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WavestoreUSA releases version 5.40 of its video management software

WavestoreUSA will participate in Secured Cities and ISC East this month WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for professional surveillance applications, announces the release of Version 5.40 of its cost-effective, user-friendly video management software, a platform that delivers more flexibility and systems functionality. As with previous versions of WavestoreUSA VMS, enhancements have been made to ensure V5.40 is the most intuit...

HID Global to demonstrate latest additions to its secure identity solutions at CARTES & IDentification 2013 in Paris

HID will unveil the latest additions to its secure card issuance portfolio that include entry level printers and solutions HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, continues to drive innovation at next week’s CARTES & IDentification event in Paris. During the show, the company will unveil the latest additions to its secure issuance portfolio that include new, entry level printers and card personalisation solutions with enhanced features and c...

Identive announces revenue increase by 14% year over year in Q3-2013 results

Identive’s improved performance in Q3 is a positive backdrop to its transition Identive reported its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) ended September 30, 2013. Highlights of the quarter included: New management team begins simplification and focus of business 14% revenue growth year over year Achievement of $0.6 million adjusted EBITDA Gross proceeds from private placement of $7.1 million Strong demand for our cloud-based SaaS and NFC consumer product...

LEGIC and Kaba to join Swisscom for NFC-based ID services in Switzerland

Swisscom and LEGIC are currently working together in order to create a mobile ecosystem for the Swiss ID market Three Swiss market leaders have started to close a big gap in the NFC world. Thanks to the cooperation between Swisscom, LEGIC and Kaba, it will soon be possible in Switzerland to safely and easily integrate time and attendance recording and access control into the daily business processes using Near Field Communication. As the biggest Swiss mobile service provider,...

IDTechEx Research survey indicates RFID market to reach $7.88 billion in 2013

IDTechEx Research expects 3.1 billion passive UHF RFID tags to be sold this year According to a new RFID sector survey by IDTechEx Research, the RFID market will increase from $6.98 billion in 2012 to $7.88 billion this year, and will reach $23.4 billion in 2020. This includes tags, readers and software/services for RFID cards, labels, fobs and all other form factors – for both passive and active RFID. The market for RFID has grown steadily despite the economic meltdown...

Proxim launches new Tsunami 825 rugged radio

Proxim launched the all new Tsunami 825, a very compact, high power, rugged radio that leverages the advantages of MIMO radio innovations and Proxim’s proprietary Wireless Outdoor Routing Protocol (WORP) to provide QoS class of service for delivering voice, video and data applications. Designed for maximum performance and ease of use, the Tsunami 825 provides a plethora of features with support for 5.150 to 5.925 GHz, thereby making it ideal for video surveillance and WISP applications....

HID Global’s ActivID Authentication Appliance wins Most Innovative Security Product award by the European Banking Forum

HID Global’s ActivID Authentication Appliance provides a unified and integrated authentication platform for banks HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its ActivID Authentication Appliance has been selected by the European Banking Forum (EBF) organisation as the winner of the Most Innovative Security or Risk Service or Product in the 2013 Retail Banking Awards – Security and Risk. Judges included key experts in the ban...

Navtech Radar to feature its AdvanceGuard wide area surveillance solution at TranSec 2013

AdvanceGuard will be shown with the new Predator TC100 day/night camera from 360Vision At TranSec 2013, Navtech Radar will feature its award winning AdvanceGuard wide area surveillance solution in a live busy environment, in the middle of Hammersmith Road in Central London. AdvanceGuard will be shown with the analytical control software suite, Witness and integrated with the new Predator TC100 Day/Night camera from 360Vision. Keith Chapman, Head of Global Sales at Navtech Rad...

Hytera celebrates its 20th anniversary with over 600 of its partners in Shenzhen, China

At the ceremony, Hytera announced the launch of its latest DMR standard radios, PD50X and PD60X Hytera Communications Co., Ltd. started the celebration for its 20th Anniversary in Shenzhen, China. More than 600 partners and customers from over 50 countries were present at this three-day event. The event was heralded by an elite forum, PMR Industry Forum on October 10th, at which industry professionals shared their insights towards PMR technologies. Thomas Lynch, Associate Dir...

Zebra Technologies announces Zebra Commerce for retailers and field service organisations

Zebra Commerce encompasses a suite of hardware devices, software applications and services Zebra Technologies Corporation, a recognised global leader in products and solutions that extend real-time visibility into business operations, recently announced, Zebra Commerce, a new brand that encompasses a suite of hardware devices, software applications, and services targeted at mobilising the operations of retailers and field service organisations. Zebra Commerce brings together...

Elbit Systems to present an array of cutting edge solutions at DSEi 2013

Elbit Systems will launch MRJ - Electronic Warfare system, ELSAT2000E Satellite Communications at the show At the upcoming Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) 2013 exhibition, set to take place in London ExCel from 10 -13 September, Elbit Systems (Booth S8-220) will present an array of solutions, providing an excellent opportunity for visitors to view displays, demonstrations and video presentations of the Company’s latest generation systems and core bu...

System Sensor’s latest frequency notification appliances meet the NFPA 72 requirements

System Sensor has launched new low frequency notification appliances that meet the NFPA 72 requirements for all commercial sleeping spaces that begin in 2014. "For people living in states and regions that have adopted the 2010 or 2013 edition of NFPA 72, all new commercial sleeping spaces will be required to utilise an audible device that produces a low frequency tone centred around 520 Hz effective January 1, 2014," says Rebecca Peterson, System Sensor Product Marketing Manager. "Many of our c...

HID Global expands SlimFlex Tag family of broadband UHF RFID transpoders

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has expanded its SlimFlex™ Tag family of broadband UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders with the addition of the new SlimFlex Standard 200 and Standard 301. Designed for flexibility and durability, SlimFlex Tag transponders are among the most versatile UHF RFID tags available, enabling greater adaptability for a range of RFID tag placement options. The SlimFlex Standard 200 and Standa...

HID Global selected as prime contractor for the USCIS Permanent Resident Card

HID Global will be responsible for the secure production, delivery and storage of up to two million Green Cards in 2013 HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency of the US Department of Homeland Security, has selected the company as the prime contractor for the USCIS Permanent Resident Card – commonly known as the “Green Card.” Chosen for its capabilities in d...

New SALTO Systems office in Bologna to support company’s growth in Italian market

The new SALTO office will also enable customers and partners to attend presentations and in-house training SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire free and wireless access control solutions, have opened a new office in Bologna to support the company’s continued growth in the Italian market. Located in a central area of the city, the focus for the office will be sales and technical support for the Italian market, concentrating on supporting dealers and end users as well as...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Vice President to present at the Every Building Conference and Expo

Rick White, vice president at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a featured lecturer at the conference Attendees at the Building Owners and Manufacturers Association’s (BOMA) Every Building Conference and Expo taking place at the San Diego Conference Center June 23-25 will gain insight in wireless and mobile technology and platforms. Rick White, vice president and products business leader of electronics at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a featured lecturer...

NEC Corporation to showcase Public Safety Solutions at IFSEC South Africa 2013

NEC will showcase facial recognition, hybrid finger identification and video surveillance technologies NEC Corporation recently announced its participation in IFSEC South Africa 2013, from 18 to 20 June 2013 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. “Supporting African government and business to build a better, smarter and safer society with innovative Public Safety solutions is our top priority,” said Eugene le Roux, Managing Director, NEC Afric...

SALTO launches two new versions of its GEO electronic cylinders

Specially designed to be compatible with European and Swiss locks and lock cases that use a cog wheel locking mechanism, the new models can be installed almost anywhere and with any type of door. Two different types of cog wheel cams are available for EU profile mortise locks: cog wheel cam 10 teeth and cog wheel cam 13 teeth. Both offer a choice of RFID carrier including: iButton, Legic Prime, Legic Advant, Mifare, DESfire , Mifare Ultralight C. Contactless versions are also NFC compatible. T...

HID Global achieves ATEX certification for its Logi Tag family of RFID tags

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced it has achieved ATEX certification for its field-proven Logi Tag™ family of industrial radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that are highly water, chemical and shock resistant, and withstands peak temperatures. This certification adds to the company’s expansive offering of innovative IN Tag™ and industrial Glass Tags that are certified for safe use in potentially explosive environments. ATE...

CIVINTEC demonstrates its Intelligent Access Control Solution at IFSEC 2013

The solution also offers a broad portfolio of access readers and terminals CIVINTEC exhibited at IFSEC 2013 from May 13-16, 2013 at the NEC Birmingham earlier last week. It gave live demonstrations on its unique Intelligent Access Control Solution combined RFID Mifare DESFire with NFC smart phone and Biometric technology for a variety of security and safety applications such as time attendance, visitor management, including membership to track and auto control staff’s wo...

HID Global’s German card manufacturing operation achieves Secure Printing certification from Intergraf

The certification applies to plastic cards, ID badges, ePassport datapages and chip cards including RFID HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced that its card manufacturing operation in Rastede, Germany has earned the Security Management System for Secure Printing certification from Intergraf, the leading global standards body for the security printing industry. The certification validates the achievement of a strict security standard for securit...

Response Electronics to launch new range of home security products at IFSEC 2013

miGuard enables a whole new approach to DIY home security and remote monitoring/control IFSEC 2013, NEC, Birmingham - Response Electronics Ltd announces the launch of a complete new brand and new range of technologically advanced home security and home automation products, miGuard. With modern living in mind and designed to meet the most challenging of security needs, the products not only look cool and sleek, but enable a whole new approach to DIY home security and remote mo...

HID Global demonstrates new proof-of-concept Virtual Intercom application at RFID Journal Live!

HID is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag SDK HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag™ Services Software Developer Tool Kit (SDK). Operating within the Trusted Identity Platform™ (TIP), HID Trusted Tag Services is the company’s latest NFC in...

HID Global showcases its portfolio of RFID solutions at RFID Journal LIVE

HID Global is demonstrating its extensive suite of RFID transponders at the Orange County Convention Center HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is showcasing its broad portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies division, including its new SlimFlex™ Laundry tag at this week’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition. HID Global’s advanced and innovative SlimFlex™ Lau...

DRS unveils its compact, low power design HF switch matrix

DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently that it has released the latest generation high-performance switch matrix, a module that connects electronic signal inputs and outputs, such as an antenna to a receiver. Dubbed the SI-9332, the switch matrix is packaged in an industry-leading compact, lightweight, low power design. Its chassis uses only one-tenth of the rack space of comparable units, weighs less than 18 pounds, and consumes less than 130 watts of power. Deve...

ASSA ABLOY showcases new additions to its Aperio wireless access technology range at IFSEC 2013

ASSA ABLOY’s new additions to the range includes Aperio SE, Aperio L100, Aperio Sensor AS100 and Aperio PINpad Escutcheon IFSEC 2013 (Hall 4 Stand C40 and C50) – May 13–16, 2013 – Access your world: together, ASSA ABLOY and HID Global technologies help millions of customers to access their world securely. ASSA ABLOY’s global leadership incorporates the combined power of award-winning technology from leading brands HID Global, ABLOY, Yale, Mul-T-Lo...

SALTO launches GEO Swiss profile cylinder range for door security

SALTO has developed and launched a brand new SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) Swiss profile cylinders range for doors with a Swiss round profile cylinder mortise lock. Designed for use in applications such as switch solutions for garage doors or elevator panels, the new SALTO GEO Swiss profile standard cylinder is available with an inside thumb turn option or for doors where extra control is needed a double control (entrance & exit) function. It also has different cam options: 15mm cam...

Proxim expands its ORiNOCO family of WLAN access points with the AP-8100

Proxim Wireless Corporation, a global leader in advanced indoor and outdoor radio systems, recently introduced the latest member of the ORiNOCO family of enterprise-class Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) access points – the ORiNOCO® AP-8100 (http://www.proxim.com/products/enterprise-wireless-lan-wi-fi-mesh). "The ORiNOCO AP-8100 has an arsenal of features that makes Proxim access points a great product for enterprises," said Martin Bauer of Bauer Audio, who has deployed ORiNOCO acce...

SALTO Systems launch new product catalogue

SALTO will showcase its GEO cylinder, XS4 electronic escutcheon and Aelement RFID lock at IFSEC 2013 SALTO Systems, world leaders in wire free and wireless access control solutions, is launching its new product catalogue packed with the company’s innovative and exciting range of RFID access control products. With the launch of a new cloud based access control solution at IFSEC 2013 (stand D40 and A50 – both in Hall 4) as well as several other new products, SALTO h...

Fluidmesh unveils latest wireless radio offering for outdoor wireless IP backhauling

Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless backhauling systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the release of its newest radio offering - the FM1200 VOLO. "This is the latest generation of Fluidmesh radios engineered for outdoor wireless IP backhauling, the result of a decade of ground-breaking research in wireless communication, " says Cosimo Malesci, co-founder and Vice President of Marketing for Fluidmesh. "We have worked hard to de...

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