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Tyco International's new £7 million centre of technical excellence was officially opened in BelfastTyco International's new £7 million centre of technical excellence was officially opened in Belfast recently, supporting its Electronic Security Products business.In 2006, Tyco announced plans to create a centre of technical excellence in Belfast - supported by Invest Northern Ireland - which would increase the competitiveness of its product engineering and design functions. CEM systems...

RISC and the Olympic Security Directorate conduct survey on securing major sporting eventsThe UK Security and Resilience Suppliers' Community (RISC) and the Olympic Security Directorate (OSD) are asking for input from industry about organisations' experience in securing major sporting events.A survey is being conducted by RISC to enable UK industry to inform Government about industry experience in previous Olympic Games and other major sporting events and to record lessons learnt.David Evans, Co...

Synergis has the ability to integrate with Windows Active Directory Genetec announced recently that the West Edmonton Mall (WEM), in Alberta, Canada, has selected and installed Synergis for a major access control system upgrade. With the completion of the initial phase of the upgrade, the security staff at WEM use Synergis to protect over 70 doors in North America's largest shopping and entertainment centre, with plans to continue expanding the system in the near future.Previous to implemen...

CRYPTOCard's authentication service, CRYPTO-MAS to be marketed through WatchGuard CRYPTOCard, the leading developer of two-factor authentication and WatchGuard Technologies, the global provider of network access and security devices, today announced a joint marketing relationship which will result in the two companies collaborating on key customer projects designed to help promote best-in-class remote access security.In leveraging the extensive knowledge of each other's technologies, the agreeme...

Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders. The wind turbine manufacturing company was established in the south of Spain to focus on environmental and technological advancement in wind power. With more than 20,000 square meters of installations, it is one of the most pre...

Manchester United Football Club needs no introduction. With 330 million supporters world wide, its fame has spread well beyond the borders of the UK. As one of the founding members of the UK premier league, its home stadium at Trafford Park has almost iconic status with the club's fans.The stadium has a capacity of 76,000, so security and the safe movement of fans on match days is of paramount importance. Entrance to the ground is controlled via turnstiles, while departure is facilitated via a s...

BSIA Information Destruction Section welcomes the publication of new European Standard EN 15713:2009The Information Destruction Section of the British Security Industry Association has welcomed the publication of a new European Standard for the sector - EN 15713:2009.BSIA members have played an integral role in the development of the document which was initially written as a BSIA code of practice and then became a British Standard, before finally being developed into a European Standard.BSIA Inf...

The hardware of Nedap's access control system AEOS received a GOST-R Certificate of Conformity in RussiaGOST is the valid quality certification system in the Russian Federation and is comparable to the ISO 9000 series certificates for western companies. With the GOST-R certification, all AEOS hardware has been approved by the Russian authorities for the Russian security market. This means that Nedap AEOS can now be used by all private and public entities for a variety of security purposes.In 199...

HID Global announced appointment of Ralf Saykiewicz as Sales Manager, Industry and Logistics, North AmericaHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that Ralf Saykiewicz has been named sales manager, Industry and Logistics, North America, reporting to Marie-Francoise Glotz, vice president, Food and Animal ID, Industry and Logistics. In his new role, Saykiewicz will focus on promoting RFID tag and reader solutions...

Intersec Thailand, International Trade Fair for Security and SafetyThe first edition of Intersec Thailand will take place at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre from 2 - 4 November 2010. This biennial event is organised by Messe Frankfurt HK Ltd and IPEX - International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd, supported by the Thai government's Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and trade associations including the Asian Professional Security Association - Thailand Chap...

SIA has added new features to its already highly-regarded Central Station Operator/Instructor Training programThe Security Industry Association has added new features to its already highly-regarded Central Station Operator/Instructor Training (CST) programme.Starting with the August class in Alexandria, Va., the CST course will include expanded instruction on:•ETL certification;•how to read formats (with an explanation of the various languages);•alternate signal delivery to includ...

Access control specialist TDSi is working closely with Storage King, one of the UK's fastest growing self storage operations serving both business and the general public, to install a tailored access control solution at each of the company's sites. The first complete installation is now in operation at the company's Tyseley site in the West Midlands and is already delivering key security and operational benefits to the management team. Historically Storage King had employed conventional intrude...

SIA reports more involvement of IT managers in decisions regarding physical security solutionsIT managers are getting more involved in decisions regarding physical security solutions, according to a new report featured in the latest Quarterly Research Update from the Security Industry Association (SIA).A survey of integrators and installers of IP-based security products by IMS Research found that more than three-fourths of companies are working with IT managers more now than they were a year ago...

BSIA pledged support for CONTEST - the government's recently revised counter-terrorism strategyThe British Security Industry Association and its members have pledged their support for CONTEST - the government's recently revised counter-terrorism strategy.Security within the UK has never been more important. The threat from terrorism is at a sustained level, which has never been experienced before, and where the aim is to cause maximum damage and loss of life. CONTEST is the UK's strategy to defe...

SALTO Systems secured ISO 9001:2008 certification from Lloyd's Register Quality AssuranceSALTO Systems is proud to announce it has secured ISO 9001:2008 certification from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance for its quality management system.It has embraced the internationally-recognised high quality management system standard established and administered by the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO).To achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification for the design, development and manufacturin...

New addition addresses HID Global's dedication to Cashless Payment HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the appointment of David Chevrel as Sales Manager, Cashless Payment, responsible for France, Spain, Portugal and Italy, reporting to David Franklin, Sales Director EMEA, Cashless Payment. In his new role, Chevrel will mainly focus on innovative card and reader board technology solutions for Automatic Fare Collecti...

IDTECK provides advanced security solution for Daegu metropolitan transit projectIDTECK, the global leader in RFID & Biometrics access control, has been appointed to provide advanced security solution for metropolitan transit project.The on-going metropolitan transit project, which takes place in Daegu, one of the largest cities in South Korea, invested over one million dollars to induce latest security solution in the train stations.IDTECK's access control integrated with the DVR system all...

Security industry's finest have been recognised during the presentation of the BSIA's Chairman's Awards 2009Many of the security industry's finest have been recognised during the presentation of the British Security Industry Association's Chairman's Awards 2009. The awards reward individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to the industry over the past year.The award for Contribution to Partnership Working went to Charles Farr OBE, Director General of the Office for Security and Count...

BSIA welcomes the publication of the new European Standard for security smoke devices - EN50131-8The British Security Industry Association has welcomed the publication of the new European Standard for security smoke devices - EN50131-8. The new standard started life as a BSIA code of practice and was then developed into a British Standard before progressing to Europe.The BSIA has led the way in the development of the standard throughout its transition. Alex Carmichael, BSIA Technical Director, c...

 New analytics offering classified as primary detection systemHoneywell today announced that its new Active Alert® v4.7 video analytics solution, has been evaluated by the UK Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) and has been confirmed as an Imagery Library for Intelligent Detection Systems (i-LIDS®) approved system both as a primary detection system for operational alert use and as an approved event based recording system for sterile zone monitoring applications. Active...

SIA has new Chief Excutive Today, Bill Butler joins the Security Industry Authority as its new Chief Executive. Speaking today, Bill said: "I am very pleased to be joining the SIA today. What is very clear to me is that the SIA is very focussed on what it needs to achieve, and is demonstrating that it can deliver. "I am looking forward to working with colleagues and meeting stakeholders over the coming weeks and months."

ADI, GE Security, HID Global, and Siemens sign up to support the annual  '2009 Tri-Association Awards Dinner'ADI, GE Security, HID Global and Siemens have signed on as initial sponsors of the 2009 Tri-Association Awards Dinner, the Security Industry Association has announced.SIA, the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) honor two members of the security industry each year at a jointly-hosted awards dinner in New York Cit...

Customers can now become authorised HID on the Desktop partnersAfter the high interest originated during the HID on the Desktop™ launch events in the first half of 2009, HID has developed a certification programme where customers can become an authorised HID on the Desktop partner.The main purpose of this programme, which is conducted via HID Academy, is to ensure that our customers fully understand HID on the Desktop and are qualified to give the best advice to the end-user. In order to a...

Identification technology from LEGIC responsible for security within the grounds of the University St. GallenTop-level decision makers from economic, scientific and political spheres came together for the 39th St. Gallen symposium to discuss current economic topics over three days. Besides the World Economic Forum in Davos, this symposium represents one of the most important international economic events with participants from over 70 countries. Identification technology from LEGIC Identsystems...

HID's technology-focused solutions seminars provide customers and channel with information on HID productsFollowing their 'Customer First' initiatives and in an effort to develop closer relationships with customers, HID has been hosting a series of small events 'solution seminars' across the EMEA region.HID's technology-focused solutions seminars are designed to provide customers and channel partners with the knowledge and expertise they need in order to gain better understanding of HID Glo...

HID Global announced a partnership with Select Technologies for strategic IT market developmentHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced a partnership with Select Technologies for strategic IT market development of HID on the Desktop™. This partnership adds values to the physical access control channel portfolio for implementation of the delivery of converged secure identity solutions in the Indian market."HID...

Arc Light Project has chosen a SALTO access control system to provide advanced accommodation managementThe award winning Arc Light Project, a "state of the art" direct access shelter aiming to address the issue of homelessness in York, has chosen a SALTO access control system to provide advanced accommodation management.First set up in 1999 Arc Light has recently moved, with the help of £1.65 million in funding from Central Government (the Housing Corporation and the Department o...

Nedap and Assa Abloy's first "wireless online" solution implemented at MürdterNedap N.V. Security Management has realised a seamless integration of Offline cylinders in its access control system, in corporation with Assa Abloy. The first "wireless online" solution has been implemented at Mürdter Metall- und Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH."Mürdter Metall- und Kunststoffverarbeitung" is active in the automotive industry as a manufacturer of plastic and met...

 Temple Security's system division has achieved national recognition for its capabilities within the retail sectorThe systems division of Temple Security has achieved national recognition for its capabilities within the retail sector. Temple has attained Assured Vendor status under the Altius assessment scheme, meeting stringent criteria for excellence in risk management.The Altius vendor assessment service was established to meet the needs of businesses in the retail and hospitality s...

Alex Graham is the the Chubb Security Apprentice of the YearChubb Security has recognised the skills and commitment of two of its apprentices at its annual awards with Alex Graham and Carl Greenacre earning the Chubb Security and Chubb Integrated Technologies Apprentice of the Year titles respectively. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Alex joined Chubb's apprentice scheme from school in September 2005, working in the company's Coventry branch...