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New Announcements from ACCESS CONTROL & SECURITY SYSTEMS
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Hirsch Electronics announces Velocity 3.0.
The award-winning Velocity Security Management System integrates access
control, video, alarms, badging, smart cards, biometrics, Role-Based
Access Control (RBAC), partitioning, identity management, FIPS 201 and
more. The system is IT-centric, highly secure, and scaleable to even the
largest organizations. Visit www.WeSecureBuildings.com
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News
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Convergence 101:
New curriculum to examine integration
Convergence in the security industry is more than a
passing trend, according to security experts. In fact, the concept has
now become the basis of a university curriculum at Lund University's
School of Economics and Management.
The research-oriented international university, located in Sweden,
recently implemented a four-year Security Informatics research program,
with cooperation from ASSA ABLOY, Securitas Systems and Axis
Communications officials. The Ph.D. program facilitates research on new
business models for open systems, the management of organization
networks and alliances, and the identification of future customer
requirements.
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Americans
still wary of biometrics use in retail sector
Americans are becoming more comfortable with the idea
of using biometrics in identification; however, the majority still do
not feel comfortable with the retail industry using the technology,
according to a recent survey conducted by TRUSTe and market information
group TNS.
Three out of five Americans support adding biometric data to credit
cards (64 percent) and debit cards (62 percent), but are much less
likely to want that information on a retail store loyalty card (27
percent).
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GE Security,
Smiths Detection partner to offer Homeland
protection
Smiths Group plc and General Electric Co. have agreed
to form Smiths GE Detection, which will combine Smiths Detection with GE
Homeland Protection to create a global business serving the fast-growing
detection and Homeland protection markets.
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Registration begins for ASIS
International 2007
Registration has begun for the ASIS International 2007
Conference and Expo. The 53rd annual show is scheduled for Las Vegas,
from Sept. 24-27.
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NASCAR
addresses security at annual summit
Representatives from NASCAR race tracks across the
country met this weekend with security specialists to improve crisis
management strategies at the 2007 NASCAR Security Summit in Concord,
N.C.
Officials say that the key to race-track safety is better communication
among the dozens of different agencies, all of whom are first
responders.
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Secure Your Facilities with CyberLock
Videx manufactures CyberLock electronic cylinders designed to convert
mechanical locks into full-functioning access control systems. A record
of every entry and attempted access is stored in both the cylinder and
key. One key can be used to access CyberLocks installed in doors,
cabinets, containers, and padlocks throughout an entire facility.
www.videx.com/lock17
Videx, Inc.
1105 NE Circle Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-758-0521,
Fax: 541-752-5285
sales@videx.com
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Business Beat
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- Checkpoint Systems Inc., Thorofare,
N.J., recently participated in a series of UHF RFID technology trials
supervised by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
task group 34 (TG34). The trials were designed to improve RFID tag read
performance in high-density reader environments. Conducted at one of
METRO Group's Distribution Centres near Hamm, Germany, the Varena trials
were designed to improve RFID tag read performance in high-density
reader environments and to validate the robustness of the RFID portal
dock door solution in preparation for Metro's UHF rollout expansion
plans scheduled for 2007. Using equipment from numerous RFID suppliers
in Europe and North America, Checkpoint served as a hardware integrator
for the trials. In this capacity, Checkpoint helped with the design work
for the hardware solution and procurement, configuration and
installation of the 36 RFID-enabled dock door portals which were used to
validate successful simultaneous operation of multiple dock doors using
a 4-channel synchronized approach.
- IQinVision, San Clemente, Calif., has partnered with
Milestone Systems, Copenhagen, to make a best-of-breed solution
for people wanting to video-enable their organization.
- Infrastruct Security Inc., Houston, has acquired
Houston-based Monarch Security, and has purchased the systems and
the service account base from Kimmons Security Services.
- Datacorp, Miami, has partnered with Perimeter
eSecurity, Milford, Conn., to supplement its current consulting and
integration services. Perimeter will enable Datacorp to provide
on-demand security and disaster recovery services.
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Lenel, a UTC Fire & Security company, is a leading provider of software
and integrated systems for commercial security markets. Lenel's flagship
OnGuard security platform provides an open, seamlessly integrated
solution encompassing access control, alarm monitoring, identity
management, smart cards, biometrics, intrusion detection, digital video
management, intelligent video and IT convergence. www.lenel.com
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People in the News
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- Fargo Electronics Inc., Minneapolis,
has appointed Steve Blake as head of the product marketing area
overseeing printer/encoders, software, systems, professional services
and customer knowledge; Alan Fontanella as head of product
marketing for secure materials, system peripherals and enhancements, and
accessories products; and Charlie Ross as U.S. sales
director.
- David Schatten has accepted the position of director of
business development for Universal Security Systems Inc.,
Hauppauge, N.Y.
- F. Dan Burger has joined HiSoftware, Nashua, N.H., as
vice president of sales and service.
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named Gail
Linkins, the federal security director (FSD) at Mobile Regional
Airport, Montgomery Regional-Dannelly Field and Dothan Regional
airports, as the agency's FSD of the Year for the Central Region. The
award recognizes the FSD who makes significant contributions in
providing operational direction for airport security, demonstrating
integrity and innovation while adding value to other airports and
agencies.
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Events
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Announcing the 2007 Security Industry Calendar
of Events, available online at securitysolutions.com/current/calendar2007.
To submit your event for inclusion in the 2007
securitysolutions.com Industry Calendar, please send the relevant
information to aroe@securitysolutions.com
Jan. 22-24
2007 Supply-Chain Council Executive Retreat
Boca Raton Resort and Club; Boca Raton, Fla.
Information: Call (202) 962-0440 or e-mail info@supply-chain.org
www.supply-chain.org
Jan. 22-25
2007 Building Industry Consulting Service International Winter
Conference
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center; Orlando, Fla.
Organizer: BICSI
Information: Call (800) 242-7405 or e-mail bicsi@bicsi.org
www.bicsi.org
Jan. 23-26
Strategic Recruiting for Government
Washington, D.C.
Organizer: Advanced Learning Institute
Information: Call (888) 362-7400 or (773) 695-9400
www.aliconferences.com
Jan. 24
Data Security Management e-conference
Organizer: SATO
Information: E-mail info@satoevents.com
www.satoevents.com
Jan. 29-31
ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications
Hilton Orange County; Costa Mesa, Calif.
Organizer: ASTM International
Information: Contact Tim Brooke at (610) 832-9729 or tbrooke@astm.org
http://www.astm.org
Jan. 29-31
2007 Contactless Payments Summit
Don Shula's Hotel and Golf Club; Miami Lakes, Fla.
Organizer:International Quality and Productivity Center
www.contactless07.com
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