UKTI Defence & Security Organisation News

From September 28 and 29, 2021, the International Security Expo 2021, the world’s premier government, industry, academia and end-user security event, returned for the first time in nearly two years. International Security Expo 2021 Co-located with the newly-launched International Cyber Expo 2021, the events welcomed thousands of security professionals, from all corners of the industry, including senior representatives from Heathrow Airport, British Army, Bank of England, Tesco Stores Ltd...

The BSIA works with show organisers to promote the UK Pavilion and the companies exhibiting within it The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging UK companies to take advantage of the many benefits that exhibiting as part of the UK Pavilion at IFSEC Southeast Asia brings. As an Approved Trade Organisation for the security sector, the BSIA organises a number of UK Pavilions at the industry’s largest overseas events every year. With little over six...

The new Resilience Gateway models are designed specifically for connectivity through Canadian telcos Rogers and Telus Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, recently announced the introduction of four new models into its award-winning Resilience Gateway product line. Designed specifically for connectivity through Canadian telcos Rogers...

BSIA plays a pivotal role forging productive links between UK security companies and overseas buyers With the 18th edition of Intersec Dubai a little over a month away, BSIA members are gearing up for what promises to be one of the industry’s biggest trade shows to date. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association, through its dedicated Export Council, continues to play a pivotal role forging pr...

Representatives from Government, national associations and organisations will be part of the delegations at the Transport Security Expo Transport Security Expo is unique in providing a UK Stakeholder Delegations service. Arranged through the show’s expert Advisory Board, key representatives from Government departments and agencies as well as national associations and other organisations with critical security responsibilities will attend. These representatives are to be...

TDSi has benefited with assistance from UKTI and BSIA in its export markets research With the UK Trade and Investment Export Week event held on 9th to 13th November, integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce a 33% increase in its sales to Southeast Asia and China. The export figures, which compare Q1/Q2 of 2014 and 2015, suggest the security market is continuing to grow despite reports of a slowing economy in the region. Strong market for TDSi in th...

Mr Hayes has held a number of shadow ministerial and Government roles including Minister of State at the Department for Transport On 2nd December, the Rt Hon John Hayes MP, UK Security Minister at the Home Office, will be officially opening this year’s Transport Security Expo at Olympia London. An MP since 1997, Mr Hayes has held a number of shadow ministerial and Government roles, including Minister of State at the Department for Transport and senior Parliamentary advis...

The survey has enabled to build an accurate picture of emerging trends experienced by UK security exporters Security exporters from the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council have reported a further increase in the demand for British security products and services in 2015 from overseas buyers. In an annual survey conducted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), members of the Association’s Export Council – a dedicated forum...

Exhibiting as part of a UK Pavilion can make expanding into overseas markets a much less stressful experience For the 80% of UK security companies wishing to increase their business in the Middle East this year, the Intersec Dubai exhibition represents an unmissable opportunity to showcase the latest products and services to over 25,000 buyers from more than 100 countries. With 2015’s show billed as the most successful ever – attracting a record number of visitors...

Steve’s appointment comes just as the company announces its first international contract, guarding Pacific port of Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico London-based security firm, Abbey Grey Security Group has appointed businessman and former Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party Steve Norris as Chairman. Founded by CEO Derek Horne and Operations Director Frank Filmer, Abbey Grey Security Group is one of Europe’s leading surveillance, fraud investigation and specialist sec...

The awards serve to recognise significant or lifelong contributions in five different categories Five individuals and teams have been presented with prestigious British Security Industry Association Chairman’s Awards to celebrate outstanding contributions they have made to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry. Personally selected by the BSIA’s Chairman, Pauline Norstrom, Chief Operating Officer at Dedicated Micros and AD Group, the award...

IFSEC welcomed 23,079 visitors through the doors, increasing attendance by 2% from 2014, driven by UK attendees IFSEC International 2015, organised by UBM EMEA, is pleased to announce another hugely successful year for Europe’s largest security event. Running from 16-18 June at ExCeL London, IFSEC International welcomed 23,079 visitors through the doors, increasing attendance by 2% from 2014, driven by UK attendees. Attracted an additional visitors IFSEC Internatio...

John Davies pointed out a number of key considerations before launching into potential markets “Making the leap from a UK-only or EU-only supplier to a wider international exporter can be a daunting one. For many companies it is a significant deviation from their comfort zone and yet, there are some very hungry and buoyant markets to explore around the world that offer lucrative returns for UK businesses prepared to do their homework and provide the right products and se...

BSIA’s Export Council celebrated its 20th anniversary with security exporters from across the UK Security exporters from across the UK gathered together with key industry stakeholders at IFSEC International to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council. Established in 1994, the Export Council serves as a dedicated forum for relationships between the UK's security industry and overseas buyers to be founded and culti...

Cross Match Technologies was honoured by the British Consul General and the UK Trade & Investment Office Cross Match Technologies, a leading global provider of biometric identity management solutions, was honoured by the British Consul General and the UK Trade & Investment Office at the GREAT Business Innovation Awards 2014 gala held during BritWeek last week in Miami, Florida. Cross Match was recognised in the innovation category of Service Provision for previous succ...

Lord Green along with Christine Hamilton and Mick Page of Chamber’s UKTI international trade team visited Harper Chalice One of the foremost figures in international trade visited Harper Chalice Group Limited in Coventry who are proving how exporting boosts business. Lord Green, the Minister for Trade and Investment – who retires from his role next month – was in the city as part of Export Week, which promotes overseas trade to firms across the country. Lor...

BSIA members received awards in seven out of eighteen categories Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) were acknowledged for their industry-leading products and services in the prestigious 2013 Security Excellence Awards, with BSIA members triumphing in seven out of eighteen categories. Presented on 23rd October, the awards were organised by UBM Live Security Portfolio in association with IFSECGlobal.com, and took place at the renowned Hilton Hotel on Pa...

TDSi has appointed Paul Ford as Export Sales Technical Engineer in a bid to explore untapped export markets Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is extending its commitment to exploring untapped export markets, with the appointment of Paul Ford to the role of Export Sales Technical Engineer at TDSi. The company is already working on extensive market research of both African and South East Asian security markets, with the assistance of the UK Trade & Investment...

Showcasing the latest technological innovations is top of the agenda for BSIA members attending IFSEC Istanbul Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at IFSEC Istanbul 2013, which opens its doors for the first time next week (30th September – 2nd October). Event organisers, UBM Live, claim that the new event – while targeting the Souther...

IFSEC International demonstrates increased integration between the security and fire industries UBM Live, the organiser of IFSEC International, is excited to announce the start of its next chapter at ExCel, London in 2014. Following a phenomenal 40th year, IFSEC International will enter its next decade by relocating from NEC, Birmingham to ExCeL London in June 2014. IFSEC International 2013 took place from 13 – 16 May and proved to be a roaring success with 28,992 visit...

BSIA's Lone Worker section will feature the election for the section's inaugural Chairman The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade body representing the UK's private security industry - has revealed its activity plan for this year's IFSEC International exhibition and conference, which takes place in Birmingham in less than one week's time (13 – 16 May 2013). Relationship building is at the heart of the BSIA's activities at the show, with a series of...

Stephen Phipson will coordinate the interaction between the Government and the UK's private security industry The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Home Office’s appointment of Stephen Phipson as the new Director of Security Industry Engagement in its Office for Security and Counter Terrorism. This announcement comes as a result of last year’s publication of a white paper relating to defence and security, entitled New Security through T...

The SITC project gave UK companies the opportunity to showcase innovative technologies at the London 2012 games Skyguard are proud to announce that they provided 24/7 protection to Team GB throughout the London 2012 Games. Security staff and key personnel of Great Britain men’s and women’s football teams were issued MySOS personal safety devices to ensure protection wherever they were.  A gagging order which prevented businesses from promoting their involveme...

The report entitled 'Roads to Success: SME Exports' summarises the results of the committee's inquiry The  British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the release of a new report entitled '‘Roads to Success: SME Exports’', published last month by the House of Lords Select Committee on Small and Medium Enterprises. The report, to which the BSIA submitted its own evidence, summarises the results of the committee’s inquiry into what role the...

IFSEC is established as the world's largest annual security eventFor the 38th successive year, IFSEC delivered a first-class event for the international security industry when it took place from 10 - 13 May 2010 at the NEC Birmingham. Established as the world's largest annual security event, thousands of visitors descended on Birmingham to see more than 750 industry-renowned companies showcase their latest developments and take advantage of more than 30 hours of free educational content.Jam...

The event offers a chance for companies to showcase products and services to overseas security buyersThis year's well-attended Meet the Buyers event held at IFSEC 2010 was a great success securing a record number of meetings between UK companies and overseas buyers, says the British Security Industry Association (BSIA).The event is organised by the BSIA in partnership with UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) and International Trade Promotion Centre and has been r...

The UK security sector is to be promoted around the world as the 'hallmark of excellence'Optex Europe, leaders in detection technology, has welcomed the strategy from UK Trade & Investment to help British security companies win business abroad.The UK security sector is to be promoted around the world as the 'hallmark of excellence.' More than 335,000 people are employed in 18,000 companies and exports last year were valued at £1.36 billion, an increase of over 14 percent as compared to...