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American Science and Engineering announces Charles P. Dougherty as President and CEO

Dougherty will become CEO on April 8, 2013 and the company’s directors plan to elect him to the board that day American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") a leading supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions for government agencies, corporations and military organisations worldwide, recently announced that Charles P. Dougherty has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anthony R. Fabiano, who is retiring. Dougherty will become CEO on A...

ASSA ABLOY introduces Aperio L100 wireless lock for security doors

Aperio™ is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or existing access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. The innovative new high security Aperio™ L100 lock is an electronically controlled lock which not only provides the highest levels of physical protection, but also transmits comprehensive information on door status to the access control...

Suprema Inc. recorded 25% revenue growth in 2012

Suprema has recorded double-digit growth for 12 consecutive years Suprema Inc., a global leader in biometric technologies and ID solutions, announces that its 2012 revenue rose 25% year-on-year growth and its net profit increased 148.6% from the previous year. For the year ended 31 December 2012, the company, which makes products ranging from biometric security systems to e-passport readers and fingerprint live scanning systems, reported KRW 51.9 billion ($ 47.72 million)...

Applied DNA Sciences welcomes Chris Taylor as its new European Director

Chris Taylor will help consolidate and expand the companies offerings in the UK Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., a provider of DNA-based anti-counterfeiting technology and product authentication solutions, announced recently that Chris Taylor, a recognised leader in forensic marking products, has joined the company as Director, Europe. APDN welcomed Mr. Taylor, who will help lead the company in consolidating and comprehensively expanding its offerings in the United Kingdom, the Eu...

Over 1,000 security manufacturers to showcase new products at ISC West

The growth in the electronic security market is reflected in the 170+ new companies who will be at ISC West More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communic...

NLSS Cloud Services is a Silver winner at the 2013 Global Excellence Awards

NLSS Cloud Services was selected based on the positive impact it delivers to today’s security marketplace Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, announced recently that Info Security Products Guide, the industry's leading security research and advisory guide, has named NLSS Cloud Services, a Silver winner of the 2013 Global Excellence Awards in the Tomorrow’s Technology Today category. This prestigious awar...

Security Industry Association (SIA) to hold annual Customer Appreciation Reception in Las Vegas

The reception will provide an opportunity for security industry professionals to meet before ISC West The Security Industry Association (SIA) will hold it's annual SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at the PURE Nightclub at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This highly anticipated event is held each year on the night before ISC West and provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for security product manufacturers, dealers, integrators and...

UBM Live officially launches IFSEC International and FIREX International’s move to ExCeL London in 2014

UBM relocates IFSEC International from NEC after 16 years UBM Live has officially launched IFSEC International and FIREX International’s move to ExCeL London in 2014. On Wednesday 6th March, over 200 partners and premier exhibitors across UBM’s Protection and Management Series – IFSEC, FIREX, Facilities Show and Safety & Health Expo – were given the opportunity to explore all the benefits ExCeL and the surrounding area has to offer. Relocating IFSEC...

Cobham wins contract to supply IED detection equipment to NATO forces

Cobham's IED detection systems will be delivered in 2013 Cobham has been awarded a £16M order to supply NATO forces with leading-edge vehicle mounted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection equipment. These systems will be delivered in 2013 by Cobham Antenna Systems in the UK. Fred Cahill, VP Cobham Antenna Systems, explained: “Cobham will deliver enhanced Counter-IED detection capabilities, which can be safely deployed from within the protection of mine-resi...

HID Global demonstrates portfolio of healthcare secure access solutions at HIMSS 2013

HID's secure access solutions are designed to have minimal impact on patients and administrative staff HIMSS 2013 – HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently showcased the breadth and depth of its healthcare secure access solution portfolio at this year’s HIMSS in New Orleans. Protecting healthcare organisations and patients against unauthorised access to sensitive data, HID Global’s secure access solutions are designed to hav...

Electronic Security Expo announces Roy Spence as keynote speaker for 2013

ESX’s keynote luncheon, sponsored by Security America RRG, will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday June 19, 2013 The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) announced its welcome of Roy Spence, co-founder and chairman of GSD&M — a leading Austin-based marketing and advertising agency — as its 2013 keynote speaker. Its keynote luncheon, sponsored by Security America RRG, will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19 at Nashville’s brand new Music Cit...

Security Technology Live 2014 shares recent market feedback

Security Technology Live 2014 takes over the security industry's traditional May show dates and NEC location Clarion Events, the organisers of Security Technology Live, 2014's only exhibition exclusively targeting the UK’s security installers, integrators, resellers and distributors recently shared some of the feedback they have been getting from the market regarding the event. Speaking about how Security Technology Live has been able to take over the Security industry&...

HID Global adds SlimFlex Laundry tag solution to its RFID tags

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the addition of its industry and logistics SlimFlex™ Laundry tag solution to the expanding SlimFlex Tag family of broadband UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders. This introduction provides integrators with a rich feature-set of RFID tags that deliver the characteristics of the SlimFlex tag’s durability and flexibility in a format ideal for automated tracking and inventory for commer...

IMS Research forecasts growth for building analytics in the Middle East and US

IMS Research forecasts that global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016 A new report by IMS Research—now part of IHS Inc. forecasts that the markets for building analytics used in the Middle East and U.S. will both see triple-digit growth over the next five years. IMS Research forecasts the global market for building analytics used in intelligent buildings will be worth nearly $50 million in 2016. Major dri...

Gallagher celebrates 75 years of business in security management systems

Gallagher's suite of security solutions are in use with national and local government in more than 100 countries Driven by innovation and human endeavour, contemporary history has been defined by a series of unprecedented achievements and landmark events. From the first footsteps on the moon and New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary’s record ascent of Everest, to the beginning of the Information Age and significant accomplishments in science and engineering, recent decades of...

IdentiSys announces new technology partnership with Q-Matic

The partnership offers new products and new value-added services to customers IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, recently announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic, the world’s leader in Customer Flow Management systems. Qmatic offers solutions that help organisations manage and measure their customer flow. The customer’s enti...

BSIA recognises one of The Mall Blackburn’s Security Supervisors with Regional Security Personnel Award

Gareth Stead Clark won the award for Best Use of Technology in the North West The hard work and dedication of one of The Mall Blackburn’s Security Supervisors has earned him a top accolade. Gareth Stead Clark, who is employed by Vision Security Group (VSG) and has worked at The Mall for five years, won the award for Best Use of Technology in the North West heat of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Awards. Since being promoted...

AIPS 2013 business programme expands with a number of new seminars

AIPS 2013 features 16 exhibitor seminars to present latest developments AIPS 2013, taking place from 13 to 15 March 2013 in Pavilion 9B of the Atakent Exhibition Centre, will now feature 16 seminars from exhibitors presenting their latest developments. The event’s business programme is expanding by the day, and seminars from four producer countries will be dedicated to the in-demand area of automatic gaseous fire suppression. Gulzana Abdusharipova, Exhibition Manager: &...

BSIA awards two Vision Security Group’s security professionals customer services awards

Simon Webber and Mark Curtis received the BSIA Regional Security Personnel Award The hard work and dedication of two security professionals from Burton on Trent have earned them the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Award for Service to the Customer in the Midlands. Simon Webber, a Profit Protection Manager, and Mark Curtis, a Security Supervisor, work for security company Vision Security Group (VSG) and have been working for their clien...

Border Security Expo to be inaugurated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner

David V. Aguilar will deliver the keynote address at the expo and outline the CBP’s directives U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner, David V. Aguilar, will open the 7th Annual Border Security Expo on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. Aguilar was appointed deputy commissioner of U. S. Customs and Border Protection April 11, 2010. Since Dec. 30, 2011 Deputy Commissioner Aguilar has been CBP’s highest-ranki...

CNL Software forms technology partnership with Vanguard Integrated Solutions

The partnership is created under the CNL Software Technology Alliance Program CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM), and Vanguard Integrated Solutions a leading provider of Security Products and IP-Based Integrated Solutions, announce that they have formed a technology partnership. The two companies share the view that video intelligence should move away from closed systems, moving to open platforms allowing greater interoperability w...

Cassidian CyberSecurity and Netasq highlight the dangers posed to organisations and infrastructure in the Middle East

Cassidian CyberSecurity outlines a 7 Step approach to combat ATPs Cassidian CyberSecurity and Netasq used their press briefing at the Cyber Defence Summit in Oman to highlight the real dangers posed to organisations and infrastructure in the Middle East region by APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats) and outline a 7 Step Approach, combining expertise, processes and new tools to combat these threats. Guy Meguer, General Manager Middle East, said: “APTs are targeted atta...

SDW 2013 announces initial line up of international speakers

SDW 2013 will be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London, 21-23 May 2013 SDW 2013, a conference and exhibition focused on the design and use of government and citizen-based identity credentials, has announced an impressive initial line up of international speakers. The show, to be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK, 21-23 May 2013, includes keynote presentations from, Mandie Campbell, Chief Operating Officer, UK Border Force, a...

Counter Terror Expo 2013 to provide Integrated Security workshops

Counter Terror Expo's programme will feature 30+ case studies on various security aspects In order for the counter terrorism and security industry to effectively combat the evolving security threat, it is essential to continuously apply lessons learned from past experiences in order to prevent errors or future attacks from taking place especially in light of the increasingly sophisticated attempts by potential terrorists. Counter Terror Expo’s workshop programme will fe...

DAQ Electronics announces Christopher Sincock as new Vice President, Security Business

Mr. Sincock will help lead the expansion of DAQ’s historically DoD-focused security business into the commercial sector DAQ Electronics, a leading manufacturer of SCADA and integrated security systems, announced that security industry veteran Christopher Sincock has joined the company in the role of Vice President, Security Business. Mr. Sincock will help lead the expansion of DAQ’s historically DoD-focused security business into the commercial sector through the e...

Winsted Corporation introduces E-SOC control stations

Winsted Corporation is pleased to introduce E-SOC control stations. Ideal for any control room application, E-SOC control stations are part workstation, part console and completely adaptable. Ergonomic enhancements improve operator performance and result in greater situational awareness when monitoring complex systems. Designed for ergonomic comfort and adjustability, E-SOC control stations feature Winsted’s innovative Versa-Trak monitor mounting system. Versa-Trak allows users to easily...

PSA Security Network announces IQinVision as a new Premier Vendor Partner

PSA Security’s PVP program enhances the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners PSA Security Network recently announced that IQinVision is the newest addition to their Premier Vendor Partner (PVP) program. IQinVision is a market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras. The program was created to enhance the value of the PSA relationship to its vendor partners and subsequently to its owners and customers. The PSA Premier Vendor Program has a defin...

Traka strengthens its global marketing team with the appointment of Tanveer Choudhry as Marketing Manager

Tanveer has vast experience in building and leading multi disciplinary teams across the world Following the appointment Brenda Taylor as Sales and Marketing Director in January, Traka has further strengthened the global marketing team with the appointment of Tanveer Choudhry as Marketing Manager. Tanveer will be tasked with implementing the Traka marketing strategy across key existing and growth markets including the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East. He brings with him...

Mark Harper will provide the keynote address for World BORDERPOL Congress 2013

Mark Harper will discuss the challenges facing border control and immigration Mark Harper MP as Minister of State for Immigration will once again provide the keynote address for this year's World BORDERPOL Congress, to be held at Central Hall Westminster, London on the 3rd-4th December. Executive Director of BORDERPOL, Thomas Tass said, "Following the success of the inaugural event last year, BORDERPOL are pleased and delighted to once again welcome Minister Harper, whos...

Quadrant Security Group appoints security and IT expert Phil Doyle as Managing Director

Phil previously served as Regional Director for Northern Europe at Axis Communication Quadrant Security Group (QSG), part of Synectics plc, has appointed a new Managing Director – security and IT management expert Phil Doyle. Phil joins the security systems integration company from global network video business AXIS Communications, where he held the post of Regional Director for Northern Europe - specialising in IP based surveillance and intelligent security systems...