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Security experts will discuss border threats at World Border Security Congress 2017 The European Union has launched a programme to support border security in North Africa and the Sahel region. This is an important recognition of the fact that despite being the other side of the Mediterranean, North African nations are the EU’s immediate neighbours and therefore vital partners in securing EU’s borders and security. Increasing threat to border security Instability...

The e-government and healthcare identification market is very much driven by individual projects Shipments of electronic government (e-government) credentials—including e-passports, e-identity cards, e-health cards and e-driving licenses, and others—are projected to reach 1 billion units in 2020, nearly doubling 2015 volume.Project-driven marketThe e-government and healthcare identification market is very much driven by individual projects. Whether these projects c...

The Dahua IPC-PFW8601-A180 camera is equipped with built-in intelligent video analytic algorithm Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China has introduced its multi-lens 180-degree panoramic network IR bullet camera. Real-time image splicing technology Dahua multi-lens 180-degree panoramic network IR bullet camera IPC-PFW8601-A180 provides added flexibility for capturing wide area video surveillance. With rea...

Indo Defence 2016 Tri Services Forum will be held on November 3, 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia Defence IQ, a division of IQPC Asia, in conjunction with PT Napindo, is pleased to announce the official endorsement and support of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence for the upcoming Indo Defence 2016 Tri Services Forum on 3 November in Jakarta, Indonesia.Boosting maritime securityIn an official letter signed by Dr. Timbul Siahaan, Director General of Defence Potential at the Ministry...

The conference included keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops & IACSP Security Awards Industry professionals were set to participate at the IACSP ASEAN Security Symposium & Awards: Trends & Forecasts – Non-Traditional Security Threats Conference organised by IACSP and co-organised by Fleming at the InterContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. With more than 22 distinguished counter-terrorism experts from all over the globe, this two-day conference fea...

PureTech Systems’ new calibration provides intelligent video on mobile platforms within minutes after deployment PureTech Systems has announced its latest software release focused on rapid deployment. The new capability provides advanced video detection and autonomous sensor control for mobile platforms or vehicles with a total setup time of just a few minutes. The result enables mobile surveillance platforms to be moved rapidly between observation positions, and once th...

RadSeeker is the result of several years of collaboration between Symetrica and Smiths Detection to develop a next-generation RIID Symetrica announces that the first regular shipments of the Smiths Detection RadSeeker featuring Symetrica's OEM Discovery Technology Sub-System will begin this fall as the first part of a contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Deliveries will run into early 2018, as the first major installment of the IDIQ (indefinite delivery /...

The new calibration provides intelligent video on mobile platforms within minutes after deployment PureTech Systems announced its latest software release focused on rapid deployment. The new capability provides advanced video detection and autonomous sensor control for mobile platforms or vehicles with a total setup time of just a few minutes. The result enables mobile surveillance platforms to be moved rapidly between observation positions, and once there, be quickly enabled...

Datalog integration with Harper Chalice’s network system, SecureBus, allows for the physical detection of PulseSecure™, FenceSecure™ and TriSecure™ Harper Chalice Group has announced that Harper Chalice’s suite of perimeter protection systems now offers full integration to Cortech Developments latest major software version, Datalog 5, Harper Chalice’s suite of perimeter protection systems. Datalog integration with Harper Cha...

Aeron Searcher Thermal Camera Pan & Tilt System added to PureActiv capability offering PureTech Systems, a manufacturer of a map-based video management system and thermal video analytic software, recently announced that it has integrated its PureActiv® wide area surveillance solution with the Aeron Searcher Thermal Camera Pan & Tilt System from Silent Sentinel. The integration leverages the Aeron Searcher’s compact, rugged, continuous rotation pan-tilt axis,...

IFSEC 2016 attracted 27,052 attendees, in line with the 2015 attendance IFSEC International 2016, organised by UBM EMEA, has announced another hugely successful year for Europe’s largest security event, hosted from the 21st – 23rd June at ExCeL London.Volume of visitors IFSEC once again delivered an exceptional industry experience, attracting 27,052 attendees, in line with the 2015 attendance. The event saw a huge day one and two at IFSEC, with exhibitors overwhel...

Manufacturers and system suppliers will show innovations in the field of security technology From smart video surveillance via the safeguarding of properties and companies right up to protected data transport: As the global fair for civil security, Security Essen will give answers to current challenges facing the economy and society. From September 27th to 30th, 2016, more than 1,000 companies from around 40 nations will redefine the standard for civil security at Messe Essen....

IFSEC Borders & Infrastructure will be a dedicated event strategically placed within the main body of the IFSEC exhibition IFSEC International, organised by UBM EMEA, have today announced the introduction in 2017 of the new Borders & Infrastructure Exhibition area, directly focusing on large scale security challenges including border control, national infrastructure, transport and key strategic assets. Supported by the BSIA and LPCB, IFSEC Borders & Infrastructure...

The IONSCAN 600 provides customers in aviation, ports and borders markets with a more comprehensive detection solution Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN™ 600 trace detector has been enhanced to detect and identify narcotics, in addition to its existing capabilities for explosives. Extending the library of threats to include narcotics will provide customers in the aviation, ports and borders or critical infrastructure markets with a more comprehensive solution to their det...

Airbus Electronics and Border Security offers key sensor technologies from a single source and will be launched as “The New Sensor House” The newly formed company, Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS), offers key sensor technologies from a single source. The new sensor specialist will be publicly unveiled as “The new Sensor House” at the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin. EBS combines various Airbus activities from the area o...

Forum will bring together experts, innovators & government professionals from throughout Australia, Indo-Asia-Pacific region & the world CIVSEC 2016 will be a major showcase of expertise, ideas and information in the fields of civil security and civil defence. It will be a congress of conferences, seminars and workshops that will address the complex and increasingly important challenges of civil security, border control, law and order, terrorism prevention and disaste...

Dr Coyne’s presentation will highlight importance and scope of the private sector’s involvement in border security The head of the Border Security Programme for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Dr John Coyne, has joined the list of quality speakers taking part in CIVSEC 2016. Co-operating on border control Dr Coyne’s presentation will highlight importance and scope of the private sector’s involvement in border security and the growin...

SDW 2016 attendance grew by 6%, with more than 1,800 people from 74 nations participating in the three-day event The 10th edition of SDW saw numbers increase to a record high, with an expanded exhibition and the strongest conference programme to date. Attendance grew by 6%, with more than 1,800 people from 74 nations participating in the three-day event. The venue was packed with government officials and industry experts exchanging ideas and knowledge, as well as catching up...

HID’s Lumidigm authentication solutions win best use of biometrics at SMART Awards Asia 2016 HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, has won the Best Use of Biometrics in a Commercial Setting Award for its Lumidigm biometrics deployment in two of China’s leading theme parks in Guangzhou province. HID Global was recognised at this year’s SMART Awards Asia 2016, which honours organisations and individuals that have demonstrated unparalleled excelle...

The award recognises Arteco’s open platform VMS integration with Hanwha Techwin video surveillance technology Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, has received the “Open Platform Partner of the Year” award from Hanwha Techwin (formerly Samsung Techwin) at the STEP Partner Summit in Puerto Rico. The award recognises Arteco’s industry-leading open platform video event management software integration with Hanwha...

The resulting system capability provides for enhanced COP, better detection probability and reduced false alarm rates PureTech Systems, an Arizona-based physical security software, specialising in video analytics, recently announced the completed integrations of several force protection sensors. The technical milestone adds to a growing list of long-range persistent surveillance capabilities to the PureActiv Wide Area Surveillance platform aimed at protecting borders and large...

Africa’s unique environment is a major market for Integrated Biometrics’ products Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most compact, lightweight, reliable and energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world, is sending an experienced team of biometrics industry professionals to Kigali, Rwanda May 24-26 to participate in the highly respected ID4Africa international conference. Biometric solutions for Africa-specific issues ID4Africa focuse...

CLU10K provides the visibility that’s needed to secure a scene or a perimeter Paladin’s unparalleled portable work and scene light was introduced last spring to provide brightness and mobility when it’s needed most, and where plugging into an outlet isn’t an option. Now, Paladin introduces the new Case Light CLU10K, featuring ultra-durable construction made in the United States of America. Ultra-lightweight and portable Law enforcement professionals k...

Cognitec released a new software version for its face recognition technology used in eGates for automated passport control procedures. Latest matching algorithm for recognising passport images FaceVACS-Entry combines smart hardware for facial image acquisition with market-leading software for verification processes, and is ready for integration into electronic gates (eGates) at border control checkpoints. The new software release, FaceVACS-Entry 5.3, includes Cognitec’s latest matching...

Within video analytics, background modelling refers to ability to understand normal movement that may occur in a scene PureTech Systems, an Arizona-based geospatial video analytics company, recently announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office - US Patent No 9,292,743 “Background Modelling for Fixed, Mobile, And Step-And-Stare Video Camera”. More accurate target detection and reduction in false alarms Within the field of video analytics,...

A highlight of initiative is HID’s latest mobility solutions unveiled at ISC West, including goID platform, Mobile Access enhancements, & more HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has introduced a mobility initiative that includes solutions, services, investments and alliances that expand the capabilities of trusted IDs on mobile devices across a growing range of access control, authentication and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. A...

The ASR-NG system (Airport Surveillance Radar - Next Generation) newly developed by Airbus Defence and Space has displayed globally unique detection capabilities for air traffic control radars in a series of flight tests and calibration measurements. ASR-NG (Airport Surveillance Radar Next Generation) “Our new ASR-NG has provided proof of its excellent performance,” said Thomas Müller, Head of Electronics and Border Security (EBS) at Airbus Defence and Space. As a result, air...

Arteco’s Sales and Business Development VP, Steve Birkmeier will participate in Technology Partners Panel at the summit Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, will sponsor the Samsung Techwin STEP Partner Summit, being held from March 6-9, 2016, in Puerto Rico. The event is an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of the onboard Arteco LPR App, available exclusively on Samsung Wisenet III cameras. The powerful processor moun...

Tan will manage increasing demand for FBI certified fingerprint sensors for border security, national ID Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the smallest, lightest, most reliable energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is pleased to announce the addition of industry professional Alex Tan to its talented team of consultative sales engineers. Biometrics technology leader Alex Tan’s new role As Director of Sales, Tan will manage efforts in th...

VeriFinder combines fast and accurate threat detection with calibration- and maintenance-free operation Symetrica is to launch a handheld radiation detector that combines high-accuracy, high-speed threat detection with the cost benefits of calibration- and maintenance-free operation. The lightweight and easy-to-use VeriFinder™, which will be officially unveiled at Security & Policing 2016, is already being deployed by leading European customs authorities. The next ge...