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GET Group NA Partners With Speed Identity To Offer Biometric Live Capture Solutions

Biometric identification technology uses physiological characteristics for identity authentication and verification GET Group North America, a provider of high-assurance security solutions that enhance Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) operations, announced that it has entered into an exclusive reseller agreement with Speed Identity, a provider of solutions for biometric security, to offer biometric live capture solutions to the North American market.Biometric...

ASSA ABLOY Displays Eco-Friendly Sustainable Access Control Solutions At ASIS 2016

Securitron EcoPower power supply is designed to work with low-power electrified access control devices Reaffirming a commitment to providing access control solutions that help customers achieve sustainability goals and reduce energy consumption, ASSA ABLOY will showcase a comprehensive array of high-performing, sustainable access control technologies at ASIS 2016. These technologies address sustainability on two levels—they are designed and manufactured in facilities ce...

Schneider Electric’s AccessXpert Security Management System Allows Access Control And Building Management Systems Integration Via BACnet

AccessXpert cloud-based security system uses BACnet communications protocol to drive new levels of building efficiency Schneider Electric, a provider of energy management and automation solutions, announced enhancements to its AccessXpert security management system at ASIS 2016. The new enhancements allow facility mangers to seamlessly integrate their security and building management systems for the first time via the BACnet communications protocol to drive information sharing...

Bosch Demonstrates Integrated Security And Communications Solutions At ASIS 2016

The G Series Control Panels enhance facility security with intrusion detection, access control and IP camera integration through the Bosch VMS At ASIS 2016 in Orlando, Florida, Bosch highlights how integrated systems provide powerful solutions for common security concerns while reducing cost and complexity for end users. The interactive display featuring the company’s latest products and systems demonstrates how to protect sensitive areas, manage video and security data,...

Farpointe Data’s Ranger Transmitter Now Supports MIFARE DESFire EV1

MIFARE DESFire EV1 uses 128 AES encryption, the same as used by the U.S. federal government Farpointe Data, the access control industry's trusted partner for RFID solutions, announced that access control manufacturers, distributors, and integrators can now add a 13.56-MHz contactless smart card module with MIFARE Classic or today's benchmark, the DESFire EV1, to their customers' Ranger long range transmitters, making them compatible and interoperable with Farpointe D...

Delta Scientific Promotes Ricardo Mercado To Vice President Of Operations

Throughout his career at Delta Scientific, Ricardo Mercado has held various responsibilities within the organization Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that Ricardo Mercado, a 12-year employee of the company, has been named the company's Vice President of Operations. Mercado has extensive backgrounds in general construction, project management, and the vehicle barrier indus...

Tyco Integrated Security To Present Advanced Security Solutions At ASIS 2016

At ASIS 2016, Tyco Integrated Security will also unveil recent projects developed through the Tyco Innovation Tel Aviv global innovation center Tyco Integrated Security, a security systems integrator, will attend ASIS International’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando, Florida, from September 12 through September 14, 2016. During the event, the company will showcase a number of security solutions at its booth, #1600, and unveil recent projects developed through...

Vidsys & Partners Launch Safe City Technology Consortium At ASIS International 2016

Vidsys, along with leading technology partners, will demonstrate Smart City use cases for organizational value at ASIS International 2016 Vidsys, the software technology manufacturer of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) and Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) software, announced the launch of the Safe City Technology Consortium, comprised of five industry-leading product companies with best-of-breed technologies. The Consortium will showcase an i...

Tyco Security Products Acquires ID And Access Management Developers Innometriks

The acquisition of Innometriks strengthens Tyco Security Products’ position in the federal market Tyco Security Products has announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Innometriks and 2DogsStudios, developers of high assurance readers, software and mobile solutions for FIPS-201 (Federal Information Processing Standard) smart card credentials. Tyco Security Products’ Access Control Solution Portfolio This acquisition strengthens Tyco Securi...

ISONAS To Showcase Pure Access Software And Pure IP Family Of Reader-Controllers At ASIS NYC Security Conference & Expo 2016

The ISONAS Pure IP family of reader-controllers can be used as a standalone product or with Pure Access software ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting and showcasing its new line of software and hardware products at booth #620 at the ASIS 26th Annual New York City Security Conference & Expo. ASIS NYC will take place on April 27th and 28th at the Javits Convention Center and bring together...

IFSEC 2016: Engineers Of Tomorrow Annual Competition For Fire & Security Apprentice Engineers Now Fully-booked

64 of fire and security industry’s young engineers will head to IFSEC 2016 to put their skills against each other in live installation challenge IFSEC International, organized by UBM EMEA, have recently announced that all places on the prestigious Engineers of Tomorrow annual competition are now filled. 64 of the fire and security industry’s brightest young engineers will head to IFSEC International over the 21-23 June 2016 to put their skills against each other in...

Galaxy Control Highlights Advanced Features Of System Galaxy Access Control Software At ISC West 2016

Among capabilities, Galaxy demonstrated DoorPoint & PersonPoint mobile apps Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is highlighting the many advanced features of its popular System Galaxy Software at ISC West. Among the capabilities the company is demonstrating in its booth (#5089) are new mobile apps that provide users with greater control and advanced port filtering that helps busy networks manage the growing surge...

IWCE 2016: Zetron To Showcase Integrated Systems For Situational Awareness

Zetron systems deliver capabilities that provide tighter integration and improvements in situational awareness Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, is taking a new approach in the offerings it will be exhibiting at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE), being held March 21-25, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year, Zetron’s demonstrations will highlight the ways in which its integrated systems provide the righ...

Antaira Expands Industrial Networking Infrastructure Family With LMX-0802 Ethernet Switch Series

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and manufacturer of industrial device networking and communication product solutions for harsh environments and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial networking infrastructure family with the LMX-0802 series. Antaira’s new industrial managed Ethernet switch line (LMX-0802 series) has been designed to fulfill applications in harsh or outdoor environments. Some applications where the LMX-0802 switch works well in include: pow...

Southwest Microwave To Showcase Enhancements To INTREPID Model 316 Digital Microwave Link At Transport Security Expo

INTREPID is designed for the protectionof fence lines, open areas, gates,entryways and rooftop applications Southwest Microwave will showcase a range of performance enhancements to its INTREPID™ Model 316 Digital Microwave Link at Transport Security Expo in London next month, highlighting the sensor’s expanded intrusion detection capabilities, nuisance alarm resistance and ability to withstand physical and cyber-tampering or environmental extremes.  Superior...

Versar Acquires Johnson Controls' Federal Security Integration Business For $20 Million

JCSS, which will now be known as Versar Security Systems, is headquartered in Gaithersburg Versar, Inc. announced recently that it has completed the acquisition of Johnson Controls' specialized federal security integration business, formerly known as Johnson Controls Security Systems (JCSS).  JCSS is a security systems integrator serving Federal clients by designing, installing and supporting complex physical security, network security, and facilities management systems.&...

OffSite Vision Holdings EmergenZ Evacuation Prepares Facilities For Emergency Situations

OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH), specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced the launch of EmergenZ™ Evacuation, a new product that allows emergency responders and security personnel the ability to account for people during evacuation events by knowing who is left in the building and their location. EmergenZ™ Evacuation allows responders to access real-time location data 24/7 that is never static. Responders can quickly identify and account for eve...

OffSite Vision Holdings Launches EmergenZ Asset Secure For Real-Time Tracking Of Inventory And Valuable Assets

OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc., specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced the launch of EmergenZ Asset Secure, a new product that allows security personnel and facility managers the ability to automate inventory management and account for valuable assets in real-time. EmergenZ™ Asset Secure utilizes specialized activity indicators that identify and track enabled assets, sending immediate alerts if assets are taken outside the facility or beyond preconfigured...

ASSA ABLOY HES K200, KS200 Server Cabinet Access Control Locks For Facility Security At ASIS 2015

The HES K200 cabinet lock makes it simple and cost effective to bring access control to cabinets In order to bring access control to cabinets and drawers where audit trail and monitoring are becoming increasingly critical, HES, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is introducing two new locks this year at ASIS 2015, the K200 Cabinet Lock and KS200 Server Cabinet Lock, which was recognized last week in the 2015 ASIS Accolades Competition for a Security’s Best Award. The K200 and...

ASIS 2015: ABLOY IN220 Power-Over-Ethernet Access Control Lock Enhances Security

The IN220 leverages existing network infrastructure for enhanced security and easier installations ASSA ABLOY recently announced the introduction of its IN220 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) lock, combining superior aesthetics with the energy efficiency and streamlined architecture of PoE access control solutions. Available from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT, the IN220 is a cost-effective, sustainable solution that leverages existing network infrastructure for e...

Sielox CLASS Emergency Notification And Response Solution At ASIS 2015

CLASS is proving to be a highly effective resource to issue alerts and best manage all hazards Sielox is demonstrating a number of enhancements to its award-winning Sielox CLASS™ (Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System™) Emergency Notification and Response Solution in booth # 1245 at ASIS 2015. The unique CLASS software solution dramatically improves emergency notification and response capabilities, saving time and potentially saving lives. Initially designed for the...

Galaxy Control’s System Galaxy Access Control And Management Software New Features Demonstrated At ASIS 2015

System Galaxy can now issue accesscards for specific users and functionswithin specified timeframes   Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, is featuring a number of new features and functions available in its popular System Galaxy Access Control and Management Software here at ASIS 2015. The latest update provides users with tools that enable greater control and management of their access control soluti...

PlateSmart, Convergint Bring ALPR-Based Video Data Analytics Technology To New Verticals

The relationship with Convergint will solidify PlateSmart’s leadership position in the video analytics security industry PlateSmart, the industry pioneer in software-only automatic license plate recognition (ALPR)-based video analytics solutions, announced recently that it has signed security giant Convergint Technologies as an authorized reseller. The agreement marks a major leap forward for the two companies, both trendsetters in the security industry, which have unite...

Maxxess RemotePoint Advanced eFusion Module

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...

Allegion To Educate Security Partners And School End-users Of Lockdown Products As Part Of Safe School Week

Allegion's sales team can help school administrators find avenues to fund door hardware upgrades Allegion PLC, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, is celebrating this year's Safe School Week (October 19-25) by encouraging its security/architect partners and school end-users to be aware of new and untested security and lockdown products that could actually put staff and students at greater risk. It's important for school administrators, emergency perso...

Camden Introduces Sure-Wave Touchless Switches

(Toronto) Camden Door Controls Inc. has expanded their line of Sure-Wave touchless switches with new models that feature stainless steel faceplates the preferred choice of hospital, food processing facilities and other applications that require a resilient metal surface for harsh cleaners and disinfectants.New CM-324 Series stainless steel switches include both a single gang and double gang model with the choice of blank, graphic icon or graphic icon with ‘Wave to Open' text. Designed for...

PCSC Announces Appointment Of Frankie Man As Chief Representative, Greater China

Frankie brings over 10 years of experience in telecommunication, physical access control industries PCSC, a leading supplier of products and services for electronic access control and facility management applications in domestic and international markets, recently announces the appointment of Frankie Man as Chief Representative, Greater China. Frankie Man brings over 10 years of management, sales and market development experience in the Telecommunication, Physical Access Cont...