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The 4700 series is an economical PLC door interlock controller available in 4 standard configurationsAt ISC West 2010, Dortronics Systems, Inc. is introducing their cost-effective new 4700 series mantraps. This flexible, versatile solution provides users with lower TCO (total cost of ownership) without sacrificing quality."At Dortronics we are committed to offering our clientele the most cost effective solutions," said Bryan Sanderford, National Sales Manager, Dortronics Systems, Inc....

Dortronics is showcasing its extensive line of door control solutions for the alarm and security marketplaceAt ISC West 2010, Dortronics Systems, Inc. is showcasing their extensive line of door control solutions for the alarm and security marketplace. Along with the introduction of their new 4700 series mantraps, Dortronics is highlighting specialty products that clearly demonstrate the company's reputation for engineering efficiency and quality into their product designs and manufacturing....

The University of Portsmouth is one of the UK's most respected modern universities.  Offering over 500 different courses, the University is home to around 3,000 staff and 19,000 students - drawn from over 100 countries.   Since 2001 a major investment programme has seen the University's estate transformed, with the construction of new buildings for both academic and support activities, and the refurbishment of many existing buildings to ensure a high-quality learning environment....

Bringing vision and mission together The college's mission of "Responding to Diversity; Raising the Standard; Taking Education Further," was something reflected in the development and choice of a suitable logical and physical access control solution. Satel Naik, Technical Services Manager, explained that the college had not previously used access control except for a few door code locks. He also identified that there was no information technology (IT) security solution in place. Satel's vision f...

The flexible XS4 solution can easily grow to meet any ongoing security requirements at The Cavell CentrePeterborough's new mental health unit, The Cavell Centre, has installed a SALTO XS4 access control system to provide advanced security management. The hospital awarded the contract to local approved SALTO business partner, Turentek Ltd. Located on the grounds of the Edith Cavell Hospital site, which will eventually be called the Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus, The Cavell Centre is part of the...

Visual Verification security service is actively protecting clients' premises in UK 24 hours a dayAfter an amazing period of monitoring, the Control Room has reported eleven arrests in only 72 hours. During late February, intruders were apprehended across four different premises; three intruders were arrested in the West Midlands attempting to steal brass fittings, one person was arrested at an Industrial Estate in Worcester, one person was arrested at a Railway Station in the North of...

Part of the supply is biometrics collection equipment, primarily the innovative model Speed Capture LightSpeed Identity AB has received an order from Gemalto AB for the supply of photo and signature capture machines of the type Speed Capture Light for delivery to the Swedish Tax authority. The equipment will be used for the production of secure ID cards for residents in Sweden, this on behalf of the government. The equipment will be placed at the tax service offices which will sum up to a hundre...

Responsible employers consider the health and security of their lone workers a top priorityThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to help employers understand their responsibilities towards lone workers. ‘Lone Workers - An Employers' Guide' provides employers with easy-to-follow advice about British Standard BS8484 - the Code of Practice for the provision of Lone Worker Services - and what they should look for when sourcing a supplier.Alex Carmichael, Techni...

 L-R Octavian Security directors, Sarbjit Bitter and Sam SinghJust weeks after announcing the arrival of director Kavita Oberoi who now co-owns the business with founder Sukhi Ghuman - security company, Octavian Security has announced the further board appointments of Sam Singh as operations director and Sarbjit Bitter as finance director. Sam Singh, who joins Octavian from BP, where he was UK Fuels quality manager, will bring over 25 years experience of quality management in the oil,...

 DHS Secretary Janet NapolitanoPhoto courtesy of FEMA Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano travelled to Mexico City at the invitation of her Mexican colleague, Interior Secretary Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to meet with officials from North, Central and South American and Caribbean and the International Civil Aviation Organisation to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standards. "The international dimensions of the December 25...

Schneider Electric will demonstrate how to monitor and control aspects of security and access control in schoolsAt BSEC 2010 experts from global energy management specialist Schneider Electric will run a series of unique on-stand "A Day in the Life of a School" demonstrations. These will show visitors how its integrated school security, energy management and building control solutions enhance the financial, operational and environmental performance of schools - and help boost pupils' p...

 HB 1409 would prohibit use of biometrics as part of identification cardsA bill being considered by the New Hampshire legislature that would ban nearly all uses of biometrics is an inappropriate response to privacy concerns that would deprive residents of an important security technology, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has told state lawmakers. HB 1409 would prohibit any government agency or private entity from using biometrics as part of identification cards - except for...

Liverpool John Moores University has used the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) system for over ten yearsLiverpool John Moores University Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the largest universities in the UK. A large city-based university dating back to 1823, LJMU has been described as an innovative modern university with a number of outstanding centres of excellence. LJMU has 27,000 students enrolled on its own courses around the globe studying over 200 courses at undergradua...

  The TRU650 BACS secures physical access to enterprise environments with a centralised database Integrated Biometrics has announced that its fingerprint biometric access control solution, the TRU650, has received Lenel factory certification.  As part of this certification, Integrated Biometrics is now a partner member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Programme. The TRU650 Biometric Access Control System (BACS) secures physical access to enterprise environments with...

 VSG Systems has gained accreditation from Honeywell as an installer of its Pro-Watch® rangeVSG Systems, one of Britain's fastest growing providers of security services, has broadened its product portfolio and laid the foundations for even greater future success by gaining accreditation from Honeywell as an installer of the highly regarded Pro-Watch® range of access control, CCTV and video analytics systems. The new accreditation builds on VSG's existing close relationship with Hone...

 SAE 2010 will present hot-button issues through security technology expertsThe Security Asia-International Exhibition 2010 (SAE 2010) is set to start the new decade with a fresh approach to security trade exhibitions. Exhibitors attending the Singapore-based international event can look forward to more than just exhibiting and marketing new products and services at their booths. Event organiser Asian Professional Security Association Singapore (APSA Singapore) with the suppo...

Shires Shopping Centre in Trowbridge have recently completed a refurbishment of the centre and opted for the use of Alpro "Impressionist" pull handles manufactured in stainless steel to suit their exact handle size requirements. As an independent manufacturer of Alpro pull handles, Alpro are able to offer both high quality finishes and bespoke handles to suit all kinds of commercial applications. The company offer a range of finishes including nylon and powder coating and keep standard col...

System user - Riviera Maritime MediaType of system - Paxton Net2 PC based systemType of site - Commercial officesEstablished in 2001, Riviera Maritime Media (RMM) is a rapidly growing media company. They grew from an initial partnership, formed in 1997 to buy and publish the "Speed at Sea" journal. RMM is now a global company supplying up-to-the-minute maritime data to the commercial shipping world. RMM's Managing Director, Steve Labdon, knew he wanted to have an access control system...

 Bob Mosler brings over 30 years experience in the electronic security industry to his new positioninfinias, LLC today named Mr. Bob Mosler as National Sales Manager responsible for all sales activities. Mr. Mosler has extensive industry experience working in various senior sales management roles. Prior to joining infinias, Bob held senior sales management positions in Brivo Systems, Northern Computer, Diebold and ADT. Bob has been an active member of ASIS International for over 2...

 The trade fair will take place from 15 - 17 September at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition CentreIntersec Thailand, Asia's professional security and safety trade fair will take place from 15 - 17 September 2010 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This biennial 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 the newly formed...

The new members will aim at driving sales across Xtralis' ADPRO range and management technologiesXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, has announced two new key appointments to strengthen its UK sales team.Richard Lee has joined as Business Development Manager for the UK, while Steve Wilbraham has returned to Xtralis as Regional Sales Manager for the South. In addition to raising the profile of Xtralis within the UK Security Industr...

 SCM Microsystems and Bluehill ID AG combine their respective access and identification businessesSCM Microsystems, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for secure access, secure identity and secure exchange, and Bluehill ID AG, a leading provider of automatic identification and RFID technologies, products, services and solutions, have announced that the transaction to combine their respective businesses has closed. Under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, SCM made...

The BSIA announces the winners of the Annual Security Personnel Awards 2010 The regional winners of the British Security Industry Association's Annual Security Personnel Awards 2010 have been announced.The awards recognise the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country. The awards are presented in the following categories: Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Best Newcomer, Best Use of Technology and Best Team.James K...

 The first course will be offered as part of the ISC West Education Conference in Las Vegas March 23-24Security professionals who want to learn more about project management but are not ready to take the Security Industry Association's Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) course can now attend a new introductory programme.SIA's new two-day Introduction to Security Project Management presents students with the basic concepts and tools needed to manage electronic security projects effect...

  SALTO Systems, access control provider, is exhibiting its hospitality technolgy at HOSTEC EuropeSALTO Systems will build on its position as the leading hospitality access control provider by exhibiting at HOSTEC Europe taking place at ExCel London between 1-4 March, 2010.As the largest technology event for hospitality, foodservices and leisure buyers in the UK, HOSTEC Europe is the perfect venue to showcase exciting new hospitality technology as well as the state-...

 Pleasure Beach Blackpool, has enhanced a new entry system from APT Skidata for visitors to the parkBritain's number one tourist attraction, Pleasure Beach Blackpool, has enhanced access and security for visitors to the park, thanks to a new entry system from APT Skidata.For the 2009 season, the park introduced a new entry system to the park, with the creation of a brand new Ticket Centre in the Casino Building and a single point of entry. Visitors go directly to the Ticket Centre to purcha...

  Nedap Security Management and Kapsch BusinessCom have announced partnership agreementNedap Security Management and Kapsch BusinessCom AG have announced that they entered into a partnership agreement to collaborate on the Austrian security market.System integrator Kapsch BusinessCom AG will become the new Business Partner of Nedap, the Dutch manufacturer of security management and access control systems. The agreement between both parties is aimed at expanding Nedap's activities...

 Counter Terror Expo conference and exhibition will be held 14-15 April, 2010 in the National Hall, London OlympiaThe attempted downing of Northwest Airlines (NWA) flight 253 as it approached Detroit Metro airport on Christmas Day has exposed a fatal flaw in US intelligence gathering and dissemination and renewed calls for greater levels of information sharing amongst agencies nationally and internationally. The incident has particular resonance for speakers and delegates at the f...

Paxton Access' Net2 access control system integrates with Pelco's innovative DS ConneX softwarePaxton Access' Net2 market leading access control system now integrates with the innovative DS ConneX camera software from Pelco, as Paxton Access joins the Pelco Partner First Program. The latest version of the intelligent Net2 software allows the integration of the Pelco Digital Sentry video recorder (DVR) version 4.2 or higher. This brings a new, competitively priced access control/CCTV so...

  CL600 mechanical lock with the Quick Code keypad recoding function has been installed in the hospitalFacilities Managers at The John Radcliffe Hospital have specified Codelocks to provide convenient, flexible access control solutions for high traffic areas within the healthcare facility.The new CL600 mechanical lock with the Quick Code keypad recoding function has been installed to provide a heavy duty, low maintenance solution for doors in constant use throughout the hospital.T...