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 Full-body scanners help in carrying out important security checksIn light of the full-body scanners recently hitting the headlines again, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is highlighting the importance of safety over sensationalism.Just last week claims were made from Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan that on a recent trip through Heathrow Airport his scanned image was printed out and shared among staff. Following this incident, there have been warnings from the Equality and Hu...

 CEM will display its S3020f portable reader and software platform for the AC2000 system rangeCEM Systems, a Tyco International company, will showcase its latest industry innovations at ISNR (International Security National Resilience Exhibition & Conference), Abu Dhabi.  The exhibition takes place on 1st - 3rd March at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, UAE.   On display will be the new CEM S3020f Portable Reader and CEM's latest version 6 software platf...

SightLogix is the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics systems SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics systems for area and perimeter security, has appointed Access Direct Sales Inc. to represent SightLogix in Central and Eastern Canada. Specifically, Access Direct will cover the region that includes the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.  "Access Direct has an outstanding reputation for security expertise and a st...

Integration with VCA solution gives freedom of choice to create a feature-rich surveillance systemMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announced its support for industry standards developed by both the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) and the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) by having its Mirasys open VCA platform comply with both standards. The introduction of new standards encourages connections between netw...

The partnership will help customers manage their IP based physical security infrastructureCNL, a world leader in developing physical security information management (PSIM) software, has signed a national distributor agreement in India with iValue, one of the fastest growing VAD in India. iValue InfoSolutions is focused on helping customers identify, manage & protect "Digital Assets" which are key business differentiators, thus protecting and growing business across India and SAARC...

 DHS Secretary Janet NapolitanoPhoto courtesy of FEMA Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano travelled to Mexico City at the invitation of her Mexican colleague, Interior Secretary Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to meet with officials from North, Central and South American and Caribbean and the International Civil Aviation Organisation to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standards. "The international dimensions of the December 25...

The SIA has obtained guilty verdicts against Sabrewatch for supplying unlicensed security guardsAfter a series of court hearings, the SIA has obtained guilty verdicts against security company Sabrewatch Limited and its directors for supplying unlicensed security guards.The result comes after a lengthy court process concerning offences committed at the time licensing of the manned guarding sector came into force - confirming that the SIA has both the power and intent to prosecute.The East Grinste...

 Michael Hodor plans to advance Avigilon's leadership position in the high-definition surveillance marketAvigilon has announced the appointment of Michael Hodor as the company's senior sales director for Western North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions. A top performing sales executive and manager with sixteen years sales experience in the security industry, Hodor is responsible for driving sales and increasing awareness for Avigilon's award winning high definition (HD) survei...

 Martin has over 30 years of experience in the security industryThe Security Industry Association New Product Showcase (NPS) Planning Committee has selected Jennifer Martin of Pixim to be its new chairman.Martin, the manager of worldwide channel programs for Pixim, is a committee member who had served as a judge for the NPS for five years. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the security industry to the position."I'm very excited to have been chosen," Martin said. "...

Honeywell has installed an integrated IP system to secure Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship campus in DallasHoneywell has completed installation of an integrated, IP-based system that centralises and streamlines security operations for the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) campus in Dallas, Texas. Installed by Honeywell-certified integrator Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc., the scalable system covers multiple facilities located on the campus, including the worship centre that seats 3,40...

 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...

 Pinnacle Marketing is a manufacturer's representative with a successful history in security marketplaceSightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics systems for area and perimeter security, has named Pinnacle Marketing Inc. of Plano, Texas, as SightLogix's newest manufacturers representative. Specifically, Pinnacle will cover the states of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Pinnacle Marketing is known as a premier manufacturer's representative with a long and successful...

 Nedap will provide voestalpine with a reliable solution to optimise its security policyvoestalpine, one of the world's largest steel companies, has chosen Nedap's AEOS as its access control and security management system. Both parties have signed a two-year framework agreement to equip the voestalpine offices and production plants worldwide with AEOS. The steel giant is represented by 360 production and sales companies globally and has decided to implement the same security policy at all o...

 Three Panasonic WV-NW960 series fully functional dome cameras were used for the competitionOften described by players and fans as golf's greatest prize, Turnberry golf course in Scotland's Firth of Clyde was the location for the 09' Open Golf Championship. It is not the first time that the area has witnessed golf history in the making as the weathered terrains of Scotland's Ayrshire coastline have welcomed some of the most celebrated players in history and their devoted fans in a variety o...

 The briefings were arranged for security companies providing frontline security staff to guard crowded places Over 160 directors and managers from security companies in the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) enjoyed a series of industry briefings organised by the Government's Office for Security & Counter-Terrorism (OSCT) in London on Wednesday 10th February. The briefings were attended by representatives from the BSIA's Security Guarding, Cash and Valuables in Transit (CVIT)...

 The Middle East represents a significant growth opportunity for manufacturers of video surveillance equipmentIMS Research's "Middle East Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance - 2010 edition" report forecasts that the Middle East market for video surveillance equipment will grow by over 10% in 2010 and the region is forecast to continue to grow strongly towards 2013. When compared with other regional markets, the Middle East represents a significant growth opportunity for manufac...

DELOPT has integrated the iSecure Video Analytics Suite with XProtect™ IP video management software Milestone Systems, a leading developer of open platform XProtect IP video management software, has announced the successful integration of iSecure video analytics from Delopt. As an authorised Milestone Solution Partner, DELOPT has integrated their iSecure Video Analytics Suite with Milestone XProtect™ IP video management software to provide cost-effective, high-quality video analytica...

 The Nextiva Transit technology will help enhance safety and security by deterring onboard incidentsVerint®Systems Inc. announced that TransLink, Vancouver's regional transportation authority, has implemented the Nextiva®Transit video solution from Verint® Video Intelligence Solutions™. Part of a planned, multi-phase security deployment, TransLink's first investment in the video security technology took place onboard its fixed-route bus fleet to help enhance passenger and...

  The Panasonic stand at BETT 2010 was a buzz of activity with technology solutions aimed to help deliver better educationThe New Year saw Panasonic UK Systems Group unveil the 'Classroom of the Future' at BETT 2010, the world's largest ICT and education technology event. Despite the snow, the Panasonic stand was a buzz of activity for the entire show, with attendees intrigued by a groundbreaking array of technology solutions aimed to help deliver a better primary, secondary...

Attendees will gain a better understanding of current and future developments within the field of mobile surveillancePlustek Technology Inc., a provider of surveillance and imaging solutions, will host its third half-day seminar discussing network security and surveillance with network video specialists Axis Communications and others on Thursday 18th February at Birmingham University (9am - 1pm).Improvements in technologies for recording and transmission have opened up several revenue opportunit...

   The webcast will be an informative session on how outdoor security technology can boost security efficiency Automated outdoor surveillance with video analytics specifically designed for the outdoors can cost-effectively detect targets and security violations that would otherwise be missed. The technology is useful in a variety of perimeter and wide-area outdoor applications, including transportation, energy, utility, chemical, information technology, public safety, campuses, an...

 The upgraded IP surveillance system has resulted in increased security and reduced the number of security staffIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that the Natural History Museum in Riga, Latvia, has deployed 43 IQeye HD megapixel cameras to increase protection for its extensive collections. The museum is one of the oldest in Latvia. The vast majority of the IQeye cameras are deployed i...

  IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution is installed at the Mohican North Star Casino in Wisconsin, USAIndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution is at the heart of a ground-breaking integrated IP-security system at the Mohican North Star Casino in Wisconsin, USA. As part of a major security upgrade, IndigoVision's partner Reliable Security Services has designed and installed a casino-wide solution that integrates CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and panic alarms over an IP n...

 VSG Systems has gained accreditation from Honeywell as an installer of its Pro-Watch® rangeVSG Systems, one of Britain's fastest growing providers of security services, has broadened its product portfolio and laid the foundations for even greater future success by gaining accreditation from Honeywell as an installer of the highly regarded Pro-Watch® range of access control, CCTV and video analytics systems. The new accreditation builds on VSG's existing close relationship with Hone...

  Mobotix's revenue growth was due in particular to the successful launch of the Q24 camera line Mobotix AG, a system provider for high-resolution and network-based video security systems, has announced the achieved financial results for the first six months of the fiscal year 2009/10 ended December 31, 2009.Despite persisting difficulties in the general economic environment, Mobotix AG was able to increase its revenue by approximately 9% to €23.9m in the first six month...

 SAE 2010 will present hot-button issues through security technology expertsThe Security Asia-International Exhibition 2010 (SAE 2010) is set to start the new decade with a fresh approach to security trade exhibitions. Exhibitors attending the Singapore-based international event can look forward to more than just exhibiting and marketing new products and services at their booths. Event organiser Asian Professional Security Association Singapore (APSA Singapore) with the suppo...

    Just months before the Counter Terror Expo 2010, the government has been accused of institutional inertia over terrorismUnited Kingdom counter terrorism strategy has been called into question, just two months before London plays host to a high level gathering of counter terrorism officials and specialists from around the world. In a damning report published by the influential Home Affairs Committee, the government has been accused of institutional inertia over terrorism. "...

IFSEC is the world's leading global annual security event With representation from 112 countries at IFSEC 2009 and 31% of the 25,427 attendance (ABC Audited) coming to the UK from overseas, IFSEC has cemented its position as the key event in the international security industry calendar. 2010 is set to build on this reputation with several countries benefitting from dedicated pavilions to house leading manufacturers and suppliers from the respective countries. Supported by the...

 OnSSI, leader in surveillance software, has announced the addition of a new manufacturers' representativeOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, has announced the addition of a new manufacturers' representative, International W,  to promote the sale of their suite of Video Management Solutions in Florida and the Caribbean. "OnSSI is leading the industry in IP management and control p...

 Mr. Law's experience will greatly contribute to Lumenera's success in the surveillance industryLumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for surveillance, scientific and industrial markets, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Scott Law to its sales force.Joining Lumenera as Director of Worldwide Sales for security markets, Scott brings over 20 years of experience in sales/business development...