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The ISO and EMV compliant card operates without the need for a battery Biometric technology company Zwipe will for the first time publicly demonstrate its dual-interface payment card in Singapore, on April 19th and 20th, at Seamless Asia 2017. The innovative payments solution is the first of its kind to fully integrate EMV compatible contact and contactless transactions. Unlimited contactless transactions Working with existing infrastructure, the ISO and EMV compliant card o...

The airport security market size is set to exceed USD 12.8 billion by 2023 Airports across the Middle East, one of the fastest growing aviation sectors in the world, are driving investment to the tune of millions of dollars toward airport technology with a view to enhancing security and ensuring a seamless passenger experience. The region, led by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is expected to record over 4.8 per cent annual growth in passenger numbers over the next 20 years c...

Industrial zone and smart factory optimises production by linking assembly-line to monitoring systems Reaching the milestone of 20 years, Secutech will be held from 12th - 14th April, 2017, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. As a business platform of global safety and security industry and one of the most influential exhibitions of its kind in Asia, Secutech will house more than 450 exhibitors spanning over 35,800 sq.m. of exhibition space. To consolidate the show’...

NEXT said the new ASIC architecture will be implemented in smart cards, notebooks and access control markets NEXT Biometrics Group ASA has announced it has completed testing of its new ASIC, the A2, a custom-built chip that will significantly reduce company production costs, and that the first order for the new NEXT chip has been placed for production ramp up. NEXT fingerprint sensors NEXT, a leader in low-cost high-quality flexible and rigid fingerprint sensors, said the ne...

Matrix COSEC door controller is engineered to perform under demanding conditions Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in the ISC West 2017, Las Vegas, USA from 5th to 7th April, 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its IP video surveillance and access control solutions at the event. Door access control Matrix is known for offering value driven solutions catering to diverse, complex applications especially for the enterprise secto...

The prestigious Judges' Choice Award was presented to Thermal Imaging Radar for Hydra CrucialTrak's Biometric Access Control System (BACS) took top honours as Best New Product in the SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West 2017, announced the Security Industry Association (SIA). Four biometric identification technologiesBACS is the world's first multi-biometric authentication technology, providing the highest security measures by layering four different biometric authentic...

StoneLock Pro’s proprietary NIR technology measures over 2,000 points of reflectivity at the sub-dermal level StoneLock, a designer and manufacturer of secure facial-recognition access control solutions, announces that it is participating at ISC West, April 4-7, 2017 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. In addition to the StoneLock exhibit space at Booth #7040, StoneLock technology will be demonstrated with industry partners AMAG at Booth #10053, Boon Edam at Booth #8037, HID...

uTrust TS Cards simplify the migration process by supporting the common Wiegand data formats used on proximity cards Identiv, Inc. announced the next version of the company’s uTrust TS Cards, high-security, high-frequency smart credentials to upgrade physical access control. The latest version features a MIFARE DESFire EV2 secure chip from Identiv’s technology partner NXP Semiconductors. uTrust TS Cards complement Identiv’s existing credential portfolio...

Customers can now create a backup video archive to protect valuable video data and ensure ongoing resiliency Arteco, a provider of video event management solutions, will unveil advancements to its video event management portfolio at the upcoming ISC West 2017 conference.The Arteco video surveillance solutions portfolio delivers a wide variety of functionalities that help stakeholders gain new levels of awareness within their security and business infrastructures. The company h...

GET Group NA delivers solutions necessary for the enrollment of individuals to issue secure documents GET Group North America, a provider of high-assurance security solutions that enhance Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) operations, will be showcasing biometric identification technology for live capture and enrollment in the Document Security Alliance (DSA) Pavilion (booth 6058) at ISC West 2017. Live capture GET Group NA, along with Covestro LLC (security...

Observable provides security professionals with an out of the box, self-healing solution Observables Inc., a startup that has created a revolutionary all-in-one access control, automation, surveillance, security and alarm system for security professionals, will be debuting the IOBOT Signal Router powered by the AlwaysON Cloud service at ISC West. In today’s connected world, consumers demand smart products and apps to connect, manage, monitor and control their experience...

AC2000 v8 includes data partitioning and offers enhancements for multi-site customers Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announces the release of AC2000 v8, which offers new features that increase the performance, simplicity, and scope of the AC2000 access control system suite from CEM Systems. These include AC2000 Data Partitioning and enhancements to AC2000 Security Hub command and control application. CEM Systems has also released enhancements to the emerald...

At the ISC West 2017 exhibition in Las Vegas, CIVINTEC released new generation smart wall readers and Android|Linux smart terminals, which are newly designed with NFC+BLE (Bluetooth low energy) and RS485 OSDP protocol. CIVINTEC uTouch management platform uTouch is a programmable and versatile Android smart terminal management platform able to work with NFC and Bluetooth smart phone and biometric technology for multi-application integration. With a highly sensitive 7.0-inch touch screen, u...

Tyco's Cheetah paves the way for full FIPS-201 deployments, allowing customers to set authentication factors to match the threat Tyco Security Products, part of Johnson Controls, announced that its Innometriks Cheetah high assurance physical access reader has achieved UL 294 certification and the complete Innometriks Infinitas FICAM solution is now listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Product List (APL). These are two important designations for governme...

Pro-Watch 4.3 combines access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and other business critical functions into one intelligent business management system Honeywell has announced a new iteration of its Pro-Watch® security management system that helps integrators more easily create connected buildings for enterprise customers. The solution has been updated to include custom solutions for highly-connected campuses, along with the vendor portal for the Airport marke...

As a key sponsor at the Summit, Veracity will be promoting its new complete surveillance solution Veracity, a provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, heads to Chicago at the end of March as a key sponsor of the 5th Power Grid Resilience Summit. The utility industry will gather at the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront between 29th-31st March 2017 to hear expert speakers on physical and corpora...

Both companies have been active in the development of PLAI and have seen market demand for its features Physical Access Control System (PACS) vendors Lenel (UTC) and Software House (Tyco Security Products) have made a strong endorsement for the PSIA's Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification, by including it as a native implementation in their OnGuard and C•CURE products, respectively. OnGuard PLAI adapter Each of these companies has been activ...

Matrix video surveillance solution is an open platform system that integrates with all third-party software Matrix, a manufacturer and provider of telecom and security solutions, is participating in Secutech India 2017, Mumbai, from 6th to 8th April, 2017. Matrix will be showcasing its video surveillance, time-attendance, and access control solutions at the event.Advanced video analytics Matrix offers an enterprise-grade video management system designed, engineered, and built...

The new FaceStation 2 is a contactless facial recognition device with an adjustable wall bracket  BioConnect and Suprema will be at ISC West 2017 demonstrating the newest innovations in biometrics, security and identity in booth no. 22075. New facial recognition, dual-factor cabinet lock, cybersecurity and mobile solutions will be demonstrated in the joint booth.  With cybersecurity issues seemingly ever-more prevalent and the development of more user-friendly secur...

Dahua presented its products and solutions for customers to experience on site at Intersec Dubai 2017 Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, attended Intersec Dubai 2017, which took place 22nd-24th January. ANPR and face recognition Intersec Dubai is the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection. For 18 years, Intersec has proven to be the no. 1 business platform in the Mi...

Key Tracker’s latest controlled key cabinet with integrated ievo Ultimate Biometric Reader Integration of cutting edge biometric recognition technology and key management systems is offering the very highest levels of security for organisations managing large number of priority keys. The system is the result of cooperation between ievo Ltd, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems, and Keytracker Ltd, the Midlands manufacturer of key management...

MorphoCloud includes services for fingerprint and palmprint search and verification, as well as face recognition MorphoTrak, a key provider of biometric services to law enforcement and other agencies, will donate access to MorphoCloud, a cloud-based collection of services, to West Virginia University to support the university's highly-regarded research and education programs in biometrics and forensics. Close academic partnership MorphoTrak, a subsidiary of Safran Identity a...

SFM6000 Series brings significant improvements on hardware side to provide a robust solution for applications with harsh environment Suprema, a provider of biometric solutions, announced the launch of its new SFM6000 Series fingerprint embedded modules. Optimal fingerprint authentication Loaded with the range-leading 1GHz CPU and latest Suprema algorithm, the new SFM6000 Series achieves the world’s fastest matching speed of up to 5,000 matches per second and massive us...

NEC's experience includes the provision of 24/7 security monitoring and emergency response to cyber incidents NEC Corporation and Infosec Corporation, a specialised security company belonging to the NEC Group, have announced the establishment of Infosec America, Inc. as a Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Santa Clara, California, USA. The new company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosec Corporation. Operation of this new SOC is slated to begin in April 2017. 24/7 securit...

Esteban Pastor and Joe Fryd will strive to deliver highest level of technical support and service ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome Esteban Pastor to its Tech Support team and Joe Fryd to its Sales Support team. Previous work experience Pastor has a diverse background in communication and technology. After working in broadcasting, he later joined a worldwide electronics company where he provided techni...

Matrix will demonstrate COSEC DOOR FMX as a high-performance door controller with multispectral sensor Matrix, a well-known manufacturer of telecom and security solutions is participating in DEFCOM India 2017, organised on 23rd and 24th March, 2017, in New Delhi. DEFCOM is an ICT event, where defence personnel get a glimpse of the modern communication technologies. Matrix, with a strong history of offering robust hardware to armed forces, will showcase its diversified range o...

INTERPOL World 2017 will see strong support and participation from international trade associations The second edition of INTERPOL World has garnered strong support from public and private sectors, both locally and on the international front. Owned by INTERPOL, the world’s largest police organisation with 190 member countries, the event is supported by Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the World Economic Forum and CyberSecurity Malaysia, an agency under M...

Zwipe continues to make progress on testing, product expansion, and market development in all three verticals Zwipe shared 2016 fourth quarter business highlights this week as part of its investor presentation hosted by Carnegie Norway, a prominent Nordic investment bank. Dual interface biometric payment cards Zwipe has continued to make progress on testing, product expansion, and market development in all three product verticals, payment, access control, and ID solutions. W...

Whilst the regulations are designed to protect individual’s rights to privacy, they will have enormous implications for the security industry Amidst the chaos of Brexit, many security minded organisations are concerned about the implications of the European Regulation on the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data, adopted in 2016 and planned to be enforceable in May 2018. As an integral component of EU privacy and human rights law; it...

The MePIN solution is part of the HPE demonstration at the Mobile World Congress 2017 MePIN / Meontrust Inc, the forerunner in strong customer authentication user experience, is showcasing an updated and enhanced version of its market leading Mobile Connect smartphone app authenticator at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona. Mobile Connect smartphone app authenticator The MePIN for Mobile Connect smartphone app authenticator and SDK is available for iOS and Android p...