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ECCA 2011 in Bristol sponsored by SALTO Systems

  SALTO Systems sponsors ECCA conference & exhibition 2011 held in Bristol SALTO Systems were one of the corporate sponsors of the annual European Campus Card Association (ECCA) conference held this year at the University of West England, Bristol 12th & 13th June 2011.Fifty countries were represented among the delegates attending the conference and exhibition, which did its usual excellent job of bringing together a variety of campus card professionals from a wide arr...

Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) 2011 creates success

  UDT 2011 was visited by large number of delegtes from 47 countries An innovative approach to both the conference and the exhibition paid dividends for Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) 2011, which took place at ExCeL London from 7 - 9 June. The conference was attended by over 240 delegates from 47 countries with the plenary session attracting a full house for the keynote address by Rear Admiral Amjad Hussain, Director (Precision Attack) and Controller of the British Royal Navy. Also...

ACT showcases a range of access control solutions at IFSEC 2011

  ACT showcased its range of products at IFSEC 2011 all designed using the most recent technologiesAccess Control Technology used IFSEC 2011 as an opportunity to showcase a number of new products, due for release this year, including door controllers, readers, locks and software all designed using the most recent technologies. Among the products being demonstrated was the ACTpro 1500 single door controller which will provide a cost effective access control solution for up to 32 door...

AVCIS reveals car crime statistics ahead of Car Awareness Week

AVCIS revealed that almost 9000 cars have been stolen in the beginning of 2011Almost 9,000 vehicles across the UK were stolen in just 36 days at the beginning of 2011, equating to one stolen every six minutes, reports the Association of Chief Police Officers Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (AVCIS).The statistics have been revealed ahead of AVCIS' Car Crime Awareness Week, which takes place on 13-19 June 2011. The initiative aims to raise the public's awareness of vehicle crime method...

Bosch celebrates double anniversary by raising money for Children in Need

 Children in Need charity in UK will get the support of Bosch Systems This year Bosch is celebrating a double anniversary: 125 years since the company's establishment and 150 years since the birth of our founder. Known for his generous philanthropic nature, Robert Bosch was an engineering pioneer who kept charity at the heart of everything he did. This has not changed much in the last 125 years at Bosch and to celebrate 125 years of his company, it seems only fitting that the celebrati...

Nedap Security Management establishes new training centre to support continued growth

  Nedap Security Management moves to new offices in Belgium to support growthThe new complex and training centre will support the continued growth of Nedap Belgium. The building is located in a scenically inspiring setting, which is reminiscent of the head office in Groenlo, the Netherlands."Kanaalpark Vilvoorde" is expanding rapidly and will ultimately become a combination of office facilities and residential developments. The imposing historical presence of the "Tuchth...

Identification solutions solution provider IDESCO creates success at IFSEC 2011

 IDESCO presented their latest version of versatile EPC products, access touch, cardea and numerous access control  IFSEC 2011 was a wonderful event and IDESCO is happy to see so many of their valued partners, visiting their stand, as much as they were delighted meeting new colleagues and friends in the identification field. IFSEC 2011 was their eleventh year at the show and they decided to celebrate it by providing an 11 % discount on single orders placed from May 6th to 20th&n...

Founder of Octavian Security takes to the Everton-FC pitch to help raise £10,000 for charity

Sukhi Ghuman (back row, centre) and his football team - EvertonSukhi Ghuman, owner and founder of award-winning security company Octavian Security, has fulfilled a life-long dream by taking to the pitch at Everton FC - helping to raise £10,000 for charity in the process. The entrepreneur took part in a special match at Goodison Park organised by Football Aid. Established in 2000, the organisation supports the work of charitable and voluntary groups across the UK via its grant mak...

Samsung unveils new generation of video surveillance security solutions at IFSEC 2011

  Samsung demonstrated the latest video surveillance products and technologies at IFSEC 2011 Samsung's largest ever booth at IFSEC 2011, the international security exhibition which took place at the NEC, Birmingham on 16th-19th May, provided Europe's fastest growing security brand with the opportunity to give hands-on demonstrations of the latest video surveillance products and technologies.Unsurprisingly, a large number of end-users experts were particularly interested in the...

A successful IFSEC for Gallagher includes award winning Aperio locking technology

Gallagher took pleasure in the success at IFSEC, with award-winning Aperio™ being a part of itGallagher enjoyed great success at this year's IFSEC, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY's innovative locking technology, the award-winning Aperio™. As well as releasing the new Gallagher access reader range visitors to the Gallagher stand were able to view Aperio™ locking technology, named Integrated Security Product of the Year at this year's IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Th...

SIA calls for presentations issued for ISC West 2012

SIA is welcoming interested security professionals to submit proposal for presentations at the ISC West 2012The Security Industry Association is inviting interested security professionals to submit a proposal to join the ranks of highly-regarded subject matter experts who provide educational presentations at the security industry's top trade show and educational conference, ISC West 2012. The ISC Education Advisory Board is looking for high-quality, commercial-free and timely content t...

Videx replaces mechanical locks with the CyberLock electronic cylinder

Videx CyberLock provides electronic access and key control nearly anywhere a mechanical lock is present. Retrofitting existing lock hardware is as simple as removing a mechanical lock's key-cylinder and replacing it with the CyberLock electronic cylinder. CyberLock electronic locks, smart padlocks, and programmable keys offer a variety of solutions that can quickly provide the physical security and key control an organisation needs.CyberLock provides tight control of overall access as each perso...

Senstar welcomes new President and Executive Director for US operation

Mr. James Quick, is the new President at Senstar Corporation Senstar Inc., a world leader in outdoor perimeter security technology and products, is pleased to welcome two new senior executives to Senstar Inc.'s US operation, including Mr. James Quick, as President and Mr. Kenneth Ribler, Executive Director. Mr. Quick is an accomplished security professional who brings a background of more than eighteen years in the security industry to the company. For the past seven years, he has served...

ASSA ABLOY celebrates APERIO™ award win with global partners

  ASSA ABLOY's Aperio™ enables OEM and security installer specialists to offer a cost effective and simple security The award winning Aperio™ technology from ASSA ABLOY, enables OEM and security installer specialists to offer a cost effective and simple security upgrade via a wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems or for new installations, as part of a hybrid EAC system.Ideal for Facility or Security Managers experienci...

Corps Security lends support to Commando Spirit Appeal

Corps Security intends to support the Commando Spirit Appeal on behalf of the Royal MarinesCorps Security has announced its intention to support the Commando Spirit Appeal on behalf of the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) and raise £45,000 over the next three years.As one of the leading armed forces charities, RMCTF works to support those wounded and injured, as well as those still serving, by funding decompression activities, homecoming events and memorials. It also provides t...

Security can cut costs and reduce environmental footprint, says BSIA

BSIA suggests businesses that security measures can indeed be sustainable at the same time as providing considerable cost savingsWith World Environment Day and Recycle Week taking place respectively on the 5th and the 20th to 26th of June, this is set to become the most environmental month of the year. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is therefore reminding businesses that security measures can indeed be sustainable whilst still providing considerable cost savings. Thanks...

IFSEC 2011 draws in the crowds as it sees 12% increase in visitors

   IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...

New networkable access control system by Videx

Videx Security's new Portal Plus is a networkable access control system with Windows based programming and management software. It can support up to 15000 users and an unlimited number of entrances.The Portal Plus allows great flexibility in the design and installation of an access control system, having a modular design and facilities for proximity, bio-access and coded access readers. A range of readers are available, all with the same robust design and including an illuminated "touch t...

Nedap Security Management upgrades warranty on hardware products

Nedap now gives three years warranty on purchase of all its hardware products Nedap Security Management announced that it has increased the warranty period on hardware products to three years on new purchases. For many years Nedap has been investing in its leading Security Management platform AEOS, in which system behavior is determined through software rather than hardware. To guarantee innovation, quality and to be able to utilise the full potential of the AEOS software, Nedap is the on...

IFSEC 2011 in pictures

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's IFSEC recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory: See the album with captions

Texas memory systems introduces the RamSan-710: the best 1u storage ever

Texas Memory Systems, Inc. (TMS) is proud to introduce its second RamSan Series-7 system: the 1U rackmount RamSan-710. Powered by the new Series-7 Flash Controller with 32nm SLC Flash from Toshiba, the RamSan-710 is the fastest (5 GB/s) 1U shared storage system. It is easy to install, with four 8-Gb Fibre Channel or QDR InfiniBand ports. The RamSan-710 turbocharges datacentres with minimal impact on power and space.The Series-7 Flash Controller that powers the RamSan-710 is based on high-perform...

iView Systems and Cognitec go for a partnership in biometric facial recognition technology

 iView's modular iGWatch IP platform to deliver seamless integration of Cognitec's FaceVACS(R)iView Systems, a leading provider of loss prevention solutions for the security and surveillance environment, announced its' partnership with Cognitec, a recognised leader in biometric facial recognition technology.iView's modular iGWatch IP platform delivers seamless integration of Cognitec's face recognition engine, FaceVACS(R). Cognitec's software experts have been developing face recogniti...

JHS Integrated Systems will support the new PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System for the Midlands

  Ingersoll Rand announce appointment of JHS Integrated Systems as PegaSys Approved InstallerIngersoll Rand is delighted to announce that JHS Integrated Systems has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The Birmingham-based company will support the specification of the new PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System, create quotations, supply and install systems and provide after-sales service, support and maintenance for the Midlands.P...

Essential safety advice for lone workers issued by BSIA

 Alex Carmichael, Technical Director, BSIA With over six million people in the UK working alone or without close or direct supervision, personal safety is of paramount concern. As such, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to help lone workers understand their own responsibilities as well as their employer's obligations, and giving essential advice on using lone worker devices.'Lone Workers - An Employees' Guide' provides those working alone with easy-to-...

Electric Fence Association increases its membership across Europe

Suppliers and manufacturers across Europe are being invited to the EFA meeting in BrusselsManufacturers and suppliers of electric fences across Europe were invited to join the Electric Fence Association, at a special meeting in Brussels on June 27th. The EFA is seeking to widen its membership across Europe as it works towards greater harmonisation of standards in EU markets, explained the founding-director Graham Harper.The association, which already represents the ten leadin...

SALTO's access control solutions attract record number of visitors at IFSEC 2011

  SALTO created success at IFSEC with record number of visitors at its stand SALTO's decision to go for its biggest ever exhibition stand at IFSEC 2011 proved to be a resounding success. "We had a constant stream of visitors to our stand during all four days of the show," said Marc Handels, Vice President Marketing and Sales of SALTO Systems."There were times during the show when there was hardly any room to move around on the stand as it was packed with visitors all...

Sepura’s Radio Manager 2 helps in management of radio fleets

 Sepura's Radio Manager is designed to make life easier for radio users  Sepura used the 2011 TETRA World Congress to launch a significant upgrade to its already market-leading Radio Manager radio programming and management tool. The launch will extended still further Sepura's technology leadership in this arena and will provide end-users across sectors such as public safety, military, utilities and transport with enhanced functionality for the management of their radio fleets. The...

Carlisle introduces new digital door lock into the market

A new digital door lock has been added to the Carlisle Brass range of architectural ironmongery. This, the company's first mechanical lock, is available in a silver grey finish. The versatile and simple-to-use lock comprises a 60 mm mortice latch and backplate and is suitable for both interior and exterior new or retrofit applications. It features convenient control with a choice of over 8,000 codes as well as a ‘hold open' function and a function which allows the code to be changed easi...

Aperio escutcheon gets an update from Assa Abloy to comply with iClass technology

 ASSA ABLOY has upgraded Aperio according to online access control systems for advanced securityASSA ABLOY Access Control has updated its innovative Aperio escutcheon to work with iClass smart card technology, offering a higher level of security and flexibility to connect with almost any access control system. Aperio has been designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online electronic access control systems, providing end users with a simple and i...

Controlsoft gets an award at IFSEC with the help of Aperio wireless locking technology

 Contolsoft got an award this year at IFSEC because of Aperio the latest innovattive locking technology from Aperio Controlsoft enjoyed great success at this year's IFSEC, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY's latest innovative locking technology, the award-winning Aperio. As well as Controlsoft's Network IP Access Control Solutions, visitors to stand B45 in Hall 4 were also able to view Aperio locking technology, which was named Integrated Security Product of the Year at this year's IFSEC Secur...