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Anviz and HID Global are leadingglobal providers of intelligent securitytechnology & integrated solutions Anviz, a leading global provider of intelligent security technology and solution, is pleased to announce that Anviz biometric terminals can now be paired with HID Global to improve the security level of the biometric devices. Partnership Ensures Better Product Performance The unification dates back to 2013 when Anviz's standalone Iris Recognition System UltraMatch integr...

This partnership allows the collaboration between two companies’ products, development and further integration PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions confirms that it has entered into a strategic partnership with INEX/ZAMIR , a leading provider of ALPR solutions and services. This partnership will allow for the collaboration between the two companies’ products, development and further integration. As a result, sales channels can begin...

Farpointe Data, a DORMA Group Company, the access control industry's trusted global partner for RFID solutions, recently announced that companies using access control readers with Farpointe's fleaPower option can expect long term energy savings. The fleaPower option is available on all Farpointe Data proximity and smartcard readers. This eco-friendly technology cuts energy costs and is an easy addition to any company's green initiative. In emergency power situations, proximity readers using the...

The new office space gives ISONAS the opportunity to continue its growth path and expand its workforce ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company has moved its corporate headquarters to a larger facility on July 1st. The new office space gives ISONAS the opportunity to continue its growth path and expand its workforce. ISONAS will now be able to nearly double its employees and significantly increase the rate of in-hou...

Open Options makes key appointments to accommodate continued growth in the competitive security market Open Options, the open architecture leader in access control, has promoted key management personnel and has added new team members to accommodate continued growth and success in the competitive security market. “Open Options has changed dramatically over the last 18 years and we have positioned ourselves in the access control market for strong continued growth,”...

ProTrans has realized considerable benefits from integrating the Milestone open platform with ISONAS Pure IP “Because we have more than 250,000 square feet and handle so many valuable pieces and parts, we wanted both high definition cameras and synchronization between the video and the access control. The systems integrator I worked with introduced us to Milestone and ISONAS, and together we deployed a solution with the two technologies integrated that offers us much bet...

The award is presented annually to honor a distinguished individual from a SIA Member company The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently issued a call for nominations for the George R. Lippert Memorial Award. The Lippert Award, as it’s known in the security industry, is presented annually to honor a distinguished individual from a SIA Member company for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. In Memory Of George R. Lippert The award is na...

iCAM7100 time and attendance solution identifies employees based on the unique characteristics of the iris Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, recently announced its iCAM7100 time and attendance solution has been installed at the Ingenio Azucarero Injiboa sugar mill, in San Vicente, El Salvador. The privately owned company is one of the Central American country’s largest sugar mills. iCAM7100 Time & Attendance Solution All permanent and tempor...

Brandon will continue to oversee marketing and sales responsibilities for Kwikset’s RAS business Kwikset, the leader in residential security, announces that Keith Brandon has been promoted to the position of Divisional Vice President – Residential Access Solutions (RAS) Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Brandon will continue to oversee all marketing and sales responsibilities for Kwikset’s RAS business. This includes Kevo™, the first to market Bluet...

Ramakrishna has also been appointed as member of the Board and brings nearly 25 years of experience Pulse Secure, a leading provider of access and mobile security solutions to the enterprise and service providers, announced that Sudhakar Ramakrishna has been appointed CEO and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Previous Experience Ramakrishna brings nearly 25 years of industry-related experience that includes product and marketing strategies, business...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its EC10 Elevator Control Panel, a secure, scalable, and affordable access control solution primarily designed to control floor access. Multiple Connections Floor access can be restricted based on various user credentials, including fingerprint and/or proximity card. Pre-defined time schedules can also be used to control floor access. During normal visitor/business hours, unrestricted f...

Wendel will make an equity investment of approximately $670 million, for a c. 96% ownership in the company Wendel (MF.FP), a global investment firm, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire AlliedBarton Security Services, one of the largest security officer services companies in the United States, from funds managed by Blackstone, one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers, for approximately $1.67 billion or. c. 11.6x FCF1 for the twelve months ended M...

Allegion is proud to be a longtime BOMA Cornerstone Partner at the international level Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, attends Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International’s annual Every Building Conference & Expo, held June 28-30 in Los Angeles. Allegion is proud to be a longtime BOMA Cornerstone Partner at the international level, committee participant at the national level, sponsor at regional conferences a...

Traka showed visitors how it’s key and asset management products can integrate with software Traka, the key and asset management specialist, reports positive feedback from the security industry after attending IFSEC 2015, with an overwhelming response to its integration capabilities. On its stand, Traka showed visitors first-hand how its key and asset management products can integrate with software like OnGuard from Lenel and AEOS from NEDAP. The event gave the comp...

TDSi believes the increase in visitors reflects continued and rapid expansion of the globalized security market With a 25% increase in export market visitors to its stand at IFSEC 2015, integrated security manufacturer TDSi believes this reflects the continued and rapid expansion of the globalized security market. Interest at the show also indicates continued customer demands for fully integrated solutions, rather than just security components. TDSi's Managing Director John D...

Nedap developed a presentation about the innovation and integration of the new software release – AEOS v3.1 At IFSEC, Daryn Flynn, UK Security Business Manager, presented at the Innovation center and highlighted why the modular software (think ‘apps’) design of Nedap has never been more relevant. For those wanting to build security solutions that will offer performance today but also longevity and future adaptability, read on... The 3 i’s – IFSEC...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the integration of the Stone Lock Pro Biometric Facial Recognition reader from CoprometroUSA® with the C•CURE 9000 security and event management solution (v 2.20 and higher). Enhancing Critical Security Situations Stone Lock Pro is an extremely fast and accurate infrared biometric facial recognition device, designed for access control...

Security industry job search tools allow the user to find both security businesses and security job openings The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the largest trade association representing the electronic life safety and security industry, features two new job search pages on its new GetIntoSecurity.com website. These powerful, highly interactive security industry job search tools allow the user to find both security businesses and security job openings in their area. Get...

TRES is an RFID development company that provides both FCC approved Passive 900MHz & Active 433MHz PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced a new vendor partnership with Transponder and Reader Engineered Systems, Inc. (TRES), an RFID development company that provides both FCC approved Passive 900MHz and Active 433MHz tag solutions. TRES is an RFID development company with over 50 years of combined industry experie...

Nortek Security & Control's promotion involves its GoControl line of smart home solutions that integrate with 2GIG Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek, Inc. company and a leader in the security and home control markets, will unveil a package deal on GoControl smart home solutions and new dealer training resources at ESX 2015. With the announcements, the company is making it easier than ever for security dealers to capitalize on the growing interest in home control...

The access control as a service (ACaaS) market is estimated to top $200 million in the Americas by the end of 2015 The purchase of Brivo by Mr. Drako is yet another example of the deepening integration between access control and video. Although the entities will remain separate, the level of integration and offering will likely escalate. What makes this a unique case is that the owner of a cloud-based video provider is expanding into cloud-based access control. While we have s...

Nancy’s leadership and integrity will be an asset to this influential group AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces that Nancy Peterson, Vice President/Deputy General Counsel, has been elected to the board of the Committee of Seventy. “It is an honor for Nancy to join the board of the Committee of Seventy,” said David I. Buckman, EVP and General Counsel, AlliedBarton. “Nancy&...

Using Connect, the process of deploying electronic room keys to cell phones is fast From now on, guests of The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center near Houston, Texas can open their hotel room with their own smartphone. LEGIC provides its secure and proven trusted service LEGIC Connect. The latter deploys smartcards onto smartphones – at the touch of a button. The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center with its 406 rooms is the first hotel in Texas providing its...

Maxxess, a global corporation specializing in the access control sector and recognized for its extensive integration capabilities, has unveiled RemotePoint, an advanced eFusion module that allows remote access control and verification through the Maxxess eFusion security management platform. Seamlessly integrated with ambit, the company’s revolutionary mobile workforce management solution, the integration of the two technologies is driving operational efficiencies across both facilities ma...

The ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard certificate was issued by SGS HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its worldwide headquarters and North America Operations Center located in Austin, Texas, has achieved certification to the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard.  The certificate was issued by SGS, an accredited third-party organization, after completing an audit verifying that the Austin fa...

Company created key control and management solutions that advance security levels and risk mitigation Morse Watchmans’ market-leading portfolio of key control and management solutions, featured this week at IFSEC at their booth (E1800), is helping organizations of every type improve operational security by providing innovative technology for comprehensive safeguarding and management of keys. With experience as a driving force of product development, the company has...

At ASCUE, Johnson will discuss Open Options’ flagship producy, DNA Fusion access control software Open Options’ Southeast Regional Sales Manager Charles Johnson has been invited to share innovative campus security solutions to educators and administrators representing all areas of North America at the Association Supporting Computer Users in Education (ASCUE) conference to be held June 14-18, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. ASCUE is an international community of...

Brook Jackson, Managing Director at 4Sight Imaging spoke about ANPR lagging behind in recent years 4Sight Imaging, a leading imaging technology company, has unveiled its powerful Veracity Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) solutions on IDIS stand G700 at IFSEC International. After applying years of leading-edge imaging science expertise, 4Sight launched its Veracity software engine at ISC West in Las Vegas earlier this year, and in doing so unveiled a new gold stan...

Panasonic’ Channel Marketing Manager - Valerie Poret stated about portal’s potential to maximize sales Panasonic is set to launch a new B2B Partner Portal making it easier for distributors and resellers of security products to access customer facing information and register new business. The web-based service will open to Panasonic’s Security Solutions clients Europe-wide. It follows the launch of similar portals for Panasonic’s Visual Systems and...

The IDIS integration enables powerful and seamless functionality through the Gallagher interface IDIS announces that is has completed the successful integration of its flagship end-to-end surveillance solution, DirectIP, with Gallagher Command Centre and Paxton’s Net2 access control, with both integrated solutions featured on the IDIS stand at this year’s IFSEC International in London. The Gallagher Command Centre provides a critical business platform, deliver...