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Keyscan is pleased to introduce the all-new Single-Door PoE (Power over Ethernet equipped) Access Control Unit – CA150. It is a culmination of engineering dedication and Keyscan’s commitment to innovation that has allowed us to continue to offer the highest quality access control solutions for over a quarter-century. “Never before have the access control needs of businesses large and small been so easily accommodated”, says Steve Dentinger, Keyscan Director of Marketing....

The SVXi systems will be used as a part of a project to secure entrances3DX-RAY, the x-ray inspection specialist, has announced recently that it has signed a new £1,460,000 contract to supply four of its SVXi small vehicle x-ray inspection systems to a customer in the Middle East. The SVXi systems will be used as part of a project to secure entrances to a city that has recently been under threat from terrorist activity. The threat of insurgents and IEDs is still prevalent and each system...

 Hitachi and GenKey entered into an alliance to provide high end security solutions Hitachi Europe Ltd. announced that it is entering an initial phase of collaboration with GenKey, a leading provider of ISO 24745 compliant Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET). In Hitachi's system the finger is scanned to create what is described as a biometric template. The system works by transmission of near infra-red light into the finger from LEDs inside the scanner. Light penetrates the finger and i...

 Suprema manufactures fingerprint modules, biometric access control systems and e-passport readersSuprema Inc., a leading provider of biometrics and ID solutions, held its 2nd Suprema Global Partner Program (SGPP) from November 2 to 4 in Seoul, Korea. With 51 executive-level participants from 32 countries, the program covered new product introduction, marketing orientation, R&D roadmap and best practice presentations from partner companies. "While previous year's program was t...

IEE Taligate detector claims its 5th award in a row Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE’s Tailgate Detector TDflex has been selected as the winner in the Access Control category in Safety & Security Asia’s Merlion Awards, which were presented in October 2011. Five exhibitors were recognized at the Awards, which were divided into seven categories – Access Control, Alarm Systems, CCTV Surveillance, Communications, Fire & Disaster Management Technol...

Lumidigm announced that its new Mariner fingerprint reader extends the reliable reading accuracy of multispectral imaging to popular, value-conscious, Windows PC-based biometrics applications. The new Mariner sensors make biometric authentication simple and affordable for real business applications in industries ranging from healthcare to transportation, logistics, passenger ID, heavy industry, construction and others that require the durability and reliability that have been unavailable u...

The IDT Wallmount terminal meets IP65 standards for outdoor use even in inclement weather Lumidigm announced that IdentyTech's new IDT Wallmount terminal, a full identification centre based on a secured solution, features Lumidigm's multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors. The Wallmount terminal operates as a standalone solution or as part of an enterprise network for both logical and physical access control."The IDT Wallmount is the only true modular access control terminal on the marke...

 Lumidigm sensors offer accurate fingerprint reads even in harsh environmentsLumidigm announced that through its close partnership with IdentyTech Solutions Ltd., its exclusive distributor in Israel, Lumidigm is providing high security biometric solutions for organisations in Israel, the European Union, the United Kingdom, India and other countries throughout the world where organisations need reliable biometrics. With multispectral imaging technology, Lumidigm sensors use multiple spectru...

OmniPerception's success in a major FCO Services tender confirms its position as a leading player globallyUK-based OmniPerception have been chosen as a supplier to FCO Services, the Trading Fund of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.  The company's success was announced after the completion of a Europe-wide competitive tendering process and establishes OmniPerception as an approved provider under a framework agreement with FCO Services.The framework agreement makes OmniPerception's unique...

Recently securing a Police Port in the UK the ievo™ reader was subject to forensic investigation to render the biometric system fit for purpose. The forensic team at the Police Port constructed a false finger made from synthetic material and tested the reader to see if it could be duped by the non-live print. With the ievo™ spoof detection feature enabled, the man-made finger was rejected by the reader, therefore refusing the individual access. The feature is able to be &...

  Nigel Eastaugh has extensive knowledge on design and development of ANPR infrastructuresCitySync, leaders in ANPR solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Eastaugh to take on the role of Senior Project Manager.Nigel joins us after a 30 year police career with the Metropolitan Police, Hertfordshire Constabulary and secondment with the National Policing Improvements Agency (NPIA), followed by support staff service as a Technical Project Manager with the Metropo...

 A key element of the passport is the polycarbonate datapage with embedded chip supplied by Trub Since 2006, Trüb supplies the Czech Republic with highly secure polycarbonate datapages with embedded chip. In the beginning based on the BAC standard (basic access control), the second generation of biometric passports implementing the EAC standard (extended access control) was launched in April 2009. The quality of the polycarbonate datapages and the services provided from Trüb...

Suprema, a leading provider of biometric technologies and ID solutions, unveils BioStation T2, a high-end fingerprint IP access terminal.  BioStation T2 is an IP access control terminal offering fingerprint, RFID and PIN authentication with a camera for face image capturing and video phone interface.  Its 5 inch touchscreen LCD with intuitive graphic user interface provides superb usability and convenience. The device is loaded with world's best performing Suprema fingerprint algo...

 FaceFirst supports an unlimited number of input and output devices like mobile phonesThe new technology partnership established between Wavestore and Airborne Biometrics Group, Inc. (ABG) brings an additional dimension to Wavestore's ability to provide high performance video recording solutions, with the added functionality of facial recognition.The innovative FaceFirst® biometric facial recognition software offers the police and military, as well as personnel responsible for sec...

  Roelof Temmingh, Yuri Gubanov and Lee Whitfield are additional speakers for the EU summit SANS Institute has announced additional speakers who will be presenting at the annual European Digital Forensics and Incident Response Summit in London this September.With more than 15 years in the security industry, Roelof Temmingh has been a top speaker at events including BlackHat, Cansecwest, Defcon, FIRST and RSA, as well as a tireless tool developer including Maltego, the popular open...

Nortech has introduced the revolutionary ievo™ fingerprint reader into its access control product range. Nortech had been monitoring the evolution of biometrics for many years and has now found a product that has successfully addressed all of the cost and reliability issues related to biometrics.Thanks to the ievo™ reader, Nortech can offer a quick, simple and cost-effective biometric solution with its access control system. The ievo™ reader was designed to eradicate the d...

 Lumidigm's new Mariner fingerprint reader will be showcased at the ASIS Exhibition in Orlando Lumidigm announced that its new Mariner fingerprint reader extends the reliable reading accuracy of multispectral imaging to popular, value-conscious, Windows PC-based biometrics applications. The new Mariner sensors make biometric authentication simple and affordable for real business applications in industries ranging from healthcare to transportation, logistics, passenger ID...

 Since the introduction of the first OSM-based Green Card, digital security has never been comprised HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the U.S. Permanent Resident ("Green") Card that is manufactured by HID Global under its LaserCard brand has won the ACT Canada "International Innovation Award" for Identity Management. The U.S. Green Card is issued to all legal foreign residents of the U.S. under the Unit...

  ASIS International announces 2011 Student Writing Competition for security practicionersThe ASIS Academic Programs Council and the ASIS Foundation are calling for entries for the 2011 ASIS International Student Writing Competition. The writing competition rewards college and university students who conduct research, engage in thoughtful deliberation and write an academic paper between 3,000 and 6,000 words on an issue relevant to the security and assets protection profession."Th...

 ISS Expo's focus on integrated security reflects its current significance to professional security worldISS Expo will be launched on 22nd September 2011 at ExCel London.The professional security industry will see its first major new annual exhibition, focused on integrated security solutions, on 3-4 October 2012 at Docklands ExCel London. The exhibition, to be called the Integrated Security Solutions Exhibition or ISS Expo, aims to attract more than 120 exhibitors and over 2,500...

  Mathew Pickles, Advanced Security systems - Apprentice Installer AwardThe hard work and dedication of the security industry's apprentices has been recognised by the presentation of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'s annual Apprentice Installer Awards.The awards recognise and reward the high standards of service and professionalism that are demonstrated by apprentices working in the security industry.From a strong selection of entries the following winners were selecte...

  Pansun Infotech - new licence partner of LEGIC Identsystems to manufacture LEGIC based identification credentialsBeijing Pansun Infotech Co., Ltd is a new licence partner of Switzerland based LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. The provider of RFID tags, microprocessor cards, readers, biometric modules and card printers therefore banks on the latest LEGIC advant technology. In particular, Pansun will...

 Royal Marines Contract Team, Corps Security won the Best Team cateogoryThe national winners of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'s Annual Security Personnel Awards were recognised on Wednesday the 13th of July in an impressive ceremony attended by many key individuals from the security industry. The awards, which celebrate the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, were presented in a glittering c...

British Security Industry Association appoints chairmen for membership sectionsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its sections of membership, following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Wednesday the 13th of July.BSIA Chief Executive, James Kelly, comments: "The success of the BSIA is not only achieved by the work of its staff but also the ongoing dedication from members who are willing to serve on the various committees. Eve...

Suprema, Inc., a global leader in biometrics and identification solutions, announced that the company launches RealScan-G10 ten-print live scanner, which offers improved image quality and cost advantage over its predecessor, RealScan-10. The device also tested in full compliance and received certification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the agency's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) Image Quality Specification (IQS) Appendix F standards. FBI IQS...

Security Alliance sets up working groups in  accordance with future regulatory frameworkThe Security Alliance recently released details of the working groups that would be created to review the recommendations for a future regulatory framework shortly to be published by the Security Industry Authority. The working groups will have two key functions: A number of Process Groups established to look in detail at the proposed operating modelA number of Sector groups that will review th...

 The collaboration of Sebury Technology and LEGIC advances the access control equipment standards and thrives in the Chinese market Sebury Technology and Switzerland based LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of smart card technology for personal identification, have announced a licensed partnership. This will result in cutting-edge access control solutions and biometric readers for the Chinese market. Sebury is now able to provide state-of-the-art and flexible se...

 iView's modular iGWatch IP platform to deliver seamless integration of Cognitec's FaceVACS(R)iView Systems, a leading provider of loss prevention solutions for the security and surveillance environment, announced its' partnership with Cognitec, a recognised leader in biometric facial recognition technology.iView's modular iGWatch IP platform delivers seamless integration of Cognitec's face recognition engine, FaceVACS(R). Cognitec's software experts have been developing face recogniti...

MIPS represents the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to the Russian market The 17th edition of MIPS (Moscow International Exhibition Protection, Security and Fires Safety) confirmed its position as the largest and most well established exhibition for the security industry in Eastern Europe and Russia, in a market that has recovered well from the economic crisis. MIPS represented the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to...

UTC Fire and Security showcased some of their advanced products at IFSEC 2011UTC Fire & Security showcased the latest security and safety solutions from Lenel and Interlogix at IFSEC 2011 in Birmingham, U.K., May 16 – 19. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.Lenel provides enterprise software, integrated systems and access control to manage multiple security systems, real-time intelligent video content analysis, biometric access, smart card...