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Abloy UK is showcasing superior electromechanical security solutions at IFSEC 2011Abloy UK will be showcasing the latest additions to its innovative electromechanical product portfolio at this year's IFSEC Exhibition.Visitors to stand C50 can see live demonstrations of Cliq Remote, which is based on a patented electromechanical locking solution and developed to make key management easier in larger and wide area masterkeying systems. Suitable for larger master key suites or remo...
The International Professional Security Association is UK's longest established trade body for security industry The House of Lords agreement finally reached to remove the Security Industry Authority (SIA) from the Public Bodies Bill. This does not change the overall situation whereby the SIA will be replaced with a "new regulatory regime", however it does mean that the path will be clearer with a single piece of legislation both abolishing the current authority and detaili...
Convergence India 2011 was held between 24-26 March at Pragati Maidan New Delhi with a huge participation The 19th Convergence India 2011 Expo organised by Exhibitions India Group at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi was the emerging role of Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) was topical and definitive at the opening ceremony of the 19th Convergence India 2011 Expo which began at Pragati Maidan. Envisaging a future for the communications industry to be data heavy, Hon'ble Minister Shri Sachin P...
Global financial institution expands March Networks solution to 7,000 branches in $3.5 million dealMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, recently announced that a top ten global financial institution has selected the company's Financial Solution for multiple new banking branches and planned branch upgrades in a deal worth $3.5 million. The deployment will bring the bank's total March Networks installation to more than 7,000 sites - all centrally man...
Smartair offline access control system has been installed at the Glendorgal Hotel in Cornwall Mul-T-Lock's innovative Smartair offline access control system has been installed at the luxury Glendorgal Hotel in Cornwall, by local Coast 2 Coast Locksmiths, to upgrade its security without compromising on aesthetics.Smartair provides a secure all-in-one access control solution that reduces the cost and inconvenience associated with wiring a traditional access control system.After initial progr...
At ISC West HID will preview its next-generation access control technology, developments in its federal identity initiative and new green products as well as host strategy briefingHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase its new developments in its federal identity compliance initiative and preview its next-generation access control technology platform that revolutionises the implementation of high security readers and credentials at...
Traka will launch it's Touch lockers and Traka Touch S-series at IFSEC 2011 Following the successful introduction of Traka Touch key management last year, Traka plc will be launching two new products at IFSEC 2011 - Traka Touch S-Series and Traka Touch Lockers. Visitors to stand 4/D55 will see demonstrations of the company's most exciting product development to date. This innovative technology, first developed for key management in the M-Series - a very successful groundbreaking forer...
Milestone Systems has announced a major release: the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit version 1.0 (MIP SDK 1.0). It was presented at the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium held March 2-4 in San Antonio, Texas. The Milestone Integration Platform SDK 1.0 provides Milestone partners with a world of innovative possibilities: the comprehensive development framework makes it easy to integrate security and business solutions (including multiple video analytics applications)...
BSIA has welcomed current regulation regarding SIA which will play a pivotal role in functioning of security industry The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has responded positively to announcements that the SIA has been removed from the Public Bodies Bill, claiming that the move will bring a more considered approach to the future of security industry regulation. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, comments: "We are pleased that this amendment to the Public Bodies Bill...
Terry Stutzman, Senior Project Manager, CNL is PMP certified and experienced in PMBOK methodologyCNL is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Terry Stutzman, PMP, to Senior Project Manager, CNL Americas. Terry is a certified Project Management Professional with 15+ years of experience. He will oversee all US integration projects for IPSecurityCenter, CNL's Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system.Along with 15+ years of experience in project management, Terry brings a...
Abloy has become the first security specialist to launch a high security key cylinder designed to meet the needs of industrial locking environments.Abloy UK has launched a high security key cylinder system specifically targeted at the high security retail, OEM applications and museum display case markets.Designed for use in camlocks and furniture locks, Sentry incorporates a wide range of high security padlocks for use in demanding industrial environments.The new Abloy Sentry cylinder system als...
HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has extended the benefits of its HID Identity on Demand™ services to include a secure web portal that enables customers and channel partners to monitor and manage all aspects of card personalisation projects, from design and ordering through data transmission, high-quality multi-colour printing, programming and on-time delivery anywhere in the world."Implementing a large badging project as part o...
An IPSA survey confirmed that majority of security buyers are in favour of continuous regulation in security industryOn the same day that the SIA announced government agreement on the framework for future regulation of the security industry, buyers of security services made clear their desire for continued regulation. In a survey conducted by the International Professional Security Association (IPSA), over 220 buyers of security services responded to a series of questions about the future...
Grintek Ewation's location in Pretoria, South Africa which deals with electronic communications in security sector Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, boosts its global security electronics business by entering into an agreement to acquire the majority shareholding in South African Electronic Warfare specialist company, Grintek Ewation (GEW), Pretoria.Cassidian will increase its 45 per cent share in GEW to 87.4 per cent by acquiring the 42.4 per cent share of SAAB S...
Gus Dosanjh, UK Technical Services Director, SALTO Systems SALTO Systems has promoted Gus Dosanjh to the position of UK Technical Services Director. Previously UK Technical Sales Manager, Gus's new role will be to build and strengthen SALTO's technical support department, grow its team of technical support engineers and liaise with specifiers, customers and end users during the design, planning and commissioning phase of access control projects.Ramesh Gurdev, Managing Director SALTO System...
James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'Security - Whatever the Cuts' is the title for this year's free annual Manchester Security event, which will focus on providing businesses with valuable insight as how investing in security solutions during an economic downturn will help them reduce losses associated with threats such as theft and vandalism.This free exhibition with seminar is opened to anyone concerned about security, providing an opportunity...
Glenmorangie needed a user-friendly, unobtrusive system that could manage the movement of over 100 personnel Nortech Control Systems has recently had its Norpass3 access control system installed at the new bottling facility of world-famous whisky producer, Glenmorangie.The renowned whisky manufacturer, which has been ‘pursuing perfection' since 1843, has recently relocated its bottling plant to new premises.When deciding on a personnel access solution for the plant, it was important...
Steve Ross, MD Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd. is set for his new challenging role Steve Ross has been with Mul-T-Lock for 17 years, during which he has held a number of senior roles in both sales and product management. He will now assume responsibility for the next stage of Mul-T-Lock's development, including furthering the end user marketing activity and sales initiatives.Commenting on his new appointment, Steve Ross said: "I am excited to have been invited to undertake such a challen...
smarti Hybrid portable access control has many advanced features and is also equipped with WIFI, mobile connectionLast year on IFSEC TAB Systems launched the new smarti® Guardeon unit and won the Best Access control Product award with it. This year at IFSEC 2011 Tab Systems plan to launch a new portable access control unit and a TCP/IP Relay controller called smarti® TCP/IP Relay Box.smarti Hybrid is a portable access control, presence tracking and building automation solution. For...
Security Solutions have launched a new brand identity for their security installation businessAs part of its pledge to become even more customer focused, Security Solutions, one of the UK's leading manufacturers and installers of perimeter security equipment, has developed a new brand identity. Managing director, Andrew Davies is adamant that these recessionary times are ideal to grow strong brands. He says: "Security Solutions is a really innovative and dynamic...
The British Security Association encourages government tax credit increases for security businessesThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's announcement of a boost to tax credits for small businesses conducting Research and Development into new products. As part of yesterday's Budget announcement, Chancellor George Osborne reinforced the Coalition's support for manufacturing, increasing R&D tax credits to 200% from April 2011, a figure...
Andy D'Urso, Integration Manager, SALTO SALTO Systems has appointed Andy D'Urso to the position of UK Integrated Solutions Manager. His role will be to build strategic integration partnerships with class leading security companies, further strengthening SALTO's already impressive list of alliances with firms such as Group 4, Honeywell and Siemens. Andy has wide experience within the security industry. He joins SALTO from AECOM Ltd, where he was Associate Director (Security), responsi...
Richard Money will help in boosting sales market of ACT in the security sector Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Money to the position of Sales Executive for the UK Southern Region. Richard's appointment further strengthens ACT's position in the market.Richard has over 14 years experience within the security industry and has worked with Gardiner Security (now ADI Global) and Clarke Instruments. With an in-depth knowledge of the U...
Procter Fencing Systems will be on Stand 121 at the Counter Terror Expo 2011 Procter Fencing Systems will be on Stand 121 at the Counter Terror Expo 2011, which takes place at Olympia, London, from 19-20 April 2011. With over 100 years' experience in fencing and gates, Procter Fencing Systems possesses unrivalled expertise in the design, manufacture and installation of high-security perimeter fencing and gates, together with associated access controls, electric pulse systems and sophistica...
Octavian would be making the security arrangements at the venue and for spectators for the Luxury Motor Show The market leading Octavian Security has won the contract to be the sole provider of security at this year's Luxury Motor Show in Nottinghamshire.A team of officers will be at the event on Sunday 22 May at Goosedale Conference and Banqueting in Papplewick, 15 minutes from Nottingham city centre. They will be tasked with ensuring the safety of the thousands of visitors expe...
Mul-T-Lock's innovative Smartair standalone system installed at BMW showroom in Wollaston Mul-T-Lock's innovative Smartair standalone system has been supplied to the BMW showroom in Wollaston, by access control specialists Lock-tec, as part of an overall refurbishment programme.Smartair provides a secure all-in-one access control solution that reduces the cost and inconvenience associated with wiring a traditional access control system. The BMW dealership has recently undertaken a complete...
Video door phones connecting to a network allow end users to remotely view visitors and grant access New technology is enabling residents to see who is at their apartment complex or front door from anywhere in the world. Video door phones that can be connected to a network are allowing end users who have a smart phone or internet access to remotely view visitors and grant access to either communal or residential areas."The core functionality of a video door phone has remained largely...
Optical security media cards worth $8.6 million dollars would be provided by LaserCard Corporation LaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of secure ID solutions, announced receipt of an order for approximately $8.6 million for optical security media cards to be issued under the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card") programme. Delivery is scheduled for completion in August, 2011."The U.S. Green Card has set new standards in security...
BIS represents the centrepiece of large safety and security applications in several demanding environmentsBosch has launched its new partner programme for the Building Integration System (BIS). The Building Integration System is a modular platform for central alarm management and subsystems such as fire and intrusion alarm, video monitoring, access control, and evacuation systems from Bosch and also 3rd party equipment.Within the framework of this programme, BIS Certified Partners ca...
Timet UK has selected CCTV from Chubb to monitor production at its Witton Mill plant in BirminghamTimet, one of the world's largest suppliers of high quality Titanium products, has chosen CCTV from Chubb Electronic Security to monitor production at its Witton Mill plant in Birmingham. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.The system is designed to monitor the plant's forging equipment, in which melted Titanium is shaped into slabs or large bars (bille...
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