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RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, will be presenting its industry leading solutions at IFSEC, May 12 - 15 2008 in Birmingham UK (stand 16180, hall 18).  On exhibit will be SynopSYS integrated security & building management software, the ProSYS.FreeCom security system with dual-path communication, the new Agility™ 2-way flexible wireless solution, and a new access control solution - the MaxiMate.SynopSYS™ is a sophisticated software solution th...

Intrepid Security has retained the consultancy services of Barry Vincent.Barry is an extremely experienced security professional.  A former police officer, he has previously held the position of Head of Security of the distribution and supply chain for Tesco.  More recently, he had responsibility for Tesco's business continuity and crisis management arrangements, developing scenario planning and training for operational directors.Commenting on the decision to utilise Barry's...

VUANCE Ltd., a provider of innovative Radio Frequency Verification Solutions, including active RFID, electronic access control, credentialing and incident response management, recently announced that Prince William County is using its Compass system to provide increased electronic access control security in select buildings.Over a year ago, Prince William County Buildings and Grounds Office determined a need to provide increased access control security in select buildings including two police st...

Property developer Bruntwood operates a large portfolio, and amongst the current projects in hand is the initiative to convert large multi story tower blocks into multi occupancy quality buildings.When security was needed on fire exits they turned to the Alpro Hardware Division of IEC Limited to solve the problem.  Installing ES7000 series hooklocks proved to be the answer both in terms of security and aesthetics.The small and compact ES7000 hooklock is easy to install and once installed si...

Idesco introduces at IFSEC 2008 the new Idesco Cardea wireless system.  Idesco's wireless solutions find new ways to utilise RFID technology in new applications.  With our easily scalable solutions our customers can expand existing systems or can create new, smaller scale systems completely wirelessly.Wireless readers are especially good for installations where there are long distances between readers and controllers, and wherever cabling can't be applied to link them togethe...

REMI Companies of Hoboken, New Jersey, have developed an upscale residential site for high-end luxury living, making the clientele feel safe in an effective but non-obtrusive way, to be protected in a newly refurbished neighbourhood of New Jersey, just minutes from New York City.  During construction, they also wanted to show investors and project managers the progress on the job site.  To do this, REMI is using Milestone XProtect from Milestone Systems open platform IP video managemen...

North West access control manufacturers BSB Electronics and installers AGS Tech have joined forces in a collaboration expected to bring real benefits for their respective customers.Announcing the decision, Brett Burby, Managing Director at BSB, said, "We are very much looking forward to establishing a long term working relationship with AGS for the benefit of all our customers.  AGS are experienced installers with an excellent track record for effective solutions, successful teamw...

BQT Solutions Ltd (Europe) are pleased to announce that a major oil company in the UAE has chosen BQT's Bio-XK Series solution to meet their stringent biometric access control requirement. The Bio-XK Series combines three technologies to ensure the very highest standards of security: triple (3) DES (Digital Encryption Standard), biometric fingerprint scanning and programmable key pad function.  This means triple protection. The Bio-XK biometric unit incorporates DESFire fingerprin...

High performance access control products have been at the heart of the security and safety regime at Ninewells Hospital, located on the western outskirts of Dundee, since it opened in 1974.  Today, over 57,000 doors at the hospital, which is part of Tayside University Hospitals NHS Trust and serves 400,000 people in Tayside and the North East Fife region of Scotland, are fitted with an ABLOY product.As the hospital expanded, local locksmith Lock Shop & Security Services met the security...

Paxton Access, the UK's leading manufacturer of access control, has announced the integration of Net2, its networked access control system, with NetVu Connected Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) from Dedicated Micros.  With both companies designing intelligent reliable products with mass appeal, this integrated security platform should prove very popular with installation companies. With the demand for integrated security becoming more apparent, the ability to locate a specific event, authoris...

Leading security and access control company Abloy UK will be showing a host of new products at IFSEC 2008 - including an access control product specifically aimed at SMEs.Ideally suited to smaller sites, Smartair is an off-line access control system.  Offering the protection of a technologically sophisticated and accurate access control system for a fraction of the price, and without the need for a more complex on-line system - which can be expensive and time-consuming to maintain - it is p...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently showcased a new line of ID accessories at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition.  This new line will include a wide selection of lanyards, retractable reels, badge holders and strap clips that complement HID's line of ID card printer/encoders, software and materials. Included in the line are: Lanyards - five different types including woven and flat styles are avail...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that one of its industry leading brands, Von Duprin, will celebrate its Centennial year throughout 2008.  With a 230,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, Von Duprin continues its uninterrupted 100-year tradition of high-quality American-made life safety and security products.  Festivities are planned over the next nine months and will include multiple customer and employee events."Since 1908, Von Duprin has helped protect...

Thore Wahlin has been appointed as Regional Director for Idesco in Sweden.  Besides of his major responsibility of the Swedish market, he will be also responsible for the Scandinavian market area as a whole, including the sales of Idesco's identification solutions for Idesco's customers in the field of access control, vehicle identification and other applications. "We are very happy to welcome Thore to our team," says Mr. Timo Jauhiainen, VP, Sales & Marketing from Idesco.&nbs...

Leading security doors and screens installation company, Meesons, has drawn on its 20 years of experience in access control to implement the UK's first iris biometric access control portal.  The bespoke solution has been designed and fitted for controlling and monitoring staff access to restricted areas at Manchester Airport. Working with HumanRecognitionSystems Ltd (HRS) and CEM Systems - a provider of fully customised security management solutions, Meesons has played a critical role in t...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.  Avaleris®, Imprivata® and Passlogix®, leading enterprise identity management companies, have signed as new members of the IT Channel...

For more than three decades, Erlich Protection Systems, Inc. has provided a variety of loss prevention and life safety systems for customers in the greater Detroit metropolitan area.  When the company wanted to upgrade the security system at its own 8,000-square-foot facility, it turned to Bosch. Erlich needed updated security, access control, and video surveillance capabilities to protect its assets, employees, and the facility itself.  With an integrated system, Erlich could als...

Ipsotek's video analytics software is used in the most world's most demanding security environments, including Afghanistan, and recent UK deployments include iconic sites in the capital such as the London Eye and The O2.With over 10 years' experience in a young industry, Ipsotek has achieved several firsts including scenario-based detection, virtual perspective and the full integration of audio and video analytics.Ipsotek's Visual Intelligence Suite offers a set of algorithms that can analyse an...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that the Edge family of IP-based access control solutions will be incorporated into the OnGuard 2008 Plus solution by Lenel.  Edge support will allow Lenel to further expand OnGuard's capabilities to enhance existing sites, provide comprehensive contactless smart card implementations and meet the needs of users seeking pure IP-based devices as part or all of their access security syste...

All-in-one ID card system features High Definition PrintingHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the introduction of the Fargo HDP5000 card identity system at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition. The system includes the hardware, software and materials needed to create secure, professional ID cards with superior print quality using retransfer technology.  The HDP5000 system joins HID's suite of Fa...

The chairman of leading security solutions supplier, Adams Rite has retired after more than 25 years with the company.  Iain Mackay joined Adams Rite in 1982 as General Sales Manager and held positions of Sales & Marketing Director and Managing Director before becoming Chairman in 2007.  As well as taking the helm of Adams Rite, Iain has been instrumental in the development of the aluminium and fenestration industry.  Following his time as President of the Aluminium Windows As...

Paxton Access Inc., the American sales office for the UK's leading manufacturer of access control Paxton Access, has appointed Tim Rose as their account manager for Florida.Tim will be the point of contact for installation companies throughout the State, assisting them with installation, specification, and training on Net2 networked access control.With over 25 years in the security industry, Tim's knowledge of the American security market is impressive to say the least.  Gained from various...

Stanley Security Products is set to seize the initiative in access control for the residential, small commercial and light industrial markets with the launch at IFSEC 2008 of its revolutionary new iPAC unit.The iPAC is an all-in-one access controller and proximity reader with built-in Microsoft Windows® CE which enables it to be easily installed, set-up and programmed without the need for a separate on-site computer.Designed to work with the popular PAC OnePlatform™ access control solu...

CEM Systems, a leading access control brand of Tyco International, is set to release a range of new products at IFSEC 2008, including the AC2000 Lite security management system for small to medium sized facilities, as well as the S610e Fingerprint card reader.  Visit Stand 1046, Access Control Hall 6, IFSEC, NEC, Birmingham from 12-15 May.Taking advantage of core software features within the industry renowned AC2000 SE security system, AC2000 Lite provides a feature rich, yet affordable acc...

A leader in the manufacture of video and security equipment, Pelco is pleased to announce several new additions to its product line, which will be exhibited at the ISC West 2008 show next month in Las Vegas.  The following are among the new products slated for display at the show.Spectra IV IP An IP-based camera/dome positioning system with the features, responsiveness and reliability of the most trusted name in the industry, Spectra IV IP provides seamless integration into all video securi...

United Utilities and high security locking and access control solutions provider Abloy UK have signed an innovative framework agreement covering the sourcing, supply and pricing of parts for Abloy locking suites installed across the utility company's water and wastewater treatment sites, pumping stations, water towers and reservoirs in northwest England.United Utilities Supply Chain Solutions Buyer, Kerry Hill, explains, "We renewed this framework agreement with Abloy to build upon the valu...

Xtralis, the fire and security solutions provider, is to further increase its solutions capabilities and complement its range of ADPRO video surveillance systems with the launch of a new series of access control and integrated technologies, developed since its acquisition of VSK at the end of 2007.Among the new products being released will be the Xtralis V3000 product range, including a new fully IP compatible CCTV solution and integrated S3000 Access Control.  Xtralis has also developed a...

Leading security solutions provider, Adams Rite, is giving visitors to IFSEC 2008 the chance to learn about the latest legislation to affect the security industry and the products it has developed to meet these new standards.  The Adams Rite stand has been designed to help security professionals easily access all the information they need on the latest UK and European legislation, regulations and standards and how Adams Rite can assist them with meeting the rigorous criteria involved.As wel...

The school installed 5 KeyWatchers and Perkins is pleased with online monitoring Key control system solidly recommended in testimonials If keeping track of your car keys or house keys can sometimes be a challenge, imagine what it must be like to have responsibility for the day to day management of hundreds of keys, all coming and going and being used by a multitude of individuals. But if you ask this question of Bob Perkins, Director of Safety and Security at the Southern...

The Aquaparc, in Bouveret on the shores of Lake Geneva, is Switzerland's largest water leisure centre and a major tourist attraction.  Recently Compagnie des Alpes, the owner of the facility, commissioned Valimatic Engineering SA, Kaba and its partners to provide a cash point solution that would fully manage every cash point throughout the park.The challenge in this project was to guarantee that the existing 1,000 lockers with LEGIC technology could be refurbished, and to incorporate them i...