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The Powered Gate Code of Practice covers installers' responsibilities for gate design, new installations, risk assessment and commissioning The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced the launch of its ground-breaking Powered Gates certification scheme. Installers and maintainers of powered gates, barriers and gate automation equipment are now able to obtain NSI approval for the Services they provide in this sector. NSI approval provides the ultimate reassurance fo...

MorphoTrak served Komodo's attorneys with a Rule 11 Sanctions Motion for the recovery of costs and attorneys' fees A patent infringement lawsuit filed by Morpho Komodo, LLC (hereafter "Komodo"; no relation to any Safran companies) against MorphoTrak, LLC and other Safran U.S. subsidiaries has been dismissed with prejudice, affirming the company's pioneering leadership in the field of biometric technologies.  Voluntary Dismissal By Komodo Komodo voluntarily dismissed th...

ASSA ABLOY's Yale ENTR lock combines a patented high-security mechanical cylinder with smart technology One of Germany’s home automation platforms has integrated the ENTR™ Smart Door Lock, bringing genuinely smart security to its smart home system. RWE SmartHome now includes the ENTR™ lock from ASSA ABLOY brand YALE, alongside smart lighting, heating and CCTV control functions. Door Security With Smart Technology The new ENTR™ lock combines a patented...

IFSEC’s increased focus on IoT allowed Essence to showcase what they have been doing for years Essence, a provider of IoT, cloud-based connected living solutions, will be showcasing its WeR@Home Home Management Platform at the upcoming IFSEC International security exhibition in London to show how service providers can benefit from the new opportunities created by IoT. Leveraging more than 20 years in the security field, Essence’s end-to-end integrated platform let...

Collaboration facilitates rapid deployment of high-performance, high- density encoding and decoding mobile command centers Matrox® Graphics Inc. announced that Magma Thunderbolt® and PCIe® expansion systems have been tested for reliability and functionality with the complete range of Matrox PCIe-based video wall and AV-over-IP product lines. The new collaboration facilitates rapid deployment of high-performance, high-density encoding and decoding mobile command cen...

District employees can now monitor activity as it occurs using a single user interface Tyco Security Products announced that Travis Unified School District in Fairfield, California, has chosen a hybrid PowerSeries Neo intrusion system paired with Alarm.com’s connected services to comprehensively manage security at its schools, located within Travis Air Force Base and in neighboring cities and towns. The district includes a middle school, two high schools, a day school an...

Dominion chose AMAG’s Symmetry access control system as it would help them meet NERC CIP requirements Dominion Resources selected AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Access Control System to secure its offices, plant and operations facilities in Virginia and several other states. AMAG Technology is a security solution provider specializing in access control, intrusion detection, video management, policy-based platform solutions and visitor management. Meeting NERC CIP Requ...

The IP-ACM is a highly flexible device, capable of supporting two individual doors or one door with in-and-out readers Tyco Security Products announces the 2-Reader IP Access Control Module (IP-ACM) from Software House, an Ethernet edge device that extends the scalability and cost-effectiveness of a network-based access control system.  The IP-ACM is installed near the doors it controls, helping to reduce wiring and installation costs. The door module can leverage a faci...

Customers can experience broader IOM Tablet capabilities that can improve access control security increase operational efficiencies SRI Identity™, an SRI International line of business, and Galaxy Control Systems announce that the SRI IOM Access Control Tablet now supports integration with System Galaxy Access Control software. The SRIIOM Access Control Tablet will also now be available through the System Galaxy network of dealers. The integrated capabilities of the IOM...

  The integrated solution allows for management of wired and wireless doors Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, will be demonstrating its AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller, alongside ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® wireless lock technology, at IFSEC International 2016. The new, seamless integration makes use of Aperio® battery-powered cylinders, escutcheons, locks and server rack solutions and enables IT administrators to manage an entire AXIS mana...

IOM Access Control Tablet fuses an access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities SRI Identity™, a line of business of SRI International, introduced its IOM Access Control Tablet for mainstream access control applications at IFSEC International in London. The tablet, on display at the SRI Identity Stand (# E1250), fuses an access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities to establish a new benchmark fo...

SALTO will present a new range of flexible access control products at IFSEC 2016 At IFSEC 2016, SALTO will present a comprehensive new range of access control products and technologies that offer usability, capability and flexibility. JustIN Flexible Access Control New JustIN technology brings real-life and flexibility to access control and makes its easy and secure to use smartphones as a part of an access control solution. Using SALTO’s internally developed JustIN ap...

The Winglock Swing is specifically designed to work with the contemporary Speedlane Lifeline series or as a stand-alone single installation Royal Boon Edam International B.V., a manufacturer of architectural revolving doors, today announced the launch of the Winglock Swing, an intuitive, elegant new single wing access gate. This gate is specifically designed to either coordinate with the contemporary Speedlane Lifeline series (as an additional specialized lane) or be used as a...

Enhanced image capture and faster algorithm are among Zwipe Access 2.0's features Zwipe, a provider of biometric identification technologies, today announced the launch of Zwipe Access 2.0.  The updated access control product has several key enhancements such as faster authentication, enhanced image and capture capabilities, and reduced false rejection rates.  Zwipe Access 2.0 is being launched at IFSEC in London.  “The enhanced features were developed ba...

COSEC ARC works in two modes – standalone with COSEC PANEL or in a centralizedmode with COSEC CENTRA application server COSEC ARC is an intelligent compact IP panel with PoE for a single door. ARC dramatically simplifies access deployment. COSEC ARC works in two modes – standalone with COSEC PANEL or in a centralized mode with COSEC CENTRA application server. The state-of-the-art COSEC ARC can control 2 readers on Wiegand or RS-485, door lock and other auxiliary d...

66 percent of consumers are very worried about hacks and breaches against their IoT devices BullGuard, an industry-leading internet security vendor, has released a detailed guide to the Internet of Things for consumers. The BullGuard Consumer Guide to the Internet of Things offers clear advice on the benefits of IoT devices, such as baby monitors, security cameras and wearables, but importantly also flags security issues. Lacking Device Security “Research shows that th...

The patent will help Intellicheck Mobilisa towards a leading role in the fingerprint biometric identity authentication industry Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of threat identification, identity authentication, verification and validation technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a U.S. Patent that governs the two-factor fingerprint biometric identity process that authenticates an identity card with embedded fingerprint biometric information and the live biometric...

Campbell will continue to drive growth and momentum of Quantum secure's PIAM solution Quantum Secure, a provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and analytics across disparate physical security systems, has promoted Don Campbell to Vice President, Product. Campbell had served as the Company’s Director of Product Management since 2014, playing a key role in driving the momentum of Quantum Secure’s Physical Security and...

BioEntry W2 is a blend of many industry-leading technologies and innovations Suprema, a provider of biometrics and security technology, announced global launching of BioEntry W2, an outdoor fingerprint access control device that offers high matching performance, outdoor durability and multi-card reading in a package to provide comprehensive access control features. BioEntry W2 well blends loads of industry-leading technologies and innovations. BioEntry W2 is loaded with ...

IdenTrust joins DirectTrust P4PP allowing consumers to securely share health information with professionals IdenTrust, part of HID Global - a provider of secure identity solutions, announced it is a participant in the new DirectTrust Partnership for Patients Program (P4PP) that aims to make it easier for patients and healthcare consumers to securely share personal health information with medical professionals at hospitals, offices, clinics, and other locations via secure email...

Ruben has over 30 years' security industry experience, having previously worked as a contractor and installer Paxton Access, the manufacturer of IP access control, entry and building intelligence solutions, has announced the appointment of Ruben Vogeler as Application Engineer for the Latin American Region. His appointment further strengthens the company’s Latin American support and sales teams. Application Engineer Role Ruben will be working closely with Craig Robins...

Mabee brings valuable experience in building strategic relationships with valued partners Vanderbilt, a provider of technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, announced today that Mark Mabee has been named the company’s new Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Security Sales Experience Mabee joins Vanderbilt with more than 25 years in the security industry as a sales professional in enterprise security systems and applications, systems integration, d...

FaceSenitel allows registered users to pass through security doors without cards, tokens or codes At IFSEC International 2016, pioneering facial recognition specialist Aurora will unveil a world-first in access control technology: a system that allows registered users to open doors simply by looking at a sensor, with no need for any additional verification such as tokens, cards or PINs.Facial Recognition The breakthrough access control system integrates Aurora’s AI-powe...

The expansion of the sales team to include industry leaders will help BluBOX across the country and abroad BluBOX Security, a provider of cloud-based physical security solutions, has announced Mark Scaparro has joined the BluBOX team as Sr. Vice President of Sales and Phillip Koken has joined as Regional Sales Manager, Western Region. “With these key additions to our team we will be prepared to meet the growing needs of our clients as we expand our dealer base acros...

Pulse Connect Secure provides a deeper level of control over the encryption ciphers and deployment parameters Pulse Secure, a provider of secure access solutions has announced an update to its Pulse Connect Secure product that helps customers meet the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) mandated transition from SSL and TLS 1.0 to a secure version of TLS currently v1.1 or higher through a flexible cipher selection feature. After the discovery of the Pad...

SALTO's featured products help hospitality installations streamline operations from back-of-house to the front desk SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest innovations for the hospitality industry — including new Bluetooth Low Energy integrations — at the annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC). HITEC will be held this year in New Orleans, June 20th-23rd.Hospitality Solutions...

The Need For Improved Access Control Since the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) of 2010, also known as the Kerry bill, was signed, on-board safety and security has been improved on cruise ships headed to or from American ports. Under the numerous specifications of the act were significant improvement requirements to crew member access and control procedures. The new requirements meant cruise lines needed to move fast to make upgrades, especially the lines with high demand and aro...

Genetec will offer previews of new technologies and launch their new Security Center subscription model at IFSEC 2016 Genetec Inc., a provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions, invites IFSEC International 2016 attendees to visit its newly-designed experience center at stand # F550 for demonstrations and previews of technology, trends, and insights that are shaping the physical security industry in 2016 and beyond. The conference takes place from 21-23 June at th...

System Galaxy Software delivers greater control of systems and enhanced situational awareness Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is highlighting the many advanced features of its popular System Galaxy Software at ESX 2016. Among the capabilities the company is demonstrating in its booth are two mobile apps and a number of advanced integration capabilities designed to provide users with greater control, increased situational...

ISONAS named as one of Boulder Valley’s fastest growing private companies in 2015 ISONAS a pure IP access control system manufacturer, today announced that it has yet again made BizWest’s Mercury 100 list as one of the fastest growing companies in Colorado for 2015. The Mercury 100 event hosted by BizWest took place on May 25th at the Lionsgate Event Center where the fastest-growing private companies in Boulder and Broomfield counties were honored for their co...