Airport security - News

  Senstar Corporation is a world leader in outdoor perimeter security technology and productsSenstar Corporation, a world leader in outdoor perimeter security technology and products, is pleased to welcome a new member to its global team. Mark Novak will head up Senstar Limited, the company's UK-based operation responsible for the territories of Great Britain, Ireland and the Middle East.Mr. Novak is an accomplished security professional who has worked in UK, EMEA and USA with Vigilant...

 Keeneo co-exhibits with ProAvia in DenmarkVisitors are encouraged to come and see the latest new airport projects, case studies, innovations and technologies - be sure to check out the latest news from Keeneo video analytics for security and business intelligence. Keeneo will exhibit with ProAvia.Keeneo co-exhibits with ProAvia, an organisation promoting French airport products and services. Show participants will be able to meet with Thomas Herlin, Vice President and co-founder of Keeneo...

  BIS represents the centrepiece of large safety and security applications in several demanding environmentsBosch has launched its new partner programme for the Building Integration System (BIS). The Building Integration System is a modular platform for central alarm management and subsystems such as fire and intrusion alarm, video monitoring, access control, and evacuation systems from Bosch and also 3rd party equipment.Within the framework of this programme, BIS Certified Partners ca...

 GSA 2011 will showcase latest security screening, biometrics, surveillance and security risk management solutionsReinforcing GSA 2011's position as the premier "must attend" event in the Asia Pacific region, major technology vendors and specialists will be showcasing the latest in Homeland Security solutions and concepts. Some of the industry giants participating at the event, to be held from 15 -17 March at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore, include global...

 Commend UK's  range of Intercom products include the new ‘Series WS', GE300 Server and Intercom ClientAt this year's Parkex and Traffex combined exhibitions, Integrated Intercom Solutions provider Commend UK will be showcasing its range of Intercom products including the new ‘Series WS', GE300 Server and Intercom Client.Series WS includes a family of innovative vandal resistant Intercom units that bring together the latest in sound, vision, control and design technology. T...

 Counter Terror Expo has been a platform to discuss measures and ways to tackle with the menace of terrorism Recent suicide attack in the busy international arrivals meet and greet area at Moscow Domodedovo Airport, serves as a chilling reminder that transportation hubs and other high profile locations where people gather, remain potent targets for those with the intent to kill and maim. This message has been voiced regularly at Counter Terror Expo, the world leading event held annually in...

  Secutech Thailand is part of Messe Frankfurt's global network of security trade fairs involving many companiesSecutech Thailand, set to become the leading trading platform for the security, fire and safety industries in Thailand, is attracting leading industry players to its upcoming show which will be held 30 June - 2 July 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre.The annual show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. and IPEX - International...

  Commercial thermal security camera market is predicted to continue to expand rapidly in the year 2011 The use of thermal security cameras in surveillance applications is not a new phenomenon. Historically, thermal cameras have been deployed in high security buildings, border protection projects and to protect critical infrastructure such as, nuclear power plants, prisons, airports and pipelines. However, thermal cameras used in these applications have been costly and beyond the reach...

Security of airfreight has long been considered the soft underbelly in the overall aviation security regimeThe recent discovery of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) already in transit to target through the airfreight transportation system, has prompted a near global clampdown on the movement of cargo from Yemen, fear that more such devices may be en-route or have reached target and a manhunt for the master bomb maker thought to be responsible.The devices, founded en-route to the United Sta...

Counter Terror Expo's new look website delivers in-depth information for participantsCounter Terror Expo is shifting to the prestigious Grand Hall at London Olympia next year. The move has been prompted by unprecedented demand from exhibitors and delegates alike and marks Counter Terror Expo out as being the premier global event for professionals at the sharp end in delivering a robust defence against the threat presented by international terrorism."The counter-terrorism world is dynamic an...

Sukhi Ghuman, Octavian Security owner and founder, established the Canine Division in 2007Octavian Security, the Derby based, award-winning security firm, is expanding its Canine Division in response to the heightened threat of internal and external terrorist activities and their use of explosives such as PETN and TATP.Octavian Security commercial director Tony Mellor said: "Companies are increasingly recognising their corporate responsibility for the safety and security of their personnel,...

The event is to be held from 31 May - 2 June 2011 at Airport Expo DubaiREED Exhibitions Middle East, one of the leading organisers of trade and consumer exhibitions, announced over 33 international exhibitors, specialised providers and industry suppliers have confirmed participation for the 11th edition of Airport Show Dubai, which is more than double the confirmations received over the same period for the previous edition.Organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al M...

The most promising of the upcoming technologies is whole body imaging technologiesScientists have designed a prototype scanner to detect bottled liquid explosives at airports, the bottled liquid scanner which employs ultra-low field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology called MagViz (Magnetic Vision) but the technology still a long way from being widely adopted. Gulzar Ahmed Janjua, Chief of Security, for the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, believes that technology will play a huge par...

The BSIA reaction comes after airport security measures in the UK were criticisedAs Western airlines once again become the focus of terrorist threat, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is highlighting the ongoing importance of aviation security in the fight against extremism.A plot by Yemen-based members of terrorist group Al-Qaida to smuggle explosive materials within innocuous-looking printer cartridges on US cargo planes was uncovered sometime back, causing authorities...

The pages devoted to Siemens airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safetySiemens Building Technologies Division has created a section of its website devoted to integrated airport solutions, including interactive features to enhance the visitor experience, including the first 3D ‘augmented reality' feature to be created by Siemens.The pages devoted to Siemens airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safety, demonstrating the way in which an integrated ap...

The screening is done through the TSA's Secure Flight programmeU.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that 100 percent of passengers flying domestically and internationally on U.S. airlines are now being checked against government watch lists through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight programme - the second major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation achieved recently. The announcement comes less t...

ARRA committed more than $3 billion for homeland security projects through DHS and the GSAUS Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced approximately $78 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security technology projects - designed to enhance the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to strengthen security at airports while creating jobs across the country."These state-of-the-art technologies will s...

Tour of Dallas Airport to highlight new Security Operations Centre featuring the Avigilon HD Surveillance SystemAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that one of its flagship customers, Love Field Airport in Dallas, Texas, is being showcased to a delegation of airport executives from Latin America. Sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency and managed by the American Association of Airport Executives, the D...

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 industry's only airport specific access control solution - the CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) systemCEM Systems, a brand of Tyco Security Products, will showcase its latest industry innovations at the Airport Show, Dubai. The exhibition takes place on 25th to 27th April at the Airport Expo, Dubai. On display will be the industry's only airport specific access control solution - the CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) system. "With 25 years experience working in consultation with airports,...

D-Tec - part of AD Group - announces that it is a finalist in the International Achievement category of the influential Security Excellence Awards 2008 - promoted as the security industry's 'Oscars'.  The company is a worldwide leader in CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD), which analyses images to provide early warning of fire, whether accidental or deliberate (arson).The shortlisting of D-Tec reflects the growing take-up of its Video Smoke Detection (VSD) solutions in large scal...

The latest research findings, published by IMS Research, have confirmed D-Tec's position as the global leader in the fast growing area of Video Smoke Detection (VSD), and the number one provider in key regional markets.In the IMS Research report, entitled: "World Market for Fire Detection and Suppression Products", D-Tec - part of AD Group - heads up the Video Smoke Detection category with an impressive market share of 41.3%, based on IMS Research analysis of 2006 data, way ahead of it...

D-Tec - part of AD Group - is a finalist in the International Achievement category of the influential Security Excellence Awards 2007.  The company is a worldwide leader in CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD), which analyses images to provide early warning of fire, whether accidental or deliberate (arson).The shortlisting of D-Tec reflects its strong global business performance - with sales outside the UK expected to account for more than 83 per cent of turnover for the current fi...