Intruder alarm system control panels & accessories News

 Alex Carmichael, Technical Director, BSIA With over six million people in the UK working alone or without close or direct supervision, personal safety is of paramount concern. As such, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to help lone workers understand their own responsibilities as well as their employer's obligations, and giving essential advice on using lone worker devices.'Lone Workers - An Employees' Guide' provides those working alone with easy-to-...

Safety and security is very much a focus for hotels, not only in terms of guest protection, but also in terms of ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff. All major hotel brands have addressed this need by developing their own standards. This often sees the increasing integration of security, fire and building automation to provide a more effective approach whereby all systems are controlled through one central point. This improves the capability to prevent incidents, as well as...

Cortech have undertaken integration projects with a host of major intruder alarm manufacturers. One of these includes Guardall, part of the UTC Fire & Security Group, a world leader in the security and fire market.The Datalog SMS communicates with the Guardall alarm panels via an RS232 serial connection or IP Ethernet using the Link Layer Communication Protocol, PS/006 issue 4 and the protocol PS/002 issue 29. The current Guardall intruder alarm panels that are monitored via Datalog inc...

Antoinette F.Modica will be heading the Canadian sales and marketing initiative for Samsung Techwin America  Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products combining superior performance and value, has named Antoinette F. Modica as Canadian Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Modica comes to Samsung after almost 15 years at Panasonic Canada, where she managed the national sales and marketing of various product lines including security produ...

WTD 71 will present on a Multi-Hypothesis Tracking approach at UDT Europe 2011The German Ministry of Defence’s Technical Centre for Ships and Naval Weapons, Naval Technology and Research (WTD 71) will present on a Multi-Hypothesis Tracking (MHT) approach at this year’s UDT Europe, which takes place at ExCeL London from 7 – 9 June.With navies concerned by the diesel-electric submarine threat in littoral and regional checkpoints – yet ever more constrained in the number of...

MIPS represents the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to the Russian market The 17th edition of MIPS (Moscow International Exhibition Protection, Security and Fires Safety) confirmed its position as the largest and most well established exhibition for the security industry in Eastern Europe and Russia, in a market that has recovered well from the economic crisis. MIPS represented the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to...

  11th European Security Conference & Exhibition will begin in April 2012 ASIS International has announced the opening of the call for presentation for its 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition which will take place in London on 15-17 April 2012. The 2012 Conference & Exhibition will kick off on Sunday 15 April with the President's Reception. Over the following 2 days, delegates will be able to attend 33 high-level educational sessions divided over 3 parallel t...

Siemens Building Technologies Division, Security Products business segment has announced the availability of its second generation E-Line motion detector range, offering vastly improved reliability and even faster installation times. E-Line detectors are suitable for a wide range of applications including residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This enhanced range of state-of-the-art single and dual technology detectors is designed to meet all the requirements of installers and has bee...

Many organisations have a requirement for limited alarm monitoring either for their own estate or as an add on service to offer their customers. For some, there may be a need to provide monitoring for a small number of high security sites.However, the costs can be prohibitive once the procurement of software and hardware is taken into account, together with the project costs of getting it all working. In order to provide a solution in these circumstances, Bold has developed an entry level packag...

Videx has released a new catalogue that is packed with helpful information on CyberLock electronic locks and smart padlocks. The catalog is FREE and includes an instructive CD on electronic lock and key technology. CyberLock brings electronic access control and audit tracking to mechanical locks simply by removing the lock’s cylinder and replacing it with a CyberLock electronic cylinder. The catalog covers just about everything you’ve wanted to know about this type of access technolo...

Elmdene International Limited won the award in the 'Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year' at IFSEC 2011Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC – is celebrating after its unique Merlin MGD-S Graffiti Detector won the award in the 'Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year' category in the prestigious IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards, held last Monday night...

Lancashire-based Thorne Access & Securityhave installed access control units at Turf Moor, home of English Premier League football side Burnley F.C. Thorne chose dual door controllers and single door stations from Dublin-based Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. The units are in place across all main areas of the stadium including offices and media facilities, and are serving as a management tool that will be expanded on a phased basis. The football club is using both cards and readers fr...

 Interface Security Systems installed Cooper Security's hybrid intruder alarm system, the i-on160EX at the Severn Valley Railway The Severn Valley Railway, a prominent railway preservation site visited annually by thousands of keen enthusiasts, sought to improve security at its working Engine Shed, Oil Store and Boiler Shop. Having recently lost a large quantity of high-grade copper, used uniquely in the manufacture of the boilers, equally high quality security was essential to prevent fur...

  ITEC 2011 included Australian, UK and US perspectives on a strategic roadmap for defence MS&T What will the military simulation and training landscape look like in 2025? The ITEC 2011 conference will be living up to its reputation as a forum for forward-looking debate with a new stream entitled, ‘MS&T - the coming decades'. Running over days 1 and 2 of the conference (May 10 and 11), the stream included Australian, UK and US perspectives on a strategic roadmap for defenc...

 ADI Global and Optex have collaborated to promote AX-TFR wireless beam products    ADI Global Distribution, dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, launches a joint promotion with Optex, a leading manufacturer of detectors, on the AX-TFR wireless beam products. Throughout May and June, ADI will be offering free batteries for the 60m AX-200TRF and AX-200TFRTI range to all installers. "Optex has seen a dramatic increase in demand for active beams...

Whether in covert investigations, observations, or other operations: reliable discreet communication between colleagues can decide about the success or failure of a mission for police, security companies or private investigators. The same device that guarantees such, should therefore come as a standard product in public and private security forces. A wide range of products for discreet communication have been developed by Imtradex, the specialist for hear and talk systems, as well as further...

  Magnet Schultz website provides information about the company's entire spectrum of applications Electromagnet assembly development specialist, Magnet Schultz Ltd. has unveiled its new website, designed to enhance the accessibility of news and resources for the company's customers and prospects. Uniting a new design with the latest web best practices, the new website showcases the distinct advantages Magnet Schultz products offer organisations operating in a wide variety o...

The new Secvest IP wireless alarm system is now available in two different sets. The basic set includes two detectors and one remote control. The video set comes with a PIR network camera. Both sets are very cost effective compared to buying individual components. They are also a quick and easy start in IP based surveillance technology for small apartments and smaller units.FUAA10030 Secvest IP video setThe Secvest IP video set combines alarm and video technology, consistin...

 Seventh Annual Special Education Kids Day was hosted by PelcoOver 1,000 Fresno County special education students enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Seventh Annual Special Education Kids Day event, hosted by Pelco, Schneider Electric in cooperation with the Fresno County Office of Education. "Schneider Electric stands in a league of its own when it comes to commitment to our students," says Larry Powell, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. "Each year Fresno County Offi...

  BSIA Chief Executive, James KellyThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the government's announcement of new security and crime-reduction roles for Baroness Angela Browning and James Brokenshire MP, citing regulatory and legislative changes as two key areas for further engagement.These changes follow the resignation of Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones from the post of Minister for Security and Counter-Terrorism, a role that has subsequently been filled with the a...

 AeroExpress has implemented NICE Situator to improve overall security operationsNICE Systems Ltd. the worldwide leader of intent-based solutions that extract insight to impact business performance, reduce financial risk and ensure safety and security, announced that AeroExpress, a provider of rail transportation services between Moscow's rail terminals and its three airports, will implement NICE Situator to improve overall security operations. AeroExpress will also be implementing NiceVisi...

 BSIA has launched a group within its membership for companies that supply training services to the security industryThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated group within its membership for companies that supply training services to the security industry in the UK. The group met earlier this month for the first time to discuss objectives and the way forward, and currently consists of existing BSIA members as well as companies new to the association.Paul Tenn...

  ITEC 2011 focusses on the future of simulation technology to be used by the military and other industries ITEC 2011 started with a keynote address and senior officers panel that saw attendees briefed on the future of simulation and in particular, the need for more flexibility and agility in the relationship between industry and the end user. General Karlheinz Viereck, NATO's DCoS Joint Force Training, HQ Supreme ACT, argued the case for ‘radical solutions' for future train...

 International Firex 2011 will takes place on May 16 - May 19 2011 at the NEC Birmingham, United KingdomInternational Firex 2011 takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 16-19 May. This year, the exhibition has more exhibitors, seminar theatres and feature areas than ever before.Don't miss speaking to 150 exhibitors, each showcasing their top products and services to fire safety professionals just like you. Typical visitors include fire safety installers, manufacturers, architects, engineers...

 Jo Chittenden the new Marketing Manager of Elmdene International Limited  Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Jo Chittenden as its Marketing Manager. In this pivotal promotional role for Elmdene, Jo will be tasked with overseeing all ongoing marketing activity including: corporate identity, product launches, advertising, literature and website developme...

 VESDA ECO innovative technology from Xtralis is designed for very early warning aspirating smoke detection Xtralis, the company behind VESDA, showcases the award winning VESDA ECO innovative technology designed for very early warning aspirating smoke detection. This system pioneers the concept of offering both reliable fire and gas detection on a single platform delivering dramatic value and lowering first installed and maintenance costs.VESDA ECO by Xtralis was awarded 'Best in Detec...

Xtralis, a leading provider of proven solutions for 25+ years for the early detection of threats, has launched the ADPRO FastTrace 2 video and audio transmission, recording and analysis technology with optional analytics for both IP and analogue video remote monitoring applications. This offering is ideally suited for central monitoring stations in helping proactively protect their customer's people and assets.ADPRO by Xtralis is the leading provider of software and hardware that provides early,...

 MGD-S Graffiti Detector has been shortlisted in the key 'Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year' categoryInnovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - plans to unveil its unique Merlin MGD-S Graffiti Detector at IFSEC 2011, in Hall 4, Stand H135. The Merlin is designed to acoustically sense aerosol-propelled spray paints, and sound an alarm, so offering a real deterrent to what can be a costly fo...

 Honeywell City UK interactive Web site serves as a single online destination to help security installersHoneywell launched a new website designed to complement its broad range of security technology. The Honeywell City UK interactive Web site serves as a single online destination to help security installers and end-user companies visualise how specific security technologies can be applied in homes, businesses, commercial sites and critical infrastructure.From high-rise office buildings to...

Norbain in turn will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolioD-Link recently announced it has appointed Norbain as a distribution partner in the UK.  The addition of Norbain to D-Link's existing distribution channel will help further grow the company's footprint with security resellers.  Norbain in turn will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolio of IP cameras, storage, security, wireless and switches. "We are pleased to be working with Norbain, it has huge...