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The MOBOTIX AG Supervisory Board appointed Hartmut Sprave as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and reappointed Klaus Kiener as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for another three years. Hartmut Sprave succeeds Dr. Oliver Gabel, who had resigned in November, and his experience includes many years in software and hardware development. He is expected to take up his role by 1 September 2018 at the latest.  In 1991, he co-founded MacroSystem Digital Video GmbH and had served there as CTO...

Checkpoint Systems, a global supplier of Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), RFID solutions and Alpha High-Theft Solutions for the retail industry, introduced the Alpha OptiLok, its next generation of specialised tags for eyewear protection. The new hard tag offers an improved and refined design to enhance the ease and speed of application/removal without any security compromises. It is based on a well-proven adjustable grip mechanism used in previous eyewear tags, but with an ingenious lock...

The Lenel BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem, a complete cloud-based, keyless mobile credential management platform from Lenel, continues making door access faster and more convenient with a new smartphone app that anticipates user’s door selections, reducing authentication time. Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem includes an intuitive mobile app, innovative multi-f...

Invixium, a manufacturer of next-generation biometric products for enterprise access control, time and attendance and smart home markets, introduced its IXM TITAN at ISC West 2018 (booth #6109). TITAN incorporates facial recognition and fingerprint or finger vein biometric modalities into one multifunctional device capable of access control, time tracking, video surveillance and video intercom applications. “Biometric authentication is now relevant and continues to trend across many marke...

Morse Watchmans, a provider of key control solutions, is now bringing their extensive key management expertise to help organisations keep valuable assets secure. At ISC West 2018 Morse Watchmans will be showcasing their RFID-powered asset management system, AssetWatcher, at booth #12109. “AssetWatcher gives our customer control over the management of important assets, including mobile devices, weapons, tools, and many other important items,” said Fernando Pires, CEO at Morse Watchma...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, opens this week’s RFID Journal Live! conference and exhibition with the industry’s first tamper-evident beacon for IoT applications, HID’s award-winning solutions for fire & safety compliance, and its location services and condition monitoring solutions for smarter operations. The company is showcasing its broad portfolio of identification and sensing technologies in HID booth #1007 at the Orange County Conventio...

Altronix and ZKTeco USA have recently teamed up to deliver a new access control and power integration solution that simplifies board layout and wire management, greatly reducing installation and labor costs. Designed and manufactured to seamlessly integrate with ZKAccess C3 and inBio access control panels, Trove2Z2 provides the versatility and flexibility to easily configure and install access systems.  Easy system installation “Our collaboration with ZKTeco USA provides system des...

People and vehicle access control specialists Nortech will be on hand to demonstrate some of its products at the Norbain South West Roadshow 2018 in Newport, scheduled to take place next month. Ideal for businesses that want to know more about people and vehicle access solutions and their benefits, the company will be displaying its new uPASS Target Antenna, an additional long-range identification solution, which is used alongside its uPASS Target Reader.      Nortech...

ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is the largest converged security event of the year, constantly evolving to educate security professionals on the tools and skills needed to protect against today’s emerging cyber and physical security threats, and the anticipated ones of tomorrow. Following SIA’s research to develop the Security Megatrends™ – an annual research project that reports on the top trends reshaping the security industry – S...

International Procurement Services (IPS) will be exhibiting the full range of Research Electronics International (REIUSA) government-level electronic countermeasures equipment at the forthcoming ‘Closed’ Home Office event, Security & Policing 2018. Security & Policing will take place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hampshire, UK from the 6th to the 8th March 2018. Information security solutions On Stand D19, International Procurement Serv...

Dallmeier, a solutions provider for the casino industry, has announced that the recent ICE show in London was extremely positive for the company. “Our new CAT product was extremely well received by the major European casino operators who had attended live product demonstrations during the show,” said Konrad Hechtbauer, Dallmeier’s Project & Application Development Director. “This successful show edition has proven to us our plans to extend our CAT product offering in...

Card manufacturer and ID specialist Databac Group will unveil market-leading solutions for card printing and visitor management at the 2018 SICUR exhibition. Highlights of its stand include CardExchange software for visitor management and card production, and Matica XID8600 desktop card printer and the latest advancement in RFID technology. Both modules of CardExchange software will be shown by Databac at the show. The producer module allows users to create templates, connect to multiple databa...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that the power-rankings for web technologies of the year, based on independent research conducted by the technology survey company W3Techs, have identified IdenTrust as the fastest-growing digital certification authority in the world. IdenTrust has issued more than 33% of all SSL certificates worldwide and protects 15.2% of all websites in existence. IdenTrust digital certificates provide critical security services to secure th...

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, the must-attend marketplace for the Asian gaming-entertainment industry, returns this May to deliver a three-day showcase of leading-edge products, services and technologies. Its upcoming twelfth edition – for which 95% of show space has already been booked – is set to return to Macau, the heart of Asian gaming. Widely renowned as one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming regions, Macau recently marked its 17th consecutive month of year-on-year g...

As physical stores look to push the boundaries of retail design, demand for non-intrusive security systems at the store entrance/exit is growing. Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of source to shopper solutions for the global retail industry, has responded with the launch of an underfloor RFID antenna, UF-1. Delivering the same market-leading quality as Checkpoint’s more traditional EAS antennas, but using unique, patented RFID reader technology, the UF-1 system offers a large read range, wi...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has partnered with Phunware, an enterprise mobile software company, to deliver integrated mobile access control platforms that offer easy-to-use applications for both multi-family residential property managers and residents. SALTO Systems is a global manufacturer in battery-operated RFID locking systems supplying its solutions to a variety of industry verticals including multi-family residential, healthcare, education, transp...

MARSS has announced an important contract for its RADiRguard smart perimeter surveillance system. The contract, with an unspecified Middle Eastern Government, is for a critical national infrastructure installation and provides for the protection of a 12km high-security perimeter. RADiRguard is a smart perimeter surveillance system combining multiple sensors and complementary technologies inside a single intelligent unit. Behavioural analysis software It is the first, all-in-one perimeter surve...

STANLEY Product and Technology, a division in Stanley Black & Decker and global provider of security and access control solutions, will be exhibiting at Skydd & Säkerhet, which takes place between the 24th-25th January at the MalmöMässan trade fair and convention centre in Malmö, Sweden. The last 12 months has been a period of considerable activity for STANLEY and Skydd & Säkerhet provides the perfect opportunity to meet directly with integration partners an...

Suprema, a global biometrics and security company, showcased CoreStation, the world's most advanced biometric-based centralised access control solution at Intersec 2018. At the show, Suprema also showcased showcased its fingerprint reader and RFID/keypad readers, as well as updated BioStar 2, an access management software. Intelligent Door Controller The new Suprema CoreStation is an intelligent door controller, which provides advantages of biometric-enabled security over centralised access c...

Former Managing Director (MD) of Defence and Intelligence for Lockheed Martin, Andy Madge, has joined the Managing Board of Frequentis UK, taking over responsibility for the UK and Ireland subsidiary of Frequentis AG. The phased handover from existing MD John Gurney will conclude John’s 18 successful years with Frequentis to begin his retirement in early spring. Frequentis UK is active in the United Kingdom and Ireland markets with projects in all Frequentis business segments –...

Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of source to shopper solutions for the global retail industry, has announced a radical shake-up of its range of electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas, with the introduction of a revolutionary new electronics platform. Unveiled at NRF’s Big Show, NEO will deliver enhanced detection and connectivity to retailers, enabling them to improve store operations. The powerful new electronics represent a seismic shift in the way radio frequency-based (RF) EAS...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, announced a new version of its Credential Management System (CMS) that digitises smart card technology, expands the use of digital certificates in credentials and reaches new platforms that plastic cards don’t reach. The new ActivID CMS 5.0 makes it possible for people to be authenticated for digital access without using a physical smart card. Ultimately, HID’s new CMS will help strengthen capabilities to prevent data b...

The next level in hotel lock engineering for hospitality, Ælement Fusion, is packed with innovative features including a JustIN Mobile application for mobile access with NFC and BLE engine, SALTO BLUEnet wireless technology for real-time access control management and the SALTO Virtual Network (SVN) data-on-card technology. RFID-compatible electronic lock SALTO’s new Ælement Fusion is an electronic lock with a sleek round reader that eliminates lock hardware on the door by en...

The latest version of ProAccess SPACE is the biggest software release ever for SALTO Systems. The release is a major update to the world’s most advanced hotel electronic locking operating system, bringing new experiences and hundreds of features. The latest SALTO ProAccess SPACE access control management software release is the most powerful version yet. 100% web-based and mobile-capable with powerful multi-tasking features, ProAccess SPACE is a simple-to-use access control software for m...

Global Net Solutions (GNS), an innovator in facilities-based smart security and business intelligence solutions unveiled its S-Badge, a revolutionary IoT-based security solution designed to improve safety and tackle insider threats and breaches in high security environments, such as airports, hospitals, school districts and college campuses, government agencies and more.  The S-Badge solution is the world’s first security system leveraging a multi-sensor Bluetooth low energy beacon,...

Rapid growth of globalisation has led to attraction of a large number of visitors in the organisations on a daily basis. These visitors include suppliers, customers, potential new hires, sales representatives, guests, government officers, employees’ relatives and sometimes a completely unknown person. One of the critical challenges for any organisation is efficient and thorough checking of every visitor entering the premises. For overall safety and enhanced security of an organisation, it...

Identiv, Inc. announced the company has entered into a distribution partnership with Development Trading Company (DTC), the first and leading security printing and services company in Saudi Arabia. In partnership with DTC, Identiv will bring its portfolio of highly secure smart card reader technology and credentials to the Middle East for the first time. This global expansion reflects Identiv’s goal to make affordable, high-security access and identification solutions universally available...

There is no doubt that most organisations attract large numbers of visitors. Modern, growing businesses are always concerned with keeping their physical and logical data secure. Depending on a few security guards and sign-in sheets doesn’t ensure security of your premises. Gone are the days when registers were used for the visitor sign-in process. When considering premises protection, it is important to choose a security system that can provide security throughout the premises effecti...

The newly-launched ANDRE Advanced Near-field Detection Receiver from Research Electronics International (REI) is helping to prevent fraud at exam testing sites. Commonly used for counter surveillance operations and intelligence protection, the ANDRE is now also helping educators prevent cheating during examinations by detecting covert electronic transmissions. Radiofrequency detection According to Brazilian news reports, eleven individuals were arrested last year for using electronic devices d...

Widely used in over 180 countries and regions around the world, Dahua’s products and solutions must be able to meet the demands of tough environments such as snowy mountains, plateaus, deserts, wetlands, rainforests and coastal regions. In order to achieve robust performance in the environment for which they were designed, Dahua’s products have undergone rigorous tests to meet very tough standards which in most cases exceed the normal industry practice and the datasheet specification...