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G4S wins Certification to ISO 27001 for adopting best practice for data security

This is the first time a building security business has attained the awardG4S Technology has recently been awarded Certification to ISO 27001, the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems, demonstrating their commitment to adopt best practice for data security. This is the first time a building security business has attained the award.As information security breaches are predicted to increase in the future, customers are demanding assurance that their supp...

Mayflex appoints Carlene Field as Electronic Security Field Sales Account Manager

 Carlene has worked with most aspects of security, including door entry solutions, access control and camerasAfter significant growth during 2011, Mayflex, the distributor of IP converged solutions, further expands its Electronic Security Team as Carlene Field joins the company in the role of Electronic Security Field Sales Account Manager covering the South West.Carlene brings to Mayflex 15 years' experience in the security industry, both from the side of distributors and manufacturers of...

BSIA to organise Business Crime Conference 2011

 Business Crime Conference 2011 Event organiser, Christine BrooksA free-of-charge conference and exhibition is launching in Surrey this November to help companies based in the South East understand the diverse security challenges they face in today's ever-changing business climate. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Thames Valley Police forces, and in conjunction with the Federation of Small Businesses, the B...

Integrated Security Solutions Expo conducts survey on security integration - participants could win a Kindle Fire

The event organisers are gathering input from the security industry on their thoughts regarding security integrationThe Integrated Security Solutions Expo (ISS Expo), which will be held on 3-4 October 2012 at Docklands ExCel London, is to be the first major new annual exhibition, focused on integrated security solutions. It aims to attract over 120 exhibitors and more than 2,500 senior security end-user decision-makers.Exhibiting companies are likely to include manufacturers of cameras, vid...

Chubb donates 18th century prison door to the Museum of London

 Mike Pawezowski and Jim Gledhill pictured with the historic door donated to The Museum of LondonAn 18th Century door owned by Chubb and used at Newgate Prison has been donated to the Museum of London to ensure its future preservation. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.  The prison door (7'10" by 4'3" wide, 6" thick) served as the ‘Debtors' door' at Newgate Prison. This was one of three doors through wh...

SALTO to exhibit access control solutions at CONSEC 2011

 Among the SALTO products to be displayed is the new SALTO GEO cylinder lockSALTO Systems will demonstrate its latest electronic access control solutions at CONSEC 2011, the Association of Security Consultants Annual Conference and Exhibition at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London on Thursday 3rd November 2011.A number of new SALTO products will be exhibited at the event including the new SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) compact electronic cylinder lock, new XS4 Locker Lock and more. Demons...

Access control leader SALTO gets its GEO cylinder lock IP66 rated

  SALTO's GEO cylinder is now IP66 ratedSALTO is pleased to announce that its best selling GEO (Global Electronic Opening) cylinder is now IP66 rated. Already one of the most versatile electronic cylinders available on the market, the new IP66 rated model now makes even more sense as part of SALTO's innovative 360° wire free locking solution as not only is it fully compatible with most RFID technologies, it can now be used in external, all weather environments.It's a smart, intuiti...

Lumidigm offers security biometric solutions for companies in Israel through IdentyTech Solutions

 Lumidigm sensors offer accurate fingerprint reads even in harsh environmentsLumidigm announced that through its close partnership with IdentyTech Solutions Ltd., its exclusive distributor in Israel, Lumidigm is providing high security biometric solutions for organisations in Israel, the European Union, the United Kingdom, India and other countries throughout the world where organisations need reliable biometrics. With multispectral imaging technology, Lumidigm sensors use multiple spectru...

BSIA ID Section research shows 19% of firms have been a victim of data fraud

  Despite the reported risks of data breaches and identity fraud there remain serious gaps in data disposal New research carried out on behalf of the Information Destruction (ID) Section of the BSIA (British Security Industry Association), to coincide with the recent Total Workplace Management event at London Olympia, underlines the fact that, despite the widely reported risks of data breaches and identity fraud, there remain serious gaps in how data disposal is handled by public and p...

UTC Fire & Security exhibits security management systems at Greenbuild Exhibition 2011

 UTC Fire & Security products featured Interlogix Simon XT two way talking touch screen home security control  UTC Fire & Security highlighted their environmentally sound and resource-efficient fire fighting, security and energy management systems at the 2011 Greenbuild Exhibition in Toronto. UTC Fire & Security's Global Security Products business featured the Interlogix Simon XT Two-Way Talking Touch Screen home security control panel and the Onity SensorStat DCC building...

SALTO to demonstrate latest electronic access control solutions at Procurex Scotland

 Among the products to be demonstrated will be the new SALTO XS4 Locker LockSALTO Systems will be demonstrating its latest state-of-the-art wire-free electronic access control solutions at Procurex Scotland, the premier event for Scotland's £9 billion public procurement marketplace, at the SECC, Glasgow on Tuesday 25th October 2011.Several new SALTO products will be exhibited at the event for the first time including the new SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) compact electronic cyl...

Sanyo Video and Genetec announce business relationship

 Genetec's Security Center unifies IP licence plate recognition, video surveillance and access controlSanyo Video Vertrieb and Genetec have agreed on a business relationship. Lars Diestel (Sanyo Video CEO) says: "We are very pleased to have Genetec as a business partner who as a global provider is a market leader in providing solutions for IP video surveillance, access control and licence plate recognition."Genetec's "Security Center" is a high-end product added to the S...

Security Association for Maritime Industry chooses NSI for Accreditation Programme

 SAMI selects NSI as the independent assessing body for their Maritime Security Accreditation ProgrammeThe Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) has announced the selection of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) as the independent assessing body for their Maritime Security Accreditation Programme, delivering robust verification and certification for companies providing security to merchant ships, offshore installations and port facilities worldwide.SAMI, an internationa...

Keytracker showcases its security experience at Total Workplace Management exhibition

 Visitors to the Keytracker stand will see live demonstrations of the company's renowned secure key management As one of the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of secure key management systems, Keytracker recently highlighted its wide experience and technical expertise at this year's Total Workplace Management exhibition.Visitors to the Keytracker stand were able to see live demonstrations of the company's renowned secure key management systems which have gained a reputation for simpl...

Hytera to present digital security products and innovative applications at Milipol Paris 2011

Hytera's digital products have been applied in areas like public security, utility, transportation etc.From18th to 21st October, 2011, the Milipol Paris 2011 will be held at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris, France, gathering over 880 exhibitors across the world showcasing the latest security technology and equipment from state security to civil protection. Hytera will present at this grant event with expanded digital portfolio and innovative applications. In Milipol...

Biometric solutions provider OmniPerception chosen as FCO Services supplier

OmniPerception's success in a major FCO Services tender confirms its position as a leading player globallyUK-based OmniPerception have been chosen as a supplier to FCO Services, the Trading Fund of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.  The company's success was announced after the completion of a Europe-wide competitive tendering process and establishes OmniPerception as an approved provider under a framework agreement with FCO Services.The framework agreement makes OmniPerception's unique...

Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services partner to deliver lone worker solutions in the USA

G4S Justice Services is bieng supplied with Identicom devices by Connexion2Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services, LLC have announced a new partnership to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA & Canada across a range of market sectors incorporating a wide variety of lone worker applications. The manufacturer of the UK's most widely-used dedicated lone worker device, Identicom, are teaming up with the electronic monitoring services heavyweight in order to facilitate a range of leadin...

International Professional Security Association’s 2011 AGM - Overview

  IPSA's acting Chairman Mike White opened the meeting and welcomed the members and several guestsThe International Professional Security Association's 2011 Annual General Meeting and lunch were held at the Churchill Museum and War Rooms on 20 September. It was there that Prime Minister Winston Churchill conducted operations during the Second World War. The choice of venue continued the theme of splendid locations following last year's event on HMS Belfast. It was therefore all the mor...

Opengear remote management solution provider appoints a new CMO and VP

 John Bedrick is the new CMO and VP of product management at Opengear Opengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions announced the hiring of John Bedrick as chief marketing officer and vice president of product management. Bedrick brings deep expertise across all aspects of enterprise security, including authentication, encryption, firewall, identity/access management and intrusion detection/prevention. Before joining Opengear, Bedrick served chief ma...

Proxim Tsunami GX800 licensed point-to-point radios deployed to enhance LA traffic control system

All Proxim products are centrally managed and with extensive support for licensed radio frequencies availableProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete outdoor wireless backhaul systems, recently announced the addition of Proxim Tsunami GX800 licensed point-to-point radios to the existing 13 city-wide traffic control system deployment for Los Angeles County, California. This traffic control system already won a 2009 National Association of Counties Achievement Award for saving...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control upgrades Aperio’s hub technology to facilitate a link from one to eight locking devices

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has upgraded Aperio™'s innovative wireless hub technology to facilitate a link from one to eight locking devices at any one time, to reduce installation times and enable even greater cost savings for end users.ASSA ABLOY Access Control's Aperio™ enables the wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade, with minimal modification to doors and premises. Until recent...

BQT releases new MiniGuard to add to its high range of security solutions products

4C Security Solutions Limited is a leading developer and global provider of Mifare and DESFire (13.56Mhz) smart card, biometric and other security products through its BQT Solutions business and also quality electromechanical locking products through Magna Electronics Pte. Ltd under OEM and its YNOTLOC brand. BQT Solutions, recently announced the release of its new MiniGuard reader range. This new series was designed and developed in Australia for the global distribution marketplace. BQT...

Access control systems maker TDSi introduces enhanced version of EXgarde Version 3.0.8 security software

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations recently announced the launch of its new and improved EXgarde Version 3.0.8 security software. The latest version of the access control and integrated security systems management software is a flexible and dynamic platform, which builds upon its already proven capabilities in security management operations around the world. EXgarde Version 3.0.8 boasts a wealth of new features to improve the effecti...

Idesco to launch Badicio 1000 to manage single door environment with readers

Idesco is launching its energy-efficient and highly customisable Badicio 1000 controller, capable of managing a single door environment with readers on both sides of the door connected via Wiegand, RS232 or Clock & Data interfaces. Badicio customers will benefit significantly from higher volume manufacturing as well as centralised product management: updates and requested product improvements will all be performed by Idesco for customers. The result?  Significantly lessened service load...

International Professional Security Association offers maritime security courses for dealing with terrorist threats

 IPSA is building on its course base for supervisors, officers and trainersThe International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has recently reintroduced a specialist but limited Maritime Sector to deal with the increased needs of the maritime industry as they affect members, and company contracts. IPSA is offering, within its training programme, courses not only at Port Facility Security Officer and Ship's Security Officer level, but also for manned guarding companies involved in th...

BSIA’s ID section to celebrate its 10th anniversary at the TWM exhibition

 The BSIA's ID Section members are responsible for safely and securely destroying confidential wasteThe BSIA's Information Destruction (ID) Section will be celebrating its tenth anniversary during the Total Workplace Management (TWM) exhibition at London Olympia (11-12 October). A decade on, the ID Section remains very much at the forefront of best practice and industry standards, when it comes to the handling and disposal of confidential waste, and the work of its members ties in with the...

Elmdene hires Justin Roberts as Sales and Marketing Director

A key task for Roberts will be to enhance Elmdene's innovative security product portfolioInnovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Justin Roberts as Sales and Marketing Director.Justin is an extremely accomplished sales and marketing professional. He brings with him over 20 years experience in the security sector gained through roles spanning technical support, are...

Proxim Wireless high performance outdoor wireless broadband systems selected by Russia's wireless provider

 The state-of-the-art system will be installed in a number of MegaFon's operating regions Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of high performance outdoor wireless broadband systems, has been selected as the equipment manufacturer by MegaFon. MegaFon is one of Russia's three largest mobile service providers and the only operator in Russia that operates its own network and provides a range of services throughout the country.Proxim has won several large equipment bids with Me...

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio™ locking technology can upgrade master key systems to provide instant access control

ASSA ABLOY Access Control's innovative Aperio™ locking technology is now able to upgrade master key systems to instantly introduce access control convenience to any premises. Aperio™ uses smart technology to enable the wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems with minimal door modification, allowing for easy and cost effective expansion of mechanically locked doors. The ability to co-exist with an existing master key suite, provides end users w...

ievo’s new spoof detection feature triumphs over forensic team’s false finger test

Recently securing a Police Port in the UK the ievo™ reader was subject to forensic investigation to render the biometric system fit for purpose. The forensic team at the Police Port constructed a false finger made from synthetic material and tested the reader to see if it could be duped by the non-live print. With the ievo™ spoof detection feature enabled, the man-made finger was rejected by the reader, therefore refusing the individual access. The feature is able to be &...