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The equipment supplied includes Gallagher 6000 controllers, T10 Mifare readers and biometric readers Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has awarded Gallagher Security a major contract to supply access control systems to secure 280 of its locations in India. Gallagher, together with local partner Ibex Gallagher and AGC Networks, overcame significant competition to win this important order. The equipment supplied will include Gallagher 6000 controllers, T10 Mifare r...

Door-entry and access control specialist Urmet Domus are proud to announce the launch of their new full IP touch-screen monitor, which has been specified and installed across London in numerous high-volume and landmark residential buildings. The new monitor, the first in a line of exciting product launches planned by Urmet in 2013, is packed with valuable features and is now setting the benchmark in the door-entry sector. The product, designed mainly for large-scale residential developments, is...

ievo has been chosen for the second year running by Smartwares to be represented at the event ievo is very pleased to announce that the ievo Ultimate fingerprint  reader will be showcased at this year’s New Security International Trade Show in Belgium, from 23-25th January on behalf of Smartwares Security. The prestigious trade event is in its second year after the huge success of 2012. The security event targets professionals within the security sector around Europ...

Aperio now provides mechanical doors with a wireless connection to existing 125 kHz access control systems using radio technology. This brings enhanced convenience and greater security to both users and operators. Mechanical locking systems are often combined with access control systems to secure buildings and control access. This poses a problem: two different systems and a potential security risk due to key loss. ASSA ABLOY’s comprehensive Aperio Technology can provide the solution. In...

Brenda was previously Business Development Director for EMEA at Lenel Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, has named Brenda Taylor (formerly Koesterman) as its new Sales and Marketing Director. Taylor, previously Business Development Director for EMEA at leading security systems provider Lenel, brings a wealth of experience building brands in the security market to Traka. She will lead Traka’s global sales and marketing efforts as it seeks to continu...

Traka products have made the list of top 50 products and services twice Traka is proud to announce that its new iPad lockers and Anti Drive-off Solution have been selected as winners in the Tomorrow’s FM Products & Services Awards 2013. The new industry awards celebrate the top 50 products and services from the entire FM industry across the UK and Traka was the only entry to make it onto the list twice. Member of the judging panel and Assistant Editor on Tomorrows F...

The jury presented the Special Jury Award in the Fire Fighting Sector Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of early & reliable detection and remote visual verification safety & security solutions, received a Special Jury Award for its Open-area Smoke Imaging Detector (OSID) at Expoprotection 2012, held December 4-7 in Paris, France. A jury consisting of market experts, journalists, end users, and consultants presented Xtralis with the Special Jury Award in the F...

Fermax announces new business strategy for the Chinese market The most important security systems trade fair in Asia, China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security, was the showcase chosen by Fermax to reveal its latest products and launch the new business strategy for the Chinese market. The specialist press opted for this moment to award the prizes for best brand, among them the Valencian firm. With over 1000 exhibitors, 150,000 visitors and 10 exhibition pav...

Suprema, Inc., a global leader in biometrics and identification solutions, announced recently that the company’s latest fingerprint live scanners tested in full compliance and received certification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the agency’s FIPS 201 standards. The FIPS 201 certification set rigorous requirements on the image quality of fingerprint capturing devices for authentication of millions of US government employees and contractors, and is also valid in pr...

For access control applications, Videx Security has introduced new ranges of Coded Keypads for applications typically within private sector schools, hospitals, housing and commercial areas. Both standalone and networked versions are available for the control of single and multiple entrances. From a design viewpoint, the new Coded Keypad range complements Videx's existing ranges of proximity and fingerprint readers. The robust surface mounted keypads all have a compact 92mm x 51mm x 25mm footpri...

Crocus has placed its first orders with SMIC to supply 200mm CMOS wafers Crocus Technology, a leading provider of magnetically enhanced semiconductors and China's largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry SMIC, recently announced a new strategic manufacturing agreement. SMIC will supply CMOS wafers to produce Magnetic Logic Unit(TM) (MLU) devices at 90 nanometer, 65 nanometer and 45 nanometer nodes, with a path to process the entire flow. The wafers will be used to manu...

IBT is now capable of offering its products and services based on state-of-the-art people identification standards LEGIC Identsystems recently announced that it has made a partnership agreement with Chinese reader manufacturer Shenzhen IB Technologies Development Co., Ltd. (IBT). The renowned system integrator has a series of challenging large-scale projects to show. As a licenced LEGIC partner, IBT is now capable of offering its products and services based on state-of-the...

The RealScan G1 is compactly sized to fit into kiosks and mobile kits Suprema Inc., a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced today that the company’s latest ‘RealScan-G1 fingerprint live scanner received final certification from the Government of India’s STQC (Standardisation Testing & Quality Certification) for the country’s UID (Unique ID, India’s next generation national ID) based fingerprint authentication demands. ...

Rosslare wins top 10 security brands in China award Rosslare Enterprises Ltd., a worldwide provider of professional Access Control, Intrusion, and Guard Patrol solutions, was awarded the "Top 10 Security Brands in China" by A&S magazine for its Access Control products. Rosslare offers a complete range of state-of-the-art solutions meeting nearly any access control challenge. We cover the full gamut of access control products including: networked multi-door controllers, st...

Brivo was recognised by GSN for its HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 compliance solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that for the 2nd year in a row, Brivo took the honour for “Best Integrated System, HSPD-12 and FIPS-201 Compliance” at the 4th Annual Homeland Security Awards, sponsored by Government Security News. Brivo offers two innovative solutions, Aparato and CloudPass designed to serve the unique needs of g...

ODSecurity’s new branch will be based at College Station, Texas and will provide sales operations ODSecurity, manufacturers of the SOTER RS Security Through Body Scanner, one of the world’s most advanced security x-ray scanning systems, continues to expand its presence around the globe with the opening of a new office in the USA. The new branch, ODSecurity USA, will be based at College Station, Texas, USA, and will provide sales operations, as well as offer custo...

ievo currently manufactures two fingerprint readers, one internal and one external Is this the start of the biometric boom? For ievo® it seems so! In September 2012, ievo Ltd, a leading biometric manufacturer, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate. The new premises will accommodate the recent year’s growth of the business, including the growth in numbers of staff. “As our products continue to be adopted in...

55 executive-level participants from 35 countries attended SGPP Suprema Inc., a leading provider of biometrics and ID solutions, held its annual Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) from October 24 to 26 in Jeju, Korea. With 55 executive-level participants from 35 countries attended SGPP who were from Suprema’s key regional distributors, system integrators and renowned security media. This year’s program covered new product introduction, marketing orientation, R&a...

Lumidigm recently announced that enterprises can now authenticate users with Lumidigm mutispectral imaging biometrics as part of an integrated authentication platform from Authasas. With the addition of Lumidigm’s unique capabilities, the Authasas Advanced Authentication® solution is more secure, more convenient, and strongly spoof-resistant. This combined solution delivers the high levels of security, accountability and compliance that organizations are demanding with the single-touch...

Ultra Electronics Card Systems recently announced that the Prima 4 reverse-transfer printer from its Magicard series of ID card printers has successfully completed the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Evaluation Program for certification of the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 card printer specification.  As a result the Prima 4 has been added to the GSA Approved Product List (APL) for the FIPS 201 Specification.  The Prima 4 reinforces secure card issuanc...

Videx Security has introduced the BIOC-SW external swipe fingerprint reader as a new addition to the ‘Mini Metal’ family of access control readers which already includes a fingerprint reader for internal use, proximity reader, keypad and touch to exit device. Using capacitive swipe biometric fingerprint technology, a user simply swipes their finger down the BIOC-SW reader and this verifies if the fingerprint is a match.  It outputs the information to the access controller to dec...

Honeywell recently released an application programming interface (API) for its widely used WIN-PAK® integrated security platform that allows users to better integrate their access control security system with other building management and administrative systems. The WIN-PAK PE API works as the interface between Honeywell’s WIN-PAK PE 3.0 and WIN-PAK SE 3.0 solutions and the client’s third party system making it the ideal solution for customers who require a single point of entry...

Eyelock engages with McDonald Technologies International for the manufacturing of the EyeSwipe products in Texas EyeLock Inc., a leading provider of iris-based identity authentication solutions, announced recently the engagement of Texas-based McDonald Technologies International for the manufacturing of the EyeSwipe-Nano and EyeSwipe-Nano TS products. The EyeSwipe-Nano products are part of a comprehensive suite of secure authentication solutions that provide real-time iri...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

FaceFirst product platform uses Samsung cameras for its proprietary facial recognition software system Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, is partnering with California-based FaceFirst, LLC. to supply megapixel video surveillance cameras for its FaceFirst facial recognition system. The FaceFirst product platform uses the Samsung cameras to complement its proprietary facial recognition...

LEGIC will demonstrate the use of TSM in loading access applications onto NFC telephones At Security Essen, along with Kaba, LEGIC Identsystems AG, the Swiss expert in core elements for contactless people identification, will demonstrate how access applications and rights can be loaded over a mobile network onto NFC telephones using a TSM. NFC innovations are currently appearing in the specialised press every day, announcing how mobile telephones can be used as contactless c...

HID Global expands its iCLASS SE platform and adds architectural reader to the German market HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its comprehensive range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at Security Essen in Essen. As well as announcing additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE® platform that provides the highest level of security, privacy and portability, the company is launchi...

HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced its OMNIKEY® 5427CK Chip Card Interface Device and keyboard wedge reader, which eliminates complex software lifecycle management issues in the field by allowing integrators to design contactless solutions without having to install or maintain drivers. These contactless readers are commonly used for secure print authentication applications in printers and copiers, for SSO solutions, and for ac...

Smart card credentials are expected to lead the next generation of credentials The $400 million global access control credential market is set to be rejuvenated by smart cards and near-field communication (NFC), according to a new study published by IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc. Smart card credentials, which represent approximately 40 percent of the global credential market, are expected to lead the next generation of credentials used for physical access control...

The cloud-based integrated solution allows for a seamless, passive process Brivo Systems LLC, a leader in cloud applications for security management, and Asure Software, Inc., a leading workplace management software provider, announced a partnership that integrates Brivo’s ACS WebService software with the AsureSpaceTM Resource Scheduler solution. Brivo and Asure were each offering their unique cloud-based services to a major software company when the customer inquired...