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Brivo’s ACS WebService installed by SSP at Bridgestone Golf headquarters in Georgia

The Brivo solution has been installed in the administrative offices, manufacturing facility, and test centre Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, announced that the Bridgestone Golf headquarters in Covington, GA, has deployed the Brivo ACS WebService cloud-based solution to improve safety and security. Southeastern Security Professionals, LLC. (SSP), based in Suwanee, GA, is the dealer and installer for this project. “We had outgrown...

infinias introduces Mobile Credential solution at ISC West 2013

Mobile Credential extends capabilities of the infinias access control solution to user smart phones infinias, an industry leading provider of IP-based access control hardware and software, introduced the company’s new Mobile Credential solution at ISC West. Mobile Credential, which will be available in May 2013, extends capabilities of the infinias access control solution to user smart phones, delivering enhanced security and eliminating the need for physical proximity c...

Diebold introduces SecureStat, an online security management tool at the ISC West 2013

SecureStat enables seamless integration of existing hardware, software and other managed services During ISC West 2013, April 10-12 in Las Vegas, Diebold Incorporated, introduced new technology that will enable end users to integrate systems and connect services to streamline and centralise the management of security operations online from wherever they are. SecureStat from Diebold is an innovative online security management tool that unifies security services and disparate s...

HID Global to demonstrate Identity Assurance solutions at Infosecurity 2013 show in London

HID will highlight its ActivID Appliance Authentication solution and conduct live mobile authentication demonstrations HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it is demonstrating a comprehensive range of innovative Identity Assurance solutions that drive customer empowerment, including mobile identity credentials that can be used to secure access to the cloud, data and the door, at this year’s Infosecurity 2013 show in London. The...

TDSi to demonstrate EXgarde 4.1 Integrated Access Control Software at IFSEC 2013

TDSI's Managing Director John Davies will deliver a number of presentations at the IFSEC Academy Centre Stage TDSi, a global leader in integrated security systems is proud to be exhibiting on Stand 4/G20 at IFSEC 2013, at the NEC Birmingham. This year TDSi will be demonstrating its new EXgarde 4.1 Integrated Access Control software, which includes full integration with TDSi’s VUgarde2, Texecom’s Premier range of intruder alarms and Milestone’s video managemen...

Fairway to exhibit intelligence-gathering operations at Counter Terror Expo 2013

Key intelligence-gathering operations include Operation Lightning, Operation Trammel, and Operation Camion Fairway is one of the key intelligence-gathering operations for the UK, it is coordinated nationally by the Counter Terrorism Command at New Scotland Yard. Fairway's remit is to detect, deter or disrupt terrorist activity and has particular responsibility for three operations: Lightning (hostile reconnaissance, and infiltration) Trammel (the use of forged documen...

Brivo Online Access Control system installed at VEI property management firm

Brivo's Online Access Control system provides the company with centralised control under a single system VEI, Inc. is the for-profit property management arm of one of the largest non-profit hospitals in Indiana. VEI is responsible for 600,000 square feet across ten facilities in the Indianapolis region. These facilities house medical offices with patient records, labs, general clinics, and surgical centers. A few years ago, VEI installed traditional non-networked electronic ac...

Brivo’s wireless control panels deployed at Santa Monica Municipal Airport

Over eight Brivo wireless control panels were installed at the airport The Situation Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits on approximately 227 acres in the city of Santa Monica, California. It is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the nation with more than 150,000 flights per year. The perimeter of the airport property and other restricted areas are controlled by fencing and eight access gates. Previously, a standard non-networked punch code access system was used t...

Brivo’s OnSite SE secures St. John’s College High School in Washington, DC

Brivo has been installed on the main entrance doors, administrative offices, and the Business Manager’s suite The Situation St. John’s College High School (SJC) is an independent, Catholic, coeducational college preparatory school. Located on a 27-acre campus in Washington, DC, with 1,100 students and 150 faculty and staff, St. John’s formerly secured their buildings with a standard lock and key system. The Challenge The SJC administration sought improved...

Brivo Access Control System enhances security at The Appletree School

The Appletree School installed Brivo ACS on the front door and assigned PIN codes to parents and teachers The situation The Appletree School was founded as a private school in 1979 to serve the community’s preschool and kindergarten children, offering a soun curriculum presented in a unique, departmentalised style. Word spread of the wonderful care and education students received at the school and they soon had a long waiting list. Over time, Appletree has expanded thei...

Brivo’s ACS WebService installed by Professional Security Technologies at US housing complexes

The installation manages access to the main entryways of two buildings, each equipped with proximity readers The Situation Parkadon Management Inc. is a property management company specialising in Federal Section 8 housing (affordable housing), with offices located in Manhattan, Harlem, Brooklyn, and Jersey City, New Jersey. The management of Section 8 housing is a hard financial model to make work. At one project alone, the company experienced a $100,000 cost overrun in pro...

Brivo provides wireless control panels to Redlands Municipal Airport

The new web-based interface system gives Redlands tighter control over its multiple hangars The Situation Redlands Municipal Airport has been serving the area’s aviation community since 1947. The general aviation airport spans 180 acres and serves more than 31,000 flights per year. A rash of avionics thefts prompted city officials, led by assistant public works director and airport manager Tom Fujiwara, to seek an affordable method to more effectively secure the expansi...

Brivo’s ACS panels secure Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

Eleven gates are controlled by the wireless control panels while two are controlled by IP-based controllers The Situation Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Colorado’s 4th busiest airport, has more than 180,000 take-offs and landings each year. The airport is home to a number of flight and helicopter schools and is the North American headquarters for Pilatus Business Aircraft. At any one time there are more than 2,300 airport and service-related personnel who need ac...

CyberLock security systems secure Grace Christian Center in Texas

The church installed CyberLock on the exterior doorways, offices, classrooms and play area Problem: Re-Keying an Entire Facility Grace Christian Center, located in Killeen, Texas has approximately 170 doorways throughout 3 buildings, and over 2,000 adult members. With a facility of this size, they faced significant key control issues. “Our biggest concern was having to re-key the entire facility everytime someone lost a key ring, or a master key,” said Pastor Stev...

CyberLock provides perimeter protection at First Presbyterian Church in Seattle

The church’s door locks could be easily retrofitted with CyberLock electronic cylinders Problem: Break-Ins, Thefts, and Vandalism Seattle First Presbyterian Church was established in Seattle, Washington in 1869. The city has literally grown up around them and security has been an issue. The church proper encompasses one city block with seventeen doors that are points-of-entry. Jace Allen, Church Elder, says, “Our perimeters had been breached many times and we expe...

Genetec releases SV-PRO network security appliance line in European and Middle East markets

Genetec a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced the availability of its SV-PRO Network Security Appliance line through certified integrators in its European and Middle East markets.  Ideal for mid-size and stand-alone businesses, the SV-PRO is a rack-mountable appliance that comes pre-installed with the unified video surveillance and access control systems of Genetec Security Center. Enhancements hav...

ASIS International holds 12th European Security Conference & Exhibition in Sweden

Over 403 senior security professionals from 37 countries were registered for the event ASIS International held its 12th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 14-16 April 2013 at the Swedish Congress & Exhibition Centre. 403 senior security professionals from 37 countries were registered for the event. On Sunday 14 April, the programme started with a professional tour of the Gothenburg Casino, giving insights on the challenges they face in securing this historic...

Videx latest range of vandal resistant modules complement VR4K vandal resistant door entry panel range

Videx have introduced a new range of vandal resistant modules designed to complement the successful VR4K vandal resistant door entry panel range.  The VR4K series can be used with many of the company’s door entry and access control systems, including the digital VX2200 system, audio and video kits and the Videx GSM systems. The new VR4KNP modules have a 12 gauge stainless steel fascia with a robust and visually attractive die cast frame, vandal resistant buttons and features to assis...

CyberLock’s access control security systems secure Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa

CyberLock’s security systems keep a track of physical assets of the church Raising the Level of Security on a Church Campus Nearly 20,000 members call Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, California, their home church. The Church was challenged with raising the level of security across their large campus. One particular concern was keeping track of physical assets that help them minister to their people. This included everything from sound equipment to furniture, desktop comput...

Exacq Technologies integrates its VMS with CitySync’s license plate recognition (LPR) software

Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, is pleased to announce the integration of CitySync license plate recognition (LPR) software with the exacqVision video management system (VMS). “The partnership between Exacq and CitySync will provide a highly effective tool that combines both video and data evidence from the same user interface.” Users can now utilise CitySync’s industry leading LPR s...

Fermax announces strategic plans for 2013, with a focus on new ideas and customer interaction

Fermax discussesed strategic plans for product launches, campaigns and international expansion policies As every year, Fermax has set aside time for analysis and planning. This time round, the Valencian company has opted for a decentralised and participative format that has been very well received throughout the organisation. During the meeting sessions, the commercial network was introduced to the strategic plans for product launches, campaigns and international expansion pol...

Idesco launches new Access 9 CD 2.0 G reader with GPRS connection

Idesco's latest reader, Access 9 CD 2.0 G, sports the convenient and economical GPRS portal for administering ID transactions. A robustly reliable portal, GPRS is a perfect cost-effective solution for sites unable to accommodate cabling. The Access 9 CD 2.0 G is easily deployed in the remotest construction sites, where no data transfer capability exists besides GPRS – the same protocol your GSM mobile phone uses. Naturally, Access 9 CD 2.0 G is designed to endure the harshest environments...

SALTO launches GEO Swiss profile cylinder range for door security

SALTO has developed and launched a brand new SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) Swiss profile cylinders range for doors with a Swiss round profile cylinder mortise lock. Designed for use in applications such as switch solutions for garage doors or elevator panels, the new SALTO GEO Swiss profile standard cylinder is available with an inside thumb turn option or for doors where extra control is needed a double control (entrance & exit) function. It also has different cam options: 15mm cam...

UBM Live announces shortlist for IFSEC & FIREX Industry Awards 2013

IFSEC & FIREX Awards celebrateexcellence in product design, innovationand installation UBM Live - organiser of IFSEC International and FIREX International, the world’s leading annual security and fire events – has announced the shortlist for the IFSEC & FIREX Industry Awards 2013. Carefully drawn up from the wide number of entrants across the security and fire sectors, the following categories have been shortlisted: CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year, CCTV...

Streit Group appoints David Winner as General Manager for its UK subsidiary

David Winner joins Streit after a career in the British Army Streit Group, the world’s largest privately-owned vehicle armouring company, is delighted to announce the appointment of David Winner to the key position of General Manager, Streit Group UK. Opened in London in 2012, the UK subsidiary is responsible for all of the Group’s sales and marketing operations across Europe and for consulting on European defence and security requirements and design solutions. Da...

Mayflex strengthens its Security Sales team with appointment of two new Field Sales Representatives

John Reid and Peter Collins join Mayflex with 20 years experience of the security industry Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has strengthened its security division with the appointment of two new field sales representatives. John Reid and Peter Collins join Mayflex with 20 years worth of experience of the security industry between them. John joins the sales team as account manager covering the South Wales, Mid Wales...

Ingersoll Rand to launch its new CISA eSIGNO contactless lock at IFSEC 2013

Ingersoll will demonstrate its aptiQ readers, PegaSys access control and Interflex solutions at IFSEC 2013 Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand will be launching its new CISA eSIGNO contactless lock in addition to showcasing the latest security technology at IFSEC 2013 on 13-16 May. With a growing portfolio of industry leading security technology, the Ingersoll Rand team will be on hand to advise on the latest trends as well as demonstrating...

Bosch access easy controller system helps telx monitor security at its facility

The Access Easy Controller reads the building's HID cards as unique data strings End user: telx has more than a dozen locations nationwide and is the leading provider of carrier-neutral Meet Me Room and Core Interconnection Facilities in North America. telx's network facilities deliver quality solutions for telecommunications carriers, ISPs, content providers and enterprise networks. One deployment at telx can seamlessly provide customers access to an abundance of global net...

Brivo access control system improves security for Waytodough franchise

The Brivo ACS WebService system monitors access to the cafeteria and the restrooms The Situation Summarising a lifetime of food service experience, Waytodough’s Ever Santana commented, “Most restaurant owners think they see everything — they actually miss a lot.” Santana is VP of Operations for Waytodough, a northern New Jersey-based owner and operator of 20 Dunkin’ Donuts franchise locations and a central baking facility, which services more tha...

CyberLock system’s electronic locks and keys deployed by Clark County Fire Department to secure its narcotic safe

The fire department installed CyberLocks on 25 narcotic safes and 46 on rescue vehicle narcotic safes Managing Access to Class 2 Narcotics As the largest fire department in the State of Nevada, Clark County provides emergency services to an area encompassing 7,910 square miles that includes the Las Vegas Strip and neighboring resort townships. They run a dual medical response system that incorporates their fire department and private ambulance companies operating under franch...

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