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As part of HID Global’s iCLASS SE® platform, Seos is a high frequency credential for increased security and flexibility Intel Developer Forum 2013 – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the company will demonstrate NFC Authentication to Intel®-based computers with its award-winning Seos® credential at the Intel Developer Forum 2013 (IDF13) in San Francisco, September 10-12. The company will showcase its in...

Securing the future AEOS was chosen as Delhaize’s new security platform. Of all the systems reviewed, AEOS had the best qualifications with regards to security performance, system expansion and future growth. Delhaize is continually investing in their buildings and locations in Belgium and abroad, so they need a system that will grow with them. That’s where AEOS comes in: its ease of use and flexibility will help Delhaize grow their security over time, reducing system management iss...

Bernhard Sommer took over the top management position at SimonsVoss Technologies on 1st September Bernhard Sommer took over as Chairman of the Management Board at SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH on 1st September. A much-valued expert and well known on the market, Sommer took over the top management position at SimonsVoss Technologies. This 49-year-old engineer and business graduate successfully managed Somfy GmbH over the last few years and is strongly identified with the succes...

The Shield Group has demonstrated that it meets strict quality and operational standards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce that its membership now includes all of the UK’s Top 10 security guarding companies, following the recent admission of The Shield Group Limited. This latest addition now means that the BSIA represents the ten largest security guarding companies with a total 68.25% market share and a combined turnover of £2...

All keys and electronic cards are tagged with Traka’s management systems Management systems from Traka are being used by BT to track keys at its £90m flagship International Data Centre in Cardiff Bay, Wales. Operations at the centre are supported by stringent security measures which ensure access to and within the building is controlled and restricted to authorised personnel whose use of site keys can be seen with clear audit trail capability. Occupied by 250 sta...

In the 1980's Preferred developed a Cartell system that integrated directly with any security system Preferred Technologies Group introduced Cartell driveway alarms in 1975, offering home owners a stand-alone system that would alert them when vehicles enter the driveway. Cartell did this by turning on lights, cameras and audible devices. It was the first vehicle detection product introduced to the industry based on magnetometer technology. In the early 1980’s, Preferred...

With over 20 years’ experience designing leading edge network access control solutions, Grosvenor Technology has launched SATEON, a technology step change in access control. SATEON is 100% browser-based and powered by the latest web streaming technology to deliver a slick and graphically rich user interface. Compared with traditional systems and other browser based solutions that can be unfriendly and prescriptive, SATEON’s user experience is without compromise and delivers a lightni...

KESO has opted for LEGIC's 4000 reader series LEGIC Identsystems Ltd has gained another important license partner with ASSA ABLOY (Switzerland) Ltd. To develop new contactless locking systems, KESO has opted for LEGIC’s 4000 reader series. "To develop contactless door locks, we are using LEGIC's outstanding technology", said Rageth Kieni, Head of Product Management at ASSA ABLOY (Switzerland) Ltd., formerly KESO Ltd. "The flexibility of the LEGIC reader module is also i...

LEGIC employees are already using NFC-based badges with several applications on a daily basis. Visitors are also impressed with the mobile phone, which opens doors, orders photocopies or pays for drinks in automatic vending machines. Since 13th August 2013, LEGIC has been using badges based on Near Field Communication (NFC) – alias smartphones – in addition to card-based badges to open doors or print documents by laying the mobile phone on a reader at the photocopier. LEGIC employee...

Hart previously served as executive vice president of Identive’s Identity Management and Cloud Solutions division Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, announced that its board of directors has appointed Jason Hart as chief executive officer and director, effective immediately. Hart replaces Ayman S. Ashour, who has resigned his executive role but will remain on the board of directors as non-execu...

The new customised patient identification solution has reduced the time required to ensure accurate identification of patients Fulcrum Biometrics, a leading international provider, distributor and integrator of biometric systems and devices, has developed and deployed a customised patient identification solution for the New Tribes Mission Medical Clinic in Papua New Guinea. The system, which is based on Fulcrum’s FbF Demographica biometric identification application and...

TDSi has seen a 15% rise in turnover during the first quarter of 2013 Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has celebrated another year of success by holding a Summer Party for its UK-based team. The event, which took place at the stunning coastal setting of Branksome Dene Chine near Bournemouth, was a chance for the team to get together and celebrate the company’s impressive achievements over the last 12 months. These included a 15% rise in turnover during the...

Rod Wilson has over 30 years’ experience within the security sector In order to build on the continuing success of the industry leading Menvier and Scantronic ranges, Cooper Security is delighted to announce the appointment of Rod Wilson as its new area sales manager for the South East. Wilson is tasked with enhancing Cooper Security’s presence and driving demand for its innovative solutions amongst installers and distributors in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East S...

Traka’s solutions can help companies stay compliant with health and safety standard and operate more efficiently Traka is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Innovation of the Year Award at this year’s SHP IOSH Awards. Traka, a leading worldwide specialist in key and asset management solutions, manufactures systems that allow you to control and audit who has access to your valuable keys, fork trucks and machinery enabling you to implement...

Stephen Healy will continue to manage Identive’s physical access control business Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, recently announced the appointment of Stephen Healy to the company’s executive management team as Executive Vice President, Access Control and Security. Previously, Healy served as Vice President and General Manager, Access Control and Security. In his new role, he will con...

Ray will be responsible for managing and growing A10's global Sales organisation, and Business Development A10 Networks, the technology leader in Application Networking recently announced the appointment of Ray Smets as Vice President for Worldwide. Reporting directly to A10 Founder and CEO Lee Chen, Ray is responsible for managing and growing A10's global Sales organisation, Sales Operations and Business Development. Ray's charter is to drive global sales growth for A10 by bu...

Cooper Security, a business unit of diversified power management company Eaton, has announced the introduction of a new series of devices for quick and easy installation in the widest variety of applications. As part of the company’s industry leading Scantronic and Menvier brands, these innovative access control monitors, keypads, communicators and control panels achieve the best in class standards of operation due to their highly functional and intuitive designs. As part of the Scantroni...

Traka, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management systems, has completed certification for the latest version of Lenel’s flagship OnGuard software, to provide customers with total security and facilities management solution from a single interface. The Traka integration software v1.8 has been certified for Lenel OnGuard v6.5.624 and v6.6.287, the industry standard in electronic access control and security software. As a member of the Open Access Alliance Program (OAAP) wi...

The agenda for the CPD seminar includes an introduction to ASSA ABLOY and its Access Control business unit ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new CPD Seminar to help clients understand how keyless access solutions operate and can work effectively to enhance security in a range of applications. The new seminar, accredited by RIBA, aims to deliver a better understanding on keyless access solutions such as ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s wireless Aperio™ locking so...

Security Technology Live 2014 will be the event for the security channel to see the launch of new products and solutions With just under 9 months till the launch of Security Technology Live, the dedicated security channel event, organisers Clarion Events have announced the show is well on course for a successful debut with over 50% of current floor space now sold for the event, taking place 13-15 May 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham. Security Technology Live 2014 has seen a hi...

The NCT CBRNe Awards Jury is chaired by Guy Roberts The Non-Conventional Threat (NCT) CBRNe Awards are the new industry prizes for CBRNe products, solutions and developments in the international CBRNe Community. In close cooperation with and MILITARY TECHNOLOGY and CBNW, IB Consultancy has initiated the NCT CBRNe Awards in support of an important industry that offers great solutions, excellent products and impressive innovations to back the CBRNe end-user community. &ldqu...

ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced the availability of the Release Candidate for Profile C, which enables interoperability between clients and devices of physical access control systems (PACS) and network-based video systems. This new Profile, which is available for review on the ONVIF website, extends the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specification into physical access control. With Profile C, systems integrator...

HIRSCH provides integrated physical access and security for the airport’s newly redesigned Terminal 2 Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, has expanded the implementation of its HIRSCH access control system at San Diego International Airport to provide integrated physical access and security for the airport’s newly redesigned Terminal 2, known as the ‘Green Build.’ “Since...

The Smartair system was installed to upgrade a mechanical key lock to an all-encompassing access control solution Mul-T-Lock’s innovative Smartair handle sets have been fitted to a number of office doors within the Chief Executive’s Department of Leicestershire County Council. The Smartair system was purchased to upgrade a mechanical key lock system to an all-encompassing access control solution. Leicestershire County Council was recommended Smartair by Morgan&rsq...

The new season of football featuring the TDSi sponsored Under 8s team commences on the weekend of the 8th September Longfleet Youth FC’s Under 8s Cubs team has proudly played its first friendly game wearing its new kit sponsored by Poole-based integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi. Longfleet Youth FC was founded in 1988 and has steadily grown into a well-established club based in Poole and currently running 17 teams with age groups running from U6s to U15s. In...

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Secura Key is launching the SK-ACPE-LE 2-door access control panel, representing a major upgrade to the original model, this redesign was driven by the obsoletion of the ACP's 16-bit Hitachi main processor unit, but it has allowed some major improvements made possible by the powerful new ARM Cortex M3, 32-bit RISC processor. The main improvement is the addition of an Ethernet interface. The unit can be plugged into any hub or router using CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables with RJ45 connectors. This elimin...

The KeyWatcher Key Control System controls access to the large number of keys used throughout the facility As the facility coordinator for New Mexico’s Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), Randy Donahoe follows strict guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure that security and control of the facility are maintained. Among the many tools at his disposal, Mr. Donahoe counts the Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher® key control and management system as essen...

ASIS leaders and IOFM analysts will present findings from the report in a special session at ASIS in Chicago ASIS International (ASIS) and the Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM) jointly announce the release of “The United States Security Industry: Size and Scope, Insights, Trends, and Data,” an extensive benchmark study of the private security industry’s expansion over the past decade and projected future growth. An analysis of the security products a...

TDSi will showcase its DIGIgarde PLUS access control reader, MICROgarde, and EXpert controller range Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be meeting its South East Asia partners and customers at this year’s IFSEC South East Asia in Kuala Lumpur, from 11th-13th September, as well as introducing its products and services to a wider audience in the region. The company will be exhibiting its latest EXgarde 4.1 software at the show, which offers full access co...