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Brazilian mobile provider strengthens perimeter security of antenna sites with RISCO Group solutions

RISCO's intruder detectors protect the sites while preventing false alarmsA leading Cellular Provider in Brazil required a reliable security solution to protect its numerous antenna sites around the country. With over 8000 antenna sites spread around the country, the company is one of the largest cellular providers in Brazil. Remote control over the systems installed on-site from a Central Control Room was also required.The challengeRemote antenna sites in Brazil are usually located in iso...

Honeywell and SecureWais provide Aldermary House with remotely monitored access control, video and ‘Meet & Greet’ solution

The client Aldermary House is a modern multi-tenanted, multi-story office building located in the City of London's "Square Mile" financial district. Aldermary is part of the office portfolio of the Australian diversified property group - Stockland Ventures. The situation Aldermary House is home to eight different businesses, each operating on separate floors within the building. Visitors would buzz the intercom, be granted entry by a security guard at the main reception desk where they would...

RISCO Group’s integrated security system nullifies security risks at the Lincolnshire County Council’s office complex

ProSYS Integrated Security System together with iWISE detectors are installed in each officeLincolnshire County Council in the UK acquired a new office complex in which they sublease offices to different companies. A leading system integrator in the UK contacted RISCO Group to provide a high-end integrated system solution for the project.The challengeThe new office complex consists of 48 offices located on 3 floors; each floor has 2 areas with 8 offices in each area. Lincolnshire County Council...

Efficient stock control using Axis network cameras

Mission With an annual turnover of 800 million Danish Kronor, IT distributor EET Nordic's logistics centre in Ballerup is a hive of activity requiring optimum control. Every day, thousands of computer products destined for end customers around Europe are transported in and out of the enormous warehouse. In the midst of all the activity it can be difficult to avoid uncertainty and mistakes in connection with individual deliveries. Although it does not happen often, this is always a problem that...

RISCO Group’s integrated security system lends power to remote sites of Chilean Power Utility Corporation

The Corporation selected ProSYS Security System with integrated access control and IPAn important Power Utility Corporation from the central region of Chile required an integrated security system to protect their remote sites. These sites are responsible for power distribution in their region and contain expensive equipment. Vandalism at these sites caused costly damage in the supply, control and transmission of electricity to businesses and households.The challengeThe Corporation's numerous rem...

Integrated security system from Siemens proves to be all-in-one solution for Malaysian real estate property

Siveillance Fusion - Sophisticated technology for comprehensive security Siemens has recently won a contract to provide Siveillance™ Fusion security at a prestigious development on one of the most prized pieces of real estate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Siveillance™ Fusion is the integrated security management solution from Siemens that uses open architecture and protocols to bring together every aspect of security into a single homogeneous system. The system enabl...

Antenna sites of Mexican cellular provider secured with industrial security systems from RISCO

RISCO Group's Remote Site Security Solution was successfully implemented at the antenna sites A leading cellular provider in Mexico required a reliable and cost-effective solution for protecting its remote antenna sites, mainly due to repeated burglary of copper cables and equipment in the facilities. The company also required remote control over the systems installed on-site from a central control room.The challengeRemote antenna sites in Mexico and in Latin America in general are usu...

Secutech Vietnam 2010 - celebrating three years of providing safety and security solutions in Vietnam

Products to be exhibited at Secutech include CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Alarm, management software and moreOver one hundred exhibitors are taking part in Secutech Vietnam, Vietnam's largest trade fair for security, fire and safety which is taking place from 25 - 27 August 2010 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd., a leading integrated media company dedicated to the security industry,...

Security Industry Association announces Leo Guthart and Cecil Hogan as recipients of industry honours

The Awards are to be presented at the Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New York City on November 3SIA, ESA and CSAA have announced this year's recipients of two of the top honours in the security industry: Leo Guthart is to receive the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and Cecil Hogan is to be honoured with the Triton Award at the November 3 Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New York City.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Elect...

G4S is the new distributor for ECKey's access control products range in Israel

ECKey is an established leader in Bluetooth solutions for the Access Control IndustryECKey Corporation has announced a partnership with G4S Israel (Hashmira Security Technologies Ltd.) to exclusively distribute the award winning ECKey product range into Israel. As part of the agreement, Israel-based G4S (Hashmira Security Technologies Ltd.) will support the growing number of inquiries and existing customers of ECKey in the region. This partnership will position G4S and ECKey as the leading playe...

Unveiling a new look for Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry

The new logo of surveillance products maunfacturer, Genetec Inc.Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that its rapid growth and relentless commitment to delivering innovative solutions has led to more global expansion, new product development and the launch of its new corporate image and website. Genetec decided to refresh its visual identity to underscore all the ongoing initiatives that help drive new innovative idea...

Access control cards from LEGIC deployed in bike sharing system in Switzerland

velopass enjoys great flexibility offered by the LEGIC advant contactless smart card technologyIf you want to get around quickly and efficiently in Swiss cities like Lausanne, Vevey, Yverdon or Fribourg, then the hassle of looking for somewhere to park or wearing out the soles of your shoes could soon be a thing of the past. An innovative LEGIC based bike sharing system is taking over Switzerland.It's no secret that if you are taking short trips in the inner city, the fastest, cheapest and most...

General Dynamics UK joins the ever-growing list of exhibitors at homeland security event, INDESEC 2010

General Dynamics is an expert in border surveillance technology and VESPer, its 3D mapping technology, among othersInforma Exhibitions India, in association with ASSOCHAM, will be hosting INDESEC Expo 2010, India's only major exhibition and conference dedicated to Homeland Security, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 6th - 8th September 2010. Officially supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, this event will consist of a 3-day exhibition, a 2-day high level conference and VIP cocktai...

LEGIC appoints Chinese IC card and RFID tag manufacturer as licence partner

Shenzhen Card Intelligent Science & Technology concentrates on IC card and RFID tag productionShenzhen Card Intelligent Science & Technology, Chinese manufacturer of IC cards and electronic tags, is a new licence partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd., a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification. The Chinese card manufacturer will be able to offer to its customers contactless IC cards based on the innovative LEGIC advant technology. The cards will...

EADS equips Romanian officials with TETRA radio communicators to improve border security

A car's licence plate number can be checked directly on location in the database stored in the portable readerRomanian Ministry of Interior and Administration representatives shown state-of-the-art communication capabilitiesStrong cooperation between the Romanian authorities and EADS Defence & Security on border security opens the doorCapabilities of the EADS TETRA network were shown by EADS Defence & Security (DS) during a TETRA Demonstration, in the context of the Romanian border prote...

Cambridge Innovation Centre upgrades to XS4 wireless security system from SALTO

CIC had been exhaustively reviewing its door access control optionsWhen you are located just steps away from the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the most prestigious technical schools in the world, building security and access control is a subject that has to be taken seriously.Cambridge Innovation Centre (CIC) is a full-fledged managed office services facility at One Broadway providing space for growing technology and life sciences companies, professional servi...

Access control software specialist, Brivo, adds more industry certifications to its repertoire

The Type II SAS 70 audit is the only acceptable method for a third party to assure a service organisation's controlsBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software as a Service application for security management, announced that it continues to successfully add industry-recognised certifications that signify the company's leadership in safeguarding customer data. Brivo has received approval for its website to display the TRUSTe EU Safe Harbour Seal, which demonstrates its global commitment to consumer...

Vehicle barricades from Delta Scientific installed at US bases in Afghanistan to improve perimeter security

The DSC7000 beam barricade meets and exceeds Department of State standards for closing time requirements Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that its MP5000 and DSC7000 quick-deploy vehicle barricades will soon be used to defend forward operating bases (FOB) in Afghanistan. A national emergency DPAS (Defence Priority Allocation System) order, issued as part of the Picatinny Arsenal p...

Secutech Thailand 2011 gathers government and industry support

Secutech Thailand will feature the Fire & Safety SeminarSecutech Thailand, a dynamic trading platform for security, fire and safety will take place from 30 June - 2 July 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This annual event is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. and IPEX - International Promotion & Exhibition Co Ltd. Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. is a leading integrated media service provider dedicated to the security industry...

Integrated security systems from RISCO deliver security to the Belgian Post Office

ProSYS Integrated Security Systems will be installed in over 800 branches of the Belgian Post OfficeThe Belgian Post Office, like many other post offices around the world, provides the dual services of mailing and banking to the community. In Belgium there are 1300 national branches; some of them provide mailing and banking services, while others provide only mailing or only banking services.The challengeThe Belgian Post Office realised that in order to serve its customers better it needed to im...

RISCO improves school surveillance in Hong Kong

ProSYS integrated security system is reliable, user-friendly and allows easy expansionRecent increased funding in the Hong Kong Education Department to enhance IT education in the school system resulted in the introduction of PCs, laptops and LCD projectors in over 90% of classrooms. Predictably, these contributed to an increase in break-ins and robberies throughout the school system.The challengeAdvanced security systems, providing a solution to all of the following challenges, were requi...

SIA opposed to bill restricting use of biometrics security solutions in Alaska

Biometric data is defined to include fingerprints, handprints, voices, facial images, iris images and retinal imagesLegislation that would sharply restrict the use of biometric technology in Alaska would have unintended negative consequences and "ultimately result in the use of less secure identity solutions," the Security Industry Association (SIA) warned in a letter to the bill sponsor.The bill (SB 190) from Alaska State Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D-District J) mandates that "A per...

Door security products distributor, Carlisle Design Group, receives the ISO 14001:2004 certification

Achieving ISO 14001 is part of a continuous programme of improvements of the GroupCarlisle Brass and Eurospec, both part of the Carlisle Design Group, are pleased to announce that they have been awarded ISO 14001:2004 certification. This internationally recognised award, for high levels of environmental management, demonstrates the Carlisle Design Group's management commitment to improving the environmental performance of its facilities and its employees. It endorses the company's very impr...

Honeywell’s BMS solution undertakes building security at the West Cheshire College campuses

The Honeywell BMS includes access control and RFID tagging to monitor productivity and movementsHoneywell announced that it has been selected to install an integrated building management (BMS) solution at West Cheshire College's new Chester and Ellesmere Port campuses to manage the operations, provide an improved experience for learners and teachers via innovative learning and assessment techniques, and improve the college's capacity to manage its resources effectively. Designed to support West...

Catch the latest in HD CCTV, intrusion detection and more at Samsung’s stand at Security Essen 2010

Samsung will exhibit new CCTV, IP, access control, video door phone and intruder detection rangesVisitors to the Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. Stand (Number 213 in Hall 2) at this year's Security Essen will have the opportunity to see the latest Samsung security products in the 2010 line-up, including new CCTV, IP, access control, video door phone and intruder detection ranges which can be used together to create a total security solution."Security Essen will provide us with a great opportuni...

Surveillance equipment from ABUS to be displayed at Security Essen 2010

The new round stand design created by ABUS reflects an all-round view of all the innovations in the security sectorOnce again, ABUS KG, ABUS Security Centre and ABUS Pfaffenhain will be jointly presenting their entire range of mechanical and electronic security technology at the 500 square metres Stand 108 in Hall 1. ABUS is using Security Essen to showcase new convergent products combining mechanics and electronics and to present new alarm and video monitoring solutions for the home and small a...

Honeywell Security's integrated system solution provides protection for Gas Extremadura Transportista

The clientGas Extremadura Transportista SL is dedicated to transporting piped gas to the autonomous community of Extremadura. It is a subsidiary of the Gas Extremadura Group with its share capital held mainly by local businesses and shareholders. Gas Extremadura Group is responsible for distributing natural gas to 15 cities in the Extremadura region and has 680,000 metres of distribution network supplying 60,000 service points. Gas Extremadura Transportista currently has a network of 92,120 metr...

Honeywell awards six integrated security systems dealers with the HIS Dealer Service Certification

The programme recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service to end usersHoneywell announced the certification of six dealers to the Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) Dealer Service Certification programme, which recognises security dealers and integrators for providing exceptional service in helping their customers reap the benefits of integrated security systems. "We developed the HIS Dealer Service Certification programme because we recognise that success...

Entelec’s solutions to fulfil safety, security and energy needs of Abu Dhabi building

ADFC will be making use of the Sky-Walker Integration Platform for their surveillance needsAbu Dhabi, the richest city in the world, is growing every nanosecond. Due for completion this year is the Financial Centre, also known as Sowwah Square. This enormous project contains no less than 460,000 square metres of built up area, divided between four office towers, the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, retail space and parking space. Both Entelec as manufacturer and Site Technology as system provider are p...

Entelec and Novadis’ IP surveillance technologies at work in the Ville de Puteaux

The town was in need of excellent security, access and intrusion managementVille de Puteaux, a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France, is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe. It goes without saying this town is in need of some excellent security, access and intrusion management. This is exactly what Entelec will help to achieve, working together with Novadis. The available land area in Puteaux measures 3.19 square kilometre and is inhabited by 44,278 people. This...