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Some 2,107 government officials and commercial buyers connected with 75 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions Myanmar Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Maung Maung Thein officiated the opening of the inaugural Myanmar Security Expo. Over the 3 days’ event, some 2,107 government officials, commercial buyers and media convened and connected with 75 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions. Close to 16% of the visitors are government officials and decision makers from priva...

NXT-ID builds its team of financial services and retail experts to maximise the opportunities for Wocket Smart Wallet NXT-ID, Inc. ("NXT-ID" or the "Company"), a biometric authentication company focused on the growing mobile commerce market and creator of the Wocket® smart wallet announces Mr. Stanley E. Washington, former long- term executive at American Express has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Over 25 years' experience Mr. Washington is recognised as a key...

Iris ID has announced its new IrisAccess iCAM 7000S Series readers, which delivers a variety of upgrades to the popular iris recognition system. The new iCAM iris readers deliver faster performance, increased features, applications and greater integration flexibility. They provide onboard memory of 100,000 records and improved flexibility and interaction with a colour touchscreen available. iCAM 7000S units feature iCAM 7000S units feature the robust countermeasure package experts say already...

The Aperio wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon, L100, and KS100 have integrated into the IP access control solution The Intelligent Technology Division of NBM Distribution Ltd – iTECH - is distributing Netgenium’s IP access control solution that is integrated with ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s innovative Aperio® technology. ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions have worked with Netgenium t...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is pleased to announce the release of CEM System’s emerald TS300f Intelligent Fingerprint Terminal for AC2000 suite of access control and security management systems. This announcement coincides with the release of new features and enhanced functionality across the full emerald range. Enhanced security “The emerald TS300f Intelligent Fingerprint Terminal from CEM Systems...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, has just released its ML10-B biometric fingerprint door lock with built-in Bluetooth technology. The ML10-B operates the very same way as does the ZKAccess ML10 (fingerprint door lock). However, this ML10-B version is additionally equipped with built-in Bluetooth technology that allows for remote control capability. ZKBioBT mobile app ZKAccess' new mobile application – ZKBioBT works in conjunction with the ML10-B fing...

AG-01 is a collection of architectural graphics for security intended use by architects and building contractors The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), recently released AG-01 Architectural Graphics Standard–CAD Symbols for Security System Layout Standard 3.0. Suitable applications AG-01 is a collection of architectural graphics for security intended for use by architects, building...

This strategic location reflects MorphoTrak’s commitment to deliver high-quality services to FBI  Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette recently joined company officials in announcing MorphoTrak's first West Virginia facility. "We're excited for MorphoTrak to join our biometric community," Burdette said. "This location makes a lot of sense for them because it's close to a major end-user, the FBI, and our High Tech Corridor. MorphoTrak is a major player in the biometric...

CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, has announced a new mid-level model addition to their highly popular ruggedised camera range. The new ‘Centurion’ PTZ camera system is positioned between 360 Vision’s fully featured ‘Predator’ ruggedised PTZ camera and entry-level ‘Black Hawk’ Dome. Suited for any mid-level surveillance application Utilising an optimised mix of tried and tested technology from both the Predator and Black Haw...

MA SIGMA Lite fingerprint terminals are specifically designed to equip narrow mounting surfaces  Morpho (Safran) announced recently the introduction of two new additions to the popular MorphoAccess® (MA) SIGMA family of biometric access control and time solutions, called the MorphoAccess® SIGMA Lite series. The new devices will be on display at ASIS 2015 in Anaheim, from 28th September to 1st October, 2015. Engineered with the same attention to detail and perform...

Orion will also demo the newest addition to its line of turnstiles “OBFG-E” Orion ECI, manufacturer of high-end entrance control turnstile solutions, will unveil its newest turnstile and feature exciting partnerships with MorphoWave biometric access control, Blueline facial recognition software, and IBC’s barcode readers at ASIS International’s 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits this September in California. Optical Bi-Parting Full Glass-Extended turnsti...

TDSi will also exhibit its latest version of security management software "Exgarde 4.4" Integrated security manufacturer TDSi and its technology distributor Midwich, will be welcoming visitors to the Technology Exposed 2015 event from Wednesday 16th – Thursday 17th September at Mercedes Benz World in Weybridge. TDSi will be available to discuss the application of access control across a range of sectors, highlighting the considerable benefits of integrating these with ot...

The webcast will centre around authentication, access control, perimeter security and surveillance of pipeline assets SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich will participate with other industry experts to discuss the challenges faced by the petrochemical and energy sectors in securing remote sites. This Security Industry Association (SIA) webcast will be held Sep 23, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT, and will center around authentication, access control, perimeter security and...

Galaxy Control Systems has recently expanded its already strong integration with Morpho (Safran) with full integrated support for the newly released MorphoManager BioBridge biometric device enrolment solution incorporated into System Galaxy. The integration “Building on the integration between System Galaxy controllers and Morpho’s biometric access control products, this latest integration bridges the gap between new products while also supporting legacy products to ensure seamless...

Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and security, announced the release of DM-20, a secure door control module designed to provide secure connection to multiple peripherals from Suprema devices. Versatility and expandability for system designers DM-20 provides BioStar 2 with versatility and expandability for system designers to design and deploy centralised access control systems. The module combined with any Suprema access control terminal can function as a secure central controller. It al...

Following an extensive testing and evaluation process, System Galaxy from Galaxy Control Systems has earned Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 201 (FIPS 201) Certification and is now on the GSA Approved Products List (APL) in the PACS Infrastructure category. “U.S. Government agencies rely on the GSA Approved Product List to identify solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the federal government, and we are proud that System Galaxy met the rigorous testing requi...

Matrix will showcase its access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions at the event Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade security and telecom solutions is participating in a leading trade fair for Safety & Security - IFSEC, Malaysia. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions. COSEC ARC IP based access control During IFSEC,...

The card works as certified ID for anyone who is registered as blind or is receiving qualifying disability benefits The ID cards which when printed, look similar to a driving licence, negate the need for people to have to carry around documents to verify their disabilities. The idea to create a national Disabled Identification (DID) Card was thought up by Tanya Beaney following her observation that there were an increasing number of comments being posted on social media s...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has integrated the company’s Lumidigm® biometrics technology with its widely deployed OMNIKEY® contactless smart card readers to simplify identity validation for citizen ID and many financial, healthcare and other commercial applications. With the Lumidigm® V-Series V371 fingerprint reader, program administrators can verify users’ identities by having them present a card, fingerpr...

Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and security, announced the three additional RF card format variant models to its BioStation 2 line up. The new models support 125KHz EM, 125KHz HID Prox, and 13.56MHz HID iClass SE RF standards and complete the RF line up that already supported 13.56MHz MiFare/DesFire/DesFire EV1/Felica/NFC formats. The new additions will help Suprema to expand its customer base with specific RF card format requirements, especially in the US and UK. BioStation 2 blends po...

Nick Bartlett (L) and Simon Wilson (R) are the new Business Development Manager & National Sales Account Manager respectively ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has appointed a new National Sales Manager and Business Development Manager, strengthening its electromechanical team. Developing mechatronics Having worked for ASSA ABLOY for 11 years with brands including ASSA, UNION, Adams Rite and Trimec,...

Zaplox, a market innovator of advanced Mobile Key Services for the global hospitality industry, has integrated its solution with SALTO Systems, providing hotels and their guests with unmatched convenience and superior satisfaction. As a result, Zaplox will be the first Mobile Key Services company to announce its integration with SALTO Systems. This strategic global partnership allows any property with SALTO BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) enabled locks installed to easily implement mobile access fun...

MorphoTrak's tattoo recognition algorithm helps make the transition from keyword to automated search MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that MorphoTrak's tattoo recognition algorithm placed first in the Tattoo Recognition Technology - Challenge (Tatt-C) evaluation conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Trial examination Each trial examined a critical aspect of performance for an automated tattoo recogniti...

Dr. Nicole Spaun, Principal Facial Biometric Expert for MorphoTrak, will lead the training in face comparison MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that it will offer vendor-independent training* in face comparison, filling an acknowledged gap in the field of computer-aided face recognition and facial identification. Automated face recognition systems are common in both law enforcement and civil applications, yet facial matching software can only...

Trending topics will be explored within Identity Management and Access Control; Smart Cities; Intelligent Video 2.0/Machine Vision; Intelligent Video 2.0 New topics for All-over-IP Expo 2015 correspond to the fastest growing markets in Russia for 2015–2016. Vendors who are focused on advanced identity management, access control, video management platforms, HD video surveillance, IoT, data storage and networking solutions are in the best position to leverage the show agen...

Galaxy adds four new manufacturers’ rep firms to handle sales and support activities in markets Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has partnered with four new manufacturers’ representative firms to handle sales and support activities in markets that continue to show rapid expansion opportunities for the company. The new representative firms The new rep firms include: Bongiorno & Associates, I...

Honeywell MAXPRO Cloud integrated video surveillance and access control security system wins ESX award The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) - the national trade event where electronic security and life safety dealers, integrators, and monitoring professionals connect, learn, and prepare for the future - announced the winner of ESX 2015 TechVision Challenge. ESX continues to highlight next-generation technology in the electronic security and life safety industry. This year, ESX...

Residential sector will be the key driver of overall electronic lock category growth Rita Liu, analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS Inc., in her research note discusses about the Chinese market opportunity for electronic locks. China’s electronic lock market is forecast to grow quite fast at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 percent, from 2015 through 2019. The residential sector will be the key driver of overall category growth, with a CAGR o...

Mendoza will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations for commercial and residential sales activities Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has named John Mendoza to the position of general manager for its Wichita branch. Mendoza will report to Regional Vice President Robert Kerr. ”John has been a valuable part of the Protection 1 family for the past 12 years and during that time he has...

Tony Lorenzo Hardy joins Security Specialists as service manager, bringing over 20 years of security experience Security Specialists, Inc., a leading systems integrator and full-service solution provider of dynamic, high-performance, integrated life safety, electronic security, video surveillance and communications systems for commercial and residential clients, recently announced the addition of two new employees. They will report to Security Specialists Director of Sales, Ki...