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AES to exhibit at IFSEC International, NFPA and Electronic Security Expo 2016

AES will have booths to inform people regarding various product releases and upgrades AES Corporation, the manufacturer of long-range wireless private mesh radio alarm communication products and services, will be exhibiting at many of the industry’s events during June 2016 including Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in Fort Worth, TX; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in Las Vegas, NV; and IFSEC International in London, UK.  Stop by the AES booth to learn mo...

ESA chooses National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund as primary recipient of ESA Gives Back charity

ESA Leadership Summit was held in May in Chandler, AZ during which over $1,400 was raised for NLEOMF The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announces that it has chosen the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund as the primary recipient of this year’s ESA Gives Back charity.  The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is dedicated to honouring and remembering the services and sacrifices of law enforcement officers in the United States....

PSA Security Network to distribute E-LINE by DIRAK’s premium access control solutions

DIRAK’s access control solutions are designed specifically for IT/server racks and outdoor enclosures DIRAK, Inc. has announced that it has entered into a partnership with PSA Security Network to distribute E-LINE by DIRAK’s premium access control solutions designed specifically for IT/server racks and outdoor enclosures. PSA Security Network is the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, composed of the most progressive security integrators through...

Nedap demonstrates open standard for electronic offline locks at IFSEC 2016

Standardisation means that customers can use multiple electronic offline locks and handle them in the same way Nedap Security Management, the developer of the first open security management platform AEOS, is demonstrating the open standard for electronic offline locks at both the Nedap and the Assa Abloy stand at IFSEC 2016. Visitors to stand F1475 in Hall S7, at Excel, London, from 21st-23rd June will have the opportunity to see a live demonstration of the Open Security Stand...

Access solutions can impact sustainability performance across the full life-cycle of a building

Embedding sustainability within any organisation requires a broad, strategic perspective. Scrutiny should include the physical infrastructure itself: According to the IEA, buildings consume around 30% of global energy. These considerations are already part of many architecture and design workflows. The demand for green building certifications, for example, is growing among decision-makers in the built environment space, according to a recent survey of 4,000 professionals.  Building life-c...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control demonstrates live integrations with Aperio at IFSEC 2016

ASSA ABLOY Access Control will demonstrate the new features of the leading Aperio product line ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is demonstrating live integrations with Aperio at IFSEC 2016. Products and integrations Visitors to stand E1100 in Hall S7, at Excel, London, from 21st-23rd June will have the opportunity to see the new features of the established, leading Aperio product line, as well as live integr...

Digi Security Systems designs and deploys integrated electronic security systems for corporate environments

Digi offers completely integrated solutions for corporate environments Digi Security Systems, a leading provider of integrated electronic security systems, announces that its integrated electronic security solutions for large corporations feature centralised management across a geographically dispersed footprint. Digi offers completely integrated solutions for corporate environments, including IP video, video analytics and business intelligence, electronic access control and i...

Tyco Security Products debuts integrated SALTO lock solution for access control

The C•CURE 9000/SALTO solution is ideal for access control systems that require varying levels of security for interior and exterior access points Tyco Security Products announces the integration of its C-CURE 9000 security and event management system from Software House with SALTO offline locks for seamless access control of an entire building through a single user interface. Interior and exterior security The C-CURE 9000/SALTO solution is ideal for access control...

Door & Hardware Federation Safety Diploma scheme completed by 700 people

Safety is top of mind for these delegates who took part in the most recent industrial door Safety Diploma course More than 700 people have now successfully completed safety training since the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) first set up its Safety Diploma scheme. Scheme expanding to wider range of industries This number is set to rise significantly following the expansion of the scheme to cover a wider range of industry sectors. The DHF pioneered the Safety Diploma sche...

IFSEC 2016: VCA’s out-of-the-box video analytic solutions help installers and remote video monitoring centres to generate new revenue streams

At the show will be the new thermal bullet IP camera, Bridge appliance, and uTrack solution; which are all equipped with VCA’s analytics software VCA’s credentials as a total solutions provider of video analytics solutions for the electronic security sector will be on show at IFSEC International 2016. VCA will be showcasing three new analytic solutions on stand F1210. Each provide opportunities for users to achieve maximum benefit from their investment in video su...

Farpointe adds MIFARE DESFire EV1 technology by NXP Semiconductors to its line of Delta smart cards

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that it has migrated to MIFARE DESFire EV1, the next generation of smart card technology by NXP Semiconductors, in its line of Delta smart cards. Access control system manufacturers, integrators and dealers will be able to tout greater security over MIFARE Classic smart cards because MIFARE DESFire EV1 uses 128 AES encryption, the same as used by the U.S. federal gov...

Fluidmesh retains Osborn Sales Solutions and Intelligent Marketing as manufacturer’s rep firms to meet growing demand for wireless products

Fluidmesh has retained the two firms to meet growing demand for its wireless products Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, has retained two more manufacturer’s rep firms to meet the growing demand for its wireless products which enable outdoor and large-scale applications of the Internet of Things. Expanding security product portfolio Fluidmesh is pleased to welcome Osborn Sales Solution...

ASSA ABLOY Portobello facility achieves zero waste to landfill verification from Carbon Trust

The verification confirms that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their handling or disposal ASSA ABLOY UK’s primary manufacturing site has achieved verification from the Carbon Trust that it provides a zero waste to landfill operation. The Portobello site, based in Willenhall, in the West Midlands, has achieved the verification, confirming that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their h...

Identiv’s Tag On Metal Media RFID Label for library applications launched at RFID Journal LIVE! 2016

Identiv’s 13.56 MHz TOM Media RFID Label addresses the need to monitor and track electronic devices used in library industry Identiv, Inc. recently announced the launch of the newest addition to its RFID Library Labels product offerings, the TOM® Media Label, at RFID Journal LIVE! 14th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. RFID Journal LIVE! is the world's largest and most important event focused on RFID and related technologies. RFID Library Labels...

Picosens introduces Quantum physically coded key as an alternative to RFID and wireless locking systems

Picosens develops a quantum physically coded key as an alternative to RFID and wireless for the locking systems of the future. The solid and rod formed Quantum Key – an innovative new development from the company Picosens – comprises a stainless steel body which carries a code that is neither visible nor touchable. After reading the key code inside a special reader unit any typical electronic locking mechanism can be operated. The key is passive and operates without wireless or magn...

Freedonia study: Security products and services demand in US education market to reach $2.5 billion in 2020

Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures Demand for security products and services in the education market is expected to rise 3.4 percent annually to $2.5 billion in 2020. Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures, as the most significant security upgrades tend to occur when new buildings are constructed or during large-sca...

Master Locksmith Association offers advice on facility management, safety and security

Electronic access control systems can often also be integrated into “time and attendance” recording devices With the vast amount of people visiting large public sector buildings on a day-to-day basis, security is paramount. The facility must be managed correctly to limit criminal activity, injury and costly claims. Conducting detailed security checks To ensure the facility you are in charge of is as secure as possible whilst not impeding safety, executing thoroug...

Magenta Security appoints additional 35 security guards to meet client requirements

Magenta has started working with a number of new organisations to provide security services & extend contracts Magenta Security, one of the UK’s fastest growing private security firms, has strengthened its security guarding team on the back of a series of new business wins.  Increasing demand for security guarding services In recent months, Magenta has started working with a number of new organisations to provide security services, as well as extending contrac...

VIVOTEK and VIDEONETICS to deliver integrated license plate recognition solutions in India

With VIVOTEK IP cameras, Videonetics offers real-time, video analytics processing for detection and tracking of people VIVOTEK, a global IP surveillance provider, recently announced a strategic business partnership with VIDEONETICS, one of the fastest growing Indian video management & analytics software companies. These two companies have collaborated for many years to deliver greater capabilities in integrated License Plate Recognition (LPR) and have already implemented s...

Convergint Technologies announces acquisition of Enion AG Integrated Security Solutions

The joint organisation provides a diverse range of service-based solutions supported by highly experienced workforce Convergint Technologies, a worldwide leader in service-based systems integration, recently announced the acquisition of Enion AG Integrated Security Solutions. Enion offers reliable, innovative, and cost-effective security solutions tailored to the complex needs of its clients. Convergint’s business expansion With a location in mainland Europe, the acqu...

Magenta expands security guarding team on the back of extending business contracts

Magenta's new security guard recruits will benefit from full training and a raft of employee benefits Magenta Security, one of the UK’s fastest growing private security firms, has strengthened its security guarding team on the back of a series of new business wins. Expanding security team In recent months, Magenta has started working with a number of new organisations to provide security services, as well as extending contracts with existing clients. As a result, i...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control appoints Gareth Ellams as Managing Director

Gareth will continue ASSA ABLOY's journey of integrating with third party OEMs to provide innovative access control solutions ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions has appointed Gareth Ellams as its new Managing Director. Gareth has twenty years of experience working in the security industry, including two years at ASSA ABLOY where he launched a number of new products into EMEA including Aperio® L100. Cost-eff...

BSI releases private label Centurion AM Acousto-Magnetic Electronic Article Surveillance systems

Best Security Industries (BSI), a premiere provider of certified, pre-owned and private label electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems and engineered IP video solutions, recently announced the addition of a new line of private label Acousto-Magnetic (AM) Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems, branded Centurion AM. Various configurations available The Centurion AM Systems come in a variety of configurations including stand-alone pedestals, door frame mounted and concealed loop solu...

Secutech 2016 to accommodate five specialised pavilions highlighting key technologies in Taiwan

Secutech is one of the most influential international exhibitions for electronic security, home security, info security and fire & safety Taipei will become the focus of the international security industry again as the 19th edition of Secutech is set to commence next week at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The show is renowned as one of the most influential international exhibitions and conferences for electronic security, home security, info security and f...

HID Global integrates Seos technology and SureID identity management programs

HID and SureID integration enables organisations to verify the identity of vendors, contractors to increase security HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and SureID, Inc., a leader in identity management programmes and solutions, recently announced a technology alliance that combines HID Global’s breakthrough Seos® credential technology with SureID’s high-assurance identity management programs. These programs provide organisations...

Carrie Eastwood joins Kings Security as Head of Sales for Guarding division

Her new role will see her grow both the manned and mobile security services of Kings Security Carrie Eastwood has joined Bradford based Kings Security, the largest privately owned provider of security systems in the UK, as head of sales for the business’ guarding division. Focusing on manned and mobile security services Carrie brings over 13 years of industry experience to her new role having previously worked for businesses including Securitas, VSG and The Keyholding...

Panasonic's new European solutions company focuses on utilities, transportation and logistics markets

The new PSSEU will be led by Tony O’Brien who has over 20 years of experience in enterprise solutions Panasonic has recently announced the creation of a new European solutions company that will bring together its various business products and develop world class solutions for its customers, offering a single point of contact and accountability. Panasonic System Solutions Europe (PSSEU), a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe, founded on 1 April 2016, develops market s...

Morse Watchmans key management solutions upgrades to be demonstrated at ISC West 2016

Morse Watchmans’ ISC West exhibit demonstrates how its advanced key management systems create an integrated state-of-the-art security system Product enhancements that add convenience and network security, and an expanded list of integrations and connectivity with leading access control solutions are just some of the innovations featured by Morse Watchmans this week at ISC West. Also on display is a new video that captures the essence of the industry-leading key managemen...

Dortronics showcases door control solutions for cleanroom installations at ISC West 2016

Dortronics demonstrates 4000 Series mantraps, WR5276 switches, 1107xEDR maglock and 5278 touchless switches Dortronics Systems is highlighting a variety of products ideally suited for cleanroom installations this week at ISC West (Booth # 1037). A number of these solutions have recently gained significant traction in pharmaceutical laboratory and other sensitive manufacturing applications where maintaining sterile, secure environments is critical. “Dortronics has comple...

Seagate introduces Innov8, world’s first USB-powered desktop hard drive with 8TB capacity

Seagate Technology Plc., a world leader in storage solutions, recently announced the launch of Seagate® Innov8™, the world’s first USB-powered desktop hard drive. Seagate Innov8 features innovation from the inside out with its industry-leading 8TB capacity, trend-setting Ignition Boost Technology and expressive design. Convenience and capacity There is still an abundance of consumer electronics that require an external power supply, placing a premium on power outlets. With adva...

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