Biometric Security - News

Among the enhancements to its biometric card, Zwipe recently announced that presently installed proximity card readers, as well as smart card readers, can now be used by organisations that want to add biometric authorisation to their verification process without having to implement biometric readers. An on-card fingerprint scanner with 3D capacitive technology resides on the new contactless Zwipe Access biometric card which is compatible with all popular ISO 14443 proximity and smart card reader...

The partnership has resulted in the world's first contactless payment card featuring an integrated fingerprint sensor MasterCard and Zwipe have announced their partnership for the launch of the world's first contactless payment card featuring an integrated fingerprint sensor. The launch of the card comes after a successful live pilot with Norway's Sparebanken DIN, aligned to the Eika Group, as an answer to the complex challenge of providing a fast, convenient payment solution...

Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers Matrix, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade Security and Telecom solutions is participating in IFSEC India. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions. Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers to enhance security in the organisation. COSEC ARC i...

The CodeLoxx LC double knob cylinder from ABUS Seccor provides an elegant electronic solution which better protects doors against intrusion whilst at the same time offering the convenience of key-free living. Hardened protective components ensure supreme mechanical resistance. Picking tools and skeleton keys cannot be used to access the locking mechanism thanks to the sealed door knob. The door can be opened both with an electronic key and by entering a code. For this purpose, an innovative dig...

As Global Application Engineer, Terrill will lead dealer training and technical support programs for the Western U.S territory Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has hired David Terrill as a Global Application Engineer for the Western U.S territory. Terrill has worked in the security and life safety industry for more than two decades, holding NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level IV Certification since 1994. &l...

The partnership brings HID Mobile Access and Trusted Tag Services into the SEAP network HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has been named a silver partner in the Samsung® Enterprise Alliance Program (SEAP). The partnership brings the company’s award-winning HID Mobile Access® solution for opening doors using smartphones, and HID Trusted Tag® Services that add trusted identities for everyday objects for...

Tiffany joined TRI-ED 14 years ago and has excelled in various customer service and sales capacities TRI-ED is pleased to announce the promotion of Tiffany Tureno-Huber to Branch Manager, Seattle. Tiffany joined TRI-ED 14 years ago and has excelled in various customer service and sales capacities. With the recent promotion of former Seattle Branch Manager Amanda Hoskins to Northwest Regional Manager, Tiffany was the perfect fit to step into the role of Branch Manager. "T...

Myanmar Security Expo is an ideal business platform for companies interested in safety and security solutions Making its debut in Yangon next year, Myanmar Security Expo will boost a first-of-its-kind commercial platform that brings together both the government and commercial security sectors to explore the business opportunities in Myanmar and the region. Demand for security products and solutions will grow as the economy of Myanmar starts to power up, foreign investments be...

Lenel offers technical training for authorised Value Added Resellers (VARs) and system users worldwide The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Lenel Systems International its prestigious Authorised Provider accreditation. IACET Authorised Providers are the only organisations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The accreditation lasts five years and includes all programs offered or created during that time....

The new software centralises all company and identity information across systems and departments into one policy Quantum Secure continues to expand its offering of specialised application modules for the company’s industry leading SAFE physical identity and access management (PIAM) software solution with the introduction of  SAFE for Finance here at ASIS 2014. The sophisticated software centralises all company and identity information across systems and departments...

Quantum Secure is breaking new ground in physical identity and access management that goes beyond traditional models Quantum Secure, the world’s leading provider of enterprise software to fully integrate physical identity and access management (PIAM) across multiple systems, is demonstrating the company’s latest advancements for enterprise and SMB users here at ASIS 2014. “As SAFE continues to further evolve with higher levels of intelligence and integration...

Morse Watchmans demonstrates new features along with key control and asset management systems Morse Watchmans is giving booth visitors a preview of their new voice cues at this year’s ASIS show. The new feature will be demonstrated along with the company’s portfolio of key control and asset management systems, offering organisations of all sizes a full range of choices to access the benefits of managed key control. The product offerings are easy to implement a...

NICE Real-Time Authentication is already being used by several large financial institutions across the globe NICE Systems recently announced that it will present a live demonstration of NICE Real-Time Authentication to improve the customer experience while reducing the risk of fraud at FinovateFall 2014. The event will take place September 23-24, 2014 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. The NICE Real-Time Authentication solution validates customers as they conduc...

With the FO400A window handle lock, security specialist ABUS adds a VdS-approved lock with integrated alarm to its range. These products bridge the gap between purely mechanical locks and locks which can be integrated into alarm systems. This window lock has two functions: while the lock provides effective mechanical resistance against intruders, the 110 dBA signal from the integrated alarm function scares away potential intruders. Intruder-resistant locks form the basis for effective window lo...

This campaign seizes upon the positive response to the locking system that ABUS received from its specialist dealer partners Exactly two years ago, ABUS Pfaffenhain presented a new generation of locking systems at the 2012 Security Essen trade fair in the form of the Bravus system. Since then, ABUS has successfully placed this high-quality reversible key system on the market. There is a great demand for the new system both amongst specialist dealers and amongst users. In order...

Developed for high requirements for window handles designed and approved for use in elements under resistance classes 1 to 6 as per EN 1627, ABUS presents the new generation of lockable window handles, the ABUS FG300. Fitted with an especially low-wear four-ball detent mechanism, a screwed solid axle and the class 2 inspection certificate as per DIN 18267, it is the ideal window handle for the retrofitting and also initial fitting of intrusion-preventing window elements. With the ABUS FG300, th...

The Honeywell booth will be featuring new developments in fire alarm, management and notification systems Global manufacturer Honeywell has selected Security Essen on 23-26th September in Germany as the key international show to present its latest innovations in fire and security solutions to an international audience. The event attracts over 39, 000 trade visitors from more than 110 countries. The Honeywell booth 211 in Hall 3 will be featuring new developments in fire alarm...

Lumidigm will be demonstrating its solutions in Booth #16 during the conference Lumidigm®, part of HID Global®, recently announced it will be showcasing fingerprint technology at the FELEBAN CELAES 2014 Bank Security Conference here that has been deployed at five out of the top six banks in Brazil and continues to fuel growing adoption of biometric authentication throughout Latin America.  The company will be demonstrating its solutions in Booth #16 during the con...

For the 20,000 or so security professionals who attend each year, ASIS International’s Annual Seminar and Exhibits is all about education. Attendees can polish their skills and update their security know-how in any of more than 200 education sessions during the yearly event. They can also learn all about the latest available security technologies and services at the massive 225,000-square-foot exhibition. Celebrities are on hand too, or at least some well-known and notable dignitaries are...

AMAG Technology has been working behind closed doors on a new access control architecture for the last three years and is proud to release the Symmetry™ EN-2DBC, an edge network, two door, Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled controller. Building on the company’s track record and after listening to feedback from their worldwide customer base, the Symmetry EN-2DBC Edge Network Controller is the state-of-the-art panel that security installers have been looking for.  AMAG Technology i...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is expanding its ultra-durable Epoxy Tag portfolio of RFID tags to include broadband UHF varieties to address the needs of RFID systems integrators worldwide who are seeking increased data collection speed and accuracy.  With ultra durable housings, Epoxy Tag UHF transponders also expand the potential for process improvement and cost savings into a broad spectru...

Suprema, a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and security, recently announced the integration of its access control and biometric solutions with Milestone video management software (VMS). Make it Simple Milestone and Suprema users can now seamlessly link cameras to access control devices, track access control events in Milestone VMS and display related recorded video. This integration is bringing convenience to the security industry, because operators can quickly react to eve...

Matrix will also showcase the entire range of time-attendance and access control solutions at the event Matrix a leading manufacturer of enterprise security and telecom solutions is participating in the 17th International Security Expo, New Delhi. Here, Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solutions and Video Surveillance Solutions. At this event Matrix will showcase a new range of COSEC VEGA...

LEGIC IDConnect deploys contactless smartcard applications onmobile phones LEGIC will present its worldwide unique all-inclusive service at Security Essen 2014. LEGIC IDConnect is an end-to-end service to deploy contactless smartcard applications on mobile phones – simply and securely. Thanks to IDConnect, it is possible to pay a coffee using a smartphone, open doors with cell phones or record working times with mobiles. The modern user interface and its easy inte...

DNA Fusion Web v2.5 offers a convenient method of access control management to mobile end users Open Options, an industry leader in open platform access control solutions, will showcase the latest release of DNA Fusion, Fusion Web and highlight exciting new integrations with AXIS Communications and Milestone Systems at ASIS International’s 60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits this September in Atlanta. “Open Options is excited to provide the thousands of security prof...

Security Essen marks its 40th anniversary in 2014 as a global fair for security and fire protection technology. With more than 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries taking up more than 85,000 square meters (914,932 square feet) of booth space, Security Essen honours pioneering companies in security innovation and highlights young companies with new solutions “made in Germany.” Security Essen 2014 will be held on September 23rd -26th. In 2014, Security Essen gathers more than 40 market...

John Davies pointed out a number of key considerations before launching into potential markets “Making the leap from a UK-only or EU-only supplier to a wider international exporter can be a daunting one. For many companies it is a significant deviation from their comfort zone and yet, there are some very hungry and buoyant markets to explore around the world that offer lucrative returns for UK businesses prepared to do their homework and provide the right products and se...

Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and security, recently announced the launch of a new model of IP access control multi-smartcard reader and controller, ‘Xpass S2’. Compared to its predecessor Xpass Slim, Xpass S2 is remarkably enhanced in RF performance as it now supports reading of various more card technology standards including MiFare, DESFire, ISO14443A/B, ISO15693 and FeliCa, as well as NFC. It also reads and writes data on the card sectors....

Zwipe has brought security to your fingertips. The technology behind fingerprint scanners can be categorised into two types: optical and capacitive. An optical sensor, using an internal light source, illuminates your finger allowing the scanner to turn the light signals into digital pixels like a digital camera. A processor then converts that image into a fingerprint template. A capacitive sensor, like those on an iPhone 5S and Galaxy S5, also uses images of a fingerprint, but creates that ima...

Morpho (Safran), recently announced the commercial launch of Finger On the Fly®, the world’s fastest contactless four finger scanner. Using advanced imaging technology, this innovation simultaneously captures four fingerprints from a single wave of the hand. Finger On the Fly® will be on display at the 2014 Global Identity Summit in Tampa, Florida from September 16-18 (booth #301). Finger on the Fly® simultaneously delivers high security through multi finger matching, and extr...