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Regular planned preventative maintenance is absolutely essential if a gate is to remain in a safe and serviceable condition The tragic death of a man crushed by a falling metal gate in County Meath, Ireland on Tuesday (July 26) is a salutary reminder to all those responsible for powered gates of the vital importance of regular inspection and testing of powered gate installations. The call to powered gate owners, installers, repairers and maintainers to have all gates checked...

15 companies are in the final round for the Security Innovation Award 2016 There are still around two months until the 22nd edition of the world’s premier fair for security and fire prevention. However, the finalists for the Security Innovation Award have already been nominated. Out of 84 applications, the expert jury chose 15 companies to advance into the next round. Now, they are entering the decisive phase of the prize which is known as the sector’s Oscar. For...

  Abloy’s PROTEC2 CLIQ® offers a patented disc controller structure that requires a moving element in the key Security expert Abloy UK has supplied South Staffs Water (SSW) with a bespoke PROTEC2 CLIQ® electromechanical security system for 91 of its operational sites. SSW supplies high quality drinking water to approximately 1.3m people and 35,000 commercial customers over 1,500 square km in the West Midlands, South Staffordshire, South Derbyshire, North War...

The ASIS event will bring together local businesses, schools, hospitals & community leaders to discuss security preparedness ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced the launch of Security Week, a series of community preparedness and educational events that will be held in conjunction with the organisation’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2016). Nearly 20,000 security professionals from...

Security Center version 5.5 gives administrators greater control and protection of their security infrastructure Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions has announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company’s open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security Center 5.5 offers a new disaster recovery mode, enhanced levels of authentication and encryption,...

Arteco’s event-driven intelligence platform is now integrated with BlueWave’s full host of scalable IP access control systems Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, announces its integration of BlueWave Security access control solutions. BlueWave leveraged Arteco’s Open Connector, an integration platform that make the interoperability between systems and devices and provides an intuitive process to leverage the full...

Dr. Anil Jain received a host of awards for contributions to pattern recognition and biometrics ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, was pleased to host Dr. Anil Jain at its headquarters in Shenzhen, China on June 15, 2016. Dr. Jain is one of the leading pioneers and scientists in the field of biometrics and also serves as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Michigan State...

Boon Edam's extensive range of architectural revolving doors, security revolving doors and turnstiles now on largest public BIM library in America Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announces that its entrance solutions are now available to architects, designers and contractors as Building Information Modeling (BIM) files on the Autodesk Seek library at seek.autodesk.com. Boon Edam Inc.’s BIM files have also been updated...

Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016 discussed ISIS and future terrorist threats Following an increase in terrorist activity across the globe, a record number of security industry professionals gathered in London for Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX) 2016, to discuss how to tackle extremism and prevent future attacks. 9,517 security professionals from 109 countries travelled to London in April for the latest installment of SCTX, which incorporated leading forensic...

BCDVideo developed a custom solution, working with the integrator and school district for over a year Customer challenge A Texas school district encompassing about 100 square miles with 45 buildings and 35,000 students needed to update its video storage capabilities. They received a bond in 2011 giving the police department funding to install, and update the school district video surveillance and access control in all of its buildings and facilities. The existing archit...

Expoprotection brings participants the keys to understanding and anticipating the major changes of tomorrow Expoprotection, the trade show for risk prevention and risk management, will take place 7-9 November 2016 in Paris – Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 1. Held every two years, the event brings together the top experts and the most innovative solutions from two complementary sectors – Occupational, Natural & Industrial Risks and Security & Fire fig...

Datalog integration with Harper Chalice’s network system, SecureBus, allows for the physical detection of PulseSecure™, FenceSecure™ and TriSecure™ Harper Chalice Group has announced that Harper Chalice’s suite of perimeter protection systems now offers full integration to Cortech Developments latest major software version, Datalog 5, Harper Chalice’s suite of perimeter protection systems. Datalog integration with Harper Cha...

Intellicheck Mobilisa was awarded a contract for expanded deployment of Defense ID Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of threat identification and identity authentication, verification and validation technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a federal contract to expand the deployment of Defense ID® at a highly classified federal government facility in the Washington, D.C. area. The $250,000 purchase will increase the ability of security personnel to protect the h...

The BSIA Chairman's Awards awards recognise the significant or lifelong contributions to the security industry Five individuals and teams have been presented with prestigious British Security Industry Association Chairman’s Awards to celebrate the significant contributions they have made to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry.Personally selected by the BSIA’s Chairman, Dirk Wilson, Managing Director at Sector Security Services, the award...

SSW appointed Harper Chalice to secure the pier that allows engineer to access the reservoir intake South Staffs Water (SSW) has improved the security at one of its main reservoirs as part of AMP6, the latest Asset Management Programme in the water industry, using state of the art detection, alarms and fencing systems. HiSec Super10 fencing system SSW appointed electronic and electrified perimeter security system experts Harper Chalice to secure the pier that allows eng...

Since the Brexit vote, some warning signs for the security market have begun to appear Should the United Kingdom follow through with its plans to leave the European Union (EU), there could be a number of consequences that filter through to security industry stakeholders. Short term outlook In theory, the short-term the market outlook for 2016 and 2017 should be relatively unaffected, the UK has yet to activate Article 50, which instigates the formal procedure to leave the EU...

ASSA ABLOY cam action door closers ensure that the doors are light to open while retaining closing power A South Yorkshire District General Hospital has been supplied with a range of hardware by ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions. South Yorkshire hospital is a 500-bed hospital, run by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Each year the hospital treats around 150,000 patients along with 95,500 A&...

More than 1.5 million successful identifications are taking place each month with  FST's IMID access system FST Biometrics,a provider of biometric identification solutions, has announced that more than 1.5 million successful identifications are taking place each month around the world with its IMID access system. In addition, the company announced that it has increased its customer base by 30% in the past 12 months from the financial, corporate, health and real esta...

The award recognises John Davies contribution to promoting UK export initiatives within the security sector John Davies, Managing Director of integrated security manufacturer TDSi, has been awarded the 2016 Chairman's Award for Contribution to Exporting during the BSIA’s Annual Luncheon, which was held at the London Hilton, Park Lane. The award recognises his contribution to promoting UK export initiatives within the security sector, as Chairman of the BSIA Export Counci...

The exhibition in November is expected to attract 70 local and international exhibitors and 2,500 trade visitors Securexpo East Africa, Kenya’s primary exhibition for the commercial and homeland security market, it set to grow significantly. The exhibition and conference will take place from the 8-10 November at the Visa Oshwal Centre and has already substantially increased in size compared to the previous edition. Rise in demand The exhibition in November is expected...

Aiphone’s integration with the Intercom module of Lenel OnGuard allows users to place calls to door stations via the OnGuard Map View or Status Tree Aiphone’s IX network intercom system has been successfully integrated with the Lenel OnGuard security management software platform. The Aiphone IX system provides users with a scalable communication and security system which offers the opportunity to mix and match a large number of door intercom and master stations, t...

Urmet's solution will offer screening of visitors and the ability to integrate with home automation apps Urmet, an international manufacturer of video door entry solutions, has secured the order to supply the latest IP door entry systems for a new development of luxury apartments at a £500 million mixed-use development near Oxford Street in London’s West End. Rathbone Square is a 2.3-acre project consisting of new office space, retail outlets, a public square and 1...

The solution combined biometric fingerprint readers from ievo Ltd with a Paxton Net2 access control system Shetland Facilities Management (SFM) Security have provided Morrison Construction Ltd with a robust access control system utilising the very latest state-of-the-art fingerprint biometric recognition devices for their New Anderson High School and Halls of Residence development at Lerwick in the Shetland Islands. Construction site challenge As main contractor for the &pou...

  David has a vast knowledge of network video operations in access control markets across EMEA Axis Communications, a provider of network video, has strengthened its expertise and service offering with the appointment of David Needham to the new role of UK & Ireland Sales Manager. David, previously a Key Account Manager at Axis, has over 20 years of sales experience working with global security brands. The newly-created role reflects a strategic decision by Axis to pro...

Delta's MP5000 will protect attendees from terrorist vehicle attacks and errant driver mistakes Delta Scientific a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced that Delta MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers were ordered by the Secret Service for the upcoming Democratic Convention running July 25-28 in Philadelphia. As at the GOP Convention this week, the certified crash vehicles will protec...

The command and control room and PSAP market is expected to grow significantly over the next four years The command and control room and public safety answering point (PSAP) market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.1 percent from $5.4 billion in 2015 to reach $7.6 billion in 2020, according to IHS Markit a provider of critical information, analytics and solutions. Major factors spurring market growth include national public safety initiatives like First...

UNION will be exhibiting many of the most popular products including its StrongBOLT® range on stand 75 UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, is exhibiting at the first ever Lockex exhibition. Attending the Ricoh Arena at Coventry, from 16th September to 18th September, UNION will be showcasing its offering on stand 75, alongside other ASSA ABLOY brands; Abloy UK, Mul-T-Lock and Yale. Visitors to t...

The IQTimecard mobile app offers easy access to a 7-day timetable that can be updated automatically The summer months are a peak time for event’s organisers as a holiday atmosphere, hotter weather and sense of freedom encourage people to enjoy more recreational activities than usual. During this busy period, remote workforce monitoring solution IQTimecard is increasing efficiency for UK security firms, helping to keep events in Britain safe over summer. Although ma...

COSEC PANEL LITE is ideal for SMB and SME units where door controllers are connected to a small panel on the Ethernet Matrix COSEC PANEL LITE is a standalone IP based access control solution, ideal for SMB and SME units where door controllers are connected to a small panel on the Ethernet. It does not require any kind of software installation. This small panel manages up to 25,000 users and 255 door controllers, and provides all advance access control features required for foo...

CLIQ is a mechatronic locking system which combines high-end mechanical and electronic security in a broad range of key-operated cylinders The world presents an array of threats to any site’s security. An employee could copy a key without authorisation. A contractor might lose their keys over a weekend. A power outage can temporarily compromise a building management system. Or a data centre may experience an unwanted breach of its physical security. These are all clear a...