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 SIA's New Product Showcase (NPS) has expanded the number of product categories to 30 For more than three decades, the NPS has been the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry. The number of categories in which products may be entered has been expanded for 2011 to nearly 30 to reflect technological changes in the security industry. Judging panels composed of industry experts will select winners in each of these categories and will present the Judges' Choice Award and...

  Keyways Ltd. has been granted installer status by Ingersoll Rand for its PegaSys Intelligent Control System Ingersoll Rand is delighted to announce that Keyways Ltd. has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The company, based in Manchester, will support the specification of the new PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System, create quotations, supply and install systems and provide after-sales service, support and maintenance for th...

 SightLogix® based in New Jersey United States is a leading manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems SightLogix® President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate the Security Industry Association's (SIA) CFATS online town hall meeting on January 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm. The educational webcast will offer best practices for companies and organisations involved in security at high-risk chemical facilities tasked to meet the government's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism S...

   President Obama signed into law legislation backed by Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition President Obama signed into law legislation backed by a Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition that will provide electronic security companies relief from an onerous and misguided energy efficiency requirement.The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 requires electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-load" mode. The la...

   IMS Research forecasts high growth for the Chinese security systems integration market by 2014The Chinese security systems integration market was estimated to be worth $6.2 billion in 2010 and is forecast to grow to over $13 billion in 2014, according to the latest report from the IMS Research, The China Market for Security Systems Integration - 2011 Edition, published by IMS Research in January 2011.For the Chinese security systems integration market, the revenue generated fro...

  PSIA's Executive Director Dave Bunzel stressed on the rising trends of market shifting towards IP products The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance presented on the need for standards to attendees at China Security 2010. One of the important messages, delivered by the organisation's executive director Dave Bunzel, is that the market is shifting rapidly to IP products, which offer significant benefits in sharing critical security information.PSIA, with its systems approach to i...

  Q1 Labs' QRadar Security Intelligence Platform has helped operations team to track log data from multiple systemsQ1 Labs the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced details of a successful project at BGL Group that has helped to drastically reduce volume of false security alerts, strengthen its security management procedures and reduce operational cost and complexity. The deployment of Q1 Labs' flagship QRadar Security Intelligence Platform is also helping...

 RISCO Group's Wireless Barrier Beams  came first in 'Friendly Product' category of Security & Safety Awards in ItalyRISCO Group's Wireless Barrier Beams received renowned recognition when it won 1st place in the "Friendly Product" category of the Security & Safety Awards. The awards ceremony took place at Italy's Sicurezza 2010 exhibition, where RISCO Group displayed its comprehensive line of security solutions. The prestigious award highlights th...

 Buy RISCO Outdoor Solutions and win an Outdoor Adventure  RISCO Group, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions, is launching an unprecedented "Outdoor Adventure" contest, where customers who purchase RISCO Group outdoor solutions have a chance to win an incredible group journey. 15 winners will be flown to a beautiful destination, where they will meet fellow installers and dealers of RISCO Group solutions from around the world, and have the opportunity to...

 Kavita Oberoi, co-owner and director Octavian Security is quite optimistic about the deals finalised in DerbySecurity firm Octavian Security has won a series of major new Derby-based contracts, further cementing its position as the city's leading security provider. It has signed up a number of new clients for its key holding and alarm response service, amongst these are Smith of Derby, Orchid IT, Trimble and Stanno Sports.If an alarm is activated at any of the premises, notification is sen...

  Samsung Techwin has broke ties with GVI and now distribution will be served directly through its headquarters  Samsung Techwin America announced a realignment of its reseller strategies aimed at becoming a "significant contributing partner" to the distributor and systems integrator marketplace. "We want to be an integral part of our channel partners' business strategy," said Frank De Fina, Samsung's Sr. Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, "We want to e...

   LaserCard has been acquired by HID Global Solutions, which is a leader in secure identity solutions HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY's pending acquisition of LaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of secure ID solutions, represents an important advancement in HID Global's worldwide market position in the government sector and will significantly expand its portfolio of technol...

  South Korea based biometrics manufacturer IDTECK will hold a training session in Dubai for its clients IDTECK, South Korea based RFID and biometrics manufacturer is to hold a training session in Dubai for its valuable buyers and distributors. Participants will be invited from all over the world to attend this annual event. The main focus of this training session is to offer the opportunity for the buyers and distributors from different regions to present their product applicat...

  S3020f is one of the CEM IP portable wireless card readers which ensure safety and security within the premises CEM Systems, in partnership with Approved Reseller ACTI-TECH, will exhibit innovative security solutions at IFSEC West Africa. CEM will display advanced IP card readers and controllers, including the new DESfire smart card reader and controller. CEM will also demonstrate the video integration capabilities of the powerful CEM AC2000 security management syst...

 ASIS International and IE Business School have collaborated to impart a management programmeASIS International (ASIS) , the pre-eminent organisation for security professionals, and IE Business School, a leading global business school, announced the introduction of Effective Management for Security Professionals-a five day executive education programme for mid-to-upper level security managers. The new certificate programme, which focuses on business fundamentals, will be offered Feb...

 Honeywell's Fusion and HRDP product range is a DVR solution fully supported by the ESI video monitoring platformHoneywell announced the integration of its Fusion and HRDP Digital Video Recorders (DVR) with European Systems Integration's (ESI) remote monitoring and remote assistance software.  The new compatibility with ESI's V1(video / client server) and F1 (alarm receiver front-end) central station modules means security installers can offer a comprehensive centra...

 Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan system based on facial recognition will upgrade the security at Canadian Tire locations Cognitec Systems - a leader in face recognition technology and systems, is pleased to announce its selection by Razko Security as the face recognition provider for Canadian Tire locations. Specifically, Cognitec's software is used to automatically scan live video from cameras installed at store entrances, detect faces and check for possible matches in a database of...

 Security Printing 2011 will highlight the latest data and expert insight in security printing technologiesPira International are pleased to announce that Andreas Reisen, the Head of "Passports and Identity Documents, Identification Systems" Division in the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Germany, will be speaking at Security Printing and Alternative Solutions in Central & Eastern Europe and Russia 2011, taking place 25-27 January 2011, in Zagreb, Croatia.Mr Reisen...

 PSNA President Bill Taylor, elected as member of the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association Panasonic System Networks Company of America (PSNA) announced that its president, Bill Taylor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association (SIA).The leading trade group for businesses in the electronic and physical security market, SIA protects and advances its members' interests through a variety of pro-active activities including...

 Bangladesh Police have deployed a digital TETRA communication system to enhance country's security Sepura has announced its first prestigious contract with the Bangladesh Police in Dhaka. The sales success was made possible by Comintel Sdn Bhd and their partner company Transonic Communication Ltd., based in Dhaka.As part of a major recent modernisation project, the Bangladesh Police deployed a digital TETRA communication system in major cities in order to provide secure communica...

 Steve Van Till, the President and CEO of Brivo Systems, will remain on the SIA Board of Directors for two more yearsAlong with four new board members, Steve Van Till, President and CEO of Brivo Systems, was recently re-elected to a second two-year term on the Security Industry Association Board of Directors at the SIA's recently-concluded annual meeting. "This is a very dynamic organisation with a central role in the security industry," Van Till said, reflecting on the...

The Tailgate Detector offers an enhanced security solution Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the GSN Homeland Security Award for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology. The award was issued by Government Security News (GSN), a leading US industry publication featuring content concerning physical, IT and homeland security. IEE’s Tailgate Detector won for Best Physical Security Authentication/ Identification Syste...

 Alpro's extensive product range includes electro-mechanical access control products and door locksAlpro Architectural Hardware, based in Poole, will be exhibiting its products at Ecobuild 2011 at Excel, London on stand N235. The exhibition runs from 1-3 March 2011.Alpro's extensive product range encompasses electro-mechanical access control products and is complimented by a wide range of mechanical door furniture tailored to the commercial Aluminium OEM marketplace.This market le...

 Result of survey shows G4S's excellence in environmental protection, economic stability and developmentG4S Secure Solutions, the largest security solutions company in the UK and Ireland, has announced that it has been awarded 75 percent in the Government's annual Corporate Assessment of Environmental Social and Economic Responsibility (CAESER) survey.  The third year in succession that G4S has improved its results, this year it was particularly commended for its excellence in the...

 Richard Jemson will look into all the operational aspects across Axis Security's regional contractsAxis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of integrated security solutions, has appointed Richard Jemson as National Operations Director, with overall responsibility for all operational aspects across Axis Security's regional contracts. Richard brings with him over 20 years' experience in the security industry, having spent 17 years with Reliance Security in various managerial...

 Oncam IPC conceal-mounting 360° IP camera that ensures the security of the passengers at the cruise ship Among the security cameras in the robust Allure of the Seas' surveillance network, there are more than 300  Oncam IP 360° 5-megapixel cameras, many situated in public areas of the ship with multiple entrances, enabling simultaneous monitoring of all those entrances. When Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas' set its voya...

 Honeywell will work in alliance with other security and IT manufacturers to integrate its IP cameras and systems Honeywell announced it is developing new strategic relationships with security manufacturers to increase interoperability among third-party IP systems. Earlier this year, the company formed the Honeywell Open Technology Alliance, dedicated to sharing IP technology and forging effective collaborations. Alliance members include Arquero, IProNet, Milestone Systems, Sureview Sy...

  The stadium will be ready by Autumn 2011 with a seating capacity of 77,000 seats and advanced securtiy system The Olympic Stadium in Kiev, which will host the final of the 2012 UEFA European Championship, will be secured with Nedap's security management system AEOS. The stadium was built in 1923 but will be completely reconstructed, making it one of the largest stadiums in Europe, the stadium is expected to be ready in Autumn 2011 and will have a capacity of 77,000...

 From left to right Klaus U. Klosa, Gholam Sheibani, Jan van der Sluis, Philippe Spuehler, Hanspeter Kuendig and Dr. Otto EggimannIncreased offering of advanced integrated solutions for physical and logical access solutions from Unisys based on LEGIC advant technology.Unisys and LEGIC have agreed on an expansion of their business partnership. Based on the successful collaboration over the last two years, Unisys a leading IT service provider will now offer LEGIC based solutions for personal...

  The programme is designed to leverage the ADPRO installed base Xtralis, a leading provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of security threats, has welcomed  SureView Systems to its ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme.The ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme is a new initiative that will see Xtralis partner a small number of highly expert integrators to work with them on introducing its latest ADPRO V3100 Hybrid transmission and recording technology ...