Morpho Signs 10 Year Contract with Chile for National e-ID cards and e-Passports

Morpho (Safran group) announced that it has signed a 10-year contract with Chile's national records administration (Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación) to produce e-ID cards and e-Passports under the country's new identification and ID and travel document issuance system. Read more

Global Smart Cards Market to Reach 10.9 Billion by 2015

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global outlook on the Smart Cards Industry. Increasing usage of contactless technology, newer applications and EMV migration across countries are major drivers boosting the global market for smart cards. Awareness about the benefits of smart cards is increasing manifold and so is the number of applications, giving the much needed impetus for the smart cards market to continue on its long drawn out growth path.
The global market for smart cards is currently traversing on a double-digit growth path driven largely by major initiatives in the financial, government and security sectors while the telecom sector continues to be the largest end-user with no nearest contender so far. With faster processing speeds and enhanced storage capacities, smart cards of late have also forayed into a number of newer applications even while the existing applications demonstrate immense potential for future growth. While rising security concerns lead the way for rapid proliferation of smart cards in security and identity markets, growth in the financial end-use sector is propelled by the EMV migration across the world. Improvements with regard to interoperability with existing systems could go a long way in encouraging implementation of projects in the future. Region wise, major growth is expected in the EMEA with usage portended to skyrocket in the transportation application end-use area particularly. In the Americas on the other hand, growth would be largely driven by governmental initiatives to introduce smart cards into several industry segments while Japan and South Korea offer immense potential for future growth in terms of technological improvements. Read more

Notifier Provides Fire Protection for Marine Application

NOTIFIER by Honeywell announces a line of fire alarm systems that deliver robust, reliable fire protection for a broad range of marine applications, supported by a worldwide network of experienced Engineered Systems Distributors (ESDs). Following a rigorous series of tests, NOTIFIER's Marine systems have approval for Marine applications from USCG (U.S. Coast Guard), Lloyd's Register and ABS (American Bureau of Shipping). Read more

Smiths Detection Unveils Mobile Cargo Scanner

Smiths Detection has unveiled a next-generation X-ray cargo scanner that is smaller, more cost effective and designed for easier operation in the field than traditional mobile systems.
Unlike standard radioactive source-based systems, the X-ray cargo scanner uses the power of a 4MeV X-ray accelerator and can scan loaded cargo containers with a steel penetration of 200mm (eight inches). The X-ray cargo scanner is also fuel-efficient, highly maneuverable, and light enough to be driven without any need for a US Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Read more

California Historic Hotel Selects VingCard Locking Solution for Security Upgrades

VingCard Elsafe announces that the iconic Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla, California, has completed a property-wide upgrade to VingCard Elsafe's Classic RFID locking system. The installation, which replaced older magnetic-stripe locks in all 93 guestrooms, continues the luxury resort's decade-long association with VingCard Elsafe.
VingCard Elsafe's suite of RFID locking systems feature contactless access control via Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) encoded communication and secure anti-cloning software. Recent advancements to VingCard Elsafe's RFID technology has enabled RFID locks to read keycards from more than twice as far as before. Additionally, VingCard Elsafe RFID locks are designed to be easily adapted to Near Field Communication (NFC)—technology that is expected to be in widespread use globally within a few years and which will enable travelers to use mobile devices as room keys. Read more

Over 25 Million Smart Energy Management Devices Will be Shipped to US Consumers in the Next Five Years

According to a new report by IMS Research, a leading supplier of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry, over 25 million ‘smart grid-enabled' devices, such as smart thermostats, smart energy displays, and smart appliances with the ability to communicate with smart meters, will be shipped in the U.S. in the next five years.
“The United States is often considered to be at the forefront of smart grid development, and energy reform is high on the U.S. Government's agenda,” says Lisa Arrowsmith, Senior Analyst, IMS Research. “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 stimulated large investment in ‘smart meters' which provide two-way communication between people's electricity meters and utility companies, enabling the utility company to remotely measure how much electricity consumers are using and send signals to the meter, enabling functions such as variable pricing tariffs. Increasingly, smart meters will be able to ‘talk' to in-home devices, such as smart thermostats or appliances.”  Read more

Toshiba Signs Agreement With Western Digital on Acquisition of HDD Manufacturing Equipment

Toshiba Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Western Digital Corporation on Toshiba's acquisition of certain of Western Digital's 3.5-inch HDD manufacturing equipment and related intellectual property, and the transfer to Western Digital of Toshiba Storage Device (Thailand). Toshiba's wholly-owned HDD manufacturing subsidiary located in Thailand.
Toshiba and Western Digital aim to complete the acquisition and transfer by March of this year after obtaining approval from the relevant authorities. Read more

Bosch Supplies Public Address and Evacuation System to Turkish Airport

To ensure clear and reliable passenger communication at all times and all over its large area, the International Terminal of the Adnan Menderes Airport, Turkey, relies on technology from Bosch. Since its installation by the Bosch partner Ateksis, the Praesideo fully digital public address and voice evacuation system allows the broadcast of different live and pre-recorded messages in 100 different zones throughout the building. Praesideo always adjusts the volume according to the noise level in the terminal so as to guarantee the highest possible sound quality and speech intelligibility. The system also allows the full integration of third-party services, as well as interconnecting with the fire alarm system. Read more

City of Atlanta Chooses CNL Management to Integrate Surveillance

CNL Software partners with CIBER to provide the Atlanta Police Department with an integrated suite of emergency dispatch applications that allow call takers and dispatchers to manage incident information more efficiently.
Ensuring the safety and security of citizens and visitors is key to the success and progress of any city. This is especially true for Atlanta. The City covers 8,376 square miles, is home to over 5 Million in the Metropolitan area, hosts over 35 Million visitors per year and is protected by 1,639 police officers. Read more 

e-Buyer's Guide: Source Security Products Anytime, Anywhere

asmag.com, a leading source for security industry, is honored to announce the launch of e-Buyer's Guide website. e-Buyer's Guide aims to provide security professionals monthly new products from major security players. It is clearly classified into easily-navigated product categories--video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarm and others--which expedites buying process.
e-Buyer's Guide Mobile Edition e-Buyer's Guide is now available on mobile phones and handheld devices. Its touch-based user's interface offers easier access to what security professionals look for. With the e-Buyer's Guide mobile edition, users may connect e-Buyer's Guide anytime and anywhere to keep up-to-date with the latest products instantly. Read more