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OnSSI’s Ocularis v3.8 receives approval for use with Lenel’s OnGuard access control security system On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI) has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International Inc. and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). OnSSI’s Ocularis video-centric physical security information management (PSIM) now interfaces with the Lenel OnGuard access control system to enable seamless functionality between both systems...

Leading security and home automation provider ADT recently announced availability of ADT Pulse® Voice, a new app that combines the ADT features customers know and love with the security and convenience of personal voice commands. ADT Pulse Voice technology is the first of its kind in the smart home space, enabling homeowners to log in and log out of the Pulse Voice app via custom technology that recognises unique voice signatures. Once logged in, users can arm and disarm their Pulse security...

Mohammad and Joshua bring to the PSIA strong technology, commercial and industry leadership skills The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) recently announced it has elected Mohammad Soleimani, CTO and Executive Vice President of Kastle Systems, as its Chairman; and Joshua Jackson, Director, Global Product Integration for STANLEY Security, as its Vice Chairman. The PSIA membership develops specifications for enabling standards-based sharing of digital data and in...

The acquisition will significantly strengthens ADT's business in Canada The ADT Corporation recently announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Reliance Protectron, Inc. (Protectron), from Reliance Comfort Limited Partnership, a portfolio company of investment funds managed by Alinda Capital Partners. ADT acquired Protectron for total cash consideration of CAD $555 million. "We’re delighted to have completed the acquisition of Protectron, which...

The new key system is compatible with restricted Schlage Primus XP keys being used in some applications Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that the Olathe Public School District is improving classroom security and simplifying key control by replacing multiple brands of locks on classrooms and other doors with Schlage locks and a patent-protected Everest 29™ key system.       &n...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced a new integration between its unified security platform, Security Center and the Command Processor™ panels from Digital Monitoring Products (DMP). The first panels to be integrated will be the XR100N, XR500N and XR500E, with additional integrations expected in the future as this technical alliance evolves.  By centralising access control, video and intrusion systems into one unified platform, secur...

AMAG’s Symmetry access control system will integrate with Genetec’s video management system Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in the history of the United States, has announced its selected AMAG Technology part of G4S the world’s leading security solutions provider to secure Hudson Yards in New York City.  10 Hudson Yards, the first office tower under construction will be secured by Symmetry™ Enterprise v7.0.1 Access Control...

The awards provide a platform to showcase excellence and outstanding performances displayed by BSIA member companies’ employees The hard work and achievements of 15 outstanding security professionals have been recognised in the national round of this year’s British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards, which were presented recently (16th July) at the Association’s exclusive annual lunch held at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Her Rt...

Hikvision has been recertified for the interface of its IP cameras and HD speed domes with Lenel’s latest OnGuard access control system Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd has been recertified by Lenel Systems International for the interface of its latest Internet protocol (IP) camera series and high-definition (HD) speed domes with the most recent versions of the Lenel OnGuard® access control system. This expanded certification provides live video viewing, motion...

The agreement provides for graduates from QICSS security related courses to be automatically enrolled as individual members with IPSA for 12 months On 25th June 2014 the International Professional Security Association (IPSA) signed a historic agreement in Doha, Qatar with the Qatar International Centre for Safety and Security (QICSS). The agreement provides for graduates from QICSS security related courses to be automatically enrolled as individual members with IPSA for 12 mon...

All four winners were presented with their awards by Guest of Honour, The Rt. Hon. Baroness Smith of Basildon Four outstanding young apprentices from the UK’s private security industry were recently presented with national awards in recognition of their academic and practical success in the field of electronic security installations. Awarded by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body representing the UK’s private security sector, the Appre...

Two new ranges ofXvision IP cameras were also launched: Xvision Pro HD and Xvision ELITE After a busy three days, leading HD CCTV and specialist security distributor, Y3K, has reported a significant increase in visitor numbers compared with shows in previous years. Y3K showcased its own latest HD CCTV technologies, as well as vehicle CCTV solutions from sister company, SmartWitness, and new access control and time attendance products from leading global manufacturer, Anviz. Th...

A multi-national banking group with over 950 branch offices worldwide is one of the largest financial institutes in all of Europe chose DVTEL’s Latitude NVMS for its surveillance solution. This institution needed to update the legacy video surveillance solution so video was easily located within minutes of an incident. It needed synchronised audio and video to better investigate alarms. With more ATM robberies and “cluster” crimes – criminals learning from one another a...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is shipping the IN Tag™ 300 8KB RFID transponder, which is ideal for memory intensive applications. IN Tag™ 300 8KB incorporates ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) technology from Fujitsu Semiconductor. This accelerates data access close to the maximum high frequency (HF) speed; endures billions of read and write cycles; and withstands gamma radiat...

Colin Green's role will cover the Midlands and North regions of the UK Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies) has announced a key appointment which will see the leading provider of safety and security products strengthen its share of the electronic access control market in the UK hospitality sector. Colin Green has joined Allegion as Area Sales Manager Hospitality, covering the Midlands and North regions. Having worked in both the security and hospitality s...

Jackson will join new Chairman Mohammad Soleimani to help develop PSIA specifications STANLEY Security announced recently that Joshua Jackson, Director – Global Product Integration, has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA). Jackson will join new Chairman, Mohammad Soleimani, CTO and Executive Vice President of Kastle Systems, to help develop specifications for enabling standards-based sharing of digital data and intelli...

HQ Bar upgraded from mechanical to Mul-T-Lock SMARTair across all rooms and facilities Mul-T-Lock’s innovative SMARTair™ electronic handle sets have proven such a popular security upgrade at The Mereside Hotel in Douglas that the system is now also being installed at the HQ Bar & Restaurant’s two other four star independent hotels, The Glen Mona and The Rosslyn. Mul-T-Lock SMARTair™ is a high performance, cost efficient wire free system designed to...

NEC's technology took first place for the third consecutive time following MBGC 2009 and MBE 2010-2011 NEC Corporation (NEC) along with NEC Corporation of America, a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications, managed services and biometric solutions, recently announced that NEC's face recognition technology achieved the highest performance evaluation in the recent Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) 2014 performed by the U.S. National Institute of Standard...

Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and identification, has announced the launch of a fingerprint scanner software development kit (SDK) for Android operating system (OS).The new SDK is specially designed for use with Suprema’s latest fingerprint scanner, the BioMini Slim. It assures the same powerful performance as the test-proven SDK for desktop computers. For instance, like the SDK for desktop computers, the SDK for Android also enables mobile devices to...

The IndigoVision Lenel Integration Module has been upgraded to allow seamless two-way communication of alarms and events between the Lenel access control system and IndigoVision's Complete IP Video Security Solution. Live video, move PTZ cameras, start recordings and send notification emails can all be triggered automatically in IndigoVision's Control Center software from events generated in the Lenel OnGuard system. Additionally, relays in IndigoVision’s Control Center software can now...

The commercial gates are available up to 2 metres high and 10 metres wide Kent based company Green Gate Access Systems, has announced that it has been chosen as the exclusive distributor for SMOES vertically lifting gates in the Eastern part of the UK. Managing Director, Neil Sampson, returned just last week from Italy, where he visited SMOES Director, Loris Gentili and SMOES Sales Director, Nicole Corine Pettermand, to rubberstamp the exciting collaboration. The unique Avant...

Provisioning the cards using HID Global’s ActivID CMS makes it easy to define and apply policies to manage data HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has teamed with Eid Passport®, Inc., a market leader in high-assurance identity management solutions and the largest commercial provider of vendor credentials at military facilities, to supply Eid Passport with its ActivID® Credential Management System (CMS) for...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the official launch of the new BEST 40H Visual Indicator Thumb-Turn (VIT) option for its 40H mortise lock series. Due to recent “lockdown” policy application demand from schools and universities, and designed for a broad range of other commercial and institutional applications, the enhanced option is a visually intuitive, clear and effective thumb-turn that allows users to quickly and...

Gloucestershire uses a Peplink appliance to manage the connection between two satellite receivers on KA and KU bands Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue have deployed Peplink routers and access points to integrate Satellite and Bonded 3G/4G cellular networks within a range of emergency response vehicles, trailers and portable units to ensure reliable network access during incident response. Covering an area of over 1000 square miles in South West England, the Service has 22 s...

ASSA ABLOY's Net income for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,534 M (1,374) Strong increase in sales and earnings Sales for the quarter increased by 14%, with 2% organic growth, and totalled SEK 13,964 M (12,239). Strong growth in Asia Pacific and good growth in EMEA, Entrance Systems and Americas. Negative growth in Global Technologies because of lower project orders. Operating income (EBIT) for the quarter rose by 13% and totalled SEK 2,219 M (1,970). The operating margin...

HID’s ActivID token has enabled mBank to offer its corporate banking customers a customised authentication solution HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that mBank, a leading Polish Bank (owned by Commerzbank), has successfully deployed HID Global’s ActivID® DisplayCard Tokens. The tokens provide mBank’s corporate banking customers with an advanced, multi-factor authentication solution to securely access the...

The Sokos Hotel Viru will welcome students from the 1st to the 6th of September for the 6-day courses led by SANS Instructors SANS will be offering three vital information security courses in Estonia this September. The Sokos Hotel Viru in Tallinn will welcome students from the 1st to the 6th of September for the 6-day courses led by world-class SANS Instructors. SANS Institute provides intensive, immersion training courses designed to help infosec professionals master the...

By installing Boon Edam’s Swinglane, the airport ensures that high level of security is maintained Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, one of the leading airports in France, has chosen to work with Boon Edam to offer their frequent flyer passengers a smoother transit through the airport. By installing Airport Swinglane self-service gates at security pre-screening, the airport ensures that a high level of security is maintained while shortening cues and putting passengers...

Nick was presented with a Special Award for Outstanding Service during BSIA’s Annual Luncheon A security guard has been presented with a prestigious award from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) for his immense bravery following an incident where he was attacked on shift while on duty as a cash-in-transit courier. Nick Lyons has been working as part of a cash-in-transit crew for security company, Loomis, for a number of years. In Spring of 2013, Nick f...

The system designed around Bosch’s BIS, serves as central integration and management platform for wide variety of security solutions Bosch Security Systems has delivered a comprehensive and integrated security system for the headquarters of China Minsheng Bank in Shunyi New Town, Beijing. The solution comprises video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, public address and conferencing systems, all connected and operated via a central management platform. F...