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IPSA is also in discussion with purchasers of security servicesThe International Professional Security Association (IPSA) welcomes the Government decision to retain licensing in the security industry, albeit with some changes as to how it is to be regulated. Indeed, as disclosures in the press show, the Government has had a change of heart on licensing, with in some cases press releases changing by the hour, and the industry can be proud of what it has achieved in recent weeks. On behalf of its...

Day two will play host to WiMAX Africa stream, with two new speakers providing fresh perspectivesWhile only three weeks remain before the launch of AfricaCom 2010; final adjustments are currently being made to the conference agenda, with additional speakers adding further variety to an already extensive programme. The supplementary speakers allow for greater representation of the broad telecommunications ecosystem (operators, vendors, regulators, OTT providers), with their topics of discussion r...

The GSA division audited Delta's business practices with the US Government under GSA contract GS07F9982H For the second consecutive year Delta Scientific Corporation has been ranked Exceptional by the US Government, GSA division following their annual audit of Delta's business practices with the US Government under GSA contract GS07F9982H. The categories cover business practices, products, product support, project completions, warranty support and more.

The challengeEast Rand Retail Park (ERP) is an open mall with all retail outlets facing a central car lot. Many prominent South African retail chains have outlets at ERP: Teljoy, Hi-Fi Corporation, Mr. Price, Dischem, Corricraft and Tekkie Town. Whilst the open mall concept makes for convenient shopping and store selection, it is also an easy target for criminals. ERP were experiencing numerous armed robberies after hours. The criminals would arrive on site, armed with AK47s. They would hold up...

 The pending acquisition targets accelerating requirements for converged access control solutionsHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ActivIdentity, a global leader in strong authentication and credential management. The acquisition will widen the scope of HID Global's security industry leadership with incremental capabilities focused on the convergence of...

A screen-shot of the SALTO UK websiteSALTO Systems, world leaders in advanced wire free and wireless access control solutions, has just launched a new co.uk version of their main corporate website.Compiled from material featured on the main corporate site as well as specific sections aimed directly at the UK business community, the UK website offers a wealth of information for security specifiers, security consultants, architects, M&E contractors, end-users and more on the latest access cont...

 Johnson Controls global headquarters holds bright prospects for LEED Platinum certification on expansionA growing number of companies increasingly measure their performance using the triple bottom line indicators of economic, social and environmental impact. Johnson Controls, Inc. demonstrates these values in its products and services, and the construction and expansion of its headquarters campus in Glendale, Wisconsin is providing a showcase for its efforts. Johnson Controls wil...

The Hotel chose SALTO's Aelement RFID hotel lock for its sleek looks and cutting edge designGuests at the RRC Hluboká, a new 5-star hotel and spa complex located in the heart of South Bohemia in the Czech Republic, can now experience the latest in contactless access technology with SALTO's new Aelement RFID hotel lock.The first hotel in Eastern Europe to install Aelement, the RRC Hluboká provides accommodation via 36 elegant and luxuriously appointed rooms where guests can rel...

Tailgate Detector adds an additional security layer to access control systemsLuxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the Security Innovation Award for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology at the Security Essen World Forum for Security and Fire Prevention.The award was commemorated at the presentation ceremony held on the evening prior to the fair on Monday October 4, 2010 at the Messe Essen. Applications were assessed by an independent...

Independent oversight is key to maintaining public confidence in the private security industryThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has called for the Home Secretary to carefully consider the implications of the rumoured abolition of theSecurity Industry Authority (SIA), following recent speculation in the press that the security industry regulator is about to be scrapped. In a letter to Theresa May MP, BSIA Chief Executive, James Kelly, appeals for the Home Office to engage with the...

Extravision specialises in security solutions for military and institutional customers in CanadaHoneywell announced it has selected Extravision Vidéo Technologies Inc. as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems. The programme will provide support services for the Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada-based firm, which specialises in designing security systems for military and institutional facilities, as well as utilities. Having served several Canadian g...

The Airport has automated key security policies with the SAFE software suiteQuantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced that it has deployed its SAFE for Airports solution for the San Francisco International Airport.With the Quantum Secure SAFE for Airports solution, SFIA has simplified the management of their entire badging process by automating manual proces...

King Khalid University Hospital has integrated the AC2000 SE system with a fire alarm systemCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been chosen to secure access to King Khalid University Hospital, Saudi Arabia. The contract was awarded to CEM Approved Reseller, Best InfoTech Solutions. The dedicated university hospital opened in 1982 provides 800 patient beds, over 20 operating rooms and fully equipped/staffe...

PSIA is committed to developing IP specifications for all product segments including IP video and access controlThe Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA), a global consortium of physical security providers focused on promoting the interoperability of IP-enabled devices, is ramping up development of its entire range of IP-based specifications to achieve system-wide interoperability of IP security devices.PSIA is committed to developing IP specifications for all product segments inclu...

Several new access control products from SALTO were launched into the German marketSALTO Systems, together with long term partner EVVA, report that this year's bi-annual Security Essen event was their best ever. With SALTO product representation on their own and the EVVA stand, both companies were consistently busy from the first to the last day of the show.Security experts, specifiers, end-users and security product installers alike made a point of specifically coming to visit both stands...

Nearly 700 companies exhibited a wide array of security solutions for the event's attendeesMore than 20,000 security professionals from more than 90 countries, attended the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, held in Dallas, Texas, October 12-15. Hosted by ASIS, the leading organisation for security management professionals worldwide, this annual forum is the most comprehensive education and networking event in the security industry. "Security practitioners from around the...

The agreement will benefit applications such as access control installations for business and campus sitesLenel Systems International, Inc. and Switzerland based LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, have entered into a license agreement. The relationship allows for integration of Lenel's integrated security solutions with LEGIC advant technology for contactless identification for a wide variety of applications such as ac...

SALTO's access control solution will provide robust and reliable security to the Hargreaves Group SALTO UK and GES Security have won multiple contracts to remove and replace existing access systems in several Hargreaves Group properties in SE England.The Hargreaves Group specialise in commercial and residential property development, investment and management throughout South East England.They have developed over 2,500 homes in East and West Sussex, and developed and retained&n...

SourceSecurity.com was at the tradeshow in Dallas to capture the excitement at many of the exhibitors' booths as they showcased their latest products and innovations. On show were a number of HD and IP surveillance products alongside an array of newly released access control and integrated solutions.  See the album with captions

"Reducing false fire alarms and unwanted fire alarm signals represents a constant challenge in our industry"The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the recent publication of a series of best practice guidelines by the Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA). The CFOA Protocol for the Reduction of False Alarms and Unwanted Fire Signals was launched recently, and represents a significant step forward in the reduction of false fire alarms, affecting both fire an...

The new hospital expansion features a IFC2-3030 fire alarm system and P2000 security management systemForward thinking brings wireless controls, systems integration to new hospital expansionUnion Hospital is the largest provider of health services between Indianapolis and St. Louis, serving West Central Indiana and Eastern Illinois. The hospital strives to meet the healthcare needs of the region through compassionate, efficient and high-quality services. In this effort, Union Hospital embarked o...

Judges commended the security division of Gallagher Group for its innovation, design and manufacturingGallagher Security Management Systems is celebrating success again - this time as the winner of the 2010 New Zealand International Business Awards $10-50 million category. GSMS were announced as category winners at last night's New Zealand International Business Awards, an event which recognises and celebrates companies who are successfully growing their business in international...

ASSA electric strikes were fitted to heighten security to the students' accommodation blocksIronmongery and door hardware manufacturer ASSA was the first port of call for local architectural ironmongers John Planck Ltd. to step up security at Chaucer College when a breach threatened to compromise student safety.Home to over 100 young people, Chaucer College in Canterbury is a residential campus built in partnership with Shumei University, Tokyo. Opened in 1992, the College provides higher e...

Cognitec's biometric face recognition FaceVACS-VideoScan softwareCognitec Systems, - a leader in face recognition technology and systems, is presenting its latest line of products at the Biometrics 2010 being held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London, October 20-21, 2010. Cognitec's presentation includes: A new version of Cognitec's biometric face recognition FaceVACS-VideoScan software: Person identification through video surveillance cameras using multiple cameras in real-time...

 CheckPoint.S, facial recognition technology, from OmniPerceptionUK biometric company OmniPerception is unveiling innovative light immune real-time facial recognition technology for the first time at Biometrics 2010 this week.CheckPoint.S uses OmniPerception's tried and tested face identification technology in a unique way in that it can scan a face in seconds even when the subject is moving and not directly looking into the camera.Developed by experts at the company's UK headquarters, the...

 Accenture's biometric identity matching approach has been recently used by the Unique Identification Authority of IndiaAccenture unveiled a new large scale biometric identity matching solution at Biometrics 2010 designed to help public service agencies accurately verify the identity of individuals, whether for the purposes of detecting potential national security threats or for improving the delivery of government assistance programmes and social services to eligible citizens. Accenture's...

CL-530 Australian knob cylinder from VidexJames McGowan, Videx V.P. of Sales & Marketing spoke at the ASIS ‘Solutions Theater' on October 13 at 11:00 am. McGowan presented an overview of Videx, the company's history, and new product offerings. Audiences learnt more about how the 31 year old company continues to design and manufacture cutting-edge access control products that are shipped worldwide from their headquarters located in Corvallis, Oregon USA.

British Standards PAS 23 & 24 establish a set of enhanced security performance criteria for productsSALTO Systems together with UK Doorsets Ltd have been awarded Pas 23 & Pas 24 Secured by Design status which also encompasses BS EN 10262000, 10272000 and 122112000 European standards. The same door set configuration was also tested to BS 476 pt 22 for FD30 applications and passed with an impressive over burn margin.Secured by Design (SBD) was established in 1989, and is owned by the Assoc...

Over 60 attendees learnt about the latest developments in the Nordic security marketSALTO Systems, world leaders in advanced wireless access control solutions, recently ran its first access control seminar in the Faroe Islands to provide public sector municipalities and schools, architects, engineers and advisors with a hands-on opportunity to explore the performance, functionality and advantages of the SALTO product line. The archipelago consists of 18 islands situated in the heart of the Gulf...

Onity's in-room safeIn line with its commitment to delivering best in class security products that customers can depend on, UTC Fire & Security announced that it will offer its comprehensive range of security products through four primary brands - Interlogix, Lenel, Supra and Onity. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.This follows an announcement in March 2010 that UTC Fire & Security had acquired GE Security. UTC Fire & Security operates thr...