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Ogier’s radar-based threat detector has a coverage area up to 125,000 square metres Promoting their ethos of establishing close technical working partnerships with other leading companies in the security industry, leading UK CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology, has supported Ogier Electronics to develop simple integration of the 360 Vision analogue and HD/Hybrid camera range into the Ogier Scan-360. Providing detection of humans and vehicles, Og...

With a 24-inch (61 cm) shallow foundation and fully enclosed, flush mount design, the HD200 obviates concerns of interference with buried pipes, power lines and fibre optic communication lines in urban applications Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that the threat of vehicles used as weapons has created unprecedented interest in its newest vehicle access control barri...

The e-government and healthcare identification market is very much driven by individual projects Shipments of electronic government (e-government) credentials—including e-passports, e-identity cards, e-health cards and e-driving licenses, and others—are projected to reach 1 billion units in 2020, nearly doubling 2015 volume.Project-driven marketThe e-government and healthcare identification market is very much driven by individual projects. Whether these projects c...

With a 0.63 second EFO, Delta Scientific HD200 provides increased safety against terrorists using vehicles as weapons Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that its newest vehicle access control barrier, the breakthrough HD200, was built for high traffic locations requiring rapid emergency fast operation (EFO) rates and open/close cycles. With a 0.63 second EFO and a 2-5 secon...

ShotSpotter empowers law enforcement with critical live data on the beat SST, Inc., a provider acoustic gunfire detection services, announced a new mobile app designed to extend ShotSpotter Flex alerts to a new native browser user-interface and native mobile iOS and Android platforms. With the new mobile app, more law enforcement users will have access to the valuable ShotSpotter service beyond the dispatch office or squad car, with real-time gunfire alerts delivered anytime,...

The conference included keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops & IACSP Security Awards Industry professionals were set to participate at the IACSP ASEAN Security Symposium & Awards: Trends & Forecasts – Non-Traditional Security Threats Conference organised by IACSP and co-organised by Fleming at the InterContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. With more than 22 distinguished counter-terrorism experts from all over the globe, this two-day conference fea...

Everbridge shares are expected to begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol “EVBG” Everbridge, a global software company that provides critical communications and enterprise safety applications to help keep people safe and businesses running, has announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 7,500,000 shares of common stock, of which 6,250,000 shares are being offered by Everbridge and 1,250,000 shares are being offered by exi...

The unpredictable nature of global events today makes safety a top priority for employees on-the-go International SOS and Everbridge have announced additional details of their strategic partnership, as well as combined participation at ASIS International 62nd Annual Seminar (ASIS 2016), one of the leading industry events for security professionals taking place September 12th – 15th in Orlando, Florida. Enhanced notification capabilities As prev...

Throughout his career at Delta Scientific, Ricardo Mercado has held various responsibilities within the organisation Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that Ricardo Mercado, a 12-year employee of the company, has been named the company's Vice President of Operations. Mercado has extensive backgrounds in general construction, project management, and the vehicle barrier indus...

Vidsys, along with leading technology partners, will demonstrate Smart City use cases for organisational value at ASIS International 2016 Vidsys, the software technology manufacturer of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) and Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) software, announced the launch of the Safe City Technology Consortium, comprised of five industry-leading product companies with best-of-breed technologies. The Consortium will showcase an i...

Bobrosky has most recently been national sales manager and project expeditor at Delta Scientific Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that Keith Bobrosky, a nine-year employee of the company, has been named the company's vice president - sales. ExperienceBobrosky has most recently been national sales manager and project expeditor, supervising the sales team and following or...

Project Griffin was devised by the City of London Police to protect UK cities from the threat of terrorism Securitas UK has joined a select group of organisations to be accredited by NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office) to deliver its Project Griffin counter terrorism awareness initiative to their own staff. Protecting UK cities and communities Project Griffin was devised by the City of London Police in 2004 to protect UK cities and communities from the threat...

IFSEC 2016 attracted 27,052 attendees, in line with the 2015 attendance IFSEC International 2016, organised by UBM EMEA, has announced another hugely successful year for Europe’s largest security event, hosted from the 21st – 23rd June at ExCeL London.Volume of visitors IFSEC once again delivered an exceptional industry experience, attracting 27,052 attendees, in line with the 2015 attendance. The event saw a huge day one and two at IFSEC, with exhibitors overwhel...

Manufacturers and system suppliers will show innovations in the field of security technology From smart video surveillance via the safeguarding of properties and companies right up to protected data transport: As the global fair for civil security, Security Essen will give answers to current challenges facing the economy and society. From September 27th to 30th, 2016, more than 1,000 companies from around 40 nations will redefine the standard for civil security at Messe Essen....

In addition to the technology demo, Louroe’s presentation will highlight its Gunshot Detector’s ease-of-use Louroe Electronics, a provider of audio monitoring, announced that it will host a live demonstration of its gunshot detection technology for school district officials, law enforcement agencies and other top institutions at the Colonial Shooting Academy in Richmond, Virginia, on June 23rd, 2016. Public safety technologiesOver 100 end users and decision makers...

The Security Institute has issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK Andrew Nicholls, Deputy Chairman of The Security Institute, the UK's principal professional body for senior security personnel today extended the organisation's sympathies to all those suffering loss and injury as a result of the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida but also issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK. "This incident is an...

Baroness Ruth Henig has considerable experience of the regulatory regime within the UK Security Institute President Ruth Henig joins previously announced speakers Professor Martin Gill CSyP FSyI; Sir David Veness CBE QPM; Major General Chip Chapman CB who is a regular analyst/commentator on terrorism, radicalisation, government Counter-Terrorist policies and Middle East strategies; Brett Lovegrove MSyI the Chief Executive of CSARN - the City Security and Resilience Network - a...

The Tactilon Cell offers mobile broadband services for organisations that need a communication infrastructure at very short notice Airbus Defence and Space will unveil a prototype of the new Tactilon Cell at the Critical Communications World exhibition in Amsterdam. It is a small and transportable system for running small LTE-networks during, for instance, anti-terror campaigns, large events or rescue missions. Energy efficient broadband solution The compact and energy effic...

Forum will bring together experts, innovators & government professionals from throughout Australia, Indo-Asia-Pacific region & the world CIVSEC 2016 will be a major showcase of expertise, ideas and information in the fields of civil security and civil defence. It will be a congress of conferences, seminars and workshops that will address the complex and increasingly important challenges of civil security, border control, law and order, terrorism prevention and disaste...

Security professionals and integrators came to view anti-terrorism barriers and other equipment at Delta demonstrations Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced that, between its May 5th DC area (Fredericksburg, Virginia) and May 18th Forth Worth, Texas events, over 100 security professionals, integrators and contractors came together to view anti-terrorism barriers, b...

Dr Coyne’s presentation will highlight importance and scope of the private sector’s involvement in border security The head of the Border Security Programme for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Dr John Coyne, has joined the list of quality speakers taking part in CIVSEC 2016. Co-operating on border control Dr Coyne’s presentation will highlight importance and scope of the private sector’s involvement in border security and the growin...

The conference will be titled "The State of Security 2016" and will look at real world security issues in real time The Security Institute recently announced the launch of its 2016 Conference with a new format from its previous conferences. Introducing the changes, Andrew Nicholls, Deputy Chair of the Institute explains: "With past conferences we have always selected a theme and chosen speakers to deliver presentations that supported those themes. But the security situation is...

Summit experts to discuss identity management, the Internet of Things, transportation security trends and more The SIA Government Summit will host several critically important discussions on national security topics ranging from drones to transportation security to identity management. The conference is to be held June 15th-17th, 2016, at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Centre. Registration is open on the SIA website. Pressing security challenges The SIA Government Summit...

Her Excellency Menna Rawlings CMG, British High Commissioner to Australia opened the facility on the May 16th A brand new purpose built satellite ground station has been established in Adelaide, to land Airbus Defence and Space’s Skynet secure military satellite communications. Extending an existing teleport network The Australian facility extends an existing chain of teleports in France, Germany, Norway, the UK and the USA, providing global coverage in both fixed and...

Eight world-renowned speakers will make presentations at the world class CIVSEC Summit The critical civil security challenges facing Australia during the next three to five years will be put under the spotlight at the CIVSEC 2016 Summit. Setting the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress This high-level event will set the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress (conferences, seminars and workshop sessions that follow) and ignite the intellectual energy that will drive them. The summ...

Attendees will be introduced to ways of mitigating potential consequences of an attack through situational awareness Saudi’s leading security, fire and safety workshops and exhibition will be taking place 16-18 May 2016. This year’s event will follow a workshop led format which will consist of six workshops, held across two days. The 2016 programme will include a wide range of topics across the safety and security spectrum, topics include terrorism, cyber security,...

The educational programme covered security management topics such as the terrorism risk outlook & IoT Over 650 security professionals gathered for the ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition at the Business Design Centre in London from 6 to 8 April. Education program of over 50 sessions The educational programme provided more than 50 sessions across 5 tracks, covering the full spectrum of security management topics such as the terrorism risk outlook, intern...

Obexion security roller shuttersprovide the highest level of security available for high risk locations Charter Global will exhibit their Obexion range of security shutters for the first time at this year’s Security and Counter Terror Expo, Olympia, London. Obexion is designed for high risk locations The Obexion team will showcase their range of high security roller shutters. The 'Obexion MD SR5' shutter is certified to LPS 1175, Issue 7, SR5 and is designed to provide...

BAE Systems' presence will enable security professionals in the transport arena to source solutions to protect business BAE Systems has announced that it will be exhibiting at Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016 in London this April.  BAE's Maritime Services division will be showcasing its comprehensive range of design and manufacturing capabilities at the event for the first time on stand I41.  Modules for high integrity applications The company will focus on...

The solution specifically meets the needs of high-security perimeter protection scenarios Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, is demonstrating the newly launched AXIS Perimeter Defender, a solution for large-scale perimeter protection, at Security and Counter Terror Expo 2016 in Olympia, London. The new system, which recently won the Video Analytics award at ISC West in Las Vegas, is a high-end video analytics application for intrusion detection for the en...