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Serge comes to Access Control Technology with experience in sales and business developmentIn their effort to establish Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. as a leading manufacturer on access control products internationally, ACT is delighted to announce the appointment of Serge Tureau to the position of Export Sales Manager. Serge comes to ACT with a wealth of experience in international sales and business development. A French national, Serge holds a degree in International Business and is flu...

CommPact is a uniquely small, innovative, all-in-one-box wireless residential security solutionElectronics Line 3000 Ltd., a leading global provider of residential security with remote management, launches CommPact, a uniquely small, innovative, all-in-one-box wireless residential security solution, available with GPRS and/or PSTN communication modules. CommPact will be launched at IFSEC 2010, May 10-13, at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.CommPact has been uniquely designed to include all essential re...

Best Innovation Product demonstrates the newest achievements in the safety and security industryNedap Security Management has received the Innovative Product award for its security management platform AEOS. The award ceremony took place during the gala reception of the MIPS, the Moscow International Exhibition "Protection, Security and Fire Safety".The purpose of the "Best Innovation Product" contest is to demonstrate and promote the newest achievements in the safety and secu...

 Bosch has made environmental protection part of its corporate policy for over 25 yearsThursday, 22 April is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day - a day designated to inspire awareness and appreciation for our environment. As a global company, Bosch works diligently to remain environmentally friendly. For more than 25 years, the Bosch Board of Management has made environmental protection part of our corporate policy. We are also an active member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, an o...

APT Security Systems is a specialist in high-security installations for high-risk sitesAPT Security Systems - part of the APT Controls Group - is this year returning to IFSEC to showcase a wide range of security solutions, central to which will be a new range of modular street furniture that has been designed and engineered with inherent security properties. The crash-rated cycle stand, for example, can withstand the impact of a 7.5 tonne vehicle striking it (at different angles) at 40mph making...

Unisto will be supplying a total of around 250 million seals enabling G4S to enhance security proceduresG4S, the UK's leading provider of cash management solutions has agreed a Preferred Supplier Contract for Unisto security seals for its cash processing, ATM and valuables in transit services. Under this agreement, valued at more than £4million over the full contract term, Unisto will be supplying a total of around 250 million seals enabling G4S to enhance security procedures, unify logist...

smarti is a complete biometric access control, time & attendance and building automation solutionWith smarti Electra winning the IFSEC 2009 award in the access control category it was a pleasant surprise to find that smarti Guardeon is one of the six finalists at the IFSEC Security Industry Awards 2010. This makes the fifth year in a row that the smarti family of products has been short listed as one of the best new access control products.TAB Systems Inc. is planning the official worldwide...

SALTO Systems were awarded the contract to supply their fully integrated XS4 access control solution A brand new £6.3m retirement complex in Congleton, Cheshire, has created a totally ‘keyless' environment for residents and staff. SALTO Systems were awarded the contract to supply their fully integrated XS4 access control solution which includes perimeter online door controllers, and over 90 stand-alone proximity apartment doors all using a mix of RFID fobs and cards.Owned by the Plus...

The College has installed SALTO Systems' XS4 solution as part of a major security access control packageWestminster Kingsway College has selected and installed a SALTO Systems XS4 solution as part of a major security access control package at its five centres across the city. One of the largest colleges in London with centres in Kings Cross, Regent's Park, Soho and Victoria, with a separate administration centre in St James' Park, Westminster Kingsway College, who awarded the contract to local a...

The summit will host a Chief Information Security Officers' RoundtableMIS Training Institute's ICT Security Africa Summit 2010 is now less than four weeks away. The summit will take place in Mombasa, Kenya on 11th- 14th May 2010. There is still time left to register and join the likes of Kenya ICT Board, Ecobank, Toyota, MTN Uganda, Nestle and Kenya National Audit Office who will be in attendance.Ensure your company is not left behind and join Africa's ICT and cyber security fight. Registrations...

Pirean holds 13 of IBM's A, AA and AAA Tivoli accreditations spanning security and IT service deliveryPirean, a leading delivery partner for IT security and service management, has become the world's most certified IBM Tivoli Partner after an aggressive 18 month period of investment in training and certification across their Consulting and Managed Services business.According to Marti Lombardi, IBM Tivoli Technical Business Partner Enablement Manager: "As of the end of March 2010, Pirean is...

The ASSA Flexcore access control range features patent protection to prevent the duplication of keysASSA - a leading manufacturer of ironmongery and door hardware within the education sector - was the primary choice to secure the recently-opened £5.9 million St Luke's CE School. With over 400 students, St Luke's, in Wolverhampton, is the first of its kind in the UK to be awarded a BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) rating of ‘Excellent' for the sustainable design and e...

The DSC1100 is a security barricade that uses its mass and structure to stop and destroy the attacking truckDelta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that Delta barricades at the United States Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, helped retain the attackers. The Delta DSC1100 prevented the bomber's vehicle from crashing past the pedestrian gates and forced the attacker to detonate the truck bo...

Napolitano travelled to Mexico to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standardsU.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Janet Napolitano, joined with Mexican Interior Secretary, Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to sign two arrangements to bolster aviation and border security between the United States and Mexico at the Mérida U.S.-Mexico High Level Consultative Group meeting - further expanding ongoing cooperative efforts to crack down on violent...

Glassgate 250 comes with even more entrance control features than the previous Fastlane systemThe new Fastlane Glassgate 250, manufactured by Integrated Design is on display on their stand B127 in Hall 4 at IFSEC. The Fastlane Glassgate 250 is a state-of-the-art speed gate that combines infrared detection sensors with glass barriers. The Glassgate's bi-directional swinging glass barriers intelligently control traffic flow whilst maximising throughput and the infrared tailgate detection offers ex...

Q1 Labs is a rapidly growing security intelligence software companyEnterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced details of a new inward investment project on the second day of Invest Northern Ireland's strategic mission to the US.Q1 Labs Ltd., a global developer of security intelligence solutions headquartered in the US, is to establish its European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Belfast, creating 50 high quality jobs. Q1 Labs is a rapidly growing security intelligence softwar...

Smaller size of the security lockers delivers added flexibility in design configurationsDelivering new capabilities for securing, tracking and controlling valuable items, Morse Watchmans introduced the new SmartKey locker module, displayed at ISC West 2010, as an addition to its successful line of SmartKey locker solutions for storing valuable objects. The SmartKey locker module is designed with a smaller footprint - half the depth of the standard locker - and can be used in any of the modular K...

Paul joins Integrated Biometrics with over 10 years of biometric and identity management industry experienceIntegrated Biometrics is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Frasca, a veteran of the biometric industry, to its team as Senior Vice President of Global Sales.  Paul Frasca joins Integrated Biometrics with over 10 years of biometric and identity management industry experience. As Global SVP of Sales, he will operate from the company's Northern Virginia branch office and expa...

The offering allows customers to use their contact-less credentials for more than just access controlIngersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contact-less cards and readers, and Access Smart, LLC, a leading provider of secure password management solutions, are partnering to offer customers secure password management combined with access control. These solutions provide users with the convenience of never hav...

The KeyWatcher security solution's unique orientation lends flexibility to installation optionsThinking "inside" the box, Morse Watchmans unveiled a new six-module horizontal KeyWatcher system, also to be showcased at ISC West 2010. The unique orientation (horizontal vs. vertical) of the standard six module system allows users more flexibility in mounting options, such as under cabinets or on counter tops."Since its inception, the Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher systems have set the st...

This subsequent order from Singapore was won against fierce competition. The crucial points, besides the favourable total costs, were mainly the integration possibilities which CardLink offers and the short delivery times. Since the battery is integrated in the standalone cylinder and not in the LEGICbadge, flexibility and safety are ensured although room inhabitants are changing frequently. This year, Singapore will host the first Youth Olympic Games. NTU's 6000 student homes will then be acco...

Morse Watchmansn is the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control solutionsMorse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control solutions, announced new upgraded features to their industry-leading KeyWatcher line of key management solutions. The new features, ranging from re-organised menus to optimised database capabilities, are implemented in KeyWatcher cabinets on display at the Morse Watchmans' booth at ISC West."These new features, in combination w...

The 4700 series is an economical PLC door interlock controller available in 4 standard configurationsAt ISC West 2010, Dortronics Systems, Inc. is introducing their cost-effective new 4700 series mantraps. This flexible, versatile solution provides users with lower TCO (total cost of ownership) without sacrificing quality."At Dortronics we are committed to offering our clientele the most cost effective solutions," said Bryan Sanderford, National Sales Manager, Dortronics Systems, Inc....

Dortronics is showcasing its extensive line of door control solutions for the alarm and security marketplaceAt ISC West 2010, Dortronics Systems, Inc. is showcasing their extensive line of door control solutions for the alarm and security marketplace. Along with the introduction of their new 4700 series mantraps, Dortronics is highlighting specialty products that clearly demonstrate the company's reputation for engineering efficiency and quality into their product designs and manufacturing....

The University of Portsmouth is one of the UK's most respected modern universities.  Offering over 500 different courses, the University is home to around 3,000 staff and 19,000 students - drawn from over 100 countries.   Since 2001 a major investment programme has seen the University's estate transformed, with the construction of new buildings for both academic and support activities, and the refurbishment of many existing buildings to ensure a high-quality learning environment....

Bringing vision and mission together The college's mission of "Responding to Diversity; Raising the Standard; Taking Education Further," was something reflected in the development and choice of a suitable logical and physical access control solution. Satel Naik, Technical Services Manager, explained that the college had not previously used access control except for a few door code locks. He also identified that there was no information technology (IT) security solution in place. Satel's vision f...

The flexible XS4 solution can easily grow to meet any ongoing security requirements at The Cavell CentrePeterborough's new mental health unit, The Cavell Centre, has installed a SALTO XS4 access control system to provide advanced security management. The hospital awarded the contract to local approved SALTO business partner, Turentek Ltd. Located on the grounds of the Edith Cavell Hospital site, which will eventually be called the Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus, The Cavell Centre is part of the...

Visual Verification security service is actively protecting clients' premises in UK 24 hours a dayAfter an amazing period of monitoring, the Control Room has reported eleven arrests in only 72 hours. During late February, intruders were apprehended across four different premises; three intruders were arrested in the West Midlands attempting to steal brass fittings, one person was arrested at an Industrial Estate in Worcester, one person was arrested at a Railway Station in the North of...

Part of the supply is biometrics collection equipment, primarily the innovative model Speed Capture LightSpeed Identity AB has received an order from Gemalto AB for the supply of photo and signature capture machines of the type Speed Capture Light for delivery to the Swedish Tax authority. The equipment will be used for the production of secure ID cards for residents in Sweden, this on behalf of the government. The equipment will be placed at the tax service offices which will sum up to a hundre...

Responsible employers consider the health and security of their lone workers a top priorityThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to help employers understand their responsibilities towards lone workers. ‘Lone Workers - An Employers' Guide' provides employers with easy-to-follow advice about British Standard BS8484 - the Code of Practice for the provision of Lone Worker Services - and what they should look for when sourcing a supplier.Alex Carmichael, Techni...