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CommPact is a uniquely small, innovative, all-in-one-box wireless residential security solutionElectronics Line 3000 Ltd., a leading global provider of residential security with remote management, launches CommPact, a uniquely small, innovative, all-in-one-box wireless residential security solution, available with GPRS and/or PSTN communication modules. CommPact will be launched at IFSEC 2010, May 10-13, at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.CommPact has been uniquely designed to include all essential re...

APT Security Systems is a specialist in high-security installations for high-risk sitesAPT Security Systems - part of the APT Controls Group - is this year returning to IFSEC to showcase a wide range of security solutions, central to which will be a new range of modular street furniture that has been designed and engineered with inherent security properties. The crash-rated cycle stand, for example, can withstand the impact of a 7.5 tonne vehicle striking it (at different angles) at 40mph making...

SALTO Systems were awarded the contract to supply their fully integrated XS4 access control solution A brand new £6.3m retirement complex in Congleton, Cheshire, has created a totally ‘keyless' environment for residents and staff. SALTO Systems were awarded the contract to supply their fully integrated XS4 access control solution which includes perimeter online door controllers, and over 90 stand-alone proximity apartment doors all using a mix of RFID fobs and cards.Owned by the Plus...

The summit will host a Chief Information Security Officers' RoundtableMIS Training Institute's ICT Security Africa Summit 2010 is now less than four weeks away. The summit will take place in Mombasa, Kenya on 11th- 14th May 2010. There is still time left to register and join the likes of Kenya ICT Board, Ecobank, Toyota, MTN Uganda, Nestle and Kenya National Audit Office who will be in attendance.Ensure your company is not left behind and join Africa's ICT and cyber security fight. Registrations...

Videx is introducing new door entry systems which include a voice and video over IP systemAt IFSEC 2010, Videx Security has many new products on show at Stand B12, Hall 4. These include the Krystallo Apartment Station that builds on the success of the Eclipse and offers touch sensitive operation and programming with OSD (on-screen display) as well as improved aesthetic design. Both flush and surface mount versions are available and its ultra-low profile is well suited to high-end domestic applic...

The ASSA Flexcore access control range features patent protection to prevent the duplication of keysASSA - a leading manufacturer of ironmongery and door hardware within the education sector - was the primary choice to secure the recently-opened £5.9 million St Luke's CE School. With over 400 students, St Luke's, in Wolverhampton, is the first of its kind in the UK to be awarded a BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) rating of ‘Excellent' for the sustainable design and e...

Smaller size of the security lockers delivers added flexibility in design configurationsDelivering new capabilities for securing, tracking and controlling valuable items, Morse Watchmans introduced the new SmartKey locker module, displayed at ISC West 2010, as an addition to its successful line of SmartKey locker solutions for storing valuable objects. The SmartKey locker module is designed with a smaller footprint - half the depth of the standard locker - and can be used in any of the modular K...

SALTO Systemsworking together with Bristol based business partner Gem Security Centre Ltd, has implemented the replacement of mechanical key operated night latch rim locks with a SALTO XS4 electronic access control solution at Cirencester's Royal Agricultural College. Established in 1845, the Royal Agricultural College was the first agricultural college to be established in the English speaking world. As a leading university college it offers over 40 career-focussed programmes within its School...

The KeyWatcher security solution's unique orientation lends flexibility to installation optionsThinking "inside" the box, Morse Watchmans unveiled a new six-module horizontal KeyWatcher system, also to be showcased at ISC West 2010. The unique orientation (horizontal vs. vertical) of the standard six module system allows users more flexibility in mounting options, such as under cabinets or on counter tops."Since its inception, the Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher systems have set the st...

This subsequent order from Singapore was won against fierce competition. The crucial points, besides the favourable total costs, were mainly the integration possibilities which CardLink offers and the short delivery times. Since the battery is integrated in the standalone cylinder and not in the LEGICbadge, flexibility and safety are ensured although room inhabitants are changing frequently. This year, Singapore will host the first Youth Olympic Games. NTU's 6000 student homes will then be acco...

Morse Watchmansn is the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control solutionsMorse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control solutions, announced new upgraded features to their industry-leading KeyWatcher line of key management solutions. The new features, ranging from re-organised menus to optimised database capabilities, are implemented in KeyWatcher cabinets on display at the Morse Watchmans' booth at ISC West."These new features, in combination w...

Upgraded features and new designs highlight innovative access control line-up additions from Morse WatchmansMorse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control solutions, will exhibit its leading key management, asset control and guard tour solutions at ISC West. Also on display will be the newest additions to the product line-up including a six-module horizontal cabinet, a locker module half the depth of the standard locker and several functionality upgrades for the Key...

Biometric data was defined in the bill to include everything from DNA to retinal scans to facial features to fingerprintsNew Hampshire lawmakers sided overwhelmingly with the Security Industry Association (SIA) on a crucial biometrics issue.Following an education and advocacy push by SIA, legislators rejected by a 267-39 vote HB 1409, which would have prohibited any government agency or private entity in the state from using biometrics as part of identification cards - except for employee i...

Administrator Johnson's presentation will be invaluable to the many security professionals in attendanceNew General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Martha Johnson is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit in June.The GSA manages the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program and is responsible for overseeing the allocation of billions of dollars in economic stimulus funds, making it an important federal agen...

SALTO will be demonstrating the very latest security products at booth 2 at AACUHOSALTO Systems will build on its position as the world's leading wireless access control provider for student residential accommodation by exhibiting at this year's AACUHO which is taking place at the Sebel and Citigate King George Square Hotel, Brisbane, between 6 - 9 April 2010.The AACUHO (Australasian Association of College and University Housing Officers) conference and exhibition is the premier event for all pr...

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...

The BSIA endorses the SIA's tough stance on security companies that break the licensing rulesThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the recent convictions of security company Sabrewatch who have been found guilty of supplying unlicensed security operatives to customers. Sabrewatch, based in East Grinstead, provided security for high street retailers including Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Harvey Nichols, GAP and Cadbury Schweppes. The firm had been supplying unlicensed sec...

  CyberLock security systems record openings and unauthorised attempts to open narcotic safes Clark County Fire Department has implemented the CyberLock system of electronic lock cylinders and programmable keys to manage and control access to their controlled substances. As the largest fire department in the State of Nevada, Clark County provides emergency services to an area encompassing 7,910 square miles that includes the Las Vegas Strip and neighbouring resort township...

The reception is an annual networking event held by the SIA at ISC West in Las VegasDiebold, Incorporated has signed on as the top-level "Hall of Fame" sponsor of next month's Security Industry Association (SIA) Customer Appreciation Reception.The reception is an annual networking event held by SIA at ISC West in Las Vegas. This year's gathering is scheduled for March 23 at ESPN Zone.Diebold is a long-time member of SIA, and V. John Stroia, the company's vice president for government s...

 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,...

 Visitors to Sicur will be invited by Nedap to take a look at integration possibilities with biometricsNedap will be well represented at the International Security, Safety & Fire Exhibition in Madrid. From 2 to 5 March 2010, the IFEMA Exhibition Centre in Madrid, Spain, will host the International Security, Safety & Fire Exhibition, Sicur. The trade fair will bring together leading companies in the security sector, including Nedap that will present a variety of its innovative p...

Alpro helped secure residential areas in north England with security gatesWhen local authority requirements called for certain areas of residential estates to be secured, Alpro (part of IEC Ltd.) supplied the locking solutions. Alleyways between residential areas were being used by unauthorised personnel to the annoyance of the local residents. Security gates were designed and installed at various locations in the north of England and Alpro supplied the deadlocking deadlatches for the project.Ni...

 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...

  Over 700 security companies will be exhibiting at Asian Securitex 2010 this June in Hong Kong Co-locating with Asian Building Interiors 2010, Asian Building Technologies 2010 and Asian Elenex 2010, the biennial tradeshow is branded as Build4Asia - the most comprehensive 4-in-1 sourcing platform in Asia. It will employ the largest ever exhibition space of 12,000 sqm and bring together the well-known manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, architects, contractor...

 The SALTO XS4 Access Control solution particularly appealed to St Bernard's CollegeSet in extensive grounds in West Essendon, Melbourne, St. Bernard's College is a single-gender Catholic Secondary School offering a wide range of quality education to approximately 1300 young male students from year 7 through to year 12.The students are mostly drawn from those who have attended local Catholic primary schools, and whose families have been actively supportive of their sons' ongoing education i...

 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...

  SALTO access control system installed at the Beacon Centre for the BlindThe Beacon Centre began life in 1875 as the Wolverhampton Society for the Blind. It is now known as the Beacon Centre for the Blind, and helps people with sight loss live fuller and more independent lives.As amenities at the centre have developed and increased, becoming the focus of activities for the local visually impaired population, the need for on-site accommodation for older blind and partially sighted peop...

 The new website represents SALTO's specialist approach to electronic locking technologySALTO Systems has launched a new website designed to provide anyone involved in the specification of security and access control solutions with up to date information on the technology and capabilities of the company's range of wireless electronic locks.The vibrant new site, http://www.wirelesslocks.net/ is made up of four components: the introduction, wireless, how it works and a summary. In just over f...

 SALTO XS4 electronic locking system controls access on 77 doors around the siteThe Beacon Centre began life in 1875 as the Wolverhampton Society for the Blind. It is now known as the Beacon Centre for the Blind, and helps people with sight loss live fuller and more independent lives. As amenities at the centre have developed and increased, becoming the focus of activities for the local visually impaired population, the need for on-site accommodation for older blind and partially sighted pe...

  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...