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Fires in tunnels present particular dangers  than many open air environments Major tunnel fires can be catastrophic with the scale of lives and property lost. The particular nature of fires in such confined spaces ensures special challenges to fire safety professionals and fire fighters. Ali Aleali is business development manager for FireVu, which has designed and installed fire detection solutions for Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and Sydney Harbour tunnels. With 30 years...

The MST system will enable the Finnish Armed Forces to coordinate all sensors and command & control systems The Multi-Sensor Tracking System (MST) for the Finnish Armed Forces has successfully passed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) on schedule and thus reached an important milestone. This data fusion system is creating a nationwide comprehensive security situation picture in real time: It will enable the Finnish Armed Forces to coordinate all sensors and command and con...

At the event, Matrix will showcase ETERNITY LE police communication solution designed for large HQs Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of telecom and security solutions, is participating in the International Police Expo, New Delhi. During this event, Matrix will showcase solutions specific to the needs of Police communication and security, which includes Radio Gateway and range of IP-PBXs for Police HQs/Zonal and District offices, Converged Voice & Data Solutions, Andro...

Karl will be responsible for working with partners and customers to specify and deliver projects based on March Networks’ solution March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, has announced the appointment of Karl Pardoe, as Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Pardoe comes to the company with over twenty years’ experience in the electronic security and CCTV industry and has built his expertise in March Networks’ core f...

Also on show at the event is the NICE Situator, NiceVision Net, Situator Express, and NICE Inform NICE Systems announced recently that it is leading several educational sessions on the topics of safe cities, social media, and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) at IFSEC International 2014, taking place June 17-19 at ExCel in London. It is also showcasing its industry-leading solutions for situation, incident and video surveillance management at stand F950. The IFS...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, introduces new additions to its successful AXIS Q16 Series. The latest cameras offer a number of new capabilities including wide dynamic range (WDR-dynamic capture), Lightfinder, HDTV 1080p resolution, electronic image stabilisation and shock detection. “Airport, train station, government and perimeter protection are some examples of situations where image quality is critical to minimise investigation times and to protect assets &nd...

Sony will demonstrate how the latest 4K technologies could be used in the security industry to drive new levels of image clarity At IFSEC 2014, Sony showcases how current and future technologies can be integrated into a security environment with live technology demonstrations of Sony and partner solutions. It will also be introducing 4K technology and its content collaboration solution, Vision Presenter. The company will also demonstrate its continuing innovation in the video...

Dean Brazenall will take a closer look into the risks faced by stadiums, airports and large urban areas Avigilon Corporation Senior Sales Director – Northern Europe, Dean Brazenall will be delivering a keynote address at Russia's No. 1 enterprise and channel partner IP event – 7th Annual International All-over-IP Expo 2014, to be held November 19–20 in Moscow. Stadiums, airports and urban environments pose unique challenges when it comes to security. Stakes...

Jaroslav Barton will speak on the "Breakthrough Trends for Secure ID Management 2014–2015" at All-over-IP HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, will for the first time exhibit and speak at Russia's No. 1 enterprise and channel partner IP show – 7th Annual International All-over-IP Expo 2014. HID Global Innovations HID Global will showcase its vast array of trusted secure identity solutions – physical and logical access control; card p...

Matrix will showcase its new COSEC DOOR PVR and COSEC PATH DOOR Controllers at the event Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in IFSEC South Africa. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution and Video Surveillance Solution. Here, at this event the main focus will be to highlight the new COSEC DOOR PVR and COSEC PATH DOOR Cont...

All-over-IP Expo are looking for exciting, interactive, educational and business presentations The 7th International All-over-IP Expo 2014, to be held November 19–20 in Moscow, announces that its Call for Papers is now open. A networking space for over 170 cutting-edge technology vendors and over 5000 pre-qualified IT and security professionals, All-over-IP Expo 2014 provides global vendors with unique keynote speaking opportunities. All-over-IP Expo are looking for...

Hikvision is proud to introduce its DS-96256NI-E24/H Embedded NVR - a product engineered to provide super-high throughput to accommodate over 120-ch 5mbps video inputs, provides massive storage with up-to 24 built-in HDD interfaces and external storage devices, as well as excellent system stability with redundancy design.  “We see an ever-increasing demand for High Definition surveillance in large-scale projects. This has had a profound effect upon the NVR market as well. Features su...

LAAD Security 2014 will gather national and international companies that supply technology for public and corporate security The 2nd edition of LAAD Security – Public and Corporate Security International Exhibition, the biggest security exhibition of Latin America, will be held on April 8-10 at pavilion 2 of Riocentro, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). “The exhibit aims to present technologies, services and products that contribute towards the efficiency of public and corpor...

Delegates were given the opportunity to attend a comprehensive seminar with a panel of expert speakers Police and security industry experts were on hand to provide valuable security advice to North-West based businesses last week, as the annual Manchester Security conference and exhibition returned to the city for the twentieth consecutive year. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Greater Manchester Police and the Manchester City...

The government project will initially be rolled out in capital city Abuja, followed by Lagos and Minna Wavestore has played a key role in a project intended to secure a network of Data Centres in Nigeria. In support of systems integrator Active Intelligence and our technology partners, AMG Systems and ISM, Wavestore has provided best practice advice as well as guidance on determining video storage requirements for the project. The government project will initially be rolled o...

Cross Match Technologies was honoured by the British Consul General and the UK Trade & Investment Office Cross Match Technologies, a leading global provider of biometric identity management solutions, was honoured by the British Consul General and the UK Trade & Investment Office at the GREAT Business Innovation Awards 2014 gala held during BritWeek last week in Miami, Florida. Cross Match was recognised in the innovation category of Service Provision for previous succ...

Total Recall has brought 9 security vendors to enhance security at the Statue of Liberty National Monument Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider specialising in surveillance solutions, has brought together nine state-of-the-art technology vendors to deliver an award-winning IP-based, digital video surveillance solution used by the U.S. Park Police, National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of Interior (DOI) to enhance public safety and imp...

The CTS350-X is smaller, significantly lighter than previous models and easier to install and commission into service Navtech Radar, the world’s leading manufacturer of Radar based Automatic Incident Detection (AID) solutions for traffic management applications, will launch their new CTS350-X radar at the Intertraffic Show in Amsterdam 25th to 28th March 2014. Specifically designed for volume manufacturing, the CTS350-X is smaller, significantly lighter than previous...

The Board includes a diverse & distinguished group of leading experts The lineup of confirmed Keynote Speakers and panelists continues to grow for the upcoming 8th Annual Border Security Expo, scheduled for March 18-19, 2014 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.  Confirmed keynote speakers include Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, who was sworn in December 23, 2013; Thomas S. Winkowski, Acting Commission...

Smiths Detection will maintain X-ray cargo scanners deployed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Smiths Detection recently announced a $14.1 million order from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for supplies, parts and services to maintain X-ray cargo scanners deployed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The maintenance will be performed on HCVM and HCVG scanners, high energy systems that screen vehicles and freight for explosives and contraband at ports and...

VIVOTEK will exchanges business ideas with professionals from aviation, maritime and public transport fields Transport Security Expo, an international exhibition showcasing the latest in transport security technology and products, is set to convene on 13-14 November at the London Olympia this year. VIVOTEK, as one of the leading brands in the global IP surveillance market, is pleased to announce its participation in this annual gathering, not only to demonstrate VIVOTEK’...

The new code of practice compliance is only voluntary and no enforcement will be imposed While the British government last week launched a new video surveillance code of practice, the event will have limited impact on growth of the UK market for video surveillance equipment, according to a new report from IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight. The United Kingdom is an important outlet for the vendors of video surveillance equipment, being t...

In 2013, 9254 people attended Counter Terror Expo, a 9% increase on the previous year Clarion Events, the largest independent event organiser in the UK, has appointed Singleton PR to handle the PR for Counter Terror Expo 2014 which is being held on 29th and 30th April next year at Olympia, London. Counter Terror Expo was established to deliver a unique and secure environment in which professionals within the critically important counter terrorism and security arena could...

G4S officers were recognised for their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset Recently, G4S security officers were presented with the prestigious BSIA Award for Best Regional Team (South West) in recognition of their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset. At the on-site presentation Trevor Elliott, the BSIA’s Director of Manpower and Membership Services, handed the award to Luke Pearce, popular G4S senior team leader at H...

The briefing will feature presentations and discussions hosted by key industry experts With changes to industry regulation and licensing set to impact the UK’s private industry later this year, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has organised an exclusive breakfast briefing to explore the impact of a changing regulatory regime. Free to attend and open to both members and non-members of the Association, the breakfast briefing will feature presentations and...

The new CCTV network will eventually connect over 200 cameras located in the street City of York Council (CYC) is expanding its existing pure fibre network footprint in York to consolidate its CCTV networks and greatly increase its efficiency, whilst maintaining quality and reliability. Working with partners CityFibre and managed service provider, Pinacl Solutions, CYC is continuing to extend the reach and use of the UK’s largest metro-fibre network. Merging its CCTV n...

iOmniscient releases new book called  iQ-Smart City, Security-Safety-Service Having won some very large Smart City projects around the world (the largest of which involves over 20,000 cameras) iOmniscient has put together the knowledge it has gained into a new book called iQ-Smart City, Security-Safety-Service. This is the first publication focused on how to implement successful technologies for a Smart City. There is a particular focus on maximising the return on investm...

VidSys has signed new customers from various industries across the EMEA region during the past year VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, continues to grow and expand its presence throughout Europe and the Middle East as demand for its PSIM software increases worldwide. During the past year, VidSys has signed new customers across the EMEA region from a variety of industries including corporate enterprise, education, critical n...

immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the Government Accellion Inc., the award winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile file sharing solutions, announced recently that it has been added to immixGroup’s GSA Schedule. immixGroup helps technology companies do business with the government. Since 1997, the company has helped hundreds of corporations grow and manage their public sector business while providing the government with reliable a...

BAE Systems, QinetiQ, TPS and various other companies alongwith University of Nottingham have formed LiMBS BAE Systems, QinetiQ, AIGIS Blast Protection, TPS, Permali Gloucester Ltd, MIRA, Sigmatex and the University of Nottingham have formed LiMBS (Lightweight Material & Structures for Blast and Ballistic Survivability). Co-funded by the government-backed Technology Strategy Board, LiMBS aims to develop enhanced lightweight cost effective multi-layer/ multi-material struc...