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General Dynamics UK joins the ever-growing list of exhibitors at homeland security event, INDESEC 2010

General Dynamics is an expert in border surveillance technology and VESPer, its 3D mapping technology, among othersInforma Exhibitions India, in association with ASSOCHAM, will be hosting INDESEC Expo 2010, India's only major exhibition and conference dedicated to Homeland Security, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 6th - 8th September 2010. Officially supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, this event will consist of a 3-day exhibition, a 2-day high level conference and VIP cocktai...

LEGIC appoints Chinese IC card and RFID tag manufacturer as licence partner

Shenzhen Card Intelligent Science & Technology concentrates on IC card and RFID tag productionShenzhen Card Intelligent Science & Technology, Chinese manufacturer of IC cards and electronic tags, is a new licence partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd., a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. The Chinese card manufacturer will be able to offer to its customers contactless IC cards based on the innovative LEGIC advant technology. The cards will...

EADS equips Romanian officials with TETRA radio communicators to improve border security

A car's licence plate number can be checked directly on location in the database stored in the portable readerRomanian Ministry of Interior and Administration representatives shown state-of-the-art communication capabilitiesStrong cooperation between the Romanian authorities and EADS Defence & Security on border security opens the doorCapabilities of the EADS TETRA network were shown by EADS Defence & Security (DS) during a TETRA Demonstration, in the context of the Romanian border prote...

Access control software specialist, Brivo, adds more industry certifications to its repertoire

The Type II SAS 70 audit is the only acceptable method for a third party to assure a service organisation's controlsBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software as a Service application for security management, announced that it continues to successfully add industry-recognised certifications that signify the company's leadership in safeguarding customer data. Brivo has received approval for its website to display the TRUSTe EU Safe Harbour Seal, which demonstrates its global commitment to consumer...

Secutech Thailand 2011 gathers government and industry support

Secutech Thailand will feature the Fire & Safety SeminarSecutech Thailand, a dynamic trading platform for security, fire and safety will take place from 30 June - 2 July 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This annual event is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. and IPEX - International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd. Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. is a leading integrated media service provider dedicated to the security industry...

SIA opposed to bill restricting use of biometrics security solutions in Alaska

Biometric data is defined to include fingerprints, handprints, voices, facial images, iris images and retinal imagesLegislation that would sharply restrict the use of biometric technology in Alaska would have unintended negative consequences and "ultimately result in the use of less secure identity solutions," the Security Industry Association (SIA) warned in a letter to the bill sponsor.The bill (SB 190) from Alaska State Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D-District J) mandates that "A per...

Door security products distributor, Carlisle Design Group, receives the ISO 14001:2004 certification

Achieving ISO 14001 is part of a continuous programme of improvements of the GroupCarlisle Brass and Eurospec, both part of the Carlisle Design Group, are pleased to announce that they have been awarded ISO 14001:2004 certification. This internationally recognised award, for high levels of environmental management, demonstrates the Carlisle Design Group's management commitment to improving the environmental performance of its facilities and its employees. It endorses the company's very impr...

Catch the latest in HD CCTV, intrusion detection and more at Samsung’s stand at Security Essen 2010

Samsung will exhibit new CCTV, IP, access control, video door phone and intruder detection rangesVisitors to the Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. Stand (Number 213 in Hall 2) at this year's Security Essen will have the opportunity to see the latest Samsung security products in the 2010 line-up, including new CCTV, IP, access control, video door phone and intruder detection ranges which can be used together to create a total security solution."Security Essen will provide us with a great opportuni...

Surveillance equipment from ABUS to be displayed at Security Essen 2010

The new round stand design created by ABUS reflects an all-round view of all the innovations in the security sectorOnce again, ABUS KG, ABUS Security Centre and ABUS Pfaffenhain will be jointly presenting their entire range of mechanical and electronic security technology at the 500 square metres Stand 108 in Hall 1. ABUS is using Security Essen to showcase new convergent products combining mechanics and electronics and to present new alarm and video monitoring solutions for the home and small a...

Honeywell awards six integrated security systems dealers with the HIS Dealer Service Certification

The programme recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service to end usersHoneywell announced the certification of six dealers to the Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) Dealer Service Certification programme, which recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service in helping their customers reap the benefits of integrated security systems. "We developed the HIS Dealer Service Certification programme because we recognise that success...

Octavian Security provides monetary support to the Global Girls Fund

Octavian Security's Kavita Oberoi with Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of DenmarkSecurity company, Octavian Security, has announced that it's seeking to build closer CSR partnerships with new and existing clients in support of its chosen charity - the Global Girls Fund. This is the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts' (WAGGGS) Centenary Appeal - launched to mark 100 years of International Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting. Where there is natural synergy with clients and the...

ASIS International forms committee for developing Organisational Resilience Maturity Model

A draft concept of the ASIS OR maturity model was successful tested by ASIS in preparation for the 2010 World CupASIS International has announced its intent to initiate development of a new American National Standard Organisational Resilience Maturity Model-Phased Implementation, based on the ANSI/ASIS Organisational Resilience: Security, Preparedness, and Continuity Management Systems -Requirements with Guidance for Use Standard. ASIS is the pre-eminent organisation for security management prof...

HID Global and INSIDE Contactless renew partnership to deliver access control technology to NFC mobiles

The partnership brings iCLASS access control and identity credentials to NFC mobile phonesHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, and INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced, open-standard contactless chip technologies, announced they have extended their long standing partnership to bring market-leading iCLASS access control and identity credentials to Near-Field Communications (NFC) mobile phones. Embedding iCLASS virtual credentials into NFC mobi...

Hirsch awarded with $4 million contract to supply its surveillance solutions to U.S. Government agencies

Hirsch supplies solutions for security management and access control to a large number of U.S. Federal agenciesHirsch Electronics, a manufacturer of integrated security and identity management solutions and a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. confirmed the award of $4 million in orders to supply U.S. Department of Justice agencies with Hirsch security systems. The majority of the revenue associated with the orders was recognised within the second quarter which ended June 30, 2010. Notice of...

Nedap to launch AEOS 3.0 IP video management software at Security Essen 2010

Nedap will launch a completely revised graphical user interface for the intuitive and user-friendly operation of AEOSNedap Security Management will attend Security Essen 2010, the World Forum for Security and Fire Prevention, which will be held from 5 through 8 October 2010 at the Messe of Essen, Germany. The trade fair unites over 40,000 security experts from 115 countries who are interested in the latest innovative products and services in the field of security and fire prevention from more th...

ADT awarded ISO-14001 Certification for manufacture of environment friendly fire and security solutions

ADT has been using an Environmental Management System written around the ISO-14001 standard for many yearsADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, announced that it is the first NSI (National Security Inspectorate) NACOSS Gold Company in the UK to be certified by the NSI with the internationally recognised ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard. Following formal third-party assessments during a week of auditing, ADT has achieved recognition for i...

Garden State Fire and Security Alarm joins Honeywell’s First Alert Professional Dealer Programme

The programme is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access controlHoneywell announced that Garden State Fire and Security Alarm Company, Inc. has joined the Honeywell First Alert Professional Dealer Programme, the country's largest independent security dealer network. Garden State is based in Aberdeen, N.J. and is considered one of the state's largest independent alarm companies. Garden State has been in business for more than 40 years. The fire and...

Biometric solutions from HID Global see sales of over 100 million

HID has the broadest portfolio of e-doc, e-passport and e-national IDsolutions in the marketHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that it surpassed its 100 millionth product shipment of e-government inlays and prelaminates to 28 countries worldwide. With the broadest portfolio of e-doc, e-passport and e-national IDsolutions in the market, HID Global is an innovator and developer in the deployment of two of the most wide-spread technologies for ext...

CCTV products consultancy, Graeme Powell Marketing, takes part in car rally

Graeme Powell Marketing is a specialist security products PR & marketing companyGraeme Powell Marketing (GPM), the specialist security products PR & marketing company debuted their Escort MkII RS2000 rally car on the Opposite Lock Rally.Taking part in the rally that was held at the Manby Showground, near Louth in Lincolnshire, Graeme Powell, GPM's director battled against other established competitors and powerful rally machinery from across the country. "The rally was a great test...

Security Industry Association supports legislation encouraging use of carbon monoxide detectors

The bill is a legislative priority of the Security Industry AssociationThe House of Representatives passed a legislation that would establish legal standards for carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and encourage their use.The "Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act" (H.R. 1796) from Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to publish standards for CO detectors and would prohibit the distribution of any detector that does not meet those sta...

New access solutions to be showcased by SALTO Systems at IFSEC South Africa 2010

  SALTO's technology access control systemswill be present at IFSEC South Africa 2010 SALTO Systems, the leading global provider of advanced technology access control solutions, will be introducing its latest product innovations at IFSEC South Africa Securex. The range will be on show in Hall 2 Stand D10 from 31 August to 2September 2010. "Increasing our sales into the fast developing South African security market is of key strategic importance to SALTO, so exh...

Integrated Systems Events adds pro audio expert Keith Watson to its Board of Directors

  From left to right: Tim Penn (AMX), Mike Blackman (ISE) and Keith Watson (Harman)Integrated Systems Events is delighted to announce that Keith Watson has joined its Board of Directors. Watson, who is Marketing Director - Mixing for Harman's mixer business, Soundcraft Studer, joined ISE's Advisory Committee in 2009 and attended his first meeting of the Board of Directors during InfoComm last month.The Board maintains three positions for representatives of ISE's exhibitors, each of who...

DSX and Integrated Biometrics partner to provide access control solutions

Integrated Biometrics' TRU650 biometric fingerprint readerDSX and Integrated Biometrics have partnered to seamlessly integrate the TRU650 biometric fingerprint reader with the DSX enterprise access control system. Scott Bennett, DSX National Sales Manager said: "DSX Access Systems has selected Integrated Biometrics' TRU650 as our biometric reader of choice." "The ease of use, easy installation and enrolment, virtually non-existent rejection rate, clean aesthetics and great product...

SecuTech Expo 2011, Asia's biggest security industry event, to be held from April 20 - 22

The show will feature a comprehensive surveillance solution from lenses, cameras, video servers, etcSecutech, Asia's important business hub for the security industry will take place from 20 - 22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Centre, Taiwan. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 14th edition expects to attract a record-breaking 560 exhibitors and more than 25,550 professional buyers from around the world. Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd i...

Xtralis appoints new Business Development Manager for fire and security solutions

Andrew will be responsible for developing business opportunities across the fire and security portfolioXtralis, a leading provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats, has appointed Andrew Tuck as Business Development Manager. He will be responsible for developing business opportunities across the complete Xtralis fire and security product portfolio, including its leading ADPRO and VESDA product technologies. Andrew joins Xtralis from Honeywell where h...

Thijs Engelbertink joins access control specialist Nedap

Thijs Engelbertink has gained experience in the security branch in various fields like marketing and salesNedap Security Management has appointed Thijs Engelbertink as Business Development Manager for Holland. The main activities of Mr. Engelbertink will consist of maintaining relations with existing AEOS customers in the Dutch market. After obtaining his College degree in Small Business & Retail Management at the Saxion Hogeschool Enschede, Mr. Engelbertink has gained experience in the...

New Siemens website focuses on security at airports through use of interactive features

The pages devoted to Siemens airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safetySiemens Building Technologies Division has created a section of its website devoted to integrated airport solutions, including interactive features to enhance the visitor experience, including the first 3D ‘augmented reality' feature to be created by Siemens.The pages devoted to Siemens airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safety, demonstrating the way in which an integrated ap...

Integrated security systems estimated to make up most of the surveillance market by 2013

"The successful integrators will be those that offer integrated security solutions"Integrated systems will account for over 70% of the total security systems installation and maintenance market in Europe by 2013, according to a new study from IMS Research. The research, which measured the potential market for integrated security systems, also identified integration with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and building automation systems as a key trend for the future. Howev...

Access control specialist IDL celebrates 25 years in the surveillance industry

Fastlane Entrance Control is designed to provide the optimum balance of security, speed and aestheticsIntegrated Design Limited (IDL) is extremely proud to have just celebrated its 25th year providing award winning security solutions worldwide. Established in 1985, IDL has been designing and manufacturing solutions combining electronics and software. Since then the company has grown to be an influential force in the design of integrated systems and the manufacture of the market leading Fast...

Octavian Security opens USA base in Tulsa

Octavian will manage the entire security of Kanbar's 2 million square feet of office spaceOctavian Security USA, the U.S. arm of UK-based firm Octavian Security, announced it has chosen to establish its USA headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., after landing a prestigious contract with a U.S. property giant. The company, which is run by British entrepreneurs Sukhi Ghuman and Sam Sangha, has seen off U.S. rivals and been awarded a contract by Tulsa developer and property management company Kanbar Pr...