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Schlage's biometric hand readers enrolled over 30 million transactions throughout the five year build programme Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that its Schlage biometric hand readers were used at the Olympic Park construction site in London, enrolled 81,000 people and handled over 30 million transactions, throughout the five year build programme. Human Recognition Systems (Liverpool) developed and installed the s...

3M will display its Cloud Library and SelfCheck Interface at ALA Midwinter Meeting and OLA Super Conference 3M Library Systems announces the Canadian launch of the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending System. Highly anticipated, this expansion makes Canada the first country outside of the U.S. to gain access to the service. 3M Library Systems is discussing the upcoming expansion at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, January 24-28 in Philadelphia, Pa. Canada’s...

The Zwipe biometric card is DESFIRE EV1 and MIFARE Classic compatible Zwipe recently announced that it will introduce its new, next-generation biometric card, a contactless smart card credential with on-card fingerprint reading, at the ISC West Exhibition to be held at Las Vegas’ Sands Convention Center April 2-4. The Zwipe biometric card quickly reads the user’s fingerprint in less than a second. Eliminating the problems of solely deploying PINs and standard cards...

ASIS Europe 2014 will cover a wide range of security issues in 44 high-level educational sessions ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Ivo Willem Opstelten, Security and Justice Minister of The Netherlands will give a keynote presentation during the opening plenary on 2 April at ASIS Europe 2014. The ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition is set to take place in The Hague, Netherlands on 1-3...

AlliedBarton increased its military hiring efforts by 12% in 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, hired more than 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2013, fully supporting their Hire Our Heroes initiatives. To reach military hiring goals, AlliedBarton works closely with military organisations such as the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency established to develop...

At Convergence India, Matrix will showcase its award-winning NAVAN CNX200 - Office-in-a-Box Solution Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise telecom and security products, is participating in 22nd Convergence IndiaExpo, New Delhi. Matrix will showcase telecom and security solutions encompassing range of Business Phone Systems, Voice & Data Convergence, Android/iOS Mobile Softphone, GSM-VoIP Gateways, Access Control and Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance. D...

The Videx security products have been tested to STS202 BR2 Level of Burglary Resistance and received Secured By Design approval Videx Security, one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of door entry and access control products in the UK, has now received Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation on a range of door entry and access control products suitable for private, commercial and local authority properties. Secured by Design is the initiative from the Association of...

The events will allow attendees to meet with the sales and technical teams from the various Tyco Security Products brands Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces its “Inspiration on the Road” series of in-depth technology presentations highlighting access control, video, and integrated solutions for end users, integrators, distributors and consultants around the United States and Cana...

Maxxess Universal Security Management Software Platform will benefit users with its Modular approach Maxxess invites you to see a versatile University Security Management Platform, which expands the Boundaries of Security Solutions. Visit Maxxess stand 426C, Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 during the Intersec Expo from 19 - 21 January 2014, see how Maxxess Universal Security Management Software Platform will benefit the End User and the Systems Integrator with its Modular approach for:...

Ultra Electronics ID, one of the world’s leading ID card printer manufacturers, announces UltraSecure, a new line of technology cards designed for all proximity access-control systems. To create the perfect card, Ultra distilled 20 years of experience in designing card personalisation equipment into the ideal access control credential. UltraSecure cards are the most convenient and cost-effective solution to upgrade or replace regular HID clamshell, ISOProx or ISOprox II cards. UltraSecure...

G4S deployed over eight hundred of Idesco’s Access 8 CD 2.0 Slim Pin DESFire readers Rikshospitalet (The National Hospital, Oslo, Norway) recently unveiled a modern, new access control system (deployed by G4S Secure Solutions AS) built around Idesco readers. G4S deployed eight hundred of Idesco’s Access 8 CD 2.0 Slim Pin DESFire readers in Rikshospitalet’s new system. G4S had been chosen by Rikshospitalet for the superior quality of their system design, detai...

Tri-Ed Pittsburgh is managed by industry veteran Tammy Kleinerman Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, continues to grow and expand its North American footprint and is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tri-Ed Pittsburgh is managed by industry veteran Tammy Kleinerman, who has worked in multiple facets of the security industry over the past 20 plus years. Tammy's experience spans central station, s...

Gallagher will showcawse its newest innovations including the v7.10 Command Centre at Intersec 2014 Gallagher, a leading supplier of perimeter security and access control solutions, will feature an exciting range of innovative products for the first time in 2014 at the 16th edition of Intersec; the leading international meeting platform for the Security & Safety sectors within the Middle East. The company and its regional channel partners will use this opportunity to showc...

HID Advantage Partner program includes increased investments that are focused on partner relationships and strategy alignment HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company has expanded its channel partner program as part of its Genuine HID commitment to enhance value for customers worldwide. The HID Advantage Partner Program includes a complete range of benefits that will enable partner readiness and open doors to new business...

The wireless SALTO system is installed on priority entrances and exits and will expand to other doors and areas in future Challenges with controlling access to one of the country’s only circus training schools have been solved by the implementation of a SALTO RFID electronic access control solution. Shoreditch-based Circus Space - The National Centre for Circus Arts - approached SALTO Systems dealer Delta Security to devise, design and install a solution to manage and s...

Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that the AD-201 compliant standalone electronic lock is available for United States Federal Agency buildings using PIV and PIV-I credentials. It features a FIPS 201-1 compliant multi-technology plus keypad reader (FMK) that reads both 13.56 MHz smart cards and 125 kHz proximity cards. The AD-201 is the first standalone integrated electronic lock to achieve FIPS 201-1 compliance. The innovative modular...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has upgraded Aperio’s innovative wireless hub technology to facilitate faster wireless communications with any existing access control system. ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio enables the wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade, with minimal modification to doors and premises. The new Aperio IP communications hub connects up to eight separate secure doors, linkin...

NICE will mark its record achievement and communicate its 2014 sales initiatives at its global sales meetings NICE Systems recently announced that for 2013 it surpassed $1 billion in bookings for the first time in its history. The company will mark its record achievement and communicate its 2014 sales initiatives at its global sales meetings taking place this month in Asia and the U.S. Zeevi Bregman, President and CEO, NICE Systems, said, “At the beginning of 2013,...

ISM recruited Ruaa using the Pareto graduate recruitment service ISM, the UK based pioneers of Genesys security control room management system have started 2014 bullishly forecasting 35% growth in 2014 on the basis of doubling their order book in 2013. Stephen Smith, Sales and Marketing Director attributes this exceptional growth to: “Our unflinching commitment to R&D coupled with the global demand for Genesys.” “We’ve become highly successful...

Nedap AVI has developed energetically and has expanded its portfolio Nedap AVI has announced that with immediate effect it will globally operate under the new name Nedap Identification Systems. The reason behind the name change is that over the past few years Nedap AVI (Automatic Vehicle Identification) has developed energetically and has expanded its portfolio. From specialist in long-range RFID solutions for vehicle and driver identification to a solution provider with...

D3 Security, the award-winning compliance reporting and incident management software provider, has developed an incident, operations and compliance management platform for gaming establishments. D3 Casino ICM delivers strengthened internal controls, powerful documentation ability and anti-money laundering compliance to a gaming industry hit hard by historic enforcements and extreme fines. Called D3 Casino ICM—for incident and compliance management—the D3 system offers an all-in-one...

To commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary, O&C aims to pursue new revenues OPENERS & CLOSERS, one of the European leading manufacturers of secure locking solutions, is pleased to announce its first quarter of century in business in the 2014. Since its foundation in 1989, O&C has expanded its business in over 60 countries around the world with a wide portfolio that has never stopped growing. Always, working with its main values on top: innovation, quality...

NEC’s technologies are designed to protect governments and help create safe and secure smart cities NEC Corporation will showcase a wide range of security solutions, including its advanced biometric and cyber security technologies and a new video analytics system, at Intersec 2014 (International Trade Fair for Security and Safety) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19–21 January 2014 on stand #SA-518C. Under the theme “We Ma...

SALTO Systems has added a new SALTO GEO electronic cylinder for cam locks to its model range, offering an easy way to boost security of these commonly used locks. Cam locks are typically used to secure cupboards, document cabinets, school lockers, electrical panels etc. and usually consist of a base, which contains a keyhole, and a long tailpiece or tongue known as a cam. Cam locks are one of the simplest of lock fastenings. The cam itself acts as a locking bolt and is directly operated when...

In his new role Malcolm is responsible for the upkeep of its UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17021 2011 SSAIB, the UK’s leading fire, security and telecare certification body for organisations, has appointed Malcolm Craighead to its newly created post of Compliance and Scheme Manager. Malcolm has been a self-employed auditor and consultant for the past six years and previously had over 30 years’ service within the paper and packaging industry. In his new role with S...

Counter Terror Expo’s commitment is reflected in the impressive roster of distinguished speakers In January 2013, terrorists launched an attack in Algeria on the Tigantourine gas facility. April sees the detonation of two bombs near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. The savage killing of Drummer Lee Rigby takes place in Woolwich in May. In September, terrorists enter the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi and cause multiple deaths and injuries in a sustained gu...

HID Global’s World Headquarters will be the company’s largest facility worldwide HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the opening of its new World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin, Texas. HID Global has initiated its first phase of operations at the state-of-the-art facility ahead of schedule and expects it to be fully operational by Q3 2015. It features 250,000 square feet of manufacturing, offi...

Samsung Techwin’s Advanced Replacement service commits to provide customers with post-sales support The introduction by the professional security division of Samsung Techwin of an Advanced Replacement service underscores a commitment to provide customers with the highest possible levels of post-sales support. “Our video surveillance products have proven to be highly reliable but we know that when there is a problem how frustrating it can be for installers and user...

As one of the busiest airports in China, Nanchang Changbei International Airport manages over 3.3 million passengers and 34,000 flights per year. In 2010, Changbei Airport began an expansion project that included a new terminal and a second runway. With a total investment of RMB2.5 billion (US$393 million), the objective of the project was to expand in order to accommodate up to 12 million passengers annually by 2020. Challenges Since its completion, the Changbei Airport has become the aviati...

Background Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi (su-wanna-poom) Airport formally opened in late September 2006 after many years of planning and construction. Thailand hopes the new $4 billion airport, designed to handle 45 million passengers and three million tons of cargo a year, will surpass rivals Singapore and Malaysia as the region's most important aviation hub. Its seven-story terminal is one of the largest in the world, covering an area equal to 100 (US) football fields. The airport was designed...