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ASIS International forms committee for developing Organisational Resilience Maturity Model

A draft concept of the ASIS OR maturity model was successful tested by ASIS in preparation for the 2010 World CupASIS International has announced its intent to initiate development of a new American National Standard Organisational Resilience Maturity Model-Phased Implementation, based on the ANSI/ASIS Organisational Resilience: Security, Preparedness, and Continuity Management Systems -Requirements with Guidance for Use Standard. ASIS is the pre-eminent organisation for security management prof...

HID Global and INSIDE Contactless renew partnership to deliver access control technology to NFC mobiles

The partnership brings iCLASS access control and identity credentials to NFC mobile phonesHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, and INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced, open-standard contactless chip technologies, announced they have extended their long standing partnership to bring market-leading iCLASS access control and identity credentials to Near-Field Communications (NFC) mobile phones. Embedding iCLASS virtual credentials into NFC mobi...

Hirsch awarded with $4 million contract to supply its surveillance solutions to U.S. Government agencies

Hirsch supplies solutions for security management and access control to a large number of U.S. Federal agenciesHirsch Electronics, a manufacturer of integrated security and identity management solutions and a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. confirmed the award of $4 million in orders to supply U.S. Department of Justice agencies with Hirsch security systems. The majority of the revenue associated with the orders was recognised within the second quarter which ended June 30, 2010. Notice of...

Nedap to launch AEOS 3.0 IP video management software at Security Essen 2010

Nedap will launch a completely revised graphical user interface for the intuitive and user-friendly operation of AEOSNedap Security Management will attend Security Essen 2010, the World Forum for Security and Fire Prevention, which will be held from 5 through 8 October 2010 at the Messe of Essen, Germany. The trade fair unites over 40,000 security experts from 115 countries who are interested in the latest innovative products and services in the field of security and fire prevention from more th...

ADT awarded ISO-14001 Certification for manufacture of environment friendly fire and security solutions

ADT has been using an Environmental Management System written around the ISO-14001 standard for many yearsADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, announced that it is the first NSI (National Security Inspectorate) NACOSS Gold Company in the UK to be certified by the NSI with the internationally recognised ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard. Following formal third-party assessments during a week of auditing, ADT has achieved recognition for i...

Garden State Fire and Security Alarm joins Honeywell’s First Alert Professional Dealer Programme

The programme is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access controlHoneywell announced that Garden State Fire and Security Alarm Company, Inc. has joined the Honeywell First Alert Professional Dealer Programme, the country's largest independent security dealer network. Garden State is based in Aberdeen, N.J. and is considered one of the state's largest independent alarm companies. Garden State has been in business for more than 40 years. The fire and...

Biometric solutions from HID Global see sales of over 100 million

HID has the broadest portfolio of e-doc, e-passport and e-national IDsolutions in the marketHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that it surpassed its 100 millionth product shipment of e-government inlays and prelaminates to 28 countries worldwide. With the broadest portfolio of e-doc, e-passport and e-national IDsolutions in the market, HID Global is an innovator and developer in the deployment of two of the most wide-spread technologies for ext...

CCTV products consultancy, Graeme Powell Marketing, takes part in car rally

Graeme Powell Marketing is a specialist security products PR & marketing companyGraeme Powell Marketing (GPM), the specialist security products PR & marketing company debuted their Escort MkII RS2000 rally car on the Opposite Lock Rally.Taking part in the rally that was held at the Manby Showground, near Louth in Lincolnshire, Graeme Powell, GPM's director battled against other established competitors and powerful rally machinery from across the country. "The rally was a great test...

Security Industry Association supports legislation encouraging use of carbon monoxide detectors

The bill is a legislative priority of the Security Industry AssociationThe House of Representatives passed a legislation that would establish legal standards for carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and encourage their use.The "Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act" (H.R. 1796) from Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to publish standards for CO detectors and would prohibit the distribution of any detector that does not meet those sta...

New access solutions to be showcased by SALTO Systems at IFSEC South Africa 2010

  SALTO's technology access control systemswill be present at IFSEC South Africa 2010 SALTO Systems, the leading global provider of advanced technology access control solutions, will be introducing its latest product innovations at IFSEC South Africa Securex. The range will be on show in Hall 2 Stand D10 from 31 August to 2September 2010. "Increasing our sales into the fast developing South African security market is of key strategic importance to SALTO, so exh...

Integrated Systems Events adds pro audio expert Keith Watson to its Board of Directors

  From left to right: Tim Penn (AMX), Mike Blackman (ISE) and Keith Watson (Harman)Integrated Systems Events is delighted to announce that Keith Watson has joined its Board of Directors. Watson, who is Marketing Director - Mixing for Harman's mixer business, Soundcraft Studer, joined ISE's Advisory Committee in 2009 and attended his first meeting of the Board of Directors during InfoComm last month.The Board maintains three positions for representatives of ISE's exhibitors, each of who...

DSX and Integrated Biometrics partner to provide access control solutions

Integrated Biometrics' TRU650 biometric fingerprint readerDSX and Integrated Biometrics have partnered to seamlessly integrate the TRU650 biometric fingerprint reader with the DSX enterprise access control system. Scott Bennett, DSX National Sales Manager said: "DSX Access Systems has selected Integrated Biometrics' TRU650 as our biometric reader of choice." "The ease of use, easy installation and enrolment, virtually non-existent rejection rate, clean aesthetics and great product...

SecuTech Expo 2011, Asia's biggest security industry event, to be held from April 20 - 22

The show will feature a comprehensive surveillance solution from lenses, cameras, video servers, etcSecutech, Asia's important business hub for the security industry will take place from 20 - 22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Centre, Taiwan. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 14th edition expects to attract a record-breaking 560 exhibitors and more than 25,550 professional buyers from around the world. Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd i...

Xtralis appoints new Business Development Manager for fire and security solutions

Andrew will be responsible for developing business opportunities across the fire and security portfolioXtralis, a leading provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats, has appointed Andrew Tuck as Business Development Manager. He will be responsible for developing business opportunities across the complete Xtralis fire and security product portfolio, including its leading ADPRO and VESDA product technologies. Andrew joins Xtralis from Honeywell where h...

Thijs Engelbertink joins access control specialist Nedap

Thijs Engelbertink has gained experience in the security branch in various fields like marketing and salesNedap Security Management has appointed Thijs Engelbertink as Business Development Manager for Holland. The main activities of Mr. Engelbertink will consist of maintaining relations with existing AEOS customers in the Dutch market. After obtaining his College degree in Small Business & Retail Management at the Saxion Hogeschool Enschede, Mr. Engelbertink has gained experience in the...

New Siemens website focuses on security at airports through use of interactive features

The pages devoted to Siemens airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safetySiemens Building Technologies Division has created a section of its website devoted to integrated airport solutions, including interactive features to enhance the visitor experience, including the first 3D ‘augmented reality' feature to be created by Siemens.The pages devoted to Siemens airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safety, demonstrating the way in which an integrated ap...

Integrated security systems estimated to make up most of the surveillance market by 2013

"The successful integrators will be those that offer integrated security solutions"Integrated systems will account for over 70% of the total security systems installation and maintenance market in Europe by 2013, according to a new study from IMS Research. The research, which measured the potential market for integrated security systems, also identified integration with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and building automation systems as a key trend for the future. Howev...

Access control specialist IDL celebrates 25 years in the surveillance industry

Fastlane Entrance Control is designed to provide the optimum balance of security, speed and aestheticsIntegrated Design Limited (IDL) is extremely proud to have just celebrated its 25th year providing award winning security solutions worldwide. Established in 1985, IDL has been designing and manufacturing solutions combining electronics and software. Since then the company has grown to be an influential force in the design of integrated systems and the manufacture of the market leading Fast...

Octavian Security opens USA base in Tulsa

Octavian will manage the entire security of Kanbar's 2 million square feet of office spaceOctavian Security USA, the U.S. arm of UK-based firm Octavian Security, announced it has chosen to establish its USA headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., after landing a prestigious contract with a U.S. property giant. The company, which is run by British entrepreneurs Sukhi Ghuman and Sam Sangha, has seen off U.S. rivals and been awarded a contract by Tulsa developer and property management company Kanbar Pr...

BSIA underlines role of private security industry in securing London Olympic Games 2012

The government has alloted a budget of £600m for Olympic securityThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reinforced the important role of the private security industry in securing the London 2012 Olympic Games, following the concerns expressed over event security by London Mayor, Boris Johnson. Speaking at the London Assembly, Johnson cited public sector budget cuts as a main area of concern, and vowed to fight hard to protect the £600m budget for Olympic security. "...

Security organisation ASIS’ members appointed to new Czech Republic government

The three members are from ABL, a leading provider of security services in the Czech RepublicThree members of ASIS International, the pre-eminent organisation for security management professionals worldwide, have been appointed to the new government of the Czech Republic on 13 July. The President of Czech Republic, Václav Klaus, selected a new centre-right coalition government following the parliamentary elections held in May 2010. Godfried Hendriks, CPP, Senior Regional Vice President fo...

Octavian Security to train motor home owners for guarding special locations

The security roles require the security team to live on-site 24 hours a day to ensure total event securityThe UK's leading outside broadcast security company, Octavian Security, is looking for motor home owners to guard film sets and TV outside broadcasts for the likes of the BBC and others.In addition to looking after some of the most exciting sporting and TV events on the calendar and being able to meet celebrities, Octavian Security is even offering successful applicants free training.The sec...

Homeland Security event, INDESEC 2010, backed by United States India Business Council

INDESEC 2010 will showcase solutions from homeland & border security and maritime securityINDESEC, India's only dedicated exhibition and conference addressing Indian homeland security wins the support and backing of The United States India Business Council (USIBC).The USIBC is the premier business advocacy organisation, comprising of America's and India's top-tier companies, whose chief aim is to deepen two-way trade and strengthen commercial ties. The USIBC was formed in 1975 at the request...

Access control products from infinias have a new representative - NFS Communications

NFS will offer innovative solutions and support to infinias' access control integrators, dealers and distributorsinfinias, LLC announces the signing of NFS Communications, Inc. as their manufacturer's representative for the territory consisting of the following states: New York and northern New Jersey. "We are pleased to have NFS Communications, Inc. representing infinias in New York and northern New Jersey. Naji Wassaf, Principal of NFS Communications, and his team will offer innovative so...

Optex REDWALL Partner Programme assists IP security solutions distributor, Controlware

Controlware has been a distributor of IP security solutions since 1997The Optex REDWALL Partner Programme, designed to give end users up-to-date advice on installation and support, has again been praised for enabling installers to achieve the best out of the range, with Berkshire-based Controlware recognising the help it has provided.Controlware has been a distributor of IP security solutions including CCTV equipment, CCTV systems and access control solutions since 1997. It works closely with in...

New access control application white paper released by SIA

"Applying OSIPS to ICAM" provides a detailed analysis of the access control environment specified by ICAMThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has released "Applying OSIPS to ICAM", an application white paper that highlights the role that standards developed by SIA had in the federal government's Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) roadmap document.The ICAM roadmap, sometimes referred to as FICAM when relating to federal government applications, provid...

Access Control Technology strengthens technical support team with two new appointments

Sean Kelly and Jonathan Murray have joined Access Control Technology as Technical Support RepresentativesAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd., is delighted to announce the further strengthening of the Technical Support team with two new appointments. Sean Kelly and Jonathan Murray have both joined ACT in the role of Technical Support Representative. Sean is a graduate of NUI Galway where he completed a degree in Electronic Engineering. Following his graduation Sean worked in the Power Electronic...

Event in pictures: 2010 IMS - Video Content Analysis Conference

The SourceSecurity.com team was invited to the IMS Video Content Analysis Conference earlier last month. The conference attracted senior excecutives and decision makers representing companies involved in VCA from around the world, both as speakers and delegates.

Marc Benson appointed Sales Manager for the Security Industry Association

Benson will be responsible for selling memberships, sponsorships, market reports and other SIA productsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has hired Marc Benson, a salesman with more than 20 years of experience, to join its sales staff.Benson spent 12 years at the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) in Northern Virginia where he rose to the position of Senior Director for Association Sales. While at the NAA, he generated more than $2 million dollars annually selling products that included...

Nedap and Vsoon Beijing form distribution partnership for access control products

Vsoon Beijing has a strong focus on high communication IP applicationsNedap Security Management and Vsoon Beijing have recently announced their partnership for the Chinese market. Vsoon Beijing will include the AEOS security management system in its product range. AEOS consists of standard hardware and software components that can be used to create custom-made security solutions. AEOS fits perfectly in the product portfolio of Vsoon Beijing. Vsoon Beijing has been active in the security mar...