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IFSEC moves to London and adopts 3 day format in 2014

Visitors and exhibitors will enjoy doing business in a world-class venue UBM Live, recently announced that the UK-based Protection & Management Series – including IFSEC International, FIREX International, Safety & Health Expo and Facilities Show – will move from Birmingham’s NEC to ExCeL London in June 2014. The decision comes at the end of a 12 month period of research and consultation with stakeholders across all communities, which resulted in over...

IDIS launches new advertising campaign featuring its high-definition video surveillance due for launch at IFSEC International

The multi-language “next generation” campaign is appearing across a range European titles and outlets IDIS has rolled out a new advertising campaign featuring its next generation high-definition (HD) video surveillance due for launch in May at IFSEC International. The multi-language “next generation” campaign is appearing across a range European titles and outlets through a series of full-page print and on-line banner advertisements. The series inc...

CNL Software’s CEO Keith Bloodworth acknowledged as one of the most influential people within the security industry

Keith Bloodworth was selected as the 6th most influential person within the global security CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that IFSEC International has recognised its CEO Keith Bloodworth as one of the most influential people within the security industry. As part of the 40th birthday celebrations at IFSEC International, the show has worked hard with industry leaders and their extensive readersh...

IDIS to sponsor CCTV and video surveillance product area at IFSEC 2013

IFSEC’s CCTV and video surveillance product area will feature the very latest products and services in the industry IDIS has confirmed its headline sponsorship of the CCTV and video surveillance product area at IFSEC International on 13-16 May, 2013 at the NEC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. IFSEC’s CCTV and video surveillance product area will cover all aspects of CCTV and video surveillance, this dedicated product area will feature the very latest products an...

IFSEC South Africa wins the 2012 EXSA Award for the Best Trade Exhibition

IFSEC South Africa bags the Best Trade Exhibition award in the 6,000-12,000 sq.m. category IFSEC South Africa, the biggest commercial security, homeland security and fire exhibition on the African continent has won the 2012 EXSA Award for the Best Trade Exhibition in the 6,000-12,000sq.m. category. Held on Wednesday 21 November 2012 at Monte Casino in Johannesburg, the Annual EXSA (Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa) Awards evening brings the leading industry...

IFSEC India and Homeland Security India 2012 attracts close to 250 exhibitors from over 20 countries

The exposition featured commercial, homeland security and fire safety technologies The recently concluded sixth edition of South Asia's largest security exhibition – IFSEC India and Homeland Security India 2012 – ended on a highly successful note at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The three-day (Nov 1-3) exposition boasted close to 250 exhibitors from over 20 countries displaying the most cutting edge commercial, homeland security and fire safety technologies...

IFSEC International appoints new Group Sales Manager

Tristan Norman previously worked at UBM on Call Center and Customer Management Expo Tristan Norman has been appointed Group Sales Manager at IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, organised by UBM Live.  Having previously worked at UBM on Call Centre & Customer Management Expo (Europe's No. 1 trade exhibition and conference for the contact centre and customer service market) for approximately three years, Tristan has risen thro...

IFSEC seeks 40 most influential players in global security and fire industry

The top 40 will represent the entire security buying chain from manufacturer to distributor As IFSEC approaches its 40th year, the IFSEC team would like to know who deems the 40 most influential players in the global security and fire industry today.  From the hottest conference speakers, to the most followed tweeters, IFSEC wants to compile a global list of the top 40 leading thinkers and innovators. With a plethora of exciting developments taking place in these innovat...

IFSEC names winners of its International Security Industry Awards 2012

The Outstanding Contribution to the Security Industry Award went to Alun John, CEO of the Norbain Group After a thrilling evening at the Hilton Hotel in Birmingham, UBM Live - organiser of IFSEC International, the world's largest annual security event - is pleased to announce the winners of the IFSEC International Security Industry Awards 2012. Produced in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and headline sponsored by Norbain Group, the awards wer...

2012 will be the crucial year for security surveillance industry, say IFSEC 2012 organisers

IFSEC will provideeducation programme to showcase new product technology and applications With security in the national and international spotlight like never before, IFSEC International 2012 organisers say that this year is the most crucial for the surveillance industry in the last decade. Security issues have rarely been out of the headlines over the past 12 months, with phone hacking, private investigators, data breaches, rioting, and the constant threat of terrorism all m...

IFSEC 2012 organisers to host education programme on IP and integration skills and knowledge

As part of the IP education drive, IFSEC International 2012 will see the debut of the ipAssured Education Zone Security professionals without a working knowledge of IP-based systems and products are at risk of being left behind in the rapidly evolving security marketplace. That’s the message from the organisers of IFSEC International 2012, who are hosting an extensive IP education awareness programme at this year’s show in order to help visitors safeguard their fu...

Honeywell's MAXPRO® VMS takes video surveillance to a next level at United Business Media’s facility

Honeywell's MAXPRO VMS smartly determines the capabilities of each subsystem across various sites The Client United Business Media Limited is a leading global business media company employing over 6,000 staff in thirty countries. The company is best known in the security industry for running IFSEC, one of the largest security tradeshows in the world. Amongst its other UK brands is leading online news portal - Info4Security.com. The corporate head office is based in Central London, at Ludgate...

IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards sees thousands raised for UK charity

  IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards sees thousands raised for UK charityThe IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards proved itself to be one of the highlights of IFSEC once again this year, raising more than £13,000 for chosen charity, Make-A-Wish UK.The Awards, which acknowledge the people, products and technological advancements that have played a major part in the security industry over the past year, were announced during a black-tie gala dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropol...

IFSEC 2011 draws in the crowds as it sees 12% increase in visitors

   IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...

UK's largest fire safety event International Firex 2011 at Birmingham

 International Firex 2011 will takes place on May 16 - May 19 2011 at the NEC Birmingham, United KingdomInternational Firex 2011 takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 16-19 May. This year, the exhibition has more exhibitors, seminar theatres and feature areas than ever before.Don't miss speaking to 150 exhibitors, each showcasing their top products and services to fire safety professionals just like you. Typical visitors include fire safety installers, manufacturers, architects, engineers...

Follow @IFSEC, tweet #IFSECComp and win a car parking pass

 Follow IFSEC 2011 on twitter, RT the appropriate message and win a parking space for the exhibitionWith just days until the start of the world's largest annual security event, IFSEC has launched an exclusive competition only via Twitter offering two free car parking passes for the duration of the show. In a bit to reach over 2,000 followers, all visitors have to do is follow IFSEC via twitter and then submit the message "RT follow @IFSEC and tweet #IFSECComp to win a free car par...

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