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SALTO’s XS4 security solution installed at the Antrim Area Hospital in Northern Ireland

The solution features SALTO’s Data-on-Card technology and currently secures 80 doors supplemented by XS4 locker locks SALTO Systems is proud to announce they are now securing Antrim Area Hospital; the largest hospital in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, one of five health trusts in Northern Ireland. The Northern Trust delivers a broad range of health and social care services across ten council areas. It provides services for a population of approximately 460,0...

Open Options to feature successful integration partners and products at ISC West 2014

Open Options will also showcase its latest release, DNA Fusion Version 6, at ISC West Open Options, an industry leader in open platform access control solutions, will showcase the latest release of DNA Fusion – Version 6 – and will highlight integration partners at ISC West Las Vegas, the largest physical security trade show in North America. “Having just released DNA Fusion V6 ahead of schedule in February, Open Options is excited to provide the thousands o...

SALTO’s SVN access control platform secures Australian retirement villages

SALTO provides access control during construction and operational phases to Bethanie As Western Australia’s largest not for profit aged care and retirement village provider, Bethanie is committed to providing a warm, social and engaging environment in which seniors can enjoy a vibrant, energetic and social lifestyle. The company’s mission is to make a real difference to people’s lives, and one of the ways they strive to achieve this is to offer a range of re...

Airbus Defence and Space finalises deployment of the National Security Shield (NSS) to the Qatar Ministry of Interior and Armed Forces

Airbus Defence and Space will need to address illegal immigrant trafficking networks, terrorist groups and piracy Airbus Defence and Space has finalised the deployment of the National Security Shield (NSS) to the Qatar Ministry of Interior and Armed Forces, covering the entire Qatar territorial waters and land border. It is operated by the Qatar Border Guards and Coast Guards. This unique fully integrated system for all forces is the most evolved solution worldwide. The syste...

SALTO Systems delivers electronic access control solution for residences in Luxemburg

The real estate company operates 100 access points in all, 90 of which are equipped with SALTO XS4 electronic locks SALTO Systems has delivered a complete electronic access control solution for all premium residences of Luxemburg based real estate company Top-Invest. Beweng Security Solutions, a Luxemburg based SALTO Premium Partner installed and configured the system. Top-Invest use the solution from SALTO Systems to manage 3 apartment buildings, 3 detached houses, and a nur...

Bangkok to host first ever Asian Disaster Risk Reduction Expo (ADRE)

The show will showcase equipment and technology in rescue and disaster management Thailand will be the proud host of the first ever ASIAN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION EXPO (ADRE) which will be held in Bangkok at the IMPACT exhibition Centre, from 4-7 November. ADRE is fully supported by the Bangkok Administration and Bangkok Fire. The exhibition will comprise an Expo, Conference and Networking Event focused on one of the most important areas in the world today – natural and m...

Traka survey reveals confidence in security industry

The results also showed that there is an increase in the demand to protect portable IT assets such as iPads, phones and laptops Traka, the key and asset management specialist, has released its findings after surveying an international network of security distributors at a recent conference, held in Rome. The survey showed that despite the increase in awareness of data protection, 79% of Traka distributors agreed that customers are most concerned about protecting assets, rathe...

ISF 2014 to feature commercial and internal security products designed for private companies and state enterprises

The inaugural event will feature both commercial and internal security products The inaugural edition of ISF 2014 will be held on 4-7 November at IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok. With a rising population that is ever more vulnerable, security has become a major factor in protecting Thai society and enabling the country to advance in peace and stability. The need to protect people as well as businesses and government offices from attack by terrorists, domesti...

TDSi team to tackle Tough Mudder in West London to raise money for Help for Heroes charity

TDSi has been supporting Help for Heroes for a number of years A group of brave team members from integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be tackling Tough Mudder – London West on 26th April, the aim being to raise money for the Help for Heroes charity. A team of 17 TDSi employees and family members will be battling the gruelling, muddy course to complete the 10-12 mile event which is being held near Henley-on-Thames. The Managing Director of TDSi, John Da...

FST21 unveils SafeI™ fully integrated access control controller

FST21, a leading technology company specialising in the field of identification and security, is pleased to announce the arrival of SafeI™, a fully integrated access control controller that delivers the most advanced, secure and convenient In Motion Identification access control on the market. SafeI™  enables the ground-breaking technological advantages of FST21's SafeRise® solution (an In Motion Identification system that allows approved users access through a fusion of bi...

Nuance introduces its voice biometrics solution ‘Nuance Forensics’

Nuance Communications, Inc. recently announced the release of Nuance Forensics, a voice biometrics solution that assists law enforcement officials and forensic experts with criminal investigations, as well as with the prosecution and defence of suspects.  This powerful tool uses Nuance’s patented voice biometrics technology to assist in confirming or denying the identity of individuals based on audio files that are used during investigations. Unlike less precise identification techniq...

Honeywell announces availability of its latest 5800C2W across North America

Honeywell recently announced the release of the 5800C2W Convert to Wireless Module, a device that enables retrofitting existing 12-volt security control panels of virtually any type or brand by converting wired sensors to Honeywell’s 5800 Series wireless technology. Up to nine hardwired zones can be easily converted to 5800 wireless protection zones—eliminating the cost of adding transmitters. The 5800C2W is a reliable solution that lets security professionals expand their connected...

Allegion’s aptiQ Alliance Program members highlight aptiQ smart card technology at ISC West 2014

End users will learn to better leverage smart credentials to build increasing number of solutions available Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that, in Booth 20031 at the ISC West Exposition, attendees will see how Allegion and members of the aptiQ Alliance Program have come together to create an ecosystem of applications that support aptiQ smart card technology. The Alliance consists of global companies that are usi...

The Secure Identity Alliance presents eServices Vision 2020 at Connect:ID and Cartes Asia conference

The Secure Identity Alliance will identify the $50bn savings opportunity government are set to enjoy through On 19th & 20th March 2014 at the Connect:ID conference in Washington and the Cartes Asia conference in Hong Kong, The Secure Identity Alliance will identify the $50bn savings opportunity government are set to enjoy through the implementation of secure eServices by 2020. The report also investigates the wider social and economic benefits of this shift to digital: f...

Secutech 2014 opens its doors for 17th edition in Taiwan

In total, over 35,000 sqm of exhibition space has been booked for the three-day event Secutech officially opens the doors to its 17th edition from 19 – 21 March. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the show will once again take place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, where over 500 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions are confirmed to showcase the latest products and solutions in security technology. In total, over 35,000 sqm of exhibi...

HID Global announces HID Trusted Tag Services

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced its HID Trusted Tag™ Services offering. Combining trusted tags with existing secure cloud authentication services, HID Global’s latest solution confers everyday objects with unique and trusted identities that can be read by NFC-enabled mobile devices in a wide variety of IoT applications. With NFC technology, smartphones and tablets can interact with everyday objects in new and exciting ways, rangin...

Clarion Events to present Counter Terror Expo and co-located events at London's Olympia in April

Counter Terror Expo 2014 will offer a comprehensive display of technology, equipment and services For the first time ever, Clarion Events is presenting three co-located shows from 29th to 30th April at London’s Olympia. Between them, Counter Terror Expo, Ambition and Forensics Europe Expo will showcase the latest technology and techniques for everything from the prevention of terrorist attacks, to the emergency services response when an attack does occur, to the forensi...

Gallagher to preview its access control and perimeter security solutions at various key global security events

The latest version of Command Centre Premier version 7.20 will be released in May this year From March 2014, Gallagher, an international leader in access control and security systems technology, are previewing the latest releases in their extensive product portfolio at a number of key global security events.   New features and technology have been introduced to Gallagher's suite of hardware and software access control and perimeter security solutions. On display at inter...

Genetec and ASSA ABLOY announce Aperio and Synergis product integration

Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced it plans to support the ASSA ABLOY® Aperio wireless lock technology in its Synergis IP-based access control solution. With an expected general availability in calendar Q2 2014, this integration will allow the Synergis Master Controller (SMC)—the intelligent IP door controller of the Synergis solution—to manage Aperio-enabled locking hardware, offering customers wireless lock capabilities within any n...

Morse Watchmans electronic key control solution at Lenel

Lenels’ expertise has been able to provide Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher with the integration package Overview Morse Watchmans have been known as an innovator of high- quality, cost-effective technology for over a century. Through seamless design, manufacturing and support, we earned the reputation as the world leaders in security management products. Specialising in state of the art key management (KeyWatcher), guard tour (Powercheck) and Tamper-proof KeyRings, our produ...

Morse Watcmans KeyWatcher key control system installed at Camden Council in London

Morse Watcmans KeyWatcher is a custom-tailored solution designed to record the access history of each key Company profile The London Borough of Camden provides a host of public services to the inhabitants and stakeholders within Camden. The council are actively involved in many areas such as local education, housing, the environment, transport, policing and public safety. The council currently employ over 1,000 members of staff across its different functions. The Security div...

Morse Watchmans provides its key management solution to the Airport Retailers Association

The Key Watcher manages the access to the keys and the keys are tracked when they are in use including the times and user names Company profile Airport Retailers Association is as organisation responsible for a part of the support services of many stores and sales outlets at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. This includes security, maintenance and support of collective affairs like the distribution of clothing and bags. The approximately 120 associated employers are located...

Trüb wins contract to produce and personalise “SwissPass” smart card for Swiss Federal Railways

Trüb’s SwissPass is a smart card with an integrated chip, which stores the customer’s ID number As the mandated authority for the public transport sector, the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) has awarded Trüb AG the contract for the production and personalisation of the new "SwissPass". The SwissPass is a smart card with an integrated chip, which stores the customer’s ID number. When the customers hold their SwissPass up to the reader of a ticket collec...

TDSi appoints Adam Norris as new Director of UK Sales

Adam has been tasked with developing and implementing a revised channel and pricing strategy at TDSi Security solutions manufacturer, TDSi has appointed its new Director of UK Sales, Adam Norris. As part of his new role, Adam has been tasked with developing and implementing a revised channel and pricing strategy, which is designed to further support and develop TDSi’s valued partners. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented on the announcement, “I congrat...

Lumidigm’s imaging fingerprint sensors stop vaccine waste at 31 new clinics in southern Benin

The multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors are part of a solution created by VaxTrac Lumidigm, part of HID Global, recently announced that its multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors, as part of a solution created by VaxTrac, will help to stop vaccine waste at 31 new clinics in southern Benin. The latest version of the VaxTrac system uses fingerprints of both mother and child for more robust identification. The use of fingerprints for vaccine tracking has already become v...

Brivo Systems OnAirSM cloud-based access control solution installed at Kimray, Inc. in Oklahoma City

Brivo OnAirSM cloud-based access control solution manages eight exterior and 16 interior doors Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Kimray, Inc., a leading provider of petroleum industry control equipment located in Oklahoma City, OK, has standardised on the Brivo OnAirSM cloud-based access control solution for two of their current facilities, with plans to expand to a wide range of facilities and locations. Dowley Se...

Preferred Technologies Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers expand worldwide

All Cartell gate openers are universal voltage (VAC or VDC), accepting any 12 volt power supply from any electrical source Preferred Technologies Group, a U.S.-based company and manufacturer of Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers, is now accepting distributorships around the world to sell its products. The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975. It is sold exclusively through distributors. It was initially introduced in the security industr...

Morse Watchmans key control and management system secures Paine Field in Seattle

Keys are stored in a KeyWatcher cabinet and can be accessed by individuals who are authorised in the system For aviation enthusiasts, perhaps no place resonates more with flight history and culture than the Seattle area. Home to Boeing, the Museum of Flight and numerous other aviation attractions, the area is a treasure trove for visitors. One of the most popular sites is historic Paine Field, a unique airport located about 30 miles north of downtown Seattle. Paine Field is a...

Cross Match Technologies serves as platinum sponsor at connect:ID Identity Conference in Washington DC

Cross Match's VP of Global Business Development will speak on "Biometrics in the 21st Century Battlefield" Cross Match Technologies, a leading global provider of biometric identity management solutions recently served as a platinum sponsor of the Connect:ID exhibition and conference being held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC March 17th through 19th. Cross Match, in coordination with the event hosts, have worked to convene a numbe...

2N releases new Helios IP Verso modular security intercom system

The new Helios IP Verso from 2N is a high quality, high specification, modular security intercom system that is ideal for a wide range of corporate and public sector applications. Available from CIE-Group, Helios IP Verso is the only security device currently on the market that records HD quality content in total darkness, in all conditions. Fully modular and scalable to suit each individual project, Helios IP Verso has options for HD camera with an infrared light and night vision, or a smart c...

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