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Baran Group launches Baran Access Solutions to target North America access control market

  Baran Access Solutions, subsidiary of Baran Advanced Technologies Ltd., will leverage the Piezo technology in its product line  New and old have come together with the launch of Baran Access Solutions, a reorganization of the familiar Barantec family of products that will now concentrate on access control solutions, including Everswitch single-door keypads and controllers, contactless smart card readers, proximity readers and magstripe readers. As part of the...

SALTO Systems confirms IFSEC 2009 attendance

 SALTO Systems will launch its new SALTO Wireless Electronic Lock at IFSEC 2009SALTO Systems has confirmed its attendance at IFSEC 2009 with an exhibition stand that will be 25% larger than last year, making it the perfect venue to launch its new SALTO Wireless Electronic Lock.Marc Handels, Vice President of Marketing at SALTO Systems, says: "Europe is a very important market for SALTO, so attendance at IFSEC with its international mix of visitors is a great opportunity for us. That's...

HID showcases HID on the Desktopâ„¢ logical access control solution at ISC West

 HID on the Desktop, cost-effective solution supports risk-appropriate authentication for logical access HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, has announced the launch of HID on the Desktop™, a powerful set of logical access control solutions that can extend the reach of an organization's existing physical access infrastructure. Mirroring the secure and convenient user experience popularized by the company's physical access con...

Counter terrorism and business continuity on the agenda at Manchester Security 2009

 "This event is an ideal opportunity for Manchester businesses to find out about the latest security, business continuity and counter terrorism issues," comments John Bates, Chief Executive of BSIACounter terrorism and business continuity issues will be the focus of the 14th annual Manchester Security 2009 event which will educate businesses on how to rise to the challenge in a society facing changing crime trends.The event, which will be held on Tuesday 31st March at New Century...

Bosch's training courses increased in popularity

 Bosch training courses cover various topics on video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and moreIn 2008, nearly 4,000 customers participated in Bosch's training sessions. That's a 40 percent increase over 2007.  "We attribute this significant up-tick to a combination of factors," said Jim Musshafen, Director, Customer Solutions Support for Bosch Security Systems, Inc. "The growth in adoption of IP-based security systems has created amplified demand for tr...

Innovative secure printing solutions ensue from partnership between LEGIC® and Y Soft

 Dr Ondej Krajíek, General Manager R&D (l.) and Martin Uddin, CTO (m.) of Y Soft are looking forward to the LEGIC partnership with Mario Morger, Head of Sales Europe of LEGIC  LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading developer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, is further extending its international network of partners. With Y Soft s.r.o., LEGIC is gaining a licence partner in the Czech Republic which has further locations in Japan, Israel, Denma...

Ireland West Airport Knock Airport invests in SALTO access control solution

  Ireland West Airport Knock has chosen its SALTO XS4 access control system to provide advanced security managementIreland West Airport Knock is Ireland's fourth international airport and features modern passenger and commercial facilities as well as extensive aircraft operation areas. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and servicing in excess of 629 000 passengers per year, the Airport is the main international air access gateway for the West, North West and Midland regions...

Hirsch joins with CoreStreet for identity access control solutions

Professional Services leads Hirsch into Systems IntegrationHirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces its Professional Services Group has developed a solution for verifying digital identity certificates by integrating both their Velocity Security Management System and RUU Verification Station with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-enabling technology from CoreStreet, a leading provider of credential validation solutions....

Innovative climbing centre chooses LEGIC access control technology

 Contactless access control solution from HOTELDATA The Weinburg therapeutic climbing centre was recently opened after a construction period which lasted thirteen months. The smooth guest management is assured by an access control and billing system from HOTELDATA based on LEGIC technology. The soaring 17 meter high climbing gym is the highest in Austria and gets the heart of every climbing enthusiast beating a little faster. A wide range of facilities is on offer here besides general sport...

LEGIC® and PYV partnership opens the doors to a large range of multi-application contactless solutions in Spain

 Ignacio Santabárbara, Director Comercial of PYV, is looking forward to a fruitful partnership with LegicA new partner agreement will give end-users on the Spanish market access to a variety of multi-functional solutions covering access control, time & attendance, IT access and biometric applications, using LEGIC's contactless smart card technology for personal identification. LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identific...

L-1 equips large financial insitution with biometric fingerprint readers

 Global financial institution selects L-1 solution to secure offices world-wide The challenge Faced with tough compliance regulations requiring the secure protection of customer data and a rapidly growing rate of fraud and identity theft, a leading financial institution wanted to be proactive and lock down its offices as securely as possible from unwanted intruders. The leading global payments, network and travel company wanted a cutting edge identity and access management so...

LEGIC® at CeBIT: One card – a world of many applications

 LEGIC at CeBIT in Hanover/Germany: Hall 6, Stand D11With the World of LEGIC the company presents at CeBIT 2009 its contactless smart card technology for personal identification in a large variety of applications, solutions and services. The focus of this year's trade fair presence by LEGIC Identsystems Ltd from 3-8 March in Hanover/Germany is on the unmatched variety of applications for this state-of-the-art contactless smart card technology. In Hall 6 / Stand D11 in the World of LEGIC, th...

LEGIC® teams up with Securit World to offer more advanced contactless solutions

 Leon Rose, Area Sales Manager at LEGIC and Ed Heyden, Managing Director of Securit World, are looking forward to a successful partnership LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications and Securit World Ltd, leading suppliers of ID systems and printers, have agreed on a new licence contract. This will result in a broad range of products using LEGIC highly secure contactless technology and benefiting from Secu...

C-TRUE & Stallion Security supply South African Football Association with face recognition security solutions

 C-True will supply C-ENTRY face recognition to SAFA for World Cup Following several comprehensive trials in South Africa, C-TRUE Face Recognition technology was approved by the South African Football Association (SAFA) for access control security to critical SAFA facilities including the office of the CEO, Mr. Raymond Hack.Stallion Security, C-TRUE's partner in South Africa, was chosen to provide SAFA with a comprehensive security solution including the C-TRUE's C-ENTRY face recogniti...

Quantum Secure deploys SAFE access control software suite for Toronto Pearson International Airport

 Quatum Secure SAFE suite enabled Toronto Pearson to incorporate its existing, fragmented physical security Quantum Secure recently announced it has deployed its SAFE software suite for Toronto Pearson International Airport, the busiest airport in Canada.Since initiating the use of SAFE for its identity management and access control security systems, Toronto Pearson has already realized reductions in credentialing processing time, along with related cost savings. Based on these preliminary...

Hirsch Electronics appoints Identity Management expert

  Hirsch Electronics announces the appointment of Corey McKinney as Senior System SpecialistHirsch Electronics, a global supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces the appointment of Corey McKinney as Senior System Specialist to extend Hirsch's offering of identity management, HSPD-12 / FIPS 201 / PIV and FISMA compliance solutions. Mr. McKinney is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP). Mr. McKinney most recently worked for...

SALTO pleased to report very satisfactory INTERSEC

 SALTO report high visitor number at INTERSEC SALTO Systems says this year's INTERSEC show really paid dividends for the company, providing increased visitor numbers, many end user enquiries and quality new business leads."We were very busy during the show demonstrating our highly flexible new range of integrated RFID access control products" says Victor Hage, SALTO Systems MEA Regional Manager."Although some markets have contracted a little due to the global s...

Genetec announces the worldwide distribution of HID Global's Fargo brand of printers

Genetec, a long-standing OEM development partner of HID Global, will now carry the HID Fargo brand's full line of card printers Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security and public safety industry and a global provider of world-class IP video surveillance, access control and license plate recognition (LPR) solutions, today announced that it has partnered with HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, to provide a full line of Fargo bra...

SALTO advanced access control system wins Building of the Year awards

The installation of advanced access control systems in both hotels significantly contributed to the award wins Two new hotel projects in Bulgaria, the Hotel Metropolitan-Sofia and the Park Hotel Pirin-Sandanski, have won awards in the 2008 Building of the Year contest for their advanced SALTO Systems access control installations.The Building of the Year awards ceremony, held at Sofia's Ivan Vazov National Theatre and broadcast live by Bulgarian National Television, is sponsored and organise...

Hirsch Electronics appoints Senior Sales Executive

 Security industry veteran Jack Derrico to manage Hirsch's Mid-Atlantic salesHirsch Electronics, a global supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces the appointment of Jack Derrico as Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager. Mr. Derrico will manage Hirsch's sales activities and dealer development in the Mid-Atlantic region including the states of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.   Mr. Derrico brings to Hirsch more than...

Group 4 Technology delivers a scalable IP based security solution to University of Southampton

 G4Tec security solution allows the central registry database to be imported directly into the Symmetry SMS solutionThe University of Southampton combines academic excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to research, supporting a culture that engages and challenges students and staff in their pursuit of learning.When the university were looking for a company to try to meet their access control needs, they went through a competitive tendering process using the Of...

Chiron's lead in IP alarms sector confirmed with coveted VdS approval to EN standards

  CSC is the only company to have achieved VdS certification in the IP alarms field  Extending its technical lead further in the IP alarms market Chiron Security Communications (CSC) has become the only company to achieve independent, Europe-wide VdS verification and accreditation with its best selling IRIS Touch range of IP diallers. Confirmation of the coveted VdS approvals - which is the benchmark standard most widely recognised across Europe - represents a major...

MAXXESS select UK Technical Sales Manager

 Warren Collins, Technical Sales Manager (UK) , MAXXESS Systems Warren Collins has worked within the electronic security industry for over 17 years, the last four of which have been with MAXXESS Systems heading up their technical support team.Commenting on Warren's appointment, Lee Copland, MAXXESS Systems EMEA Managing Director said: "Warren's specialist knowledge of access control hardware and software acquired whilst working for ourselves and Nedap make him the ideal...

Cooper Security announces 10-year commitment to service

The investment demonstrates the company's commitment to developing an unrivalled training and technical support serviceCooper Security has committed to a new 10-year lease on its facility at Vantage Point Business Village in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire.The new agreement coincides with a considerable investment in the site, which will house a dedicated customer service and training facility, a state-of-the-art R&D and product development department and a sales and marketing office.This lates...

IndigoVision's integrated IP-CCTV solution protects new flagship hotel in Qatar

  Mövenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in DohaIndigoVision's complete IP Video technology is providing a fully integrated CCTV surveillance solution for the new Mövenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The 5-star, 350 room, 26-floor hotel is housed in a futuristic building located at the entrance to the prestigious West Bay Area, a booming trade district, only 15 minutes drive from Doha International Airport.The 116 camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's...

Schlage bright blue web-enabled access control software cuts false alarms for Tri-City Mechanical

  Tri-City Mechanical use Schlage software to reduce false alarm calls at its 77,000 square foot facility.  Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced that Tri-City Mechanical, a 512-employee design/build contractor in Chandler, Ariz., is using Schlage bright blue web-enabled access control software and Schlage wireless access control locking systems to reduce false alarm calls at its 77,000 square foot facility.  "We had an incident, people weren't locking...

CEM Systems to present range of IP products at IIPSEC 2009

 On show will be the IP based AC2000 Lite, designed to meet the needs of small to medium sized sites CEM will be presenting their range of IP based access control products including readers, Power over Ethernet door control and the new AC2000 Lite system. CEM's Dr. George Redpath will present a Masterclass on IP Access Management, 28th January. The industry's most advanced card reader, the S610f Fingerprint reader- offers fully integrated biometric and access control in a single IP rea...

Reliance Security teams win 15 Regional BSIA Awards

 Reliance triumphs at BSIA Awards Reliance Security Services people have swept the board in this year's BSIA Regional Security Officer of the Year Awards. Teams and individuals won fifteen awards - one third of all the awards available and twice as many as any other single security company. Awards were achieved across seven different regions and in four categories including ‘Best Use of Technology', ‘Service to the Customer', ‘Best Newcomer' and ‘Best...

New academy secured with SALTO electronic security solution

  Merchant's Academy has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO SystemsMerchant's Academy, the newest of the Government's 47 privately sponsored academies, has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO Systems to provide smart access control throughout the school.   The £23 million Bristol based academy, which opened in September 2008, has been built on the site of the existing Withywood Community School. In common with other schools in the academy pr...

ImmerVision recruits Frederic Belanger as Vice President of Finance

 Immervision annouces the appointment of a new vice-president of Finance  ImmerVision, the expert in 360° Panoramic Imaging Technology, announces the appointment of Frederic Belanger as Vice President of Finance. Belanger joins ImmerVision from GE Capital, a provider of financial solutions to a broad range of businesses, where he led the Canadian syndication capital markets activities.  Belanger, a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Acc...

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