Intruder alarm system control panels & accessories News

ADFC will be making use of the Sky-Walker Integration Platform for their surveillance needsAbu Dhabi, the richest city in the world, is growing every nanosecond. Due for completion this year is the Financial Centre, also known as Sowwah Square. This enormous project contains no less than 460,000 square metres of built up area, divided between four office towers, the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, retail space and parking space. Both Entelec as manufacturer and Site Technology as system provider are p...

The world market for perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed $440 million by 2014The world market for perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed $440 million by 2014. The growth of this market will primarily be driven by proposed legislation in Europe, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear plants), CFATS in the US and airport and nuclear power plant expansion across Asia. The perimeter security market can be described in terms of cabled and non-cabled sensors. Rep...

The bill is a legislative priority of the Security Industry AssociationThe House of Representatives passed a legislation that would establish legal standards for carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and encourage their use.The "Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act" (H.R. 1796) from Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to publish standards for CO detectors and would prohibit the distribution of any detector that does not meet those sta...

  From left to right: Tim Penn (AMX), Mike Blackman (ISE) and Keith Watson (Harman)Integrated Systems Events is delighted to announce that Keith Watson has joined its Board of Directors. Watson, who is Marketing Director - Mixing for Harman's mixer business, Soundcraft Studer, joined ISE's Advisory Committee in 2009 and attended his first meeting of the Board of Directors during InfoComm last month.The Board maintains three positions for representatives of ISE's exhibitors, each of who...

Southwest Microwave's Perimeter Intrusion Detection System will work within the IPSecurityCenter platformCNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has announced a partnership with Southwest Microwave Ltd, a global leader in the design and manufacture of high security outdoor perimeter security systems, based in Worcestershire.With 40 years of experience and 53,000 installations in more than 80 countries, Southwest Microwave has earned a global le...

In the hospitality business, most invest only in the first security level - the passive security systems which are required by law.  Very few invest voluntarily in extra security precautions and processes (those processes which perhaps see security in its wider context to also include fire safety). Although international hotel operators usually have higher standards than those prescribed by law for their passive security systems (including standards for CCTV, intrusion detection and higher-...

Tyke's efforts will help meet the growing demand for Smith & Wesson Security products in the Midwest regionSmith & Wesson Security Services, the fast-growing national network of professional security dealers, is pleased to announce it has appointed Tyke Burgwald as its Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Burgwald brings over 28 years of experience to the position with expertise in business management, sales, dealer development, dealer funding and acquisitions. Within the security industry, B...

FIT series of outdoor intruder detectors had a successful preview at IFSEC 2010 Optex Europe, leader in detection technology, has launched the FIT series of compact outdoor detectors, suitable for any outdoor area in the home, following a successful preview at IFSEC.Designed with residential properties in mind, Paul Nicholas, Divisional Manager for Optex Europe believes there is scope for such a discreet detector. "The FIT series is unlike any other detector on the market, des...

  Aviva Stadium has a new integrated security solution from ADT including fire detection, CCTV and access controlADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, today announced it has delivered a fully integrated fire and security solution at the newly redeveloped Aviva Stadium at Lansdowne Road in Dublin, Ireland. Upon completion in at the end of April 2010, the stadium, developed by the Irish Rugby Football Union and the Football Association of Ireland will...

Many of us are familiar with the security measures that banks have in place - cameras, silent alarms, automatic shutters, security guards, ink dyes. What about security smoke? The use of security smoke devices is now an established tactic to protect banks, and is also widely used in the retail sector to safeguard in-store ATM machines. These devices, typically linked to an alarm or a panic button, work by forcing a non-toxic fluid (normally glycol or glycerine mixed with water) under pressure t...

 Security users can now confidently implement the Presidium Mini for an array of monitoring applicationsXtralis, a leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early detection of fire, gas and security threats, announced that its ADPRO Presidium Mini Intelligent Intrusion Detection System has been certified as a primary detection system by the UK Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB). This certification means that government and other mission-critical security users can...

Watch the latest HEIST movie from Concept Smoke Screen, showcasing their powerful security smoke and security fog systems.

The results of the contest's 13th edition were announced at the Securex 2010 International Security Exhibition Bosch Security Systems' products performed outstandingly at the Polish Alarm Technology Master contest organised by the Polish POLALARM Association of Technical Safety Measures and Security Management Experts. The Bosch Modular Alarm Platform 5000 came first in the "Break-in and robbery signalling equipment and systems" category. The platform's ease of operation thanks to...

Bosch's is the first intrusion alarm panel tested and certified to the new VdS Home standardFirst intrusion alarm panel tested and certified to the new VdS Home standardApproved by renowned European certification laboratory Ensures accredited, affordable intrusion protection for home owners Bosch Security Systems' Easy Series intrusion alarm panel is the first to receive certification to the new VdS Home standard. VdS is an accredited German laboratory and certifier renowned for maintaining the...

 The ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010 Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction - is a revision of ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a revised control panel standard that is intended to reduce the number of false alarms. The ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010 Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction - a revision of ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007 - details the design features for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices...

 P.Eye-S helps in remote detection of explosives at potential targets such as airports, military establishments, etc.Portendo AB and BAE Systems have signed an agreement to co-operate on civil and military detection systems for improvised explosive devices.The agreement means that BAE Systems obtains an exclusive license to market, sell and manufacture Portendo's P.Eye-S in the United States and Canada, for the civil market. The P.Eye-S is Portendo's first product for remote detec...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's IFSEC recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory:See the album with captions

 The summit will provide update on the federal identity, credential and access management (ICAM) initiativeThe Security Industry Association has announced the panelists for the ICAM discussion at the Government Summit in Washington, D.C., in June. The session, which is planned for the second day of the June 8-9 event, will provide an update regarding the federal identity, credential and access management (ICAM) initiative. The Federal Identity, Credential, and Acces...

 The CCS 900 Ultro conferencing system combines excellent acoustics, superior component design and intuitive use Bosch Security Systems' CCS 900 Ultro Discussion Unit has been awarded a red dot award. This international design award is the largest and most renowned design competition in the world, with more than 12,000 submissions from more than 60 countries. The award-winning products are put before an international public in the red dot design museum. Bosch only recently introduced t...

A pioneering new venture by security leaders Concept Smoke Screen and the UK's largest luxury jewellers Aurum Holdings Ltd has successfully reduced window break-ins and subsequent high value loss. Concept Smoke Screens' unique system is proven to dramatically reduce loss. Aurum is the largest luxury and prestige jewellers in the UK which brands now include Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths brands.  Aurum jewellers have been targeted during trading hours.  These...

 Johnny Allia will lead Honeywell's intruder, access control and video segments across EMEAHoneywell has announced the appointment of Johnny Allia to vice president and general manager of the Honeywell Security Group products business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Allia was previously managing director for Honeywell's Security and Communications EMEA business focusing on wired and wireless intruder alarm solutions for commercial and residential markets. In his new position,...

Avigilon's surveillance software, Control Center's open architecture enables effective interoperabilityAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced at IFSEC 2010 that its award-winning Avigilon Control Center software has been integrated successfully with the industry's leading access control, critical communication, alarm monitoring, intrusion detection, and visitor management systems. Avigilon Control Center now combines...

 Panasonic Alarm Manager handles multiple third party inputs/outputs with converged IP featuresAt IFSEC 2010, the world's leading annual security event hosting over 25,000 security professionals, stand C10 in the NEC's Hall 5 displays Panasonic's latest IP security solutions including an entirely new system called Panasonic Alarm Manager. The system monitors multiple third party alarm inputs and generates multiple, customisable outputs. The Panasonic Alarm Manager is amongst...

  i-Pro SmartHD brings stunning visual benefits of high-definition imagery into security solutions: Steven GerrardWhy are Panasonic exhibiting at IFSEC 2010? Panasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) is absolutely delighted to again be attending IFSEC, the world's leading security event and certainly the most established security event after nearly 40 years existence. In fact I am reliably informed that the first IFSEC took place in the basement of the Royal Lancaster Hote...

 The 13th edition of the security show drew record number of exhibitors from 19 countries Secutech Expo, Asia's most international trade fair for total security solutions, held from 21-23 April, 2010 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan, attracted a record number of exhibitors and visitors.The 13th edition drew 553 exhibitors who showcased the latest products in 34,020 sq m of exhibition space. These exhibitors came from 19 countries and regions: Australia, Brazil...

ACCENT had been managed and administered by Security Industry Association since it beganThe Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) would like to announce that CSAA will take over sole responsibility for the administration and management of the Alarm Call Centre Education, Networking and Training (ACCENT) listserver.Launched by SIA and CSAA more than a decade ago to facilitate the networking of its members, ACCENT has been managed and administered by...

The latest TCD enhancements add PSTN connectivity and a global roaming SIM to its existing IP capabilitiesPlatinum One makes the Emizon TCD the only signalling device required, ready for whatever the engineer is faced with on-site. The latest TCD enhancements add PSTN connectivity and a global roaming SIM to its existing IP capabilities. It means that the TCD supports all EN signalling grades, all IP, PSTN and GPRS network service providers and all panel connectivity modes. In addition, all TCDs...

Optex's detectors comply with the British Standard for Detector Activated Remotely Monitored CCTV systemsThe full range of Optex detectors has been installed at 70 Ford Direct forecourts across the country, resulting in a 60 percent reduction in false alarms.The showrooms have been blighted by the nuisance of false alarm activations for many years, until Andy Bromley, Operations Director at P&R Fire and Security, was approached to investigate the problem.Having worked successfully with Optex...

 Bosch held several presentations at ISC West on their latest security technology, trends and solutionsAttendees from around the world took the opportunity to explore the latest Bosch solutions in CCTV, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products.   At our breakfast and lunch sessions, participants enjoyed a wealth of information on the technology, trends, and solutions presented by Bosch product experts. From using infrared illumination to enable around-the-clo...

The UK security sector is to be promoted around the world as the 'hallmark of excellence'Optex Europe, leaders in detection technology, has welcomed the strategy from UK Trade & Investment to help British security companies win business abroad.The UK security sector is to be promoted around the world as the 'hallmark of excellence.' More than 335,000 people are employed in 18,000 companies and exports last year were valued at £1.36 billion, an increase of over 14 percent as compared to...