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Controlware has been a distributor of IP security solutions since 1997The Optex REDWALL Partner Programme, designed to give end users up-to-date advice on installation and support, has again been praised for enabling installers to achieve the best out of the range, with Berkshire-based Controlware recognising the help it has provided.Controlware has been a distributor of IP security solutions including CCTV equipment, CCTV systems and access control solutions since 1997. It works closely with in...

Gallagher's integrated security system monitors and controls in excess of 80 access points throughout the PortAs it expands its global reach, Gallagher works in close partnership with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to promote its business in key export markets around the world. In a recent collaboration, Gallagher's security systems, implemented by Ports of Auckland, were showcased for Chinese IT journalist Shu Jie, Senior Editor / Reporter for Communications Weekly.During a guided tour of the...

The 25,000 seat arena features a state-of-the-art security system including 55 video surveillance camerasNorth American Video (NAV) has handed over the keys to security operations management, having completed the installation of a state of the art physical security system at the newly built Red Bulls Soccer Arena. Located in Harrison, New Jersey, the Arena is equipped with a mixture of fixed and pan/tilt video surveillance cameras and a card access system with local alarm monitoring at the secur...

"Applying OSIPS to ICAM" provides a detailed analysis of the access control environment specified by ICAMThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has released "Applying OSIPS to ICAM", an application white paper that highlights the role that standards developed by SIA had in the federal government's Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) roadmap document.The ICAM roadmap, sometimes referred to as FICAM when relating to federal government applications, provid...

Set on a peninsula with panoramic views from almost every vantage point, the 600-acre Lough Erne Golf Resort is the ultimate expression in old world heritage and new world luxury. Its two championship golf courses are set on the shores of Lower Lough Erne and Castle Hume Lough.The resort is designed with luxury and comfort in mind, and accommodation comprises 120 guest rooms made up of 53 hotel bedrooms, two Deluxe Suites, two Lakeview Suites and two Courtyard Suites and 25 Luxury Lodges each ex...

Sean Kelly and Jonathan Murray have joined Access Control Technology as Technical Support RepresentativesAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd., is delighted to announce the further strengthening of the Technical Support team with two new appointments. Sean Kelly and Jonathan Murray have both joined ACT in the role of Technical Support Representative. Sean is a graduate of NUI Galway where he completed a degree in Electronic Engineering. Following his graduation Sean worked in the Power Electronic...

CitySync's ANPR system with FAAC barriers was installed at all entry and exit points to the staff car parkThe Wales NHS Trust Singleton Hospital in Swansea is using a new ANPR barrier control system to manage the parking problems with their staff car park.Previously, the hospital used a swipe card system to allow staff free parking. Unfortunately, the system was being abused with people lending their swipe card to friends to give them access to free parking or parking in there on a day off to go...

Hampshire County Council has upgraded its service to CRYPTOCard's award-winning BlackShield ID platformHampshire County Council has extended its five-year relationship with authentication authority CRYPTOCard to roll-out two-factor authentication for education staff across participating schools in the county.With CRYPTOCard's innovative, user-friendly authentication service, the county's teachers will be able to access education services, such as SIMS.net which holds comprehensive information on...

ICAM smoke detection solution provides reliable detection in a wide array of challenging environmentsXtralis, a leading provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats, announced that its ICAM aspirating smoke detection (ASD) system is being used to provide early warning fire detection in the lift shafts throughout London Gatwick Airport.Lifts are a critical component of building infrastructure, particularly in busy passenger terminals. However, installin...

Over 130 LUL stations rely on ASL's safety critical voice evacuation systems ASL's work with London Underground began in 1993 with the design and development of SIL2 rated matrix control and micro control products for the incumbent providers which were integral to LUL's first generation voice alarm product, including interfaces with the Station Management System (SMS).Following on from this contract ASL became involved in the product design and development of Voice Alarm syste...

Dedicated Micros have had tremendous success delivering CCTV solutions to the banking sector in the Middle East, which faces a multitude of threats including fraud, theft and physical attacks on staff and customers. Across the Gulf Cooperation Council area, Dedicated Micros can count 10 major banks - in Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - as customers, the largest has nearly 1000 systems installed. As our CCTV systems are embedded, rather than PC based, they ar...

The SourceSecurity.com team was invited to the IMS Video Content Analysis Conference earlier last month. The conference attracted senior excecutives and decision makers representing companies involved in VCA from around the world, both as speakers and delegates.

The improved quality and intelligibility of PA announcements are a real benefit to the Norwegian travelling publicIn 2009 ASL Safety & Security were awarded the £1.2m contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the monitored Long Line PA system for the country's national rail administrator Jernbaneverket.Crucial factors in the contract award were the ability of the ASL solution to integrate with the client's passenger information management system and their capab...

Benson will be responsible for selling memberships, sponsorships, market reports and other SIA productsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has hired Marc Benson, a salesman with more than 20 years of experience, to join its sales staff.Benson spent 12 years at the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) in Northern Virginia where he rose to the position of Senior Director for Association Sales. While at the NAA, he generated more than $2 million dollars annually selling products that included...

Vsoon Beijing has a strong focus on high communication IP applicationsNedap Security Management and Vsoon Beijing have recently announced their partnership for the Chinese market. Vsoon Beijing will include the AEOS security management system in its product range. AEOS consists of standard hardware and software components that can be used to create custom-made security solutions. AEOS fits perfectly in the product portfolio of Vsoon Beijing. Vsoon Beijing has been active in the security mar...

At the NSA show, G4S highlighted its mission to provide a range of private security solutionsThis year at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) exhibition, G4S, a leading supplier of comprehensive security solutions, displayed a specially fortified 15-passenger transportation van. G4S is helping out under a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport removable aliens using these fortified vans. By driving aliens in custody to processing centres, or any other...

RFID Europe 2010 conference and exhibition covers active and passive RFID and all the applicationsThe booming RFID business in 2010There is money in RFID. Alanco Technologies, which provides RFID-based inmate tracking systems, announced sales increased 42 percent to $19 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. The US Army continues to place the world's largest RFID contracts at around $500 million each and many smaller orders that are still substantial. For instance, in October 2009, Sav...

The radio network is currently in use with the Bulgarian public safety forces, fire brigade and border police users The Bulgarian Deputy Minister of the Interior witnesses the demonstration. With 106 mobile communication sites, TETRA will cover 81% of Bulgarian territory.This success results from long-term cooperation between the Bulgarian authorities and EADS Defence & Security.On behalf of the Bulgarian Minister of the Interior, Mr. Tsvetan Tsvetanov, Pavlin Dimitrov, Deputy Minister of th...

SIMalliance's members are responsible for nine out of every ten SIM cards shipped worldwideSIMalliance, the global association of SIM card manufacturers, continues to grow with the recent addition of two new members and one strategic partner. The organisation, whose members are responsible for nine out of every ten SIM cards shipped worldwide, welcomed new member Inkript to the fold. Microelectronica, after being acquired by American Banknote, has renewed its membership. And COMPRION has joined...

Fastlane is designed to provide the optimum balance of security, speed and aestheticsIntegrated Design Ltd (IDL) is launching the Fastlane range of entrance control solutions at IFSEC South Africa Securex. The range will be on display on stand E29 from 31st August to 2nd September 2010. Along with introducing IDL and the award winning Fastlane range to the South African market, IDL are keen to find a partner in the region to help increase future sales.IDL designs and manufactures the Fastlane En...

The CBP buses serve as mobile detention centres to transport illegal immigrants to processing centresThis year at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) show, G4S displayed a custom-built fortified U.S. Customs and Border Protection prisoner transport bus. Buses like the one displayed logged 19 million miles last year, transporting nearly one million illegal immigrants under a contract with the U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) to cover all sectors along the U.S.-Mexican border.The CBP...

SCCC selected AES Group to provide a turn-key security system using Aimetis intelligent video management softwareCustomer profile In business for more than 30 years, Siam City Cement has played a significant role in Thailand's development as the second largest provider of cement and mortar in the Kingdom. The company manages several commercial buildings, production plants, kilns, and warehouses. As a publicly traded company, Siam City Cement, is committed to delivering value to all stakeholders...

Andrew's retirement will mark a sad day for the security industry as a wholeThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted with sadness to the announcement of Andrew White's imminent departure from the NSI. James Kelly, BSIA Chief Executive, comments: "Andrew's retirement will mark a sad day for the security industry as a whole. Throughout his four-year tenure at NSI, he has worked tirelessly to restore key relationships with Government and industry stakeholders, and has succe...

AC2000 SE offers the Ministry integrated access control, alarms processing, and photo ID badging systemCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, has announced that the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been chosen to secure access to the Ministry of Finance building, Nigeria. The contract was awarded to CEM approved reseller, ACTI-TECH. The Ministry of Finance, Nigeria oversees various financial and economic affairs of the federal government of Nigeria including...

G4S offers services including transporting prisoners, courthouse security, operating jails, etc.Attendees at this year's National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) conference and exhibition represent law enforcement agencies from across the country, many facing an unprecedented need to slash budgets and work within limited resources. G4S, a provider of comprehensive security solutions, is showcasing their law enforcement support services at the NSA show to help local agencies by providing significant...

PSDCard™ - a modern, configurable card management system from Professional ServicesLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading provider of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, is extending its partner network and cooperating with the systems house Professional Services GmbH Datentechnik. The company's ID systems are thus available for a wide variety of different operating systems based on the latest LEGIC advant technology.As an OEM provider, Professional Services primarily...

Security is essential to ensure the safety of people and the smooth running of any eventCommunication network set up in time for the 2010 G8 summit in CanadaCommunication solutions help secure the World Football Cup in South Africa and the 2010 Asian Games in GuangzhouEADS Defence & Security (DS) products and solutions play an important role in several major sports and political events in 2010. The reliable communication systems help those responsible for event security to deliver end-to-end...

iVENCS is the first in a new generation of 3D-based situation management and integrated control platforms ASL's iVENCS 3D control system debuted at IFSEC 2010 which took place from 10 - 13 May.ASL (Hall 5 Stand D85) unveiled iVENCS, the first in a new generation of 3D-based situation management and integrated control platforms. iVENCS is an infrastructure-scale offering aimed at mission-critical facilities where global disaster recovery and lifelike visualisation of events are...

The Russian warship 'Marshal Shaposhnikov' which undertook the rescue operationsWhen the supertanker 'Moscow University' was seized by Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen in May of this year, the attack could well have ended up with the vessel, its 80,000 tonne cargo of crude oil and the crew being held for ransom for an indeterminate length of time. In the event the pirates were thwarted by the twin facts that this was a vessel well prepared for the eventuality of an attack and in relatively...

Honeywell's new seismic sensing capability combined with the Galaxy Dimension security solution provides a compelling new proposition for banks and financial institutions enabling them to fully protect their assets in a cost effective, user-friendly solution.  With the addition of the seismic sensing capability to its intrusion features, Galaxy Dimension now protects any high value storage units ranging from vaults, safes and fixed ATMs to more portable items such as portable ATMs, ticketi...