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OPTEX, the sensor manufacturer, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019 and has taken a look back at the changes in the industry and its impact on them. Founded on 25th May 1979, the idea and principles of the company were first agreed in a coffee house in Kyoto, Japan, between Toru Kobayashi, an electronics engineer and three of his colleagues. They had a vision for a new business, a business that had sensing technology at its heart, precision technology that could detect the 'status' and...

ELATEC is pleased to announce its recent hire of Ron J. Fiedler, who joins the ELATEC team as Vice President of Strategic Alliances. In this role, Fiedler will expand ELATEC’s global presence through business development, strategic partnerships, and penetration of new markets. ELATEC RFID readers ELATEC designs and manufactures unique radio frequency identification (RFID) readers for user authentication and access control applications. ELATEC readers recognize and decode over 60 RFID tra...

Consumers are managing their financial services in more digital and diverse ways than ever before. But as card-not-present (CNP) transactions across e-commerce, m-commerce and remote commerce rise across the globe, so does fraud. Adding security without simply creating more points of friction is a real challenge, but one that the EMV 3-D Secure protocol – EMV 3DS for short – is trying to combat. The protocols are generating real interest across the industry, but what exactly is EMV...

LifeSafety Power Inc. continues to expand its popular rack mount solutions, now adding the integration of Honeywell ProWatch to the FlexPower Gemini line. The Gemini RGH rack mount power management system supports seamless hardware integration of Honeywell ProWatch door controllers and centralized power in a single, space-saving design. Rack mount power management Gemini RGH is a compact, 19-inch rack-mounted enclosure engineered for data centers, IT closets, server rooms or other areas where...

Control4 Corporation, global provider of smart home solutions, has announced Control4 Smart Home OS 3. Control4 Smart Home OS 3 is designed to unify hundreds of connected devices within the home, control them all from a single platform, delivering the personalization that homeowners want, and facilitating the professional support that smart home technology needs. Control4 Smart Home OS 3 Control4 Smart Home OS 3 is designed to simplify the use of many connected devices throughout the home, exc...

Security 101, one of the nation’s fastest-growing security integrators, has opened a new office in San Antonio. Jeff Ye is the owner and general manager of the office. Over the last decade, Jeff has held various positions in several industries beginning in B2B sales for oil & gas technology and most recently as the director of sales for a T-Mobile partner company, leading a market team of 700 people. Ideal location for security integrator firm “I’m really excited to brin...

KnowBe4, a provider of security awareness training (SAT) and simulated phishing platform, has announced the acquisition of CLTRe - pronounced “Culture”- a Norwegian company focused on helping organizations assess, build, maintain and measure a strong security posture. CLTRe will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of KnowBe4, and service customers globally. CLTRe’s Toolkit and Security Culture Framework will be available to all KnowBe4 customers later this year. C...

Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), globally renowned organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, and AlgoSec, global provider of business-driven network and cloud security management solutions, has announced the results of a new study titled, ‘Cloud Security Complexity: Challenges in Managing Security in Native Cloud, Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments.’ Complexities Of Cloud SecurityThe survey of secur...

Aqua Security, global platform provider for securing container-based and cloud native applications, has announced that Aqua Cloud Native Security Platform (CSP) has attained VMware Partner Ready status for PKS. The validation of Aqua’s CSP validates that the solution has been tested and verified to interoperate with VMware Enterprise PKS, and can fully manage and secure workloads running on VMware Enterprise PKS. Cloud Native Security Platform We are pleased that Aqua Security has valida...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, globally renowned residential security solutions firm, has introduced the next generation of its popular Signature Series Deadbolt with Home Connect. Signature Series Deadbolt With Home Connect Available in both traditional (round) and contemporary (square) models like the original version, the new Signature Series Deadbolt (2nd Generation) with Home Connect will feature two significant upgrades: The lo...

Optex is introducing the combination sensor ‘OAM-Explorer’, a future-proof activation and safety sensor for industrial door applications, based on radar and active infrared. The sensor improves the safety of areas around industrial doors where both vehicles and employees are present, and contributes to eco-efficiency. OAM-Explorer combination sensor The OAM-Explorer provides a smooth and easy passage for forklifts, trucks, and personnel The OAM-Explorer provides a smooth and easy...

Digital Defense, Inc., global security technology and solutions provider, has announced that president and CEO, Larry Hurtado, has been selected as one of QuantumShift’s Top Entrepreneurs in America for 2019 by KPMG LLP’s Private Markets Group and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. QuantumShift draws an impressive class of founders, owners and CEOs of private, high growth U.S.-based companies to boost their development through an intensive, five-day learning,...

Allegion, global provider of security products and solutions, announced Identiv’s Hirsch Velocity Software and Mx controller now integrate with Schlage wireless electronic locks for a highly scalable access control offering. The integration supports Schlage LE wireless mortise locks, Schlage NDE wireless cylindrical locks and AD-400 wireless locks. Schlage Wireless Locks “Allegion continuously looks for ways to improve security, efficiency and convenience for end users and integrat...

Maxxess Systems, the innovator in security solutions that empower total situational awareness for security enterprises, is showcasing its unique portfolio of video, access control and communications platforms that provide users with the highest levels of system integration, management and incident response technology at Expo Seguridad 2019 (booth #2524). Solutions on display include the Latin American public debut of Maxxess InSite awareness and response coordination system, the enhanced eFusio...

Allegion US, a provider of security products and solutions, and Open Options, a global access control solutions company, integrated the ENGAGE IP Gateway with DNA Fusion software to expand their offering of scalable security solutions. Open Options is a longstanding Allegion software alliance member and is committed to offering the most up-to-date technology available. The integration of the ENGAGE IP Gateway with Open Options’ DNA Fusion access control platform offers users another cost-...

At Bavaria, hospitality is firmly embedded within the company’s corporate culture and the company attaches considerable importance to the concepts of emotion and the experience. As a result of the growth that the company has undergone during the past few years, more stringent requirements are being imposed in connection with access control and security. The system that the company has just acquired serves to reconcile the corporate culture with the requirements in terms of security. As a...

Pulse Secure, global provider of secure access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, has been recognized as a technology leader and among the top three performers in Network Access Control (NAC) according to research by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. The NAC market, estimated at nearly $1.3 billion and growing by 27.6 percent per year, is driven by workforce mobility and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), global regulations, automated threat response and Internet of Things (IoT) securi...

USAV, a division of PSA, has announced the addition of Patrick C. Whipkey as the director of USAV. In this role, Whipkey will directly impact the success of USAV by cultivating relationships with integrators, manufacturers, service provider partners and associations within the network, as well as managing programs and collaborating with the management and executive teams on the overall strategic direction of USAV. Security Industry Veteran Prior to joining PSA, Whipkey spent ten years with IMS...

Hikvision, the world’s provider of innovative security products and solutions, discloses its full-year 2018 financial results. The annual report shows a total operating income of RMB 49.84 billion, corresponding to year-over-year growth of 18.93%. Net profits attributable to shareholders of the company amounted to RMB 11.35 billion, corresponding to year-over-year growth of 20.64%. In 2018, the total operating income in domestic market was RMB 35.65 billion, with year-over-year growth of...

ACRE, renowned global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RS2 Technologies in Munster, Indiana. This purchase will enhance ACRE’s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its access control business and product portfolio. Following on from the recent acquisition of Open Options in December of 2018, ACRE continues to build its access control strength and reach in the North American market. ACRE’...

Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G), renowned manufacturer of high-quality mechanical and electronic locks, has announced the release of its Digital Vault Lock solution. Through a secure online interface and user-friendly software, this static code, electronic time lock allows for increased flexibility and security for convenient vault access. Digital Vault Lock  Combining an attack-resistant lock case and enhanced features to protect against a variety of threats – vibration, bouncing a...

Userful Corporation, a provider of AV-over-IP solutions for enhanced video communication since 2015, announces a real-time interactive drag-and-drop control tool to the Visual Networking Platform. With the new Command and Control Module, users can move and resize unlimited sources on a video wall or large display directly from a web browser -- allowing for efficient source management. Conventional control rooms require extensive setup and training to operate. The traditional software is designe...

Senstar, global company that offers perimeter protection and VMS solutions, is slated to showcase latest access control and intrusion detection solutions, including next-gen Senstar Symphony Access Control (AC) and the FiberPatrol FP400 zone-based intrusion detection systems for fence applications at ISC West 2019. Symphony AC Access Control Symphony AC is an open software solution designed to support the industry’s most trusted brands of access control and intrusion hardware. Available...

SJohnson Controls introduces the Tyco 360° Radar Detection, a low-cost, early threat detection family of radar sensors that can be easily integrated into existing video management systems for a more complete surveillance solution. Tyco Radar 360° Detection solution An ideal answer for advanced perimeter security needs, Tyco Radar 360° Detection offers long-range protection, which means quicker detection of breaches for areas seeking upgraded perimeter safety, such as power plants,...

Interlogix, a global leader in security and life-safety solutions, introduces Simon XTi-5i, a self-contained, wireless security system for heightened residential security and convenience. An update to the Simon XTi-5 system, the new platform supports 80 wireless zones, features a 5-inch color LCD touchscreen and is compatible with a wide range of devices through leading service providers. Interlogix is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air condit...

RS2 Technologies, globally renowned security and access control systems provider firm, has been named as a new Strategic Alliance Partner in the United States by Zenitel Group, the global provider of Intelligent Communication solutions. Integrated Systems “Zenitel’s continued innovative approach to simple but powerful integrated systems provides a complete unified solution to customers of all sizes”, said Dave Barnard, Director of Dealer Development for RS2. “Zenitel ha...

Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, announced its ENGAGE IP Gateway integrated with the latest version of RS2 Technologies’ Access It! Universal.Net software. RS2 Technologies released Version 7 of its software on March 11, which enables it to support Schlage Control, Schlage LE and Schlage NDE wireless locks as well as the Von Duprin Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) options via the ENGAGE IP Gateway. “Allegion is excited to grow our offering wit...

Senstar, global provider of video management and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, is pleased to introduce two new products at ISC West - Senstar Symphony Access Control (AC) and the FiberPatrol FP400 zone-based intrusion detection system for fence applications. Symphony AC is an open software solution designed to support the industry’s most trusted brands of access control and intrusion hardware. Available as an extension to the Symphony Video Management Software (VMS), the module...

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, will bring its device security workshop to Washington DC on Thursday June 6, 2019. The day will demonstrate how GlobalPlatform specifications serve as a framework to build a secure connected world and are relevant to those involved in the development, deployment and use of trustworthy devices, with emphasis on their use in the government sector. Enterprise ID And IoT Technologies Delegates joining the free workshop will gain...

ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based networked and wireless access control products and services, has announced the introduction of “touch io”, a new Bluetooth reader and credentialing option for smartphones designed for use with the company’s cloud-based access control solution, pdk io. Touch io Bluetooth Reader  touch io does not require the user to unlock the phone in order to gain access through a protected door Touch io brings new levels of convenience and...