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Penton’s IWCE keynote speakers includes Roger Cressey and Dr. Reginald Brothers Penton’s International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has announced Roger Cressey, a counter-terrorism analyst for NBC News and former presidential advisor, will give the Opening Keynote Address for its 2015 show. Dr. Reginald Brothers, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will give the Morning Keynot...
MorphoTrak has been at the forefront of fingerprint matching research and development since 1974 MorphoTrak, a Morpho (Safran) company based in the U.S., announced recently its 40th anniversary as the pioneer developer of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS). MorphoTrak traces its history in fingerprint matching to Rockwell Autonetics, which in 1974 built the first-ever Automated Fingerprint components for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Rockwell spu...
The ecosystem enterprise applications encompasses solutions for a broad and growing range of cases HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of new strategic partners who have joined the company’s Enterprise Application Partners program during the third calendar quarter, further expanding the ecosystem of available products that are powered by award-winning Seos technology. “Our application partners are extre...
Morpho (Safran) announced recently that its fingerprint matching technology placed first in the ongoing Minutiae Interoperability Exchange Test (MINEX) sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)*. Results published by NIST reveal that Morpho ranked first in all 3 major categories. All tests are done with fingerprint "templates" which are digital representations of fingerprint images created for matching and storage. Over 30 companies submitted technology for NIST tes...
Carstens, Inc. has launched a new line of WALLAroo® wall-mounted workstations with powerful ISONAS™ access control technology. The system allows an authorized user to open locked cabinets and other access points throughout a facility with a single swipe card. WALLAroo® With ISONAS For Enhanced Patient Experience “Together, Carstens and ISONAS™ are revolutionising access control in the healthcare environment,” said John Pierson, Carstens’ senior director of...
The event offers new educational programs, special events and updated technology, such as the new ISC East mobile app ISC East, sponsored by SIA, the largest security convention in the Northeast United States, expects to see increased attendance at this year’s event, set for Nov. 19-20, at New York’s Javits Center. Additionally, plans have been finalized for a number of special events in which attendees can take part during the two-day show. “We’ve inv...
The HID Trusted Tag services pilot results successfully demonstrate its ability to provide “proof of presence” HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced recently the results of its HID Trusted Tag™ Services pilot that successfully demonstrate its ability to provide “proof of presence” and an auditable Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) record of caregivers in patients’ homes. Partnering in the pilot program...
TRI-ED announces its new logo following its recent acquisition by Anixter Following its recent acquisition by Anixter, TRI-EDDistribution is proud to announce its new logo as well as key management changes. Pat Comunale will now serve as President of Global Security Solutions. James Rothstein will serve as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Dirk Foreman will be responsible for Global/National Integrator Sales, both reporting directly to Pat Comunale. "The union of...
Key Systems has certified its GFMS integrator software with AMAG’s Symmetry V8 security management system AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that Key Systems, Inc. is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Key Systems has certified its Global Facilities Management System (GFMS) Integrator software with AMAG’s Symmetry™ V8...
Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, recently announced that access control manufacturers and integrators can now provide their customers with its new Farpointe P-640 Patagonia reader that supports popular proximity card and tag technologies with an integrated keypad for 2-factor verification applications. The proximity card reader features an expanded eight-inch read range for increased convenience as the user enters a PIN on the key...
IGC PKI certificate includes both certificate for identity authentication and digital signing and certificate for encryption IdenTrust® (part of HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions), recently announced that it has achieved U.S. Federal Bridge Authority (US FBCA) cross-certification at Basic, Medium Software, Medium Hardware, and PIV-I Assurance levels with its IGC PKI certificate. HID Global exhibited at the Smart Card Alliance Government Confe...
AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, announced recently that its new Symmetry V8 software has been expanded to address the specific needs of end users in the federal government market. While Symmetry V8 meets the needs of many vertical markets, the latest V8 software is specifically designed to meet FICAM testing lab requirements for 128-bit credentials, and has been submitted to the U.S. General Servi...
Vanderbilt Industries and IDV Solutions, LLC recently announced that the companies have formed a technical partnership and completed an integration of Vanderbilt’s SMS physical access control system (PACS) with IDV Solutions’ Visual Command Center® enterprise risk visualisation (ERV) platform. Using a combination of the two technologies, security operations teams can visualise alarms for events like doors propped open, windows forced, or unauthorized entry attempts. Visual Comma...
As Global Application Engineer, Terrill will lead dealer training and technical support programs for the Western U.S territory Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has hired David Terrill as a Global Application Engineer for the Western U.S territory. Terrill has worked in the security and life safety industry for more than two decades, holding NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level IV Certification since 1994. &l...
The partnership brings HID Mobile Access and Trusted Tag Services into the SEAP network HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has been named a silver partner in the Samsung® Enterprise Alliance Program (SEAP). The partnership brings the company’s award-winning HID Mobile Access® solution for opening doors using smartphones, and HID Trusted Tag® Services that add trusted identities for everyday objects for...
Tiffany joined TRI-ED 14 years ago and has excelled in various customer service and sales capacities TRI-ED is pleased to announce the promotion of Tiffany Tureno-Huber to Branch Manager, Seattle. Tiffany joined TRI-ED 14 years ago and has excelled in various customer service and sales capacities. With the recent promotion of former Seattle Branch Manager Amanda Hoskins to Northwest Regional Manager, Tiffany was the perfect fit to step into the role of Branch Manager. "Tiffan...
Lenel offers technical training for authorized Value Added Resellers (VARs) and system users worldwide The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Lenel Systems International its prestigious Authorized Provider accreditation. IACET Authorized Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The accreditation lasts five years and includes all programs offered or created during that time....
The new software centralizes all company and identity information across systems and departments into one policy Quantum Secure continues to expand its offering of specialised application modules for the company’s industry leading SAFE physical identity and access management (PIAM) software solution with the introduction of SAFE for Finance here at ASIS 2014. The sophisticated software centralises all company and identity information across systems and departments...
Quantum Secure is breaking new ground in physical identity and access management that goes beyond traditional models Quantum Secure, the world’s leading provider of enterprise software to fully integrate physical identity and access management (PIAM) across multiple systems, is demonstrating the company’s latest advancements for enterprise and SMB users here at ASIS 2014. “As SAFE continues to further evolve with higher levels of intelligence and integration...
Morse Watchmans demonstrates new features along with key control and asset management systems Morse Watchmans is giving booth visitors a preview of their new voice cues at this year’s ASIS show. The new feature will be demonstrated along with the company’s portfolio of key control and asset management systems, offering organizations of all sizes a full range of choices to access the benefits of managed key control. The product offerings are easy to implement a...
NICE Real-Time Authentication is already being used by several large financial institutions across the globe NICE Systems recently announced that it will present a live demonstration of NICE Real-Time Authentication to improve the customer experience while reducing the risk of fraud at FinovateFall 2014. The event will take place September 23-24, 2014 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. The NICE Real-Time Authentication solution validates customers as they conduc...
Lumidigm will be demonstrating its solutions in Booth #16 during the conference Lumidigm®, part of HID Global®, recently announced it will be showcasing fingerprint technology at the FELEBAN CELAES 2014 Bank Security Conference here that has been deployed at five out of the top six banks in Brazil and continues to fuel growing adoption of biometric authentication throughout Latin America. The company will be demonstrating its solutions in Booth #16 during the con...
For the 20,000 or so security professionals who attend each year, ASIS International’s Annual Seminar and Exhibits is all about education. Attendees can polish their skills and update their security know-how in any of more than 200 education sessions during the yearly event. They can also learn all about the latest available security technologies and services at the massive 225,000-square-foot exhibition. Celebrities are on hand too, or at least some well-known and notable dignitaries are...
AMAG Technology has been working behind closed doors on a new access control architecture for the last three years and is proud to release the Symmetry™ EN-2DBC, an edge network, two door, Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled controller. Building on the company’s track record and after listening to feedback from their worldwide customer base, the Symmetry EN-2DBC Edge Network Controller is the state-of-the-art panel that security installers have been looking for. AMAG Technology i...
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is expanding its ultra-durable Epoxy Tag portfolio of RFID tags to include broadband UHF varieties to address the needs of RFID systems integrators worldwide who are seeking increased data collection speed and accuracy. With ultra durable housings, Epoxy Tag UHF transponders also expand the potential for process improvement and cost savings into a broad spectru...
DNA Fusion Web v2.5 offers a convenient method of access control management to mobile end users Open Options, an industry leader in open platform access control solutions, will showcase the latest release of DNA Fusion, Fusion Web and highlight exciting new integrations with AXIS Communications and Milestone Systems at ASIS International’s 60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits this September in Atlanta. “Open Options is excited to provide the thousands of security prof...
Morpho (Safran), recently announced the commercial launch of Finger On the Fly®, the world’s fastest contactless four finger scanner. Using advanced imaging technology, this innovation simultaneously captures four fingerprints from a single wave of the hand. Finger On the Fly® will be on display at the 2014 Global Identity Summit in Tampa, Florida from September 16-18 (booth #301). Finger on the Fly® simultaneously delivers high security through multi finger matching, and extr...
The companies are partnering to leverage RTTG’s expertise in developing identity management programs Real-Time Technology Group, an industry-leading provider of secure and hosted Identity Management solutions for secure operations and incident response, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with All Points Logistics, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), to bring RTTG’s award-winning Real-Time Verification™ (RTV) technology plat...
The partnership will continue to raise the Keyscan brand in Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin markets Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce it has partnered with Parallel Solutions, LLC as Keyscan’s new Manufacturer’s Representative serving Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. “We are pleased to announce this partnership with Parallel Solutions,” said Steve Dentinger, Keyscan’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “There is a wealth of...
Kantech, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the release of the Intevo integrated security platform which now includes the latest version of the exacqVision video management system (VMS) software. Designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size businesses, Intevo seamlessly integrates the Kantech EntraPass software with exacqVision VMS software into a single sol...
