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IFSEC Southeast Asia appreciates BSIA for continued and invaluable support over the last 5 years

IFSEC Southeast Asia provides vendors with the chance to meet with over 10,000 customers from over 51 countries IFSEC Southeast Asia thanks the BSIA team for their continued and invaluable support over the last 5 years. IFSEC South East Asia is a highly successful extension of the world leading IFSEC brand and provides UK security suppliers with a unique opportunity to meet with new and existing customers from the region. Appreciation of support Simon Mills (Group brand dire...

Intersec 2017 announces updates on UAE Fire Safety and Life Protection code

At Intersec 2017, the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) was publicly launched Updates on the UAE’s fire safety codes have been completed, with the proposed changes, developments, and new chapters to be announced at Intersec 2017, said an official from the Dubai Civil Defence. Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Mutawa, Assistant General Manager for Smart Services at Dubai Civil Defence, said the updated UAE guide for Fire Safety and Life Protection was completed in coope...

Surveon boosts surveillance performance with high throughput and long-term recording capability

NVR7800 and NVR7300 Series are designed as a recording server with an archiving function With the prevalence of surveillance cameras installed for security concern, it’s quite common to see the case with hundreds or thousands of cameras in one single project site. To ensure the surveillance work is carried out without trouble, a reliable recording system supporting multiple channels at once with long-term recording capability would be something to take into account when...

Critical Communications Europe 2017 to explore collaborations and interoperability within European market

The conference is engineered to help end users navigate future critical communications in the short term and long term Critical Communications Europe will bring together industry leaders, subject matter experts, decision makers and pioneering project leads for two days of high-level, exclusive discussions, debates, case studies, roundtables and panels. The conference has been engineered to help end users navigate future critical communications in the short term and long term....

Airport Solution Indonesia to be held alongside Cyber Security Indonesia

Airport Solution Indonesia will be held at the Jakarta Convention Centre from 6-7th December F&E Aerospace, the organiser of the Dubai Airshow, Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE), the MEBAA Show, Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Middle East (MRO ME), and the MEBAA Show Morocco, announces the dates, venue and co-location of 2017’s Airport Solutions Indonesia two-day exhibition and conference.  Airport Solution Indonesia 2...

Intellicheck Mobilisa to attend National Sheriff's Association 2017 Winter Legislation & Technology Conference

Age ID provides the most up-to-date solution to the problem of spotting fake and altered IDs Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of technology solutions that are the antivirus to the epidemic of counterfeit IDs delivering real-time threat identification and identification authentication, announced it will participate in the National Sheriff's Association Winter Legislation & Technology Conference. The conference will be held February 4 to February 7 at the J.W. Marriott in W...

ASTRID and Airbus to modernise its Tetra network in the next few years

The Belgian public network operator and Airbus customer has received government approval to invest in network infrastructure The Belgian public network operator ASTRID will modernise its secure radio communication networks, infrastructure and services in the next few years. The corresponding management and investment plan, in place until 2020, was approved by the Belgian government and ASTRID’s Administrative Council in December 2016. Accordingly, the Belgian government...

Jorge Domecq to talk on need to enhance the investment in Defence research at HOMSEC 2017

The European Commission will invest 90 million euros in Defence research between 2017 and 2019 This HOMSEC 2017, the Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency, Jorge Domecq, will give a Master Conference in which he will expose the need to enhance the investment in Defence research. Investigation of security challenges For the veteran Spanish diplomat, investigating security is essential in a time defined by the challenges the European Union currently faces; i.e. the in...

SEAsia - Israel Security Summit 2017 to premier as cyber and homeland security networking platform

The Summit to showcase the latest developments in tools & techniques for cyber & homeland security The realisation of ASEAN Economic Community has thrown open a significant opportunity for security systems integration business - be it Homeland or IT security. Systems integrators in the region are now looking to expand their business beyond their native markets to other countries within this region. Technologies and collaborations In order to bring all security stakeh...

Corvus Integration's Corvus Biometric Sleeve sensor package for tablet computers now available

The Corvus Biometric Sleeve is a biometric sensor package for tablet computers Corvus Integration, Inc. announces the availability of the Corvus Biometric Sleeve. The Corvus Biometric Sleeve is a biometric sensor package for tablet computers. The base Sleeve unit includes a dual boot 8” tablet (Windows and Android) and sensors for acquiring ISO compliant face, dual iris, and fingerprint images. The fingerprint sensor is certified to FBI Appendix F, FAP 45. The Sleeve com...

IDIS completed two decades of innovation and announces year-long programme of global recognition events

These 20th anniversary events will reflect on  the tremendous progress and evolution of the company In recognition of the company’s 20 years as a digital surveillance pioneer, IDIS has announced a year-long program of global commemoration and recognition events that celebrate the past, present, and future of the surveillance powerhouse. Reflecting IDIS evolution These 20th anniversary events will reflect on both the tremendous progress and evolution of the company...

Green Gate Access Systems celebrates success of SOSEC solar powered range and continues business expansion

The SOSEC range meets the challenges of combining security with mobility, solar power, durability, and flexibility The future looks bright for Maidstone-based Green Gate Access Systems as the company powers up to meet significant demand for its SOSEC solar powered range of products launched last autumn. This revolutionary new approach to securing worksites has proved a hit with new and existing clients, including Keir Living and Taylor Wimpey, who have rolled the system out t...

Securitas's Steven Thompson appointed to International Airport Review Advisory Board

Steven brings unparalleled expertise to the role, having held senior positions in both the UK and abroad International Airport Review Magazine introduces Steven Thompson to the Aviation Advisory Board. Steven, the Specialised Protective Services Development Manager, for Securitas UK, is responsible for development of the company’s offering within the aviation services sector.Unparalleled knowledgeSteven brings unparalleled expertise to the role, having held senior positi...

Feenics hires Paul Cohn as Western Regional Business Development Manager

Cohn’s experience will be critical in the growth of Feenics’ Keep Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) subscription model Feenics, a provider of cloud-hosted access control and security management solutions, appointed Paul Cohn as Western Regional Business Development Manager.  Cohn joins the rapidly expanding Feenics organisation to focus on channel partnerships and developing relationships with end-users, consultants, and other key stakeholders. He will cove...

Airbus to display resilient PMR communications infrastructures and solutions at ShieldAfrica 2017

Airbus equipps various governments with resilient PMR communications infrastructures and solutions To support the economic development of African societies and governments in a challenging security context, Airbus Defence and Space will show its latest radiocommunications technologies at the exhibition “ShieldAfrica” in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in late January 2017. Police, firefighters, and rescue services in Africa are increasingly in demand of more advanced and se...

SALTO Systems to showcase mobile access control Innovations at Intersec 2017

SALTO will present the new SALTO XS4 One - an evolution of the Original model with a built-in new reader SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest innovations for the access control and security systems industry — including new Bluetooth Low Energy integrations— at Intersec 2017 taking place from 22-24 January 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. In a world where everything is gettin...

CNL Software CEO, Keith Bloodworth shares PSIM review and forecast for 2017

CNL Software expects to see ongoing significant growth for Enterprise level PSIM vendors in 2017 As another year begins, Keith Bloodworth, CEO of CNL Software shares his PSIM highlights of 2016 plus predictions of what is waiting for the security integration market in the coming 12 months. For CNL Software, 2016 was another big expansion year, they beat market growth forecasts by a sizable margin for the second year in a row. With increased head count, globally, and escalated...

Agent Vi expands presence in Asia with new Singapore office

Agent Vi established its Singapore office following several years of success in the South-East Asia region Agent Video Intelligence, a provider of open architecture video analytics solutions, announced the inauguration of its Singapore subsidiary, Agent Video Intelligence Pte. Ltd. Agent Vi Singapore will be responsible for sales and marketing activities in the South-East Asia region, with a focus on Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Global expansion Agent Vi established i...

Airbus Defence and Space and TC Connect support modernisation of Norway’s national public warning service

Both companies will provide Tetra-based TMD880i modems to more than 1,200 siren sites all over Norway The Norwegian civil defence organisation “Sivilforsvaret” has started to modernise its nationwide public warning system with the help of Airbus Defence and Space and TC Connect AS. Both companies will provide Tetra-based TMD880i modems to more than 1,200 siren sites all over Norway, connecting the warning system to the national multi-agency public safety radiocommu...

Databuoy ShotPoint shooter localisation system receives Safety Act Designation Protections from US DHS

ShotPoint is a unique sensor system that provides reliable shooter detection and localisation coverage for both indoor and outdoor areas Databuoy Corporation announces that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted Safety Act Designation Protections for their ShotPoint shooter localisation system. The SAFETY (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) designation extends DHS liability protection for ShotPoint customers with regard to claims re...

April 2017 deadline to secure Reliance Protect lone worker safety service benefits via NHS Framework Agreement

Since 2013, more than 33,000 red alerts have been handled by Reliance Protect for NHS Framework customers With the new year in sight, Reliance High-Tech is reminding all UK public sector and not-for-profit organisations that they only have until 30 April, 2017, to sign up or renew a contract for its Reliance Protect lone worker safety service package via an exclusive NHS Framework Agreement. NHS Framework Agreement The NHS Framework Agreement was originally introduced in 200...

Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 focuses on emergency preparedness, threats, and need for security collaborations

Drones & Robotics and Private Security added to the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 Conference Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to all aspects of homeland security in the Asia-Pacific region will be held in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre from 4 - 6 April 2017. Regional homeland security Supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, and the Ministry of the Interior of France, the seventh edition of Asi...

Gemalto to acquire 3M’s Identity Management Business for US $850 million

The acquired business revenue is expected to grow at +10% CAGR with EBITDA margins above 20% by 2020 Gemalto, a provider of digital security, announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire 3M's Identity Management Business for US $850 million. 3M's Identity Management Business is comprised of 3M Cogent Inc., which provides a full spectrum of biometric solutions with a focus in civil identification, border control and law enforcement, and 3M's Document Reader and Secu...

British Standards Institution revises door security standard to meet new challenges and changes in law

BS 7960:2016 was revised to accommodate changes in the legal requirements for door security staff British Standards Institution, the business standards company, has revised BS 7960 Door Supervision – Code of Practice. The updated standard gives recommendations for the organisation and management of companies providing door supervision services, whether contracted or in-house, to licenses premises or events. Fulfilling legal requirements BS 7960:2016 was revised to acco...

ASSA ABLOY to feature latest wireless, IoT-powered access control systems for businesses and homes at Intersec 2017

ASSA ABLOY will be exhibiting at Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12 at Intersec 2017 As public and private sector organisations around the world seek cost-efficient access control solutions that do not compromise on security, the spotlight falls increasingly on wireless technologies — the heart of the ASSA ABLOY showcase at Intersec 2017, in Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12. Wireless access control Wireless technology is easy to install and maintain, and also makes it cost-e...

Security & Counter Terror Expo 2017 announces new military and homeland security workshop

New workshop expected to welcome hundreds of military and homeland security professionals The military and special ops play a vital role in the prevention of, and response to, mass emergency and large scale security incidents. Governments across Europe have been mobilising their armed forces to support homeland security services in the advent of the so-called Islamic State. Protecting key sites Following the launch of Operation Sentinelle after the massacre at Charlie Hebdo...

Dahua Technology launches efficient and reliable safe city solution

This advanced safe city solution deals with safety threats using less police force but delivering faster response Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, launched an efficient and reliable safe city solution. Recently, rapid economic and city development create big challenges to urban centers. The challenges range from crime, terrorist threats, traffic management to natural disasters. Insufficient manpower...

President of the European Association of Airport and Seaport Police to speak on illegal migration and terrorism at World Border Security Congress

Security organisations will gather in strategically important city of Casablanca, Morocco As political uncertainty and conflict around the world continues to fuel international terrorism and the global migration crisis, policy makers and practitioners from border management, immigration, customs, policing and security organisations will gather in strategically important city of Casablanca, Morocco, to discuss the issues, gain insight, collaborate and cooperate to make our bord...

Airbus Defence and Space launches its smartphone TETRA radio ‘Tactilon Dabat’ at PMRExpo 2016

Airbus Defence and Space to display Tactilon Dabat at PMR Expo 2016 Airbus Defence and Space will introduce the Tactilon Dabat in Germany, a full Tetra radio built into a smartphone offering all the functionalities of both a state-of-the-art Tetra radio and a smartphone. With its ruggedised design, Tactilon Dabat withstands the harshest conditions and allows instant communication with a team thanks to the push-to-talk and touch-to-message options. Android features and the larg...

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...

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