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IFSEC Security Industry Awards runs alongside the IFSEC exhibition, making it the social event for the entire industryConcept Smoke Screen's Anti-Raid Window Display System has been short listed for an award at the IFSEC Security Industry Awards 2010 in the Security Project/Installation of the Year category.The installation of Smoke Screen products into jewellery display windows has revolutionised the defence of an industry currently under the shadow of increasingly violent daytime attacks. Wher...

It is very disappointing to see that such outdated views of security personnel are still alive and well in modern societyThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has hit back at claims made by Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson that security officers are "pretty much useless."Writing in his recent Sunday Times column, Clarkson asserted that security officers are a "waste of time" whose main function in life is "making the lives of normal people a little bit more...

IFSEC 2010 will host the "Secure the World with Taiwan Security Products" press conferenceExecutives of some of the world's leading suppliers of security products will present cutting-edge technology and discuss industry trends at the "Secure the World with Taiwan Security Products" press conference in Birmingham this year during the IFSEC 2010 exhibition. The presentations will take place from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at Concourse Hospitality Suite 19, NEC Birmingham on May 11. Membe...

Hailed as Africa's engine for growth, West & Central Africa accounts for 35% of Africa's mobile subscriptionsFollowing 2 exceptional years in Nigeria, West & Central Africa Com, which is a telecoms conference and exhibition, returns to Senegal. Driven by increased competition from new entrants and a growing broadband market, Senegal has undergone exceptional growth to become the region's 3rd largest telecoms market. This growth offers a great case study for the opportunities and challeng...

The Intelli-M product line delivers robust access control over a corporate network using eIDCinfinias, LLC announced the signing of Security Equipment Supply, Inc. (SES), Earth City, Missouri, as a distributor for the Intelli-M access control products in the United States. The Intelli-M product line delivers robust access control over a corporate network using eIDC, a PoE single door controller, managed by Intelli-M Access, a browser based management software that employs a framework which facil...

CBP officials establish security criteria for identifying and screening high-risk containersDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano visited Barcelona, Spain, to tour Container Security Initiative (CSI) operations and meet with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at the Barcelona seaport to view firsthand CBP's close working partnerships with Spanish customs officials to efficiently protect high-risk U.S.-bound cargo against terrorist threats."The inte...

Pirean holds 13 of IBM's A, AA and AAA Tivoli accreditations spanning security and IT service deliveryPirean, a leading delivery partner for IT security and service management, has become the world's most certified IBM Tivoli Partner after an aggressive 18 month period of investment in training and certification across their Consulting and Managed Services business.According to Marti Lombardi, IBM Tivoli Technical Business Partner Enablement Manager: "As of the end of March 2010, Pirean is...

Videx is introducing new door entry systems which include a voice and video over IP systemAt IFSEC 2010, Videx Security has many new products on show at Stand B12, Hall 4. These include the Krystallo Apartment Station that builds on the success of the Eclipse and offers touch sensitive operation and programming with OSD (on-screen display) as well as improved aesthetic design. Both flush and surface mount versions are available and its ultra-low profile is well suited to high-end domestic applic...

Secretary Napolitano will try to ensure resilient and secure commerce through the Container Security InitiativePress Secretary Clark Stevens said: "Secretary Napolitano will travel to Madrid, Spain, on April 8-10, to participate in the U.S.-European Union Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Troika meeting, where she will discuss international cooperation to protect against terrorism and trans-national crime. Secretary Napolitano will assess progress made on the joint declaration on strengt...

The BSIA will continue to serve their members and promote quality security measuresFollowing the announcement of the next General Election, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is urging the major political parties to engage with the security industry and consider its needs as part of their election manifestos in the run up to 6th May.Working with the Government has long been at the heart of the BSIA's activity and the Association is proud to maintain good relations with key decision...

The Security 5K event highlighted the great sense of community and generosity of the security industryThe inaugural Security 5K/Mission 500 Charity Run in Las Vegas on the second day of ISC West raised more than $30,000 to benefit Mission 500, a charitable organisation engaging security professionals to sponsor children in need through the World Vision organisation. Proceeds from the March 25th event will sponsor 90 children for a full year - providing food, water, education, healthcare and most...

AMAG Technology offers intelligent networked solutions scaled to manage security management challengesCNL, a world leader in developing physical security information management (PSIM) software, announces it has formed a strategic technology partnership with AMAG Technology, a leading security management and video solution provider.AMAG Technology offers intelligent networked solutions scaled to manage security management challenges from small, remote facilities to multi-national organisations lo...

The industry's only airport specific access control solution - the CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) systemCEM Systems, a brand of Tyco Security Products, will showcase its latest industry innovations at the Airport Show, Dubai. The exhibition takes place on 25th to 27th April at the Airport Expo, Dubai. On display will be the industry's only airport specific access control solution - the CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) system. "With 25 years experience working in consultation with airports,...

At IFSEC, Paxton will show how they use IP, wireless and battery powered door control units for Net2Paxton will be showing their dazzling selection of designer readers and their smart range of access control units at IFSEC, Stand E20, Hall 5, 10 to 13 May 2010.Visit Paxton at IFSEC 2010 to see the fantastic new additions to their product range. This year Easyprox nano joined Net2 plus, Net2 nano and Net2 classic to create a range of access control units so versatile they are ideal for a range of...

ACT will show how its product range exceeds expectations for VoIP  door entry and IP access control solutionsAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd will be exhibiting at IFSEC (Hall 4 stand E140) as part of the Intelligent Integration Zone which is a new feature for 2010. The Intelligent Integration Zone will allow visitors to observe active integration as seven different companies integrate their technologies. With ACT providing access control, the zone will also include perimeter intrud...

Demonstrations of Commend security and communications products will be available at IFSECAt IFSEC 2010, Commend UK, the integrated intercom solutions provider, will launch the Intercom 2.0 ‘Series WS' range of highly reliable wall mounted intercom stations to the security market.Series WS includes a family of innovative vandal resistant Intercom units, which bring together the latest in sound, vision, control and design technology. The units are designed to enhance safety and security in p...

The NPS is the premier awards-based marketing programme in the security industryIris on the Move from Sarnoff won the Best New Product Award at the Security Industry Association New Product Showcase. Iris on the Move is an iris recognition device that can capture an iris image at a distance of as much as 10 feet while an individual is in motion and allows a throughput of as many as 30 people per minute.CyberKey Vault from Videx received the Judges' Choice Award, which recognises an entry that of...

The event brought together businesses to examine issues of security, counter-terrorism and business continuityManchester businesses were given a valuable insight into ways they can better protect themselves against security threats and assist in countering terrorism and business continuity issues at the annual Manchester Security exhibition and seminar.The event, held on 24th March, played host to around 200 delegates from the police, local authorities and a range of businesses including banks a...

Chubb has to install a solution that includes fire alarm, disabled refuge, PA, intruder alarm and toilet alarmsChubb has won a contract with the Bulwell Academy, Nottingham, to supply an integrated fire and security alarm system. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.M&E contractor on the project is Balfour Beatty and it specified Chubb to install a solution that includes fire alarm, disabled refuge, PA, intruder alarm and toilet alarms.The...

Napolitano travelled to Mexico to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standardsU.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Janet Napolitano, joined with Mexican Interior Secretary, Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to sign two arrangements to bolster aviation and border security between the United States and Mexico at the Mérida U.S.-Mexico High Level Consultative Group meeting - further expanding ongoing cooperative efforts to crack down on violent...

Glassgate 250 comes with even more entrance control features than the previous Fastlane systemThe new Fastlane Glassgate 250, manufactured by Integrated Design is on display on their stand B127 in Hall 4 at IFSEC. The Fastlane Glassgate 250 is a state-of-the-art speed gate that combines infrared detection sensors with glass barriers. The Glassgate's bi-directional swinging glass barriers intelligently control traffic flow whilst maximising throughput and the infrared tailgate detection offers ex...

Q1 Labs is a rapidly growing security intelligence software companyEnterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced details of a new inward investment project on the second day of Invest Northern Ireland's strategic mission to the US.Q1 Labs Ltd., a global developer of security intelligence solutions headquartered in the US, is to establish its European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Belfast, creating 50 high quality jobs. Q1 Labs is a rapidly growing security intelligence softwar...

IPervoice is the first digital, all Cat5e door entry and access control systemIntegration and innovation make IPervoice unique. Using IP topology i.e. a standard computer LAN network installation with RJ45 connections takes IPervoice to new levels of professionalism within the door entry industry.Since its introduction to the market, Urmet has converted over 2000 apartments to IPervoice. The first site was converted in July 2009 by demonstrating to the developer and installer the overall cost sa...

Smaller size of the security lockers delivers added flexibility in design configurationsDelivering new capabilities for securing, tracking and controlling valuable items, Morse Watchmans introduced the new SmartKey locker module, displayed at ISC West 2010, as an addition to its successful line of SmartKey locker solutions for storing valuable objects. The SmartKey locker module is designed with a smaller footprint - half the depth of the standard locker - and can be used in any of the modular K...

RISCO Service Platform is a single environment for all access control, video surveillance and alarm needsRISCO Group, a leading provider of Integrated Security Solutions, will be exhibiting its growing portfolio of innovative Security Solutions at IFSEC UK 2010 May 10-13, in Stand D10 at the entrance to Hall 4. Several breakthrough products and solutions will be launched and exhibited for the first time. Visitors to RISCO Group's stand will be able to experience the SynopSYS Integrated Security...

The research and collaboration will bring exciting developments in the field of civil safety and securityAdvanced Integrated Systems (AIS) and the German Research Institute for the Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) will work together on integrated solutions for civil safety and security, it was announced. The two entities are presently co-exhibiting innovative concepts, solutions and products at the International Security and National Resilience Exhibition and Conference ("ISNR"). AIS is...

CRYPTO-MAS positively identifies individuals before giving them access control to applications, data and networksCRYPTOCard, the authentication authority, has been named Managed Service Provider of the Year at this year's Network Computing awards with its CRYPTO-MAS service. Demonstrating its growing dominance in this area, it is the second consecutive year that CRYPTOCard has won the award, which is voted by readers of the publication. "A successfully managed service is a true combination...

Paul joins Integrated Biometrics with over 10 years of biometric and identity management industry experienceIntegrated Biometrics is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Frasca, a veteran of the biometric industry, to its team as Senior Vice President of Global Sales.  Paul Frasca joins Integrated Biometrics with over 10 years of biometric and identity management industry experience. As Global SVP of Sales, he will operate from the company's Northern Virginia branch office and expa...

The offering allows customers to use their contact-less credentials for more than just access controlIngersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contact-less cards and readers, and Access Smart, LLC, a leading provider of secure password management solutions, are partnering to offer customers secure password management combined with access control. These solutions provide users with the convenience of never hav...

PROTECT 2010 promotes enhanced preparedness, response, rescue and recovery mechanisms for firmsIn the light of expected increase in frequency and degree of natural disasters arising from climate change, lifeline institutions such as local governments, schools, hospitals, housing, commercial buildings, and hotels need to pay close attention to preparedness, response, rescue and recovery mechanisms. An exemplary record of safety is equivalent to saving lives. Likewise, critical infrastructures and...