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Swift team validated IDIS and DirectIP on the IDIS stand at IFSEC IDIS and Swift Fire & Security, one of the UK’s leading independent fire safety and security service providers, recently announced and signed a strategic partnership agreement during IFSEC International, at London’s ExCel. Swift to increase profit margins by streamlining the networked surveillance systems Established in 1982, Swift are highly experienced systems integrators providing instal...

St John wanted to ensure that their lone workers were better protected whilst visiting and travelling between customers Charitable healthcare organisation St John New Zealand have launched the StaySafe smartphone app and surrounding cloud based monitoring service to protect their lone workers. The app will be used to monitor their medical alarm representatives who install, test and service emergency medical alarms for 40,000 vulnerable or elderly customers across New Zealand....

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, announces the release of a powerful addition to its Sonitrol alarm verification product portfolio—SonaVision™ VIGIL Video Verification. A new standard in alarm verification, SonaVision now offers enhanced capabilities, creating a powerful combination by adding integrated video verification to Sonitrol’s proven audio verification technology, pioneered by the organisation more than five decades ag...

RISCO will also present its new ProSYS Plus grade 3 hybrid security system for commercial sector at the event RISCO Group, the global integrated security solutions provider, will be presenting a host of exciting new products at IFSEC 2015, stand G1100. SmartHome An extension of RISCO Group’s award-winning Agility 3 and LightSYS 2 intruder alarms, using the advanced iRISCO smartphone app, new ‘SmartHome’ offers homeowners total control of their security, saf...

DSC, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announces the introduction of DSC Touch, an advanced home automation solution complete with a 7-inch touchscreen, Android-based software, Alarm.com integration, dual-path connectivity with integrated Wi-Fi and Cellular and Z-Wave enabled technology as the latest product addition to the DSC wireless intrusion platform. Alarm.com integration DSC Touch is an ‘all-in-one’ sleekly designed, smart panel, supporting security, life...

At the meeting IPSA made several new appointments The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) held its 2015 Annual General Meeting this week at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, London. The occasion marked the completion of Mike White’s four years as Chairman of the Association and included the election of the Association’s International Council, who appointed Mr Stuart Naisbett as the new Chairman. IPSA made appointments Stuart Na...

Visitor will have a firsthand experience of Symmetry CompleteView Video Management at IFSEC 2015 G4S Technology has entered into a technology partnership with Salient Systems, Inc. and will offer Salient’s CompleteView Video Management System and TouchView Mobile Video Apps under the Symmetry™ brand. The Symmetry Security Management platform brings together Identity Management, Access Control, Alarm Management, and Video Management combined with Situational Awa...

This product business was transferred to the prominent US security company Vanderbilt Effective from 1st June 2015, the global Siemens Building Technologies Division has completed the sale of its Security Products business. This product business, which offers hardware for intrusion detection, access control and video surveillance, was transferred to the prominent US security company Vanderbilt. All affected employees have transferred to Vanderbilt, which will remain an import...

Canon and ASSA ABLOY have invited Nedap to demonstrate AEOS’s powerful integration capabilities at the event Canon and ASSA ABLOY have invited Nedap Security Management to demonstrate AEOS’s powerful integration capabilities at IFSEC. AEOS, manufactured by Nedap, is the first software-based security management platform. IFSEC attendees will witness its strength and flexibility in integrations with world-class access and video solutions. AEOS is a truly integrated...

Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015 PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced changes to its Board of Directors. Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015. The following PSA owners were elected or appointed to positions on the Board: Ron Oetjen, Securadyne Systems, Chairman of the Boar...

AMAG will demonstrate its security management system in collaboration with HID pivCLASS module and RK40/RKCL40 readers AMAG Technology will be demonstrating its FICAM compliant HSE Symmetry Security Management System in collaboration with HID Global’s pivCLASS® Validation Engine, Authentication Module and RK40®/RKCL40® readers at the SIA Government Summit, held June 8-10, 2015 at the W Hotel in Washington D.C. The SIA Government Summit brings together governm...

ISD Tech appointed Richard Thorn as Commercial Fire Manager and Andy Milne as Commercial Operations Manager ISD Tech, the security systems integration specialist, is gearing up for growth with senior hires following a surge of new wins and extension of its capabilities to deliver fully integrated fire detection and security solutions. In recent months, ISD Tech has won a number of key global customers from the IT services, high-end retail and energy sectors. From its UK base,...

The members will have access to BSIA’s Members’ Lounge throughout the show, with seating available for meetings & coffee breaks Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are looking forward to showcasing the very latest in innovative security technology to an impressive audience of international buyers and specifiers, as IFSEC International makes its return to London on 16th – 18th June, 2015. A focus on innovation at this year’s...

Amthal has joined the organisation to raise its profile and offer further support and guidance on safety and security Amthal Fire & Security has become a member of Building Futures Group (BFG), as part of a strategic growth plan to enhance its planned preventative maintenance support. BFG: safeguards buildings across various sectors BFG is dedicated to safeguarding buildings across five sectors - housing, property, planning, cleaning, parking and facilities manageme...

The newly created company enables Apollo to generate $500 million annual revenue Protection 1, a leading full-service business and home security company in the United States, recently announced it has signed definitive agreements to be acquired by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”). By partnering with Apollo, one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, Protection...

Vindicator products are also approved for operation across the Air Force’s data networks Honeywell recently announced that its newest generation of Vindicator® Command, Control and Display Equipment (CCDE) has been certified to protect critical assets at U.S. Air Force bases worldwide. The Air Force awarded the certification after exhaustive qualification, testing and evaluation. Vindicator solutions have been on the USAF-approved equipment list without interruption...

The bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the U.S. Senate for approving the bipartisan measure reauthorising the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), S. 1267, on May 14. In addition to extending the Act, which expires Sept. 30, the bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism to ensure compliance with fair trade practices required of Sub-Saharan countries...

The hearing chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 Jake Parker, director of government relations at the Security Industry Association(SIA), will appear as a witness at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, “Examining DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Engagement with Academia and Industry,” chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Academia and private company collaboration The Subco...

Participant - Mariusz Malkowski survived the avalanche uninjured & has been rescued from the mountain FIBARO, a leading European manufacturer of wireless, intelligent home automation systems, announced that the main participant in the FIBARO Mount Everest Challenge Powered by Z-Wave, Mariusz Malkowski, has been rescued from the mountain and is now home with his family in New Jersey, USA. Malkowski helped people trapped under the snow Malkowski was about two weeks in...

Event have seen increase in overseas visitors from the paramilitary and law enforcement sectors Records were broken at this year's Counter Terror Expo (CTX) exhibition and conference as this pivotal event for the security and counter terror sectors demonstrated its international appeal. Held at Olympia London on 21 and 22 April, CTX attracted VIP visitors from over 30 countries, a 30% increase on the 2014 show. A high profile conference The World Terror Congress, one of the...

For several months now, the Virtual Keypad™ App has provided Video Verification for the end-user to confirm or cancel an alarm. During an alarm situation video verification delivers video from the premises to the system owner via their Virtual Keypad™ App enabling instant visual assessment of the situation for the appropriate response. DMP and SecureCom Video are now introducing Video Verification to the Central Station. This patent pending technology is compatible with any Automatio...

MIPS 2015 focused on security systems used in implementing smart city projects and the creation of a single urban information MIPS, the 21st international exhibition on protection, security and fire safety took place in pavilion 75 of Moscow’s VDNKh from 13 — 16 April 2015. Over the past 20 years, MIPS has established itself as an authority among professionals of this industry. In his welcome to exhibitors and visitors, Viktor Zolotov, First Deputy Minister of...

At the event, Wavestore to offer its partners and end-clients a scalable and future-proof video management solution It was announced on 21st April 2015 that Wavestore had been presented with awards Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for International Trade and for Innovation. Wavestore wins most prestigious accolades Wavestore is just one of only two businesses to have won two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise this year, the most prestigious accolades for busines...

The awards recognise outstanding products that address security and operational challenges ISCON Imaging Inc., a manufacturer of patented infrared (IR) imaging screening systems, recently announced that it has been honoured with Platinum- and Gold-level Government Security awards for its FocusScan and SecureScan screening solutions. The awards, presented by leading industry trade publication Security Products, recognise outstanding products that address security and operation...

Proceeds from the April 16th event will support children in the U.S. through the Rebuilding Hope at Home program Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised more than $120,000 at ISC West this year through their sixth annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk and other events.  “The volunteer participation and fund raising efforts for Mission 500 at ISC West 2015 were s...

SureView Systems, a global provider of commercial central station and enterprise command center software, announced recently integration with the Pro-Lite and Enterprise series digital video recorders (DVRs) from Innotech Security for the SureView Immix® Central Station and Command Center software. Innotech Security and SureView have formed a fully functional video and audio integration for interactive monitoring services, including live video, pan-tilt-zoom camera control, post-alarm recor...

The award is in recognition of Chubb’s commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during 2014 Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2014 calendar year. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. International Safety Awards Now in their...

Paul brings experience of strategic planning surrounding large and complicated projects Wessex Fire & Security has appointed Paul Joy as Major Works Installation Manager. The company, based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, is part of the Wessex Group and works across the south of the country. Paul's previous experience Paul Joy has previously run his own electrical contracting business and has also worked for some of the biggest names in the sector. The industry veteran who l...

The Innovation Trail will allow visitors to navigate all the newest products and services from across the security industry Innovation is the key theme at this year’s IFSEC International, taking place from 16-18 June at ExCeL London. The annual security gathering will host the Benchmark Innovation Awards along with the launch of the new Innovation Arena. In addition to this, the Innovation Trail returns for its second year. Innovation Trail - Latest products and ser...

Senator Johnson is an exciting and timely addition as keynote speaker to the SIA Government Summit The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced recently that Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, will serve as keynote speaker for the SIA Government Summit. “As chairman of the Senate homeland security committee, Senator Ron Johnson has keen insights and intimate knowledge of congressional homeland securit...