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Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc. (S&G), a division of STANLEY Security, announces the S&G® Model 2890B Pedestrian Door Lock (PDL) – the first lock of its kind in the security industry designed to meet U.S. Federal specification FF-L-2890B, adopted in 2012 – is now the first device in the industry to receive approval from the General Services Administration (GSA) of the U.S. Government for SCIF Locks 2890B, types I, II, III, and IV. S&G 2890B pedestrian door lock The S&am...

Southwest Microwave, Inc., a leading global producer of integrated electronic perimeter intrusion detection systems, has received government certification from the United Kingdom’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) for its INTREPID™ MicroPoint™ II intelligent fence-mounted perimeter intrusion detection sensor. Fortification of critical national infrastructure sites Focused on the protection of national security and to reducing vulnerability of the UK...

(see bigger image) Access control market in Brazil is forecast to decline by 1.2% in 2015 and decline by another 0.8% in 2016 before growth returns in 2017 Blake Kozak, Principal Analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS Inc., in his research note discusses about the current state of the Brazilian market for electronic access control. While the 2014 Brazilian market for electronic access control equipment reached an estimated $92 million, the latest informati...

Nick Bartlett (L) and Simon Wilson (R) are the new Business Development Manager & National Sales Account Manager respectively ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has appointed a new National Sales Manager and Business Development Manager, strengthening its electromechanical team. Developing mechatronics Having worked for ASSA ABLOY for 11 years with brands including ASSA, UNION, Adams Rite and Trimec,...

Texecom has recently revamped and enhanced its UK wireless kit offering. Designed to provide more performance and more value than previous wireless offerings, Texecom’s 5 new 32-zone wireless kits simplify the Premier Elite wireless kit range, making selecting the right Ricochet-enabled wireless kit even easier than before. Compatibility All Texecom wireless kits are based on the Premier Elite 48 platform, offering up to 32 Ricochet enabled wireless zones in wireless, self-contained and...

Zaplox, a market innovator of advanced Mobile Key Services for the global hospitality industry, has integrated its solution with SALTO Systems, providing hotels and their guests with unmatched convenience and superior satisfaction. As a result, Zaplox will be the first Mobile Key Services company to announce its integration with SALTO Systems. This strategic global partnership allows any property with SALTO BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) enabled locks installed to easily implement mobile access fun...

ESX recently announced its 2016 convention in Fort Worth, TX from June 8-10 The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) - the national trade event where electronic security and life safety dealers, integrators, and monitoring professionals connect, learn, and prepare for the future wowed attendees at its 8th annual event in Baltimore at the Baltimore Convention Center June 24-26. Once again, providing the perfect blend of networking, education, and technology focus, the event drew the...

Wavestore, a manufacturer of open platform Video Management Software (VMS) that is able to unlock the full potential of integrated security solutions, has appointed Glenn Fletcher as Head of Sales. Previous experience Glenn has worked within the electronic security sector for twelve years, seven of which with Milestone where he was UK and Ireland Country Manager. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to provide leadership for Wavestore’s talented sales team,” said Glenn. &...

GPM have supported the event by supplying comprehensive promotional media at zero cost in order to raise over £800 Celebrating Yorkshire day on Saturday 1st August and raising funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity, security industry PR & Marketing specialists, Graeme Powell Marketing (GPM), supported Lessian Motors to host the first ever Ilkley Rally and Run. On the day, participants drove their vintage, classic, and performance cars around 100 miles of...

Galaxy adds four new manufacturers’ rep firms to handle sales and support activities in markets Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has partnered with four new manufacturers’ representative firms to handle sales and support activities in markets that continue to show rapid expansion opportunities for the company. The new representative firms The new rep firms include: Bongiorno & Associates, I...

Wireless locks react in a heartbeat with the new Aperio® V3 platform. For organisations looking to supercharge unlocking speeds, ASSA ABLOY’s new generation of battery-powered locks pack more powerful electronics and guarantee faster response times. And that means less time wasted hanging around at the door. Instant remote unlocking commands “Using the new V3 platform, remote unlocking commands pass from system to door almost instantly,” says Gareth Ellams, Aperio® Bu...

Honeywell MAXPRO Cloud integrated video surveillance and access control security system wins ESX award The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) - the national trade event where electronic security and life safety dealers, integrators, and monitoring professionals connect, learn, and prepare for the future - announced the winner of ESX 2015 TechVision Challenge. ESX continues to highlight next-generation technology in the electronic security and life safety industry. This year, ESX...

Adams Rite will also focus on installing the -eForce 3090P/C (Prox/iClass) keyless entry Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is exhibiting its newest electronic access control solutions for the locksmith community at the ALOA 2015 Security Expo. The company is highlighting electrified options that are simple to install and result in vastly improved access control at ASSA ABLOY booth #101 in the Reno Events Center, July 24-25. Latest enhancements Three important upgrades...

Martin Woodhouse will support and manage projects and distribution channels across EMEA, Asia and America Traka, the key and asset management specialist, has appointed a new International Sales Director, to build on the company’s success overseas. Martin Woodhouse joined Traka in January 2015 as International Sales Director to support and manage projects and distribution channels across EMEA, Asia and America. Woodhouse has worked in the security industry for over 15 ye...

Residential sector will be the key driver of overall electronic lock category growth Rita Liu, analyst for Security and Building Technologies at IHS Inc., in her research note discusses about the Chinese market opportunity for electronic locks. China’s electronic lock market is forecast to grow quite fast at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 percent, from 2015 through 2019. The residential sector will be the key driver of overall category growth, with a CAGR o...

In her new role, Ms. Agromayor will collaborate with Altronix team on current and future marketing initiatives Altronix recently appointed Amelia Agromayor to the position of Sales and Marketing Coordinator to assist in managing and supporting the company’s continually expanding marketing, advertising and internal sales-related activities. Ms. Agromayor joins Altronix with a diversified background in the professional security market. After spending several years with In...

Following the close of the transaction, Milre is expected to operate within Allegion’s Asia Pacific region Allegion, plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through its subsidiary Allegion Luxembourg Holding & Financing S.à r.l, to acquire Milre Systek Co., Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year. Milre is a leading security solutions manufacturer in South Korea, focused on producing high...

Marks USA appoints Jeffrey Holbrook and Thomas Masterson as eastern and western regional sales managers Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Holbrook and Thomas Masterson as Eastern and Western Regional Sales Managers, respectively, reporting to Marks VP Sales, Bill Sporre. Jeffrey Holbrook joins Marks USA as its Eastern Regional Sales Manager, having worked prior in the architectural doo...

Magenta Security will be present at major events held in the Royal Parks over the Summer As thousands of people flock to the London Royal Parks this summer, Magenta Security Services has warned people of the security risks they may face. Magenta Security Services provided security services to the Royal Parks for many years having first been awarded the contract to provide guarding solutions to the nine parks by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in 2007, 2...

DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced the new Aquila™ Micro product from Liteye Systems, Inc. as the first commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) thermal payload to receive a “Powered by DRS” product accreditation. Developed in collaboration with Unmanned Experts, Inc., and utilising DRS Technologies’ advanced thermal imaging technology, the Aquila Micro is the first in the new line of thermal imaging UAV payloads from Liteye Systems. The “Powe...

The enhanced alliance renders i-Alarmsysteme a key and cross DACH regional IRIS AoIP distributor With the announced 2018 ISDN and PSTN sunset, the demand for the IRIS Alarm over IP products starts to grow exponentially across Germany. To answer this growing demand Chiron Security Communications AG extends its existing and successful relationship with i-Alarmsysteme into Germany. This enhanced alliance renders i-Alarmsysteme a key and cross DACH regional IRIS AoIP distributor....

SimonsVoss CEO Bernhard Sommer will continue to lead the business Allegion, plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through its subsidiary Allegion Luxembourg Holding & Financing S.à r.l, to acquire SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH from HgCapital. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year, subject to regulatory approvals. SimonsVoss, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is an electronic lock company with a l...

Nedap developed a presentation about the innovation and integration of the new software release – AEOS v3.1 At IFSEC, Daryn Flynn, UK Security Business Manager, presented at the Innovation centre and highlighted why the modular software (think ‘apps’) design of Nedap has never been more relevant. For those wanting to build security solutions that will offer performance today but also longevity and future adaptability, read on... The 3 i’s – IFSEC...

Channel partners have found Zwipe Demo Kit valuable to both conduct testing & for end user presentations Zwipe recently announced the launch of its new Channel Partner Program with more than 10 initial partners already established, covering US, Europe, Middle East, Russia, Africa and Mexico. The Zwipe Access Card, which provides an on-card fingerprint scanner with 3D capacitive technology directly on a proximity or smart card, recently named best product for user authe...

As a key member of the Harmony Alliance, GJD shared stand space with other members creating the 'Harmony Village' GJD, one of the world’s most innovative leaders in British manufacturing and design of professional external detector equipment including Clarius® Infra-Red and White-Light LED Illuminators recently exhibited at IFSEC 2015 on stand F1160. GJD proudly showcased its latest intruder protection solutions consisting of IP surveillance, wired and wireless detec...

Study reveals that more than one in four British businesses suffer loss, disruption or inconvenience as result of security breaches A comprehensive study conducted across four European countries by YouGov for Vanderbilt reveals that more than one in four (28%) of small and medium sized British businesses have suffered loss, disruption or inconvenience as a direct result of physical or cyber security breaches. Yet while cyber security arguably gets the lion’s share of me...

Event is expected to play a catalytic role through the display of technologies, products & services Recognising Africa as the next global economic growth factory, the Convergence Africa World 2015 expo is coming to Nairobi, Kenya from 17 - 19 June 2015. The annual international series of Convergence India expos are created and staged by Exhibitions India Pvt. Ltd, a leading trade promotion organisation from India. Meaningful interface between governments, businesses,...

Magenta Security MD Abbey Petkar believes it will be many more months before the legislation is bought into force A leading Hounslow based security provider has expressed its disappointment over the lack of progression with the introduction of the SIA Business Licences. Particularly its absence from the Queen’s Speech. Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, believes it will be many more months before the legislation is bought into force due to the...

Latest Aperio wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon & L100 have been integrated into Johnson Controls P2000 access control system Global diversified technology and industrial leader, Johnson Controls has partnered with Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, to enhance its P2000 security management platform. Access Control’s latest Aperio® wireless cylinders, PINpad escutcheon and L100 – the world’s first complete wireless security lock, have al...

deister will have its consultants on the stand along with technical team to discuss any needs and demonstrate products Darren Harrold, UK Director says “IFSEC 2015 gives us the opportunity to demonstrate a set of truly connected systems. We can show people how their building can be managed from front door to back with the ease of working with one set of products, a single software and a company with 35 years of knowhow.” Single manufacturer, single point of contac...