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Ingersoll Rand To Unveil Schlage Multi-family Access Control And Property Management Solution

The new Schlage multi-family access control and property management solution, Nexia Property Intelligence, provides an efficient, cost-effective way to manage one or more multi-family properties from anywhere. The new property management solution leverages leading access control technologies, such as smart cards, wireless access control and modular locking systems. This innovative cloud-based solution provides operational efficiencies that simplify security for multi-resident property owners as...

Diebold Demonstrated Unique ATM Experience At The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show

Diebold has developed the first ATM that includes integration with mobile devices via the cloud Influenced by the expectations of the Millennial generation, Diebold, Incorporated is reimagining the automated teller machine (ATM) experience. Diebold has developed the first ATM that includes integration with mobile devices via the cloud, allowing consumers to complete secure, cardless transactions. It also features a new user interface that enables touch gestures, such as flick...

ASSA ABLOY Completes 100 Acquisitions Since 2005

With the acquisition of 4Front, ASSA ABLOY has now acquired 100 companies With the acquisition of 4Front, announced on 27 December 2012, ASSA ABLOY has now acquired 100 companies since Johan Molin joined the Group as President and CEO in 2005. Despite two major recessions, the ASSA ABLOY Group has experienced impressive growth since the beginning of 2005. Sales have increased by 84 percent from SEK 25 billion to SEK 46 billion (rolling 12 months per September 2012). ASSA ABLO...

Johnson Controls To Announce First Quarter 2013 Earnings

Johnson will make the announcement through live webcast on January 18 at 11 a.m EST Johnson Controls, Inc. , a global diversified company in the buildings and automotive industries, announces the following webcast: What: Johnson Controls First Quarter fiscal 2013 Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, January 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. EST How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at www.johnsoncontrols.com/investors.  Note: A slide presentation will be available that...

Secura Key Continues To Be A Reliable Source For Wiegand Cards For The Access Control Industry

Secura Key also manufactures multi-technology Wiegand cards, such as Wiegand + Contactless Secura Key, located in Chatsworth CA, has been and continues to be a reliable and trusted manufacturing resource for many types of Access Control cards. Now, Secura Key is the only resource for Wiegand Cards to the industry.  HID® Global Corp has recently notified its customers that it is obsoleting its Wiegand card and reader line as of January 31, 2013, except for some iCLASS...

Ingersoll-Rand Appoints Stephen Hagood As Vice President And Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Hagood will report to Lamach as part of his executive leadership team and will be based in Davidson, N.C Ingersoll-Rand plc , a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Hagood as vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective today. Hagood joins Ingersoll Rand from Goodrich Corporation where he served as vice president and CIO since 2003. “Steve’s breadth...

Electronic Security Association Extends Call For SECURE+ Award Entries

The entries have been extended to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently extended its call for SECURE+ Award entries until Jan. 18 to give SECURE+ members more time to submit customer testimonials regarding the value of their interactive security systems. Security systems with enhanced features are helping customers protect, connect and control their homes, families and businesses. In its inaugural yea...

HID Global Enters Into Reseller Agreement With PCSC

The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management software HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a reseller agreement with PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions. The agreement will enable PCSC to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software as part of PCSC’s LiNC-NXG™ s...

American Science And Engineering Receives 2.2 Million Order For Service And Maintenance Of X-ray Systems

AS&E's highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSEs) provide support services worldwide American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of a $2.2 million order from an international defense agency for the service and maintenance of X-ray inspection systems.    “This order provides world-class service and support to keep our client’s inspection syste...

NICE Systems Named Best PSIM Solution In 2012 GSN Homeland Security Awards

NICE Situator was chosen based on its successful deployments, advanced analytics and deep vertical market expertise NICE Systems recently announced that NICE Situator has been named the Best Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Solution as part of the 2012 Government Security News (GSN) Homeland Security Awards. The GSN Awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements of security vendors and government agencies at the federal, state and municipal levels. Denver Regi...

NLSS Announces Certification Classes For Its Unified Security Management Platform

The two-day course will feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveillance and access control services Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, recently announced its new series of certification classes, which offer advanced training on Next Level’s unified security management platform. The two-day courses, to be held across North America in 2013, feature comprehensive training on IP-based video surveill...

Matrix Comsec To Showcase Security Products At Intersec 2013

Matrix Comsec will showcase its range of access control, time-attendance and video surveillance solutions Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in the Intersec-2013. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution, Video Surveillance Solution and Fire Alarm Panel. Here, at this event Matrix will launch two new door controllers COSEC...

Exacq Technologies And MAXXESS Creates Integrated Video And Security Management System

Exacq Technologies and MAXXESS Systems have joined forces to create an integrated video surveillance and security management system that sees software from both companies working in harmony to offer a complete security solution. “The Exacq and Maxxess technical teams have worked closely together to ensure our mutual customers can take advantage of this exciting new development,” said Alan Lefford, Sales Manager for Exacq Technologies for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. “The s...

GET Group’s Photo ID Printer Selected For Phase 1 Of NATO TACTIC Program

The program will take advantage of the CP500’s unique combination of 600dpi printing capabilities Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems, announced recently that the CP500 ID card printer has been selected as the exclusive photo ID printer for Phase 1 of the NATO TACTIC Program. The program will take advantage of the CP500’s unique combination of 600dpi printing capabilities and pigment ink for highly se...

HID Global Acquires Codebench To Offer Complete Access Control Solutions

The acquisition positions HID Global to serve emerging government and commercial markets HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has acquired Codebench™, a leader in physical security identity management particularly for the government sector.  The acquisition brings together two award-winning, highly complementary offerings in validation software and solutions for government credentials, and will enable HID Global to...

McKinney Introduces Two-knuckle Square Barrel Hinge

McKinney, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, announced the introduction of its two-knuckle Square Barrel hinge that combines a slim, crisp appearance with high-quality construction. “Our new Square Barrel hinge is perfect for architectural and designer applications where customers are looking for something that’s a little more distinctive,” said Dave Higginson, ASSA ABLOY. “It matches perfectly with decorative levers and trim sets from CORBIN RUSSWIN or SARGENT and square pull...

IMS Research Indicates ACaaS Offers More Opportunities Compared To Traditional Access Solutions

Access Control as a Service could be the answer for suppliers looking to increase market penetration Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offers additional revenue and end-user penetration opportunities that traditional access control solutions do not, according to a recent study published by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc., titled The North American and European Markets for Access Control as a Service (ACaaS). “ACaaS presents more of a plug and play type installation...

IMS Research Ranks NICE System As The Global Leader In Providing PSIM

The 2012 PSIM World report counts NICE as the leading supplier of PSIM software based on revenues in 2011 NICE System is ranked as the global leader in providing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software solutions, according to IMS Research (now part of IHS). The 2012 IMS Research Physical Security Information Management World Report counts NICE as the leading supplier of PSIM software based on revenues in 2011. This is the second consecutive IMS Research PSIM r...

Honeywell Introduces Commercial-grade Fire Control Panels With Features From VISTA Turbo Line

Honeywell recently announced the introduction of commercial-grade fire control panels with features from the company’s VISTA Turbo line to provide additional functionality and save security dealers money and installation time. These robust solutions have been designed to more easily integrate with access control and leading third-party systems, provide additional smart sensor functionality and more. The new VISTA Turbo Fire models—the VISTA-32FBPT, VISTA-128FBPT and VISTA-250FBPT&md...

Talk-A-Phone Integrates VOIP-500 Series Phone/WEBS Paging Module With Rave SafeCampus Suite

Talk-A-Phone, the industry leader in emergency communications, area of refuge and mass notification systems, recently announced the integration of its VOIP-500 series phone / WEBS® Paging Module with the Rave SafeCampus suite from Rave Mobile Safety, the trusted software partner for campus safety. The combined solution provides higher education institutions with a single point-of-control for managing emergency notifications across all modes of communication and types of devices, including VO...

STI Introduces New Universal Stopper, For Wall Mounted Electrical Boxes

The Universal Stopper® (STI-13300NC) is a clear cover with an enclosed flush backbox.  It offers excellent protection against physical damage (both accidental and intentional), dust and grime as well as severe environments inside and out (Type rating pending). This indoor/outdoor cover fits over wall mounted electrical boxes and helps seal against damp or dirty locations. It is also useful when mounting on an uneven surface.  Other mounting options for the cover include surface or...

Electronic Security Association Announces Call For SECURE+Award Entries

The awards program recognises how qualifying SECURE+ members  are making customers' lives safer The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently announced its call for SECURE+ Award entries. Entries were accepted until Dec. 14, 2012 and were open to SECURE+ member companies. The awards will demonstrate how security systems with enhanced features have helped customers protect, control and connect their homes, families and businesses. The awards program recognizes real-l...

IMS Research Reports Increase In Sales Of MRL Elevators Over Hydraulic Elevator In Americas

MRL offers 50 to 75 percent more energy efficiency and also removes the need to construct a machine room Sales of machine-room-less (MRL) elevators in the Americas exceed hydraulic elevators by over $160 million in 2012 with revenues of $1.4 billion, according to a recent study published by IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc.), titled The World Market for Elevators and Escalators. “MRL is just now surpassing hydraulic as the primary elevator mechanism in the Americas for...

Assa Abloy Acquires US Company 4Front

4Front offers a complete product range around docking systems as well as a large variety of accessories ASSA ABLOY has acquired the US company 4Front, leader in docking systems. 4Front offers a complete product range around docking systems as well as a large variety of accessories. "4Front, with its leading brands, is yet another strategic entry to the important North American market in entrance automation. I welcome this addition that further reinforces the ASSA ABLOY Group'...

CNL Software & Becatech Partner To Offer Security Solutions For Critical Infrastructure

Heat, light, power, water and communications are crucial to each and every one of us CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has formed a technology partnership with Becatech Systems, a global leader in the provision of services and solutions for the protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), private estates and the Military and Peace Keeping Forces. With over 20 years of experience d...

Videx Announces New Version Of CyberKey Vault 20, CyberKey Vault 20 FX

Videx, Inc., announced a new version of the CyberKey Vault 20, the CyberKey Vault 20 FX. The redesign features a sleek new look with weatherized input modules and an embedded Flex System Hub for improved performance, all offered at a new, lower price. “The CyberKey Vault 20 FX is our most advanced key control cabinet yet,” said James McGowan, VP of Sales and Marketing at Videx. “We built on the award winning original design and added extra durability and speed to meet the need...

Corbin Russwin Introduces New Push/pull Hardware Solution

Corbin Russwin (www.corbinrusswin.com), a leading manufacturer of architectural hardware and security solutions for over 160 years and ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces a new push/pull hardware solution that is ideal in a variety of healthcare settings, as well as in K-12 environments. Corbin Russwin's latest offering combines a proven locking solution - the Corbin Russwin ML2000 mortise lock - with the attractive and functional HPSK push/pull paddle trim.  The paddle shape and location o...

Samsung Techwin Appoints Three New Regional Sales Managers

Brian to cover Florida region, Jason will handle South Central U.S. region and Benjamin Kallas Central Plains region Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products delivering superior performance and value, announces the appointment Brian R. Beird, Jason Boyd and Benjamin Kallas as Regional Sales Managers. Brian R. Beird will cover the Florida region. He comes to Samsung from Johnson Controls, where he was security and fire branch accou...

Assa Abloy’s Aperio Wireless Lock Technology Receives 2013 BOM Top Products Award

Aperio is a global, wireless platform that connects additional openings to an existing electronic access control system ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is a proud recipient of the 2013 BOM Top Products Award for its Aperio™ wireless lock technology. Award winners were 100% reader selected, by building and facility executives who participated in a national survey. Aperio was chosen from amongst 560 other products that were contestants in the surv...

HID Global Launches New FARGO HDP8500LE Industrial Card Laser Engraver

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the FARGO® HDP®8500LE Industrial Card Laser Engraver, a new module in its FARGO Industrial Series for high-security state and government eID programs and other applications requiring advanced visual security. Leveraging the most versatile laser engraving technology in card identity systems, the high security HDP8500LE system permanently engraves a range of unalterable personalisation attributes into card...