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IFSEC International demonstrates increased integration between the security and fire industries UBM Live, the organiser of IFSEC International, is excited to announce the start of its next chapter at ExCel, London in 2014. Following a phenomenal 40th year, IFSEC International will enter its next decade by relocating from NEC, Birmingham to ExCeL London in June 2014. IFSEC International 2013 took place from 13 – 16 May and proved to be a roaring success with 28,992 visit...

The Gallagher PIV solution delivers a single management platform GovSec Conference and Exhibition, Washington D.C: Gallagher the global manufacturer of integrated physical access control and perimeter protection systems, announces that its Personal Identity Verification (PIV) solution has won the platinum award in the access control category of the prestigious Govies awards. The Govies honor outstanding security products for federal, state, tribal and local governments. This...

Genetec SMC is an intelligent IP controller designed to secure any organisation’s facilities and buildings Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions was awarded the Access Control Product of the Year award for its Synergis Master Controller (SMC) at last night’s prestigious 2013 IFSEC and Firex Awards. Judging panels rated the Genetec SMC features best-in-class for its fast and efficient...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces iSTAR Ultra, an 8 or 16 reader network door controller built on Linux for improved security and scalability. Ideal for enterprise and government applications, iSTAR Ultra supports extended card formats of up to 256 bits, providing flexibility when configuring custom card formats. These extended card formats are stored locally allowing the controller to make important access control decisions even when offline. With...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the iSTAR Edge Single-Reader Controller, a cost-effective one-reader version of its popular iSTAR Edge controller. The iSTAR Single-Reader Controller is a natural extension of the current portfolio of 2- and 4-reader iSTAR Edge models. Suitable for space-saving placement above or near the door, the iSTAR Edge Single-Reader Controller can be clustered with other iSTAR models, including the iSTAR eX and iSTAR Pro, to...

Zone Access consists of Zone Wing and Zone Door elements to make a network of flexible access controllers Spica International, a leader in workforce management solutions, including access control and time and attendance (T&A) software and hardware, has launched its revolutionary new access control platform, Zone Access. The platform consists of two key elements – Zone Wing and Zone Door – that combine to make a network of flexible access controllers that can be...

ASSA ABLOY showcased its new Aperio PINpad escutcheon at IFSEC 2013 ASSA ABLOY Access Control presented its innovative wireless locking solutions for secure access control, under the ASSA ABLOY theme “Access your world” at IFSEC 2013. Jointly presenting their solutions for the third consecutive year, this presence incorporated the combined power of award-winning technology from HID Global, ASSA ABLOY, and ASSA ABLOY group companies Yale, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy,Traka and...

ACT units cover 60 doors and the equipment works with intruder alarms, CCTV and perimeter intrusion French retail chain Hyper U is using an access control solution from ACT at one of its largest stores, a 20,000-square-metre property with 200 full-time personnel at the western town of Savenay in the Loire Estuary. The integrator is 2ACOM who have installed the equipment in two phases after the end-user found the ACT solution to be robust, reliable and with the functionality n...

DRS’ Technical Services group will continue to provide MRO services to Coast Guard C-130 aircraft for one year DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to continue its maintenance, repair and overhaul work at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Under the contract, DRS’s Technical Services group will continue to provide maintenance,...

The battery powered cylinder requires no wiring upon installation Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand introduces CISA eSIGNO, the latest in its leading access control solutions designed specifically for the hospitality industry, which will be premiered at IFSEC in Birmingham 13 – 16 May 2013. The new CISA eSIGNO Contactless Lock, with its elegant and compact Italian design, requires no wiring or invasive work on the door ensuring a si...

G4S Technology has announced the immediate availability of a new Access Control product range which allows an easy upgrade from legacy Casi Rusco systems. Centred around G4S Technology’s existing Symmetry software the new solution comprises a range of control panels which are a direct plug and play fit into existing Casi Rusco enclosures. The new SR Series controllers have already gained a lot of interest around the world prior to their release and are being trialled by some of the largest...

The appointments will support the company’s expansion plans in the UK and overseas Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is delighted to announce the appointment of LeAnne Hill to the new role of Key Account Manager and Teshany Perrett-Conn as Sales and Marketing Administrator. In response to a healthy increase in UK sales, LeAnne Hill has been promoted from TDSi’s Customer Care Advisor to Key Account Manager, thereby supporting the company’s expan...

As part of the commitment to continued enhancement of its customer care strategy, Stanley Security Solutions - one of the leading security providers in the UK - is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative ‘eServices’ in the UK. eServices enables customers for the first time to access real time, unedited information on their accounts from anywhere in the world, 24/7*. This approach allows customers to gain invaluable and immediate security information, including the products...

The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University Medical College (formerly the Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Hospital) was established to provide medical and healthcare services to Chinese citizens. It is also responsible for nurturing medical professionals and spearheading medical research in China. The hospital includes 43 departments and 850 beds, delivering quality medical, rehabilitation and healthcare services by a team of 1,100 medical professionals. The hospital is undergoing an extension...

HID is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag SDK HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag™ Services Software Developer Tool Kit (SDK). Operating within the Trusted Identity Platform™ (TIP), HID Trusted Tag Services is the company’s latest NFC in...

The AC2000 system integrated fully into the care centre's CCTV, intruder detection and lift control systems ADT Fire & Security, the UK’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, recently announced its selection as the security provider for the new Aberdeen Emergency Care Centre. ADT won the competitive tender with a CEM AC2000 integrated access control, security management system (SMS); custom designed to secure the 400 doors throughout the premis...

CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the release of version 6.7 of AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) and AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) integrated access control and security management software. The latest release offers a host of new features that increase the performance and improve the functionality of the CEM AC2000 access control system. “CEM AC2000 is a powerful access control system that is designed with the customer in mind” said Andrew Fulton, Senior Dir...

Nexus Connect will provide levels of manufacturer coordination, technical support and marketing expertise Multidisciplined security specialist, ViS security solutions, has become the latest integrator partner to join Nexus Connect, the innovative partner programme run by Center Group. ViS has a very strong track record of providing integrated systems to the public service, healthcare, education, and blue- chip commercial sectors. In a security market dominated by low margins...

Octavian arranged 50 security officers to undertake the session delivered by Nottinghamshire Police In keeping with its successful track record of proactive personal development, further staff members at leading security provider Octavian Security have been trained in counter-terrorism measures and crime prevention. The company, which provides protection to businesses, sites and people across the UK, arranged for more than 50 Security Officers to undertake the specialist sess...

Bosch Access Easy Controller meets the company's basic access control needs End user: Innoventor, Inc. is a 10-year-old engineering solutions company located in St. Louis and serving customers throughout the U.S. It has grown over the decade to more than 70 engineers providing solutions in the aerospace/defense, medical/pharmaceutical, transportation, food/beverage and industrial automation industries in the areas of process, production and product development. It innovates...

Ingersoll Bomb Blast Doors offer an additional level of protection and high level security package Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has won the "Best Buildings and Facilities Protection Innovation" award for its range of Automatic Bomb Blast Doors at the Counter Terror Expo Excellence Awards 2013. Ingersoll Rand’s superior range of bomb blast doors, which has been applied at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 and Kings Cross train...

Morse Watchmans’ KeyWatcher system was integrated with NoWAIT fingerprint recognition system The Westfield name in retail is synonymous with high quality properties that offer an efficient and dynamic environment for retailers and a quality shopping experience for consumers. With a portfolio of 104 shopping centers globally, Westfield is also a leader in ensuring the protection and safety of staff and contractors in back-of-house and operational areas using state-of-the-...

Meridian Surveillance Systems are securing the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with door controllers, proximity readers and management software from Access Control Technology (ACT) as part of an IP-addressable system. The Royal Sussex County Hospital provides general, specialist and tertiary services as part of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) which is an acute teaching hospital working across two sites in Brighton and Haywards Heath.  The Trust treats three quarter...

The latest Honeywell offerings are based on cloud, mobile and connected systems  Honeywell recently announced the key technology trends including cloud based solutions, the rapid proliferation of mobile devices, and easier system integration reflected in the new products and solutions that will be showcased at IFSEC International from 13th to 16th May 2013 - Stand E80 in Hall 4. Honeywell will present enhanced versions of several of its products that have drawn praise in...

The ISC West exhibition floor included tens of thousands of products from 1,000+ exhibiting companies and brands “Fantastic,” exclaimed Alan Stoddard, senior director of marketing for Honeywell Security Group when asked how ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), had performed for his company. “We had great traffic and a lot of excitement over our Lynx 5100 and MaxPro Cloud Solutions.” “The access control future will be dr...

Brivo's ACS WebService system manages all main entry doors, elevators, and road entrances The situation When the owner of The Met at Warner Center, the largest condominium community in the San Fernando Valley (CA), was experiencing slow unit sales during a tough real estate market, they brought in some established experts to help turn the situation around: The RADCO Companies, an Atlanta-based, coast-to-coast developer specialising in complicated real estate transactions and...

Brivo's access control solution has enhanced building security throughout the town The situation The Village of Hoffman Estates is spread out over twenty-six square miles northeast of Chicago, Illinois. After its founding in 1959, the Village has steadily grown to a population of more than 51,000 residents, served by a full complement of municipal staff and services. The challenge In 2002, the Department of Public Works faced multiple challenges to cost-effectively upgrade...

Brivo’s OnPark system uses XML API technology to connect seamlessly with existing ACS WebService The Situation The Village at Breckenridge, Colorado (The Village) is a resort development comprising 235 residential and 28 commercial units. Few residents live at The Village year-round and the development sees brisk rental demand for the units, particularly during ski season. Nineteen different entities, including both professional property management firms and individual...

ASSA ABLOY’s new additions to the range includes Aperio SE, Aperio L100, Aperio Sensor AS100 and Aperio PINpad Escutcheon IFSEC 2013 (Hall 4 Stand C40 and C50) – May 13–16, 2013 – Access your world: together, ASSA ABLOY and HID Global technologies help millions of customers to access their world securely. ASSA ABLOY’s global leadership incorporates the combined power of award-winning technology from leading brands HID Global, ABLOY, Yale, Mul-T-Lo...

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...