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PathPartner Tech released its Android 2.0 powered media phone featuring high quality HD, voice call, Voice over IP etcThe future of Indian ICT is indeed wireless as the mobile device becomes more than a mere connectivity medium giving access to a host of services such as finance, health, entertainment and education. South Asia's largest ICT event 18th Convergence India 2010 Expo currently being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23-25 March continued its technology showcase focusing on wirel...

HOSDB displays the latest security equipment for law enforcement and public securityFor the first time, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has exhibited at the Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB)'s premier security equipment event.The event, which took place in Farnborough from 16th to 18th March, is the UK's only secure event for displaying the latest security equipment for law enforcement and public security and focuses on four key business areas including crime and...

Biometric data was defined in the bill to include everything from DNA to retinal scans to facial features to fingerprintsNew Hampshire lawmakers sided overwhelmingly with the Security Industry Association (SIA) on a crucial biometrics issue.Following an education and advocacy push by SIA, legislators rejected by a 267-39 vote HB 1409, which would have prohibited any government agency or private entity in the state from using biometrics as part of identification cards - except for employee i...

The acquisition of Electronic Line strengthens RISCO's position and offering in the residential marketRISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, announced the acquisition of controlling interest in Electronics Line 3000 Ltd., a provider of security solutions for the residential and small commercial market. RISCO's intention is to maintain Electronics Line's independent operations and product offerings, and to grow it to become the residential arm of RISCO Group by expandin...

The most popular application of VCA technology is external and internal intruder detectionAn increasing number of people are using Video Content Analysis (VCA) as a security measure, according to research conducted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA).In its research the BSIA investigated how often installers and manufacturers supply VCA in their solutions. VCA is the automatic analysis of CCTV images to create useful information about the content. It has a wide range of uses from...

Martin Smith to give keynote presentation on the human facton in securityASIS International has announced that Martin Smith, CEO of The Security Company and founder of the Security Awareness Special Interest Group, will be a keynote speaker and will provide a presentation on the human factor in security at the 9th ASIS International European Security Conference which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal on 18-21 April 2010.Martin Smith has had a fascinating and varied career in the world of esp...

Samsung plans to introduce several new products including DSP and IP cameras and access control solutions There will be a "new" Samsung exhibiting at ISC West this year resulting from the consolidation of the Samsung Electronics and Samsung Techwin product lines. The company - officially known as Samsung Techwin America - is headed by a new management team of professionals with proven reputations in the professional security industry. Leading the team is Frank DeFina - a forme...

 Mr Forman makes an important contribution through his involvemen with numerous charitable organisationsMission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, announced that Alan Forman will receive the charity's first annual "Mission 500 Humanitarian Award." The Award will be presented to Mr. Forman, President of Altronix, at a special cocktail reception on March 25th, during ISC West in Las...

Grandstream and Digifort announced interoperability between their surveillance products and VMS respectivelyGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Brazilian-based Digifort, a dominant market leader in IP video surveillance monitoring solutions, announced completion of interoperability testing between Grandstream's complete line of video surveillance products including the GXV36xx Series IP cameras and GXV35xx digital video...

The exchange of information is critical to DHS's efforts to enhance overall global aviation securityDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies."The real-time exchange of inf...

Security Industry Association pulled together a coalition to draft legislative language and advocate for a fixA bill introduced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., would provide a legislative fix that has the support of a unique coalition that was organised by the Security Industry Association (SIA).The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 require electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-l...

Bosch's video, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products are all set to outperform the competitionCome see Bosch put their products to the test at ISC West in Las Vegas! In Booth 18011, you will see how their video, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products outperform the competition. You will also enjoy hands-on, interactive product demonstrations. They are also sponsoring free breakfast and lunch sessions: fill up on the latest technology, trends, and solut...

RISCO is exhibiting a range of products at ISC West that reflect the company's vision for integrated security systemsRISCO Group, Inc. is exhibiting a range of products at ISC West 2010 that reflect the company's vision for integrated security systems, including diverse technological innovations to boost functionality, reliability and performance. On display at the show are RISCO Group, Inc.'s unique and highly accurate detection technologies, dependable primary and backup communications systems...

Catch RISCO's Integration, Video, Access Control, Intrusion and Wireless Solutions at ISC West 2010RISCO Group, a leading provider of Integrated Security Solutions, will be exhibiting its Integration, Video, Access Control, Intrusion and Wireless Solutions at ISC West 2010, March 24-26, in booth 12075, close to the main entrance. Several exciting new products will be launched and exhibited for the first time. Visitors to RISCO Group's 40'x50' stand will be able to experience the SynopSYS Integra...

Administrator Johnson's presentation will be invaluable to the many security professionals in attendanceNew General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Martha Johnson is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit in June.The GSA manages the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program and is responsible for overseeing the allocation of billions of dollars in economic stimulus funds, making it an important federal agen...

The Chinese security market for fire detection and suppression products will be worth over $1 billion by 2014Recent amendments to China's fire laws will breathe new life into the region's fire detection and suppression industry. The impact is quantified in a new report by IMS Research, which estimates that by 2014, the Chinese market for fire detection and suppression products will be worth over $1 billion, growing at a CAGR of 12.9% (2009-2014).The driving force behind this growth is that the f...

SALTO will be demonstrating the very latest security products at booth 2 at AACUHOSALTO Systems will build on its position as the world's leading wireless access control provider for student residential accommodation by exhibiting at this year's AACUHO which is taking place at the Sebel and Citigate King George Square Hotel, Brisbane, between 6 - 9 April 2010.The AACUHO (Australasian Association of College and University Housing Officers) conference and exhibition is the premier event for all pr...

ISNR was a gathering of world class experts in homeland security, national resilience and safetyThe International Security and National Resilience (ISNR) Exhibition and Conference closed last week an overwhelmingly positive note, registering a record number of 8,000 visitors. Two hundred and eighteen companies from 24 countries exhibited their state-of-the-art homeland security solutions and products at the show.Official delegations led by international government ministers and other state and p...

Nedap will present the AP6003, its IP access controller at Securex 2010 Nedap will be present at the International Security Exhibition in Poland. Nedap will exhibit its latest technologies at the Securex International Security Exhibition, the most important meeting for the security sector in Poland and Central Europe. The trade show will take place from 26 to 29 April 2010 at the Poznan International Fair and will gather experts in the security sector from all over the world.T...

Affordability is the main driver to spread communications and IT security technologies in IndiaCommunications developing at a breathtaking pace is largely driven by devices, which are more compact but feature added capabilities. Growing competition has provided an ideal environment for technological innovations and new applications.  "More importantly these devices and services are becoming more affordable," declared Mr. Shyamal Ghosh, Chairman, Data Security Council of India, at...

Responsible employers consider the health and security of their lone workers a top priorityThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to help employers understand their responsibilities towards lone workers. ‘Lone Workers - An Employers' Guide' provides employers with easy-to-follow advice about British Standard BS8484 - the Code of Practice for the provision of Lone Worker Services - and what they should look for when sourcing a supplier.Alex Carmichael, Techni...

Nedap will be present at the Moscow International Protection & Security Exhibition in AprilNedap Security Management will attend the Moscow International Protection & Security Exhibition, MIPS, that will be held from 19 to 22 April 2010 in the Expocentre in Moscow, Russia. The trade fair is the largest and one of the key meeting grounds for communicating the safety and security industry developments in Russia, Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The industry's majo...

The Airport Show is an event devoted to airport construction, operations, technology and servicesChina is sending a massive contingency of airport ground support equipment, building material supplies providers and other key industry experts to the Airport Show 2010. For the first time, the country will collectively show its presence through a national pavilion.The show, which runs from 25-27 April at the Airport Expo Dubai, attracts some of the world's most influential figures in the sector, and...

CEM, American Dynamics, Software House, DSC and Bentel Security exhibit their security solutions at IFSEC 2010Tyco Security Products, a business unit of Tyco International, will showcase its latest industry leading security products at IFSEC 2010. The exhibition takes place on 10 - 13 May at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. Some of the key companies within Tyco Security Products will be unveiling new solutions, including: CEM Systems new S3020f Portable Fingerprint Reader & AC2000 V6CEM Systems...

Security and safety is at the top of the agenda at ISNR, along with risk evaluation damage limitationSpecialist workshops led by international experts from world renowned organisations, security institutions and agencies have been hailed as a great success by managers of the International Security National Resilience (ISNR) 2010 event in Abu Dhabi. Two days of debate, discussion and case studies have ranged from the global approach to casualty reduction, crime prevention & critical national...

Security Sourcing Conference provides security buyers the opportunity to talk to top suppliers 2010 is a high-level conference for buyers to source qualified security suppliers and products in China, held in Beijing on Nov 2 - 4. It focuses on providing global security buyers with the opportunity to talk to top Chinese suppliers for distribution channels, and also for global suppliers to export to China big market. Programmes include "Global buyers sourcing presentation", &qu...

Bosch's VIDOS and VMS can also be run alongside Lenel's OnGuard access control systemBosch Security Systems is pleased to announce that they have completed the integration of many of their CCTV offerings directly into Lenel's OnGuard v6.3 access control system. This transparent integration delivers automated video and alarm verification - with both live and recorded Bosch video - so users can react to critical events without ever having to leave their OnGuard system.This powerful integration mea...

Honeywell will demonstrate remote managed access control at ISC West 2010Honeywell announced that nearly 1,000 end-user sites - ranging from retail and restaurant locations to small-to-mid-size commercial and manufacturing facilities - are using the company's remote-managed services to simplify security operations. In 2009, Honeywell doubled the number of security dealers using its remote-managed services, which allow security dealers and central monitoring stations to remotely manage access con...

Conferences in persistent surveillance and energy harvesting are new this year at SPIESPIE Defence, Security, and Sensing, the largest unclassified international symposium on sensors, systems, and platforms, is expected to draw more than 6,000 attendees for its 55 technical conferences and 500-company exhibition. Dates are 5-9 April at the Orlando, Florida, World Centre Marriott Resort and Convention Centre. Conferences in persistent surveillance and energy harvesting are new this year. The 2,30...

The charter calls on the security industry to collate data to develop a picture on attack trendsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has offered its support to the GMB trade union following the announcement of the union's new charter, aimed at improving employee welfare and safety for security officers. The new charter, which was officially launched on March 1st, will improve conditions for security officers through better sick pay schemes, injury on duty agreements, additional suppo...