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The programme is designed to promote best practices & business development opportunities Security-Net, a global provider of security system services to customers both locally and nationally, has announced a strategic partnership with Vector Firm to develop an enhanced sales training programme for its team. Founded by Chris Peterson, Vector Firm is a consulting company that has specialised in developing training programmes for more than 70 companies within the security ind...

IPSecurityCenter is enabling a new era of intelligent and safe security CNL Software, a provider of physical security information management (PSIM) software, announced that it will be showcasing its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution for the first time in Qatar at Milipol 2016. This highly advanced command and control software solution provides integrated security and facility management at the utmost level.IPSecurityCenter PSIM solutionToday, major cities are battling with increa...

Genie will showcase IP CCTV, access control, ANPR, body worn cameras, Eco Remote Monitoring Trailer, and In Motion Identification systems Genie, a British born company and a trusted supplier within the security industry will be exhibiting at the UK Security Expo 2016 from November 30 to December 1 at London’s Olympia. The two-day exhibition supported by the Home Office and CPNI is organised for influential key purchasers from government, transport, intelligence, defence...

Colin Sadler, who has been instrumental within CNL Software for 4 years, will be joining the U.S. team CNL Software, a provider of physical security information management (PSIM) system software, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its U.S. operations with the opening of its new Regional Offices and Integration and Demonstration Centre in Ashburn, VA strengthening its Americas delivery and support services capacity to meet the increased demand for its IPSecurityCenter...

The partnership will help secure buildings from cyber threats In an effort to improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a global provider in energy efficiency, integrated solutions and building controls, announces a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications. The agreement will help secure our nation’s critical infrastructure from tho...

Securexpo East Africa is the largest security focused exhibition and conference in the East African region Securexpo East Africa will be held this November with this year’s edition far bigger than it was in 2015. The whole event has grown by 25% with over 70 companies now exhibiting and thousands of products on display. The conference has also grown and will now feature 15 sessions covering all aspects of the regional and international security market. Largest security...

In some countries, markets will grow much faster than the regional average, while others will experience slower growth The Middle-Eastern market for video surveillance equipment exceeded $500 million in 2015 and is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8 percent, from 2016 to 2020. Market growth is more than three times greater in the Middle East than in Europe and Africa, making it an attractive market for vendors. Unequal growth rate Even so, not all Middle-...

Ian Mason has wide experience of the technology sector and a background in manned guarding Lodge Service has appointed Ian Mason as Business Development Manager. His focus will be the growth of the security consultancy’s Lodgic monitoring service, based at the Redditch ARC and intelligence centre. He will be identifying the needs of facilities and security managers in the retail, office and public sectors for loss prevention, guarding, investigations, staff screening and...

The BSIA Chairman's Awards awards recognise the significant or lifelong contributions to the security industry Five individuals and teams have been presented with prestigious British Security Industry Association Chairman’s Awards to celebrate the significant contributions they have made to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry.Personally selected by the BSIA’s Chairman, Dirk Wilson, Managing Director at Sector Security Services, the award...

The BSIA guide highlights the importance of lone worker safety and explains how lone worker devices are helping to keep employees safe The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a guide to lone worker services for the retail sector. The guide, aimed at employers and stakeholders in the retail sector, highlights the importance of lone worker safety and explains how lone worker devices are helping to keep employees safe. Importance of lone worker safety Mor...

IFSEC is seeing an influx in attendance of influential government officials and senior decision-makers from the private sector IFSEC International 2016, which takes place 21-23 June at ExCeL London, has confirmed that Thailand’s Chief of Police and Malaysia’s second-highest ranked police official will attend this year’s event. The president of the Asia Pacific Security Association’s (APSA) Malaysia chapter has also confirmed that he will attend Europe&...

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...

LTV also plans to employ new employees in sales, technics and logistics areas in 2016 LTV, a medium-sized manufacturer of video surveillance products and solutions for professional use in industry, retail and the private sector, is continuing to grow. In 2015, the company based in Bremen was able to increase its volume of orders continuously and is planning to employ new employees in the areas of sales, technics and logistics in 2016. Warehouse relocation and expansion In th...

BSIA plays a pivotal role forging productive links between UK security companies and overseas buyers With the 18th edition of Intersec Dubai a little over a month away, BSIA members are gearing up for what promises to be one of the industry’s biggest trade shows to date. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association, through its dedicated Export Council, continues to play a pivotal role forging pr...

Integration of mobile Zepcam cameras into SeeTec Cayuga video management software also enables live transmission of image With the partnership of SeeTec and Zepcam, two technological pioneers combine their competences for a mobile video solution. The integration of mobile Zepcam cameras into the SeeTec video management software enables both a gapless recording and a live transmission of the image data via wireless transmission. One application scenario in particular for the c...

The Code aims to assist businesses in developing their own security procedures & guidelines related to "frequent" searches A new Code of Practice to help companies carry out safe and legal security searches has been published by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry. Aims to assist businesses Intended for use on a voluntary basis, the Code aims to assist businesses in developing their ow...

The combination of Guardsmark and Universal establishes the largest U.S.-owned security services company Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and Partners Group, announced recently that it has acquired Guardsmark. The companies together create the largest U.S.-owned security company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Guardsmark background Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Guardsmark is one o...

A number of BSIA’s security systems and equipment manufacturer members provided their knowledge during the consultation Key organisations from across the security industry have produced an industry agreement on an interim update of the PD 6662 scheme for Intruder and Hold-up alarm systems. The agreement was written with the input of trade associations, insurers, inspectorates and the police and has taken around four months to produce. The decision was made to produce th...

According to Lorraine Thomas, MD, Metzger, the BSIA membership enables to keep abreast of private security industry developments Leading talent management and business search consultancy Metzger has joined the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) as an associate member. The move confirms Metzger’s increasing engagement with the private security industry and its commitment to providing the highest of standards to its clients. Metzger provides a full range of tale...

The awards serve to recognise significant or lifelong contributions in five different categories Five individuals and teams have been presented with prestigious British Security Industry Association Chairman’s Awards to celebrate outstanding contributions they have made to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry. Personally selected by the BSIA’s Chairman, Pauline Norstrom, Chief Operating Officer at Dedicated Micros and AD Group, the award...

Evidence also detailed PaS Initiative, an approach to improve collaboration between businesses, private security industry & Met police The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has submitted written evidence to the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee in advance of its first evidence session of the new Parliament. The Committee held a session on the financial sustainability of police forces in England and Wales earlier this week in the Houses of Parliament. As p...

BSIA will continue building strong working relationships with the government to combat crime Following the outcome of the general election, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted to the recent announcement news of a majority Conservative Government. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, comments: "Political engagement and public affairs have long been at the heart of the BSIA's activity, and we have worked hard over the last fifteen years to forg...

The survey is open to individuals involved in procurement & management of security products The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry – is researching the procurement attitudes of end users. The BSIA is seeking to understand the factors which influence security procurement and investment through an online survey launched this week. The survey – which is open to all individu...

Report describes the progress in fields such as environmental impact & anti-corruption Axis Communications is publishing its sustainability report for 2014, with environmental considerations, business ethics and corporate social responsibility still in focus. The company’s sustainability report, the fifth in succession, describes the progress made in a number of fields such as environmental impact and anti-corruption. Great progress has also been made in the work...

Interpol World 2015 showcased the latest developments and technologies from 258 companies globally The inaugural INTERPOL World 2015 saw 7,807 government leaders, together with representatives of international organisations and researchers converge to discuss strategies to develop safer and more secure cities. A global platform to develop security solutions for the rapidly urbanising world, INTERPOL World concluded yesterday with potential and new partnerships forged and a...

BSIA reinforces importance of continued partnership leading to success of neighbourhood policing The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry – has called for increased partnership work between the police and the private security industry in response to Labour’s pledge to guarantee neighbourhood policing in every area.  The private sector has a significant role to play in ass...

BSIA underlines the need of a reputable training provider, which adheres to Codes of Conduct and British Standards Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Training Providers Section have spoken out in response to a BBC undercover investigation which revealed incidents of malpractice at two security training centres. Aired on Monday 23rd March, BBC London’s Inside Out programme investigated malpractice at two training centres offering security qualif...

Sighthound, Inc. announces today the launch of Sighthound Video, a product designed to disrupt the hard-to-use world of video security software and bring new levels of intelligence to keeping an eye on those things most precious to you. Sighthound Video has been trained to simulate the human brain’s recognition abilities. The software not only detects motion, it detects people. The software’s ability to detect and differentiate humans from animals or other objects greatly reduces the...

In 2013, 9254 people attended Counter Terror Expo, a 9% increase on the previous year Clarion Events, the largest independent event organiser in the UK, has appointed Singleton PR to handle the PR for Counter Terror Expo 2014 which is being held on 29th and 30th April next year at Olympia, London. Counter Terror Expo was established to deliver a unique and secure environment in which professionals within the critically important counter terrorism and security arena could...

The BSIA will be engaging with politicians on a wider scale regarding this issue later this year Calls for clarity from the Home Office on the timing of regulatory change for the private security industry have been issued by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), following last week’s announcement that the regulation of private investigators is to be introduced as early as 2014. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA – the trade body representing...