With the latest revision of the Standard Offline (OSS-SO), the LEGIC neon mobile security platform standard has now been added to OSS-SO to enable LEGIC Connect-based access control solutions to be fully and securely “Standard Offline” compatible. The addition of LEGIC neon to the standard significantly...
Maxxess has released a major update to its popular eVisitor visitor management solution with new mobile access integrations and touchless reader choices to support more flexible workplace operations post-pandemic. The new release includes options for mobile access control using smartphones, with authorised visitors and site users...
Maxxess is targeting increasing demand across the Middle East and North Africa for affordable, seamlessly-integrated systems and visitor management solutions, with the appointment of Issam Alhamadam as Business Development Manager for the MENA region. He joins the company at a time of exciting growth for its...
LEGIC Identsystems has acquired the Cross-domain Development Kit (XDK) for connectivity and industrial sensing from Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions GmbH. Created as a prototyping platform as well as a complete sensor node solution, the XDK will be integrated with LEGIC’s end-to-end security platform LEGIC Connect...
Maxxess is addressing increased demand for workplace and facilities flexibility with the release of eFusion version 7, its access control software that offers a complete security, safety, and building systems management platform. As organisations adapt to the fast changing, post-pandemic landscape – with many now shifting...
Maxxess Systems has partnered with Digital Watchdog to deliver a complete video surveillance solution to help manage security threats. Unlike stand-alone systems for video management, this new complete solution will help organisations not only detect security threats in real time, but also to trigger immediate automated security system...
Swiss-based LEGIC Identsystems a leading enabler of contactless security solutions has announced a new milestone in the growth of its end-to-end mobile security platform LEGIC Connect: 7.5 million registered users in 200 countries. Smartphone-based credentials enable a whole new world of flexible, and personalized services. Unlike...
Genetec shares the results of its ‘Physical Security in EMEA 2021’ report, based on insights from over 1,500 physical security professionals which show how physical security teams across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are leveraging technology to manage both short term needs and long-term priorities. The...
Dortronics Systems Inc. an industry leader in off-the-shelf and customised door control solutions, can help facilities implement fast and highly cost-effective solutions to help combat the spread of infection with two if its latest products – the 5278 Touchless Proximity Switch and the 6612 Request...
Supplier of security and entrance systems solutions, dormakaba, has upgraded its KTV revolving door system with improved installation times and a new automatic 'Night Shield' locking system feature. The Night Shield option can be installed internally or externally and is equipped with EN 1672 tested and certified...
“Successful systems integrators also understand the importance of securing what they sell,” says Matt Barnette chief executive officer of the PSA Security Network – the world's largest system integrator consortium At PSA Security Network, we have seen key attributes that make up the most successful of...
HID Global has deployed the government of Libya’s first diplomatic and special ePassport program. HID provided Libya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) with HID Integrale™, a secure end-to-end solution that expedites the application and issuance processes and manages the entire ePassport lifecycle. For improved security, the...
Leading innovator of road blockers, bollards and barriers, ATG Access, has launched the next generation in bridge protection technology: the Bridge Deck Expansion Beam. The system was developed after the identification of unique characteristics encountered when trying to secure bridge infrastructure from a hostile vehicle mitigation...
As part of their COVID-19 response, Gallagher and Invixium have collaborated to develop an integrated, user-friendly solution to address the global market's immediate, health-oriented needs. IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit is Invixium’s flagship biometric reader and hallmark of its COVID-19 solution, which delivers simultaneous face recognition...
Invixium, a leading global provider of innovative touchless biometric solutions has deployed its IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit at Eastern Platinum Limited (Eastplats) Crocodile River Mine in South Africa. This deployment comes in response to a growing global need for touchless access control and temperature screening...
Axis Communications has appointed Ettiene Van Der Watt to the role of regional director, Middle East & Africa, which includes United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Africa and Levant countries. Ettiene has been part of the Axis family for close to a decade and...
The electronic security industry has never experienced a more difficult time. The pandemic has created stresses and strains throughout the supply chain, with system integrators, distributors and manufacturers all having to adapt the way they operate, to ensure colleagues, as well as customers, are kept...
New whitepaper highlights benefits of integrated access control systems to help organisations transform security and operations, but stresses that existing barriers are preventing adoption. Axis Communications, has announced its latest whitepaper: The digitisation and cyber security of physical access control, to highlight the many benefits of...
According to Omdia (Informa)’s latest access control report, Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is the fastest growing access control software provider in the world. The report showed Genetec rising to 4th position globally (up...
ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has published the Release Candidate for Profile D, a draft specification that covers interfaces for access control peripherals. This newest profile candidate is designed to provide ONVIF interoperability for peripheral devices such as locks,...
STid, leading developer of high security contactless identification and Nedap, market leader in access control solutions, have joined forces in the access control market. The partnership primarily focuses on integrating STid's high security expertise into the Nedap AEOS offering. This close collaboration makes STid a Nedap...
A free Track and Trace module has been added to access control specialist, TDSi's EXgarde security management software to help organisations investigate and map the movement of people potentially infected with COVID-19 (or any other dangerous pathogen), so those who have come into potential contact...
Siemens has launched a thermal shield solution that can help with tracking infections from COVID-19 that can be integrated into the video and access systems of businesses. Siveillance Thermal Shield quickly measures the body temperature of a person seeking to access a building. Thermal imaging cameras are...
Security Middle East looks at healthcare security and visitor management solutions for the current medical crisis In the region's hit hardest by the covid-19 pandemic, the healthcare systems have struggled to cope. China, Iran, Italy and Spain are worst affected at the time of writing, but...
More than 1,100 exhibitors from 56 countries gathered in Dubai in Janury at the region's premier annual security event. Talking points this year were cyber security, compliance and the need for true integration. SME reports from Dubai Intersec was officially inaugurated by Major General Expert Rashid...
ATG Access has just completed its third biggest airport perimeter project with the supply of shallow mount bollards around the perimeter of the Jewel retail complex at Singapore’s award-winning Changi Airport. The leading manufacturer of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barriers has previously worked on two major airport...
Affordable but increasingly powerful integration technology from Maxxess will be highlighted at Intersec 2020, as the company showcases the latest off-the-shelf, modular solutions for mixed-use developments including offices, retail, hospitality and residential complexes. Using versatile, open-technology software, is proving to be an alternative to costly or...
Museums and heritage sites in the region have a number of roles to play – not only are they there to preserve items and artefacts of historical interest, they also exist to serve their communities by offering spaces that engage and invite comment and discussion....
NIT, a distributor of IP surveillance and physical security solutions in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (“META”) region has signed a distribution agreement with XPR to supply is access control solutions, locking solutions and hotel solutions across the Middle East region. “We are pleased to...
Traka, the leading worldwide specialist in intelligent asset management solutions, has announced the successful integration of its advanced key and asset management software at Atlantis, The Palm, allowing the iconic Dubai hotel to offer its guests the highest level of hospitality and security. An intuitive, browser-based...
Access control manufacturer Inner Range is increasing its presence in the Middle East by taking on a dedicated sales advisor for the region. The company, which has an EMEA regional head office near Reading, Berkshire, has delivered several major projects in the Middle East in recent...
Professionals in the security, safety and fire protection industry gathered for the second edition of the Intersec Awards last night during a gala event to celebrate their achievements in the industry. The ceremony which was hosted by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organisers of Intersec –...
The adoption of prison management systems is increasing owing to an increase in adoption of security systems in government organisations, according to new research. Prison management systems provide features where a prison warden can access and update inmate details, register a new inmate, and perform other...
Brive Hospital in France has selected STid and Vauban Systems to provide access control to its premises and guarantee the protection of its patients. Since November 2016, the Ministry of Health has required all public and private health care facilities to set up a Security Plan...
Paxton has launched a new global website with new features and pages all based on installer feedback. Features include: new information-rich product pages, with videos, case studies, instructions and brochures, an installer resource area for everything you need to fit and quote Paxton, a handy image download...
Vivotek has introduced its first license plate recognition camera - the B9387-LPR which can identify license plates from over 70 countries around the world. The camera also offers efficient access control management through black & white lists and multi-site camera centralised maintenance. The black & white list...
SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH, part of the Allegion group - a global leader in digital locking and physical access control systems - has entered a technology partnership in Europe with Morphean. The new technology partnership, that will utilise SimonsVoss’ digital access control system SmartIntego[1], extends Morphean’s...
Doors are opening to the cloud for access control. Timothy Compston asks are there any hurdles that still need to be overcome for the cloud's wider adoption for access control? As more and more business functions become reliant on the cloud - essentially off premises computing...
Johnson Controls' aviation specific CEM Systems AC2000 Airport access control solution has been selected to secure the new Bahrain International Airport. The CEM Systems AC2000 Airport software and industry leading CEM Systems hardware is being installed at Bahrain International Airport to ensure the highest level of...
A secure facility is priority number one. However, while modern credential and reader technology is being adopted for physical access control solutions, research shows that organisations continue to utilise legacy communication protocols creating vulnerabilities and risk. Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) delivers benefits and advantages that...
Finnish locking solutions provider Abloy is expanding its international business operations with a major focus on the global railway industry. To facilitate this growth and support its professional customers worldwide, Abloy will open new competence centres in in North America, Southern Europe and in the Asia-Pacific...
HID Global aims to help remove the integration barriers between access control and smart building applications with its newly launched HID Origo cloud platform. HID Origo combines HID’s technologies for mobile IDs (and location services in the future) with HID's expansive access control architecture to bring...
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be appearing with distribution partner IPTEC on Stand SA-B27 at Intersec Dubai 2019, from 20th-22nd January. TDSi will be showing its newly released GARDiS software, along with the EXgarde Enterprise integrated security management solution, its range of controllers and discussing...
Nedap, a leading specialist in long-range identification solutions has just launched its next generation of its Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) platform in time for Intersec Dubai. In a relatively short period, license plate recognition technology for vehicle access control has become very popular as it...
Aruba's ClearPass Network Access Control (NAC) solution has been successful in enabling National Health Insurance Company – Daman to comply with governmental network security regulations and improving the Wi-Fi network experience for employees, contractors and guests. As a semi-government entity headquartered in the UAE, it was...
Muscat International Airport has won the overall CEM Systems Project of the Year Award for 2018. The landmark $1.8 billion new airport project was honoured at CEM Systems’ annual security conference, held 23—24 May at the Galgorm Resort & Spa, Northern Ireland. “As the largest infrastructure project...
Matrix will be showcasing its latest trends and technologies including its new NVRX Series and PRASAR communication system at a special event in Riyadh next week. Matrix Insight will take place on 26th July from 8:30 am onwards at Marriott Hotel. The company will showcase its...
ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions launches smart, BIM-enabled product specification tool that helps users create complete and tailored door opening solutions - ASSA ABLOY OPENINGS STUDIO. "OPENINGS STUDIO offers innovative and tailored plug-and-play BIM-enabled solutions for doors and hardware. Not only is the tool simple and convenient,...
Altronix has added Paxton Access to its expanding portfolio of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions. “Our collaboration with Paxton Access further simplifies the design and installation process for system integrators,” said Alan Forman, President, Altronix Corporation. “Trove facilitates a quicker and cleaner installation, which is...
The Saudi Arabian oil company Saudi Aramco has commissioned the German firm Tönnjes E.A.S.T. www.toennjes.com to supply 237,000 RFID windscreen stickers to help manage access control at its premises. Only vehicles bearing such a label will be able to enter the company’s sites. The sticker contains a UHF...