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Ingersoll Rand aptiQmobile web-based key management system secures peer-to-peer android NFC enabled smartphones

aptiQmobile will be available on Android NFC-enabled phones regardless of choice of carriers Organisations wanting to utilise Near Field Communications- (NFC-) enabled smartphones as their access control credentials for employees and students will be able to begin the transition through the use of aptiQmobile technology. Ingersoll Rand will be adding exclusive technologies that enable a secure peer-to-peer (P2P) NFC mode, letting organisations begin providing the convenien...

Image Sensing Systems introduces CitySync for safer and efficient cities and highways

Image Sensing Systems offers its expertise and influence to help decision-makers work together Shrinking city resources. Growing crime rates. Increased security and parking needs. Jamming traffic. The future of our cities seems destined to be inadequately prepared to meet such challenges. Until you learn that Image Sensing Systems, Inc. a global leader in above-ground technology solutions, is dedicating significant resources to its "CitySync" initiative to improve saf...

Honeywell Security Group introduces new mobile apps for LYNX Touch 5100 security system

What: Honeywell Security Group introduces new mobile apps for its popular LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained security system: The new L5100 Connect iOS app allows homeowners to control the system anywhere on premises within their Wi-Fi coverage areas on iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®. The app provides local control of the security system, and if so equipped, control of Z-Wave® enabled lights, locks, thermostats and more. This approach helps homeowners save money on energy and util...

Vestfold University College selects Nedap’s AEOS access management platform to meet its security requirements

“Before students start studying at Vestfold University College, they import their personal details via our website, which is then transported to the student database and imported into AEOS. On their very first day of college, students can step into our new photobox to log on to their personal account and take a picture. This picture will be saved with their personal details into the student database linked to AEOS. Printing the card for the new student is all there’s left to do for t...

Octavian Security founder Sukhi Ghuman appointed as a Director of Scancom

Sukhi Ghuman will be working with his business networks in the UK and USA to increase Scancom’s market share Sukhi Ghuman, the multi-award-winning entrepreneur and founder of leading security provider Octavian Security, has been appointed as a Director of mobile telecommunications provider Scancom. After working closely with Octavian over the past five years, the Scancom board approached Sukhi for the position. His role will be to develop new business links and to open...

TB Forum 2014 to devote its exhibition segments to "Transport security" and "Counter terror"

TB Forum 2014 represents the regional security, fire protection industries, and access control systems Transport security systems and technologies at modern airports, undergrounds, and railways have changed cardinally over the years. Recently transport departments and organisations are increasingly turning to new technology to ensure security of passengers and vehicles and to create an intelligent environment that allows easier access to information and enables portability...

ASSA ABLOY UK launches new website for its eff-eff product range

www.effeffuk.com displays eff-eff's range of electric strikes, electric bolts, the Mediator range and more Assa Abloy UK have launched a new website for the world renowned electric strike range eff-eff which provides high security strike technology for a wide range of access control systems. www.effeffuk.com displays eff-eff's range of electric strikes, electric bolts, the Mediator range and more. eff-eff strikes ideally suited for glass doors The 934U Series of electric str...

TDSi appoints new apprentices to offer young security professionals an alternative route to further education

TDSi appoints Stephanie Herridget, Amanda Wright, and Hannah Collins as its new Apprentices Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has demonstrated its commitment to training by appointing new Apprentices Stephanie Herridge, to its Finance Department, Amanda Wright to its Product Development team and Hannah Collins to assist with Operations. The recruitment of Stephanie (who will be studying for AAT in Accountancy), Amanda (HND in Mechanical Engineering), and Hannah is a key p...

Morse Watchmans key control and management systems installed at Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort

KeyWatcher key system is used by the casinos’ security departments to track keys needed throughout the facilities Casino managers, like managers in any other market, leave nothing to chance when it comes to the operation of the business. To protect the bottom line and guard against fraud, they rely on established practices and procedures and industry favoured technology such as Morse Watchmans key control and management systems. At sister properties Casino Arizona and T...

Brivo Systems LLC announces Anthem Memory Care standardises on Brivo OnAir hosted cloud-based access control

Anthem Memory Care addresses the needs of seniors afflicted by Alzheimer’s and dementia Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Anthem Memory Care has standardised on the Brivo OnAirv hosted cloud-based access controland video surveillance management solution for their future new care facilities. Key-Rite Security of Denver, Colorado is the dealer and installer for this project. In the United States today, a...

Adams Rite to introduce its RITE Touch digital glass door lock at ASIS 2013

RITE Touch is perfect for indoor applications, combining elegant aesthetics with latest touch screen technology Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is debuting the brand new RITE Touch digital glass door lock at ASIS 2013, offering a new elegance to keyless access solutions for glass openings. “The RITE Touch is our very first digital lock specifically designed and crafted for glass door applications,” said Michael Webb, Vice President of New Product Developm...

SALTO’s access control system chosen to protect St Paul’s College in Sydney

SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) cylinder was selected to be installed at the college The customer St Paul's College in Sydney, Australia, is an all-male Anglican residential college and affiliated with the University of Sydney. Founded in 1856, it is Australia's oldest university college and has nearly 200 residents, of whom about 150 are undergraduates; with the remainder being graduates undertaking further study or holding university positions. The college has a subs...

President of Linear LLC to speak at Security Industry Association's executive conference in New York

Michael O'Neal will contribute to the provocative View from the Top panel on Tuesday, November 5 at 4:45 p.m. Michael O'Neal, president of Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, will be a featured speaker at Securing New Ground (SNG™), the Security Industry Association's (SIA) executive conference at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel in New York. O'Neal will contribute to the popular and provocative Vi...

Digital Monitoring Products congratulates SCIF Constructors and Electronics for their one-thousandth installation

SCIF Constructors and Electronics have installed systems in government installations across 32 states and in nine foreign countries Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) congratulates SCIF Constructors and Electronics with a special award recognising the installation of their one-thousandth Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). The alarm system component of all systems installed since 2002 featured DMP technology, which is widely used in government, banking, and oth...

VidSys welcomes Ellen Howe as vice president of marketing

Howe brings more than 20 years of experience in homeland and aviation security, and media relations VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced the addition of Ellen Howe to its leadership team. Howe brings more than 20 years of experience in homeland and aviation security, strategic communications, media relations, crisis management and social media to her new role as vice president of marketing. “We are de...

Gallagher showcases its integrated approach to access control at Higher Education Expo 2013

Gallagher demonstrates its renowned V7.10 Command Centre system alongside ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio range Gallagher’s unique, integrated approach to access control will be showcased at the Higher Education Expo, Olympia on Thursday 17 October. In conjunction with security experts, ASSA ABLOY, Gallagher will use the event to demonstrate the key features, benefits and attributes of its renowned V7.10 Command Centre system alongside ASSA ABLOY’s advanced Aperio produc...

Tri-Ed to continue its Technology Roadshow training program throughout 2013 at Anaheim, CA in November

Tri-Ed hosts one day Technology Roadshows to familiarise customers with latest technologies Tri-Ed is pleased to continue its comprehensive Technology Roadshow training program throughout 2013. Dealers and integrators will want to mark their calendars for the Tri-Ed Roadshow coming to Anaheim, CA on Wednesday, November 13th. This free one-day event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Anaheim, located at 100 the City Drive in Orange. The Roadshow kicks off at 8 a.m. with...

Zetes new senegalese biometric visa to incorporate two Lumidigm V-Series fingerprint sensors

Zetes has also set up an on-line payment solution through its subsidiary FasTrace Lumidigm recently announced that Zetes is producing the new Senegalese biometric visa with integrated biometric enrolment stations that incorporate two Lumidigm V-Series fingerprint sensors in each automated Zetes console. 66 fixed enrolment stations at embassies, consulates and border posts will capture biographic and biometric information for the issuance of International Civil Aviation Organi...

Preferred Technologies Group announces its compatibility with solar automatic gate openers

Preferred Technologies Group, maker of the Cartell gate openers and vehicle detection systems, is pleased to announce compatibility with any solar automatic gate opener. The GateMate (CP-3) has the lowest current draw in standby than any other free exit system on the market. It requires just 90-150 Microamps in standby. That’s 85-90% lower current draw than its closest competition. A critical aspect of any solar-powered gate opener is the battery. The more accessories attached to a solar...

Tri-Ed and Aditya Infotech announce formation of The International Alliance of Independent Security Distributors

The collaboration will allow Tri-Ed and AIL to share information on market insights within their areas of operation Tri-Ed and Aditya Infotech Ltd. will be inviting other key distributors from other parts of the world to join The International Alliance of Independent Security Distributors Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, and Aditya Infotech Ltd. (AIL), India’s No.1 Security & Safety Products Distribution house and a leading glo...

API HOLOGRAPHICS to showcase its expanded design and production capabilities at Intergraf 2013

API Holographics will be showcasing how its API Optixjoint venture will benefit customers Intergraf 2013 will see holographic security solution specialist API Holographics exhibit its expanded design, origination and production capabilities. Following the launch of the API Optixjoint venture, along with the recent installation of its state-of-the-art demetalliser, API Holographics will be showcasing how this investment will benefit Customers. Organised by Intergraf, the Secu...

HID Global joins Secure Identity Alliance to secure government ID solutions

HID Global provides governments worldwide with highly customisable identity solutions for citizen ID programs HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has joined the Secure Identity Alliance, the industry’s reference body for secure documents and eServices. HID Global brings expertise to the secure government-to-citizen ID market worldwide with solutions that provide advantages over traditional paper-based documents, such as more...

RISCO Group to update its Spanish, Polish, Hebrew, Dutch and Latin American websites

Each RISCO website is customised to the local market in regards to language and available products RISCO Group’s new global website went live in April, and since then the websites customised for the UK, Australia, Italy, China, France and Brazil have followed suit. Next in line are the Spanish, Polish, Hebrew, Dutch and Latin American websites which are due to go live in the coming weeks. Each website is customised to the local market in regards to language and availabl...

Idesco unveils its new product browser

The search for an Idesco product just got faster, easier and more informative. The users will now find more information organised by tabs on individual product pages. In addition to technical datasheets, you’ll find other helpful downloadable documents like installation instructions and declarations of conformity, as well as higher resolution downloadable photos of our most popular products. Product codes for almost every model are now also included. In coming weeks, Idesco will add two m...

AMAG Technology announces Building Intelligence as member of AMAG’s new Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program

Building Intelligence company’s SV3 VMP integrates with AMAG’s symmetry security management system AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is proud to announce that Building Intelligence, Inc. is a member of AMAG’s new Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  As a certified partner, Building Intelligence Company’s SV3 Visitor Management Portal (VMP) integrates...

ASSA ABLOY launches Aperio sensor with integrated capability to detect and transmit door status information

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched an innovative Aperio sensor with integrated capability to detect and transmit door status information. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. The new Aperio AS100 displays real time status of door access opening and closures, and notifies the contro...

SALTO’s access control system secures Oglethorpe University

SALTO Virtual Network wire-free system was chosen to push and pull data from the university’s “hot spot” entry points Oglethorpe University is an independent liberal arts institution located in Atlanta, GA. With an enrolment of over 1,100 students, the university is consistently listed among America’s best colleges by The Princeton Review and Forbes.  Students at Oglethorpe enjoy a faculty dedicated to teaching, small class sizes, and a rich tradi...

Newton Security introduces new Entry Vision single-door anti-tailgating detection system

Newton Security, Inc., the global leader in the supply of machine vision, single person sensing and tracking systems, recently introduced a new, single-door anti-tailgating detection system named Entry Vision. The new system, based on advanced stereo vision, is designed to compete in both performance and price in the congested field of related single door security devices that still rely on decades-old light beam technology. The Entry Vision product is a tailgate detection and direction control...

INSIDE to provide security hardware, software and payments industry expertise to LoopPay

INSIDE VaultSEcure stores all payment and other mag-stripe card information securely in hardware INSIDE Secure recently announces it is providing security hardware, software and payments industry expertise to LoopPay (DBA Loop), a mobile commerce platform provider launching an innovative m-Wallet solution that works with nearly all of today’s retail point-of-sale (POS) terminals. Loop selected the INSIDE VaultSEcure secure element to enable payment card data storage for...

ASSA ABLOY announces acquisition of Mercor SA's fire doors business

The acquisition represents another important step in ASSA ABLOY’s strategy to grow market presence ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Mercor SA's fire doors business. Mercor SA is a leading Polish manufacturer of security and fire doors in East Europe, with a strong position in its key domestic markets in Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia. "I am very pleased to welcome Mercor SA's fire doors business into the ASSA ABLOY Group. The acquisition represents ano...

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