on shared data while making its own contribution to enterprise-wide information.  A point for anybody who...

Network Video Technologies (NVT), the award-winning manufacturer of high-performance analogue and digital video transmission products, has released a new IP design tool. So now, surveillance system specifiers and designers can go straight to the top of the class - with NVT’s new IP Wire Distance Calculator. By simply entering the required camera power, cable/transmission length and type, along with camera data rate, the NVT calculator does the rest – displaying the maximum recommen...

According to the report, the global door phone market is transitioning from audio to video technology The $1.8 billion global door phone market is transitioning from audio to video technology, with video set to grow and account for 50% of unit shipments in 2017, according to a new report entitled “The World Market for Audio and Video Door Phones” from IMS Research, now part of IHS. Worldwide unit shipments of video door phones are forecast to grow by 7.5% during t...

According to the report, the CCTV and video surveillance market will head to a "tipping point" in 2014 The CCTV and video surveillance market continues to be headed to a “tipping point” in 2014, with revenue for network video overtaking analogue for the first time ever next year, according to a new report entitled “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment” from IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc. Analogue cameras are still forecast to...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the release of the new Quick Connect option. Available on a variety of STANLEY Security electromechanical products, the Quick Connect option is a system of preconfigured termination points, providing a comprehensive, secure connection throughout the wire run.  The Quick Connect system’s preconfigured termination points eliminate confusion during installation and secure termination prov...

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...

Security management in banking is a discipline unlike any other. Rather than integrating all security into one centralised system, some banks choose decentralised security for their branch offices. AEOS, a leading platform in integrated security, turns out to be just as effective when deployed decentrally. ”We were already using Nedap AEOS in our headquarters, as well as various regional offices. Then, in 2011, the security system used by our 800 branch offices in Belgium needed to be ext...

ASSA ABLOY's team in Finlanddeveloped a series of mechanicaland electromechanical SuperWeather Proof (SWP) padlocks Storms, burning sun and biting frost place huge strain on high-security installations in telecom and energy networks, for example. Now ABLOY has answered a client need for padlocks that can withstand the most extreme weather conditions. A railway company in Asia was using ABLOY CLIQ padlocks, which contain electronics. Constant exposure to dust, mud and wa...

The AC2000 security management system at the Airlines include DSC intrusion and American Dynamics’ DVRs CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce that the industry leading AC2000 security management system has been selected to secure the offices of the 5-star Malaysia Airlines. Established more than 60 years ago, Malaysia Airlines flies to destinations across six continents. The airline has a long history of providing excellent service and has...

The manifesto examines the issues facing the sector, with guidance on deploying surveillance systems Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently launched its first manifesto, championing the use of responsible surveillance in the CCTV industry. The paper examines the issues facing the sector, with guidance on deploying surveillance systems that are fit for purpose and support privacy for the wider public when it comes to imag...

Trüb's datapages are equipped with a variety of built-in security elements including tru/vision Trüb has been chosen to supply polycarbonate datapages for the next generation of e-passports for Malaysia. The deployment of the new e-passports started on 8th April, 2013. The datapages are equipped with a variety of built-in security elements including the groundbreaking tru/vision feature: As the first country worldwide, Malaysia implements exciting true-colour UV se...

One alternative purpose for a 360-degree camera is the ability to provide a panoramic view in a wall-mounted orientation Surveillance cameras that capture 360-degree images are unique. However, cameras with technology that enables a user to retrospectively track an incident back in time are even more unique. This combination provides customers with total situational awareness—a field of view much larger than the capability of narrow-field, fixed-view cameras. In this art...