Intruder detectors News

 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 event offers a chance for companies to showcase products and services to overseas security buyersThis year's well-attended Meet the Buyers event held at IFSEC 2010 was a great success securing a record number of meetings between UK companies and overseas buyers, says the British Security Industry Association (BSIA).The event is organised by the BSIA in partnership with UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) and International Trade Promotion Centre and has been r...

August will see another deadline missed to deliver effective security for belly-hold freight on passenger flightsAugust will see another deadline missed to deliver effective security for belly-hold freight on passenger flights. The news was broken by Gale Rossides, Acting Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in testimony before the Appropriations Committee's subcommittee on Homeland Security in the US House of Representatives in early March.Rossides told the subcomm...

The Transportation Security Administration will deploy AIT units to 28 more airportsUS Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced deployments of advanced imaging technology (AIT) units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to 28 additional airports - strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies."Deploying advanced imaging technology at these airports strengthens our ability to...

The news is welcomed by the intruder alarms sector, including the BSIA's Security Systems SectionThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the decision by British Telecommunications (BT) to cease the mass migration of the PSTN network to IP. BT conducts regular reviews of the 21CN voice project, and during the most recent review, it was decided that the mass migration to the 21CN voice platform, including the 275,000 line migration planned for Pathfinder Volume POTs during 20...

The solution consists of the Blackbird Micro PC and the new JetCam HD digital ANPR camera rangeCitySync has launched its new micro ANPR system for those small, hard to reach places. It consists of the Blackbird Micro PC, a 7" USB touch-screen monitor and the new JetCam HD digital ANPR camera range.The Blackbird Micro PC™ runs standard operating systems such as Windows XP/7 and can do the usual day-to-day tasks including Internet and word processing. Whereas a standard PC uses ove...

 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,...

 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...

Sean Knott joins the company with five years of fire & security sector recruitment experienceLondon-based recruiters career:Talent has appointed a Senior Consultant to launch its security recruitment team, which will specialise in the recruitment of fire & security sales and marketing professionals. Sean Knott joins the company with five years of fire & security sector recruitment experience, working with UK and European clients and candidates. Previously, Sean worked as an account a...

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...

Martin Smith held a keynote presentation on security awareness at ASIS 2010Despite the volcanic ash cloud that caused the unprecedented closure of much of Europe's airspace, the 9th ASIS International European Security Conference took place on 18-21 April 2010 in Lisbon, Portugal at the LCC. ASIS 2010 Treasurer Eduard J. Emde, CPP said: "I would like to thank those who ensured that the Conference went ahead with an excellent programme and who contributed to the great atmosphere onsite."...

 Exhibit range includes many specialised villages like CCTV, access control, intruder detection and many more 1st international fair - iSEC - will be held from 15-18 September 2010 in Belgrade Fair in cooperation with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce: Association for Private Security, the Association of Information Technology and the Serbian Society for Information Technology.The Serbian Chamber of Commerce strongly supports such an innovated concept of organisation and has made a decision t...

 British Security Industry Association claims that R&D tax credits are "essential to economic recovery"With just a week to go until the General Election, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has urged politicians to think carefully over the future of R&D tax credits, claiming that they are "essential to economic recovery."The tax relief - worth £790m in 2008 - is currently available to businesses of all sizes in exchange for the continued develo...

CNi Expo is a symposium aimed at security and resilience specialistsWhich threats to our society and commercial life are real and which ones are over-hyped or just plain imagined? Provocative and probing questions concerning risk, resilience and security will be discussed by experts in a series of interactive seminars at CNi Expo, a symposium aimed at security and resilience specialists that takes place at London ExCeL on 2nd and 3th June 2010. Drawing on the experience of Dr John Reid...

BMAM Expo Asia 2010 is scheduled at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre from 15-17 September, 2010Thailand's IMPACT Exhibition Management Co Ltd in collaboration with Singapore's CMC Exhibition Services Pte Ltd organised an industry briefing for exhibitors, as well as companies and organisations interested in participating in The Building Maintenance and Asset Management Expo Asia 2010 (BMAM Expo Asia 2010) at Conrad Hotel. The briefing was aimed at providing a platform for attending industr...

HD3MDIPX - 720P TDN indoor fixed mini-dome network cameraHoneywell announced that it will showcase a variety of new access, video and intrusion security systems at IFSEC 2010, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from May 10-13 - Honeywell stand E70 in Hall 4. Every Honeywell solution is designed with installers and end users in mind. For installers, the broad range of Honeywell products is quick and easy to deploy and opens up new revenue opportunities to grow their business. Meanwhile, end users...

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...

iVENCS can be found on projects including CCTV, access control, perimeter intrusion, fire etcASL Safety & Security (IFSEC 2010, Hall 5, Stand D85) will be unveiling iVENCS, the first in a new generation of 3D-based situation management and integrated control platforms. iVENCS is an infrastructure-scale offering aimed at mission-critical facilities where global disaster recovery and lifelike visualisation of events are paramount.iVENCS is a sensor and event fusion environment in which vo...

The seminar was vital to proprietors running businesses in the security industryFor the second time the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has hosted its popular Employment Law and Health and Safety seminar designed specifically for businesses operating in the security industry.Organised in partnership with Citation, one of the UK's leading providers of Health and Safety and Employment Law advice, this essential seminar took place to guide companies through the key issues of UK Employm...

The delegates at the Expo debated how the nation can best provide cutting-edge security for international eventsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has exhibited at the Counter Terror Expo event for the first time. The event, which took place on 14th and 15th April at Olympia in London, brought together the world's leading experts on counter-terrorism and provided delegates with the opportunity to view first-hand some of the new technology developed to aid the fight agains...

 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...

The technology will strengthen security and streamline screening operationsDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the purchase of more than 1,200 explosives trace detection units using $35.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding - improving explosives detection capabilities at airports nationwide while infusing Recovery Act dollars into local economies."These state-of-the art technologies will strengthen security and streamline...

It is very disappointing to see that such outdated views of security personnel are still alive and well in modern societyThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has hit back at claims made by Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson that security officers are "pretty much useless."Writing in his recent Sunday Times column, Clarkson asserted that security officers are a "waste of time" whose main function in life is "making the lives of normal people a little bit more...

The partnership will ensure Geoquip products such as Defensor are certified to work with IPSecurityCenterCNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces it has formed a strategic technology partnership with Geoquip Ltd, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of electronic Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems.Geoquip has a suite of industry leading products in key security areas including detection, detection/prevention, an...

CBP officials establish security criteria for identifying and screening high-risk containersDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano visited Barcelona, Spain, to tour Container Security Initiative (CSI) operations and meet with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at the Barcelona seaport to view firsthand CBP's close working partnerships with Spanish customs officials to efficiently protect high-risk U.S.-bound cargo against terrorist threats."The inte...