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David will be responsible for driving Pilgrims growth in new regions while maintaining core business areas Pilgrims Group Limited has appointed internationally respected risk management strategist David Peploe as its Director of Global Operations. The company, which provides risk management and security services to some of the world’s highest profile corporations and media organisations, has announced Peploe’s appointment as part of a strategic five year growth pl...

AAC T-SAS system is an upgraded version of the TSM 2054 Side Scan Sonar, which is towed from both manned and unmanned vessels Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC), a joint venture between DRS Technologies and Thales, successfully demonstrated advanced mine-hunting capabilities with the US Navy during the 2013 Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) Unmanned Systems (UxS) Campaign. By towing the unmanned high resolution synthetic aperture sonar (T-SAS), the system detected all exercise mines...

Valid will supply Crocus’ CT32MLU1200 and CT32MLU_LTE MLU technology products in Brazil Crocus Technology S.A., a leading developer of magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies for mobile security, embedded microcontrollers, harsh environment electronics and magnetic sensors, recently announces that it has signed an agreement with Valid, one of the largest suppliers of smart cards in Brazil, to supply its microcontroller products, CT32MLU1200 and CT32MLU_LTE. Thes...

BSIA organised the event with the support of Scottish Enterprise to help businesses expand into overseas markets An impressive speaker line-up has been announced for next week’s Wise Up to Exporting workshop, a free event aimed at helping Scottish businesses make the most of an increasingly global marketplace by reaching out to overseas clients. Taking place at 2:30pm on Tuesday 26th November at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, the event has been organised by the...

Frank will focus on IP solutions development and company operations IP audio and control specialist, Barix has promoted Frank Frederiksen to COO following a successful 15 months as Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy. His promotion, effective immediately, represents part of the strategic process at Barix to build a strong management team that will lead the company to new growth. He reports directly to Barix CEO Ronni Guggenheim. Since coming to Barix, Frank has f...

Warrior implements a security system tailored to each mining project, leaving clients free to concentrate core activities Sub-Saharan African security company, Warrior Security Limited has launched tailored mining security services in East Africa, as finds in oil, gas, niobium, rare earths and gold in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania expose companies to increasing risks from intruders. “Most mining sites are in remote areas making them vulnerable to attacks by intruders,&rdqu...

Bart Stevens presented “Embedded Security – Protection and Performance Using Hardware IP” at IP-SoC 2013 INSIDE Secure, the worldwide leader in complete solutions for embedded security, recently announced that Bart Stevens, INSIDE’s Director of Product Management, was a featured speaker at the IP-SoC 2013 Embedded Systems Conference and Exhibition, held November 6-7 in Grenoble, France. Stevens presented “Embedded Security – Protection and P...

INSIDE Secure recently introduced its EasyPlug cryptographic middleware software that enables developers to quickly and easily add strong security to mobile devices, USB tokens, PC-Link products and embedded systems. Certified by Microsoft and natively linked to the INSIDE family of VaultIC and VaultSEcure security solutions, the EasyPlug makes INSIDE Secure the only security vendor providing developers with a complete plug-and-play cryptographic solution that combines tamper proof Common Criter...

BSIA members received awards in seven out of eighteen categories Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) were acknowledged for their industry-leading products and services in the prestigious 2013 Security Excellence Awards, with BSIA members triumphing in seven out of eighteen categories. Presented on 23rd October, the awards were organised by UBM Live Security Portfolio in association with IFSECGlobal.com, and took place at the renowned Hilton Hotel on Pa...

Over 1084 apprentices have been recruited via the security guarding sector Over 1300 apprentices will be embarking on a new career in security following the success of this year’s 100 in 100 initiative, which was launched in May with the aim of recruiting 100 security apprentices in 100 days. Led by Skills for Security - the sector skills body for the UK’s private security industry - and leading electronic security firm, CSL Dualcom, the 100 in 100 initiative has...

There is a wide range of security measures available to protect people and their properties during winter months Sunday October 27th will see the official end of our British Summer Time (BST) and will mark the start of prolonged hours of darkness. As such, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is stressing to homeowners and businesses the importance of effective security measures throughout these darker nights. “Darker nights can signal the start of the burgl...

IdentiSys will offer Datacard financial instant issuance solutions including Datacard® CardWizard® software IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, announced recently that they have entered into an agreement with Datacard Group—the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions—to be a financial instant issuance solutio...

Secured Cities offers off-site tours to supplement its on-site educational sessions Secured Cities is the only security conference that offers off-site tours to supplement its on-site educational sessions. Site tours are always a favourite for Secured Cities attendees, and this year’s tours feature three exceptional opportunities to enhance Secured Cities experience. Friday, Nov. 15, 1:40-3:30 pm Baltimore's CitiWatch Command and Control Center Capacity: 50 attendees...

Katy Bourne, Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex, will formally open the event The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the official speaker line up for its upcoming South East Business Crime Conference, which will be held at Brighton and Hove Football Club on Wednesday 30th October 2013. The free event, organised by the BSIA with the support of a number of police forces in the South East, aims to help businesses understand the latest risks...

William J. Lynn III will serve on the NDIA board for a three-year term through 2016 DRS Technologies announced recently that its chief executive officer, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Defense Industrial Association. Secretary Lynn will serve on the NDIA board for a three-year term through 2016. The board guides the association’s charter to advocate for cutting-edge technology...

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...

This year pre-registration grew up to 62% from last event and got the number of 5973 InfoSecurity Russia 2013, which is the leading and most respectable Informational Security event in Russia, affirmed this great status at the 10th time. The illustrious guests from Federal Tax Service, Russian State Duma, Russian Ministry of Interior, Gazprom Transgaz Moscow, Russian Ministry of Communications, Russian Investigating Committee attended the solemn opening ceremony, greeted visi...

Showcasing the latest technological innovations is top of the agenda for BSIA members attending IFSEC Istanbul Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at IFSEC Istanbul 2013, which opens its doors for the first time next week (30th September – 2nd October). Event organisers, UBM Live, claim that the new event – while targeting the Souther...

The NetWay4ESK consists of a four-port managed NetWay4ES PoE+ switch and a NetWay1E midspan injector At ASIS 2013, Altronix is showcasing its new NetWay™4ESK kit that transmits IP data and delivers power for up to four PoE+ cameras/devices over a single CAT5/6 cable. NetWay4ESK consists of a four-port managed NetWay4ES PoE+ switch and a NetWay1E midspan injector. This kit provides an extremely cost-efficient means of maximising IP infrastructure while reducing overall eq...

PSIA's Enterprise User Showcase will take place at ASIS 2013 The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance's Enterprise User Showcase is less than a week away! Their agenda is full, with top security users and leading industry thinkers set to discuss the real world value of the PSIA's security specifications. Join them at 4:30 p.m. on September 23 at the Hilton Chicago in the Waldorf Room for: Cisco Systems' internal Safety and Security Team and senior manager Deon Chatt...

DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company an experienced leader in border security technology, announced significant upgrades to its popular RedRock Integrated Geolocation system with the addition of high-speed frequency scanning and multiple target acquisition features. The enhancements boost performance in the field when identifying targets that are using radio frequency signals. With high-speed scanning, users are able to identify multiple targets offering a more rapid situational asse...

Trüb will use Sequent’s mobile payments platform to provide OTA provisioning and lifecycle-management services Sequent Software and Trüb AG recently announced to have entered a technology partnership in which Trüb will use Sequent’s mobile payments platform to provide over-the-air provisioning and lifecycle-management services for EMV compliant bank cards, customer loyalty cards, access cards and transit cards on secure elements used in NFC mobile de...

The Shield Group has demonstrated that it meets strict quality and operational standards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce that its membership now includes all of the UK’s Top 10 security guarding companies, following the recent admission of The Shield Group Limited. This latest addition now means that the BSIA represents the ten largest security guarding companies with a total 68.25% market share and a combined turnover of £2...

The optronic mast features optimised stealth characteristics At this year’s DSEI exhibition in London, Cassidian Optronics GmbH, previously known as Carl Zeiss Optronics, presents its new OMS 200 low-profile optronic mast. Using newly developed passive sensors the system improves reconnaissance capabilities, especially when visibility is bad. At the same time, the optronic mast features optimised stealth characteristics resulting from its highly integrated, compact desig...

Matrix’s NAVAN CNX200 offers bundling of managed communication services and high-speed internet Matrix Comsec will launch its Office-in-a-Box solution NAVAN CNX200 at NigeriaCom 2013 exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria. Matrix is a leading manufacturer of IP based business phone systems and VoIP-GSM Gateways. “NigeriaCom is a major technology exhibition for industry players to showcase latest telecom and ICT solutions. We are excited to participate in this event for the fi...

Cooper Security, a business unit of diversified power management company Eaton, has announced the introduction of a new series of devices for quick and easy installation in the widest variety of applications. As part of the company’s industry leading Scantronic and Menvier brands, these innovative access control monitors, keypads, communicators and control panels achieve the best in class standards of operation due to their highly functional and intuitive designs. As part of the Scantroni...

Hytera introduced PD79X EX, the intrinsically safe radio and X1P, the ultra-thin digital radio at the event Among all the products presented by Hytera at Interseg 2013 (International Trade Fair for Technology, Products and Services for Public Safety) which took place in Rio de Janeiro, 18-20 August, its TETRA Solutions received intense attention from Public Security sectors. Representatives of local and international government, fire, police, power companies conferred the adv...

Elbit Systems will launch MRJ - Electronic Warfare system, ELSAT2000E Satellite Communications at the show At the upcoming Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) 2013 exhibition, set to take place in London ExCel from 10 -13 September, Elbit Systems (Booth S8-220) will present an array of solutions, providing an excellent opportunity for visitors to view displays, demonstrations and video presentations of the Company’s latest generation systems and core bu...

The mobile app for both Android and Apple smartphones is designed for use with Elpas’ Eiris RTLS Management Software Elpas, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has announced recently that it will unveil its new Eiris Go mobile application at ASIS 2013 Security Exhibition (McCormick Place - Booth 305), September 24-27, 2013 in Chicago. This mobile app for both Android and Apple smartphones is designed for use with Elpas’ Eiris RTLS Management Softwa...

The partnership offers mission-critical communications and effective professional services Multitone, a specialist in the design, manufacture and implementation of integrated communication systems for emergency organisations, recently announces that Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, has become  a strategic partner, strengthening its existing relationship in delivering best of breed mission critical communications and network services....