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Reliance Security Services Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Hollings to the position of Sales and Marketing Director.Stephen joins Reliance from Honda (UK) where he held the position of Head of Marketing and more recently Head of Corporate Sales.  Since starting his career with a leading avionics company, Stephen has also held several senior sales and marketing roles with other major motor manufacturers.More on Reliance Security Services Ltd.

In this article, Mike Bluestone considers the challenges facing internal auditors in light of the recent scourges of terrorism, binge drinking and drug use, and proposes eight principles of security. Internal auditors are inevitably engaged in an ongoing challenge to uncover intellectual wrongdoing of varying kinds.  The 'fail-safe' measures practised and implemented by them frequently reveal failings and intentional wrong doing - by employees and others - in both the public...

IIPSEC again proved to be the developing platform for the rapidly increasing IP market with a busy conference, expanding education programme and exhibition.Yet again IIPSEC proved the need for a ‘focused technology' and ‘market education event' is strong as visitors traveled from far and wide to see the latest in IP and Network related security solutions.The event can justifiably boast that the quality of both visitors and technical expertise casts a shadow over more traditional hosp...

Being one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the security and video surveillance industry, TeleEye Group launches a new designed global website at http://www.teleeye.com.   In order to bring a better surfing experience and easier product search, the new website re-arranges the presentation of TeleEye products and enhances the customer support in a more convenient and secure manner.The new website is powered by full range of TeleEye product information including the award-w...

IndigoVision, a leading provider of IP Video CCTV solutions, has appointed Joanna Brace to the senior management team in the position of Chief Marketing Officer.  Reporting to Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision's CEO, Joanna will have full responsibility for all aspects of marketing, partnerships, and the development of the sales channel, ensuring IndigoVision remains at the forefront of IP Video technology.Joanna brings to IndigoVision more than 13 years of experience in Business Developme...

UK security software vendor fingerPIN Ltd is gearing up to sign its first distributors as it announces its official channel launch.The company, which has been operating since June 2006, has been selling via the direct route to the UK market and is now keen to supplement this by establishing a channel quickly. It is due to sign two, as yet unnamed, distributors later this month.fingerPIN offers OEMs, systems integrators, VARs and distributors logical and physical access solutions using its patent...

As part of a £10 million refurbishment project, developers Oakmoor-Deeley and business partner CVOne enlisted the help of Bosch Security Systems to help secure Belgrade Plaza's newly renovated car park using various technologies from its sophisticated Autodome range of dome cameras.Belgrade Plaza is said to be the largest and most exciting mixed-use scheme, which is set to change the face of Coventry's city centre.  The end result will see a combination of hotels, bars, restaurants, a...

Our security officers, store detectives and CIT staff are all facing increasing levels of violence in the workplace, of that there is no doubt.  Although, in theory at least, those security operatives are better trained than they were maybe five years ago, we still need to closely monitor whether the levels of training given to our people for licensing purposes is sufficient to keep them as safe as possible whilst they are working for us.The core competency training and qualifications for s...

TeleEye received the Technological Achievement Certificate of Merit of 2006 Hong Kong Awards for Industries.  The award was presented to the company that has innovative achievement, which impacted on both business and on daily life.  The award reflected a standard of recognition to technological excellence in Hong Kong.The Hong Kong Awards for Industries was organized by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP). The presentation ceremony was held on the 5th February 2...

Having secured over £1m worth of sales of its ProSoft time and attendance system in the past 12 months, Stanley Security Solutions has been awarded Gold Partnership status by the product's Belgium-based manufacturer, ProTime, one of Europe's leading time and attendance specialists.The deal sees Stanley join a very exclusive club of Gold Partners across Europe and will establish it as the UK's leading distributor of the ProSoft product.  Dedicated technical sales and servic...

Brighton, UK, 9 February 2007 - Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has launched a new web site at http://www.paxton.co.uk. Cleverly designed to meet the unique and distinct needs of installers, end users and OEM customers, the site incorporates a variety of new features including a Skype facility for free technical support and a range of software tutorials. "The design and content of our new web site accurately pro...

  Moscow Underground receive security upgrade from Axis network video productsAxis Communications recently announced that Moscow Underground has installed Axis network video products as part of an integrated security system aimed at improving safety and security for passengers and staff on its subway trains.  The initial installation consists of around 1 000 network video products, with the potential for additional installations.The installation on the main subway line Moscow Unde...

 Approximately 260 cameras were installed as a campus security threat deterrent across the entire district, Axis Communications  recently announced  that the company's network cameras have been installed by Middletown City Schools in Orange County, N.Y.  Approximately 260 cameras were installed as a campus security threat deterrent across the entire district, including seven educational buildings and two administrative buildings.All of the cameras are installed in public...

I recently re-taxed one of my older cars, which had been stored and a SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notice) declaration made.  Within the course of the next three days it was stopped twice by police cars fitted with ANPR because their in-car systems indicated that the car wasn't taxed.  Although they were incorrect, it highlighted to me what a powerful weapon Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) has become in roads policing.  Forces are now able to spot potentially dangerous v...

ACTi IP surveillance system is successfully installed in Galabar Dam in Iran.  Under PFN Technology's consultancy, planning and implementation, the IP surveillance system enables Zanjan Water Authority to remotely monitor the construction of Galabar Dam project from the 500Km-away headquarter office in Tehran.For project management and security reasons, ACTi's IP speed dome, CAM-6220PE, is implemented at Galabar Dam to provide video monitoring of the construction activities and progress in...

Texecom has announced the expansion of its technical support services with the appointment of two additional technical support engineers.The service has also changed location to Texecom's Bridgwater, Somerset R&D offices.  It will now be based alongside the department developing state-of-the-art control panels and indicating equipment.  The move ensures greater integration with the company's design and support services, guaranteeing that the latest product information is al...

The UK's leading security solutions manufacturer Bosch Security Systems has launched a new user-friendly website offering customers information on its comprehensive range of proven technology and solutions as well as a dedicated area for customer care. Members of Bosch's BSSD programmes can access a secure area on the site, where they can obtain specific information relevant to their membership. The site is an ideal resource and communication channel for installers and distributors, as w...

The effectiveness of Bosch Security Systems' CCTV solutions was once again brought to life at a camera demonstration at a Water-Ski Club near its headquarters in Denham.David Mulcahy, Bosch's CCTV Product Manager explained:  "Nothing convinces people more of the exceptional performance Bosch cameras deliver, than being able to see them in action with their own eyes.  This demonstration has become an annual event and one which gives installers and end-users alike the opport...

Over the last year IndigoVision Inc. has seen considerable success as a result of a major investment program, which has further enhanced its position as a leading supplier of IP Video and Alarm management solutions.  In that time the number of employees has doubled, including a team of Customer Support Engineers and 11 full time Sales Account Managers to cover Canada, Latin America and the USA.A regional operations hub in New Jersey has been developed to provide IndigoVision's customers...

Frost and Sullivan, global growth consulting company, today announced that it has selected Agent Video Intelligence, Inc., a global leader in enterprise-grade video analytics, as the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation in the video analytics market.  The award is presented annually to the company whose technological innovation; research efforts and sound business strategy have been successful in moving the video analytics industry forward.&nbs...

This year's ISC West 2007, promises to be more of everything!  More security product manufacturers, more security professionals, more new programming and more education!  With all of this, ISC West continues to surpass others as the premier, annual gathering of the security industry.To date, the ISC West overall pre-registration number is up by an average of 10 percent comparatively from last year's number at this time, according to ISC West registration data.  With a...

The ongoing reconstruction of Skärholmen Centre is a comprehensive construction project.  A total of 400 construction workers are involved in the project that will take a few years to complete.  In order to keep up with who is at the workplace, Skanska has chosen the Bewator Entro access control system that has been integrated into the time registration and card production software.For the inauguration day in 2008, the old centre building from the 1960s will have increased its sho...

Total Lindsey Oil Refinery (LOR) is currently Britain's third largest oil refinery with a processing capacity in excess of 10 million tonnes per annum (over 200,000 barrels per day).  Since coming on-stream in 1968, the 500-acre site has recently received a £26m investment upgrade incorporating some of the most technically advanced refining and conversion processes available in Europe.The CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) access control system has been securing LOR's 24-hour operationa...

Simon Hall examines the problems of retrospectiveness and poor observation inherent in CCTV systems with manned control rooms.  Artificial intelligence (AI), he contends, could be the answer. We are living in a time in human history where the words ‘security' and ‘prevention' are becoming synonymous.  There exist a new wave of criminals, expert in new forms of weaponry and destructive technologies and more insidious and more ingenious in their designs.  This frig...

Frontline Security Solutions has acquired a 6000 square feet building adjacent to their existing headquarters in Chalfont St Peters.The new building, which is on two floors, will provide facilities for Frontline's fast growing sales team, support desk and project department."With the support of our ever increasing list of loyal clients, 2006 was a very successful year for us with turnover up by 66%," said Peter McKelvey, Director of Frontline Security Solutions.  "We cont...

The latest research findings, published by IMS Research, have confirmed Dedicated Micros market position as the number one supplier of own brand Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) in the global security sector and key local markets.In the IMS Research report titled ‘The World Market for CCTV and Surveillance Equipment', issued in December 2006, Dedicated Micros heads-up the DVR category with an estimated worldwide market share of 6.9%. In terms of regions, Dedicated Micros is particularly...

Nationally operating security company, Octavian Security, has been appointed as the official manned security supplier to the Nottingham store of Bang & Olufsen - the world's most highly respected audio, video and communications brand.This approved supplier status will see Octavian appointed as the first choice security company for providing retail trained security officers for all future events at the store and when required during its busier periods.Octavian first worked with the store,...

It is pleasing to see that CCTV business in the UK is continuing to prosper. According to a BSIA (British Security Industry Association) research initiative, whose results have just been released, 85% of respondents stated that their business had experienced an increase in the past 12 months.  Encouragingly, this is a trend which seems likely to continue with 85% also expecting business to increase over the next year. The positive news regarding CCTV from the survey - conducted amongst BSIA...

The Octavian Group of Companies, the parent group of internationally operating security company Octavian Security, has relocated to new, purpose built premises in Colwick, Nottingham, following a period of sustained growth.The Group's new 7,800 sq ft office complex, to be known as Octavian House, is located at Colwick Quays, a new marina development on the outskirts of the city.  The new building will house the Group's 40 strong executive and administration team and will also be use...

IndigoVision has won a prestigious contract for TransLink in Vancouver, Canada to upgrade the 880 camera CCTV system on SkyTrain, the world's largest automated light rapid transit system.  SkyTrain transports 200,000 passengers a day along 49 km of elevated track through 33 stations located in and around Vancouver.IndigoVision's IP Video technology will be used to upgrade the existing analogue matrix/VCR CCTV system and provide a scalable solution that will meet SkyTrain's video...