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NSI’s Gold schemes are designed for companies who meet the industry’s highest technical standards and maintain a commitment to continual improvement with ISO 9001 Quality Management System. NSI’s audit was conducted over three days, visiting one manned guarding, mobile services in Chelmsford and Head Office located in Cambridge. Aim of the audit The aim of the audit was to confirm compliance to ISO45001, new Health and Safety standard, BS10800 Provision of Security Services...

A Danish town famed for two of Scandinavia’s biggest tourist attractions has seen its counter-terrorism defences boosted by a market pioneer based in Coventry. Hundreds of bollards within Safetyflex Barriers’ innovative Truckstopper range have been installed along a key transport corridor in Billund in Denmark. The route serves Denmark's second-largest airport Billund Airport, Scandinavia's biggest waterpark Lalandia, and Legoland which is the largest tourist attraction in Denmark o...

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking APF6 and APM6 AcceleRate® high-performance terminals from Samtec. Samtec APF6 and APM6 AcceleRate® terminals are 0.635 mm pitch interconnects featuring 112 Gbps PAM4 extreme performance and a flexible open-pin-field design. The APF6 and APM6 AcceleRate terminals have a high-density, four-row design, with 10 to 100 positions in e...

Camden Door Controls announces the market release of CX-DE1200 Series Exit Watch™ delayed egress maglocks. The series includes a range of single door (CX-DE1200) and double door (CX-DE1220) models. Exit Watch™ delayed egress maglocks are UL listed and available in a range of models to meet NFPA, BOCA and local AHJ requirements. Heavy-duty construction They also feature heavy-duty construction, 1,200 lbs. holding force and the option for voice or sounder annunciation, with an LED...

Boon Edam the Netherlands is delighted to announce the appointment of Dirk Aldenzee, an energetic and driven leader with a clear vision for the future. Dirk took the reins of Boon Edam Netherlands on the 1st August 2018 and is already in full-swing in his new role. Wealth of experience Dirk brings with him a wealth of experience - having studied economics as his higher education. He joins the company with a wealth of knowledge in many industries, including his role as Business Unit Director...

Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, announced the appointment of Sunit Dash to the role of Director, Head of Services APAC. Sunit Dash brings more than 15 years of leadership, project management and service delivery experience to Qognify, gained through working with public and private sector organisations in industries such as telecom and smart/safe cities. Sunit brings years of experience Prior to joining Qognify, Sunit Dash worked for organisations in...

Allegion plc, a security products and solutions provider has, through its subsidiaries, completed the previously announced acquisition of Stanley Access Technologies LLC (“Access Technologies”) and assets related to the automatic entrance solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. for $900 million in cash. Access Technologies is a manufacturer, installer and service provider of automatic doors in North America, primarily in the United States and Canada. Its diversifi...

ATG Access, a foremost innovator of vehicle barriers, road blockers and bollards, and part of the HS Security group of Hill & Smith Holdings PLC, has promoted former head of marketing, Lucy Ketley, to marketing and sales director. Lucy has an MBA in Business and is a graduate of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme. Since joining the business in 2011, Lucy has been instrumental in developing and implementing ATG Access’s marketing strategy as well as gaining an excellen...

Teledyne FLIR Defence announced at SOFIC 2022 the official launch of SeaFLIR® 240 and TacFLIR® 240, the latest additions to its line of high-definition, multi-spectral surveillance systems developed for a variety of maritime and land-based operations. With a lightweight stabilised turret, HD payload options, and inertial navigation capabilities, SeaFLIR 240 can support a wide range of at-sea missions, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); search and rescue; and...

The US events market is to benefit from the exacting standards of UK crowd safety and security, following the establishment of UK specialist, Crowdguard, in the United States of America (USA). An industry-renowned event safety and security specialist in the United Kingdom (UK), Crowdguard, has garnered an enviable reputation for providing an end-to-end service for event organisers, venues and those responsible for public realm environments. Crowdguard enters US market The company combines det...

Royal Boon Edam International B.V., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that they have launched a ground-breaking revolving-sliding high capacity revolving door – the Orbit TriSens. The generous three-winged entrance is suitable for areas that handle very high pedestrian traffic and it boasts the latest technology housed within Boon Edam's signature "premium minimalistic" design.  The introduction of the Orbit TriSens was born out of the ind...

Intellian, a pioneering provider of future-proof satellite communications solutions, has announced the opening of its London office, marking a long-term commitment to and investment in Europe and the UK. The office will also be home to their ‘L-band Centre of Excellence’, a best-in-class facility to enhance L-band product development and customer experience globally. Inmarsat’s ELERA network London base is focused on building the next generation of L-band terminals for exist...

A European company, cards-x, which supplies security ID cards and the print equipment used to create them, is significantly expanding its product and service range, after acquiring a German counterpart that specialises in access control systems for large-scale events. cards-x, which has bases in the United Kingdom and Germany, has acquired Adon Development, which is based in Ratingen, near Düsseldorf, in Germany and is one of the world’s most prominent suppliers of turnstiles, barrie...

On so many levels, the advent of COVID-19 and the tragedy at Astroworld music festival drastically altered the event security landscape. After the Astroworld tragedy, event security experts saw that the rampant gate-crashing could become an indication of what was to come. This is why Coachella spent a lot of money installing a large solid fence with cement underground, according to Cory Meredith, the President of Allied Universal Event Services. Access to cutting-edge technology, such as AI C...

Generations of employees from a historic West Midlands iron manufacturer, which once supplied fencing to Queen Victoria, have shared their fondest memories of the business to mark 100 years since it began creating public safety products. When Hill and Smith first opened its doors in Brierley Hill, nearly 200 years ago, it specialised in the manufacture of puddling machines, ornamental gates, fences, and structural steelwork. Creating steel railings As trusted experts in the industry, Hill, an...

Senegal’s new Blaise Diagne International Airport has chosen to minimise its parking lot headaches and secure its massive freight zone with intelligent Smart surveillance, from the supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision.  Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) Officially opened by Senegalese President Macky Sall in December 2017, Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) covers 4,500ha of land located near the town of Diass, 47km from the ca...

How do you create a safe and liveable city, with increasing pressure from traffic to the city? ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer a total solution for automating and regulating traffic flows to city centers. These two business partners have been working together for over 15 years, which has resulted in lots of proven installations in the Dutch market. Thanks to the combined knowledge and expertise, ST&D Apeldoorn B.V. and Nedap Identification Systems offer effect...

UK organisations are being urged to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine. It comes after the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ, updated its guidance to UK companies and organisations last week.  The NCSC is investigating the recent reports of malicious cyber incidents in Ukraine. Incidents of this nature are similar to a pattern of Russian behaviour seen before in previous situations, including the...

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. (Orion ECI) and Tansa Global (Tansa) have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the global reach for both companies. This new business relationship was featured at the Intersec 2022 show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Orion Entrance Control, Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Steve Caroselli, said “I am excited to announce Orion has joined in a strategic partnership with the best full height turnstile manufacturer in the world. We have...

Heald, an innovator in the field of perimeter security technology and the largest manufacturer of quality security equipment in the UK, along with its German security manufacturer and distribution partner truckBloc, has secured one of Germany’s pioneering Christmas Markets in the city of Mainz. Set in the historical backdrop of the 1,000-year-old St. Martin's Cathedral, the Mainz Christmas Market features over 100 decorated stands and welcomes hundreds of visitors every year. Sliding bol...

ASSA ABLOY has announced that they have acquired B&B Roadway and Security Solutions, a renowned manufacturer of roadway safety, traffic control and perimeter security solutions in the U.S. B&B Roadway acquisition “I am very pleased to welcome B&B Roadway and Security Solutions into the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this complementary business, specialising in innovative perimeter security,” said Nico Delvaux, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ASSA ABLOY....

The Nation’s Seaports and Airports throughput thousands of people and billions of dollars worth of materials every day. These ports comprise of massive plots of land located amongst densely populated communities. Seaports can see throughput of more than a thousand trucks on any given day, while airports need to accommodate often erratic traffic consisting of support vehicles, fire trucks and heavy equipment. Securing these facilities requires a varied combination of crash rated barriers....

Intellian is pleased to announce that its innovative C700 Iridium Certus terminal has been approved for use in Japan. The C700 is the first Iridium Certus terminal to be approved for the Japanese maritime market. “We are delighted that our C700 terminal has been accepted for use in Japan,” said Eric Sung, CEO, Intellian Technologies. Iridium Certus solution Sung added: “As one of the world’s top ship-owning nations, Japan remains a critical market for Intellian; o...

Foreign embassies are an essential part of establishing and maintaining peaceful cooperation, and collaboration between countries all over the world. They can also be the focus of tensions, peaceful and violent protests, terrorism, and many other risks, which mean that thorough and effective security solutions are essential to keep people, property and sensitive documents safe. Foreign embassies Usually located in capital cities, each foreign embassy is the workplace and often residence, of a...

Following a successful co-development phase, Intellian is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with leading content and connectivity satellite service provider SES to supply user terminals for SES’s high-performance O3b mPOWER communications system. O3b mPOWER will extend and develop SES’s existing Ka-band Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) services, delivering low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity at speeds ranging from tens of megabits to multiple gigabits per second...

Introducing the latest additions to the Blackfly S GigE camera line–the BFS-PGE-50S4M-C and BFS-PGE-50S4C-C. These 5 MP models are particularly well suited for integration into small handheld devices with their impressive low weight of 53 grams and high pixel density ideal for integrating with compact, less expensive lenses. Leveraging Sony’s IMX547 sensors delivers exceptionally low-light performance with superior quantum efficiency and very low absolute sensitivity making them sui...

A busy Scottish ferry terminal has become a safer place for workers and passengers, following the installation of new state-of-art remote-operated, mobile gates at the port. SentriGates The two remote-controlled, solar-powered traffic control gates - SentriGates were installed earlier this year, to control the speed and flow of heavy goods vehicles, boarding P&O Ferries at the port, located in Cairnryan, near Stranraer, in Scotland. The SentriGates, provided by globally renowned safety an...

OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, unveils its newest and smallest user terminal to offer high-speed Internet connectivity to businesses, governments and communities across the globe and in remote locations. Developed in partnership with Intellian Technologies, Inc. and Collins Aerospace, the Compact-Electronically Steered Antenna OW1 user terminal, will play a key role in realising OneWeb’s vision of bringing high-performance, easily installed, affordable...

SALTO will exhibit its latest access control innovations at The Security Event at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham on 7-9 September. “With a welcome return to live exhibitions after the pandemic, we’re looking forward to showcasing our latest access control products and software that deliver an unrivalled keyless experience,” says SALTO UK Managing Director, Ramesh Gurdev. “SALTO continues to push boundaries, to expand the envelope of what is possible and how w...

 OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, unveils its newest and smallest user terminal to offer high-speed Internet connectivity to businesses, governments and communities across the globe and in remote locations. Developed in partnership with Intellian Technologies, Inc. and Collins Aerospace, the Compact-Electronically Steered Antenna OW1 user terminal, will play a key role in realising OneWeb’s vision of bringing high-performance, easily installed, affo...