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SmartTask app ensures that planned checks are taking place and management information is being gathered electronically There are serious health and safety consequences of missed or inadequate lock-up checks in highly-populated public buildings and retail stores according to Paul Ridden, Managing Director of Skillweb. However, security companies have an opportunity to deliver a value-added service and added peace of mind to building managers by providing monitored inspections o...

EkoSecure pagers offer four types of alarm to distinguish the type of emergency Multitone Electronics plc, a specialist in the design, manufacture, and implementation of integrated communication systems announces the launch of its EkoSecure solution, for the campus or site-wide protection of workers. EkoSecure builds upon the company’s EkoTek staff protection system, featuring a wider coverage area which is ideal for outdoor and remote locations around any workplace faci...

This advanced safe city solution deals with safety threats using less police force but delivering faster response Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, launched an efficient and reliable safe city solution. Recently, rapid economic and city development create big challenges to urban centers. The challenges range from crime, terrorist threats, traffic management to natural disasters. Insufficient manpower...

AllGoVision’s primary focus is to provide solutions with high reliability and accuracy AllGoVision, a provider of video analytics software for surveillance applications, announced that it has received fresh funding to support its aggressive growth plans. The lead investors are Ashwin Amarapur and K Srinivasan. The funding will be used to increase its market presence across the world as well as to bolster the R&D in advanced video analytics. AllGoVision also announced...

RSA Conference 2016 Abu Dhabi to host information security professionals under the theme of “Connect to Protect” RSA Conference, the world’s leading information security conference and exposition, has announced the agenda for RSA Conference 2016 Abu Dhabi, which includes a broad spectrum of captivating sessions and thought-provoking workshops. The Conference will be held from November 15-16, 2016 at Emirates Palace Hotel, with an impressive line-up of pre-con...

The CMD range has a scratch-proof, vandal-resistant screen that protects the camera view from both attack by the room occupant and the attention of over-enthusiastic cleaners UK security manufacturer ITS Products has released new stainless steel versions of its high security CMD cameras. With their unique angular design, the cameras are instantly recognisable to anybody working to the principles of Safer Cells and Safer Detention and Handling of Persons in Police Custody stand...

The reissue of BS 8484 is key in helping specifiers benchmark a quality solution SoloProtect has become the first lone worker solution provider to be audited and approved by the NSI (National Security Inspectorate) against the updated version of BS 8484. Published in August this year, BS 8484:2016 is the latest version of industry’s Code of Practice for lone worker services. The Sheffield-based lone worker company, proudly manufactures the Identicom lone worker device in...

The Dahua oversea stand will show some of its cutting-edge technologies and innovation launched recently Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China will be demonstrating its ground-breaking products and cutting-edge video surveillance solution at Security China 2016. Dahua will be showcasing a host of new products and solutions at Security China 2016 and will be inviting attendees to share in the experience of...

To improve its reliability, COPS opened its second central station in Arizona in 2004 After devastating the Caribbean, Hurricane Matthew headed toward the Florida coast as a Category 4 storm packing heavy rain and winds between 130–156 mph. As the entire Southeastern seaboard was stocking supplies, boarding up their windows, bracing for impact, or evacuating, the team at COPS Monitoring was busy enacting an emergency preparedness plan that began over a decade ago. "When...

When a notification message is received, users can use their mobile devices to view the live situation on site and to immediately respond to the incident TeleEye announces the launch of TeleEye Mobile Notification, a new message service that automatically notifies users whenever an event is being detected. With this smart feature, users can enjoy peace of mind wherever they are without the need to monitor their premises at all times. Immediate incident response When a notifi...

EAST has reported that ATM explosive attacks were up 80% when compared to the same period in 2015 In a European ATM Crime Report covering the first six months of 2016 the European ATM Security Team (EAST) has reported that ATM explosive attacks were up 80% when compared to the same period in 2015. A total of 492 explosive attacks were reported, up from 273 during the same period in 2015. While the majority were explosive gas attacks, 110 were solid explosive attacks. EAST Exe...

Dr. Heiko Baumgartner handing the GIT Award to Mr. Sieger Volkers Nedap Security Management has won a GIT Award in the D Access Control category for their high-end AEOS end-to-end security solution. This new end-to-end security solution is the first to offer digital protection for access control by unifying best practices from both IT and physical security.On the 27th of September, Dr. Heiko Baumgartner, Chief Editor of GIT Security, handed out the award to Mr. Sieger Volkers,...

Mobilize CFR provides Community First Responders with incident mobilisation instructions via Android smartphones Thorcom Systems, a provider of mobile data and incident dispatch systems, has introduced Mobilize CFR, an innovative mobilisation solution for Community First Responders. It comprises an Android app and a managed internet gateway service that delivers mobilisation instructions, status updates, and local navigation, enabling emergency service organisations to improve...

The campaign is being organised by the DHF in a bid to focus attention on the dangers posed by badly installed and poorly maintained automated gates The growing campaign to confine powered gate accidents to the history books has received a significant boost with a number of influential organisations giving their support. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is the latest to put its weight behind Gate Safety Week (October 10 - 16). The campaign is being organised by the DHF...

IoT-based platforms, software analytics, and personal protection devices feature in the Accolades winners ASIS International, an organisation for security professionals worldwide, has selected its ASIS 2016 Accolades Award winners. ASIS Accolades Award recognises the security industry's most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions featured at the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2016), taking place Sept 12-15 at the Orange County...

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...

Information Security Solutions Europe is an independent, interdisciplinary security conference and exhibition EEMA, an independent not for profit, European think tank focusing on identification, authentication, privacy, risk management, cyber security, the Internet of Things, and mobile applications, confirmed Director of Innovation at Consult Hyperion, Dave Birch, and CEO of KuppingerCole, Martin Kuppinger as the keynote speakers at the ISSE ‘Securing Future Europe...

Specified Symmetry alarms communicate with RISK360 allowing security teams to investigate incidents and produce accurate case management reports AMAG Technology, the security solution manufacturer specialising in access control, intrusion detection, video management, policy-based identity solutions and visitor management, announces the integration of AMAG’s Symmetry Access Control software with the G4S RISK360 incident and case management software. The integration delive...

Arteco will demonstrate their event management solutions at ASIS 2016 Arteco, a provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, continues to experience significant adoption of its Video Event Management Solutions (VEMS) in target markets, such as education, critical infrastructure and commercial, and has made a series of critical investments to ensure sustained business success and technology advancement. The company’s growth has continued to accelerate...

Mission Control will give operators a holistic, unified, and map-centric view of security infrastructure Genetec Inc., a leading provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions announced Mission Control, a Decision Support System (DSS) that will provide security professionals with new levels of situational intelligence, system visualisation, and incident management. Designed to work seamlessly with Security Center, the company’s unified security platform that combin...

BriefCam’s Video Synopsis tool tags each incident, allowing operators to isolate individual, relevant incidents for viewing, from a single click Digifort has partnered with BriefCam to offer operators exceptional forensic search and review functionality, from within its open platform video management software (VMS) platform. “Briefcam is a powerful video search tool, which integrates with Digifort’s intelligent data processing to make surveillance systems fa...

Bill Fox is a leading specialist in the prevention and management of conflict and violence Security Institute Deputy Chairman Andrew Nicholls MSyI announced today that Bill Fox has joined the list of big name speakers at the Security Institute 2016 Annual Conference at the Amba Hotel, Marble Arch on Thursday 22nd September. Bill Fox, Maybo Founder & Executive Chairman, is a leading specialist in the prevention and management of conflict and violence. For over 20 years Bil...

Arteco VEMS integrates and converges third party sensors into one common platform Arteco’s newly released Event Analytics platform combines the power of analytics software with intuitive video security monitoring to push forward the concept of event-driven intelligence for maximum situational awareness, singling out the most relevant information in the face of a security breach. Events Analytics Arteco VEMS integrates and converges third party sensors into one common p...

The two-day Heritage Security event included Argus+ anti-terrorism training for the attendees With the summer holidays now well underway, various attractions across the country are enjoying higher numbers of visitors; bringing in important revenue, but also increasing security risks. Trigion Security Services recently hosted the first Heritage Security Forum designed to help owners and managers keep England’s historic buildings safe from modern security threats. Heritag...

IACSP ASEAN Security Symposium and Awards is timely as DAESH and other groups threaten the security of the region Understanding the great threat towards security in the South East Asia region, International Association for Counter­terrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP) together with Fleming is organising the IACSP Asean Security Symposium & Awards from September 6th ­7th 2016 in Kuala Lumpur. DAESH threat The IACSP ASEAN Security Symposium and Awards is tim...

Employees of Magenta Security benefit from full training on joining the company Zero-hours contracts allow employers to hire staff with no guarantee of work. This effectively means employees work only when they are needed by employers, often at short notice with pay depending on how many hours they work. Stricter Action Despite issuing a previous warning that organisations who employ the services of security companies need to do further checks on working condition...

Regular planned preventative maintenance is absolutely essential if a gate is to remain in a safe and serviceable condition The tragic death of a man crushed by a falling metal gate in County Meath, Ireland on Tuesday (July 26) is a salutary reminder to all those responsible for powered gates of the vital importance of regular inspection and testing of powered gate installations. The call to powered gate owners, installers, repairers and maintainers to have all gates checked...

The ASIS event will bring together local businesses, schools, hospitals & community leaders to discuss security preparedness ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced the launch of Security Week, a series of community preparedness and educational events that will be held in conjunction with the organisation’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2016). Nearly 20,000 security professionals from...

Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016 discussed ISIS and future terrorist threats Following an increase in terrorist activity across the globe, a record number of security industry professionals gathered in London for Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX) 2016, to discuss how to tackle extremism and prevent future attacks. 9,517 security professionals from 109 countries travelled to London in April for the latest installment of SCTX, which incorporated leading forensic...

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,...