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Mayflex has gained certification to the environmental management system standard, ISO 14001Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is pleased to announce that it has gained certification to the internationally recognised environmental management system standard, ISO 14001.The subject of climate change is of great importance, and Mayflex felt it was vital to react to the growing relevance of the issue. Mayflex knew that attaining ISO...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010For the twelfth year running the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010 - the international meeting platform for security, safety and fire protection companies.The exhibition plays a major role in reflecting the security industry worldwide and will be an excellent opportunity for UK companies to showcase th...

Leicester Tigers deploys access control technology, designed and installed by APT SkidataSophisticated people access control technology, designed and installed by APT Skidata, is helping fans of the Leicester Tigers gain a speedy and safe entry to the ground on matchdays­ and avoid the problem of bottlenecks at the turnstiles.The Premiership rugby club, which plays its home games at Welford Road, has already successfully used the technology in a match against the Newcastle Falcons. The...

 SKIDATA's target markets for controlled access have significantly diversified over the yearsSALTO Systems has recently signed a license agreement with SKIDATA AG, for the implementation of their FLEXSPACE RFID technology into SALTO RFID access control products.The development phase of this agreement is now complete, and SALTO is proud to announce that the implementation has been certified by SKIDATA. FLEXSPACE compatible SALTO products are now available.Moreover, thanks to SALTO's "fu...

HID Global's smart cards and brand readers are compatible with McAfee Endpoint EncryptionHID Global, the trusted source for solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that the company's Crescendo® smart cards and OMNIKEY® brand readers have been successfully tested for compatibility with McAfee® Endpoint Encryption. Through its inclusion in the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance™ (SIA), HID Global is recognised among leading security innov...

SiPass access control systems help ensure the highest security standards at Atlantis, The PalmIntegrated solutions are ideally suited to the hotel environment.  Security can be integrated within a building management system (BMS) which is able to monitor and control a wide range of elements in the event of an emergency, from the opening of fire doors and smoke extraction vents to the automated activation of video surveillance systems to locate the source of the danger. At Atlantis, The Palm...

Being able to relax at a resort in your free time entails feeling safe. That's why the Spirit Mountain Casino, located in the state of Oregon in the USA, wanted to ensure the quality and reliability of its surveillance system as it started to expand in early 2007.  Network challenge The gaming facility planned to enhance its complex with an array of event/entertainment centres, conference rooms, and administrative offices as well as a youth centre, all of which would encompass more than 1...

When the need arose for Cannons Health Club to ensure a DDA solution for its main entrance doors for its outlet in Northampton, they turned to Alpro (part of IEC Ltd.) to provide an access solution that fitted the bill.Two sets of external aluminium doors were automated by the use of Alpro "Swift" automatic door operators, along with all the necessary key switches and accessories to complete the project. The doors open and close upon command and the management of the health centre are...

Originally built in 1996, the Palacio do Gelo is one of the largest shopping centres in Portugal and in 2006 underwent a complete renovation with sports, health and conference facilities, in addition to the traditional collection of stores. The renovation sought to create a retail hub in the developing area of the country, aimed at increasing the size and the number of services offered by the mall while improving the retail experience for customers. Hundreds of additional staff were employed and...

System integrator Kapsch BusinessCom AG will become the new business partner of NedapNedap Security Management and Kapsch BusinessCom AG have announced that they entered into a partnership agreement to collaborate on the Austrian security market.System integrator Kapsch BusinessCom AG will become the new Business Partner of Nedap, the Dutch manufacturer of security management and access control systems. The agreement between both parties is aimed at expanding Nedap's activities in Austria. With...

NICE will now secure a total of 56 correctional facilities for one of world's largest prison systemsNICE Systems has received follow-on orders from a large-scale US corrections operation for its NiceVision IP-capable video surveillance solution. NICE received the NiceVision orders for four additional sites of a large-scale US corrections operation. Including these sites, NICE security solutions will now be deployed in a total of 56 of the operation's corrections sites around the country. The sta...

Paul Ramsay, BSIA Export Council Section Chairman, welcomes Mojisola FayokunThe British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Export Council welcomed Mojisola Fayokun, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Nigeria's trade development manager, to their section meeting yesterday to discuss security opportunities in the country.In an excellent presentation, Mojisola outlined the various opportunities available for the UK security industry in Nigeria, ranging from the financial and construction industry...

CRYPTO-MAS received Silver Medal in the Information Security Product of the Year category The value of bringing the Software-as-a-Service concept to the world of password protection has been underlined with CRYPTOCard's latest success at the UK IT Industry Awards 2009, co-sponsored by the British Computer Society. CRYPTOCard's CRYPTO-MAS Passwords-as-a-Service two-factor authentication (2FA) solution was awarded the Silver Medal in the Information Security Product of the Year...

Moneybookers CRYPTO-Shield to provide its customers with the highest levels of secure network accessLeading global e-banking business, Moneybookers has selected CRYPTO-Shield, the two-factor authentication (2FA) solution from CRYPTOCard to provide its customers with the highest levels of secure network access.Moneybookers is an e-commerce business that allows payments and money transfers to be made securely and cost-effectively via the Internet. "As a highly competitive and trusted banking...

High-security finance building installs a new state-of-the art access control system based on LEGIC advantHigh-security finance building installs a new state-of-the art access control system based on LEGIC advant. The LEGIC partner Vitlon Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd and other technology providers supply the reader and system components.The Bank of East Asia Finance Building is located in the financial heart of Lujiazui in Shanghai. The building covers an area of 8128 m2 with a total construct...

Jari Valtonen, Managing Director of Idesco Oy has been selected as Engineer of the YearJari Valtonen has been selected as Engineer of the Year. Valtonen is the Managing Director of Idesco Oy, based in Oulu. The selection was made on Friday 20th November, 2009, by the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland.Headed by Valtonen, Idesco Oy develops remote identification solutions based on RFID technology that are used for access control, vehicle identification, payment systems and logistics among...

Smart locks from SALTO Systems are playing a key role in securing sports facilities at the NUI MaynoothThe University, with over 9,000 students from more than 20 countries, is currently in the midst of an ambitious building programme which will see the library more than double in size, the addition of a new Humanities and Social Sciences Building and new on-campus accommodation increasing the current stock by 50% due to increasing demand.Sports facilities are outstanding and the Sports Centre lo...

SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC WestThe Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC West in Las Vegas in March.The NPS is the security industry's premier awards-based marketing program, and the 2010 event will feature several enhancements, including revised categories that reflect the evolution of the industry and an exclusive space on the show floor where produ...

New senior role ‘reflects tremendous growth opportunity for CRYPTO-MAS  Password-as-a Service 2FA solution'Leading global provider of advanced Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) solutions, CRYPTOCard, has announced the appointment of Lee Ealey-Newman as business development director as the company looks to expand its presence in the important EMEA market. As part of this new role, Ealey-Newman will spearhead the development of a strong partner programme with systems integrators (SIs) acr...

 March Networks will explore the evolving security needs of businesses with other industry executives in a panel discussionMarch Networks® is pleased to join leading business and government leaders in Mumbai, India, on November 26 at the Building Secure Cities for Economic Prosperity and Growth conference to discuss strategies for enhanced corporate and public security. Hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the EuroIndia Centre, the one-day event will take place at th...

Videx Security is delighted to be involved with the Memory 4 Teachers campaignVidex Security, a market leader in door entry and access control solutions, is delighted to be involved with the Memory 4 Teachers campaign. Providing security and deterring unwanted entry into buildings is at the heart of the Videx business and offering protection for schools and their occupants is a very important area for the company.Through its long standing relationships with educational establishments, local auth...

"With only 10 days to print the tickets before we had to start selling them, we were impressed with the excellent re-transfer printing quality and efficiency of the robust Fargo printers: An average of printing two cards with all the security features in just three minutes," customer said.With the escalating attendance and press coverage of the 2008 Miss Universe competition in Vietnam, and the expected attendance of more than 18,000 spectators, the organization's top priority was to i...

 UBM Live is to organize the US Pavilion at IFSEC UK2010 to be held in Birmingham, UKThe U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has granted Trade Fair Certification to UBM Live to organise the official U.S. Pavilion at IFSEC UK 2010, the world's largest annual security event.  The show will be held at NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom, May 10-13, 2010.  It is organised in association with the BSIA, the British Security Industry Association, and supported by...

The House of Representatives establish a new grant program dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plantsThe House of Representatives has passed legislation that includes a key legislative priority of the Security Industry Association (SIA): the establishment of a new grant programme dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plants.The "Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2868) would, among other things, create a wastewater treatment plant securit...

SALTO Systems celebrates the success of its latest "Roadshow Seminar" for security specifiers, designers and end usersSALTO Systems is celebrating the success of its latest "Roadshow Seminar" for security specifiers, designers and end users.Guests attending the 12th November event at the Ramada City Centre Hotel Glasgow, which was co-hosted by SALTO Scotland business partner Allgood Plc and included architects, M&E consultants, security managers and IT consultants, g...

Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system Honeywell has been chosen to assist one of the country's most historic and iconic sports venues implement security measures that will allow it to maintain a free-flowing public setting while providing a safe and secure environment. Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system to ensure better con...

Suprema provided over 120 units of BioStation and BioEntry Plus fingerprint systems at Jinnah AirportCustomer backgroundCAA is a public sector autonomous organisation that works under the Ministry of Defense of the Federal Government of Pakistan. CAA handles all kinds of civil aviation related activities including regulatory, air traffic services, infrastructure and commercial development of the airports. In response to recent international regulation and security requirements on transportation...

Event provided comprehensive offering of products, education and networking for the Northeast security marketThis year's ISC East realised an increase in attendance, contradicting the trending of nearly all security events in 2009. With the official results of the third-party attendance audit still pending, this year's preliminary results showed just over 6,000 buyers in attendance at ISC East, held October 28-29, 2009 in New York City, a 1% increase from the 2008 event. Reflecting the growing n...

IDL has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade in 2009Integrated Design Ltd has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade in 2009. Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea presented Margaret Lauder, IDL's longest serving employee, with the award. He visited IDL's new headquarters in Feltham at a reception for staff and suppliers, also attended by the Mayor of Hounslow, Councillor Paul Lynch.The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are t...

According to SIA, GSA Schedule Programme can offer big savings to local governmentsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched an initiative in which it is asking state legislators to allow local government purchases of security and life safety products through the GSA schedule programme.The General Services Administration (GSA) has long made products available to the federal government at the lowest price through its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) programme. In 2008, Congress passed a b...