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The BVCA Awards are an annual celebration of excellence for UK businesses backed by private equity and venture capital Edesix, a global market leader in body worn camera (BWC) solutions, has won a prestigious industry award from the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA).The company scooped the 2016 Growth Company Team award for Scotland in association with its VC firm, Panoramic Growth Equity.The BVCA Management Team Awards, produced in association with...

The Security Institute has issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK Andrew Nicholls, Deputy Chairman of The Security Institute, the UK's principal professional body for senior security personnel today extended the organisation's sympathies to all those suffering loss and injury as a result of the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida but also issued a call for vigilance to those responsible for premises in the UK. "This incident is an...

Baroness Ruth Henig has considerable experience of the regulatory regime within the UK Security Institute President Ruth Henig joins previously announced speakers Professor Martin Gill CSyP FSyI; Sir David Veness CBE QPM; Major General Chip Chapman CB who is a regular analyst/commentator on terrorism, radicalisation, government Counter-Terrorist policies and Middle East strategies; Brett Lovegrove MSyI the Chief Executive of CSARN - the City Security and Resilience Network - a...

Airbus Defence and Space aims to raise channel partners’ service quality  in the field of Professional Mobile Radio The Airbus Defence and Space subsidiary Secure Land Communications awarded sixteen channel partners with an official accreditation certificate recognising their employees’ high level of skills in the field of Professional Mobile Radio (PMR). Staff members employed by the channel partners were honoured in the framework of the exhibition Critical C...

The critical communications market is expected to grow by 33% between 2013 and 2019 The critical communications market, which includes police radios and other professional communications equipment, will be worth $18 billion by 2019, according to a new report from IHS Inc., the leading global source of critical information and insight. “Between 2013 and 2019, the market will grow an impressive 33 percent,” said Thomas Lynch, Director of Critical Communications rese...

The Tactilon Cell offers mobile broadband services for organisations that need a communication infrastructure at very short notice Airbus Defence and Space will unveil a prototype of the new Tactilon Cell at the Critical Communications World exhibition in Amsterdam. It is a small and transportable system for running small LTE-networks during, for instance, anti-terror campaigns, large events or rescue missions. Energy efficient broadband solution The compact and energy effic...

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...

Zetron will highlight several of its most advanced solutions at the Critical Communications World conference Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, will feature several of its newest and most advanced solutions in stand B22 at the Critical Communications World (CCW) conference being held at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 31st May–2nd June, 2016. Featured solutions AcomNOVUS co...

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...

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...

Eight world-renowned speakers will make presentations at the world class CIVSEC Summit The critical civil security challenges facing Australia during the next three to five years will be put under the spotlight at the CIVSEC 2016 Summit. Setting the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress This high-level event will set the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress (conferences, seminars and workshop sessions that follow) and ignite the intellectual energy that will drive them. The summ...

Clients will continue to receive the core services of travel tracking, trip briefs and alerts iJET International, Inc., a leading provider of integrated risk management solutions, announces the acquisition of Aon’s WorldAware book of business and the WorldAware brand to further iJET’s strategic efforts to expand globally. Clients will continue to receive the core services of travel tracking, trip briefs and alerts. “We have strategically positioned for growt...

Attendees will be introduced to ways of mitigating potential consequences of an attack through situational awareness Saudi’s leading security, fire and safety workshops and exhibition will be taking place 16-18 May 2016. This year’s event will follow a workshop led format which will consist of six workshops, held across two days. The 2016 programme will include a wide range of topics across the safety and security spectrum, topics include terrorism, cyber security,...

GJD’s D-TECT Laser sensor is a high-precision laser based security/safety device for perimeter protection and intruder detection. The specially designed four layer, laser scanner is available in 25m x 25m, 10m x 10m and 5m x 5m versions. D-TECT for discreet security applications The sophisticated technology and high quality of the D-TECT Laser is unmatched in the security and external detection industry. It is well suited for a wide range of sectors from highly sensitive military install...

The programme will showcase latest TETRA User case studies and innovations as well as explore Critical Broadband technologies and solutions Following on from last year’s success in Barcelona, Critical Communications World 2016 will bring 4,000 professionals together, and over 150 exhibitors to discuss the latest critical communication developments in an era of data, applications, and emerging technologies. Critical Communications World will deliver leading masterclasses...

Reliance Protect initiates a Level 1 police response for highest risk situations following changes to guidelines from NPCC Improving safety for lone workers in health, social services and the public sector, Reliance Protect has been praised by police for its contribution to new emergency response guidelines. Level 1 police response As an accredited BS8484 provider, Reliance Protect will continue to bypass the traditional 999 route and initiate a Level 1 police response for t...

S2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, recently released Version 2 of S2 Magic Monitor, an award-winning dynamic digital canvas that displays video, text, signage and media -- anywhere across the enterprise. S2 Magic Monitor Version 2 refines the user experience with major new features and an easy-to-use interface. "With its range of applications, beautiful visual interface, and ability to react to events and user commands, M...

The ISONAS Pure IP family of reader-controllers can be used as a standalone product or with Pure Access software ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting and showcasing its new line of software and hardware products at booth #620 at the ASIS 26th Annual New York City Security Conference & Expo. ASIS NYC will take place on April 27th and 28th at the Javits Convention Center and bring together...

64 of fire and security industry’s young engineers will head to IFSEC 2016 to put their skills against each other in live installation challenge IFSEC International, organised by UBM EMEA, have recently announced that all places on the prestigious Engineers of Tomorrow annual competition are now filled. 64 of the fire and security industry’s brightest young engineers will head to IFSEC International over the 21-23 June 2016 to put their skills against each other in...

CNL Software will be demonstrating its IPSecurityCenter PSIM alongside Infinova at Secutech India 2016 in Mumbai CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce it is partnering with Infinova on Safe Smart Cities programmes in India and will be demonstrating its award winning IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM technology alongside Infinova at Secutech India in Mumbai on April 21-23, 2016. The transformation of 100 cit...

The conference is a touchstone in the biometrics community and provides attendees with opportunities to interact MorphoTrak, a subsidiary company of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, will be a keynote speaker at the 37th annual MorphoTrak Users Conference set to take place on May 24 – 26, 2016 in Costa Mesa, CA. Opportunities for biometrics community The conference is a touchstone in the biometrics com...

The conference will include engaging seminar presentations delivered by expert in the field on methods and regulations The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the date for the first Liverpool Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 25th May 2016. This free to attend event will offer security companies an opportunity to showcase their products and will allow delegates to view the latest...

PROMISE’s entire lineup of storage solutions will be available to SYNNEX resellers PROMISE Technology Inc., a provider in the storage industry, has expanded its distribution network in North America through an agreement with SYNNEX Corporation a Technology Solutions distributor. Under the terms of the agreement, PROMISE’s entire line-up of storage solutions will be available to SYNNEX resellers, providing access to a range of innovative technologies that address th...

Kojak will enable fast enrolment and verification of large groups of people, with capability of capturing ten prints in ten seconds or less Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is revolutionising the industry yet again, with the release of its Kojak FAP 60 Appendix F Certified ten print and roll live scanner. Rugged and lightweight, Kojak will run off of a laptop, tablet or mobile phone without an a...

The latest addition to Avon Protection’s argus thermal imaging range, the Mi-TIC S, has passed all the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements and is now certified compliant to the latest edition of NFPA 1801. The NFPA is the world’s leading advocate on fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety. The NFPA 1801:2013 standard specifies design, performance, testing and certification requirements for thermal imaging cameras used by the fire service dur...

Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, introduces FirstLane, its new security turnstile offering unbeatable value for money whilst ensuring safety and quality have not been compromised. With its modern and stylish design, FirstLane is perfectly suited to any type of architecture and its range of advanced technologies satisfies every need with regard to performance. The Firstlane series comprises of two models: FirstLane 960 and FirstLane 970. Both offer...

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the “Aftershock 2” live demonstration on responding to crises and emergencies Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated on Tuesday the activities of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016). The ev...

AlliedBarton's presentation will feature Crisis Management expert, Bruce Blythe AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, in partnership with the Metro Nashville Police Department, will host two seminars on Workplace Violence on Tuesday, April 5, 2015, at the Music City Center located at 700 Korean Veterans Boulevard, Nashville. Understanding the violent mind The morning seminar with be held from 8:00 a.m. to...

Vidsys promotes Chung as VP of Systems Engineering & Quality and appoints Phelps and Kapoor to Sales & Marketing department Vidsys, global software technology manufacturer of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) and Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) software, announced the promotion of Neil Chung to the leadership team as the Vice President of Systems Engineering & Quality and also the addition of Erin Phelps and Jasmeet Kapoor to the...

IP Security Unlocked will demonstrate how latest IP network technologies can streamline and simplify operations On 17 March 2016 in Glasgow, Maxxess and Life Safety Services will host an event to unlock the secrets of IP security for anyone responsible for keeping their business fire, bomb and bulletproof. The free, CPD-accredited lunchtime seminar will provide practical guidance and industry insights on how to stay one step ahead of new threats in an increasingly fast-m...