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FIREX International moves forward in 2020, along with IFSEC International and Safety & Health Expo

FIREX International, alongside the co-located IFSEC International, Safety & Health Expo and Facilities Show, has announced that the Protection & Management series of events will be moving to a new dateline of 19-21 May for the 2020 edition at ExCeL, London. FIREX International 2019 dates unchanged  Gerry Dunphy, Exhibition Director, FIREX, explains: “Major business decisions are made at FIREX every year, and the event has been in huge growth in its home in London, as we anti...

First Fence shares security tips to minimise risk at events

Every year, over 7,000 major outdoor events are held in the UK, with over 85 million people attending festivals and events. However, with an increase in attacks over recent years, it’s crucial that there are security measures in place to keep all attendees, workers and acts safe. Here, First Fence, a supplier of security measures, discuss what security steps to take to minimise any risks. Metal detectors and bag searches Following last year’s devastating atrocities in Manchester a...

Trace Eye-D earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality security technology solutions

Trace Eye-D, a South Florida security technology company, has announced that they have received ISO Certification 9001:2015 from BQC Certifications. ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard for specifying requirements for a quality management system (QMS) used by organisations to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements, according to the American Society for Quality.  Trace Eye-D underwent a stringent evaluation...

TE Connectivity to participate in Morgan Stanley Technology's Media and Telecom Conference

TE Connectivity, a global connectivity and sensors company, announced that Chief Financial Officer Heath Mitts will be presenting at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Tuesday, February 27. The conference is scheduled to take place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. A live audio webcast of the conference will be available on TE Connectivity's investor relations website – www.investors.te.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following th...

ODSecurity demonstrates SOTER RS body scanner at Milipol Asia Pacific 2017

The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility ODSecurity will be demonstrating their SOTER RS Body Scanner at Booth Number 2526 at the International Exhibition of Homeland Security – Milipol Asia Pacific, which is being held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 4th to 6th April 2017. SOTER RS body scanner The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility,...

BFT Automation’s Marketing Manager Emily Thompson guides on mitigating terrorist threat

Although not a prevention tool, CCTV can be a deterrent and is important for post incident investigations too Emily Thompson, Marketing Manager of BFT Automation, shares her thoughts and looks at mitigating terrorism through the introduction of physical, technical, and procedural protective measures. General security, such as vehicular access, landscaping, fire evacuation procedure and adaptation of the original building design should be at the forefront of building protectio...

Palo Alto Networks launches PAN-OS 8.0 next-generation security platform

The launch includes more than 70 new security features that enhance all aspects of Palo Alto Network’s Next-Generation Security Platform It’s no secret that attackers and their methods have become more targeted, sophisticated, and automated. What followed is also an evolution in needs and demands of security teams to tackle new threats and risks. To address the ever-changing threat landscape and provide organisations with the best security capabilities possible, se...

Trace-in-Metal roof protection system granted Secured by Design accreditation

Thousands of microdots are infused into metal sheets marking them with a unique identifying code A North Yorkshire businesses’ revolutionary security system which protects lead roofs from metal thieves, has achieved the prized Police crime prevention accreditation Secured by Design. The process used by York-based Trace-in-Metal involves infusing thousands of microdots into metal sheets marking them with a unique identifying code. Such is the science behind Trace-in-Met...

ZKAccess enhances public safety with latest hand-held and walk-through metal detectors

The walk-through metal detector automatically counts people and alarms, allowing only authorised personnel to access the control panel for secure operation ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of three new metal detectors. Ideal for locations vulnerable to the risk of public shootings and stabbings, such as schools, concert halls, nightclubs, theatres, shopping malls, etc., these n...

Access solutions can impact sustainability performance across the full life-cycle of a building

Embedding sustainability within any organisation requires a broad, strategic perspective. Scrutiny should include the physical infrastructure itself: According to the IEA, buildings consume around 30% of global energy. These considerations are already part of many architecture and design workflows. The demand for green building certifications, for example, is growing among decision-makers in the built environment space, according to a recent survey of 4,000 professionals.  Building life-c...

Trace-in-Metal secures £120,000 government innovation grant to take its pioneering security system to the next level

The match-funded money awarded by Innovate UK, will enable Trace-in-Metal to further develop its metal marking system A North Yorkshire business that has developed a pioneering security system to ward off metal thieves has secured a £120,000 government innovation grant. Revolutionary metal marking system The match-funded money – awarded by Innovate UK – will enable Trace-in-Metal to further develop its revolutionary metal marking system and to help garner v...

OD Security to install 2 SOTER RS Through Body scanners in Kentucky County jails

Once operational these scanners will be able to check both clients, visitors and staff for contraband Netherlands based security manufacturer, OD Security announced that they have been awarded another contract to install 2 SOTER RS Through Body Scanners, this time in Kentucky County Jails. Measures to prevent contraband The contract is to supply 1 each SOTOR RS Through Body Scanners to Puleski County Detention Center and Boyle County Detention Center in Kentucky . Once opera...

GJD Manufacturing announces participation at ISC West 2015 in Las Vegas

GJD Manufacturing will also feature its new Clarius Plus LED illuminators and Pearl triple tech curtain detector GJD, the leading British manufacturer, designer and supplier of professional external detector equipment, has recently announced its attendance at this year’s ISC West, Las Vegas exhibition, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, (15 - 17 April), on booth 29009. ISC West is the largest physical security event in the Americas and is attended by over 28,000 in...

Counter Terror Expo 2014 to display security and emergency services to its premium exhibitors at Olympia

Counter Terror Expo 2014 will be offering the most comprehensive display of the very latest technology, equipment and services Now in its 6th edition, Counter Terror Expo is the premier international event for bringing manufacturers and service providers together with buyers and specifiers from across the spectrum of Government, Military, Law Enforcement, the Security Services, the Emergency Services, Critical National Infrastructure and the Private Sector. Once again, the e...

The British Security Industry Association provides a variety of security solutions to tackle Metal theft problem

The guide includes a wide range of case studies showing how these security solution have helped protect properties Metal theft is a continuous problem in the United Kingdom and comes at a significant cost, with the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) estimating it to cost the UK economy £770 million a year. In light of this growing crime, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released a metal theft guide to help property owners of varying types tac...

Linear announces Copper Cop, copper theft security solution for commercial HVAC units

Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces Copper Cop, a new copper theft security solution designed to protect commercial HVAC units, one of the most frequent targets of metal thieves, from being stripped of copper piping and hardware. Designed for easy installation to the exterior of a commercial HVAC unit, Linear's Copper Cop includes a unique wire harness and patent-pending spring-loaded clips enclosed in a durab...

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