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Broadstone, a new recruitment marketplace for the private security sector has entered into a strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading security services providers, Brooknight.  Broadstone will support Brooknight to identify and secure high quality, vetted and background checked security personnel. The new app-based service manages the whole recruitment process from job posting, background vetting, and candidate selection via an algorithm, to invoice administration, schedulin...

Johnson Controls introduces the Iris ID IrisAccess iCAM 7S Series multifactor biometric readers offering superior performance and easy integration with Software House’s C•CURE 9000 security and event management platform. The IrisAccess iCAM 7S Series readers are part of the new 5th generation IrisAccess platform, whose global, multi-market deployments number in the millions. When used with C•CURE 9000, the readers become part of a powerful security management system that can mo...

Avigilon Corporation (‘Avigilon’), provider of trusted security solutions, announced it will preview the next evolution of its award-winning Avigilon Appearance Search video analytics technology at ISC West 2018. Available in its upcoming Avigilon Control Center (ACC) 6.10 video management software, Avigilon Appearance Search technology will allow users to initiate a search for a person by selecting certain specific physical descriptions, including hair and clothing colour, gender,...

Every year, over 7,000 major outdoor events are held in the UK, with over 85 million people attending festivals and events. However, with an increase in attacks over recent years, it’s crucial that there are security measures in place to keep all attendees, workers and acts safe. Here, First Fence, a supplier of security measures, discuss what security steps to take to minimise any risks. Metal detectors and bag searches Following last year’s devastating atrocities in Manchester a...

At the beginning of April, Inner Range attended the 2019 Milestone Integration Platform Symposium in Bali, Indonesia. The day’s proceedings were truly valuable for all who participated. Inner Range was in attendance to showcase an upcoming Milestone integration for Inception, their web-based security and access control solution. Successful technology partnership Inner Range is very proud to announce that they have been recognised as Milestone’s APAC Technology Partner of the Year...

S2 Security, a developer of complete enterprise security solutions, announced the release of S2 NetBox Online, a cloud-based version of its S2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system. A flexible, scalable subscription service, S2 NetBox Online offers both a pure web interface and S2 Security’s popular S2 Magic Monitor unified interface. “Through the cloud, we are delivering multiple new solution options and services for S2 system owners,” said John L. Moss, CEO, S2 S...

Pelco by Schneider Electric, a global provider of surveillance and security, will demonstrate how its advanced solutions and services address new threats and challenges facing cities at the Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX) in London on 6-7 March in Stand J50. “Today’s complex security challenges require data-driven surveillance that delivers actionable insights to operators and law enforcement, using secure methods and networks,” said Tony Burns, Regional Sales Direct...

Quadrant Security Group (QSG), a leading provider of turnkey electronic security systems for complex, critical, and highly regulated environments, is to attend this year’s Security & Counter Terror Expo taking place at London Olympia (6-7 March 2018). With over 45 years of systems integration experience, QSG is trusted by organisations vital to UK infrastructure, including transport operators, law enforcement, financial institutions, event and retail venues, government and local autho...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), concluded a series of regional partner and customers events for 2018 with MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) in Las Vegas on February 21. The three events gathered 1,509 attendees and 90 exhibitors, and the theme was how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the next market disruption for video technology. Milestone Systems also took the opportunity to award partners for their contributions to...

Registration is open for Cyber:Secured Forum, a cybersecurity educational summit focusing on integrated systems, in Denver, Colorado, on June 4-6, 2018. The event is being produced in partnership by PSA Security Network, the world’s largest systems integrator cooperative, ISC Security Events (Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organiser) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), a trade association for global security solution providers. Key discussion topics In additio...

Rosehill Security, a manufacturer of perimeter security solutions, announced a channel partner and distribution agreement for Australasia and Asia with Ezi Security Systems, for the company’s innovative range of hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) and perimeter security products. In response to the growing worldwide trend of hostile vehicle attacks, Ezi Security Systems’ customers across government and private industry are looking for solutions to protect crowded spaces and infrastruct...

A week after announcing his retirement following four years leading the UK’s fight against terrorism, Metropolitan Police’s Assistant Commissioner, Mark Rowley has confirmed he will share his vast experience with delegates attending the World Counter Terror Congress, during Security & Counter Terror Expo from 6-7 March 2018. As Britain's most senior anti-terror police officer, Rowley has served in the police for over three decades and is credited for working alongside intelligen...

CCTV systems increasingly rely on video content analysis to create alerts and minimise false alarms. However, they can also provide the operator with more useful data than a simple intruder alarm activation by identifying and presenting specific behaviour. One of the products in the sector, Davantis, supplied by UK company Bi3, is designed to detect people and vehicles, according to a set of pre-configured rules, while ignoring unwanted scene activity. Once the system identifies a reportable ev...

In today's world of heightened security threats, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the availability of overwhelming amounts of data, comprehensively securing a single small facility is no easy task. Enterprise organisations tend to face even greater challenges when it comes to safety, as multiple people scattered throughout separate locations aiming to collaboratively respond to situations can easily become complicated. Individual buildings, divisions and branches of a large and/or global enterp...

Nedap Identification Systems launches MACE Smart: A slim multi-technology reader for mobile access control. This elegant reader is the newest addition to the MACE platform, which enables the use of smartphones in any access control system. The MACE Smart reader is able to read virtual credentials on smartphones, but also reads conventional smartcards. The MACE Smart reader will be revealed at the Intersec exhibition in Dubai, which takes place from the 21st until the 23rd of January. Smar...

ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is the largest converged security event of the year, constantly evolving to educate security professionals on the tools and skills needed to protect against today’s emerging cyber-physical security and safety threats, and the anticipated ones of tomorrow. ISC West debuted its SIA Education@ISC session lineup for the 2018 show. These 85+ plus accredited sessions, covering a range of industry topics, are designed to arm attende...

Following the announcement that the Kenyan Presidential elections will be re-scheduled for the 26th of October, organisers of Securexpo East Africa 2017 have stated that the exhibition will be postponed until January from the 31st to the 2nd of February. In a statement to the press, the exhibition’s Regional Director, Alexander Angus said “Elections always contain an element of uncertainty. We had originally hoped the election would not affect the exhibition at all, however, in ligh...

Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) concluded a four day visit to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) in London, held from 12 to 15 September; to actively engage with industry leaders and promote its upcoming 10th anniversary edition. As a world leading event that brings together the global defence and security sector to innovate and share knowledge, DSEi is part of a robust industry engagement programme. These events provide instrumental a...

The Asia Lottery Expo and Forum is set to make its official debut on May 15–17, 2018 in Macau. The three-day event follows the success of the Asia Lottery Forum and 7th China Lottery Industry Salon, which attracted more than 700 lottery professionals to the event in 2017. The launch of the multi-faceted Asia Lottery Expo & Forum aims to deliver a business, learning and networking platform exclusively designed for lottery professionals, and provide an opportunity for technology and solu...

For many nations across the globe, the threat from international terrorism remains severe. Physical attacks, carried out by terror cells and radicalised individuals, in Barcelona, London, Manchester, Stockholm, Paris and Brussels have been coupled with an increasing number of cyberattacks. With the issue of national security and counter terrorism at the top of government agendas, Clarion Defence and Security Ltd. has announced the launch of UK Security Week that will start on 6 March 2018. Desi...

Innovation and collaboration remain to the fore for multi-award-winning perimeter protection systems group Zaun as it unveiled new products and partnerships at the UK Security Expo (UKSec). Zaun unveiled two brand new products, a new accredited installer and the latest integration of subsidiary EyeLynx’s video management software (VMS) with a channel partner’s access control system. The collaborations enable the steel mesh systems manufacturer to get its products to market, leaving i...

BSI, the business standards company, has revised its guidance standard for information security management systems, BS 7799-3 ‘guidelines for information security risk management.’ BS 7799-3 specifically assists organisations regarding the risks and opportunities aspects in the internationally recognised ISO 27001 information technology, security techniques, information security management systems and requirements. BS 7799-3 provides guidance on defining, applying, maintaining and e...

Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that its new patent pending crash rated TB100 portable bollard system will let law enforcement and other security providers promptly block access to temporary venues where vehicles can be used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians. Individual portable bollards provide vehicle barricades in applications such as heavily travelled narrow walkways and...

Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, will present the benefits of technology integrations with ZKAccess and Hanwha Techwin at a lunch-and-learn event co-hosted by Accu-Tech on Nov. 2, 2017, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Central at the Courtyard Marriott in Memphis, Tennessee. The integration of access control and video surveillance is key to providing organisations a clear picture and deep understanding of their daily operations and emergency situations. In o...

Helping to establish the highest levels of site safety and security for end-users, Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has launched a new range of fixed and portable Under-Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS). Under vehicle surveillance Fully digitally based, the UVSS have been specifically designed to scrutinise the undercarriage of vehicles - offering a fast and effective means for security personnel to examine moving vehicles, and all with minimal d...

Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, has announced the addition of industry veteran Chris Brown as Business Development Manager - United Kingdom. In this role, Brown will be responsible for elevating the brand's presence and technology initiatives in the retail, hospitality, stadium and events, education, transportation and city surveillance markets. Video and IP experience Brown joins the Oncam team from ADI, where amongst other roles he served a...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Gerry Rupper to the commercial sales team position of Regional Sales Manager. XSperience Center Rupper will oversee sales of SALTO products in New York City and will also host partners, consultants and prospects at SALTO’s new XSperience Center located near Penn Station in Manhattan. The XSperience Center is a unique resource dedicated to demonstrating and training for SALTO’s comprehensive and vers...

Secure credentials & RFID wristband specialist ID&C has bolstered its team with the appointment of James Turner as VP of Sales, EMEA. James will be based in ID&C's UK office with a goal to develop the company's client base and continue to grow its reputation as the market leader across Europe. RFID access control and cashless payments Turner is well positioned for success after a previous role at Eventbrite, where he was part of the ticketing company's founding European team, and t...

Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, announced that its Video Event Management and Video Intelligence Solutions are now compatible with the new Hanwha Techwin Wisenet 5 chipset. Arteco's intelligent solutions, including license plate recognition and other edge-based retail and security analytics, deliver advanced capabilities to Hanwha customers. Through the combination of these leading technologies, organidations can gain new levels of insight throu...

CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system software, has announced the release of IPSecurityCenter Version 5.5. The release includes many performance and feature enhancements for large-scale and mission critical deployments of IPSecurityCenter for integrated, enterprise-wide situation management. As the size, scale, and complexity of IPSecurityCenter deployments continue to increase, so does its scalability, subsystem and sensor compatibility, and accessi...