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At the NSA show, G4S highlighted its mission to provide a range of private security solutionsThis year at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) exhibition, G4S, a leading supplier of comprehensive security solutions, displayed a specially fortified 15-passenger transportation van. G4S is helping out under a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport removable aliens using these fortified vans. By driving aliens in custody to processing centres, or any other...

RFID Europe 2010 conference and exhibition covers active and passive RFID and all the applicationsThe booming RFID business in 2010There is money in RFID. Alanco Technologies, which provides RFID-based inmate tracking systems, announced sales increased 42 percent to $19 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. The US Army continues to place the world's largest RFID contracts at around $500 million each and many smaller orders that are still substantial. For instance, in October 2009, Sav...

The radio network is currently in use with the Bulgarian public safety forces, fire brigade and border police users The Bulgarian Deputy Minister of the Interior witnesses the demonstration. With 106 mobile communication sites, TETRA will cover 81% of Bulgarian territory.This success results from long-term cooperation between the Bulgarian authorities and EADS Defence & Security.On behalf of the Bulgarian Minister of the Interior, Mr. Tsvetan Tsvetanov, Pavlin Dimitrov, Deputy Minister of th...

SIMalliance's members are responsible for nine out of every ten SIM cards shipped worldwideSIMalliance, the global association of SIM card manufacturers, continues to grow with the recent addition of two new members and one strategic partner. The organisation, whose members are responsible for nine out of every ten SIM cards shipped worldwide, welcomed new member Inkript to the fold. Microelectronica, after being acquired by American Banknote, has renewed its membership. And COMPRION has joined...

Fastlane is designed to provide the optimum balance of security, speed and aestheticsIntegrated Design Ltd (IDL) is launching the Fastlane range of entrance control solutions at IFSEC South Africa Securex. The range will be on display on stand E29 from 31st August to 2nd September 2010. Along with introducing IDL and the award winning Fastlane range to the South African market, IDL are keen to find a partner in the region to help increase future sales.IDL designs and manufactures the Fastlane En...

The CBP buses serve as mobile detention centres to transport illegal immigrants to processing centresThis year at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) show, G4S displayed a custom-built fortified U.S. Customs and Border Protection prisoner transport bus. Buses like the one displayed logged 19 million miles last year, transporting nearly one million illegal immigrants under a contract with the U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) to cover all sectors along the U.S.-Mexican border.The CBP...

Andrew's retirement will mark a sad day for the security industry as a wholeThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted with sadness to the announcement of Andrew White's imminent departure from the NSI. James Kelly, BSIA Chief Executive, comments: "Andrew's retirement will mark a sad day for the security industry as a whole. Throughout his four-year tenure at NSI, he has worked tirelessly to restore key relationships with Government and industry stakeholders, and has succe...

G4S offers services including transporting prisoners, courthouse security, operating jails, etc.Attendees at this year's National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) conference and exhibition represent law enforcement agencies from across the country, many facing an unprecedented need to slash budgets and work within limited resources. G4S, a provider of comprehensive security solutions, is showcasing their law enforcement support services at the NSA show to help local agencies by providing significant...

PSDCard™ - a modern, configurable card management system from Professional ServicesLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading provider of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, is extending its partner network and cooperating with the systems house Professional Services GmbH Datentechnik. The company's ID systems are thus available for a wide variety of different operating systems based on the latest LEGIC advant technology.As an OEM provider, Professional Services primarily...

iVENCS is the first in a new generation of 3D-based situation management and integrated control platforms ASL's iVENCS 3D control system debuted at IFSEC 2010 which took place from 10 - 13 May.ASL (Hall 5 Stand D85) unveiled iVENCS, the first in a new generation of 3D-based situation management and integrated control platforms. iVENCS is an infrastructure-scale offering aimed at mission-critical facilities where global disaster recovery and lifelike visualisation of events are...

The Russian warship 'Marshal Shaposhnikov' which undertook the rescue operationsWhen the supertanker 'Moscow University' was seized by Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen in May of this year, the attack could well have ended up with the vessel, its 80,000 tonne cargo of crude oil and the crew being held for ransom for an indeterminate length of time. In the event the pirates were thwarted by the twin facts that this was a vessel well prepared for the eventuality of an attack and in relatively...

Bavak's access control blocker at a site in RotterdamA new joint venture between Bavak BV and ParkSecure has been launched to bring a new range of perimeter security and access control technologies and specialist support services to installers and end-users throughout the UK and Ireland.The Dutch security group Bavak BV already has a large installed-base Europe-wide, with gates, barriers and blockers protecting a number of high profile military and government sites.In teaming with ParkSecure and...

David was awarded the prize for his pivotal role in the development of the Bridging the Gap projectDavid Evans, Project Director - 2012 at the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) was awarded the prestigious Imbert Prize at the Association of Security Consultants' annual lunch. The Imbert Prize is awarded annually for the development of ideas in the advancement of risk and security management, which, in David's case, relates to his pivotal role in the development of the Bridging the Gap...

The screening is done through the TSA's Secure Flight programmeU.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that 100 percent of passengers flying domestically and internationally on U.S. airlines are now being checked against government watch lists through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight programme - the second major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation achieved recently. The announcement comes less t...

AElement is a RFID lock which has been designed specifically for the hotel marketAElement is a new RFID hotel lock from SALTO Systems that provides an enhanced guest experience using online wireless technology.Developed specifically for the hotel market, and with its own dedicated website, AElement allows you to integrate all your physical security needs into one stylish, energy efficient, reliable wire-free system. It enables hoteliers to control the security of their entire building,...

Octavian Security personnel will undertake the NVQ's to further improve its robust offering to clientsDerby based, nationally operating security company Octavian Security, has announced that each of its security officers, managers and administrators are to undertake NVQ's in Customer Service to further improve its robust offering to clients. Some 400 NVQ Customer Service qualifications will be delivered in partnership with Derby College, together with Cleaning NVQ qualifications f...

Magna Carta access control reader ‘Atlas Standard LEGIC'Magna Carta, the largest Dutch cashless vendor, is a new licence partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification and, thus, supports the contactless LEGIC smart card technology. With innovative smart card applications, Magna Carta is a world class supplier of contactless solutions for the education, healthcare, leisure, government and business environment.Magna Carta pro...

The partnership will result in a wide range of access control products based on the secure LEGIC advant technologyLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, expands its partner network with Spain-based SALTO Systems to offer advanced contactless solutions. The partnership will result in a wide range of online and offline access control products based on the secure LEGIC advant technology and respond to the worldwide market's g...

The partnership will enable data mobile to integrate the flexible LEGIC Smart Card technology into its productsdata mobile, the Austrian supplier of hardware and software solutions for security technology, is the new partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd. The partnership will lead to new innovative products - above all in the area of wireless locking systems. Thus with chipbox, data mobile offers a set for simple electronic retrofitting of cupboard, locker and furniture locks for contactless identif...

IFSEC is established as the world's largest annual security eventFor the 38th successive year, IFSEC delivered a first-class event for the international security industry when it took place from 10 - 13 May 2010 at the NEC Birmingham. Established as the world's largest annual security event, thousands of visitors descended on Birmingham to see more than 750 industry-renowned companies showcase their latest developments and take advantage of more than 30 hours of free educational content.Jam...

The seminar analysed recent projects where Fermax's access control solutions were appliedFermax hosted an encounter in Singapore with 200 of their best customers in Southeast Asia. The Valencian manufacturer is number one in the area, with a market share of more of 70% and experience spanning over 2 decades, allowing them to include their cutting-edge intercommunication systems in the most prestigious projects in the area.The seminar, attended by the Singapore technical team along with spec...

The standard has been adopted for DHS's Private Sector Preparedness (PS-Prep) ProgrammeThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the adoption of the ASIS American National Standard for Organisational Resilience for the DHS's Private Sector Preparedness (PS-Prep) Programme.The ANSI/ASIS SPC.1-2009 Standard, titled "Organisational Resilience: Security, Preparedness and Continuity Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use," provides a holistic approach to cost-e...

Both the companies share a similar vision of making secure identity solutions more accessible Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, and idOnDemand, pioneers in smart identification, are partnering to offer a joint solution that consolidates a user's identity across the enterprise. This solution provides customers with the ability to migrate to crede...

SA Maritime Security will rely on a workforce of 170 maritime surveillance specialists in Germany and FranceEADS Defence & Security (DS) and Atlas Elektronik (AE) have decided to consolidate their position in the maritime safety and security market by merging their subsidiaries Sofrelog, acquired by DS in 2006, and Atlas Maritime Security, a spin-off of AE. This joint venture will take the form of a strong and flexible SME tailored to meet specific customer needs in this market. Named S...

Felix incorporates a video door phone, an IP phone, a remote control and an 8" wide touch screen displayOn June 16th in Kranj, smarti® from Tab Systems received another award. This time it was the bronze award for innovation from the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce. The awarded model was the smarti® Felix.Felix was developed with the home/condominium owners in mind who are interested in using automated functions to make their lives easier and more efficient. A video door phone, an IP...

ASIS 2010 will offer more than 180 sessions covering the full range of timely security topics and critical issuesMore than 20,000 security professionals from around the world will meet in Dallas from October 12-15 for ASIS International's 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2010). ASIS 2010, to be held at the Dallas Convention Centre, will offer more than 180 educational sessions covering the full range of timely security topics and critical issues, as well as core security-manageme...

The ACT brand is increasingly becoming the access control product of choice among installers and end usersAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Burrell to the position of Sales Executive for the Northern United Kingdom Region. Ian's appointment further strengthens the UK sales team and he will work with Richard Huison, Southern England Senior Account Manager, and Paul Taylor, UK Sales Manager. Ian has over 15 years experience of working within the s...

The BSIA event provided a platform for industry suppliers to exhibit their products and servicesLeading suppliers and service providers from the information destruction industry were united on 9th June at a conference and exhibition hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)."Since changes to the law have introduced hefty fines for any company found to be in breach of the Data Protection Act, sharing best practice is now more important than ever in our rapidly growing indust...

INDESEC 2010 will be held in Delhi - the headquarters of homeland security decision makers and influencersTo safeguard India from the asymmetric threat of international terrorism, the Indian Government is readdressing its internal security strategy, markedly increasing the budget allocation and fast tracking procurements of homeland security and defence systems. It is within this climate that the next edition of the INDESEC Expo series, will take place in New Delhi from 6-8 September, 2010....

Security in the aviation sector is the prime focus of Transport Security Expo 2010Aviation, maritime and supply chain security professional from around the world will gather in London in September for Transport Security Expo and Conference 2010. The annual event is being held this time around against the backdrop of the abject failure on the part of the aviation sector to prevent Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab from attempting to blow himself up on a Detroit bound jetliner, a continued inability on th...