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Morpho biometric readers now interface with OnGuard access control system through BioManager by Identity One Morpho (Safran), through its U.S. company MorphoTrak, has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Morpho biometric access readers now interface with the OnGuard access control system through BioManager middleware by Identity One. Lenel, a market leader in access control security, is a part...

Mr. Raefield has over thirty-five years of experience in security industry Viscount Systems (VSYS), a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, announced recently that the company has appointed Mr. Dennis Raefield as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of February 17, 2014. Mr. Raefield has been a board member for Viscount since November of 2011. Mr. Raefield replaces Mr. Steve Pineau, who has resigned from the company effective immediately. "I want to...

The new CA3000 software provides robust access control functionality and seamless integration with alarms ContinentalAccess, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., has recently released new CA3000 version 2.9 software, that not only provides robust access control functionality and seamless integration with alarms, locking and a growing list of video systems, but offers a host of many new sought-after features including; the ability to run the CardAccess 3000 and asso...

Brian joins Keyscan with over 25 years of robust experience in the public and private sector security arenas Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce Brian Shrake has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, US Mid-Atlantic region. In his role Brian will be responsible for managing all Keyscan sales and distribution initiatives in Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. “We welcome Brian to his new role with Keyscan,&rd...

David D. Petratis, chairman, president and CEO will conduct a conference call for analysts and investors Allegion plc, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, released its 2013 fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. ET. On Thursday, February 20, David D. Petratis, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Patrick Shannon, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will conduct a conference call f...

Allegion will operate a 45,000-square-foot integrated plant in Bogota, Colombia Allegion plc, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced the acquisition of certain assets of Schlage Lock de Colombia S.A., the second largest mechanical lock manufacturer in that country with revenues of approximately US$12 million. The acquisition of certain assets of the privately-owned company, which has distribution in other South and Central American cou...

The HID and Plasco solutions has enabled DPS to enhance campus security and safety HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company’s secure ID card issuance solutions, combined with solutions from Plasco ID, a leading integrator and provider of card-based ID systems, has enabled Dayton Public Schools (DPS) in Dayton, Ohio to increase classroom attendance, while enhancing campus security and safety by including new visual s...

IHS estimates the world market to be valued at $5.2 billion in 2013, including products such as electromagnetic locks, and exit devices IHS has recently released its first industry report on the mechanical and peripheral locking devices market. IHS estimates the world market to be valued at $5.2 billion in 2013 which includes products such as electromagnetic locks, electric strikes, mechanical locks, exit devices, and accessories. Mechanical locks accounted for the largest por...

The new factory has an increased capacity of nearly 40%. Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, has finalized the expansion of its North American industrial site located in Brossard, nearby Montreal (Quebec - Canada). The new factory has an increased capacity of nearly 40%. A vast range of pedestrian and vehicle equipment, including security entrance lanes, turnstiles, perimeter security, parking barriers are manufactured at this site....

ALPR systems work by using cameras with optical recognition capabilities to identify vehicles and grant access The growing adoption of automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology is having an adverse impact on the vehicle entrance control industry, specifically the vehicle barrier and off-street parking systems markets. According to IHS, the presence of ALPR technology is increasing the most for toll ways and off-street parking garages, which is negatively impacting...

Cain is responsible for all finance functions as the company expands its business Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a 35-year reputation built on innovation and customer service, has named Kelly Cain as the company’s Chief Financial officer, effective immediately. Cain will serve as a core member of the Matrix Systems leadership team, responsible for all finance functions as the company expands its business in both emerging and establ...

AlliedBarton increased its military hiring efforts by 12% in 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, hired more than 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2013, fully supporting their Hire Our Heroes initiatives. To reach military hiring goals, AlliedBarton works closely with military organizations such as the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency established to develop...

The SharpEye solid-state radar allows authorities to control the area Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of navigation and surveillance systems, is delighted to announce the permanent installation of an S-Band SharpEye radar and antenna on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. An Australian territory, located 2,600 kilometres northwest of Perth, Christmas Island has been regularly used by immigrants and asylum seekers as a pathway to obtaining refugee stat...

Detex Corporation, an industry leader in the manufacture of life safety and security door hardware for commercial buildings, offers battery-powered alarm systems that guard against propping doors open. For educational facilities, the system assures that doors left open by mistake or intent won’t defeat the whole security system. The EAX-300 Door Prop Alarm can be field-set for door prop times ranging from one second to four minutes, with a 15-second default. After the time selected, a 100...

The zoo expanded CyberLock to other habitats and is using it to limit who has access to which animals Security in wildlife parks and zoos is important for the protection of not only the animals, but the employees and visitors, too. A west coast zoo in North America installed the CyberLock system in an effort to better manage access to habitats of dangerous animals, starting with the reptile exhibit. Even before CyberLock, enclosures housing venomous snakes have been marked wi...

2GIG by Linear, a leading developer of security and home automation systems, and Telguard, a provider of cellular alarm communications and interactive services, together announce that Telguard's HomeControl interactive solution for Go!Control panels is now available to security dealers. Fully integrated with the 2GIG Go!Control wireless panel, HomeControl gives users the ability to remotely arm and disarm their security system, and offers Z-Wave control and integrated video surveillance. For ad...

Kevin is a 15 year veteran of Linear, having previously served as engineering manager Linear LLC, leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Kevin Ward as product line manager in charge of garage door operators, gate operators, and telephone entry systems. Kevin is a 15 year veteran of Linear, having previously served as engineering manager in the company's Grand Rapids, MI location....

Cartell is pleased to introduce the solar-friendly GateMate (CP-3) self-contained Free Exit System, offering the lowest stand-by current draw in the industry. The primary concern in a solar gate system is to provide enough solar power to accommodate the duty cycle of the system and the options that will be used with the system. With any solar system you must put as much power back into the battery (or more) than you are using on a daily basis. Often, this is of little concern, especially on su...

Vicon demonstrated its open platform VMS and its full interoperability with Axis cameras Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance systems and Axis Communications, a world leader in network video, announced their partnership for applications development at an event held in Mexico City on October 15, 2013. Attended by highest-level Axis integrators from Central America and the Caribbean, the conference provided a forum for Vicon...

Identive will present the results on Thursday 7th November, 5pm Eastern time Identive will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2013 third quarter on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 5:00 PM Eastern time. Jason Hart, CEO, and David Wear, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors. For those un...

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....

aptiQmobile will be available on Android NFC-enabled phones regardless of choice of carriers Organizations wanting to utilize Near Field Communications- (NFC-) enabled smartphones as their access control credentials for employees and students will be able to begin the transition through the use of aptiQmobile technology. Ingersoll Rand will be adding exclusive technologies that enable a secure peer-to-peer (P2P) NFC mode, letting organizations begin providing the convenien...

SCIF Constructors and Electronics have installed systems in government installations across 32 states and in nine foreign countries Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) congratulates SCIF Constructors and Electronics with a special award recognising the installation of their one-thousandth Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). The alarm system component of all systems installed since 2002 featured DMP technology, which is widely used in government, banking, and oth...

Preferred Technologies Group, maker of the Cartell gate openers and vehicle detection systems, is pleased to announce compatibility with any solar automatic gate opener. The GateMate (CP-3) has the lowest current draw in standby than any other free exit system on the market. It requires just 90-150 Microamps in standby. That’s 85-90% lower current draw than its closest competition. A critical aspect of any solar-powered gate opener is the battery. The more accessories attached to a solar...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, communication and computing solutions, is meeting the growing need for faster transmission speeds and wider coverage with its new AWK-6232 wireless Access Point/Bridge/Client that allows outdoor networks to scale to higher bandwidth demand while providing maximum availability. "Anyone who has suffered download delays or interruptions on an outdoor wireless network should welcome the AWK-6232, our top-of-the-line, high-bandwidth outdoor wireless solution,...

Securitron introduced AQD6 Series of 6 Amp switching power supplies and AQE Series PoE with extractors Securitron®, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, recently announced a variety of new power products this year at ASIS, ranging from the AQD6 Series of 6 Amp Switching Power Supplies to the AQE Series PoE with Extractors, Injectors and Rack-Mounted solutions. Securitron also previewing the PowerSTAT Module, a monitoring and reporting system for power supplies over the internet....

Medeco, an ASSA ABLOY group company, recently announced the availability of the Logic and M3 Logic Mobile Programmer, a versatile remote key-programming device that allows administrators to update credentials via a mobile phone connection. The new Mobile Programmer, developed to enhance the capability of the Logic Web Manager system, is ideal for granting temporary access at remote locations or activating a key at some future date and time. With the Mobile Programmer, a major drawback of mechan...

Tri-ED provides state-of-the-art solutions from the security industry's leading manufacturers TRI-ED, North America’s largest independent security distributor, continues to expand its North American footprint and is pleased to announce the opening of its new Nashville, Tennessee branch. TRI-ED Nashville is managed by industry veteran Robyn Cunningham. Robyn has worked within the security distribution space for twenty years and has served as an Associate Director on...

Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats Sonitrol, a leading provider of verified electronic security solutions, introduces its new Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. The Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats, allowing easy migration for existing users onto new, or add-on access controlled doors....

S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series ATM locking system STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces updates to Sargent & Greenleaf’s (S&G) A-Series™ ATM Access Management System at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. S&G is well-known within the ATM industry for providing the robust A-Series...