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CitySync's ANPR system with FAAC barriers was installed at all entry and exit points to the staff car parkThe Wales NHS Trust Singleton Hospital in Swansea is using a new ANPR barrier control system to manage the parking problems with their staff car park.Previously, the hospital used a swipe card system to allow staff free parking. Unfortunately, the system was being abused with people lending their swipe card to friends to give them access to free parking or parking in there on a day off to go...

Hampshire County Council has upgraded its service to CRYPTOCard's award-winning BlackShield ID platformHampshire County Council has extended its five-year relationship with authentication authority CRYPTOCard to roll-out two-factor authentication for education staff across participating schools in the county.With CRYPTOCard's innovative, user-friendly authentication service, the county's teachers will be able to access education services, such as SIMS.net which holds comprehensive information on...

ICAM smoke detection solution provides reliable detection in a wide array of challenging environmentsXtralis, a leading provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats, announced that its ICAM aspirating smoke detection (ASD) system is being used to provide early warning fire detection in the lift shafts throughout London Gatwick Airport.Lifts are a critical component of building infrastructure, particularly in busy passenger terminals. However, installin...

Over 130 LUL stations rely on ASL's safety critical voice evacuation systems ASL's work with London Underground began in 1993 with the design and development of SIL2 rated matrix control and micro control products for the incumbent providers which were integral to LUL's first generation voice alarm product, including interfaces with the Station Management System (SMS).Following on from this contract ASL became involved in the product design and development of Voice Alarm syste...

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...

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...

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 improved quality and intelligibility of PA announcements are a real benefit to the Norwegian travelling publicIn 2009 ASL Safety & Security were awarded the £1.2m contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the monitored Long Line PA system for the country's national rail administrator Jernbaneverket.Crucial factors in the contract award were the ability of the ASL solution to integrate with the client's passenger information management system and their capab...

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...

AC2000 SE offers the Ministry integrated access control, alarms processing, and photo ID badging systemCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, has announced that the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been chosen to secure access to the Ministry of Finance building, Nigeria. The contract was awarded to CEM approved reseller, ACTI-TECH. The Ministry of Finance, Nigeria oversees various financial and economic affairs of the federal government of Nigeria including...

SCCC selected AES Group to provide a turn-key security system using Aimetis intelligent video management softwareCustomer profile In business for more than 30 years, Siam City Cement has played a significant role in Thailand's development as the second largest provider of cement and mortar in the Kingdom. The company manages several commercial buildings, production plants, kilns, and warehouses. As a publicly traded company, Siam City Cement, is committed to delivering value to all stakeholders...

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...

Security is essential to ensure the safety of people and the smooth running of any eventCommunication network set up in time for the 2010 G8 summit in CanadaCommunication solutions help secure the World Football Cup in South Africa and the 2010 Asian Games in GuangzhouEADS Defence & Security (DS) products and solutions play an important role in several major sports and political events in 2010. The reliable communication systems help those responsible for event security to deliver end-to-end...

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...

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,...

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...

CEM will provide the airport with an IP security solution for access control, biometrics and CCTV monitoringCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that the CEM AC2000 security management system has been installed to secure Changsha Huanghua International Airport, China. The AC2000 system will be installed by Tyco Fire & Security China and will provide the airport with a fully integrated IP security solution for access control, biometrics and CCTV monitoring. Handling approxim...

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...

Access Key & Lock finds the Videx systems easy to install, competitively priced and with good technical back upAccess Key & Lock, access control specialists based in Fareham, rely extensively upon door entry and access control products from Videx for many school security projects. The installation of Videx door entry and access control products prevents children from inadvertently wandering out of the school grounds and also stops visitors or parents from entering school grounds without...

IDTECK's latest innovation, iMDC access control panel, is capable of controlling up to 32 doorsIDTECK, the global leader in RFID and biometrics access control, has announced its latest achievement of being selected to provide access control system for the Turkey Court House project.The on-going Turkey Court House project in Istanbul is estimated to be one of the world's largest court houses as it contains 350 hearing rooms in 340,000 square metres sized main building. During the bidding for this...

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...

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...