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BSIA has revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climateResearch from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climate with 92% of respondents retaining the same level of investment.BSIA Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, comments: "It is encouraging that UK plc continues to take security seriously despite the pressures of the current econ...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010For the twelfth year running the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010 - the international meeting platform for security, safety and fire protection companies.The exhibition plays a major role in reflecting the security industry worldwide and will be an excellent opportunity for UK companies to showcase th...

Paul Ramsay, BSIA Export Council Section Chairman, welcomes Mojisola FayokunThe British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Export Council welcomed Mojisola Fayokun, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Nigeria's trade development manager, to their section meeting yesterday to discuss security opportunities in the country.In an excellent presentation, Mojisola outlined the various opportunities available for the UK security industry in Nigeria, ranging from the financial and construction industry...

SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC WestThe Security Industry Association (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) is now accepting registrations for its 2010 edition at ISC West in Las Vegas in March.The NPS is the security industry's premier awards-based marketing program, and the 2010 event will feature several enhancements, including revised categories that reflect the evolution of the industry and an exclusive space on the show floor where produ...

The House of Representatives establish a new grant program dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plantsThe House of Representatives has passed legislation that includes a key legislative priority of the Security Industry Association (SIA): the establishment of a new grant programme dedicated to the security of wastewater treatment plants.The "Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2868) would, among other things, create a wastewater treatment plant securit...

According to SIA, GSA Schedule Programme can offer big savings to local governmentsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched an initiative in which it is asking state legislators to allow local government purchases of security and life safety products through the GSA schedule programme.The General Services Administration (GSA) has long made products available to the federal government at the lowest price through its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) programme. In 2008, Congress passed a b...

Raid-control expands robbery deterrent package in response to new crime trend Raid-control - the national crime prevention initiative backed by the British Security Industry Association - has expanded its robbery deterrent package to include the protection of tobacco products within cigarette gantries in response to a new crime trend that retailers are experiencing.Criminals are targeting the cigarette gantries within several convenience store chains and demand that the person behind the co...

Dr. Kathleen Kiernan brings domain expertise to leading intelligence and investigation solution vendori2, Inc., the global leader in intelligence and investigation solutions for law enforcement, national security, defence and commercial security, recently announced that law enforcement and intelligence veteran Dr. Kathleen Kiernan has joined i2's Board of Directors. With a 30-year history in the industry, Kiernan is well-respected for her ability to translate national-level requirements into pra...

Safety and Security Asia was jointly held with "Homeland Security Asia 2009" and "Fire & Rescue Asia 2009"Conference and Exhibition Management Services (CEMS) in collaboration with Safety and Security Asia officially opened "Safety and Security Asia 2009" at Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 30. The event which marked the 20th anniversary of Safety and Security Asia was jointly held with "Homeland Security Asia 200...

BSIA welcomes another significant reduction in false alarms across England, Wales and Northern IrelandThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed another significant reduction in false alarms across England, Wales and Northern Ireland following the release of figures from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). The figures demonstrate a 13.9% reduction in police attendance to false alarms over the last year.Tim Geddes, the BSIA's Security Systems Section Chairman,...

The Thames Valley business community can secure its businesses and counter terrorismThe Thames Valley business community is being invited to attend a free one-day security-focused event, Thames Valley Security 2009 - "Securing our Future", to look at ways organisations can secure their businesses and contribute to countering terrorism.Nick Gilbert, Thames Valley Police Business Crime Reduction & Engagement Manager, says: "Countering terrorism is an issue in which all businesse...

DualCom's training video provides step-by-step guide on installation of Dual GradeShift range We are pleased to announce the arrival of the DualCom Installation Training Video. We have put together 12 individual sections that have been tailored to provide Installers with a step-by-step guide on how to install The UK’s favourite dual signalling, the DualCom GradeShift range. For ease of reference you can conveniently view the section of interest and have the answer in mi...

BSIA has published a new guide to help the education sector in the application of access control systemsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a new guide to aid the education sector in the application of access control systems.Education sites face a variety of threats including theft, vandalism and trespass. Therefore, safeguarding the wellbeing of pupils and staff is paramount. Access control systems can do just this by protecting assets as well as ensuring the physical...

Seven members of the BSIA were amongst winners at the prestigious Security Excellence AwardsSeven members of the British Security Industry Association were amongst the winners of the prestigious Security Excellence Awards. The winners were honoured at a glittering event held at the Park Lane Hilton in London.Kiri Gray, BSIA PR and Marketing Communications Manager, comments: "The Security Excellence Awards recognise achievements in the industry across a broad spectrum of different categ...

US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grantsIn a move that is expected to encourage ports to invest more in critical infrastructure protection initiatives, US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grants. The change was made in the Homeland Security Department appropriations bill (H.R. 2892) that is expected to be signed soon by President Obama.The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) administered by...

Guest list for the meeting included senior figues from the NSI and more than 30 major UK insurers Key members of the Insurance and Security industries met at CSL DualCom’s long standing business partner Vodafone’s Newbury headquarters to discuss shared topical issues.  Arranged by CSL DualCom’s Head of Corporate Relations, Dennis Judd, the guests included senior figures from the NSI, over 30 major UK Insurers and the Police. Presentations were given by...

  BSIA urges businesses to protect their organisations and customers by taking identity fraud seriouslyDuring National Identity Fraud Prevention Week, the British Security Industry Association is urging businesses to take identity fraud seriously in order to protect both their own organisations and their customers. Russell Harris, BSIA Information Destruction Section Chairman, says: "Identity fraud is a very serious issue, not just for individuals, but also for the UK's business c...

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  Edward Liu, Managing Director of CEMS gives his address at the Safety & Security Asia 2009Today marked a momentous occasion for Singapore's security industry with the formation of Singapore's very first security alliance. Spearheaded by five organizations, the Singapore Security Alliance (SSA) is a joint initiative formed to forge closer ties among the organizations to better promote the well-being of Singapore's security industry and its members. This alliance is anticipated to...

Multi-layered security is becoming an ever-increasing focus for retail operations worldwide as they seek to combat crime which can have a significant impact on profitability.  A new shopping centre in Austria has demonstrated how an interoperable approach, combining video surveillance, access control and intrusion technologies, has been used to address loss prevention.  The centre, which features some 83 shops and restaurants over an area of almost 40,000 square metres, is operated by...

Samson Security has selected Bold Gemini as their new alarm monitoring solutionSamson Security, Merseyside's only independent Gold NSI accredited RVRC, has selected Bold Gemini as their new alarm monitoring solution. Samson has been providing remote video response services, CCTV design, planning, installation, as well as key holding, alarm response and manned guarding since the Company was established in 1996. Clients include a full range of organisation types including public sector author...

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

Sam Griffith and John Coleman to focus on increasing sales for DualCom GradeShift and DualCom DigiPlus products CSL DualCom are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Griffith as Southern Area Sales Manager and John Coleman as Midlands Sales Executive. Sam and John will complement the sales effort in their respective areas and help to meet the ever increasing sales demand for the award winning products, DualCom GradeShift and DualCom DigiPlus. Sam was formerly Regional Sa...

According to the BSIA, the size of the Cash and Valuables in Transit (CVIT) operation in the UK in 2006 was estimated at £1.4 billion to £2 billion being transported per day across a fleet of 3,500 vehicles. Additionally they reported that attacks against couriers had increased exponentially. The industries response has been a CVIT Crime Reduction Charter drawn up with the support of the Home Office in 2007. The Charter laid down the foundations of a partnership of the CVIT industr...

Millennium Point in Birmingham, West MidlandsNetVu Connected CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is playing a key role at the £114 million Millennium Point, situated in Birmingham in the West Midlands, an impressive flagship development and the largest Millennium Project outside of London. Created specifically to encourage science, technology and education in the region, it is now home to the innovative Thinktank - Birmingham's award-winning Science Museum - that fea...

BSIA pledged support for CONTEST - the government's recently revised counter-terrorism strategyThe British Security Industry Association and its members have pledged their support for CONTEST - the government's recently revised counter-terrorism strategy.Security within the UK has never been more important. The threat from terrorism is at a sustained level, which has never been experienced before, and where the aim is to cause maximum damage and loss of life. CONTEST is the UK's strategy to defe...

 Proven panel concept provides highest operating reliability and safetyBosch Security Systems introduces a new fire panel series for small and medium sized installations. Based on the company's proven high-end panel concept, the Fire Panel 1200 Series offers innovative fire protection in the one and two-loop segments, combining flexibility and ease-of-use with the reliability of the market proven Modular Fire Panel Series. The 1200 Series panel is operated via an easy-to-use touch screen fe...

Bosch's Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems deployed at Denmark's new broadcasting complex The new Danish broadcasting complex, DR Byen, in Copenhagen features a highly creative design inspired by the Middle Eastern Kasbah with a 180 meter long indoor street linking three segments housing the studios, offices, depots and administration, and one segment housing a world-class concert hall with seating for 1800 people. No compromise in choice of sound systems Electrical...

The Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill to improve security at wastewater treatment plantsThe Security Industry Association has endorsed a new bill that would improve security at wastewater treatment plants.The "Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act of 2009" (H.R. 2883), introduced by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, on June 16, would authorise $200 million in annual Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants through 2014 for certain security enhancements and...

April was the best sales month to date for Bosch Professional SeriesBosch Professional Series intrusion detectors continue to prove that a detector is not just a detector. April was the best sales month to date for Professional Series, anchored by several hundred detectors that were part of a Texas School District, a major national department store, and a major national pharmacy.  This comes off the heels of a highly successful demo at the ISC West Show, where they highlighted Professi...