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IFSEC India is the largest exhibition for commercial and homeland security A whizzing train around a vibrant and colourful miniature town at the Bosch booth caught the attention of many at IFSEC India, one of the largest exhibition for commercial and homeland security held every year. This innovative model was accompanied by the wide range of security, safety and communication products from Bosch, which effectively portrayed their features and capabilities. Live high-resoluti...

The jailbreak took place at the Old Police Cells Museum in Brighton, Sussex Consultants from Sussex-based c-hq security services who design prison and custodial installations found themselves on the wrong side of the bars in a fundraising jailbreak organised by Crimestoppers. The jailbreak took place at the Old Police Cells Museum in Brighton, Sussex, and at the time of writing the event has raised £3,000 in total for the museum and for Crimestoppers which are both inde...

PPM 2000 and TotalMobile will offer a complete security management solution With TotalMobile’s security apps in the field and PPM 2000’s incident management software in the office, data can be shared real-time for improved response, communication and collaboration. TotalMobile and PPM 2000 announced recently their new technology partnership geared at facilitating the timely and accurate transmission of security data back to the office where it can be tracked, anal...

IFSEC International 2012 will take place between 14-17 May 2012, NEC Birmingham, UK Understand and protect your business from ever evolving security risks by attending IFSEC International’s brand new education programme this May. Created for security managers and all those responsible for managing the security of their organisation, such as facilities, estate and building managers, as well as property owners themselves, the brand new Security Management Education Theatre...

Brivo and Vector will be presenting the physical access control capabilities of the Brivo ACS OnSite Aparato at the seminar Vector Electric, Inc. a Michigan based government systems integration firm and Brivo Systems, LLC a leader in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for government security management, are jointly hosting an implementation and training seminar at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Detroit March 20, 2012. In 2004, then sitting President Bush, issued the Ho...

Fransisco Peral will serve as the Business Development Manager focused on the Carribean, Latin America and Mexico MOBOTIX Corp., an industry leading provider of high-resolution, network-based security solutions, today announced that it has expanded its North American sales force in response to significant growth in North America. The company reported more than a 30 percent sales increase in the Americas in the last quarter. Two new business development managers have been add...

Paxton, market leaders in access control, have released an exciting new addition to their popular electronic access control system, Net2, which allows remote monitoring via an iPhone or web browser! Hot on the heels of the September re-launch of their leading access control software, Net2 Pro, Paxton are proud to introduce Net2 Anywhere. Net2 Anywhere is a fantastic new online application within Net2 Pro, Paxton’s intelligent feature-rich Net2 software. Net2 Pro offers advanced features l...

The case study focuses on Microsoft's deployment of Perspective in Global Security Operations Centers PPM 2000 Inc., the industry’s leading developer of Incident Reporting and Investigation Management software, has published a new case study on the use of their flagship application, Perspective, throughout Microsoft Global Security. This insightful look at a real-world application focuses on Microsoft’s deployment of Perspective in all three of their Global Securi...

Secutech 2012 is expected to attract 560 exhibitors to display a vast range of security and access control products The first “Security 50 Annual Summit” will take place at Secutech 2012, Asia’s leading exhibition for the electronic security, info security and fire and safety sectors, which will be held from 18 – 20 April 2012 at Nangang Taipei World Trade Center.Secutech 2012 is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and the “Sec...

Some key topics at ID World Abu Dhabi 2012 will include transportation security and border control A distinguished line up of top-drawer speakers, populating the preliminary agenda of the fifth annual EMEA summit on security, mobility and traceability, is set to provide an unmissable conference for the international ID WORLD community on 18-19 March 2012 in Abu Dhabi. The 2012 Abu Dhabi program will feature an exclusive mix of presentations where existing and emerging identif...

HID Global will demonstrate its security technologies, products, solutions and services at CARTES North America HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, continues its commitment to innovation leadership by offering a broad portfolio of RFID and digital technology solutions that support users’ needs to create, use and manage secure identities. As a part of its showcase this week at CARTES North America Expo and Conference 2012 in Las Ve...

TDSi will be demonstrating SOLOgarde, a stand-alone access control system, with local partner Rapid Vigil Security TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations will be exhibiting its range of controllers and biometric readers at IFSEC West Africa 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria, from 6th to 7th of March 2012. The company will be joining its local partner Rapid Vigil Security Company Ltd on stand 20, hall 1. TDSi and Rapid Vigil Security...

Accellion has been selected as a finalist for the SC Magazine Awards Europe 2012 Accellion, Inc. recently announced its selection as a finalist for the SC Magazine Awards Europe 2012 within the category of Best Content Security product. Taking place this year on 24 April at the London Hilton, Park Lane, the SC Awards are widely recognised as the most coveted and prestigious awards for the European information security industry; they honour professionals working to secure ente...

Prisons and Correctional Facilities Asia 2012 will discuss issues like prison overcrowding and security As overcrowding in Asian prisons continues to remain a challenge for prison officials, the Prison Department of Malaysia is stepping up its efforts to address this issue by employing and implementing effective strategies. In conjunction with IQPC Worldwide, the Prison Department of Malaysia will be launching the 2nd Annual Prisons and Correctional Facilities Asia 2012 in Ku...

The need for security products and services in India is increasing due to rising security awareness The first edition of Secutech India, a trade show for security and safety technologies and solutions, opened at the Bombay Exhibition Centre.  Running from 1 – 3 March 2012, the show is organised by Messe Frankfurt and Asian Business Exhibition & Conferences Ltd (ABEC) and attracted more than 150 exhibitors in 10,000 sqm of exhibition space. Mr Parson Lee, M...

   SANS' webcast series aims to empower SMEs to make good risk management decisions "Millions of small businesses assume that Information security is just too complex," explains Jim Herbeck, an instructor for the SANS Institute. "But by breaking down the complete process into smaller, bite sized chunks using the same best practice favoured by larger organisations, SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) should understand that having good information security is a very realist...

Commend UK, the Integrated Intercom solutions provider, has launched a new Wireless version of its proven Intercom technology to bring a new level of flexibility to security installers and end-users alike. The Wireless technology overcomes obstacles such as paved surfaces, or restrictions often encountered within challenging environments, without the need for hard-wired data cabling. Greg Gregoriou, Managing Director of Commend UK, believes that Help Points and Emergency Call stations can now...

The CyberLock family of access control products by Videx help high risk-businesses lower their insurance premiums with the system’s ability to track and control access throughout a facility. Public facilities like churches, schools, and hospitals are more likely to face loss or property damage due to the high volume of people coming and going. Additionally, key control is a big issue and it can be difficult to secure all areas of a facility. Public facilities are considered high-risk by in...

Federal and commercial sectors select eIQnetworks due to an increasing number of cyber attacks eIQnetworks, Inc., the only global provider of a unified situational awareness solution, recently announced an increasing number of large organisations and federal agencies are choosing situational awareness over next generation SIEM tools, helping the company post record year-on-year third quarter sales, Q3 FY12, ending January 31, 2012. Revenue was up 60 percent from the same quar...

John will focus on creating innovative security solutions for customers at colleges and universities G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. recently announced veteran higher education security and safety expert, John L. Pack, has joined its team of subject matter experts. With decades of experience in the higher education and campus security environment, John will focus on creating innovative security solutions for customers at colleges and universities around the US. “John Pa...

  A BSIA post-event survey reveals strong demand for UK security products during Intersec 2012 Strong demand for UK security products evidenced during Intersec also ties-in with the findings of new research unveiled by the BSIA. Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, who exhibited at the recent Intersec 2012 exhibition in Dubai, are reporting a record level of visitor interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, fro...

IndigoVision, leading manufacturer of security management systems, has released an update to its OPC Data Access Server Integration Module, allowing communication from IndigoVision's SMS4 system to OPC compliant clients. OPC is a series of standards specifications for allowing open interoperability amongst industrial automation and process control systems such as building and alarm management systems. IndigoVision's updated OPC Data Access Server Integration Module v2.0 forms part of its OPC I...

Idesco, the first manufacturer in the world to offer encrypted card-reader-host communication, has transformed the weakest link in access control systems into the strongest. The Access 8 CD 5 2.0 reader – now available to order - is merely the foundation of Idesco’s revolutionary new AESCO package.AESCO won't stop at lifting the security of access control to an unprecedentedly secure level. For what’s most innovative about AESCO is that it is an OPEN TECHNOLOGY solution - it ca...

The new facility will accomodate the combined staff of NAV and Nexus Technologies In a move that reflects an overall increase in business throughout the region as well as North American Video’s (NAV) recent acquisition of Nexus Technologies Group, NAV has relocated their northeast regional office to larger facilities in Pearl River, NY, effective February 1st, 2012.  “The location and added space of the new facility will enable us to offer enhanced services a...

Ipsotek was awarded a Highly Commended certificate in recognition for making this a safer world Ipsotek’s award winning technology was awarded a Highly Commended certificate for the ADS Security and Innovation Awards in recognition for making this a safer world. The ADS Security and Innovation Awards, sponsored by General Dynamics UK, was incorporated into the Security and Policing 2012 (formerly known as HOSDB) Exhibition Dinner held at the Guildford Cathedral on 31 Ja...

Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. has launched a new access control solution that has been designed to suit all types of SME's located in a single building and not requiring more than 32 protected doors. The ACTpro 1500 single door IP controller can be set-up and administered via its built-in web server or through the established ACTWin software application. Key features include voltage monitoring, break glass monitoring, status LEDs for fault indication and cable management improvements suc...

The partnership allows Optex and Raytec to capitalise on common synergies in sales and technology Leading sensor manufacturer Optex Co. Ltd of Japan has announced a major investment in the 100% share capital of UK lighting manufacturer Raytec. Raytec are the global leaders in security lighting with a reputation for high performance, high quality products designed, manufactured and supported to the highest standards. This new partnership allows the two companies to capital...

The Samsung stand will be packed with interactive product demonstration areas Samsung has announced that its stand in hall 5 at IFSEC 2012 will be dedicated to demonstrating its ability to support installers and system integrators with Smarter Security solutions.  “Smarter Security is primarily about how customers can upgrade from an analogue system to an IP and network based solution in the smartest possible way for their businesses with the help of Samsung,&rdquo...

Videor sales were in excess of 8 million euros in January 2012 The multibrand distributor Videor kicked off the new year with the best monthly results in the history of the company. Sale in excess of 8 million euros made January 2012 the month with the highest sales in the over 35-year history of the company. A well balanced mix of project business and standard supplies across all business segments made this special success possible. “We are proud of our supplying partne...

G4S Technology introduces the Javelin - a new range of card readers designed and built to look good, be user friendly and reduce environmental impact. The Javelin sets the standard, not only for its green design and build but also through its technological capabilities. The features of the Javelin card reader range have been thought through to provide high security, modern design and usability. The Javelin is one of the first card readers on the market to offer a four line graphical display w...