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Gap Park in Sydney, Australia extends for a couple of kilometres along sheer rugged cliffs facing the Pacific Ocean.  It is an area with stunning scenery, but sadly also a history of suicides, accidents and unexplained deaths. To reduce these tragedies and improve the park’s image, Woollahra Municipal Council implemented a master plan involving both deterrence and response measures which now includes a Geutebruck GeViScope-based video security system designed by Security Consultants I...

Nine use cases will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery of equipment and systems Leading security vendors will demonstrate the interoperability of their PSIA-compliant systems, including access control, intrusion detection, video, analytics and storage and physical security information management (PSIM), at ASIS 2012. At least nine use cases based on new and existing PSIA specifications will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery o...

Orchard Fencing fits perimeter security solutions across the south and south-west of England The success or failure of a criminal attack on your site will probably be decided within a few seconds, at the perimeter, says Chris Rust, MD of Orchard Fencing. With modern attack methods and the availability of portable power tools, it’s much harder these days to create an impenetrable barrier. But security planners have new tools too – so with the right approach, and a...

SIA's online report states that Brazil security market is expected to triple within five years The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently released the most updated and comprehensive resource available on the electronic physical security market in Brazil: the 2012 Brazil Security Market Report. Both the public and private sectors in Brazil are investing heavily in security equipment, as that nation prepares to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics and...

M3 Force Ltd distributes Bosch's intrusion and fire products in Sri Lanka Organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders, this year’s Construction Expo – International Exhibition and Symposium was held at Colombo’s premier exhibition and conference centre; the Banadaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). This event is Sri Lanka’s largest construction exhibition, attracting key players in the construction and related industries, with over...

At the reception desk one can see camera images of fixed and PTZ IP cameras Advanced video surveillance The FiftyTwoDegrees building, located in the south of the Netherlands, is growing into an inspiring environment for ICT. This ninety-meter high black office tower is seventeen stories and certainly eye-catching. It is partly open to public and requires varying levels of security, thereby necessitating a customised security system. TKH Security Solutions provided the soluti...

 Video analytics platform Duos Technologies receives Homeland Security SAFETY ACT designation Duos Technologies Inc. has reached the ten year mark in providing engineered solutions specifically designed for the rigorous requirements of rail and transit security applications. The company, first established in 1990, evolved into this niche from creating customised and unified programmable logic control (PLC) systems and then into customised and integrated video surveil...

IFSEC & Homeland Security India to take place from 1-3 Nov 2012 at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, India Having gained its foothold as the most prominent exhibition for the commercial and homeland security sector, IFSEC & Homeland Security India is announcing plans to further develop the exhibition and its content to cater for the evolving needs of the booming Indian and South Asian security industry. After a recent visit to India to meet key event stakeholder...

Opportunist thieves are targeting the UK freight industry - at a cost of more than £1 billion to the country’s economy Opportunist thieves are targeting the UK freight industry – at a cost of more than £1 billion to the country’s economy every year. Freight crime affects all types and sizes of commercial vehicles and it is a problem which impacts on companies up and down the country, with hauliers reporting thefts, damage and vandalism on a daily...

Sean Ackroyd to boost UK sales for Harper's new perimeter intrusion detection systems Sean Ackroyd has joined Harper Chalice Group Limited to spear-head the UK sales of their FenceSecure and WallSecure™electronic perimeter intrusion detection systems. Sean has more than 25 years’ electronic security industry experience and has worked at all levels from installation engineer to Branch Manager. Graham Harper, Managing Director of Harper Chalice Group Limited stated,...

Norbain's "pre-pack" sale triggered by a financing syndicate made up of its four largest creditors It has been a matter of public record for some time that Newbury Investments paid £23.5m for Norbain in a pre-pack arrangement which left the company without any obligations to the old Norbain’s many creditors. But other than this, the background to the distributor’s sale has remained sketchy. The sale was triggered by a financing syndicate made up of Norbain&r...

Europa becomes a member of the International Professional Security Association Europa has further demonstrated a commitment to being recognised as a first class provider of professional security services after becoming a member of the International Professional Security Association (IPSA). A presentation ceremony confirmed Europa’s membership to the organisation, whose aim is to enhance the professionalism of the security industry whilst improving the status of members...

TKH Security Solutions supplied complete iProtect Security Management System Diakonessenhuis Utrecht occupied a proud first place in the hospital top hundred for 2008. It is a progressive hospital with three locations in the Netherlands: Utrecht, Zeist, and Doorn. It has 627 beds, admits over 24,000 patients a year, and provides outpatient clinics that are visited by almost 370,000 patients a year. Diakonessenhuis employs 2640 people, including 150 specialists. Since the quali...

The number of solar parks in Europe is increasing as the demand for renewable energy is rising. Many of these solar parks are in remote locations, so protecting them properly can be a challenge. One of the security companies that have come up with an answer to this challenge is Reading, UK, based Westronics Fire & Security Ltd. To ensure good visibility of intruders in the surveillance system, even at night or in adverse weather conditions, Westronics includes thermal imaging cameras in its...

As higher education facilities’ professionals look for innovative ways to fund campus refurbishment programs and upgrade building systems, performance contracting is becoming an increasingly popular means through which efficiencies can be achieved with a budget-neutral approach. Administrators at West Virginia University (WVU) chose this option to address their eight million square foot built environment, significantly improving facilities and increasing energy efficiency, while at the sam...

The ability to share information, on an interoperable basis, is now a reality with specifications by the PSIA ASIS 2012 will showcase an even more impressive display of system interoperability with more than a dozen companies having interoperable systems and products relying on PSIA specifications.  IP-enabled security products have been available for more than fifteen years, but have been slow to realise their true potential as interoperable devices. The ability to shar...

BS:5979 compliance means the council control room can now obtain police response for intruder alarm activations Bradford City Council has achieved the British Standard for Alarm Receiving Centres, BS:5979 Cat II. Although the authority has been monitoring council alarms since 2002, the decision was taken to become accredited, adding further credibility to its service. Operating alongside their public space CCTV, BS:5979 compliance means the council control room can now obtain...

Jan De Lange (Managing Director), Lukas Rautenbach (Financial Director) and Les Oates (Director) led the buyout Norbain SA’s management announced a successful Management Buy Out of Norbain SA. The transaction is effective immediately. The buyout has been led by the majority shareholders, Jan De Lange (Managing Director), Lukas Rautenbach (Financial Director) and Les Oates (Director). Jan De Lange said that the big difference the MBO will provide is that we now have more...

Geoff Zeidler will serve as BSIA Chairman for a two-year period, with support from Julie Kenny Demonstrating the tangible benefits of trade association membership is key to the British Security Industry Association’s future growth and success, says Geoff Zeidler, the Association’s newly-appointed Chairman. In his inaugural address to BSIA members at the Association’s Annual Luncheon, Geoff stressed the importance of “absolute clarity” in setting...

Bosch’s Appreciation Night helped the BSCPs understand Bosch’s business direction in the coming years Held in Flame Restaurant within the beautiful compounds of Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, this year’s Bosch Security Certified Partner (BSCP) Appreciation Night not only gave a chance for Bosch Security Systems’ Asia Pacific management to interact with their Malaysian counterparts, but also provided them with an opportunity to help the BSCPs unders...

HEDA PERIMETERLARM AB will distribute Harper's PulseSecure electrified perimeter security systems Harper Chalice Group is pleased to announce the appointment of HEDA PERIMETERLARM AB LIMITED as distributors in Scandinavia for PulseSecure electrified perimeter security systems. HEDA PERIMETERLARM AB is headed up by Jan-Olof Rosenqvist who was formerly Product Manager specialising in electronic perimeter security systems for Siemens Sweden. Following the appointment of HE...

Sick UK is launching the LMS500 family of laser sensors, achieving new levels of security detection for both exterior and interior of buildings and compounds despite poor weather or low-visibility. A revolutionary new sensing and signal processing technology has been developed for the LMS500 to achieve a step-change in high-speed, accurate performance and consistent availability despite challenging environments.  “The incontrovertible rule in laser measurement used to be – if...

Texecom's forum will help keep customers updated with the latest developments from Texecom Texecom has launched a free online forum where customers and industry professionals can ask questions, discuss and learn about new developments from the company and within the security industry. Between the knowledge, experience and expertise of the company’s own staff and the community of security professionals, Texecom expects the new forum to offer an ideal platform for trouble...

Harper Chalice's PulseSecure electrified perimeter has been installed by Advance Yorkshire Ltd. The UK’s largest vehicle dismantling and salvage company is using the latest PulseSecure electrified perimeter security technology from Harper Chalice to protect its Huddersfield site. The system, which was installed by Harper Chalice Accredited Dealer, Advance Yorkshire Limited, has proved totally effective in deterring intruders with a one hundred per cent success reco...

Julie Kenny receiving the award in recognition of her work at Pyronix In a category populated with directors from much larger companies such as BAE Systems and BT Openreach, it was fantastic that Julie Kenny CBE DL was awarded the National First Women Award for Engineering and Manufacturing. Hosting the awards, Clare Balding presented the award to Julie in recognition of what she has achieved as Chairman and CEO of Pyronix while at the same time promoting and supporting manufa...

Senstar’s PIDS technologies are used in more than 80 countries worldwide Senstar, a leading international provider of perimeter intrusion detection security (PIDS) sensors, recently announced its partnership with Denver, Colorado based PSA Security Network. PSA Security Network is the world's largest electronic security system integrators cooperative. As a result of this partnership, System Integrators who are PSA members will now be eligible to take advantage of tradit...

Visonic, a brand of Tyco Security Products, and a leading developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge home security and safety systems and components, recently announced the full integration of AlarmView from Run My Security with Visonic’s PowerMaster family of intrusion alarm systems. AlarmView is a security service in the new segment that fits between self-monitoring and a traditional monitoring service. It supports most daily user security system functions, such as arming/disarming, ini...

IMS report covers electronic perimeter security, including sensors, video and non-smart fencing In its newly released report, “World Market for Electronic Perimeter Security Equipment”, IMS Research has found Opgal to be one of the top ten perimeter security equipment providers in the world. US-based IMS Research is the leading independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. The study further names Opgal – a leadin...

iQ-Road packages for Intelligent Road Transportation sector comprising applications for highways, tunnels and urban centers Having implemented its Advanced Surveillance systems in Airports, Railways and other organisations around the world, iOmniscient has now brought its technology to bear on the Intelligent Road Transport sector. The company studied in depth the requirements for Road Traffic Management and the issues faced by current users of such systems and developed a com...

AD Network Video wins award for its FireVu integrated VSD solution AD Network Video - part of AD Group and sister company of Dedicated Micros– has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the prestigious IFSEC 2012 Security Industry Awards for its FireVu integrated VSD Solution which provides early detection and visual verification of smoke and fire for commercial buildings. “We are extremely pleased the FireVu Solution has received recognition...