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Bytes Technology partners with Lumidigm to deliver its identification management solutions in Africa and the Middle East

Bytes has worked alongside BNT to build a strategic market share for Lumidigm biometric fingerprint readers locally Bytes Technology Group has become a Lumidigm partner, following its acquisition of Brand New Technology (BNT), which had a broad range of exclusive distribution agreements in place focused on delivering identification management solutions. The acquisition has seen Bytes Technology Group become the exclusive distributor in Africa and the Middle East for global au...

LEGIC to showcase developments in contactless people identification at SicherheitsExpo 2013

LEGIC offers the basis for individual solutions and autonomous control of security systems From July 3rd-4th, LEGIC will be at SicherheitsExpo showing the newest developments in contactless people identification. Whether access control, time & attendance, ePayment or printer management – the core elements from LEGIC stand for security, flexibility and comfort throughout the world. Combine your applications according to your needs and use your smartcard, credit card...

Suprema’s access control and visitor management system wins "Best Innovative Product" Award at MIPS 2013

MIPS recognises both technological and practical innovations in access control systems Suprema Inc., a leading provider of biometric technology, has won the Best Innovative Product in “Protection, Security and Fire Safety” awarded by MIPS in Moscow, Russia for access control and visitor management system. The Contest of Technical Solutions "The Best Innovation Product" is held annually within MIPS. The purpose of this contest is to demonstrate and promote the newe...

Bundesdruckerei to secure significant competitive advantages through acquisition of shares in cryptovision

Bundesdruckerei uses cryptovision's basic cryptography technology in its VISOTEC Border Control product range Bundesdruckerei has gained world-wide repute as an innovation driver in the field of secure ID technology. In acquiring shares in cryptovision, it is strengthening its technological know-how in the development of forward-looking cryptography technologies, thus securing significant competitive advantages. “Protection of personal and other confidential information...

Tyco Security Products announces series of technology training events and presentations in DACH region

The event series will feature Tyco's demonstration van, which will feature its latest security innovations Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is announcing an inaugural series of in-depth technology presentations and training events for dealers, integrators, monitoring stations and their customers in the DACH region. With 11 events held in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in June and...

Meyertech’s Andrew Denton to present importance of ONVIF in security sector at IP-in-Action LIVE 2013

Andrew's expertise include Security Applicatiions, CCTV, IP Camera, Video over IP and Acces Control technologies The presentation at IP-in-Action LIVE 2013 will focus on demystifying ONVIF, an organisation which is primarily focused on developing an open global standard to ensure interoperability (the new buzz-word for integration) between network video products regardless of manufacturer. It will explore why standards matter to the industry, what ONVIF stands for. It w...

BSIA's ID Section hosts fifth conference and exhibition in Birmingham

BSIA’s ID section chairman, Anthony Pearlgood, gave an update of the section’s achievements over the past few years The Information Destruction Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted its fifth successful Conference and Exhibition last week at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on 5th June 2013. The day proved to be a successful day for both delegates and exhibitors alike, with delegates having the opportunity to attend a compr...

Clarion Events adds new show AMBITION to its UK Defence & Security portfolio

The addition of AMBITION will provide a dedicated crisis response management element to the existing Counter Terror Expo Global events company Clarion Events has added a new show to its UK Defence & Security portfolio in the shape of AMBITION, the major national annual event for NHS ambulance services, their suppliers and partner agencies, which Clarion are looking to co-locate alongside Counter Terror Expo and Forensics Europe Expo, 29 – 30 April 2014. The addition...

NEC Corporation to showcase Public Safety Solutions at IFSEC South Africa 2013

NEC will showcase facial recognition, hybrid finger identification and video surveillance technologies NEC Corporation recently announced its participation in IFSEC South Africa 2013, from 18 to 20 June 2013 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. “Supporting African government and business to build a better, smarter and safer society with innovative Public Safety solutions is our top priority,” said Eugene le Roux, Managing Director, NEC Afric...

ASSA ABLOY, Nedap, DORMA and Zugang GmbH develop Standard Offline Access Application (SOAA) for electronic offline locks

The standard allows companies to integrate multiple electronic offline locks from multiple suppliers Until recently it was hardly possible to combine several brands of electronic offline locks of different kinds of suppliers in one access control system. However, this is a demand of many large European companies, who have announced not to invest in electronic offline locks anymore, as long as there is no standardisation available. To meet up to this demand, ASSA ABLOY, DORMA,...

ALL-OVER-IP Expo 2013 to provide global vendors with unique keynote speaking opportunities

The event offers networking space to over 150 cutting-edge technology vendors and over 4000 security professionals A networking space for over 150 cutting-edge technology vendors and over 4000 pre-qualified IT and security professionals, ALL-OVER-IP Expo 2013 provides global vendors with unique keynote speaking opportunities for the 6th time this year. Educational Keynotes allow global technology leaders to: Build or increase brand awareness among Russian buyers Meet dist...

Octavian Security wins Services Award at Nottingham Post Business Award 2013

The category recognises outstanding service, growth, innovation and investment in training Octavian Security, the industry-leading security provider, has added the Services Award at the Nottingham Post Business Awards 2013 to its 10 years’ worth of accolades. The company, which has won business and industry awards every year since it was founded in Nottingham a decade ago, beat hundreds of other entrants for the award. The category recognises outstanding service, growth...

Ingersoll Rand launches new Ironmongery and Security Hardware catalogue

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Ingersoll Rand has launched a new Ironmongery and Security Hardware catalogue to provide installers and specifiers with an easy-to-use guide featuring their architectural hardware and entry level access control products. The new full colour guide has been designed to provide easy-to-access information on each product range to help customers select the ideal product, featuring Ingersoll Rand’s flagship brands including Briton door c...

SALTO launches two new versions of its GEO electronic cylinders

Specially designed to be compatible with European and Swiss locks and lock cases that use a cog wheel locking mechanism, the new models can be installed almost anywhere and with any type of door. Two different types of cog wheel cams are available for EU profile mortise locks: cog wheel cam 10 teeth and cog wheel cam 13 teeth. Both offer a choice of RFID carrier including: iButton, Legic Prime, Legic Advant, Mifare, DESfire , Mifare Ultralight C. Contactless versions are also NFC compatible. T...

Nedap partners participate in latest training week in United Arab Emirates

With AEOS training, Nedap promotes the exchange of knowledge aimed at optimised security processes Leading Security Management manufacturer, Nedap has recently featured its renowned AEOS training at its training facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis, United Arab Emirates. Nedap partners from within the GCC region participated in this training week to acquire the required certifications for their engineers and sales consultants. “We like to keep our partner network up to date...

IFSEC International to relocate from NEC, Birmingham to ExCeL, London in June 2014

IFSEC International demonstrates increased integration between the security and fire industries UBM Live, the organiser of IFSEC International, is excited to announce the start of its next chapter at ExCel, London in 2014. Following a phenomenal 40th year, IFSEC International will enter its next decade by relocating from NEC, Birmingham to ExCeL London in June 2014. IFSEC International 2013 took place from 13 – 16 May and proved to be a roaring success with 28,992 visit...

Nedap and The University of Nottingham to jointly present deployment of smart campus cards at HECSA 2013

The presentation focuses on streamlining the access control function in the university environment Drop by a joint presentation of Nedap and the University of Nottingham at HECSA on the 4th of June to find out more. Deployment of smart campus cards is an important topic in the educational business. Bringing together functionalities such as attendance recording and monitoring, cashless catering and campus access control has so many benefits that more and more HEIs and FEIs are...

CIVINTEC demonstrates its Intelligent Access Control Solution at IFSEC 2013

The solution also offers a broad portfolio of access readers and terminals CIVINTEC exhibited at IFSEC 2013 from May 13-16, 2013 at the NEC Birmingham earlier last week. It gave live demonstrations on its unique Intelligent Access Control Solution combined RFID Mifare DESFire with NFC smart phone and Biometric technology for a variety of security and safety applications such as time attendance, visitor management, including membership to track and auto control staff’s wo...

BSIA launches its new Lone Worker Section at IFSEC International 2013

BSIA’s new Lone Worker Section was launched by Rachel Griffin, Chair of The Suzy Lamplugh Trust The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) launched its newest section of membership at IFSEC International (Wednesday 15th May 2013), in recognition of the growing market for Lone Worker protection products and services. Officially launched by Rachel Griffin, Chair of personal safety charity, The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the BSIA’s Lone Worker Section represents comp...

HID Global’s German card manufacturing operation achieves Secure Printing certification from Intergraf

The certification applies to plastic cards, ID badges, ePassport datapages and chip cards including RFID HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced that its card manufacturing operation in Rastede, Germany has earned the Security Management System for Secure Printing certification from Intergraf, the leading global standards body for the security printing industry. The certification validates the achievement of a strict security standard for securit...

BSIA appoints Baroness Henig as Association’s Special Advisor on regulatory change

Baroness Henig has over six years of expertise from the Security Industry Authority The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Baroness Ruth Henig as the Association’s Special Advisor on regulatory change. Working alongside the BSIA’s leadership, the former SIA Chairman will support the Association’s active public affairs programme to represent the interests of the BSIA and its members in Parliament, and also a...

Mul-T-Lock presents its wireless locking solutions for secure access control at IFSEC 2013

Mul-T-Lock highlights its all-in-one Smartair access control solution at IFSEC 2013 Mul-T-Lock presented its innovative wireless locking solutions for secure access control, under the ASSA ABLOY theme “Access your world” at IFSEC 2013. Jointly presenting their solutions for the third consecutive year, this presence incorporated the combined power of award-winning technology from HID Global, ASSA ABLOY, and ASSA ABLOY group companies Yale, Abloy, Traka and effeff....

Genetec’s Synergis Master Controller wins IFSEC 2013 "Access Control Product of the Year" award

Genetec SMC is an intelligent IP controller designed to secure any organisation’s facilities and buildings Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions was awarded the Access Control Product of the Year award for its Synergis Master Controller (SMC) at last night’s prestigious 2013 IFSEC and Firex Awards. Judging panels rated the Genetec SMC features best-in-class for its fast and efficient...

BSIA member companies win 2013 IFSEC & FIREX Awards for innovative solutions

The companies won awards in the fields of CCTV equipment, security guarding and lone worker protection Three members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are celebrating after scooping prestigious IFSEC & FIREX Awards, which were presented in a glittering ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Bosch Security Systems, Kings Security Systems and Guardian 24 won awards for their innovative solutions in the fields of CCTV equipment, security guarding...

Software House introduces iSTAR Ultra reader network door controller

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces iSTAR Ultra, an 8 or 16 reader network door controller built on Linux for improved security and scalability. Ideal for enterprise and government applications, iSTAR Ultra supports extended card formats of up to 256 bits, providing flexibility when configuring custom card formats. These extended card formats are stored locally allowing the controller to make important access control decisions even when offline. With...

Software House introduces iSTAR Edge Single-Reader Controller

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduces the iSTAR Edge Single-Reader Controller, a cost-effective one-reader version of its popular iSTAR Edge controller. The iSTAR Single-Reader Controller is a natural extension of the current portfolio of 2- and 4-reader iSTAR Edge models. Suitable for space-saving placement above or near the door, the iSTAR Edge Single-Reader Controller can be clustered with other iSTAR models, including the iSTAR eX and iSTAR Pro, to...

Morse Watchmans displays KeyWatcher Touch system at IFSEC 2013

Also on display were the KeyWatcher Illuminated, KeyWatcher TrueTouch software, KeyBank and SmartKey Locker Systems Morse Watchmans’ product lineup at this year’s IFSEC Show featured the many benefits and options of the KeyWatcher Touch system, including touchscreen convenience and an attractive new dark grey finish. Also on display were the KeyWatcher Illuminated, KeyWatcher TrueTouch management software package, KeyBank and SmartKey Locker Systems Laptop Lockers....

Spica demonstrates its new access control platform “Zone Access” at IFSEC 2013

Zone Access consists of Zone Wing and Zone Door elements to make a network of flexible access controllers Spica International, a leader in workforce management solutions, including access control and time and attendance (T&A) software and hardware, has launched its revolutionary new access control platform, Zone Access. The platform consists of two key elements – Zone Wing and Zone Door – that combine to make a network of flexible access controllers that can be...

Traka displays its web-based solution for automated access management at IFSEC 2013

Traka also displayed the latest generation of Traka iPad locker and Traka Laptop Locker technology Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, has launched Traka Web, a web-based administration suite that allows businesses to control key management systems from mobile devices. Complimenting Traka’s existing access management solutions, Traka Web will help improve security and protect assets across organisations with simple administration and the ability to...

ASSA ABLOY presents wireless locking solutions under its theme "Access Your World" at IFSEC 2013

ASSA ABLOY showcased its new Aperio PINpad escutcheon at IFSEC 2013 ASSA ABLOY Access Control presented its innovative wireless locking solutions for secure access control, under the ASSA ABLOY theme “Access your world” at IFSEC 2013. Jointly presenting their solutions for the third consecutive year, this presence incorporated the combined power of award-winning technology from HID Global, ASSA ABLOY, and ASSA ABLOY group companies Yale, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy,Traka and...

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