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Securitech to showcase school security products at ISC West 2015

Highlights at the event include QID (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, LEXI control trim, and host of other solution-driven products Leveraging their many years of expertise in high security locking devices for commercial, government, school and medical facilities, Securitech’s exhibit at ISC West 2015 is a showcase of innovation and industry firsts. Highlights include the ground-breaking QID™ (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock that, with one press of...

Counter Terror Expo 2015: Abloy UK to exhibit electric locks and LPS-rated padlocks

Visitors will be able to get an interactive demonstration of Abloy’s number of electric locking solutions Abloy UK is showcasing its PROTEC2 CLIQ system, range of compliant and secure electric locks, and LPS-rated padlocks at Counter Terror Expo (CTX) 2015. CTX is the largest international event to mitigate threats, protect against terrorist attacks and understand current modern day risks in a secure environment.  Counter Terror Expo 2015 Taking place at London&rs...

Ingersoll-Rand to release its Q1-2015 results

Chairman & CFO will hold a conference call for analysts & investors on same day Ingersoll-Rand plc will release its 2015 first-quarter financial results on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 7 a.m. ET. On the same day, Michael W. Lamach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Susan K. Carter, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will hold a conference call for analysts and investors, beginning at 10 a.m. ET, to review the company’s results. A rea...

Securitech and ECKey to showcase stand-alone electronic door locks at ISC West 2015

Securitech and ECKey recently announced a complete line of VIZpin-enabled, stand-alone electronic door locks Securitech, a leading US-based producer of security door hardware, and ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced a complete line of VIZpin®-enabled, stand-alone electronic door locks. Planned for Q2 of 2015, several of Securitech’s most popular electrically released locks will be available in VIZpi...

HID Global to demonstrate ActivID Tap authentication solution at RSA 2015

ActivID Tap Authentication is designed to improve security and user experience across a wide range of enterprise applications HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently introduced the ActivID® Tap Authentication™ platform for convenient and secure multi-factor authentication to cloud applications and web services. HID Global’s new ActivID Tap Authentication for Microsoft enables users to simply tap their smart card to laptops, ta...

Dahua Smart Lock series for superior residential security

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduces Smart Lock series to the market with new appearance and excellent performance. Provides  superior residential security Dahua Smart Lock is the electronic lock and key system designed to deliver superior security protection for the residential. The Smart Lock family incorporates three models which are ASL6101, ASL8101 and ASL8112, and three colors can...

Vicki Hawkes appointed as Alpro Southern Area Sales Manager

Vicki will be based in Worcestershire area and will cover the South of England dealing with Alpro’s considerable OEM base Alpro Architectural Hardware (A division of IEC Limited), based at Poole Dorset have appointed Vicki Hawkes as their new Southern Area Sales Manager. Vicki will be based in the Worcestershire area and will cover the South of England dealing with Alpro’s considerable OEM base. Previous work experience Vicki was previously Area Sales Manager wit...

ASSA ABLOY releases electromechanical locking system – CLIQ range for professional market

ASSA, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK is providing an intelligent electromechanical locking system to the professional market with its innovative CLIQ™ range. The range is ideal for use in corporate office spaces and headquarters, improving security, despite restrictive budgets without the associated cost and complexity. The range consists of electronic cylinders in various shapes and sizes and intelligent user keys with CLIQ™ Remote solution – an acces...

ECKey releases VP1 dual mode access control reader

ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Bluetooth readers and access control systems, has announced the release of its VP1 Dual Mode Reader. ECKey announced the launch of their VP1 “Dual Mode” Reader, which is a complete electronic access control system that eliminates the hassle and expense of panels, cards, readers, software and networks.  It works with VIZpin, their cloud-based SaaS (Security as a Service), that lets you send, revoke and monitor electronic keys anytime from a...

PERCo LB-series electromechanical locks

Nowadays electromechanical mortise locks are considered to be an inherent part of modern office access control systems.  Office internal door lock is to provide its aesthetically pleasing exterior, be easy-to-install and have a sufficient forced entry protection class.  Suitability: PERCo has designed a unique series of mortise electromechanical locks for doors located in premises with high requirements for design and appearance, such as offices and conference rooms. The main pecul...

Global Security Asia 2015 welcomes over 5,000 visitors & 200 exhibitors from 32 countries

GSA 2015 addressed key issues surrounding the ISIS threat to the region Global Security Asia (GSA) 2015 concluded its 6th successful iteration in Singapore. The event, which ran from 3-5 March 2015 at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcased the latest trends and technologies in homeland security and addressed the key issues surrounding the ISIS threat to the region. Demonstration from exhibitors: The exhibition saw more than 5,000 visitors over thre...

Genetec SV-32 network security appliance availiable through new distribution relationships

Genectec™ a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions, today announced that its SV-32, a security appliance that provides native support for video surveillance and access control capabilities, is available through new distribution partnerships in the US. The SV-32 appliance comes pre-installed with Genetec’s flagship open platform security system, Security Center, allowing end-users to deploy their choice of a unified security solution, or a standalone access contr...

Software House partners with Stratus Technologies to enhacne C•CURE access control platform

Software House offers an even higher level of 24/7 protection Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, offers an even higher level of 24/7 protection with the transition to Stratus Technologies’ everRun Enterprise and Express v7.2 fault tolerant business continuity solutions for its C•CURE 9000 and C•CURE 800/8000 access control platforms. “Maintaini...

Allegion signs two-year agreement with China Vanke

Allegion will offer tailored products and service to the high-end residential developers in China Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, announced that Allegion Security Technologies (China) Co., Ltd., the subsidy of Allegion in China, has successfully signed a two-year strategic cooperation agreement with China Vanke Co. Ltd., which is the largest residential developer in the world. With the advantage of its global leading innova...

Allegion acquires Zero International technical solutions brand

Zero’s suite of products will allow Allegion to emphasise on green building applications Allegion Plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through Schlage Lock Company, to acquire Zero International Inc. Zero, a technical solutions brand, is a recognised leader in door and window products for commercial spaces. Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley said that Zero is a va...

ISC Singapore awarded Security Agency license status

The new license enables ISC to offer a portfolio of services to events and venues across Singapore Integrated Security Consultants Ltd (ISC Group) has announced that ISC Singapore has been awarded Security Agency license status, enabling the company to offer its full portfolio of security and crowd management services in the country. This important milestone is another step on the journey taken when the company expanded into Asia in 2013. Since then, ISC Singapore has bee...

Zaplox enters strategic partnership to incorporate mobile keys into SimonsVoss lock solution

Zaplox’s strategy is teaming up with SimonsVoss to offer additional customer benefits & efficiency SimonsVoss is technology leader within digital locking and access control systems, with customers in many different lines of business. Zaplox mobile keys are now part of the SimonsVoss solution, an important and strategic partnership that opens up new markets in both Europe and Asia. ”We are very happy to have our mobile keys integrated in SimonsVoss’ l...

Nedap AEOS 3.1.4 release introduces intercom integration with Commend intercom

Nedap launches AEOS 3.1.4, introducing intercom integration with Commend intercom. As a result of this integration AEOS not only instantly shows who is at the door, but at the same time verifies this person via the intercom. Controlled access can subsequently be given. ‘Giving controlled access is one of the tasks most frequently performed by receptionists and security guards’, says Arjan Bouter, Sales Manager at Nedap. ‘In the Graphical Alarm Handler of AEOS they already had...

Grosvenor Technology releases SATEON 2.8 access control system with Galaxy Intruder and Simplex fire panel compatibility

SATEON, the 100% browser based access control system from Grosvenor Technology, has received a new update adding even greater functionality and compatibility. The access control system boasts integration with a growing list of hardware, and with release 2.8, SATEON can now seamlessly communicate with Galaxy Intruder and Simplex fire panels along with Aperio wireless lock systems. Adoption of wireless electronic locks will continue to grow rapidly as end users become familiar with the benefits...

ASSA ABLOY expands profile in Middle East following successful involvement at Intersec 2015

The most requested ASSA ABLOY products at Intersec were wireless technologies SMARTair™ and Aperio®. SMARTair™ Successful involvement at Intersec 2015 saw ASSA ABLOY further expand its profile in the fast-growing Middle East market. ASSA ABLOY demonstrated key wireless access products and shared its own market research with attendees. Key sales trends for 2015 include the rise of IP-enabled wireless devices, as well as increasing interest in open standards and...

SALTO and Maxxess announce strategic partnership

The collaboration brings together SVN with eFusion to deliver an integrated platform for managing access points SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire-free and wireless access control technology, and Maxxess, a U.S.-based, global corporation recognised for its award-winning security software, recently announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration brings together SALTO’s Virtual Network (SVN) with Maxxess’ universal security management software, eFusion to deli...

ASSA ABLOY to exhibit latest wireless access control innovations at Intersec Dubai 2015

Wireless access control from Aperio, SMARTair and CLIQ will take centre-stage at the event The global leader in door opening solutions, ASSA ABLOY, will be exhibiting the latest wireless access control innovations from Aperio®, SMARTair™ and CLIQ® in Hall 2, Stand G12 at Intersec Dubai 2015. Chris Bone, Vice President Access Control Solutions at ASSA ABLOY EMEA, says: “The key advantage of wireless access products is that they allow you to get farther into...

TESA’s electronic locks displayed at HOSTELCO 2014

TESA's electronic locks can be opened through smartphones or tablets From the 20th to the 23rd of October TESA Hotel has participated in the Hostelco exhibition in Barcelona. Hostelco has established itself as an essential international platform in a sector that shows the first real signs of recovery after years of crisis. It is the perfect catalyst for suppliers and customers, within hospitality market, becoming one of the most important European events. The fair has bee...

SALTO adds Clay Wall Reader to its line of cloud-based electronic locking solutions

The Clay by SALTO hardware line is about to welcome a new member into the family: the Clay Wall Reader. Thanks to its breakthrough design, the Clay Wall Reader provides an ideal access control solution for installation in places where an electronic lock cannot be fitted. This can include fences, lifts, mechanical doors, parking barriers and so on. Suitable for use indoors or out, the Clay Wall Reader reads encrypted data on its operating Clay Tag and communicates this to the Wall Reader’...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Silvana and Metalika in Brazil

Silvana and Metalika represent the Group’s first major acquisitions in the large Brazilian market ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Silvana, a leading lock company, and has acquired Metalika, a leading steel fire door company, both located in Brazil. The acquisitions significantly increase the Group’s footprint in Brazil. "I am very pleased that Silvana and Metalika are joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. Silvana and Metalika represent the Group’s firs...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control UK enters into partnership with Schneider Electric

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors Global specialist in energy, Schneider Electric has partnered with ASSA ABLOY Access Control UK, to enhance its Continuum building management system. ASSA ABLOY latest Aperio® wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon and L100 – the world’s first complete wireless security lock - have all been integrated into the Schneider Electric access control product line. ASSA ABLOY’s Aperi...

Kwikset integrates SmartCode locks with Logitech’s new Harmony Living home automation devices

Kwikset, the leader in residential security, announces that its line of SmartCode™ locks will be a part of Logitech’s new Harmony Living Home lineup of entertainment and home automation devices. Logitech’s Harmony® Living Home brings together a wide array of compatible brands, such as Kwikset™, Honeywell®, Lutron®, Sylvania® and many others, to create one centralised and integrated system for home control. Kwikset’s line of innovative SmartCode&tra...

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locks saves money on energy and maintenance costs

For a system that's cheap to run and quick to install, you need Aperio® wireless locks Looking for the best way to give your facility a security boost? For a system that's cheap to run and quick to install, you need ASSA ABLOY Aperio® wireless locks. Standard wired security doors stay locked thanks to a magnetic lock paired with a reader. Their magnets are powered by electricity, via an always-on mains connection. Aperio® wireless locks are different. They ru...

Assa Abloy Aperio wireless access control helps overcome master key replacement

With Aperio®, it takes a few seconds to issue or revoke cards from a computer or a smartphone A mechanical master key system is expensive to run, because of its inflexibility in changing access rights and secure key management costs. Losing a master key means replacing mechanical cylinders and keys right across your facility. There's no shortcut. How many replacement keys did you order last year? Every lost key costs you time and money—and an instant replacement is...

Abloy achieves LPS 1654 Issue 1 SR Level 4 for its new SERIES 6 range of padlocks

Abloy is excited to announce a UK first for padlocks in having achieved LPS 1654 Issue 1 SR Level 4 for its new ABLOY SERIES 6 range. Intentionally designed to meet the security needs of the UK Infrastructure network. The 1654 Issue 1.0 is the latest LPCB standard for physical security and is seen as the ultimate test for padlocks incorporating the most stringent physical attack tests. The LPCB works with industry and government bodies to set the standards needed to ensure that fire and secur...