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Honeywell recently announced an update to the iOS App for Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 that simplifies set-up while bringing all of the power and capability of the Honeywell Total Connect website to Apple® iPad and iPad mini® devices. Providing the same user experience, features and functionality across Web and iPad applications extends the value and reach of Honeywell Total Connect, the award-winning solution that lets consumers use mobile devices to remotely control their security syste...

Talkaphone has released a new interactive emergency notification platform as part of its WEBS® family of products. WEBS Contact Plus™ makes it easy to send notifications through a wide range of media to defined groups of recipients and WEBS®-enabled devices. Recipients are able to receive notifications through various methods such as phone call, SMS (text message), email, and Android™/iPhone® mobile app. WEBS Contact Plus is a hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) mass no...

The updated pages contain the latest information on TRI-ED's products, services, branches and training events TRI-ED Distribution is pleased to announce the release of its new, state-of-the-art website, featuring a more contemporary design and user-friendly menus that allow visitors to easily navigate through each section. The updated pages contain the latest information on TRI-ED's products, services, branches and training events. Many new enhancements have also been made to...

Delegates set to attend the event include organisations, large retailers, police forces, and local authorities With the number of registered delegates for Manchester Security 2014 growing by the day, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging potential exhibitors to register for stand space urgently, with only five exhibition stands remaining. Delegates set to attend the event include high-profile organisations, large retailers and household names, as wel...

In the event of a fire, evacuation of the area or building concerned is always the top priority. Therefore, there is a strong need to link fire alarm and public address systems with a reliable and bi-directional connection. The latest version of the Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series from Bosch fulfils this requirement in a customer–friendly way. The fire alarm panel is now equipped with an IP-communication interface to the public address and voice evacuation system, Praesideo, ensuring a flex...

Teleste presented the PRO MPEG FEC functionality of its Luminato headend platform with a LIVE demo at the event The CSTB 2014 Forum was organised from 28 to 30 January, 2014 in Moscow. Teleste participated in the event with their Russian partner, Kontur-M. Teleste presented the PRO MPEG FEC functionality of their reliable Luminato headend platform with a LIVE demo. The FEC codec module makes it possible for a Cable TV operator to provide high-quality, error free services in a...

The qualification covers electrical and electronic principles and how to work effectively and safely in the electro technical environment Tavcom Training, the leading supplier of BTEC certificated security systems training courses, has announced that it is offering students who are looking to develop a career within the electronic security industry, the opportunity to qualify for a City & Guilds 1853 Technical Certificate. “Tavcom has been a registered City & Gu...

Topics addressed by Jon included automated CCTV, benefits of integration and video content analysis Senior Tutor for Tavcom Training, Jon Laws, recently took up an invitation to deliver five guest lectures at the People’s Public Security University of China. Founded in 1948 and within excess of 10,000 students, the university which is in Beijing provides education on a wide range of subjects for China’s uniformed police force and also provides training for officer...

Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, recently announced a new version of its Lighthouse central management appliance that automates the process of locating and establishing console connections on enterprise-scale management networks, while maintaining central authentication and audit capabilities. “When there’s a network fault, re-establishing a...

SMi’s Border Security 2014 Conference will feature current concerns on Eastern Europe and around the world Leading Homeland Security Specialists will meet in Sofia in February 2014, to discuss the current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. Returning to Bulgaria, SMi’s Border Security 2014 Conference, taking place on the 26th-27th of February 2014, will feature discussion on current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. Border control is in...

The event features expert speakers including Tony Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester Exhibition space is now available to book for Manchester’s leading security exhibition and conference, which continues to grow from strength to strength as the event celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with the Manchester City Centre Crime Prevention Panel and Greater Manchester...

Pelco announced that Mission 500 has been selected as its new flagship charity Mission 500 was featured at two important industry events during the final week of November 2013. At the Pelco by Schneider Electric World Vision Kisongo Experience tour on November 19, Mission 500 and World Vision, a humanitarian organisation dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice, pr...

Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to discuss the full range of products with FSL representatives FSL, the UK-based expert in fire suppression system manufacturing and service provision, will be exhibiting at Intersec in Dubai between 19th and 21st January. FSL, a new force in active fire protection, provides a wide range of inert and chemical gas suppression systems and places customer service at the very heart of its business. In addition, and to complement the...

Trevor Elliott, Director of Manpower and Membership Services at the BSIA, took part in the launch event Security companies in Scotland are raising the profile of security as a viable career choice for jobseekers in a new project launched recently. Launched via teleconference and involving over 100 participants from across Scotland, "Security Works: Scotland" is a joint project between the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and Jobcentre Plus, part of the Department...

Counter Terror Expo’s commitment is reflected in the impressive roster of distinguished speakers In January 2013, terrorists launched an attack in Algeria on the Tigantourine gas facility. April sees the detonation of two bombs near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. The savage killing of Drummer Lee Rigby takes place in Woolwich in May. In September, terrorists enter the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi and cause multiple deaths and injuries in a sustained gu...

CBRNe Summit is just over 2 months away and is the only event that is officially endorsed by the JCBRN Defence Centre of Excellence in Europe. With more detection techniques now being widely used across Europe this is a great opportunity to meet with senior first responders and emergency service personnel to discuss the latest detection techniques used in their respective country. With more frequent threats happening to major European cities all first responder units and comm...

Domenico will additionally focus on strengthening and expanding sales channels IP audio and control specialist Barix will sharpen its customer outreach and communications focus with new strategic, consolidated structures in sales and marketing. Long-time head of technical sales Domenico Gambino has been promoted to Vice President, Sales, while Barbara Haller-Rietschel transitions to Vice President, Marketing Communications. Both report directly to Barix CEO Ronni Guggenheim, a...

Jeff will remain with NSI to assist the Board with the selection of his successor during the transitional period NSI has announced recently the forthcoming departure of Jeff Little OBE, after three years in the role as NSI Chief Executive. Jeff joined NSI in December 2010 having previously worked as Business Development Director for a company specialising in the design and manufacture of components for safety critical environments. Prior to this appointment Jeff had served a...

Talkaphone has added a surveillance option to the award-winning ECO TOWER emergency phone tower. The product features a durable and attractive design which marks a new milestone in the evolution of the blue light tower. Featuring the same lightweight aluminium construction for reduced ecological footprint, the new video surveillance arm can be deployed on any existing ECO TOWER emergency phone tower. The new option fits a wide variety of fixed and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) video surveillance ca...

Driving innovation and extending its leadership in industrial networking technology, Moxa has introduced two new PROFIBUS-to-fibre converters that transparently bridge PROFIBUS to optical fiber, providing total isolation, protection against EMI/RFI interference, and freedom from equipment grounding problems. Equally important, the two new converters help extend connections up to 2.5 miles on multi-mode fibre or up to 25 miles on single-mode fibre at data rates up to 12 Mbps -- well beyond the s...

All NFC-enabled mobiles distributed by China Mobile must pass the high quality test solutions from Germany With the goal in mind to offer the best user experience to their customers, China Mobile has started their own comprehensive testing programme before launching NFC services. From now on, all mobile handsets, no matter from which manufacturer, will be checked thoroughly in China Mobile’s own labs. Handsets will only get approved once it is guaranteed that the com...

The website provides information on  technical updates, product information, and open forum discussions Dahua HDCVI Academy, a microsite of Dahua official website, is online. HDCVI Academy is an ideal gateway to get access to more HDCVI information, providing an open platform for propagation and opinion exchanges on HDCVI technology and information related. The website provides the latest information on HDCVI, including technical updates, product information, open forum...

Cubic pointed out to IDTechEx that Mifare for Mobile from NXP gives speed same as transportation card ticketing In the many interviews and research carried out for the new IDTechEx report "Near Field Communication (NFC) 2014-2024", considerable disagreement was commonplace. IDTechEx first issued a major report on this subject five years ago when there were concerns about deployment which is much less an issue today given the huge deployment of NFC-enabled mobile phones and tab...

Scotland’s Minister of Energy, Enterprise and Tourism Fergus Ewing officially opened the event Delegates from all business backgrounds based in Scotland enjoyed a successful and informative conference and exhibition last week, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 26th November 2013. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, the Scotland: Secure for Business event welcomed over 175 delegates, with 20 exhibitors on hand...

Christie Phoenix is ideal for network-distributed content management, enabling secure access and control of information Christie® is showcasing its visual display solutions at GOVCOMM 2013 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 4-5. Renowned for exceptional products and expertise, Christie (GSA Schedule account #GS-03F-0003L) meets the premium performance requirements of today’s government agency display technology needs.  Chris...

The award is presented to the student who has achieved highest marks in the Certificate of Security Management during 2013 The Security Institute, the leading membership body for security professionals, will announce the winner of The John Aplin Award at its annual Christmas Curry evening on Tuesday December 17th. The John Aplin Award is presented to the Student of the Year who has achieved the highest marks in the Certificate of Security Management during 2013. The finalists...

Nedap will sponsor and organise the Welcome Party for all conference delegates at the World Forum in The Hague After a series of creative, constructive meetings, ASIS International and Nedap have decided to join forces. Nedap will organise the Welcome Party of the ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition in The Hague. This important event will take place from 1 to 3 April 2014. “We have a history of taking part in the ASIS Security Conferences & Exhib...

Senior government officials will discuss detection techniques and how to counter CBRN threats at the event Intelligence-Sec’s CBRNe Summit 2014 will bring together senior officials from across Europe to discuss the latest CBRNe threats faced in the region. This event will allow attendees to hear in-depth presentations from senior government officials who will be discussing their detection techniques and how they counter CBRN threats in their respective country. By taking...

Navtech Radar will also demonstrate wide area surveillance for airports and its advanced control software suite, Witness At Intersec 2014, Navtech Radar will showcase its award winning AdvanceGuard AGS1600 EXTREME radar, specifically developed to cope with the environmental and climate conditions found in oil & gas exploration and production. The solution will be showcased with the company's advanced control software suite, Witness, at the exhibition which takes place on J...

Cassidian’s Spexer 500 uses DBF technology which enables early detection of single pedestrians in all weather conditions Cassidian, the defence division of EADS, introduces a new electronically scanning radar which opens up new opportunities for the surveillance and protection of sensitive industrial or military installations. As part of Cassidian's "Spexer" security radar family, the new Spexer 500 has been launched during the Milipol exhibition in Paris. "Our new rada...