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 Security analysis will be a primary concern at the third Afghanistan Aviation and Defense Summit in Washington   Over a hundred prime contractors and defense executives from the United States and around the world have registered to attend the third Afghanistan Aviation and Defense Summit (third AADS) on March 24-25, 2011 in Washington, D.C. The third AADS is the premier networking event where delegates will meet with Afghan government officials who are responsible for security and def...

 ADT sponsored half marathon will raise funds for local and national charitiesADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic, fire and security solutions, has announced it has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Edinburgh Half Marathon. As title sponsor, the race will be branded the ADT Edinburgh Half Marathon and will take place on Sunday 10th April 2011. The race attracts between 4,000 and 5,000 runners from across the United Kingdom ranging from professional athletes to those just star...

 Wavestore's dewarping software allows 360 degree cameras to be integrated into an existing system "In conjunction with our sister company, H.264 Ltd, we are looking forward to demonstrating to representatives from the security services, law enforcement and military how the latest technology can provide them with invaluable assistance in keeping one step ahead of those who are intent on committing acts of terror," said Chris Williams, Director of Marketing and Business Develo...

 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...

 Voice Biometrics Conference will be held from 23 March to 24 March in Amsterdam Voice Biometrics Conference Amsterdam Starts Next Week (March 23rd and 24th) Implementation of voice biometric based authentication has already made significant inroads in Europe, the Middle East and Pacific Rim. At the Voice Biometrics Conference-Amsterdam executives from the companies that have integrated speaker identification and verification into communications links with their customers will be on st...

 David Evans, BSIA Project Director for 2012 favours the revised Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's publication of a revised Safety and Security Strategy for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Revised following the publication of the National Security Strategy in October 2010, the Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy sets out the key aims and objectives for Police, governm...

 Barix AG will showcase Exstreamer P5 at the ISC West 2011 to be held in Las Vegas from April 6th to 8th 2011 Barix AG comes to ISC West 2011 (April 6-8, Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, Booth 7131) with an emphasis on delivering complete IP paging and public address systems for professional security applications. The IP audio and control pioneer, having recently announced technical alliances with industry-leading vendors including Milestone Systems, Sureview International and...

 Organisers received a record number of registrations from twenty-two countries for the security conference by GallagherOver two hundred channel partners from around the globe will attend the Gallagher Group's security conference in Hamilton, New Zealand, prompting the need to move off-site to a larger venue.Titled "A Break with Convention", the four day security conference for channel partners is the fifth hosted by Gallagher Security in New Zealand and General Manager, Curtis Ed...

 General Anwer Ahmed, Iraqi Air Force Commander, Ministry of Defense New-Fields Exhibitions, organisers of the Iraqi Homeland & Border Control Conference (IHBCC), announced that General Anwer Ahmed, has confirmed to speak at the two-day conference and participate on the one-to-one meetings with the IHBCC delegates on April 7-8, 2011 in Washington DC.In addition to featuring speakers from Iraqi Air Force, Iraqi Ministry of Defense, Highlight of the conference will be a senior Iraqi deleg...

 Mark Simmons will head the UK sales operations for Mayflex Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and security solutions distributor, has appointed Mark Simmons to head up the UK sales operations in the position of Sales Director.Mark joins Mayflex from Redstone, previously Comunica, where he most recently held the position of Associate Sales Director for the Converged Solutions business. Mark was instrumental in taking the company from their cabling routes to offer an extensive p...

 Mission 500, a non-profit initiative driven by the security professionals Mission 500, a non-profit initiative driven by the security professionals dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, has announced that Pelco by Schneider Electric will be recognised as the 2011 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award winner. Additionally, Barbara Holliday of Monitronics will receive the 2011 Mission 500 Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a...

 MOBOTIX opened a demonstration and meeting room at London's iconic Gherkin office complexMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has opened a new demonstration and meeting room at London's iconic Gherkin office complex which is fully bookable by any registered UK partner. Set in the heart of London's financial district, the new suite will showcase the entire MOBOTIX portfolio in a professional yet cutting edge environment within e...

 The Sout-East Asian security market will benefit from the Safety and Security Asia 2011 in the coming years  Political conflicts and terrorism concerns in South-east Asia have propelled the region's safety and security industry to new heights. Safety & Security Asia 2011 is held to address these heightening issues and concerns. Convening industry experts from various organisations across the region, this event will...

   James Kelly, Chief Executive, BSIA said that selection of winners was quite difficult due to high standard entrantsThe regional winners of the British Security Industry Association's Annual Security Personnel Awards 2011 have been announced.The awards recognise the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, and are presented in the following categories: Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Best Newcomer, Best...

 SIA officials are welcoming the federal government's move toward full implementation of the secure ID cardsSecurity Industry Association (SIA) officials are welcoming the federal government's move toward full implementation of the secure ID cards envisioned by a 2004 presidential directive.Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) was issued by President George W. Bush to eliminate "wide variations in the quality and security of identification used to gain access to secure...

 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...

 Genetec was selected as one of the Montreal's Top Employers of 2011 Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that it has been selected for the 6th time in a row as one of Montreal's Top Employers. This special designation pays tribute to select Montreal-area employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.Organisations that enter this competition are evaluated by the editors of Canada's T...

 Gary Harmer, Security Sales Director, Mayflex In 2011, Mayflex is coming to IFSEC as a trusted IP advisor, with an aim to help both those new to IP obtain a greater understanding and also to support those already established IP players through their expertise and experience.In Hall 4, Stand C20, Mayflex will be helping anyone who is new to IP by offering basic introductory advice and answering any initial queries. They will also be showcasing their best in class products and design solutio...

 Stratech has secured a contract for its next-generation Super BullsEye® II Advanced Weapons Scoring System Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed Stratech Systems Limited ("Stratech" or "the Group") announced that it has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) for its next-generation Super BullsEye® II Advanced Weapons Scoring System. Valued at S$1.46 million, this contract covers the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissio...

  Honeywell provides HM Technologies Ltd with full member status in its Trained Specifier Certification (TSC) programme Honeywell announced that HM Technologies Ltd, a leading independent UK security consultancy, has achieved Full Member status of the Honeywell Trained Specifier Certification (TSC) programme.The Full Member certification recognises the substantial investment made by HM Technologies Ltd in training its staff on Honeywell security products to ensure opti...

 Visual Verification's security monitoring services cause a remarkable drop in crime January 2011 broke all previous records at Visual Verification for both Policed events and arrests. Since the Company's inception back in 1994, arrests rates have generally increased in line with expectations due to the increase in connections, but January saw a dramatic rise in Policed incidents - 48 to be precise.Operations Director Steve Nelson has been very impressed with recent performance: "...

 IQinVision has established a new product warranty programme with standard 5-year "bumper-to-bumper" warranty IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, announced a new product warranty programme that represents the best in the industry.IQinVision has established a standard 5-year "bumper-to-bumper" warranty on the IQeye Alliance-mini dome camera line and a 3-year warranty on all other IQeye cameras. Unlike other manufacturers in the industry,...

 The Information Destruction event aims at providing insight into what is topical in the world of information destructionThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is hosting its second annual Information Destruction conference and exhibition, aimed at sharing best practice amongst suppliers and service providers within the information destruction industry. The event will take place on the 8th June, and will be essential for keeping up to speed with the key developments in the industr...

 Octavian Security has appointed Barbara Chawner as the new head of the HR department at headquartersLeading security provider Octavian Security has announced the appointment of a new head of human resources.Barbara Chawner will manage the HR department at Octavian's Head Office, bringing with her a strong portfolio of HR experience in the security/facilities management sector, with stints at both Securicor and Serco.One of Barbara's key roles will be to oversee Octavian's recruitment proce...

 COMPRION develops, manufactures and markets test and measurement equipment for Smart Card vendorsCOMPRION's SWP/HCI tests running on the conformance test platform ‘UT³ Platform' are the first SWP/HCI test cases that are validated by PTCRB-PVG. This makes the UT³ Platform the only conformance platform for SWP/HCI terminal testing.PTCRB has issued a Request For Test (RFT 094) to verify SWP and HCI functionality in mobile handsets. Just in time for the Mobile World Congress, P...

 British Security Industry Association, the trade association for the professional security industry in the UKThe Coalition Government published the Protection of the Freedoms Bill, following an announcement by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. In the Bill, reference is made to the forthcoming appointment of a Surveillance Camera Commissioner, and to the stipulation of a Code of Practice for the CCTV industry.The CCTV Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade a...

 Samsung's largest ever booth at IFSEC will allow it to demonstrate its full range of security solutions Samsung's requirement for its largest ever booth at IFSEC to allow it to demonstrate its Samsung City concept, has necessitated a move to an entirely new position in Hall 5 of the NEC."Our new stand in hall 5 will be over 40% larger than last year's," said James Smith, European Marketing Manager for Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. "This gives us the ideal platform to effective...

 The joint venture between CASSIDIAN and L&T will be active in the defence electronics marketCASSIDIAN and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Mumbai, join forces in the field of defence electronics. The Indian authorities have now approved the formation of a joint venture company between L&T and Cassidian, the newly renamed defence and security division of Europe's leading aerospace and defence group - EADS.The joint venture, based in Talegaon near Pune and in B...

 Pivot3® collaborated with Arecont Vision and Genetec to host a series of one-day educational events Pivot3®, Inc., the leading supplier of IP SAN products to the physical security market, has joined together with Arecont Vision and Genetec to host a series of one-day educational events throughout Europe. Arecont Vision is a leading developer of megapixel network cameras and Genetec develops innovative networked security solutions. The combination of these technologies with the Pivo...

ISE attracted a record 34,870 attendance to the Amsterdam RAI in February 2011Sustaining a period of continuous year-on-year growth since the event's inception in 2004, this year's ISE attracted a record 34,870 attendance to the Amsterdam RAI between 1-3 February. This total represents a 22% increase on last year's figure, and is the highest attendance achieved by any standalone AV tradeshow anywhere in the world.Attendees saw innovations and solutions from 715 exhibitors - including 1...