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LEGIC to present its innovations such as Trusted Service Management, Peer-to-Peer and multi-application From 12 to 15 November 2013, LEGIC shows its latest developments at the SICHERHEIT 2013 in Zurich. If it is TSM or Peer-to-Peer, LEGIC live NFC. Whether innovations as Peer-to-Peer or classics as multi-application, the name LEGIC stands for security and individuality. They offer license partners and end users the base for individual solutions in a wide range of fields,...

LEGIC’s booth will showcase how a smartphone becomes a badge or a multifunctional credit card Learn more about LEGIC`s latest developments at the Cartes in Paris. From 19 to 21 November 2013, we show you our latest evolutions. Be it a credit card, a smart card or a NFC mobile phone, LEGIC makes multi-application on the credential of your choice possible. We offer our license partners and end users the base for individual solutions in a wide range of fields, such as a...

The Case for Testimonials and Case Studies webinar will be held on 6 November Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security, and health and wellness solutions, announces its sixth dealer-focused interactive webinar, The Case for Testimonials and Case Studies, on Wednesday, 6 November 2013 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PST. In the age of Google reviews, Angie's List and Yelp; positive testimonials are more important than ever. A one-star rating with ne...

The partnershop will combine industry-leading voice biometrics and predictive analytics with customer-centric workforce optimisation (WFO) solutions Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Victrio™, an innovator in fraud prevention and identity authentication solutions. The combination of Verint and Victrio advances this comprehensive solution set by combining industry-leading voice biometrics and predictive analytics with...

IDTechEx Research expects 3.1 billion passive UHF RFID tags to be sold this year According to a new RFID sector survey by IDTechEx Research, the RFID market will increase from $6.98 billion in 2012 to $7.88 billion this year, and will reach $23.4 billion in 2020. This includes tags, readers and software/services for RFID cards, labels, fobs and all other form factors – for both passive and active RFID. The market for RFID has grown steadily despite the economic meltdown...

Gallagher has introduced the K20 Tensioner Link System, a perimeter fence hardware solution which offers both improved performance and aesthetics. The product has been developed to enable faster and increasingly consistent installation of the system while providing enhanced security and easier maintenance and trouble-shooting. Further key features of the system include high durability, achieved through high quality materials and coatings, and the potential to retro fit the upgraded technology t...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has launched the next generation of access control and time and attendance recording with the introduction of the new Interflex eVAYO range, perfect for any environment or architecture. Designed with aesthetics in mind, the eVAYO platform has been awarded a ‘reddot design award’. The stylish new Access Control Terminal IF-800 is a state-of-the-art access reader which is energy efficient using a power saving, low...

HID Global will contribute its expertise in mobile and wearable device authentication HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company and two consortium partners have received one of four U.S. cyber security grants that were recently awarded through President Obama’s National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) initiative. The grants build on the successful launch of five NSTIC pilots awarded in 2012, and...

The Symmetry and BioManager integration provides complete biometric enrolment AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that Identity One is now a member of the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Identity One has certified its BioManager biometric middleware with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines its biometric middleware solution wi...

Project overview A hospital works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, non–stop, and security needs to be guaranteed for the access of different people that use the hospital (patients, doctors, nurses, visitors, etc.). It is therefore very important to control lockdown. In response to NHSLA requirements to undertake a risk profile of lockdown procedures Nedap was invited to visit Crawley & Horsham Hospital in Crawley, West Sussex. The hospitals security team wished to explore new technologi...

Winners were commended for their achievements by a highly respected Judging Panel With close to 1,000 attendees, the highly coveted Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, took place during a Black Tie gala ceremony at London’s prestigious Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 23rd October 2013. Produced in association with IFSEC Global.com, the Security Excellence Awards highlight the very best people, projects and processes the UK’s security industry has to...

Proxim launched the all new Tsunami 825, a very compact, high power, rugged radio that leverages the advantages of MIMO radio innovations and Proxim’s proprietary Wireless Outdoor Routing Protocol (WORP) to provide QoS class of service for delivering voice, video and data applications. Designed for maximum performance and ease of use, the Tsunami 825 provides a plethora of features with support for 5.150 to 5.925 GHz, thereby making it ideal for video surveillance and WISP applications....

The two-minute profile will spotlight the Schlage brand, its products and its commitment to keeping people safe The nationally syndicated series, “Manufacturing Marvels,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase Schlage locks, a brand of Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, between 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET. The two-minute profile will spotlight the Schlage brand, its products and its commitment to keeping people safe and secure where they live, work...

CEM’s AC2000 Security Management System to will be installed at the hospitals CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products can recently announce they have won the contract to secure the largest single NHS hospital build in Scotland; the New South Glasgow Hospitals, part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The publicly funded development will give Glasgow one of the most advanced adult acute services hospitals in the UK and will be the biggest critical care complex in Sc...

There is a wide range of security measures available to protect people and their properties during winter months Sunday October 27th will see the official end of our British Summer Time (BST) and will mark the start of prolonged hours of darkness. As such, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is stressing to homeowners and businesses the importance of effective security measures throughout these darker nights. “Darker nights can signal the start of the burgl...

The newly designed Ireland e-passport uses the latest security technologies to protect citizens’ identities HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the successful roll-out of the newly designed Irish electronic passport (e-passport). HID Global joined forces with DLRS Group, the leading security printing company in Ireland, and X INFOTECH, a leading system integrator and MultiPerso software suite developer, to implement the Irish...

The brand new University Hospital Sant Joan de Reus, Barcelona’s most up-to-date health care facility, has chosen SALTO Systems XS4 smart access control system to provide advanced security management. One of Spain’s newest and ‘greenest’ hospitals, Sant Joan Reus has been jointly designed by the architects' studios Corea & Moran and Pich-Aguilera, specialists in hospital architecture. The hospital, which has 460 beds, specialises in treatments such as oncology, baria...

Lumidigm V-Series technology is included in the new Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers Lumidigm has announced that Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers featuring Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors are now being installed by a major biometric integrator to validate TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards at approximately 400 TWIC card pick-up locations. The TWIC programme provides a tamper-resistant biometric credential to marit...

SSAIB is now accredited for OHSAS 18001 and ISO14001 SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body, has notched up a double achievement with the news that it’s gained UKAS accreditation for two increasingly important standards affecting companies operating in the security sector. SSAIB is now accredited for OHSAS 18001, the British Standard for occupational health and safety management systems, as well as ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems. The Occupational He...

Managing Director John Davies will be meeting TDSi’s local partners and customers at the show Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be attending the CPSE 2013 exhibition from 28th October – 1st November at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. Managing Director John Davies, will be meeting TDSi’s local partners and customers at the show as well as supporting its Harmony Alliance partners, of which the company is a founding member. John Da...

HID Global’s ActivID Authentication Appliance provides a unified and integrated authentication platform for banks HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its ActivID Authentication Appliance has been selected by the European Banking Forum (EBF) organisation as the winner of the Most Innovative Security or Risk Service or Product in the 2013 Retail Banking Awards – Security and Risk. Judges included key experts in the ban...

Research shows that a staggering 92% of exhibitors said that IFSEC International is their preferred event IFSEC International, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce an extensive range of industry leaders to exclusively showcase their latest solutions at IFSEC International 2014, ExCeL London, from 17th – 19th June 2014. Providing unrivalled access to the entire buying chain, this is the exclusive opportunity for the industry to network with the largest selection...

Lone Worker Specialist, Connexion2, has released an updated version of its lone worker management platform, ‘MWMP’. Even more responsive to customers’ requirements, the MWMP has new functionality and an updated user-interface for optimum use on desktop PC’s, laptops and tablet devices. The platform is a tool designed specifically to improve the management of lone workers based across a range of remote-locations, offices or within the community. It also serves to further c...

Integrating home automation systems with traditional security monitoring systems has led some homeowners to an epiphany: when their smart home security system is triggered they can react to actionable alerts, capture real-time video, and take control of their family's safety and security. Control4, a leader in home automation, offers a wide range of security integration features designed to keep homeowners better connected with their home, apprised of activity whether they are home or away, and...

G4S' integration with ASSA ABLOY's Aperio will allow for seamless replacement of existing manual locks G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK), the leading integrator of fire and security solutions, launches its new seamless integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio range of wireless locks. The integration between Aperio and G4S Fire & Security Systems’ Symmetry Security Management System allows security and IT managers to conveniently and cost effectively replace existing ma...

"Security & Safety Technologies" will be the main focus at TB Forum 2014 The main focus of the Forum "Security & Safety Technologies" exposure is complex systems and solutions for state and corporate customers from key economics areas: telecommunications, state bodies, fuel-and-energy complex, industry enterprises, transport companies, financial institutions. The Forum follows the world trend of demand, which points at purchasing complex solutions rather than separate...

TDSi has appointed Paul Ford as Export Sales Technical Engineer in a bid to explore untapped export markets Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is extending its commitment to exploring untapped export markets, with the appointment of Paul Ford to the role of Export Sales Technical Engineer at TDSi. The company is already working on extensive market research of both African and South East Asian security markets, with the assistance of the UK Trade & Investment...

William J. Lynn III will serve on the NDIA board for a three-year term through 2016 DRS Technologies announced recently that its chief executive officer, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Defense Industrial Association. Secretary Lynn will serve on the NDIA board for a three-year term through 2016. The board guides the association’s charter to advocate for cutting-edge technology...

HID is showcasing its government-to-citizen ID solutions as part of the exhibition HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will be showcasing its government ID solutions at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Ninth Symposium and Exhibition on Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTDs), Biometrics and Border Security.  As a sponsor of this year’s symposium, Rob Haslam, vice president of Government ID...

Hytera digital radios ensured timely communication between the event management & security team  October 17th – 20th, 2013, the 15th edition of Venetian Macau Open 2013 took place at the Macau Golf & Country Club which was sanctioned by Asian Tour and Golf Association of Macau. Venetian Macau Open is the men’s professional golf tournament hold at Macau, the tournament has become one of the most important championships on the Asian Tour calendar. 144 to...