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The reception is an annual networking event held by the SIA at ISC West in Las VegasDiebold, Incorporated has signed on as the top-level "Hall of Fame" sponsor of next month's Security Industry Association (SIA) Customer Appreciation Reception.The reception is an annual networking event held by SIA at ISC West in Las Vegas. This year's gathering is scheduled for March 23 at ESPN Zone.Diebold is a long-time member of SIA, and V. John Stroia, the company's vice president for government s...

 L-R Octavian Security directors, Sarbjit Bitter and Sam SinghJust weeks after announcing the arrival of director Kavita Oberoi who now co-owns the business with founder Sukhi Ghuman - security company, Octavian Security has announced the further board appointments of Sam Singh as operations director and Sarbjit Bitter as finance director. Sam Singh, who joins Octavian from BP, where he was UK Fuels quality manager, will bring over 25 years experience of quality management in the oil,...

The Middle East is a market where CNL sees huge potential for their command and control softwareCNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces it has formed a strategic partnership with SHIELD Safety and Security, the military and police supply division of Bin Salem Holdings. SHIELD is dedicated but not limited to serving the needs of government security and industrial corporations within the Middle East Region.Through the partnership, SHIEL...

 Full-body scanners help in carrying out important security checksIn light of the full-body scanners recently hitting the headlines again, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is highlighting the importance of safety over sensationalism.Just last week claims were made from Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan that on a recent trip through Heathrow Airport his scanned image was printed out and shared among staff. Following this incident, there have been warnings from the Equality and Hu...

 DHS Secretary Janet NapolitanoPhoto courtesy of FEMA Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano travelled to Mexico City at the invitation of her Mexican colleague, Interior Secretary Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to meet with officials from North, Central and South American and Caribbean and the International Civil Aviation Organisation to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standards. "The international dimensions of the December 25...

The SIA has obtained guilty verdicts against Sabrewatch for supplying unlicensed security guardsAfter a series of court hearings, the SIA has obtained guilty verdicts against security company Sabrewatch Limited and its directors for supplying unlicensed security guards.The result comes after a lengthy court process concerning offences committed at the time licensing of the manned guarding sector came into force - confirming that the SIA has both the power and intent to prosecute.The East Grinste...

Schneider Electric will demonstrate how to monitor and control aspects of security and access control in schoolsAt BSEC 2010 experts from global energy management specialist Schneider Electric will run a series of unique on-stand "A Day in the Life of a School" demonstrations. These will show visitors how its integrated school security, energy management and building control solutions enhance the financial, operational and environmental performance of schools - and help boost pupils' p...

 Martin has over 30 years of experience in the security industryThe Security Industry Association New Product Showcase (NPS) Planning Committee has selected Jennifer Martin of Pixim to be its new chairman.Martin, the manager of worldwide channel programs for Pixim, is a committee member who had served as a judge for the NPS for five years. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the security industry to the position."I'm very excited to have been chosen," Martin said. "...

 Visitors to Sicur will be invited by Nedap to take a look at integration possibilities with biometricsNedap will be well represented at the International Security, Safety & Fire Exhibition in Madrid. From 2 to 5 March 2010, the IFEMA Exhibition Centre in Madrid, Spain, will host the International Security, Safety & Fire Exhibition, Sicur. The trade fair will bring together leading companies in the security sector, including Nedap that will present a variety of its innovative p...

 The briefings were arranged for security companies providing frontline security staff to guard crowded places Over 160 directors and managers from security companies in the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) enjoyed a series of industry briefings organised by the Government's Office for Security & Counter-Terrorism (OSCT) in London on Wednesday 10th February. The briefings were attended by representatives from the BSIA's Security Guarding, Cash and Valuables in Transit (CVIT)...

 HB 1409 would prohibit use of biometrics as part of identification cardsA bill being considered by the New Hampshire legislature that would ban nearly all uses of biometrics is an inappropriate response to privacy concerns that would deprive residents of an important security technology, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has told state lawmakers. HB 1409 would prohibit any government agency or private entity from using biometrics as part of identification cards - except for...

ICT Security Africa Summit 2010 is the ideal forum for those working in information security and cyber crimeMIS Training Institute is delighted to announce the inaugural ICT Security Africa Summit 2010. Ensure you are a part of this internationally established event series which is coming to Africa for the first time. The summit is the ideal forum for business and government leaders working in technology, information security, cyber crime and ICT audit to form frameworks and develop cy...

 CEM Systems' highly integrated security solution will help protect staff, patients and the hospital equipment and premisesCEM Systems, a Tyco International company, has supplied a fully-integrated IP security solution at Glasgow's new £100m Stobhill and Victoria hospitals. The industry-renowned CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) system was installed by ADT Fire & Security to secure each of the state-of-the-art facilities. As part of a prestigious public/private sector par...

 Terminal 5 used the S600e IP card reader, the industry's most advanced card readerHeathrow Airport's Terminal 5 BAA Heathrow Airport is the world's busiest international airport serving over 180 destinations in more than 90 countries. It consists of 5 terminals and covers 1227 hectares. Terminal 5 (T5) is Heathrow's latest success. The £4.3 billion terminal is the largest IP aviation implementation in the UK covering 260 hectares and is the new dedicated home for British Airways. As...

 Using CEM's extensive knowledge and know-how the implementation of the AC2000 SE system was timelyPort of Cork The Port of Cork is the principal port on the south coast of Ireland, close to the major shipping lanes to Northern Europe with a cargo throughput of 9.8 M tonnes in 2004. It is Ireland's premier trading port to continental Europe with ultra-modern facilities handling all modes of traffic such as crude and refined oils, containers and ferry traffic. Employing over 100 full-time st...

Liverpool John Moores University has used the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) system for over ten yearsLiverpool John Moores University Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the largest universities in the UK. A large city-based university dating back to 1823, LJMU has been described as an innovative modern university with a number of outstanding centres of excellence. LJMU has 27,000 students enrolled on its own courses around the globe studying over 200 courses at undergradua...

 Nedap will provide voestalpine with a reliable solution to optimise its security policyvoestalpine, one of the world's largest steel companies, has chosen Nedap's AEOS as its access control and security management system. Both parties have signed a two-year framework agreement to equip the voestalpine offices and production plants worldwide with AEOS. The steel giant is represented by 360 production and sales companies globally and has decided to implement the same security policy at all o...

  The TRU650 BACS secures physical access to enterprise environments with a centralised database Integrated Biometrics has announced that its fingerprint biometric access control solution, the TRU650, has received Lenel factory certification.  As part of this certification, Integrated Biometrics is now a partner member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Programme. The TRU650 Biometric Access Control System (BACS) secures physical access to enterprise environments with...

  The Panasonic stand at BETT 2010 was a buzz of activity with technology solutions aimed to help deliver better educationThe New Year saw Panasonic UK Systems Group unveil the 'Classroom of the Future' at BETT 2010, the world's largest ICT and education technology event. Despite the snow, the Panasonic stand was a buzz of activity for the entire show, with attendees intrigued by a groundbreaking array of technology solutions aimed to help deliver a better primary, secondary...

 CEM offered an ideal solution using the low cost webEntry™ system with biometric technologyCEM Systems is no stranger to providing innovative security solutions to meet a customer's unique requirements. So it was no surprise that when the UK government required a cost-effective access control system with advanced features to protect a highly sensitive site, CEM's expertise was called upon to offer that bit more. CEM's webEntry™ system was installed as a short-term solution to s...

 VSG Systems has gained accreditation from Honeywell as an installer of its Pro-Watch® rangeVSG Systems, one of Britain's fastest growing providers of security services, has broadened its product portfolio and laid the foundations for even greater future success by gaining accreditation from Honeywell as an installer of the highly regarded Pro-Watch® range of access control, CCTV and video analytics systems. The new accreditation builds on VSG's existing close relationship with Hone...

 SAE 2010 will present hot-button issues through security technology expertsThe Security Asia-International Exhibition 2010 (SAE 2010) is set to start the new decade with a fresh approach to security trade exhibitions. Exhibitors attending the Singapore-based international event can look forward to more than just exhibiting and marketing new products and services at their booths. Event organiser Asian Professional Security Association Singapore (APSA Singapore) with the suppo...

IFSEC is the world's leading global annual security event With representation from 112 countries at IFSEC 2009 and 31% of the 25,427 attendance (ABC Audited) coming to the UK from overseas, IFSEC has cemented its position as the key event in the international security industry calendar. 2010 is set to build on this reputation with several countries benefitting from dedicated pavilions to house leading manufacturers and suppliers from the respective countries. Supported by the...

Alpro helped secure residential areas in north England with security gatesWhen local authority requirements called for certain areas of residential estates to be secured, Alpro (part of IEC Ltd.) supplied the locking solutions. Alleyways between residential areas were being used by unauthorised personnel to the annoyance of the local residents. Security gates were designed and installed at various locations in the north of England and Alpro supplied the deadlocking deadlatches for the project.Ni...

AC2000 AE is a fully customisable access control solution designed specifically for the unique challenges at airports CEM Systems, a Tyco International company, announced that they have been awarded the contract to provide access control for the new Terminal 3 in Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. The contract was awarded by ADT Security, India who will supply a fully integrated access control and IP video solution. Spanning 500,000 square meters and featuring more than 160 check-in cou...

Shires Shopping Centre in Trowbridge have recently completed a refurbishment of the centre and opted for the use of Alpro "Impressionist" pull handles manufactured in stainless steel to suit their exact handle size requirements. As an independent manufacturer of Alpro pull handles, Alpro are able to offer both high quality finishes and bespoke handles to suit all kinds of commercial applications. The company offer a range of finishes including nylon and powder coating and keep standard col...

System user - Riviera Maritime MediaType of system - Paxton Net2 PC based systemType of site - Commercial officesEstablished in 2001, Riviera Maritime Media (RMM) is a rapidly growing media company. They grew from an initial partnership, formed in 1997 to buy and publish the "Speed at Sea" journal. RMM is now a global company supplying up-to-the-minute maritime data to the commercial shipping world. RMM's Managing Director, Steve Labdon, knew he wanted to have an access control system...

 Bob Mosler brings over 30 years experience in the electronic security industry to his new positioninfinias, LLC today named Mr. Bob Mosler as National Sales Manager responsible for all sales activities. Mr. Mosler has extensive industry experience working in various senior sales management roles. Prior to joining infinias, Bob held senior sales management positions in Brivo Systems, Northern Computer, Diebold and ADT. Bob has been an active member of ASIS International for over 2...

 The trade fair will take place from 15 - 17 September at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition CentreIntersec Thailand, Asia's professional security and safety trade fair will take place from 15 - 17 September 2010 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This biennial 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 the newly formed...

  Milestone most advanced IP video surveillance is installed at Northern Europe's biggest casinoMoney is always changing hands with the thousands of guests who visit the largest casino in Northern Europe, Casino Copenhagen. And when money is in focus, so is security. Both security and service are taken very seriously at this casino, so they have installed the most advanced IP video surveillance platform to ensure the safety of both guests and employees. There is plenty to keep track of...