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Respondents also shared their outlook on which vertical market sectors would be the most robust in sales of products and services by the end of this year Confidence in the security marketplace among industry leaders dipped a little last month after rising throughout 2014, according to the February 2015 SIA Security Market Index. The SIA Security Market Index, drawn from an independent survey of members of the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a slight decline to 73.6...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its BioCam300. BioCam300 is a highly cost-effective and affordable IP-based stand-alone access control camera which combines long-range facial recognition, video surveillance and time & attendance, all in a single device. BioCam300 can operate stand-alone (no computer nor panel needed) for quick and easy installations requiring no special wiring, and can also be tied into any existing 3rd part...

Connect ONE manages all customer integrations – security, access control, video monitoring, and energy management Connected Technologies to showcase its Connect ONE interface at ISC West 2015, (Booth #s 6035, 20043 & 22025). The ONE Interface Dealers Need for Every Integrated Solution Designed by dealers, for dealers, Connect ONE® is the only interface which manages all the customer’s integrations – security, access control, video monitoring, energy...

TRI-ED’s 250+ page catalogue showcases the latest technologies from its valued supplier partners TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 product catalogue. The 250+ page catalogue features thousands of products spanning IP, CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion, Fire, Structured Cabling, Sound, Data Communications and Hardware. It is available at all branches throughout North America, as well as online at http://www.tri-ed.com/catalog/. &ld...

Expansion of the project is said to increase the volume estimate of the deal by 20% NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced that after 3 months of integration work and preparation, its first Tier 1 Design-Win client company has decided to implement NEXT fingerprint sensors in two more of its product models. NEXT said that the expansion of the project increases the volume estimate of the deal by approximately 20% to what it previously quoted to be sensors numbering in 7 digits...

The sale allows Observint to focus on developing the company’s DIGIOP video & data management platform Observint Technologies, a leading security technology company based in Austin, TX, recently announced that the company has sold its infinias® access control technology to 3xLOGIC, a provider of intelligent video surveillance solutions with headquarters in Westminster, CO. “Since the acquisition of infinias in September of 2012, the business has more than...

The new facility provides added space to address Open Options’ continued expansion Due to remarkable growth, Open Options, the open architecture leader in access control, has moved its headquarters to a larger facility within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The new Open Options headquarters is located at 16650 Westgrove, Suite 150, in Addison, Texas, 75001. While the physical address has changed, the post office box address remains the same: P.O. Box 703822, Dallas, Te...

Zero’s suite of products will allow Allegion to emphasise on green building applications Allegion Plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through Schlage Lock Company, to acquire Zero International Inc. Zero, a technical solutions brand, is a recognised leader in door and window products for commercial spaces. Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley said that Zero is a va...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, has placed an emphasis on complete specification solutions to save specifiers, architects and contractors time and resources, through the launch of inspec - a new Specification Guide for 2015. inspec marks a move towards consultancy for the specialist security provider, enabling specifiers and architects to seek complete building solutions through products designed to work together, from one provider. Comprising a host of inno...

In addition to demonstrating functionality of the PLAI specification, the company will cover business and security benefits Join PSIA for this unique session featuring a live demo of the capabilities of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance's new Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification at ISC West 2015. In addition to demonstrating current functionality of the PLAI specification, the company will cover business and security benefits such as:...

Nedap has been ASIS' exclusive partner since last year ‘Nedap organised the ASIS Welcome Party in The Hague for the first time last year. During the evaluation of this we quickly agreed that Nedap should do this again in Frankfurt,’ said Michiel Gen, Director EMEA & APAC from ASIS International. ‘We noticed that there is a real need among conference visitors to meet each other in an informal setting on the eve of an ASIS European Security Conference &...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division has launched its new High Temperature Label portfolio of wafer-thin UHF RFID tags that endure harsh industrial environments. The company’s High Temperature Labels were originally designed for the automotive industry, where manufacturers use them to identify and track each vehicle both during assembly and throughout its life on the road. Lifetime traceability of...

Next Biometrics Group ASA announced that Authasas, the Dutch leader in strong authentication solutions for the enterprise market, has integrated the new NEXT Biometrics 3010-U single fingerprint scanner with its solutions. NEXT Biometrics CEO Tore Etholm-Idsøe says “We are very happy to welcome Authasas to our fast increasing list of high quality partners. Together we will make a difference.” “Authasas helps companies to protect their data with strong authent...

The new license enables ISC to offer a portfolio of services to events and venues across Singapore Integrated Security Consultants Ltd (ISC Group) has announced that ISC Singapore has been awarded Security Agency license status, enabling the company to offer its full portfolio of security and crowd management services in the country. This important milestone is another step on the journey taken when the company expanded into Asia in 2013. Since then, ISC Singapore has bee...

ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone readers and access control systems, recently announced the ECKey VP1 reader which is now available for purchase. The VP1 reader is a complete electronic access control system that eliminates the hassle and expense of panels, cards, readers, software and networks. It works with VIZpin, ECKey’s cloud based SaaS (Security as a Service), that lets users send, revoke and monitor electronic keys anytime from anywhere. The VP1 uses long-range Bluetooth so u...

Idesco will now offer In Motion Identification technology that includes facial recognition and behavioural analytics Idesco Corp., a leading New York-based security systems integrator, recently announced its strategic partnership with FST Biometrics, a leading provider of biometric access control solutions. Idesco will now offer In Motion Identification™ (IMID) technology that includes facial recognition and behavioural analytics to swiftly identify those with access aut...

Honeywell’s authorised security dealer program supports residential and commercial dealers Honeywell recently welcomed Apex Investigation & Security Inc. as a Honeywell authorised security dealer. For over 37 years, the company has provided quality security systems and services to commercial, industrial, retail and residential customers in Northwestern Ontario. Apex Investigation & Security Inc. is a recognised family-owned business that has earned a reputation...

Matrix will showcase its Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions Matrix Comsec a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade security and telecom solutions is participating in a leading trade fair for Safety & Security –Secutech India 2015 for the fourth time. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions. Here at this event, Matrix will la...

Prominent figures in counter terrorism are set to gather this April at the World Counter Terror Congress Prominent figures in counter terrorism are set to gather this April at the World Counter Terror Congress. Held in conjunction with Counter Terror Expo at London Olympia 21-22 April, the event will see senior representatives from the Home Office, GCHQ, Parliament, NATO and the Metropolitan Police join globally recognised experts from leading academic and research institu...

TDSi supported the event raising awareness about health issues The team at integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi recently supported the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Wear it. Beat It’ fundraising day by wearing red and enjoying a fine selection of red food.   Embracing the spirit of the event, the TDSi team members each came wearing a red item of clothing (donating £1 each to do so) and enjoyed a delicious selection of red-coloured fo...

Cognitec has released the superior face recognition engine B9 and incorporated the algorithm in its market-leading face recognition product, FaceVACS-DBScan. Research and development for the B9 algorithm focused on significant performance improvement for images with low resolution or taken in less controlled environments, often found in police databases. The matching accuracy also increased for images with non-frontal poses, with faces turned upward, downward or to the side. FaceVACS-DBScan en...

Zwipe, a global leader in biometric authentication technology, announced that HID Global's iCLASS® and 125kHz ProxCard® users can now easily integrate the Zwipe Access biometric card, eliminating the need to add biometric readers to an existing HID Global®iClass® or Prox-based system. "As the largest smart and proximity card provider in the world, HID Global has thousands of users who would like to upgrade to biometric authorisation, but may not have the budget or the resources...

The development order involves consulting and initial fingerprint sensors for the client seeking small device application NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has received an initial development order, valued at $100,000 USD, from a new client in its “NEXT-enabled market” sector. NEXT, the leader in high-performance low-cost fingerprint sensors based on its patented technology, did not disclose the client company or specific applications being developed. Tore E...

AxxonSoft is proud to have participated in Intersec for the fourth time, this year from 18 to 20 January 2015 in Dubai, UAE. This year's event saw version 4.0 of the Axxon Next VMS, as well as the Axxon Intellect PSIM platform for creating comprehensive and customisable site-specific security solutions. Visitors also saw the Auto Intellect road safety and vehicle monitoring solution alongside Face Intellect facial recognition. In addition to software, at its stand AxxonSoft showcased a Safe Cit...

The customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has recently received a number of orders within a range of new high potential fingerprint sensor markets. During January, a total of 6 customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats. The targeted products include payment-, home- and smartphone-related...

Anviz drew high praise for theirexpanded surveillance line, whichattendees could try out themselves Anviz Global, a manufacturer of biometric technology products, would like to thank everyone who attended the INTERSEC Dubai 2015 in Dubai, UAE. The show has a reputation for being one of the biggest and most active security exhibitions in the world. This year, INTERSEC did not disappoint exhibition attendees or exhibitors. This year Anviz had a clear mandate heading into the sho...

HID's annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand the latest security advances HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently issued its outlook on technology trends for 2015, as well as other anticipated developments across key vertical industries in the secure identity marketplace. The annual assessment is intended to help organisations understand and take advantage of the latest advances to improve security, convenience and the...

IriTech, a leading iris based identity management technology solutions company has developed a new technology to effectively capture and process iris images under direct sunlight of over 100,000 lux – a move it claimed will boost iris recognition technology’s convergence with the various industries such as the mobile device, wearables and automobile. Until now, one of the biggest impediment for the iris recognition industry to take the technology mainstream was capturing a clean iri...

Mahfouz will help shape physical access control smart card technology in concert with other committee representatives Tyco Security Products announced recently that Stafford Mahfouz, Manager of the Government and Department of Defense Vertical for Tyco Security Products, has been elected to the Smart Card Alliance’s Access Control Council steering committee for 2015-2016 as a representative of physical access control product and services providers. The Smart Card Allianc...

ISONAS were honoured for keeping the community safe with cost effective access control solutions at the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Leading Colorado-based access control manufacturer selected for City of Bridgeport installation and helps keep the community safe with cost effective access control solutions. We at ISONAS, Inc., a leading “Pure IP” access control system manufacturer that has revolutionised the security industry, has been awarded the 2014 Secu...