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 OnSSI is creating a new era in video surveillance at ASIS 2011OnSSI, which is creating a new era in video surveillance with intuitive software that seamlessly improves and connects security processes and lowers operating costs, is showcasing its highly touted IP video and security management solutions at ASIS 2011(booth #1465) with a comprehensive display of leading edge video surveillance software solutions. Highlights of the exhibit include Ocularis v2.0, available in four different feat...

 OnSSI's Ocularis software platform controls large video surveillance and physical security systemsOrlando's Orange County Convention Centre, site of the 2011 ASIS International seminar and exhibits, is also the site of a state-of-the-art IP-based video surveillance system running Ocularis software by OnSSI. The system includes approximately 300 5 megapixel cameras to keep watch on the second largest convention facility in the United States. Orange County Convention Centre's IP-ba...

 Providing a seamless interface of manned security and technology, G4S leverages innovation to increase efficiency G4S, a global provider of comprehensive security solutions, is unveiling its newest proprietary technology, showcasing its comprehensive services and featuring its top-ranked officers and management at ASIS International (booth #3325). Visitors will experience the future of the security industry as G4S presents transformational and revolutionary security solutions combining man...

  EIM is a revolutionary and effective new approach to resolving risk challenges by analysing patterns and trendsG4S Compliance & Investigations, Inc. (G4S), a global leader in investigations, is showcasing its new Enterprise Investigation Management (EIM) solution at ASIS International in Orlando, Florida. EIM is a revolutionary and effective new approach to resolving risk challenges by analysing patterns and trends that impact claims across an entire organisation. EIM meets the u...

Cassidian's new contract is in line with the company's mission of defending world securityCassidian announces the contract win for an agreement with Emiraje Systems LLC for the provision of ECTOCRYP cryptography products for the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Command and Control System (ECCS).  Cassidian will provide ECCS with a version of the award-winning UK developed product ECTOCRYP. Under the agreement Cassidian will also work with the Emirates to support the integration of the equ...

 With over 1,300 exhibitors, DSEi is the world's largest integrated defence and security expoThe Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi 2011) is the world's largest fully integrated defence and security exhibition. DSEi provides a unique platform to present your latest equipment and systems to the world's defence and security industry. DSEi provides you with the opportunity to develop international relationships and generate new business opportunities with companies of all sizes...

  Cassidian's technology guaranteed the safety of the Pope and more than 1.5 million visitors• SIRDEE system ensured network availability in all sensitive locations despite demanding requirements. • Number of SIRDEE network users more than doubled during peak times. • Cassidian and Telefónica provided network maintenance services for the user organisations and 24/24 hour emergency support. During the World Youth Day (WYD) in Madrid, the Spanish Police forces relie...

 Sukhi was elected to the board after receiving a majority vote and following an extensive review process Security entrepreneur Sukhi Ghuman has been appointed to the board of directors of the Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA). Sukhi, the owner and founder of Octavian Security in the UK and Octavian Security USA, gained the position after being recommended to the board for his extensive industry experience, achievements and knowledge. The HSFA is a not-for-profit organisation t...

 A key element of the passport is the polycarbonate datapage with embedded chip supplied by Trub Since 2006, Trüb supplies the Czech Republic with highly secure polycarbonate datapages with embedded chip. In the beginning based on the BAC standard (basic access control), the second generation of biometric passports implementing the EAC standard (extended access control) was launched in April 2009. The quality of the polycarbonate datapages and the services provided from Trüb...

 Thales is merging the activities of Thales Communications and Thales Security Solutions & ServicesThales announces the creation of Thales Communications & Security, a company combining the joint skills of Thales Communications and Thales Security Solutions & Services in the fields of defence, security and ground transportation. This merger reflects the growing convergence of information management issues in these areas. By combining these globally recognised skills, this compan...

 Tranport Security Expo and Conference  focuses on public transportation security withstanding acts of terrorismThe security of airfreight, whether carried on passenger or cargo flights, has been brought into sharp focus with the discovery Friday of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in cargo destined for the United States of America. One of the devices was discovered in the cargo facility at East Midlands Airport and the other at Dubai International. Both of them w...

 Since the introduction of the first OSM-based Green Card, digital security has never been comprised HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the U.S. Permanent Resident ("Green") Card that is manufactured by HID Global under its LaserCard brand has won the ACT Canada "International Innovation Award" for Identity Management. The U.S. Green Card is issued to all legal foreign residents of the U.S. under the Unit...

British Security Industry Association appoints chairmen for membership sectionsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its sections of membership, following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Wednesday the 13th of July.BSIA Chief Executive, James Kelly, comments: "The success of the BSIA is not only achieved by the work of its staff but also the ongoing dedication from members who are willing to serve on the various committees. Eve...

Security Alliance sets up working groups in  accordance with future regulatory frameworkThe Security Alliance recently released details of the working groups that would be created to review the recommendations for a future regulatory framework shortly to be published by the Security Industry Authority. The working groups will have two key functions: A number of Process Groups established to look in detail at the proposed operating modelA number of Sector groups that will review th...

 The Public Safety & Security Summit takes place in Doha, Qatar on the 22nd -23rd of June The eagerly awaited Public Safety and Security Summit is hosting an array of leading international and regional security experts in Doha this week.Among the high-profile speakers at the initiative being held on June 22nd - 23rd are Chris Eaton, Head of Security for FIFA; Stephen Cooper OBE, Head of Security for the Olympic Delivery Authority and Wayne Harris, HSE and Security Director for Qata...

NICE Situator, industry-leading open situation management platform, can help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline incident response NICE Systems Ltd. today introduced NICE Situator for public safety. The solution builds on NICE's leading Situation Management capabilities in the security sector to help public safety operations enhance emergency preparedness, improve situational awareness and streamline incident response. NICE will d...

Bosch Security Systems has expanded its AutoDome Junior HD series with a new fixed camera model. The AutoDome Junior HD Fixed Camera provides the same 1080p or 720p resolutions, 10x optical zoom and compact design as the rest of the series, making it an ideal indoor fixed camera choice for applications where both highly-detailed imaging and aesthetics are important.Banking, retail, casino, and government or commercial building applications will benefit from the camera's crisp, clear images that...

  A number of educational sessions were held at ISC West to provide knowledge to the security industry about their field ISC West opened with the debut of the revamped ISC Premier Education SeriesSM featuring sessions on the IP Technology Advancement Center & Certificate (IP-TAC2), the Master Security program, Remote Video Surveillance, Dataveillance, Workplace Violence and the CSO Forum. The ISC Premier Education Series is a revamped curriculum developed by the ISC Ed...

 Fujinon's D60x16.7 telephoto zoom lens: from IFSEC 2011 to the London Olympic Games 2012 Fujinon introduces new 60x, day/night 2 megapixel resolution HD telephoto CCTV zoom lens at IFSEC 2011 on Fujifilm (Europe) GmbH Stand 5/E25 Hall 5Now available from UK/Ireland distributor Pyser-SGI Limited is the new Fujinon 2 megapixel D60x16.7SR4DE-V21 telephoto CCTV zoom lens designed to meet the most up to date, high resolution long range surveillance needs of law enforcement organisatio...

  Surveon will showcase their new IP surveillance solutions at ISC West 2011This year at ISC West, Las Vegas, Surveon will be highlighting its end-to-end megapixel solutions with the introduction of its line of WDR 3-megapixel IP cameras, Hardware-RAID Megapixel NVR, as well as Enterprise VMS 2.4 to the US market. Surveon's new 3 megapixel cameras, feature Sony high-sensitivity sensors. These WDR capable box, bullet and dome models provide unprecedented contrast and detail to the Surve...

  Siqura video surveillance solutions will be showcased at ISC West 2011 Optelecom-NKF Inc., manufacturer of advanced Siqura and Optelecom video surveillance solutions and a member of TKH Group, today announced its intention to participate in the ISC West 2011 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from April 6th through the 8th.Complete video security and surveillance solutionsWith over 35 years of experience, Optelecom-NKF offers global solutions for the video security and survei...

 GSA 2011 will showcase latest security screening, biometrics, surveillance and security risk management solutionsReinforcing GSA 2011's position as the premier "must attend" event in the Asia Pacific region, major technology vendors and specialists will be showcasing the latest in Homeland Security solutions and concepts. Some of the industry giants participating at the event, to be held from 15 -17 March at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore, include global...

 The Annual BAPCO 2011 Conference and Exhibition will take the centre stage on 13th - 14th April 2011Arguably, the range and scale of present threats to business continuity and public safety has never been greater on the domestic and international level. At the more extreme level, the last few months alone have seen a range of extraordinary situations, with both national and global impact, from the rescue of the Chilean miners to the appalling devastation caused by the terrorist b...

 RapidKL public transportation has made its passengers even more secure by using NUUO surveillance solutionsNUUO, Inc. Central Management System takes care of high-end projects.With its integrated rail and bus network, RapidKL is Malaysia's largest public transport provider in the Klang Valley.  The service transports approximately 4.8million passengers every week, with 992 buses operating between 48 stations daily. Ensuring the safety of their huge passenger base during transit must b...

 David Walsh, Salford Council's Operational Services Manager received the AwardThe Government Business Awards recognise local authorities and central government departments that have demonstrated sound business judgement  in a range of disciplines including outsourcing, environmental innovation, safety and, security.The ‘Public Sector Security Award' is given to the Local Authority or Central Government project that gives due consideration to security in the enhancement of the sa...

 Protex Arabia 2011 will provide the platform for safety and security market in Saudi Arabia which is growing fast thereSaudi Arabia is the second largest market in the world, with a $97 billion forecast spend on homeland security alone over the next 8 years; equating to a massive $12 billion per year on projects in a rapidly evolving market. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has 24 separate agencies and organisations employing more than a quarter of a million people; there is priority for instal...

 Security Industry veteran Guy Walker has been appointed Northeast Director of Sales by SightLogix SightLogix the leading supplier of intelligent video systems for outdoor areas and perimeter security, announces the appointment of Guy Walker as its new Director of Sales for the Northeast United States and Canada. Mr. Walker comes to SightLogix with extensive experience as a consultative salesperson in the security industry. For the past eight years, he has managed the same territo...

 ADT offers an insight into enhancing security at public healthcare organisationsADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, published a whitepaper outlining strategies to enhance security at public healthcare organisations that need to protect patients and employees from ongoing threats. According to the NHS National Violence Against Staff statistics, there were 54,758 physical assaults against NHS staff from 2008-2009. The resulting cost to NHS trusts amounts...

  Secutech Thailand is part of Messe Frankfurt's global network of security trade fairs involving many companiesSecutech Thailand, set to become the leading trading platform for the security, fire and safety industries in Thailand, is attracting leading industry players to its upcoming show which will be held 30 June - 2 July 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre.The annual show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. and IPEX - International...

 Buildings and complexes in Berkeley County, West Virginia will get security surveillance infrastructure from MOBOTIX    MOBOTIX, a technology leader and system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems announced an extensive installation agreement with Berkeley County, West Virginia, in which the company will be integrating a highly advanced surveillance infrastructure across multiple municipal buildings and complexes.Adding more than 25 Hemispheric...