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BS 7960:2016 was revised to accommodate changes in the legal requirements for door security staff British Standards Institution, the business standards company, has revised BS 7960 Door Supervision – Code of Practice. The updated standard gives recommendations for the organisation and management of companies providing door supervision services, whether contracted or in-house, to licenses premises or events. Fulfilling legal requirements BS 7960:2016 was revised to acco...

ASSA ABLOY will be exhibiting at Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12 at Intersec 2017 As public and private sector organisations around the world seek cost-efficient access control solutions that do not compromise on security, the spotlight falls increasingly on wireless technologies — the heart of the ASSA ABLOY showcase at Intersec 2017, in Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand H12. Wireless access control Wireless technology is easy to install and maintain, and also makes it cost-e...

New workshop expected to welcome hundreds of military and homeland security professionals The military and special ops play a vital role in the prevention of, and response to, mass emergency and large scale security incidents. Governments across Europe have been mobilising their armed forces to support homeland security services in the advent of the so-called Islamic State. Protecting key sites Following the launch of Operation Sentinelle after the massacre at Charlie Hebdo...

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...

Security organisations will gather in strategically important city of Casablanca, Morocco As political uncertainty and conflict around the world continues to fuel international terrorism and the global migration crisis, policy makers and practitioners from border management, immigration, customs, policing and security organisations will gather in strategically important city of Casablanca, Morocco, to discuss the issues, gain insight, collaborate and cooperate to make our bord...

Airbus Defence and Space to display Tactilon Dabat at PMR Expo 2016 Airbus Defence and Space will introduce the Tactilon Dabat in Germany, a full Tetra radio built into a smartphone offering all the functionalities of both a state-of-the-art Tetra radio and a smartphone. With its ruggedised design, Tactilon Dabat withstands the harshest conditions and allows instant communication with a team thanks to the push-to-talk and touch-to-message options. Android features and the larg...

The walk-through metal detector automatically counts people and alarms, allowing only authorised personnel to access the control panel for secure operation ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of three new metal detectors. Ideal for locations vulnerable to the risk of public shootings and stabbings, such as schools, concert halls, nightclubs, theatres, shopping malls, etc., these n...

IDIS will demonstrate their latest innovations at stand F36 during UK Security Expo 2016 IDIS, a global surveillance manufacturer, announces that it will showcase Building Information Modelling (BIM) capability, several new advanced products as well as highlighting the resilience of the company’s patented network security technologies on its stand F36 at the UK Security Expo 2016 on 30th November to 1st December at Olympia, London. With the required use of BIM for all m...

HID Global’s OSM Multitech cards can be used for applications ranging from national and resident alien IDs to health benefits and public welfare HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announced one of the world’s most secure citizen ID cards, featuring technologies that have been proven in its customers’ award-winning national passport and other government ID programmes, such as the Irish Passport Card. Extending the benefits of its widely issu...

HID to demonstrate its recently launched HID goID platform for mobile IDs at the ICAO symposium 2016 HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, is showcasing its broad offering of citizen ID solutions at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TRIP Symposium 2016, November 15-17 in Montreal, Quebec. The company is also announcing the introduction of its Optical Security Media (OSM) Multitech card for Government ID applications. This combination of uniq...

The event will let attendees connect with industry colleagues and share knowledge in an interactive setting The desire to have great events and to make them safe is strong in Asia. Crowd management, risk assessment, counter terrorism, and crisis and emergency management are obligatory, crucial concerns for professionals who manage the security and safety of the patrons and spectators who enjoy their venues and events. Knowledge sharing With cities in Asia planning more and m...

Users of the Tactilon Dabat terminal and all Tactilon Suite products benefit from a large applications and solutions ecosystem Airbus Defence and Space has launched its global SmarTWISP programme. With this app developer programme, the company intends to create a new application ecosystem that addresses the daily needs of Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) users in particular. It focuses on the company’s latest radio Tactilon Dabat, a full Tetra radio built into a smartphon...

Quantum announced joint development initiatives with industry-leading VMS providers Quantum reported results for the fiscal second quarter 2017 that ended 30 September 2016 (all comparisons are relative to the fiscal second quarter 2016 unless otherwise stated) : Total revenue was $134.7 million, an increase of $17.7 million. Scale-out storage revenue grew to a record $46.7 million, up from $29.9 million and the 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Total dat...

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...

JCB Smart Towers protect and secure construction site staff, the public, plant, and equipment An innovative security system that delivers dramatic reductions in cost, time, emissions, and health and safety risks, is to be highlighted at the property and construction London Build show, Olympia, 26th-27th October, 2016. Construction site security JCB Smart Tower’s integrated technologies both protect and secure construction site staff, the public, plant and equipment. It...

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...

FJC, a provider of uniformed security professionals, was purchased by Allied Universal, a facilities services company Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees and co-HQ in Conshohocken, PA and Santa Ana, CA, has announced the purchase of FJC Security Services, based in Floral Park, N.Y. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “FJC has had an outstanding reputation for years, and its o...

Addition of ADT as a PPVAR member marks a significant change in the electronic security industry The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), a public-private partnership comprised of electronic security stakeholders from law enforcement, the home and property insurance industries, and the security alarm industry, announced that ADT has joined the organisation as a full industry member. The addition of ADT, the largest security alarm company in North America,...

Redvision’s RVX20 series can be configured as a dome or PTZ, by simply adding or removing its cover “Redvision’s X-SERIES cameras are regarded by many CCTV integrators as the security industry’s benchmark, rugged dome camera,” explained Paul Hucker, Director of Redvision. “The RVX20 uses Sony, Megapixel, CMOS sensor technology, with improved low-light colour rendition and wide dynamic range. It will dynamically toggle between colour, black a...

Matteo will discuss how manufacturers and integrators increase their customer base exponentially as they go beyond security Making an excellent combination of in-depth knowledge of IT and video surveillance with business development, MOBOTIX AG Technical Project Engineer Coordinator Matteo Lugaresi will speak on blending technologies for a better living at All-over-IP Expo 2016. CCTV as you’ve never seen before Millions of CCTV cameras are installed on the streets and...

ShotSpotter empowers law enforcement with critical live data on the beat SST, Inc., a provider acoustic gunfire detection services, announced a new mobile app designed to extend ShotSpotter Flex alerts to a new native browser user-interface and native mobile iOS and Android platforms. With the new mobile app, more law enforcement users will have access to the valuable ShotSpotter service beyond the dispatch office or squad car, with real-time gunfire alerts delivered anytime,...

Teleste Care for Rail adopts a flexible lifetime approach to solving customers' needs Teleste Corporation, a provider of video and broadband technologies and related services, announced that at InnoTrans 2016, the company will introduce a new service concept targeted to its customers within the rail industry. The new concept, called Teleste Care for Rail, sharpens their service portfolio and focuses on meeting the needs of the rail industry even more inclusively than befo...

Public Safety users in France can now purchase Airbus Defence and Space radio equipment with a single click, from UGAP Firefighters, hospital staff, municipal police and local government agencies and airport personnel in all French regions can now more easily purchase Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) devices and equipment from Airbus Defence and Space. The central and only public sector purchasing organisation in France, “UGAP” (Union des groupements d'achat publics...

Project Griffin was devised by the City of London Police to protect UK cities from the threat of terrorism Securitas UK has joined a select group of organisations to be accredited by NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office) to deliver its Project Griffin counter terrorism awareness initiative to their own staff. Protecting UK cities and communities Project Griffin was devised by the City of London Police in 2004 to protect UK cities and communities from the threat...

IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016 is an opportunity to create new networks with leading companies and peers The region’s security, fire and safety industry is getting excited for the fourth edition of IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016. On 7th - 9th September 2016, industry experts from around Southeast Asia will gather on the show floor to build networks amongst industry peers, discuss on the future development and business deals, and obtain new information from seminars. All these will...

The event forms part of the strategy to transform Dubai into a leading city in safety and security IDIS has announced that it will be a platinum sponsor of this year’s Smarter Dubai Forum for Safety and Security taking place at the Sofitel Downtown Dubai hotel on 20th September 2016.    Following the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Ben Rashid Al-Maktoom, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the event form...

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 mobile app utilises the worldwide GSM mobile network to send and receive text messages which act as instructions to redeployable CCTV systems Addressing the requirement for mobile CCTV to be as flexible as possible with the least hassle, the remote power control innovation from Revader Security enables users to power redeployable security systems on and off from a mobile phone, anywhere in the world. Greater flexibility The mobile app, available to download from the Appl...

Kipod SMS has instant video content search across big data from any web browser and mobile device Kipod cloud video analytics platform was developed as potential system for smart city concept, as it provides surveillance on the country level and works as a united system, connecting 100,000 users to 400,000 cameras. Carrier class features What differentiates Kipod SMS from the majority of video management systems is a number of important features, such as: instant video co...

Hikvision, CP Plus, Dahua, Axis Communications, Honeywell and Panasonic accounted for 78% of the total market in 2015 India has emerged as one of the most promising markets for electronic security systems in last six years. Amongst all electronic security systems, video surveillance systems have captured key share of the market. Video surveillance market in India has increased tremendously in recent years on account of rising security concerns, primarily related to terrorism t...