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TDSi welcomes Neil Smiley as new Software Test Engineer

Neil Smiley will be assisting TDSi via the Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme Security solutions manufacturer TDSi has expanded its Software Development team with the inclusion of new Software Test Engineer, Neil Smiley, who is an associate employed by Bournemouth University and will be assisting TDSi via the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “We are delighted to welcome Neil to the team – TDSi is exp...

G2E Asia 2014 gains UFI approval

To gain UFI approval, G2E Asia underwent a thorough audit by BPA Worldwide Tradeshow Audit Service Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the premier trade show and event for the international gaming industry, announced recently that its sister event G2E Asia has been approved by UFI the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. G2E Asia 2014, held annually in Macau, is the renowned trade event for the Asian gaming industry and largest regional sourcing platform for global gaming and...

Cross Match Technologies opens sales office in Reading for UK and European regions

The UK office houses regional sales, business development, and sales engineering staff Cross Match Technologies, a leading global provider of biometric identity management solutions, announced that it has opened a sales office in Reading, west of London, serving the United Kingdom and European regions. The announcement comes as the Company nears completion of the consolidation of its Jena, Germany operations. "Cross Match has a long history of supporting law enforcement, defe...

Videx’s new range of IP door entry video kits now available from Norbain

Videx Door Entry kits have been introduced in response to growing demands from installers and end users Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new range of IP Door Entry Video Kits from Videx. These kits have been introduced in response to growing market demands from installers and end users alike for door entry solutions that maximise the benefits of Internet Protocol compatibility. These convenient kits allow homeowners and businesses to take adv...

Green Gate Access Systems helps the Princess Project to officially open its new office in Parkwood

The new office will enable young mothers to seek advice about the services offered by the charity Green Gate Access Systems has continued its valuable support of one of Maidstone’s most worthy charities. Managing Director of the Green Gate brand, Neil Sampson, has been a trustee of The Princess Project for more than a year and was on hand on Tuesday, together with Mayor, Keith English, to help them celebrate receiving their registered charity status and to officially ope...

COMPRION demonstrates active participation in development of OMAPI test specifications

The OMAPI is a standardised interface speaking the language of both the application and the secure element within the handset As member of the SIMalliance, COMPRION has been deeply involved in the development of OMAPI test specifications. A comprehensive test solution consisting of all necessary hardware, software and test benches to verify the OMAPI implementation will be available from COMPRION. For mobile payments to become a success, seamless security is required. Current...

TDSi to showcase its EXgarde PRO 4.2 security management software at Securex West Africa 2014 alongside local partner Rapid Vigil Security

TDSi alongside Rapid Vigil Security will discuss real-world applications of security solutions and services Security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be showing its latest integrated solutions, including the new EXgarde PRO 4.2 security management software, at Securex West Africa. The company will be joining its local partner Rapid Vigil Security Company and together they will be discussing real-world applications of security solutions and services. The partnership continues...

Gary Kremen joins Board of Directors of Identive Group

Identive intends to be at the heart of moving identities from analogue to digital Internet business pioneer Gary Kremen has joined the Board of Directors of Identive Group, Inc. “Over the past 14 weeks we have substantially simplified the business to create a focused growth platform that leverages our core competencies in delivering unique and patented trust solutions for premises, information and the rapidly growing market of everyday items. The key here is identities m...

Security Essen to gather more than 40 market segments under one roof at Messe Essen from 23 – 26 September 2014

Over 1,000 exhibitors from around 40 nations will be expected at Messe Essen 2014 On the occasion of the 40th anniversary, Security Essen will continue its growth course. More than half a year before the beginning of the fair, the booking level is outstanding: With regard not only to the exhibitors but also to the rented-out area, the premier global fair for security and fire protection is in the ascendant. Therefore, well over 1,000 exhibitors from around 40 nations will...

Open Options to demonstrate its DNA Fusion V6 access control software at ISC West 2014

The new DNA Fusion V6 offers compatibility with various new applications offered by Open Options Open Options announced recently the official release of DNA Fusion V6, the most up to date and advanced version of the company’s flagship access control software that has ever been presented to the marketplace. DNA Fusion V6 offers compatibility with various new technology applications offered by Open Options and features third-party integrations with a multitude of security...

Morpho receives factory certification from Lenel Systems and joins Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program

Morpho biometric readers now interface with OnGuard access control system through BioManager by Identity One Morpho (Safran), through its U.S. company MorphoTrak, has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Morpho biometric access readers now interface with the OnGuard access control system through BioManager middleware by Identity One. Lenel, a market leader in access control security, is a part...

Maxxess Systems unveils its eFusion and eAXxess version 6 software

Maxxess Systems is pleased to announce the release of eFusion and eAXxess version 6 software. This upgrade is available to end users with a current Maxxess Software Support plan. Once upgraded the software will need to be re-registered.    Here are some of the new features and enhancements in this release: New Operating Systems Supported Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows 8 and 8.1 (home editions not recommended) Windows Server 2012 New Databases Support...

Essentra retains DRS Marketing services to raise market awareness of its product portfolio

Essentra’s product management team is currently overseeing the introduction of an even broader product range Essentra Security, the UK’s leading specialist distributor of ID systems, printers and accessories, has retained the services of DRS Marketing Ltd to assist in the implementation of a marketing plan to raise greater market awareness of its fast growing product portfolio. “DRS Marketing’s activities are entirely focussed on the security indus...

ContinentalAccess to showcase new CA3000 version 2.9 software at ISC West 2014

The new CA3000 software provides robust access control functionality and seamless integration with alarms ContinentalAccess, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., has recently released new CA3000 version 2.9 software, that not only provides robust access control functionality and seamless integration with alarms, locking and a growing list of video systems, but offers a host of many new sought-after features including; the ability to run the CardAccess 3000 and asso...

NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics 2014 to demonstrate maritime surveillance challenges and solutions

NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will welcome high-level government and military representatives The inaugural edition of NCT Maritime Border Security and Biometrics will take place in the European Union's latest member: The Republic of Croatia. In collaboration with our event partner, CARINA (the Croatian Customs Authority), this two-day event will include a conference as well as an exhibition and a maritime security demonstration in the port of Split. NCT Mar...

Keyscan appoints Brian Shrake as Regional Sales Manager, US Mid-Atlantic region

Brian joins Keyscan with over 25 years of robust experience in the public and private sector security arenas Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce Brian Shrake has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, US Mid-Atlantic region. In his role Brian will be responsible for managing all Keyscan sales and distribution initiatives in Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. “We welcome Brian to his new role with Keyscan,&rd...

HID Global to showcase its healthcare security solutions at HIMSS 2014 in Orlando, Florida

HID Global will highlight its solutions for secure access to Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it will showcase its healthcare security offerings that solve strong authentication challenges for IT security and patient information privacy at this year’s HIMSS in Orlando, Florida. The company will showcase its layered approach to patient data protection and health record secur...

Milestone’s MIPS partner conference attracts top video surveillance professionals

Security equipment manufacturers and integrated solution partners gathered at the MIPS partner conference Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just held its ninth annual MIPS partner conference in the Americas, on its 16th birthday. The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida, was the location for this year’s meeting of 350 video surveillance professionals. Security equipment manufacturers, dis...

HID Global announces acquisition of Lumidigm

The acquisition extends HID Global’s portfolio while positioning the company to deliver new identity solutions HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Lumidigm, a global leader in authentication solutions that use multispectral imaging technology, software, and biometric fingerprint sensors to authenticate identities with a high degree of certainty. The acquisition extends HID Global’s authentication portfo...

ADI partners with LifeSafety Power to offer modular power systems

 Dealers across North America will have access to the full line of solutions, including the FlexPower product family ADI announced recently it has expanded its offering to include power products from LifeSafety Power for security, video surveillance, access and mass notification. Dealers across North America will have access to the full line of solutions, including the FlexPower product family, that offer modular, multi-listed and highly configurable power products to sim...

ADI announces recipients of its 2013 Vendor Awards

ADI selected Arecont Vision as its Vendor of the Year for the United States and CDVI for Canada ADI recently announced the recipients of its 2013 Vendor Awards. ADI selected Arecont Vision its Vendor of the Year for the United States, and CDVI for Canada. ADI also recognised vendors in the categories of New Product of the Year, Best Sales Support, Best Marketing Support, Rookie Vendor of the Year, and Best Supplier Delivery Performance. Each year, ADI recognises key suppliers...

ASIS International announces keynote speaker for ASIS 5th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition

Professor Martin Gill is expected to present on how offenders get around security measures at ASIS 2014 ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Professor Martin Gill, Criminologist and Managing Director of Perpetuity Research & Consultancy International (UK) will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 5th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition. ASIS Middle East 2014 will be held on 16-18 February 201...

Counter Terror Expo 2014 to feature high level education programme including free to attend seminars

Two free workshops already organised include Security Solutions Theatre and  Policing, Military and Emergency Response Theatre The success of Counter Terror Expo, the largest international counter terrorism and security event of its kind, is in large part due to its practical relevance to everyone involved in working to protect the world against those with the intention and the ability to cause harm. One of the key features of Counter Terror Expo 2014 will be its high le...

SALTO Systems GEO cylinders receive BZ+ physical security equipment certification from VdS

SALTO Systems European profile GEO cylinders have received BZ+ physical security equipment certification from VdS, one of Germany’s leading independent testing institutions for fire protection and security. As approved by VdS, these electronic cylinders deliver high levels of protection against picking attacks and medium protection against aggravated burglary. They are approved for use as ancillary control equipment alongside burglar alarm systems (according to VdS 2119). They come with i...

Worldwide Business Research announces the launch of Asia's leading and most senior event - Safe Cities Asia

Safe Cities Asia is attended by over 300 senior security professionals WBR are delighted to announce Asia's leading and most senior event focused on helping city governments, agencies, and key municipal leaders address global public security and safety challenges, taking place on 27th – 30th May 2014 in Singapore. The Safe Cities Asia conference and exhibition brings together first responders, city authorities, central government departments and the private sector who a...

TRI-ED announces the release of its new website with user-friendly menus

The updated pages contain the latest information on TRI-ED's products, services, branches and training events TRI-ED Distribution is pleased to announce the release of its new, state-of-the-art website, featuring a more contemporary design and user-friendly menus that allow visitors to easily navigate through each section. The updated pages contain the latest information on TRI-ED's products, services, branches and training events. Many new enhancements have also been made to...

Alarm Lock announces integration of its Trilogy Networx access locks & keypads with Lenel OnGuard access platform

Alarm Lock, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., announced recently that its increasingly popular Trilogy Networx Wireless PIN and Prox access locks & keypads are now integrated with Lenel OnGuard integrated access control & video security platform. As a Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program Partner, Alarm Lock products (PL, PDL and DL-Series) were fully-tested and certified by Lenel's quality assurance department for use with OnGuard v6.6 and 6.5. Integrated capabilities includ...

Matrix Systems to display Frontier R4 security solution at ISC West 2014

The Frontier R4 solution provides real-time monitoring of access doors and alarm points for local and remote locations Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, will display Frontier R4 comprehensive security solution at ISC West 2014 in Las Vegas from 2nd to 4th April 2014. Frontier R4 is a comprehensive security solution that provides real-time monitoring of acces...

Traka announces formal partnership with Nedap

The alliance between Traka and Nedap offers significant advantages to end users  Traka, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions has announced its formal partnership with access software developer, Nedap. Successfully integrating Nedap’s AEOS access control system with Traka’s secure asset management solutions over many years has led to the official partnership. The software integration allows security staff to easily grant...

Nedap announces 3.1 version of its AEOS security management platform

Nedap Security Management announced AEOS 3.1 is now available. This new release builds on the usability of AEOS, giving a unified design, while keeping in mind the different users. From the Configuration & Maintenance application to the Identity & Authorisation interface – AEOS maps to the way people actually work. This also applies to AEOS Surveillance, this renewed web application gives users a clear overview at all times. This clarity reduces the chance of mistakes, while increa...

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