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Chubb’s integrated retail security system installed at Kendal K-Village

The requirements included installation of a fire and security system at the shopping centre in CumbriaShoppers and workers at the new K-Village in Kendal are being protected from the threats of fire and vandalism thanks to a fire and security system from Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The M&E consultants selected Chubb based on its competitive tender. The requirements included installation of a fully networked fire alarm, Pu...

Grandstream’s new IP surveillance solutions support broadened ONVIF interoperability

Grandstream's GXV video surveillance product line supports VoIP/SIP standardsGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, announced new firmware supporting broadened ONVIF interoperability with various third party surveillance products and new feature enhancements such as support for WiFi (802.11n) adapter and remote door opener to strengthen its award-winning GXV series of IP video surveillance cameras. A supporter of global networ...

infinias’ Intelli-M access control product achieves Intransa SELECT Partner Certification

Intelli-M delivers robust access control over a corporate network using a PoE single door controllerIntransa, the VideoAppliance company, and infinias, a leader in the development and delivery of simple, scalable and secure IP access control systems for the commercial security market, announced that infinias' flagship product, Intelli-M, has achieved Intransa VideoAppliance SELECT Partner certification and is available preloaded on Intransa VideoAppliance platforms. "infinias is pleased to...

IDL installs access control barrier at Macedonian manufacturing plant

Fastlane® Glassgate 400 uses glass barriers of up to 1.8 metre in height to provide a high throughput security gateFastlane® Glassgate 400 from Integrated Design Ltd (IDL) has been installed in Macedonia to secure the new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of a large Global Corporation.The British-owned company saw the full range of Fastlane® entrance control products being showcased by IDL at the IFSEC security exhibition in Birmingham, UK. The eye-catching product designs and...

Catch demonstrations of surveillance systems from Johnson Controls at ASIS 2010

Johnson Control's P2000 Security Management SystemJohnson Controls is exhibiting at the ASIS 2010 show which is taking place from 12 - 15 October in Dallas. Here's what to watch out for at the Johnson Control's booth at ASIS:P2000 Security Management System upgraded (on-site demonstrations)Integrates with IP reader/controllers by ISONAS and HID®Connects to more DVR systems - Milestone, Genetec™, Verint's Nextiva™, and Panasonic®Interfaces with Otis ElevatorTracks and reports...

British Security Industry Association members to showcase a range of products at Security Essen 2010

BSIA members will showcase a range of products including access control systems at Security Essen 2010Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Security Essen exhibition, which takes place from 5 - 8 October. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its dedicated Export Council play a vital role in forg...

Security Industry still needs licensing, states International Professional Security Association

IPSA states that SIA needs to continue with its task of ensuring that the public is not placed unnecessarily at riskThe International Professional Security Association believes that the intention in the leaked government memo, which the BBC has obtained, paints an inaccurate picture of the security industry and that the abolition of the Security Industry Authority would be a severe step backwards.The security industry and the employees within the industry may welcome the financial relief of...

RISCO Group's upcoming exhibitions around the world

RISCO will be exhibiting a range of products at a number of tradeshows around the worldRISCO Group, a leading provider of Integrated Security Solutions, will be exhibiting its Integration, Video, Access Control, Intrusion and Wireless Solutions at several professional exhibitons around the world:ASIS 2010, 12-15 October, Dallas, TX - Booth 4117- The ONE Destination for Your Security Solutions, the meeting point for decision-makers represent the entire security spectrum, from corporate, ente...

Entrepreneur Maurice Kanbar backs Octavian Security USA

The deal makes Sam, Maurice and Sukhi equal shareholders in Octavian Security's businessMaurice Kanbar, the famous US entrepreneur, is the latest business visionary to put his weight behind Octavian USA, the US arm of the already well-established UK-based Octavian Security, just two months after Octavian USA received its first stateside contract. The move will see Octavian USA add to its first Tulsa office, with new premises in San Francisco and California.Maurice, the serial entrepreneur,...

Upcoming BSIA event focuses on enhancing public security in the face of police budget cuts

Effective working partnerships between police and private security companies result in budgetary savingsWith budget cuts across the public sector recently announced by the Coalition government, police forces across the country will be faced with increased pressure to cut costs while maintaining an excellent level of service to local communities. The private security industry can do much to help police forces overcome this challenge, especially when it comes to protecting national and regional in...

Chubb’s integrated security system installed at Welsh Assembly enhances building security

The CCTV system is integrated with intruder alarm, fire alarm, door entry and baggage checking systemsMembers of the Welsh Assembly can meet safe in the knowledge that their building is fully protected thanks to a complete fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. The £27 million state-of-the-art building at Llandudno Junction in North Wales is among the greenest public buildings in...

RISCO Group's access control solution improves university security for EPFL

 SynopSYS enables control and management of the entire campus from one intuitive user interfaceEPFL, Switzerland's renowned university spanning three million square metres, is comprised of 60 diverse buildings where 13,000 students and faculty members spend time every day. EPFL wanted a solution that would help them monitor and control the access of such a large number of people to the different areas across its vast campus.The challengeEPFL's campus contains many types of buildings and roo...

CEM Systems’ video and access control solution takes care of Midlothian Community Hospital security

The CEM AC2000 Lite security management system is chosen to secure access to the HospitalCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that the CEM AC2000 Lite security management system has been chosen to secure access to the new £18 million Midlothian Community Hospital. The tender to install the system was won by Tough Security Systems Ltd. The AC2000 Lite system was specified by Mark Doherty, Security Consultant with DSSR, in order to meet the client's requirements. The AC2000...

HID Global access solutions utilised to secure law personnel and properties of Jinwan Procuratorate

Zhuhai City Jinwan District People’s Procuratorate is located in Sihucheng District, Zhuhai city. Built in 2009, it houses of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Code of Conduct Bureau, Policy Department, General Office, Inspection and Supervision Department, Public Complaints Department, Commercial Crime Prevention Department, Civil Administrative Procurator Department, and Prosecution, Claims and Procurator Department. As an important judiciary and law enforcement authority in China, Jinwan Dist...

Octavian rolls out aviation security division with Checkport as franchise partner

Octavian will now provide security and concierge services to aviation terminals in UKUK security company, Octavian Security, has announced its entry into the world aviation security market, as the company has become the official UK security arm of Swissport International - by taking ownership of the Checkport UK franchise.Checkport is a security subsidiary of Swissport International, the world's leading supplier of ground handling services to the aviation sector, and the exclusive franchise...

Physical access control solutions from HID Global to be showcased at IFSEC South Africa 2010

HID's Sales Manager will present "The benefits of multi-application smart card technology" at IFSECHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase the latest advances and offerings in physical access, logical access and secure issuance solutions at IFSEC South Africa SECUREX. In addition to demonstrating its broad portfolio of products and previewing new solutions, John Lakin, HID Global's Regional Sales Manager, Sub-Saharan Afric...

Biometric authentication capabilities of Suprema solutions help secure Thailand Telco giant

Benchachinda registered its employees with fingerprints first and later issued RFID cards Customer backgroundBenchachinda Holding Company Ltd. is one of the leading Telco giant in Thailand. With over 50 years in the business, the company today provides vast areas of ICT services including broadband Internet, mobile communication, retail, e-learning and system integration.The company has several brands throughout the industry and over 1,400 direct employees and nationwide branc...

Samsung Techwin appoints Rene Reinhardt to bolster sales for its surveillance equipment range

Rene will identify sales opportunities for Samsung's CCTV, Access Control, Door Entry and Intruder Alarm productsSamsung Techwin Europe Ltd. has recruited Rene Reinhardt as Business Development Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.Rene has worked within the electronic security industry for eight years and was until recently CCTV Product Manager for VTQ Videotronik GmbH where he was also a member of the sales and marketing division for professional wireless systems.Rene will be responsibl...

Honeywell and SecureWais provide Aldermary House with remotely monitored access control, video and ‘Meet & Greet’ solution

The client Aldermary House is a modern multi-tenanted, multi-story office building located in the City of London's "Square Mile" financial district. Aldermary is part of the office portfolio of the Australian diversified property group - Stockland Ventures. The situation Aldermary House is home to eight different businesses, each operating on separate floors within the building. Visitors would buzz the intercom, be granted entry by a security guard at the main reception desk where they would...

RISCO Group’s integrated security system nullifies security risks at the Lincolnshire County Council’s office complex

ProSYS Integrated Security System together with iWISE detectors are installed in each officeLincolnshire County Council in the UK acquired a new office complex in which they sublease offices to different companies. A leading system integrator in the UK contacted RISCO Group to provide a high-end integrated system solution for the project.The challengeThe new office complex consists of 48 offices located on 3 floors; each floor has 2 areas with 8 offices in each area. Lincolnshire County Council...

Integrated security system from Siemens proves to be all-in-one solution for Malaysian real estate property

Siveillance Fusion - Sophisticated technology for comprehensive security Siemens has recently won a contract to provide Siveillance™ Fusion security at a prestigious development on one of the most prized pieces of real estate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Siveillance™ Fusion is the integrated security management solution from Siemens that uses open architecture and protocols to bring together every aspect of security into a single homogeneous system. The system enabl...

G4S is the new distributor for ECKey's access control products range in Israel

ECKey is an established leader in Bluetooth solutions for the Access Control IndustryECKey Corporation has announced a partnership with G4S Israel (Hashmira Security Technologies Ltd.) to exclusively distribute the award winning ECKey product range into Israel. As part of the agreement, Israel-based G4S (Hashmira Security Technologies Ltd.) will support the growing number of inquiries and existing customers of ECKey in the region. This partnership will position G4S and ECKey as the leading playe...

Access control cards from LEGIC deployed in bike sharing system in Switzerland

velopass enjoys great flexibility offered by the LEGIC advant contactless smart card technologyIf you want to get around quickly and efficiently in Swiss cities like Lausanne, Vevey, Yverdon or Fribourg, then the hassle of looking for somewhere to park or wearing out the soles of your shoes could soon be a thing of the past. An innovative LEGIC based bike sharing system is taking over Switzerland.It's no secret that if you are taking short trips in the inner city, the fastest, cheapest and most...

LEGIC appoints Chinese IC card and RFID tag manufacturer as licence partner

Shenzhen Card Intelligent Science & Technology concentrates on IC card and RFID tag productionShenzhen Card Intelligent Science & Technology, Chinese manufacturer of IC cards and electronic tags, is a new licence partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd., a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. The Chinese card manufacturer will be able to offer to its customers contactless IC cards based on the innovative LEGIC advant technology. The cards will...

Cambridge Innovation Centre upgrades to XS4 wireless security system from SALTO

CIC had been exhaustively reviewing its door access control optionsWhen you are located just steps away from the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the most prestigious technical schools in the world, building security and access control is a subject that has to be taken seriously.Cambridge Innovation Centre (CIC) is a full-fledged managed office services facility at One Broadway providing space for growing technology and life sciences companies, professional servi...

Secutech Thailand 2011 gathers government and industry support

Secutech Thailand will feature the Fire & Safety SeminarSecutech Thailand, a dynamic trading platform for security, fire and safety will take place from 30 June - 2 July 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This annual 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 a leading integrated media service provider dedicated to the security industry...

RISCO improves school surveillance in Hong Kong

 ProSYS integrated security system is reliable, user-friendly and allows easy expansionRecent increased funding in the Hong Kong Education Department to enhance IT education in the school system resulted in the introduction of PCs, laptops and LCD projectors in over 90% of classrooms. Predictably, these contributed to an increase in break-ins and robberies throughout the school system.The challengeAdvanced security systems, providing a solution to all of the following challenges, were requi...

SIA opposed to bill restricting use of biometrics security solutions in Alaska

Biometric data is defined to include fingerprints, handprints, voices, facial images, iris images and retinal imagesLegislation that would sharply restrict the use of biometric technology in Alaska would have unintended negative consequences and "ultimately result in the use of less secure identity solutions," the Security Industry Association (SIA) warned in a letter to the bill sponsor.The bill (SB 190) from Alaska State Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D-District J) mandates that "A per...

Honeywell Security's integrated system solution provides protection for Gas Extremadura Transportista

The clientGas Extremadura Transportista SL is dedicated to transporting piped gas to the autonomous community of Extremadura. It is a subsidiary of the Gas Extremadura Group with its share capital held mainly by local businesses and shareholders. Gas Extremadura Group is responsible for distributing natural gas to 15 cities in the Extremadura region and has 680,000 metres of distribution network supplying 60,000 service points. Gas Extremadura Transportista currently has a network of 92,120 metr...

Synectics' integrated surveillance solution secures Islamic Art Museum’s artefacts

The Museum has deployed a Synectics CCTV command, control and digital recording systemDesigned by one of the 20th century's most successful architects, the new Islamic Art Museum of Doha represents the first of its kind in the Gulf and will become the centre of excellence for the Islamic culture genre. As part of the multi-million pound construction, the 45,000 square metre museum features the latest in high-end security and surveillance, the keystone of which is a comprehensive Synect...

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