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 Honeywell's new facility provides security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topicsHoneywell announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Training Centre of Excellence (TCoE) in Purmerend, The Netherlands. The facility is designed to provide security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topics covering the specification, installation, maintenance and monitoring of security systems. The courses, which are...

 Idesco Oy and Norfello Oy have formed an agreement to work together for developing advanced solutionsIdesco Oy, a leading RFID company based in Finland, and software company Norfello Oy have formed an agreement to work together for developing advanced solutions. The goal of these companies is to increase the RFID technology based applications with advanced possibilities of wireless readers and their remote control through internet.The base of this cooperation is in couple of years of commo...

Nedap and Hitachi worked together to integrate finger vein verification into the Nedap access control system AEOSNedap and Hitachi have worked together to integrate finger vein verification into the Nedap access control system AEOS.Finger vein recognition is a relatively new biometric technology. Each individual's vein pattern is unique and thus provides an excellent biometric identifier. Finger vein recognition works by shining infrared light through the finger. The infrared light is absorbed b...

SALTO System's latest road show discussed the current state of the access control market SALTO System's latest road show at St Edmunds College, Cambridge, briefed security professionals from across East Anglia on the current state of the access control market and where the latest technologies are heading.An audience of consultants, specifiers and end users including representatives from most of the Cambridge University Colleges including Magdalene, Newnham and Trinity Colleges as well as Norfolk...

The Mayflex Team, from left to right, Sarah Trout, Liz Evans, Jason Rudge, Kenny Presly and Martin EcclestonMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has successfully raised over £1500.00 for Acorns Children's Hospice. Acorns cares for children who have life limiting or life threatening illnesses and their families across the Midlands region, at its three hospices in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and through a community team.The compa...

 All EU states including the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland are to issue biometric passportsTop security experts from Shred-it warn of the need to be vigilant as the UK Identity and Passport Service commits to embrace fingerprint and face recognition technology at its borders.As of 29 June 2009, all EU states, including the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland, are required to begin the process of issuing new passports containing biometric elements, including facial images and...

 Ron and Gabriel Shiller from BadgeCom and Hanspeter Kündig, Area Sales Manager at LEGICBadgeCom GmbH, supplier of card printers, credentials and personalisation services, is a new partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd. The results of the partnership are new printer and chip card solutions, which incorporate the LEGIC contactless smart card technology. BadgeCom is thus reacting to the constantly high demand in Europe for LEGIC based products.As a supplier of comprehensive card solutions, B...

Maxim Saveliev, Sales Manager and Ivan Zharkov, Technical ManagerSamsung Techwin's professional security division has further expanded its team to provide support for the company's growing list of customers in Russia and CIS.Maxim Saveliev joins Samsung Techwin as Sales Manager having previously worked with Pelco for three years as Project Sales Manager. Prior to Pelco, Maxim was Sales Manager for Luis+.Ivan Zharkov, who has been appointed Technical Manager, has considerable technical knowledge...

 HID Global's naviGO™ software version 1.37 has received Veracode's highest possible rating, 'AHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that its naviGO™ software version 1.37 has received Veracode's highest possible rating -- "A" -- for its application security level. Veracode's rating shows that naviGO has been tested against industry-standard benchmarks such as the Common Weakness Enumeration...

 Brivo Systems announced the appointment of John Szczygiel as Executive Vice President Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced the appointment of John Szczygiel as Executive Vice President, Business Development. Szczygiel will lead Brivo's North American Sales Team and will spearhead strategic business initiatives within Brivo and across The Duchossois Group of companies, Brivo's parent company"This year marks Brivo's 1...

SeeView is demonstrating how to build business long-term with MilestoneSeeView Security, Inc. (SeeView) announced recently that it has achieved certification from Milestone Systems as a Platinum Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Milestone XProtect™ Enterprise and XProtect Corporate, industry-leading open platform IP video management software. SeeView is a premier provider for installation, monitoring and maintenance of access control, electronic security, video surveillance and broadband...

 Gemalto continued to be far and away the market leader, accounting for more than the next three companiesNumber three smart card manufacturer Oberthur Technologies (up 1.4% YOY in 2008) closed the gap on Giesecke & Devrient in second place last year to less than one percent market share difference following its acquisition of XPonCard. However, the latest market analysis from IMS Research shows that the German company, after reporting record turnover and profits in 2008, maintained its...

The new purpose-built office complex of access control specialist SALTO Systems MexicoA purpose built office complex close to the ocean-front in Cancun has become the new home of access control specialists SALTO Systems Mexico, following the relocation of its corporate headquarters.The brand new building provides increased office space and considerably more product storage capacity, which will enable SALTO Systems Mexico to carry a much larger stock profile. The building also facilitates a...

 The system's built-in web server allows end users to manage the system anywhere an Internet connection is available Honeywell today introduced a version of its popular NetAXS web-based access control panel ideal for small installations. The new NetAXS™ 2-door web-based control panel provides all the security of an access control system with the convenience of managing it via a web browser. The panel allows users to protect as few as two doors and add more panels as needs change. In a...

Kami Schiller, Director of Strategic Accounts, HID Connect™ HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has created a new position to proactively work with Dell™ to address simplifying IT security for the mobile workforce. Both HID and Dell recognise that the use of the physical access control card is converging with other applications, including providing secure access to the...

  Mr. Charles Cousins joins Genetec as Managing Director-Asia Pacific and will head the Singapore office Genetec announced recently that the company is opening a sales office in Singapore as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The Asia Pacific (APAC) market needs physical security and public safety solutions that are flexible and innovative, and the timing is perfect to start promoting Genetec's solutions more aggressively in this market. Mr. Charles Cousins joins Genetec...

 Panasonic System Solutions Europe showcased an exciting array of security products and technologiesPanasonic System Solutions Europe (PSSEU) was once again a leading figure at IFSEC this year with an exciting array of security products and technologies including new additions to Panasonic's acclaimed i-Pro range and advanced Network Video Recorders (NVR) Solutions.Carrying on from the success of its Super Dynamic technology, the exhibition saw the launch of Panasonic's new Super Dynamic 5...

"Customer First" initiatives allow customers to share their views and opinions about the security marketHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently demonstrated its “Customer First” initiatives during IFSEC 2009 in a forum designed to engage customers and empower them to share their views and opinions about the security market, as well as about HID Global and the products and solutions the company p...

Rosslare's products were greeted with wide enthusiasm at SecuTech 2009Held at the new and modern "Taipei World Center" located at the Nangang area, the 12th International Exhibition for Total Security Solutions was bigger and better than ever! For the sixth time in a row, Rosslare showcased its products in an eye-catching booth, drawing present contacts, prospective customers and business partners alike.With several new launches to boost, Rosslare's products were greeted with wide enth...

Salto systems provides best access control flexibity SALTO Systems reports this year's IFSEC show was its best ever with a substantially greater increase in top quality visitors to its stand, generating high level end user enquiries and other quality new business leads.Concentrating the entire stand on the launch of the new SALTO wireless access control system paid dividends for the company. Great interest was shown in the new product, which combines the efficiency of both on-line and off-line...

IndigoVision has developed new integration modules for its IP-CCTV solutionIndigoVision has developed a number of new integration modules for Bosch, MAXxess and Software House access control products, as part of its complete end-to-end IP Video system. These modules allow true integration with third-party systems to provide a totally IP-based security solution, encompassing CCTV, access control and intruder alarms amongst others.'Control Center', IndigoVision's Security Management Software, can...

  Bosch Security Systems is introducing a new series of flush-mount Premium-sound Ceiling Loudspeakers Superior music and speech reproduction meets the most demanding public address requirements: ♦ High-quality music and speech reproduction ♦ EVAC compliant ♦ Excellent bass response ♦ Complete range for every application Bosch Security Systems is introducing a new series of flush-mount Premium-sound Ceiling Loudspeakers delivering superior...

 Quaddrix gave a full demonstration of its latest openQ IP Developments at Expo Security Mexico 2009 This past April, Quaddrix was proud to be a part of the Expo Security Mexico 2009. This event proved to be a very successful show for Quaddrix in their ongoing attempt to expand their business around the globe. This EXPO itself had record attendance of dealers, distributors, manufacturer's and end-users.Around 500 people visited the Quaddrix stand and received a...

Frankie brings over 10 years of experience in telecommunication, physical access control industries PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the appointment of Frankie Man as Chief Representative, Greater China. Frankie Man brings over 10 years of management, sales and market development experience in the Telecommunication, Physical Access Cont...

Bosch has launched the new Security Knowledge Base Bosch has officially launched their new Security Knowledge Base - a global technical support database full of articles, tips, and solutions.You can access this incredible new tool anytime, anywhere through the Internet via a PC or smart phone-or you can download it right to your laptop. The new Security Knowledge Base has an intuitive user interface, so you can search the database, browse solutions by product area, research terms in the glo...

  Environmental protection key to Bosch corporate policyFor more than 25 years, the Bosch Board of Management has made environmental protection part of our corporate policy. In fact, in 2007, 40 percent of the Bosch Group's patent applications were related to environmental protection and resource conservation. In 2008, we acquired majority stake in Ersol Solar, a diversified solar company. We are also an active member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, an organization that helps promote...

  Siemens is to rationalise and consolidate a number of its productsAt a time when most manufacturers are increasing prices in order to combat reducing revenues and high import costs, Siemens Building Technologies has taken a more strategic view, which offers direct benefits to its customers. As a result of continually monitoring and evaluating its entire product portfolio Siemens is to rationalise and consolidate a number of its products, whilst still providing customers with the choi...

 Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals to add to the contribution to their success in Italy Recognising the massive potential in Italy for its professional security products, Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals.Fabio Andreoni, who has been appointed Country Manager, was previously with Sony where, as Business Development Manager for the Visual Communication division, he has successfully contributed to the development of the Video over...

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 Nedap Security Management and ASSA ABLOY collaborate to bridge the gap between mechanical locks and access control systemsNedap Security Management has been involved as first company to integrate Aperio Technology. The security management system AEOS constitutes a good platform to support Aperio products due to the open architecture and because it is based on the latest IT technology.Aperio is a new technology developed to upgrade mechanical doors and wirelessly connect them to an existing...