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Windows are the weakest link in the fight against burglaries

Solar Gard window films prevent robbers from gaining entry by breaking windowsBusinesses are putting their buildings and merchandise at unnecessary risk, and increasing the chances of being burgled or suffering malicious damage to their property because their windows are unable to withstand the force of a ‘smash and grab' attack or vandalism. According to figures from the British Home Office, an industrial, commercial or financial property is burgled every two minutes across the country. I...

Lenel announces new Vice President for Guardall Sales

 Lenel Systems International appoints Bill Lozon as new Vice President, Global Guardall SalesLenel Systems International announced recently that Bill Lozon had been named Vice President, Global Guardall Sales. Lozon will be responsible for developing and driving sales globally for the Guardall portion of the business. Lenel is part of UTC Fire & Security Companies, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).Lozon has more than 25 years of security industry experience,...

Lenel and Guardall fuse business operations

 Lenel Systems International and Guardall Ltd. consolidate into Lenel Systems International, Inc.Lenel Systems International based in Rochester, New York, and Guardall Ltd. based in Edinburgh, Scotland, both UTC Fire & Security Companies, have announced their consolidation into Lenel Systems International, Inc. The two businesses will maintain their current operational locations in the U.S, Canada, Scotland, France and Italy. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp...

VSG provides total security for The Mall shopping centres

Bill Muskin, Chairman of VSG and Ken Ford, Chief Executive of The Mall, sign the MallSecure contractVSG, the fastest growing supplier of manned guarding services in the UK, has won a major contract to deliver MallSecure, a national branded security service, at all 20 of the shopping centres operated by The Mall, which span the country from Aberdeen to Southampton. VSG had previously provided security for The Mall at seven of its shopping centres.MallSecure will focus on providing a safe and sec...

ACT introduces new features to popular ACTentry V-IP audio video over IP door entry system

 ACTentry V-IP is very popular in small to medium sized commercial premises as a cost effective solutionAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. have made a number of enhancements to the popular ACTentry V-IP audio video over IP door entry system. The ACTentry V-IP is a TCP / IP based video doorphone system that operates in conjunction with custom developed PC software.New features include Windows XP and Vista compatibility and the ability to manage up to 8 entrance points from the V-IP so...

TAB systems smarti® ELECTRA wins Access Control Product of the Year at IFSEC 2009

TAB Systems smarti® ELECTRA wins Access Control Product at IFSEC 2009 On Monday night the 11th of May, the IFSEC Security Industry Awards 2009 were handed out to the deserving winners at a black-tie gala dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The product of the Year in the Access Control category is smarti® ELECTRA. Organised in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the awards acknowledge the people, products and technological advanc...

Datacard Group announces collaboration with Vedas and Abba Electronics

 Datacard group announces collaboration with Vedas and Abba Electronics Datacard Group, a leading provider of secure ID and card personalisation solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in a collaborative effort with financial card industry leaders Vedas and Abba Electronics to better serve the local needs of the Middle East market.Building on successful implementations in the past, the companies will now focus on the localisation of solutions for the financial market (EMV, Inst...

SALTO Systems reports IFSEC 2009 show great success

Salto systems provides best access control flexibity SALTO Systems reports this year's IFSEC show was its best ever with a substantially greater increase in top quality visitors to its stand, generating high level end user enquiries and other quality new business leads.Concentrating the entire stand on the launch of the new SALTO wireless access control system paid dividends for the company. Great interest was shown in the new product, which combines the efficiency of both on-line and off-line...

TAB systems introduced two new smarti® units at IFSEC

 TAB systems launched two new smarti® units, ELECTRA and FELIX, biometric access control at IFSEC 2009At  IFSEC 2009 in Birmingham, TAB systems Inc. launched two new smarti® units. The two new units combine multimodal biometric access control based on facial and voice recognition with RFID, power over Ethernet, WIFI and a myriad of other features that make them an easy choice for user across a wide range of categories.The first of the two new units is the ELECTRA which has a 5....

ADI reveals next steps in global strategy

 ADI to launch global identity initiative to offer value, stability, and innovation to its global customers ADI announced today the next step in its global strategy to support customers and vendors around the world. As part of this strategy, ADI will launch a new global identity initiative that brings together all its businesses across the globe under one unified brand.The strategy was developed to support the company's global footprint, and strengthen its commitment to serving custome...

MAXXESS makes two key appointments

  MAXXESS Systems appoints Peter Currie for his extensive knowledge of access control and CCTV systemsPeter Currie joins MAXXESS Systems as UK Sales ManagerPreviously with Vigilant Technology, Peter's career within the electronic security industry spans twenty-two years.Commenting on the appointment, Lee Copland, Managing Director of MAXXESS Systems EMEA said: "Peter's extensive knowledge of access control and CCTV systems will be extremely valuable to MAXXESS as we seek to grow o...

Ingersoll Rand biometric access control systems provides helping hand to Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union

 Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union uses standalone Schlage biometric HandKey reader from Ingersoll Rand Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced today that the Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union (Augusta, Ga.) is using a standalone Schlage biometric HandKey reader to provide its customers with self-service access to the safe deposit vault."When we completed our brand new state-of-the-art building in July of 2008, we incorporated the latest in technological advances for our custo...

Altronix innovative mobile marketing promotion was great success at ISC West

 Jill Yankow, won a $150 Visa® cash card from Altronix at ISC westThere was a new buzz going around at ISC West in Las Vegas this year. It was the sound of text messages containing winning Power Numbers for several lucky attendees who had enrolled in Altronix's text-to-win promotion, the first of its kind for the industry.One winner, Jill Yankow, walked away with a $150 Visa® cash card from Altronix. "This was another intuitive idea from Altronix," said Ms. Yankow. "T...

March Networks Systems provide safety and security for Vice-Presidential debate

 Video Surveillance System from March networks at Washington University in St. Louis performs flawlesslyHunkered down in a Joint Operations Center on the sprawling campus, law enforcement personnel representing the St. Louis County Police, the University Police Department, the City of St. Louis Police, the Missouri Highway Patrol, the U.S. Secret Service and a number of other federal, state and local government agencies relied on the University's March Networks® video surveillance...

Universal Security Systems have passed recent National Security Inspectorate (NSI) audit with flying colours

 Universal Security Systems impressed NSI by quality of projectThe NSI is the leading approvals and certification body that assesses security installers, and Universal impressed in workmanship, use of new technology and sound design practice as well documentation quality and customer care.James Crouch, a director and founder of Universal, said: "Ensuring that operational methods are documented scrupulously is a roots-up part of our culture and internal processes are...

Zenitel and BNSC announce contribution to Caofedian, China's largest steel plant

  The Shougang Group, Caofeidian Coal Wharf and the Ore Wharf are all customers of Zenitel Zenitel, international market leader in integrated communication solutions for the professional market, is pleased to confirm its contribution to Caofeidian, mapped to become China's largest steel production base by 2010. Uniquely, the site has been designated as a model for the country's environment friendly industrial base and is set to recycle 99.5 percent of its solid waste and 99.7 percent o...

Quaddrix successful at Exposeguridad Mexico 2009

 Quaddrix gave a full demonstration of its latest openQ IP Developments at Expo Security Mexico 2009 This past April, Quaddrix was proud to be a part of the Expo Security Mexico 2009. This event proved to be a very successful show for Quaddrix in their ongoing attempt to expand their business around the globe. This EXPO itself had record attendance of dealers, distributors, manufacturer's and end-users.Around 500 people visited the Quaddrix stand and received a...

Union Community exhibits Access Control range at IFSEC 2009

 Union Community (VIRDI) is showcasing its extensive range of products at IFSECUnion Community (VIRDI) is participating in IFSEC 2009 in Birmingham, UK from May 11 to 14. At the exhibition, Union Community (VIRDI) is showcasing its extensive range of various product lines of Fingerprint Access Control and Time Attendance, Fingerprint Door Lock, Fingerprint Safe and Video/Audio Entry Systems, as well as Fingerprint OEM sensor and modules.Union Community received the NPS Award from...

PCSC announces appointment of Frankie Man as Chief Representative, Greater China

Frankie brings over 10 years of experience in telecommunication, physical access control industries PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the appointment of Frankie Man as Chief Representative, Greater China. Frankie Man brings over 10 years of management, sales and market development experience in the Telecommunication, Physical Access Cont...

Canadian hospital invests in access control from SALTO

 Espanola General Hospital in Ontario, Canada has selected SALTO to upgrade its security management Located in Northern Ontario, Espanola General Hospital is a modern health care facility ,which provides a broad array of health care and medical programs and services to the local population catchment area of around 12,000 residents. These include primary, preventive and therapeutic care, acute care, long-term care and assisted living, as well as management of senior's housing, all on one sit...

Meet the L-1 Enterprise Access Division at IFSEC 2009

IFSEC 2009, stand # D105, Hall 4The L-1 Enterprise Access Division will be at IFSEC 2009.With a global reach of over 30,000 attendees from 125 countries, 800 plus exhibitors, support from all industry associations and countless media, IFSEC is the largest annual gathering of security professionals under one roof.Why not come and try their biometric readers?L-1 Enterprise Access Solutions will be exhibiting at stand # D105, Hall 4.

SIA grateful to 12 Government Summit sponsors

 12 companies have agreed to sponsor SIA 2009 Government SummitThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce that 12 companies have signed up to sponsor its 2009 Government Summit.The Government Summit is the nation's premier public policy conference for the security industry. This year's event on June 2-3 in Washington, D.C., will feature congressmen, federal officials and other special guests discussing stimulus spending, identity management, government grants and othe...

Security Industry Authority (SIA) Chairman announces interim chief

  Andy Drane appointed Acting Chief Executive by Security Industry AuthoritySecurity Industry Authority Chairman Ruth Henig has invited Andy Drane (SIA Director of Compliance and Enforcement) to take up the post of Acting Chief Executive.The recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive is underway and an announcement will be made shortly.Previous SIA Chief Executive Bernard Herdan, who was appointed in November last year for an interim period of four to six months, took up a new...

E-payment with LEGIC system provider OPC and LEGIC form an alliance

OPC widens its offer to include personal identification with contactless LEGIC Smart Card technologyAs multifunctional card systems manufacturer, OPC cardsystems GmbH has been leading provider of e-payment solutions in the leisure and business sectors for several years. Through the partnership with LEGIC, the company widens its product range and services to include personal identification with contactless LEGIC Smart Card technology. The new solutions are especially used in leisure facilities, p...

Security Industry Association publishes federal legislative priorities for 2009

 Security Industry Association seeks to secure nation's infrastructureThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced its federal legislative priorities for 2009, with most of the seven items on the list focused on ensuring adequate funding to secure the nation's critical infrastructure and facilities.SIA, which represents nearly 400 electronic and physical security businesses of all sizes, aims to: Secure sufficient funding for the Student Safety and Campus Emergency Management...

Bosch is a leader in green initiatives with over 25 years commitment to environmental protection

  Environmental protection key to Bosch corporate policyFor more than 25 years, the Bosch Board of Management has made environmental protection part of our corporate policy. In fact, in 2007, 40 percent of the Bosch Group's patent applications were related to environmental protection and resource conservation. In 2008, we acquired majority stake in Ersol Solar, a diversified solar company. We are also an active member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, an organization that helps promote...

Brivo Systems adds staff amid continued expansion

 Brivo Systems LLC announces new positions and new staff in its operations, sales, and marketing departments Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced new positions and new staff in its operations, sales, and marketing departments.Even amidst challenging economic times, Brivo continues to enjoy strong sales growth. A rapidly expanding product line and projected sales increases in both North America and in new international...

UC Irvine students get card-free access to Recreation Centre with Schlage HandKey reader

 No more cards thanks to Schlage HandKey ReaderIngersoll Rand Security Technologies announced recently that UC Irvine Campus Recreation recently installed a biometric Schlage HandKey reader to replace card access at its Centre. The hand geometry registration process has already begun. Henceforth, each Anteater Recreation Centre member has the option to enter the facility without an identification card."The number one suggestion from our members was eliminating the need for ID card...

HID Global highlights risk-appropriate authentication at RSA 2009

 Dan DeBlasio, director of business development,  will present at RSA 2009HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that Dan DeBlasio, director of business development, Identity and Access Management for HID Global, will present on "High Security Authentication Using Trusted Converged Credentials" at 5:40 pm on Tuesday, April 21, as part of the physical security conference track at RSA Conference 2009 in San...

Day Automation integrates security with building controls

 Day Automation, a TAC partner integrates security with building controls Day Automation Systems, headquartered in Victor, N.Y., experienced an 85 percent increase in product sales in 2008 from the previous year. Day Automation is the volume-leading partner for TAC, the building management, energy services and security solutions business of Schneider Electric. Day Automation attributes its strong showing to its dedication to expanding from building controls into the security market. With fo...

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