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Prof. Srinivasan will speak about professionalising security professionals in the current environment ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Narayanan Srinivasan, Professor of Security and Risk at Edith Cowan University (Australia) and Director of Emirates-ECU Centre (Dubai) will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. Prof. Srinivasan will speak about professionalising security professionals in the...

The 2012 'Big Thank You' tour provided Pyronix with a great opportunity to thank their loyal customers Following the 2012 Pyronix ‘Big Thank You’ tour to celebrate their 25 year anniversary, Pyronix are delighted to continue with their ‘Big Thank You’ events in 2013 with the ‘Big Thank You Price Promise.’ The 2012 ‘Big Thank You’ tour provided Pyronix with a great opportunity to meet up with many of you, their loyal customers,...

BSIA is attending for the 15th year to provide valuable advice and guidance on the latest products and services Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at Intersec 2013, which is taking place in Dubai next week (January 15 – 17). This year's exhibition will see a record number of BSIA member companies taking part - 12 in total - with many concen...

AC2000 SE was selected to secure the premises by CEM Approved Reseller,Tyco Fire and Security UAE LLC CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced that AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been successfully installed at Abu Dhabi Investment Council headquarters, Al Bahar Towers.  AC2000 SE was selected to secure the premises by CEM Approved Reseller, Tyco Fire & Security UAE LLC, as part of their security solution which compri...

The jury presented the Special Jury Award in the Fire Fighting Sector Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of early & reliable detection and remote visual verification safety & security solutions, received a Special Jury Award for its Open-area Smoke Imaging Detector (OSID) at Expoprotection 2012, held December 4-7 in Paris, France. A jury consisting of market experts, journalists, end users, and consultants presented Xtralis with the Special Jury Award in the F...

Pyronix donates Euro500 to Macmillan Cancer Support following their recent Facebook campaign The Pyronix Facebook page is a key tool for any installer wanting to get up to date product information directly from Pyronix. It creates a forum where they can post feedback and comments, and have industry discussions on the latest happenings in the security market. The Rotherham based security equipment manufacturer pledged that for every new 'like' they got on their Facebook page, t...

Besides IT security, fire safety and access security scores highly on the scale of business continuity Twenty percent of companies employing more than 1000 people do not have a plan that ensures the continuity of the business after a disaster. Among companies with ten or fewer employees this figure rises to 80 percent. These are the findings of a representative survey by Siemens Nederland. It is noteworthy here that almost 60% of these same large companies believe they should...

Fermax announces new business strategy for the Chinese market The most important security systems trade fair in Asia, China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security, was the showcase chosen by Fermax to reveal its latest products and launch the new business strategy for the Chinese market. The specialist press opted for this moment to award the prizes for best brand, among them the Valencian firm. With over 1000 exhibitors, 150,000 visitors and 10 exhibition pav...

The Counter Terror Expo Excellence Awards is to be held on 24th April 2013 The Counter Terror Expo Excellence Awards, to be held on 24th April 2013, will be moving to the exclusive private members Hurlingham Club located on the banks of the River Thames. Bordering the Thames in Fulham and set in 42 acres of magnificent grounds, The Hurlingham Club is a green oasis of tradition and international renown. Recognised throughout the world as one of Britain’s greatest private...

QNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced new Turbo NAS V3.8 firmware; which incorporates sought-after improvements to Turbo NAS multimedia applications and new business features. New features of Turbo NAS V3.8 firmware include support for Windows® 8, improvements in Turbo NAS multimedia capabilities, the addition of Surveillance Station Pro, and proxy client for flexible yet secure Internet access in business environments. Firmware V3.8 supports the newest Microsoft Windows 8 operating system,...

Andrew Tuck to focus on promoting Pyronix and Castle brands We are pleased to introduce our new Corporate Account Manager Andrew Tuck. Taking on the new position of Corporate Account Manager, Andrew will be focussing on the promotion of the Pyronix and Castle brands to specifiers within the corporate segment of the market. As you know, Pyronix and Castle have been at the forefront of innovation within the security industry for decades, with the Enforcer being awarded ‘...

Online shoppers will benefit from discounts and promotions RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, has announced the launch of the RISCO STORE, their new wholesale online store dedicated to selling RISCO Group’s product range to Australian professional customers. RISCO Group recently opened an operation in Australia and the RISCO STORE will provide a seamless online shopping experience for the Australian market. The product catalogue is availab...

The Identicom LWD enables workers to discreetly raise an alarm, eliciting a police response if required Family Housing is helping to reduce potential risk to its lone working, front-line staff by contracting with Connexion2 for its award winning and ACPO ‘Secured by Design’ accredited Identicom lone worker device (LWD).   The Identicom LWD is providing the housing association’s Lone Workers with peace of mind knowing that should a conflict situation...

The product range consists of Predix microwave detectors and Quadrosense fence protection systems artec technologies AG informs about the newly formed partnership with Umirs Europe, Budapest. artec will exclusively distribute the competitive range of perimeter protection products in Germany. The product range consists of Predix dual position k-band microwave detectors for 10 – 400m distance and Quadrosense fence protection systems for existing or new fencing (steel, mas...

Mahler has served ADS for over twenty years and has assumed the role of Chairman Emeritus After twenty-two years with ADS Security (ADS), Mel Mahler recently announced his retirement and has stepped down as Chairman and CEO. Mahler has assumed the role of Chairman Emeritus. John Cerasuolo, President and COO of the company since 2008, will assume the role of CEO. Cerasuolo will continue to serve as President. Bill Hunt, President of Elmhurst Corporation, the majority partner o...

AS&E will team with key subcontractors to deliver an integrated and comprehensive detection solution American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E"), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announces that an international government agency has selected AS&E as the security systems integrator to secure a major international port. Under the terms of the $24.6 million prime contract, AS&E will team with key subcontractors to deliver a...

Sagem and Thales bring to Sofradir IR technologies originally developed for their internal purposes Sagem (Safran group), Thales and Sofradir have signed an agreement for Sofradir to acquire Sagem and Thales’ infrared (IR) detector technology development and manufacturing facilities. Sagem and Thales bring to Sofradir IR technologies originally developed for their internal purposes. IR detectors are advanced technology components at the centre of multiple military, spac...

Moore will leverage his expertise to support installation and service of the company’s First Responder platform FutureSentry, a developer of automated detection solutions designed for proactive security, recently announced that it expanded its sales team with the addition of Eric Moore as an Independent Sales Representative. Moore brings more than 20 years of technical and sales experience to the company. Moore, who reports directly to FutureSentry President and CEO Rol...

The goal of the campaign is to inspire security professionals and/or their employers to sponsor at least one child Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is continuing its integrated marketing campaign beginning in January 2013. Mission 500’s media partners have again joined in offering their support in the form of over US$125,000 in print and electronic media placem...

The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries ASIS International held its 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2012 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong. The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries. The event was officially opened by Eduard Emde, CPP, President of ASIS International.  The conference kicked off with Dr. Richard Weixing Hu, Associate Professor at the University of Hong K...

COPS Monitoring will provide services to over 3,500 alarm dealers who represent 800,000 subscribers COPS Monitoring, a leading provider of wholesale alarm monitoring services headquartered in Williamstown, NJ acquires AlarmWATCH of Hunt Valley, MD. With the addition of AlarmWATCH, COPS Monitoring now provides services to more than 3,500 alarm dealers, who represent nearly 800,000 subscribers nationwide. "We believe that our companies are much stronger together than they were...

SightLogix IP thermal video analytics systems have been deployed by the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) to protect five large North Hudson River bridges.  NYSBA is using SightLogix’ smart video perimeter security system to secure the Bear Mountain Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge which together serve more than 1 million Hudson River crossings each week. Bridge security requires accurate, reliable intr...

Fire-Lite Alarms is one of only 19 tenured companies to have achieved this membership milestone Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell is being recognised by the Security Industry Association (SIA) for its 25 years of membership with the popular security advocacy group. Of SIA’s nearly 500 corporate members, Fire-Lite Alarms is one of only 19 tenured companies to have achieved this membership milestone. “Together with the support of companies like Fire-Lite, SIA has been a...

IFSEC South Africa bags the Best Trade Exhibition award in the 6,000-12,000 sq.m. category IFSEC South Africa, the biggest commercial security, homeland security and fire exhibition on the African continent has won the 2012 EXSA Award for the Best Trade Exhibition in the 6,000-12,000sq.m. category. Held on Wednesday 21 November 2012 at Monte Casino in Johannesburg, the Annual EXSA (Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa) Awards evening brings the leading industry...

Senstar will be able to provide customers with the option to use integrated PSIM solutions CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Senstar Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of perimeter intrusion detection sensors to provide integrated perimeter security solutions. For close to 30 years, Senstar’s perimeter intrusion detection products have...

The Asset and Property Marking Section offers a forum for security firms whose products deter theft and other crimes The Cash and Property Marking section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its identity and revitalised its strategic objectives in recognition of the growing marketplace for forensic marking products. Now known as the Asset and Property Marking Section, the group offers a forum for security firms whose products deter theft and oth...

AS& E demonstrated its multi-technology Gemini™ parcel X-ray inspection system at the event American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E")  a leading  worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, presented and exhibited its cargo and parcel inspection solutions at Transport Security Expo & Conference 2012 held in London from November 14 - 15. The presentation explored common customer inspection challenges and different approaches to...

Risco Group to offer their full product range to the Australian market RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, has opened a new office in Australia enabling them to offer their full product range to the Australian market. Established in 1978 as Rokonet, a manufacturer of high quality detectors, RISCO Group has evolved to become an innovator of creative, advanced solutions for the security industry, renowned in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas....

The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, which as its name suggests, is within walking distance of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, has 370 rooms and suites spread over 14 floors. Ultra modern in design, it has facilities to attract both business people and tourists, with several restaurants, 10 conference rooms, a half Olympic size swimming pool and a spa area. The hotel incorporates renewable solar and photovoltaic panels, and has an on-site borehole to reduce water consumption – making it on...

The event was held at the Perimeter Security Workshop at London Olympia Traditionally, perimeter protection has been used simply to deter would-be intruders from gaining unauthorised entrance to a premise. However, as the global security landscape evolves to include new and increasingly pervasive threats, the need for sound perimeter systems to form part of an organisation’s wider security strategy has similarly grown. Advancing this debate during a workshop at Transport...