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  Lyon Saint Exupery airport will get support from Sepura TETRA terminals for its communication network  Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport has selected Sepura TETRA terminals for its radio and communication needs following the recent deployment of a new digital communications system that replaced four legacy analogue networks. Alongside seamless voice and data communications for operational, public safety and security staff, the new shared TETRA network delivers impressive lone-worker pr...

  Ivan Dimitrov, Director of Department Communication and Information Systems Ministry of Interior A consortium of Cassidian and Ericsson successfully completed the Schengen project for development of the TETRA radio network in Bulgaria. Following this latest extension, the secure radio communication network now includes a further 50 fixed and three mobile TETRA base stations. This has doubled the size of the network to 111 TETRA base stations.The Bulgarian public safety forces, partic...

 Conference programme brings along more than hundred security experts under one roof across six streamsCounter Terror Expo taking place on the 19 - 20 April, Grand Hall, Olympia, London has announced that the much awaited 2011 conference programme is now live.Counter Terror Expo's carefully researched conference programme brings over one hundred world renowned issue specific experts together across six streams to deliver insight, analysis and perspective to the threats faced, across fo...

  New face of American Fibertek website would make downloading of trial software and other materials easilyThe industry's premier go-to website for professional security transmission solutions American Fibertek website has expanded its product page offerings to include highlights of the company's most recent introductions. Additionally, the mechanics for downloading trial software and other technical materials are now easier and more convenient to use.According to Jack Fernandes, CEO a...

 Shoden's QuickRecover solution allowed Sainsbury's to significantly improve its Disaster Recovery process Shoden Data Systems UK, an innovative provider of server and data storage solutions announced that it has helped retail giant Sainsbury's plan and implement a highly resilient, high-performance backup strategy for mainframe and open storage. As a result the retailer has lowered the cost, footprint and energy consumption of the 250 TB of backup data hosted within its IT infrastructure,...

  2011 Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit will look into the security industry's public policiesBill Kristol is founder and editor of The Weekly Standard and is a highly-regarded conservative commentator for "Fox News Sunday" and The Washington Post. He served as chief of staff to Vice President Dan Quayle and to Reagan Administration Education Secretary William Bennett. He is the author of several books and serves on the board of trustees of the...

   Ronnie Pennington joined Altronix as National Accounts Manager and would help in strengthening customer support Altronix announced the creation of a National Accounts Manager position that enables the company to best support its expanding line of systems-based power products. The company has tapped security industry veteran Ronnie Pennington to join Altronix in this position. "The addition of Ronnie as National Accounts Manager will help Altronix better serve our expanding clie...

 CRYPTOcard's CRYPTO-MAS has been implemented to secure the global digital identity of Mimecast's 300 employeesLeading unified e-mail management firm Mimecast has enhanced security across its business by adopting CRYPTO-MAS, CRYPTOCard's cloud-based two factor authentication solution. CRYPTO-MAS has been implemented to secure the digital identity of Mimecast's 300 employees globally, ensuring that only authenticated users can access company data. Mimecast manages millions of emails and docu...

   DESKO has chosen HID Global's RFID module for mobile border control identity checking system HID Global, trusted worldwide leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its RFID reader module has been chosen by DESKO for its Personal Identification Mini Dock (PIMD) identity-checking system.  Jointly developed with  Panasonic, the system is designed for border-control, policing and other security applications, and includes a...

  ACT will showcase its range of access control and door entry solutions at Intersec 2011 in DubaiAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. will be exhibiting at Intersec 2011, the premier exhibition of security technology products and services in the Middle East.ACT will be showcasing their wide range of access control and door entry solutions including the ACT pro product suite. The ACT pro products include IP based door controllers and readers based on Mifare reading technologies, includ...

 HubWay UTP Transceivers provide long distance video surveillance solution in a metro complex in ChicagoWhen Altronix designed their HubWay UTP Transceivers, the objective was to provide an integrated system solution to send high quality video over long distances via structured cable. Since their introduction, Altronix HubWay Series has quickly gained traction for video surveillance applications in large multi-use complexes and campus applications where cameras are deployed over long d...

 SIA's New Product Showcase (NPS) has expanded the number of product categories to 30 For more than three decades, the NPS has been the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry. The number of categories in which products may be entered has been expanded for 2011 to nearly 30 to reflect technological changes in the security industry. Judging panels composed of industry experts will select winners in each of these categories and will present the Judges' Choice Award and...

 Paul Taylor, Samsung Techwin's new Access Control Business Development Manager for UK and IrelandSamsung Techwin Europe Ltd. has recruited Paul Taylor as its Access Control Business Development Manager for the UK and Ireland. Paul, whose career in the electronic security industry spans eighteen years, has for the last two and a half years worked for ACT (Access Control Technology) where he was Sales Manager. He has previously performed sales roles within the access control divisions of Sie...

  Keyways Ltd. has been granted installer status by Ingersoll Rand for its PegaSys Intelligent Control System Ingersoll Rand is delighted to announce that Keyways Ltd. has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The company, based in Manchester, 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 th...

 SightLogix® based in New Jersey United States is a leading manufacturer of intelligent video surveillance systems SightLogix® President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate the Security Industry Association's (SIA) CFATS online town hall meeting on January 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm. The educational webcast will offer best practices for companies and organisations involved in security at high-risk chemical facilities tasked to meet the government's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism S...

 Honeywell Galaxy Dimension gave OBI the security system fulfilling both the access control and intrusion functionsWith over 550 retail outlets worldwide, OBI is a leading brand in the building and DIY sector across Europe. Founded in Germany 40 years ago, the company now employs around 38,000 staff. OBI began its international expansion in Italy in 1991 and now employs over 1,700 staff across 47 stores with floor spaces ranging from 2,000 to 7,000 square metres and a total floor...

  PSIA's Executive Director Dave Bunzel stressed on the rising trends of market shifting towards IP products The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance presented on the need for standards to attendees at China Security 2010. One of the important messages, delivered by the organisation's executive director Dave Bunzel, is that the market is shifting rapidly to IP products, which offer significant benefits in sharing critical security information.PSIA, with its systems approach to i...

   IMS Research forecasts high growth for the Chinese security systems integration market by 2014The Chinese security systems integration market was estimated to be worth $6.2 billion in 2010 and is forecast to grow to over $13 billion in 2014, according to the latest report from the IMS Research, The China Market for Security Systems Integration - 2011 Edition, published by IMS Research in January 2011.For the Chinese security systems integration market, the revenue generated fro...

   President Obama signed into law legislation backed by Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition President Obama signed into law legislation backed by a Security Industry Association (SIA)-led coalition that will provide electronic security companies relief from an onerous and misguided energy efficiency requirement.The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 requires electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-load" mode. The la...

 RISCO Group's Wireless Barrier Beams  came first in 'Friendly Product' category of Security & Safety Awards in ItalyRISCO Group's Wireless Barrier Beams received renowned recognition when it won 1st place in the "Friendly Product" category of the Security & Safety Awards. The awards ceremony took place at Italy's Sicurezza 2010 exhibition, where RISCO Group displayed its comprehensive line of security solutions. The prestigious award highlights th...

 Buy RISCO Outdoor Solutions and win an Outdoor Adventure  RISCO Group, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions, is launching an unprecedented "Outdoor Adventure" contest, where customers who purchase RISCO Group outdoor solutions have a chance to win an incredible group journey. 15 winners will be flown to a beautiful destination, where they will meet fellow installers and dealers of RISCO Group solutions from around the world, and have the opportunity to...

  South Korea based biometrics manufacturer IDTECK will hold a training session in Dubai for its clients IDTECK, South Korea based RFID and biometrics manufacturer is to hold a training session in Dubai for its valuable buyers and distributors. Participants will be invited from all over the world to attend this annual event. The main focus of this training session is to offer the opportunity for the buyers and distributors from different regions to present their product applicat...

  S3020f is one of the CEM IP portable wireless card readers which ensure safety and security within the premises CEM Systems, in partnership with Approved Reseller ACTI-TECH, will exhibit innovative security solutions at IFSEC West Africa. CEM will display advanced IP card readers and controllers, including the new DESfire smart card reader and controller. CEM will also demonstrate the video integration capabilities of the powerful CEM AC2000 security management syst...

   LaserCard has been acquired by HID Global Solutions, which is a leader in secure identity solutions HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY's pending acquisition of LaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of secure ID solutions, represents an important advancement in HID Global's worldwide market position in the government sector and will significantly expand its portfolio of technol...

  iVENCS 3D control system at City Thameslink station will analyse voice, data and video as per the requirement ASL Safety & Security has delivered its iVENCS 3D control and supervisory platform at City Thameslink train station in London as part of the Thameslink programme. iVENCS is a sensor and event fusion environment in which voice, data and video can be filtered, analysed and directed from the full range of subsystems used at transport hubs. At...

 Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan system based on facial recognition will upgrade the security at Canadian Tire locations Cognitec Systems - a leader in face recognition technology and systems, is pleased to announce its selection by Razko Security as the face recognition provider for Canadian Tire locations. Specifically, Cognitec's software is used to automatically scan live video from cameras installed at store entrances, detect faces and check for possible matches in a database of...

 SSG and Cortech have been upgrading the existing security operations for the UK Border Agency in recent monthsThe UK Border Agency (UKBA) is responsible for controlling migration into the UK.  They manage border control for the UK, enforcing immigration and customs controls. Security Services Group (SSG) and Cortech Developments have worked with the UKBA over a number of years managing their evolving security requirements.  SSG operates as a business unit within Defence Esta...

 PSNA President Bill Taylor, elected as member of the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association Panasonic System Networks Company of America (PSNA) announced that its president, Bill Taylor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Association (SIA).The leading trade group for businesses in the electronic and physical security market, SIA protects and advances its members' interests through a variety of pro-active activities including...

 Security Printing 2011 will highlight the latest data and expert insight in security printing technologiesPira International are pleased to announce that Andreas Reisen, the Head of "Passports and Identity Documents, Identification Systems" Division in the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Germany, will be speaking at Security Printing and Alternative Solutions in Central & Eastern Europe and Russia 2011, taking place 25-27 January 2011, in Zagreb, Croatia.Mr Reisen...

Uwe Karl, BT Head of Airport Solutions at Siemens, addresses some of the security issues faced by airports Q: Can you tell us more about the security solutions Siemens has to offer? The main focus for Siemens is an integrated approach to airport security, one that seeks to recognise all the threats throughout the process rather than looking at them simply in isolation.  This means considering all the angles, from the perimeter protection of the airport through to preventing thefts f...