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 David Evans, BSIA Project Director for 2012 favours the revised Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's publication of a revised Safety and Security Strategy for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Revised following the publication of the National Security Strategy in October 2010, the Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy sets out the key aims and objectives for Police, governm...

 Voice Biometrics Conference will be held from 23 March to 24 March in Amsterdam Voice Biometrics Conference Amsterdam Starts Next Week (March 23rd and 24th) Implementation of voice biometric based authentication has already made significant inroads in Europe, the Middle East and Pacific Rim. At the Voice Biometrics Conference-Amsterdam executives from the companies that have integrated speaker identification and verification into communications links with their customers will be on st...

 The CyberLock Access Control Starter Kit to be showcased at the ISC West ExpoVidex will be giving away a CyberLock Access Control Starter Kit at the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas, April 6-8. The Starter Kit includes one of everything a company needs to get started. Stop by the Videx booth #15127 and enter to win.Videx will also unveil the new CyberLock Flex System for the first time at the ISC West show. The CyberLock Flex System is a family of modules that not only expands the flexibility of...

 Barix AG will showcase Exstreamer P5 at the ISC West 2011 to be held in Las Vegas from April 6th to 8th 2011 Barix AG comes to ISC West 2011 (April 6-8, Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, Booth 7131) with an emphasis on delivering complete IP paging and public address systems for professional security applications. The IP audio and control pioneer, having recently announced technical alliances with industry-leading vendors including Milestone Systems, Sureview International and...

 "Securing Your World" song has become a hit with G4S employees sung by artist Jon Christopher Davis   When the marketing team at G4S Secure Solutions (USA) enlisted the services of two Texan songwriters to write a song, the team never envisioned the reaction it would receive from company employees around the world. Best known for professional, integrated manned security services and technology solutions rather than music publishing, G4S is turning a corporate marketing...

 Workshop is scheduled on Wednesday, April 6, in room 505 of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Las VegasThe Department of Defense force protection community continues to rely heavily on using commercial, off-the-shelf products alongside their own in-house products and specifications. To promote synergy between the physical security industry and one of its largest end-user bases, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will host a Security Equipment Integration Working Group (SEIWG) wo...

 Organisers received a record number of registrations from twenty-two countries for the security conference by GallagherOver two hundred channel partners from around the globe will attend the Gallagher Group's security conference in Hamilton, New Zealand, prompting the need to move off-site to a larger venue.Titled "A Break with Convention", the four day security conference for channel partners is the fifth hosted by Gallagher Security in New Zealand and General Manager, Curtis Ed...

 The Annual BAPCO 2011 Conference and Exhibition will take the centre stage on 13th - 14th April 2011Arguably, the range and scale of present threats to business continuity and public safety has never been greater on the domestic and international level. At the more extreme level, the last few months alone have seen a range of extraordinary situations, with both national and global impact, from the rescue of the Chilean miners to the appalling devastation caused by the terrorist b...

 Victor is a unified interface which manages and controls Intellex DVRs, VideoEdge NVRs Tyco Security Products will unveil at IFSEC a host of innovative and fully integrated access control, intrusion & video products. Latest innovations include: American Dynamics NEW victor Unified Video Management Solution & new Digital Video Recorders Victor is a unified interface that lets you manage and control your Intellex DVR's, VideoEdge NVR's and associated IP and analogue cameras. End user...

 MOBOTIX increased the total sales for the first half year by approximately 45% to €34.6 millionMOBOTIX AG (ISIN DE0005218309), system provider of high-resolution and network-based video security systems, announces the Group's financial results (the IFRS financial statements) for the first six months of fiscal year 2010/11 (July 1 to December 31, 2010). After a new strong second quarter with 47% sales growth, MOBOTIX increased the total sales for the first half year by approximately 45...

  Secutech 2011 will enhance security market growth in the South East Asian region to the next level Secutech, the international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, information security, and fire and safety industries is expected to attract more than 500 leading global IP related products and intelligent security solutions at its 2011 show to be held from 20 - 22 April at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan. In its 14th edition, the show is exp...

 General Anwer Ahmed, Iraqi Air Force Commander, Ministry of Defense New-Fields Exhibitions, organisers of the Iraqi Homeland & Border Control Conference (IHBCC), announced that General Anwer Ahmed, has confirmed to speak at the two-day conference and participate on the one-to-one meetings with the IHBCC delegates on April 7-8, 2011 in Washington DC.In addition to featuring speakers from Iraqi Air Force, Iraqi Ministry of Defense, Highlight of the conference will be a senior Iraqi deleg...

 MOBOTIX opened a demonstration and meeting room at London's iconic Gherkin office complexMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has opened a new demonstration and meeting room at London's iconic Gherkin office complex which is fully bookable by any registered UK partner. Set in the heart of London's financial district, the new suite will showcase the entire MOBOTIX portfolio in a professional yet cutting edge environment within e...

Dr Dave Sloggett will debate on the implications of political changes from transnational terrorism in the westThe Counter Terror Expo being held in Olympia in April 2011 comes at a time of dramatic changes in the political landscape in the Middle East. In this piece Dr Dave Sloggett debates the implications of these political changes for Al Qaeda and how that may change the nature of the threat from transnational terrorism in the west. The horrific scenes of September 11th 2001 will not rea...

 Mission 500, a non-profit initiative driven by the security professionals Mission 500, a non-profit initiative driven by the security professionals dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, has announced that Pelco by Schneider Electric will be recognised as the 2011 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award winner. Additionally, Barbara Holliday of Monitronics will receive the 2011 Mission 500 Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a...

Dr. Magnus Ekerot spoke about MOBOTIX's success and unique approach to marketing its productsMOBOTIX prepares to dominate IP security solutions with new products and foray into new market segments SourceSecurity.com attended the recent analyst briefing hosted by Mobotix AG at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Heathrow. Chief Sales Officer Dr. Magnus Ekerot, Project Manager Jorg Steuerwald, UK and Ireland Business Development Director Mike Lewis and International Marketing Director Peter McKee were...

 Building and site protection will now improve with the launch of new website by Harper Chalice  Harper Chalice has launched a new website to help planners improve site and building protection with electrified systems, following its top-ranking performance in recent rough weather testing by independent Government assessors. The test agency, which evaluated market-leading systems over 8 months, confirmed that Harper Chalice's PulseSecure PROTECTOR was the highest performing el...

 TDSi achieves outstanding business development by exporting high quality security systems in the Chinese market In a feature focusing on the increasing number of companies exporting to China, The Economist magazine has highlighted the tremendous success that TDSi has achieved developing its export business in general and sales to China in particular. Reflecting on the company's targeted export strategy as well as some recent contract wins, such as the Beijing Metro proj...

 Ian Meadows, BDM, Gallagher Security will address the Universities of India in Global Higher Education SummitGallagher Security's Business Development Manager, Ian Meadows, has been confirmed as a guest speaker for the Universities of India & Global Higher Education Summit being held in India, March 11-12th.The symposium will be attended by heads of universities and education institutes from all over India with a focus on improving quality in higher education including Univer...

 The Sout-East Asian security market will benefit from the Safety and Security Asia 2011 in the coming years  Political conflicts and terrorism concerns in South-east Asia have propelled the region's safety and security industry to new heights. Safety & Security Asia 2011 is held to address these heightening issues and concerns. Convening industry experts from various organisations across the region, this event will...

 Latest innovation from Speed Intraproc GmbH - The Speed Capture StationSpeed Intraproc GmbH, a provider of innovative, interactive IT-solutions for registry offices presented the new 'intelligent terminal for ePassports and eIDs' on the CeBIT 2011 in Hannover. The speed capture station was presented together with the 'Databund e.V.' in hall 9, booth C75 under 'KOMmune INNovativ'Presentation of the hard- and software solution on the CeBIT The newest version of Speed Capture Station was show...

 Traka lockers are modular in construction and manufactured to meet specific customer requirementsTraka plc will be showcasing its extensive range of intelligent asset management lockers on stand no. 218. Ideal for controlling staff access to important and valuable portable equipment, these lockers are widely used by the UK emergency services to manage and audit the use of airwave radios, laptops, PDAs and similar shared resources.Traka32 software manages locker access via PIN, magnetic car...

 SIA officials are welcoming the federal government's move toward full implementation of the secure ID cardsSecurity Industry Association (SIA) officials are welcoming the federal government's move toward full implementation of the secure ID cards envisioned by a 2004 presidential directive.Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) was issued by President George W. Bush to eliminate "wide variations in the quality and security of identification used to gain access to secure...

   James Kelly, Chief Executive, BSIA said that selection of winners was quite difficult due to high standard entrantsThe regional winners of the British Security Industry Association's Annual Security Personnel Awards 2011 have been announced.The awards recognise the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, and are presented in the following categories: Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Best Newcomer, Best...

 David Walsh, Salford Council's Operational Services Manager received the AwardThe Government Business Awards recognise local authorities and central government departments that have demonstrated sound business judgement  in a range of disciplines including outsourcing, environmental innovation, safety and, security.The ‘Public Sector Security Award' is given to the Local Authority or Central Government project that gives due consideration to security in the enhancement of the sa...

 Nedap N.V. Security Management expands its business operations with the opening of its new office in Poland Being active on the Polish Security market for more than 3 years now, Nedap N.V. Security Management announces the opening of a new office in Warsaw, Poland.Mr Jakub Kozak will be Nedap's country manager for Poland. "I am very excited to join this active and dynamic division of Nedap. Nedap AEOS is a state-of-the-art security system with a clear competitive edge. My experie...

 Diebold is the top-level sponsor of SIA's Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West, an international security eventThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to welcome Diebold as the top-level sponsor of the SIA Customer Appreciation Reception at ISC West.Diebold, a leading security integrator that provides comprehensive protection and detection solutions to the commercial, financial, government and retail markets, is a long-time member of SIA, and V. John Stroia, vice president...

 Lumidigm and Imprivata jointly as partners to deliver an integrated solution for healthcare clinicians Lumidigm and Imprivata announced a partnership to deliver an integrated solution for healthcare clinicians that require reliable and fast access to electronic medical record (EMR) applications when wearing surgical gloves. With Lumidigm's award-winning biometric sensors integrated into the Imprivata OneSign® enterprise single sign-on (ESSO) and authentication platform, healthcare prov...

 SIA has announced course dates across the United States and Canada for its upcoming programmeThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced 11 course dates across the United States and Canada for its Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) programme, the only project manager training programme that focusses on the unique demands of electronic security projects.SIA's four-day CSPM course stresses the hands-on aspects of designing and managing security projects and is aimed at...

 ASIS 2011, the leading security event, will feature the latest security technology and innovationsASIS International, the largest organisation for security professionals worldwide, announces that Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, and Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, will be keynote speakers at the ASIS International 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2011), to be held Sept. 19-22 (Monday-Thursday) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fl.As the 43rd G...