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Videx Security launches 6000 series Videophone with 2.4 inch HD LCD

The new compact 6000 Series Videophone from Videx Security is designed for use in conjunction with the established VX2200 digital door entry system and has been created to bridge the price gap between audio and video installations. Suitable for one to one installations through to high rise installations making this a good all round choice for video door entry installations. The videophone, finished in brilliant white, includes a 2.4 inch high definition colour LCD TFT video screen as well as a...

Urmet integrates Paxton readers into its S-Steel door entry panels

Urmet has added several new and improved features to its incredibly successful and iconic range of stainless steel door entry panels. The S-Steel now replaces the original K-steel range, which has been selling in the tens of thousands for well over a decade. As testament to Urmet’s dedication to manufacturing excellence the company have maintained the classic and unique design of the K-Steel but they’ve succeeded in making an already outstanding panel, even better. Originally launch...

Fermax sponsors Saudi Arabia team at COTIF 2012 Football Tournament

The Fermax team shared a lot of moments with the Saudi  team during the tournament The prestigious football international tournament U-20 COTIF of Valencia closed its doors on last 23rd of August, with the victory of Argentina after beating Spain 2-0 in the final. The tournament, considered by the professionals as one of the best U-20 tournaments worldwide, was celebrating this year its 29th edition and met all the expectations by offering good football played by strong t...

Ingersoll announces the integration of Schlage wireless AD-Series electronic locks with Sielox Pinnacle server

The Schlage AD-Series electronic locks are compatible with all popular exit devices Ingersoll Rand recently announced that Sielox Pinnacle server customers can now seamlessly integrate Schlage wireless AD-Series electronic locks to create a cost-effective, scalable access control solution that meets today’s needs as well as provides an easy pathway to future upgrades. Pinnacle is a feature-rich access control and event management system that provides greater control over...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launches online product configurator

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched an online product configurator, especially designed to support selection of the innovative Aperio wireless locking range to enable the creation of bespoke access control solutions. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. By offering an online product...

Marmitek introduces Stereo Bluetooth Headphones

Recently, Marmitek introduced two HiFi Stereo Bluetooth Headphones. The headphones allows its listener to enjoy the music on tablet and Smartphone (or other device that is Bluetooth enabled) wirelessly, with fantastic sound quality. Applications In addition, the HiFi Stereo Bluetooth headphones are ideal for closing from other travellers on public transport or listening to good music on bike without getting wind in ears. The ideal birthday present The BoomBoom 540 or 560 is the perfect idea...

ASSA ABLOY launches Abloy PROTEC CLIQ PLW330N Super Weatherproof Padlock

ASSA ABLOY recently launched its ABLOY PROTEC CLIQ PLW330N Super Weatherproof Padlock, a programmable electromechanical lock designed to operate in harsh conditions. ABLOY padlocks are renowned for their durability, as confirmed by independent tests,” said Corbin Anderson, National Sales Manager, Abloy Security. “The PLW330N is not only one of the toughest padlocks we make, but it also provides a double layer of security thanks to its combination of electronic and mechanical protect...

ASSA ABLOY UK appoints Bruce East to the role of National Account Manager

As National Account Manager for ASSA ABLOY, Bruce comes with years' experience as a Building Surveyor ASSA ABLOY UK’s Security Solutions division has appointed Bruce East to the role of National Account Manager.Responsible for developing sales of UNION hardware products and ASSA ABLOY door closers within the OEM channel, one of Bruce’s key tasks will be working with larger manufacturers to manage the 2013 CE marking changes to doorsets.Having trained and worked as...

Jury Delegation of “New Technology & New Product Selection and Presentation” launched

To guarantee justice and fairness, the names of experts will be published at MATELEC's opening ceremony On July 4th, 2012, the organiser of MATELEC EIBT China 2013 announced that the Jury Delegation of the “New Technology & New Product Selection and Presentation” was successfully launched. The Jury Delegation is consisted of over 20 well-known professionals coming from home and abroad in electrical and intelligent building industry. To guarantee justice a...

Videx Security introduces Standard and High End models for 3600 Series videophone

Videx Security has introduced new versions of the 3600 Series Videophone.  Based on the popular 3000 Series, the new variants include both “Standard” and “High End” models that incorporate the latest technology, voice switching techniques as well as an elegant and robust design with a white impact resistant ABS plastic housing. The new Standard 3600 Series improves on many of the functions of the 3000 Series and is also now a more cost effective solution.  The...

Paxton and Norbain commit to maintain a strong relationship following recent sale of Norbain

Paxton will continue to supply electronic access control system, Net2, to Norbain Following the news this week that Norbain, one of Europe’s most successful distributors of security products, has been acquired by Newbury Investments (UK) from the administrators KPMG; Paxton announce their full commitment and support to the company. The market leaders in access control are fully behind Norbain following the change of ownership and will continue to supply them with the UK...

Secure buildings and single property with new GSM access control system from Videx

Videx Security's GSM access control systems now have a capacity for up to 1000 apartments, or are suitable for just a single property. They are now available in both the popular 4000 Series and vandal resistant versions in standard and digital keypad/LCD display formats. They provide users with complete freedom of control and are a truly wireless access control solution. They use mobile phone technology to communicate with and operate doors or automatic gates.  Both GSM kits and systems ar...

Suprema launches new fingerprint IP reader, BioEntry, for harsh environments

Suprema launches BioEntry W, a Fingerprint IP reader featuring vandal-resistant and waterproof structure. With its   rugged IP65/IK08 certified protective structure, BioEntry W designed for outdoor installation and harsh operating environments. Packed in a mullion-sized body, BioEntry W features multi award-wining Suprema fingerprint algorithm with loads of innovative features. For outdoor installations, BioEntry W offers class-leading dust and water protection by featuring IP65 certi...

Ingersoll Rand introduces Steelcraft door solution with Von Duprin concealed vertical cable system

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions, has introduced a new Steelcraft door solution that includes the Von Duprin Concealed Vertical Cable System factory installed in an L-Series door. This new system eliminates the frustrations that both installers and end users have continuously faced with exit devices using traditional vertical rod systems and is an offering that can be ordered as a complete opening solution directly from Steelcraft....

ASSA ABLOY event to demonstrate security solutions for educational buildings

ASSA ABLOY demonstrates UNION's codehandle, a popular keyless locking system on the market ASSA ABLOY Access Control in partnership with Chubb Fire and Security is holding an open day on the prestigious Cambridge University campusto demonstrate the best route to cost effective and future proof security for educational buildings. The free event on Wednesday 4th July 2012, held at the coveted Newton Suite in the Pitt Building of Cambridge University is being hosted by global le...

Door locking solutions leader ASSA ABLOY acquires Traka

This alliance sees significant future development of the business Traka is pleased to announce a strategic development which sees the company being acquired by ASSA ABLOY, the world leader in door locking solutions. Traka has been a remarkable success story from the company’s formation in 1995 to becoming the world leader in key management and access solutions generating sales in excess of £10m with a total workforce of 92 people. With average growth rates in exc...

Ingersroll Rand Security Technologies launches its concealed vertical cable system, Von Duprin

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions, is launching the innovative Von Duprin® Concealed Vertical Cable System, which eliminates frustrations with traditional concealed vertical systems. Instead of installing and adjusting vertical rods, the installer simply inserts and secures the flexible cable latching system into the door before the exit device is installed. Once the latches are secured in the top and bottom of the door, the user...

Videx Security appoints Neil Thomas as new National Sales Manager

Neil has 25 years' experience in the design, specification and promotion of door entry and access control systems Neil Thomas is the new National Sales Manager for Videx Security.  Neil joined the company in 2001 as Regional Sales Manager and has over 25 years' experience in the design, specification and promotion of door entry and access control systems. As Regional Sales Manager for Videx, Neil was responsible for promotion of the company's systems throughout Scotland...

HID Global's EDGE EVO and VertX EVO™ controller platform enhances networked access control solutions

HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the production release of its next generation EDGE EVO and VertX EVO™ controller platform that brings intelligence and decision-making to the door for advanced and highly customisable networked access control solutions. EDGE EVO and VertX EVO offer an open and scalable development platform for the deployment of a wide range of access control functionality, including remote management option...

SeSys demonstrates a range of innovative solutions using MOBOTIX technology at Counter Terror Expo in London

SeSys' innovative Torch camera has been deployed in counter terror situations across the globe MOBOTIX partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has successfully exhibited at the recent Counter Terror Expo in London with a £7,500 MOBOTIX display stand it won during a recent partner promotion. The "MOBOTIX Live Demo Station Promotion” ran from January 2012 through to March, awarded the partner that met individual quarterly sales targets with a MOB...

HID Global mobile access control pilot with Arizona State University recognised by NACCU

For the pilot, ASU staff and students were given NFC smartphones containing HID Global’s SIO technology HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company’s mobile access control pilot with Arizona State University (ASU) has been recognised by the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) with the organisation’s inaugural Innovative Technology Award. The award was given to ASU in recognition of the...

HID Global and ASSA ABLOY will jointly showcase their higher security physical access control at IFSEC 2012

HID and ASSA ABLOY will demonstrate its technologies, products, solutions in Stand C50 in Hall 4 HID Global and its parent company ASSA ABLOY, trusted leaders in solutions for the delivery of secure identity and door opening solutions will jointly showcase their world-class products and solutions for migrating to higher security physical access control at the IFSEC International exhibition Birmingham, UK from 14 - 17 May. The two companies continue their commitment to technol...

MOBOTIX announces Group’s key figures for the first half of fiscal year 2011/12

MOBOTIX's revenue growth for the first half of fiscal year 2011/12 amounted to 11% MOBOTIX AG, a supplier of high-resolution, network-based video security systems, announces the Group’s key figures in accordance with IFRS for the first half of fiscal year 2011/12 (October 1, 2011 to  March 31, 2012) ahead of time. In the current fiscal year 2011/12 the MOBOTIX Group recorded a strong second quarter with revenue growth of 18% compared to the prior year. Revenue grow...

Honeywell to showcase its MAXPRO and Galaxy Flex security solutions at IFSEC 2012

The MAXPRO Cloud solution is a hosted service that gives organisations access to their video surveillance anywhere Honeywell announced the latest updates to its MAXPRO and Galaxy Flex security solutions as well as third party solutions to be demonstrated at the IFSEC 2012 International security trade show taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, from 14th to 17th May 2012 - Stand E80 in Hall 4. Visitors to the stand will be able to see first-hand...

RISCO Group to showcase its axesplus access management solution at IFSEC 2012

axesplus enables security officers to manage their access control system from anywhere in the world RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, has launched the axesplus access management solution. Based on distributed intelligence and advanced cloud computing technology, axesplus is designed to meet the stringent security requirements of high-end, multi-site and multi-tenanted deployments. axesplus is based on RSP, RISCO's Software-as-a-Service platform...

Paxton to showcase its security solution Net2 Entry at IFSEC 2012

Net2 Entry is designed to be the simplest system, in-keeping with Paxton’s reputation in access control Paxton, market leaders in intelligent access control, will bring their brand new security solution, Net2 Entry, to IFSEC 2012. Net2 Entry is a smart, simple door entry system and marks a dynamic, fresh direction for Paxton. Paxton have chosen to showcase Net2 Entry at IFSEC 2012 ahead of its release later this year to give customers a sneak preview of the breakthrough...

Videx introduces a new VR Vandal Resistant Ex Series keypad to its keypad range

Videx Security has introduced a new VR Vandal Resistant Ex Series keypad to complement the EX keypad range. The keypad features a tough 12 gauge stainless steel fascia, which fits into the company's 4000 Series modular vandal resistant door entry systems.  The VR Vandal Resistant EX Series keypad is designed for both external and internal installations and includes backlit metallic keys. The keypad can be either surface or flush mounted and combined with an intercom, video intercom or sta...

SALTO launches XS4 electronic lock with keypad for increased levels of door security

The XS4 electronic lock with keypad is a brand new product that provides increased levels of security and control. For doors where extra security may be required, it offers users a choice  of multiple security authentication methods to control access including proximity card, combined use of a PIN code + proximity card or a separate keypad code. Designed for use in schools, colleges, universities, student dorms, airports, government buildings, military installations and for use on any door...

Dortronics’ new 5278 Series of touchless switches utilises optical infrared technology

Dortronics' new 5278 Series of proximity activated switches help users maintain a sanitary environment Dortronics Systems, Inc. today at ISC West unveiled its new 5278 series of proximity activated switches with industry-leading functionality and design to help users maintain a sanitary environment. The economical solution for touchless ingress/egress utilises optical infrared technology, allowing a simple wave of the hand to activate the switch. “When utilised wit...

Dortronics names Vihon Associates as manufacturers rep for its line of access control solutions

Vihon Associates will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi Dortronics Inc. announced a new manufacturers rep for its line of access control solutions. Effective as of March 1st, Vihon Associates of Roswell, GSA and Tullahoma, TN will represent Dortronics in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. “Vihon has the experience and resources to strengthen our current business relationships in the region and also bring us new opportunities,&...

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