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Gallagher took pleasure in the success at IFSEC, with award-winning Aperio™ being a part of itGallagher enjoyed great success at this year's IFSEC, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY's innovative locking technology, the award-winning Aperio™. As well as releasing the new Gallagher access reader range visitors to the Gallagher stand were able to view Aperio™ locking technology, named Integrated Security Product of the Year at this year's IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Th...

Enfield Council has invested in Romad RSP-100 lone worker protection devices for staff at the Borough's social care department Social care employees of the London Borough of Enfield can now go about their work safe in the knowledge that help is close at hand should they find themselves at risk.Enfield Council has invested in 100 Romad RSP-100 lone worker protection devices manufactured by Brentwood based Geonovo Ltd, to provide protection for staff who work within various sections of ...

Videx CyberLock provides electronic access and key control nearly anywhere a mechanical lock is present. Retrofitting existing lock hardware is as simple as removing a mechanical lock's key-cylinder and replacing it with the CyberLock electronic cylinder. CyberLock electronic locks, smart padlocks, and programmable keys offer a variety of solutions that can quickly provide the physical security and key control an organisation needs.CyberLock provides tight control of overall access as each perso...

   IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...

  ASSA ABLOY's Aperio™ enables OEM and security installer specialists to offer a cost effective and simple security The award winning Aperio™ technology from ASSA ABLOY, enables OEM and security installer specialists to offer a cost effective and simple security upgrade via a wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems or for new installations, as part of a hybrid EAC system.Ideal for Facility or Security Managers experienci...

BSIA suggests businesses that security measures can indeed be sustainable at the same time as providing considerable cost savingsWith World Environment Day and Recycle Week taking place respectively on the 5th and the 20th to 26th of June, this is set to become the most environmental month of the year. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is therefore reminding businesses that security measures can indeed be sustainable whilst still providing considerable cost savings. Thanks...

Mr. James Quick, is the new President at Senstar Corporation Senstar Inc., a world leader in outdoor perimeter security technology and products, is pleased to welcome two new senior executives to Senstar Inc.'s US operation, including Mr. James Quick, as President and Mr. Kenneth Ribler, Executive Director. Mr. Quick is an accomplished security professional who brings a background of more than eighteen years in the security industry to the company. For the past seven years, he has served...

Corps Security intends to support the Commando Spirit Appeal on behalf of the Royal MarinesCorps Security has announced its intention to support the Commando Spirit Appeal on behalf of the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) and raise £45,000 over the next three years.As one of the leading armed forces charities, RMCTF works to support those wounded and injured, as well as those still serving, by funding decompression activities, homecoming events and memorials. It also provides t...

Videx Security's new Portal Plus is a networkable access control system with Windows based programming and management software. It can support up to 15000 users and an unlimited number of entrances.The Portal Plus allows great flexibility in the design and installation of an access control system, having a modular design and facilities for proximity, bio-access and coded access readers. A range of readers are available, all with the same robust design and including an illuminated "touch t...

  CitySync's ANPR solution is an easy-to-use and reliable system for special access areas Nottingham City Council recently installed a new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) access control system at Broadmarsh Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) to provide contract parking and season ticket holder parking. This will help promote a ‘green city' with tram and bus park-and-ride schemes; it will also help generate income for Nottingham City Council. Broadmarsh MSCP is located in the c...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's IFSEC recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory: See the album with captions

 Cognitec Systems is a leader in face recognition technology and systemsCognitec Systems, a leader in face recognition technology and systems, is pleased to announce its selection by Nero as the face recognition provider for Nero Kwik Media. Nero Kwik Media is a free media management application that makes it quick and easy for consumers to find, organise, edit, play and share music, photos and video clips between a computer, tablets, mobile phones and online social networks.Cognitec's fa...

Nedap now gives three years warranty on purchase of all its hardware products Nedap Security Management announced that it has increased the warranty period on hardware products to three years on new purchases. For many years Nedap has been investing in its leading Security Management platform AEOS, in which system behavior is determined through software rather than hardware. To guarantee innovation, quality and to be able to utilise the full potential of the AEOS software, Nedap is the on...

Griffith University upgraded their Gallagher security integration platform to Command Centre v6.10 It's not often end users express too much emotion about their security systems but Australia's Griffith University say they absolutely love their recently upgraded Gallagher security integration platform.Griffith University has upgraded their Gallagher security integration platform (formerly Cardax FT) to Command Centre v6.10 and installers say it all went without a hitch which is impressi...

Suppliers and manufacturers across Europe are being invited to the EFA meeting in BrusselsManufacturers and suppliers of electric fences across Europe were invited to join the Electric Fence Association, at a special meeting in Brussels on June 27th. The EFA is seeking to widen its membership across Europe as it works towards greater harmonisation of standards in EU markets, explained the founding-director Graham Harper.The association, which already represents the ten leadin...

 iView's modular iGWatch IP platform to deliver seamless integration of Cognitec's FaceVACS(R)iView Systems, a leading provider of loss prevention solutions for the security and surveillance environment, announced its' partnership with Cognitec, a recognised leader in biometric facial recognition technology.iView's modular iGWatch IP platform delivers seamless integration of Cognitec's face recognition engine, FaceVACS(R). Cognitec's software experts have been developing face recogniti...

  Ingersoll Rand announce appointment of JHS Integrated Systems as PegaSys Approved InstallerIngersoll Rand is delighted to announce that JHS Integrated Systems has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The Birmingham-based company 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 the Midlands.P...

 Sepura's Radio Manager is designed to make life easier for radio users  Sepura used the 2011 TETRA World Congress to launch a significant upgrade to its already market-leading Radio Manager radio programming and management tool. The launch will extended still further Sepura's technology leadership in this arena and will provide end-users across sectors such as public safety, military, utilities and transport with enhanced functionality for the management of their radio fleets. The...

  SALTO created success at IFSEC with record number of visitors at its stand SALTO's decision to go for its biggest ever exhibition stand at IFSEC 2011 proved to be a resounding success. "We had a constant stream of visitors to our stand during all four days of the show," said Marc Handels, Vice President Marketing and Sales of SALTO Systems."There were times during the show when there was hardly any room to move around on the stand as it was packed with visitors all...

Safety and security is very much a focus for hotels, not only in terms of guest protection, but also in terms of ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff. All major hotel brands have addressed this need by developing their own standards. This often sees the increasing integration of security, fire and building automation to provide a more effective approach whereby all systems are controlled through one central point. This improves the capability to prevent incidents, as well as...

 ASSA ABLOY has upgraded Aperio according to online access control systems for advanced securityASSA ABLOY Access Control has updated its innovative Aperio escutcheon to work with iClass smart card technology, offering a higher level of security and flexibility to connect with almost any access control system. Aperio has been designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online electronic access control systems, providing end users with a simple and i...

 Contolsoft got an award this year at IFSEC because of Aperio the latest innovattive locking technology from Aperio Controlsoft enjoyed great success at this year's IFSEC, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY's latest innovative locking technology, the award-winning Aperio. As well as Controlsoft's Network IP Access Control Solutions, visitors to stand B45 in Hall 4 were also able to view Aperio locking technology, which was named Integrated Security Product of the Year at this year's IFSEC Secur...

Antoinette F.Modica will be heading the Canadian sales and marketing initiative for Samsung Techwin America  Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, has named Antoinette F. Modica as Canadian Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Modica comes to Samsung after almost 15 years at Panasonic Canada, where she managed the national sales and marketing of various product lines including security produ...

WTD 71 will present on a Multi-Hypothesis Tracking approach at UDT Europe 2011The German Ministry of Defence’s Technical Centre for Ships and Naval Weapons, Naval Technology and Research (WTD 71) will present on a Multi-Hypothesis Tracking (MHT) approach at this year’s UDT Europe, which takes place at ExCeL London from 7 – 9 June.With navies concerned by the diesel-electric submarine threat in littoral and regional checkpoints – yet ever more constrained in the number of...

MIPS represents the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to the Russian market The 17th edition of MIPS (Moscow International Exhibition Protection, Security and Fires Safety) confirmed its position as the largest and most well established exhibition for the security industry in Eastern Europe and Russia, in a market that has recovered well from the economic crisis. MIPS represented the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to...

  11th European Security Conference & Exhibition will begin in April 2012 ASIS International has announced the opening of the call for presentation for its 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition which will take place in London on 15-17 April 2012. The 2012 Conference & Exhibition will kick off on Sunday 15 April with the President's Reception. Over the following 2 days, delegates will be able to attend 33 high-level educational sessions divided over 3 parallel t...

 CEM AC2000 SE would provide Farmer Trading Company in New Zealand with the much needed security cover for its stores  CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products announced that the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been selected to secure fashion department stores in New Zealand. The stores are part of New Zealand owned Farmers Trading Company, (or Farmers as it is widely known) and the AC2000 SE system will be installed by CEM Approved Reseller, Vitag...

  Ingersoll Rand has provided its doorset solutions to a banking facility in LondonA major banking facility in London's Docklands has been refurbished using Martin Roberts Steel Doorsets with Dor-O-Matic compact swing closers from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.Twenty-five steel doorsets complete with a two-hour fire rating have been used  as a direct replacement for the previous Martin Roberts Steel Doorsets installed 18 years ago throughout the lower ground floor and bas...

MOBOTIX T24 IP Video Door Station was awarded an honourable mention in the Best in Access Control category at SIA’s NPSFollowing the success of the MOBOTIX National Partner Conference, the MOBOTIX team descended upon ISC West 2011, the largest event in the United States dedicated to physical security. The three-day exhibition provided MOBOTIX with the opportunity to further evangelise its decentralised approach to surveillance to thousands of show attendees.The MOBOTIX T24 IP Video Door St...

Videx has released a new catalogue that is packed with helpful information on CyberLock electronic locks and smart padlocks. The catalog is FREE and includes an instructive CD on electronic lock and key technology. CyberLock brings electronic access control and audit tracking to mechanical locks simply by removing the lock’s cylinder and replacing it with a CyberLock electronic cylinder. The catalog covers just about everything you’ve wanted to know about this type of access technolo...