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Jessica Bignell & Maria Gibbs are studying for Higher Apprenticeships as part of G4S FM’s Technical Services team G4S Facilities Management has appointed two Higher Apprentices at its HQ in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Jessica Bignell and Maria Gibbs, who started in January this year, are studying for two-year project management Higher Apprenticeships as part of G4S FM’s Technical Services team. They join more than 70 apprentices across G4S FM gaining experience in va...

Event offers practical & theory sessions by teams working inside leading European organisations SANS has announced the speakers and agenda for the upcoming European Security Awareness Summit in London this July offering a blend of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by teams working inside leading European organisations. “We have taken a different approach this year to increase the level of peer discussion by theming our groups around different subject...

Octavian Security has also won IBBF International Business of the Year Award and Outstanding Business of the Year at IAB Awards Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has been named Business of the Year at the 2015 British Indian Awards for the second year running. Recognising achievements in Britain’s Indian communities, Nottingham-based Octavian beat competition from six other finalists to receive the accolade. Octavian achieved a turnover of £13.5...

Paul Tennent, Sales Director for Tavcom, has been appointed Group Sales Director for Linx International Linx International and Tavcom announce they have concluded an agreement resulting in Linx acquiring a majority shareholding in Tavcom. Tavcom is the leading provider of online and classroom based security systems training. The Linx International Group includes Linx Consulting and renowned security management training providers, ARC Training International and Perpetuity...

The manifesto is a clear mission outlining the Association’s intention to work alongside the next government With one week to go until the general election the BSIA has launched its manifesto setting out the Association’s key ‘asks’ of the next government and how the BSIA will build upon its existing influence to achieve these goals. BSIA ensures next government is aware of issues This is the most difficult election to predict in over four decade...

Octavian will provide 10 certificated eLearning courses, offering winners chance to gain official certification Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has unveiled a competition to coincide with the launch of the newly accredited Octavian Training Academy, based at its headquarters in Nottingham. Coinciding with World Health & Safety Day on April 28th, Octavian will be giving away 10 certificated eLearning courses, which will offer winners the chance to...

Senator Johnson is an exciting and timely addition as keynote speaker to the SIA Government Summit The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced recently that Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, will serve as keynote speaker for the SIA Government Summit. “As chairman of the Senate homeland security committee, Senator Ron Johnson has keen insights and intimate knowledge of congressional homeland securit...

Richard Brent’s nomination was ratified at the Advance meeting during ISC West 2015 Louroe Electronics, the world leader in audio monitoring within the security industry, is pleased to announce that CEO Richard Brent, has been elected to the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Board of Directors. Brent brings a wealth of knowledge in audio security and over a decade of experience in government affairs to SIA’s leadership. As a board member, his responsibili...

The event will be organised around 3 days of educational sessions, keynote speakers, trade exhibition and more ASIS International, the global organisation for security professionals, has announced that it will hold its 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition on 6-8 April 2016 in London. ASIS Europe 2016 - A unique business security summit The ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition (or ASIS Europe 2016) is a unique business security summit that is expe...

Nominations can be made for apprentices from security companies including non-BSIA ones Nominations are now open for the British Security Industry Association’s annual Apprentice Installer Awards, which recognise the best emerging talent from the electronic security industry.  The awards, now in their fifteenth year, are awarded by the BSIA at their annual luncheon and AGM. The awards serve to acknowledge the achievements of second and third year apprentices in...

MoU to serve as a foundation for developing staff in areas of security both on local & international levels The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai Police Academy about cooperation with and support for the International Centre for Security and Safety (ICSS) which is part of the Academy. Major General Dr Mohammad Ahmed Bin Fahad, the Dubai Police Assistant Commander for Academic Affairs & Tr...

The two companies will share new product development and technical expertise The Send For Help Group has acquired Bluechip Technologies Ltd (trading as Guardian24), which makes the Group the largest lone worker protection provider in Europe. Combined with its existing subsidiary Skyguard, the Group has a subscriber base totalling 70,000 users across a diverse range of Public and Private sector vertical markets. Formed in 2010, The Send For Help Group was setup as the inve...

SIA Education@ISC is known for its knowledge transfer The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West are pleased to announce that SIA Education@ISC has been accepted into the (ISC)2 Official Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Submitter Program. SIA Education@ISC SIA Education@ISC is known for its world-class knowledge transfer and now SIA is making it easy for (ISC)2 credential-holders to experience this outstanding programming, expand their knowledge and sa...

Mario Garcia, MD PTTC The Training Company, will be discussing recent SIA cards scandal on the BBC Inside Out programme A leading security training company based in London has spoken out about corrupt practices in the industry in a BBC Inside Out programme due to be aired on Monday 23rd March. After a recent scandal which has seen untrained students able to gain Security Industry Authority (SIA) cards without even sitting an exam, PTTC The Training Company, is attempting to sh...

BSIA underlines the need of a reputable training provider, which adheres to Codes of Conduct and British Standards Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Training Providers Section have spoken out in response to a BBC undercover investigation which revealed incidents of malpractice at two security training centres. Aired on Monday 23rd March, BBC London’s Inside Out programme investigated malpractice at two training centres offering security qualif...

Rob joined Corps in 2011 as a Business Development Manager & was promoted later Rob Hill has been appointed Commercial Director for leading specialist security solutions provider, Corps Security. Rob joined Corps in 2011 as a Business Development Manager and was subsequently promoted through two managerial roles before taking this current position on the Senior Management Team. Role for Rob Hill As Commercial Director, Rob is responsible for leading the review, deve...

Acquisition will strengthen company’s presence in the South of England & support its growth Regency Security, one of the UK’s largest Private Security Companies, has announced the acquisition of leading Private Security Company, Securidoor UK Ltd, based in the City of Southampton, Hampshire. The transaction is of major significance for the Private Security Industry and means Securidoor will now form part of The Regency Security Group. The acquisition is th...

Respondents also shared their outlook on which vertical market sectors would be the most robust in sales of products and services by the end of this year Confidence in the security marketplace among industry leaders dipped a little last month after rising throughout 2014, according to the February 2015 SIA Security Market Index. The SIA Security Market Index, drawn from an independent survey of members of the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a slight decline to 73.6...

SIA will offer onsite computer-based testing for the CSPM® certification at ISC West The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced that it will offer the certification exam for the industry-leading Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) credential at ISC West in Room 405 of the Sands Expo and Convention Center on Wednesday, April 15. After producing an overflow testing event at least year's ISC West in Las Vegas, SIA heard the demand for more testing,...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions, Allegion, has placed an emphasis on complete specification solutions to save specifiers, architects and contractors time and resources, through the launch of inspec - a new Specification Guide for 2015. inspec marks a move towards consultancy for the specialist security provider, enabling specifiers and architects to seek complete building solutions through products designed to work together, from one provider. Comprising a host of inno...

In addition to demonstrating functionality of the PLAI specification, the company will cover business and security benefits Join PSIA for this unique session featuring a live demo of the capabilities of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance's new Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification at ISC West 2015. In addition to demonstrating current functionality of the PLAI specification, the company will cover business and security benefits such as:...

Radius has provided consultation to the club restoring spectator capacity & improving spectators' experience Radius Security's partnership with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats has been renewed for a second year after significant improvements with its support, the company has announced. Based in the North West, Radius has provided a range of consultation and other services that have supported the Wildcats over the last 12 months, helping the club begin to restore spectator...

These training programmes are revised to meet the new learning outcomes and assessment criteria A new suite of security qualifications specific to Scotland has been launched by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance ("HABC") for learners hoping to become licensed security operatives. The introduction of the new qualifications comes after one of the largest ever reviews into learning in the sector by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), followed by the introduction of si...

The new training center features a wide range of LILIN network cameras, NVRs and system integrations with Control4 & CRESTRON At the recent Security Exhibition and Conference Show in Melbourne, LILIN Australia was inundated with visitors and prime enquiries, so much so that it became necessary to build a modern showroom / training centre within the Sydney office. The design was the inspiration of Graham Madden, Director of LILIN Australia and features a wide range of LILIN...

STANLEY and NACCOP will also co-sponsor a series of whitepapers on topics relevant to the Clery Act STANLEY Security, a leading global security company specialising in advanced integrated security solutions for higher education campuses nationwide, announces the significant growth of its partnership with D. Stafford & Associates and the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP). As a strong supporter of compliance education in colleges an...

The centre offers an enhanced project services and complete technical support in a region CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has opened its Middle East Centre of Excellence in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi offering enhanced project services and complete technical support in a region at the forefront of the company’s ambitious expansion plans. CNL Software’s new GCC Centre of Excelle...

Paul joined in 2009 and has contributed to BSIA’s growing presence on British and European standards development committees The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Paul Phillips to the position of Technical Manager, following six successful years as the Association’s Technical Officer. With 20 years’ experience in the security industry, Paul’s previous appointments include technical positions within Cooper Security and Elmdene. P...

Since partner programme’s inception, fourteen system integrator companies have registered as INSPIRE partners Meyertech, the leading British developer of Video Management Software is pleased to announce the continued growth and success of the INSPIRE Partner Programme. In the few short months since the partner programme's inception it has proven to be a resounding success, with fourteen system integrator companies registering as INSPIRE partners. Long-term mutually prof...

The award recognises an alumni who has made a great impact in the community while achieving their personal goals AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of industry personnel, announces that Winning Futures has selected Jason Gordon, AlliedBarton Business Development Manager, as the inaugural recipient of the Sam Cupp Alumni Community Service Award. Winning Futures is an award-winning non-profit in metro Detroit that empowers middle and high scho...

TEC 2015 to be held in Westminster on May 4-8, 2015 will feature week of education & custom learning paths PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative has announced its education conference agenda for TEC 2015. The premier education, exhibit, and networking event will be held in Westminster, CO on May 4-8, 2015. This year, TEC will feature an entire week of education with custom learning paths designed to benefit a company’s e...