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The MiY reader allows for fast authentication, which is critical for the operation of a very busy seaport SSA Marine, the company that manages the Port of Long Beach in Southern California, was having difficulty finding a security card reader to meet security requirements of TSA’s Transportation Worker Identification Card standard. The Port of Long Beach is the second-busiest seaport in the United States and a leading gateway for trade with Asia. It employs 30,000 peopl...

TDSi offers a wide range of integrated security and access control system Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is firmly backing British manufacturing by producing its key products in the UK. The company develops, designs and manufactures its access control hardware and software in the UK, reflecting its commitment to, and firm belief in the UK as a centre of security solutions excellence. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies, commented, “As a company...

BSIA's Expert Council states Intersec 2013 saw the highest ever turnout of UK security companies at the event Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, who exhibited at the recent Intersec 2013 exhibition in Dubai, are reporting a high level of visitor interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, from integrated systems to access control, CCTV, perimeter protection, intruder alarm and power supply technology, on display during th...

Total 245 access-controlled doors were installed in the Danish industries building Danish Industries, a trade organisation and employer’s association, occupies a prime location in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. One of their primary responsibilities is nurturing and maintaining optimal conditions for Danish businesses developing, manufacturing and competing at home and abroad. In the course of developing plans for their building’s recent renovation, Danish Indus...

To integrate its security, access control and fire safety systems and provide the most rapid of response times, leading producer of spray finishing technology, Finishing Brands UK Ltd is using TDSi’s controllers and EXgarde PRO software, installed by security expert Onetec. Finishing Brands UK Ltd, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is using the powerful integration ability of TDSi’s EXgarde Pro software and highly reliable and user-friendly eXcel 4 access controllers to provide a secure...

Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong works as a Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong, Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy, will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. The ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will be held on 17-19 February 2013 in Dubai, UAE at the Inter...

Over 1200 smart card readers were installed to secure airside, landside doors with AC200 video interface CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce their aviation-renowned AC2000 security management system has been successfully installed at the new Concourse 3 Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport. The system was delivered by CEM business partners in UAE, Tyco Fire & Security UAE LLC and was chosen to ensure the highest level of security. Conc...

Access Control Technology has released their latest access control software application, ACTpro Enterprise, for use with the ACTpro range of door controllers and card readers. Enterprise is a role based platform designed and built to meet the requirements of increasingly complex access control solutions where regular traffic places heavy demands on software. ACTpro Enterprise delivers 3 modules with the functionality based on the role of the user: ACT Install - Used by the installer to set u...

HID Global's projections include visitor management , secure credential issuance, and RFID tagging HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently released its projections for the top secure identity trends of 2013. The predictions span a broad range of market segments including physical access control, logical access control, and mobile access control using NFC-enabled smartphones. Other market segments covered in the company’s projections include...

The free guide aids the retail sector in understanding the benefits of access control security system The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently released a free guide to aid the retail sector in understanding the benefits of access control security systems. The retail sector faces a number of security threats year round, from shoplifting to organised crime, and these risks are increased by the heavy footfall brought on by mid-season sales. “The benef...

Intersec 2013 saw an increased demand for HD CCTV and PSIM solutions Intersec Dubai 2013, the premier business and networking event for security, safety and fire protection in the Middle East recently concluded its 15th and largest yet edition. Featuring 990 exhibitors from 54 countries, Intersec 2013 was 7% larger than the previous edition and welcomed 21,615 visitors from 118 countries, enjoying a 10% growth in trade visitor numbers.* Intersec 2013 was inaugurated by His Hi...

Founded in 1926, Mercyhurst College, named one of the “Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, is a leading liberal arts college. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mercyhurst’s 75-acre main campus has 50 buildings and supports over 3,500 students, faculty and staff. In 1991, the college purchased a 100-year-old seminary for a second campus called Mercyhurst North East. At that site, nestled in the bluffs just west of the New York state line, 700 st...

The 16th edition of the show is expected to house more than 560 exibitors under one roof Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, Secutech 2013 will be held from 24 – 26 April at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The 16th edition of the show is expected to house more than 560 exhibitors under one roof. The security industry players from around the globe will display the latest products of surveillance, access control, parking equipment, inte...

The equipment supplied includes Gallagher 6000 controllers, T10 Mifare readers and biometric readers Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has awarded Gallagher Security a major contract to supply access control systems to secure 280 of its locations in India. Gallagher, together with local partner Ibex Gallagher and AGC Networks, overcame significant competition to win this important order. The equipment supplied will include Gallagher 6000 controllers, T10 Mifare r...

Smartair designed as a bolt on solution for a number of doors security in one location Mul-T-Lock UK’s innovative Smartair units have been fitted to exit doors at Samuel Cody School, to upgrade the school’s security from a mechanical locking system to an access control solution. The Farnborough based college, which provides for secondary age pupils with learning difficulties, needed to upgrade all exit door hardware and fire exit doors in line with latest fire reg...

Door-entry and access control specialist Urmet Domus are proud to announce the launch of their new full IP touch-screen monitor, which has been specified and installed across London in numerous high-volume and landmark residential buildings. The new monitor, the first in a line of exciting product launches planned by Urmet in 2013, is packed with valuable features and is now setting the benchmark in the door-entry sector. The product, designed mainly for large-scale residential developments, is...

Honeywell recently announced a new version of its Pro-Watch security management system, Pro-Watch 4.0. The Pro-Watch system is Honeywell’s flagship integrated security management platform that allows large companies to easily manage complex systems that tie together access control, IP video surveillance, intrusion detection and building management technology for tighter security and increased productivity. Pro-Watch 4.0 includes new features such as support for wireless readers, new compli...

Mr.Soliman will attempt to demystify the concept of Jihad and explain how it is not synonymous to terrorism ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Fadel Soliman, Director of the Bridges Foundation will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Europe 2013. As a keynote speaker Mr. Soliman will attempt to demystify the concept of Jihad and explain how it is not synonymous to terrorism. Fadel Soliman is a member of the Inter...

After a competitive selection process Unilever has chosen Nedap to deliver their global physical access solution Nedap’s security solution AEOS is able to meet Unilever’s requirements in terms of flexibility, scalability and usability. AEOS is envisaged to secure over 20.000 doors in more than 800 Unilever sites around the world, including video surveillance. Nedap offers a global support model for implementation and maintenance of AEOS through its worldwide networ...

The Health Care Centre opened in 2006 andunites a range of health services The ClientSt. Peter’s Primary Health Care Centre is a state of the art facility combining leisure and primary health care services under one roof in the heart of Burnley, Lancashire. It was opened in 2006 at a cost of £29 million, and spans 20,000 square metres over ten floors. The Health Care Centre provides a unique range of health services from one central location and includes three GP p...

The guide includes a wide range of case studies showing how these security solution have helped protect properties Metal theft is a continuous problem in the United Kingdom and comes at a significant cost, with the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) estimating it to cost the UK economy £770 million a year. In light of this growing crime, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released a metal theft guide to help property owners of varying types tac...

Prof. Srinivasan will speak about professionalising security professionals in the current environment ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Narayanan Srinivasan, Professor of Security and Risk at Edith Cowan University (Australia) and Director of Emirates-ECU Centre (Dubai) will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. Prof. Srinivasan will speak about professionalising security professionals in the...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new downloadable white paper to open a discussion on the issues surrounding measuring student attendance at university. The white paper, entitled, ‘should student attendance be monitored?’ is now available at www.assaabloy.co.uk/aperio and looks at the new internal and external pressures on universities to monitor and record student attendance. Taken into account in the white paper are the complex issues concerning privacy and data protectio...

IDENTA is supplying EADS with new triple-technology company ID cards and is preparing for international roll-out of new company ID cards with LEGIC Cross-Standard Transponder Chips (CTC4096) for the EADS subsidiary, Airbus. EADS, a world leading group for air travel, space travel and defence, is introducing the new triple-technology company ID cards in Ottobrunn (Germany), London (England) and Montmorency, Suresne and Toulouse (France). This step was a necessary consequence of the EADS group&rs...

BSIA is attending for the 15th year to provide valuable advice and guidance on the latest products and services Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at Intersec 2013, which is taking place in Dubai next week (January 15 – 17). This year's exhibition will see a record number of BSIA member companies taking part - 12 in total - with many concen...

Honeywell recently announced the introduction of commercial-grade fire control panels with features from the company’s VISTA Turbo line to provide additional functionality and save security dealers money and installation time. These robust solutions have been designed to more easily integrate with access control and leading third-party systems, provide additional smart sensor functionality and more. The new VISTA Turbo Fire models—the VISTA-32FBPT, VISTA-128FBPT and VISTA-250FBPT&md...

Besides IT security, fire safety and access security scores highly on the scale of business continuity Twenty percent of companies employing more than 1000 people do not have a plan that ensures the continuity of the business after a disaster. Among companies with ten or fewer employees this figure rises to 80 percent. These are the findings of a representative survey by Siemens Nederland. It is noteworthy here that almost 60% of these same large companies believe they should...

Fermax announces new business strategy for the Chinese market The most important security systems trade fair in Asia, China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security, was the showcase chosen by Fermax to reveal its latest products and launch the new business strategy for the Chinese market. The specialist press opted for this moment to award the prizes for best brand, among them the Valencian firm. With over 1000 exhibitors, 150,000 visitors and 10 exhibition pav...

ACTentry V-IP allows any staff member on a computer network to receive video and audio over IP directly to their computer in order to screen visitors at a building entrance and then grant or deny them access. The product frees up staff who might otherwise perform only occasional reception duties and be unoccupied for long periods so that they can use their time to assist with other security and administrative tasks. The product is ‘green’ with an exceptionally low carbon footprint s...

INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor and software solutions for securing transactions, content and digital identity, recently announced the availability of DRM Fusion for DTCP-IP, a new software-based end-to-end security solution that ensures that high-value content such as high-definition video remains secure and is copy protected when transmitted between PCs, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, gaming consoles and HD projectors. Offering the latest version of the Digital Transmission Content...