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The IPP is an exclusive certification program for partners that provide best in class professional services HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has accredited Cygate, a leading Swedish IT infrastructure integration company as the first Northern European implementation partner in its Identity Assurance Implementation Partner Program (IPP). The Implementation Partner Program is an exclusive certification program for partners th...

IBT is now capable of offering its products and services based on state-of-the-art people identification standards LEGIC Identsystems recently announced that it has made a partnership agreement with Chinese reader manufacturer Shenzhen IB Technologies Development Co., Ltd. (IBT). The renowned system integrator has a series of challenging large-scale projects to show. As a licenced LEGIC partner, IBT is now capable of offering its products and services based on state-of-the...

The goal of the campaign is to inspire security professionals and/or their employers to sponsor at least one child Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is continuing its integrated marketing campaign beginning in January 2013. Mission 500’s media partners have again joined in offering their support in the form of over US$125,000 in print and electronic media placem...

Immotec’s iSafePro 360 product line and management software have been fully integrated to work with ASSA ABLOY's Aperio wireless lock technology ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, and Immotec Systems, a leading manufacturer of revolutionary access control systems, announces the integration of Immotec's access control solutions with ASSA ABLOY'S range of Aperio wireless locks.   Immotec’s iSafePro 360 product line and management soft...

Need to know when someone is at the front or back door?  The new STI Wireless Doorbell Button conveniently lets you know when a guest or customer is waiting. When the Wireless Doorbell Button (STI-34600) is activated, it sends a wireless radio signal to the included 4-Channel Receiver, which will alert, letting you know someone has arrived.  Up to 500 foot range (line of sight) between transmitter and receiver.  Doorbell button is supervised for battery and signal reception and i...

Brivo's products have a proven track record of deployment at the local, state and federal levels For the 2nd year in a row, Brivo took the honor for Best Integrated System, HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 Compliance at the 4th Annual Homeland Security Awards, sponsored by Government Security News. Brivo won with CloudPass, http://www.cloudpass.brivo.com/ an innovative solution designed to serve the unique needs of government for managing enterprise-wide physical access control systems (P...

The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries ASIS International held its 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2012 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong. The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries. The event was officially opened by Eduard Emde, CPP, President of ASIS International.  The conference kicked off with Dr. Richard Weixing Hu, Associate Professor at the University of Hong K...

The RealScan G1 is compactly sized to fit into kiosks and mobile kits Suprema Inc., a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced today that the company’s latest ‘RealScan-G1 fingerprint live scanner received final certification from the Government of India’s STQC (Standardisation Testing & Quality Certification) for the country’s UID (Unique ID, India’s next generation national ID) based fingerprint authentication demands. ...

Rosslare wins top 10 security brands in China award Rosslare Enterprises Ltd., a worldwide provider of professional Access Control, Intrusion, and Guard Patrol solutions, was awarded the "Top 10 Security Brands in China" by A&S magazine for its Access Control products. Rosslare offers a complete range of state-of-the-art solutions meeting nearly any access control challenge. We cover the full gamut of access control products including: networked multi-door controllers, st...

Brivo was recognised by GSN for its HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 compliance solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that for the 2nd year in a row, Brivo took the honour for “Best Integrated System, HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 Compliance” at the 4th Annual Homeland Security Awards, sponsored by Government Security News. Brivo offers two innovative solutions, Aparato and CloudPass designed to serve the unique needs of g...

IFSEC South Africa bags the Best Trade Exhibition award in the 6,000-12,000 sq.m. category IFSEC South Africa, the biggest commercial security, homeland security and fire exhibition on the African continent has won the 2012 EXSA Award for the Best Trade Exhibition in the 6,000-12,000sq.m. category. Held on Wednesday 21 November 2012 at Monte Casino in Johannesburg, the Annual EXSA (Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa) Awards evening brings the leading industry...

The exposition featured commercial, homeland security and fire safety technologies The recently concluded sixth edition of South Asia's largest security exhibition – IFSEC India and Homeland Security India 2012 – ended on a highly successful note at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The three-day (Nov 1-3) exposition boasted close to 250 exhibitors from over 20 countries displaying the most cutting edge commercial, homeland security and fire safety technologies...

BSIA survey shows members are keen to raise awareness on career paths available within the security industry Research undertaken by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed that BSIA members consider the security industry to be a viable career option for those with a disability. This follows a recent survey launched to gauge the industry’s perceptions of equality and diversity, coinciding with the International Day of Disabled People, which aspires t...

The Asset and Property Marking Section offers a forum for security firms whose products deter theft and other crimes The Cash and Property Marking section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its identity and revitalised its strategic objectives in recognition of the growing marketplace for forensic marking products. Now known as the Asset and Property Marking Section, the group offers a forum for security firms whose products deter theft and oth...

The event aims to provide a dedicated forum for information destruction professionals to share technology With 100% of previous delegates planning to return to the event in 2013, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging delegates to register early for its annual Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference. The annual event – now in its fifth year – is organised by the BSIA’s Information Destruction section, and aims to provide a...

HID Global’s technology enables improved data collection reporting and tracking HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its industry and logistics radio frequency identification (RFID) tag solution combined with HID Global readers have been chosen by the AMCS Group, a world leading supplier of software solutions to the waste and recycling industry to help customers optimise their waste management processes, reducing costs...

Matt Raban to work closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors Matt Raban has been recruited by Samsung to be Account Manager for the Midlands and South of England. As such he will be working closely with installers, system integrators and Samsung distributors to identify new opportunities for the company’s extensive range of access control and video surveillance solutions. Immediately prior to joining Samsung, Matt performed a business developm...

The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, which as its name suggests, is within walking distance of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, has 370 rooms and suites spread over 14 floors. Ultra modern in design, it has facilities to attract both business people and tourists, with several restaurants, 10 conference rooms, a half Olympic size swimming pool and a spa area. The hotel incorporates renewable solar and photovoltaic panels, and has an on-site borehole to reduce water consumption – making it on...

The project aims to develop passport issuing system for 2.7 million epassports across 32 Mexican states Suprema Inc., a leading provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announced recently that the company has won a nationwide electronic passport project of Mexico Government. The project, steered by Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE, Ministry of Exterior) of Mexico, is aimed to develop passport issuing system for 2.7 million electronic passports across all 32 states in M...

Employees access the key control system by scanning their employee ID badge / access card The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati uses a KeyWatcher® key control and management system by Morse Watchmans to safeguard the keys to the District's vans, bulldozers, cranes, service trucks and cars, and make the keys available to authorised employees whenever they are needed. Six 48-key KeyWatcher cabinets store about 180 keys used by the district's 150 employees to...

Linear has hired six new employees and announced one promotion  Linear LLC, leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the hiring of six new employees to departments including software engineering, business development, and sales. Also in the past month, Linear promoted a new vice president as part of the company's streamlining process that includes the formation of Specialty Business Units (SBUs). Continuous...

SARGENT Manufacturing Company, a market leader in locksets, exit devices, door closers, access control locks and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, expands its Behavioural Health Series of hardware with the new BHL trim.  Ideal for behavioural health and many other healthcare facilities, the BHL trim offers strength, durability and flexibility while minimising patient risk in these difficult environments. Sloped surfaces and overlapping rose and lever construction allow the BH...

Tristan Norman previously worked at UBM on Call Center and Customer Management Expo Tristan Norman has been appointed Group Sales Manager at IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, organised by UBM Live.  Having previously worked at UBM on Call Centre & Customer Management Expo (Europe's No. 1 trade exhibition and conference for the contact centre and customer service market) for approximately three years, Tristan has risen thro...

For areas that are used for sleeping, healing, study, concentration or the overall reduction of auditory disturbances, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has brought together a suite of products that provide customers with whisper quiet latches and sound reducing exit devices. The suite includes a collection of Von Duprin products comprising push pads, latches and exit devices.             “The right environment helps everyone do a...

With multiple hospital sites, thousands of medical staff and numerous employees, healthcare organisations have a strong need for access control, information management and facility management systems. Within the last decade, a heightened awareness of patient privacy, medical records (HIPAA in the US) and controlled access has necessitated a complete re-evaluation of facility management.Health care industry leaders turn to HID to enhance facility security by controlling access to secure areas lik...

Nortech Control Systems hosted guests from all over the country as well as demonstrated its product range It’s been a busy year for all involved at Nortech Control Systems. The early part of the summer saw the access control and parking manufacturer move to stylish, larger premises at Nortech House. And, to celebrate the move, as well as their 25th year of providing ‘smarter access’ solutions, the company held an Open Day for its customers in October. Nortec...

The top 40 will represent the entire security buying chain from manufacturer to distributor As IFSEC approaches its 40th year, the IFSEC team would like to know who deems the 40 most influential players in the global security and fire industry today.  From the hottest conference speakers, to the most followed tweeters, IFSEC wants to compile a global list of the top 40 leading thinkers and innovators. With a plethora of exciting developments taking place in these innovat...

The Whitegate Health Centre, a new NHS Primary Care Centre located in Blackpool, Lancashire, was opened to the public in September 2009. Eric Wright Construction was the primary building contractor responsible for the project and its Facilities Management division was selected to manage all aspects of the buildings security and general maintenance. The Primary Care Centre was built as part of a wider NHS initiative to bring non emergency / surgical health services such as x-ray, physiotherapy,...

IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2012 will take place in Riyadh from 9th to 11th Dec 2012 Saudi Aramco, Technology Control Company (TCC), Sabic and Ma’aden are confirmed as Platinum Sponsors for the upcoming IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2012 event. The event, which takes place in Riyadh from the 9th to 11th December 2012, will be held alongside and in partnership with the 15th International Conference and Exhibition for Industrial Security, organised by the Higher Commission...

CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the release of version 6.6 of AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) and AC2000 Lite integrated access control and security management software.  These latest releases offer a host of new features including video and wireless locks integrations, the introduction of Threat Levels, enhanced AC2000 WEB functionality and more. “CEM AC2000 continues to be developed in response to customer demand and industry requirements. These excitin...