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The wireless electronic access control innovations on exhibit will include eCLIO, Aperio and SMARTair ASSA ABLOY to exhibit additions to their flagship card- and key-based access control solutions at Security Essen 2016, in Halle 11, Stand B16. Among the innovative products on show is the eCLIQ locking system, fully electronic access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys. Hardware and software enhancements to Aperio and SMARTair wireless access control...

Since the Brexit vote, some warning signs for the security market have begun to appear Should the United Kingdom follow through with its plans to leave the European Union (EU), there could be a number of consequences that filter through to security industry stakeholders. Short term outlook In theory, the short-term the market outlook for 2016 and 2017 should be relatively unaffected, the UK has yet to activate Article 50, which instigates the formal procedure to leave the EU...

  In 2016, for the first time, there will be more HD CCTV cameras shipped globally than standard definition analogue cameras The world market for professional video surveillance equipment grew by 1.9% in revenues in 2015. This is according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc., through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service. This is a much lower rate of growth than in 2014 (14.2%) and 2013 (6.8%).  Slowdown in Chinese video surveillance market Lower gro...

Speakers Dr. Paul Johnson and Todd Smithson will speak on science, technology and high risk situations in national security CIVSEC’s Protection and Security Seminar will highlight the largely unheralded contribution of the Department of Defence’s Science and Technology Group (DST Group). The Group makes a significant contribution to Australia’s national security through the specialist R&D it undertakes for its Defence and other Government stakeholders. C...

Following research on burglar alarm use, RISCO urges installers to take advantage of consumer interest in smart alarms & connected home devices RISCO is urging installers to take advantage of great consumer interest in smart alarms and the ‘connected home’ on the back of research which shows that householders trust the security industry most to provide the products that will underpin the homes of the future. Demand for smartphone alarm control Research conduc...

Survey of 4,237 British adults found that 32% have burglar alarm in their home &, of these, only 49% set it when they go on holiday Research conducted by YouGov for security provider RISCO shows that householders are leaving themselves open to theft. The survey of 4,237 British adults found that less than a third (32%) have a burglar alarm in their home and, of these, less than half (49%) actually set it when they go on holiday. Of those Britons that rarely or never set t...

Hikvision’s donation will provide classroom supplies for 500 students across seven states Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, announces their support of Citizen Schools, a national non-profit organisation that partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities. Citizen Schools mobilises teams of educators and volunteers to lead real-world learning proje...

SETAF 2016 will bring together military and industry experts to lead focused discussion group SMi Group is delighted to welcome on board Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd (SEA), the latest speaker to sign up for SMi's 2nd annual Soldier Equipment and Technology Advancement Forum (SETAF) taking place 14-15 March in London. Uniting military & industry experts SETAF 2016 will bring together military and industry experts to lead focused discussion groups and help partic...

The report shows that 65% of business decision makers surveyed expect to suffer an information security breach NTT Com Security, the global information security and risk management organisation, has issued a new Risk: Value research report which highlights the critical need for organisations to protect their data. The report shows that 65% of business decision makers surveyed expect to suffer an information security breach – at an average cost of almost one million dolla...

This project will accelerate the development and implementation of secure communication in the public safety sector Airbus Defence and Space has set up an R&D consortium with French telecommunication companies and universities to develop a mission critical broadband solution for public safety organisations, such as police and rescue services. The project, called LTE4PMR (Long Term Evolution for Professional Mobile Radio), will be an accelerator in the standardisation, deve...

These key appointments are part of Viscount's strategy for strengthening management depth & growth Viscount Systems, Inc., a software company driving the convergence of physical and logical security solutions, announced recently the hiring of Yvonne Zheng as its Principal Financial Officer, and the promotion of Boris Margovskiy as the team’s Vice President of Operations.   Yvonne Zheng - cost control & streamlined business strategy Yvonne Zh...

VIVOTEK will highlight surveillance products and video analysis technologies, enabling business owners to gain more business intelligence VIVOTEK will reveal its intelligent surveillance solutions of targeted vertical markets at the 15th China Public Security Expo for Security & Protection (CPSE 2015) taking place Oct 29 to Nov 1 in Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. VIVOTEK’s booth (#1A04) will highlight a variety of latest surveillance products and video...

Report analyses market potential for smart home energy management devices as well as in-depth analysis across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia According to a recently published IHS report (Smart Home Energy Management Devices Report – 2015) analysing the market for demand-response enabled smart home energy management devices, in-home displays and smart thermostats will lead the way in terms of installed base numbers but will generate less revenue than smart appliances &ndash...

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...

The centre is located near the New Taipei Industrial Park Service Center in Taiwan and has created 50 R&D jobs LILIN, the global manufacturer of IP security products, recently announced the establishment of a new Research and Development (R&D) centre in Taipei, Taiwan. The centre is located near the New Taipei Industrial Park Service Center in Taiwan where the company has invested heavily over the last year and created 50 research and development jobs. Research &...