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Gallagher launches Command Centre v7.00 security integration platform at events across the UK

 Gallagher's new Command Centre v7.00 ensures the security team sees exactly what they need to see on screenGallagher, a well-known leader in the security industry has released its latest product Gallagher Command Centre v7.00. Gallagher's Command Centre v7.00 security integration platform (previously Cardax FT) capitalises on its highly customisable and configurable capabilities. The new client ensures the security team sees exactly what they need to see, sized and placed on screen exactly...

HID Global’s SIO technology receives CARTES & IDentification 2011 SESAME award

 HID's SIO technology won the accolade for the most innovative solution of the yearHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced its Secure Identity ObjectÔ (SIO) technology has won a CARTES & IDentification 2011 SESAME award for the most innovative solution of the year.  The company's SIO technology operates within the Trusted Identity PlatformÒ (TIPÔ) that enables digital credentials to be securely embedded into a variet...

Security solutions provider RISCO organises "Outdoor Adventure" trip in Greece

 The jeep tour was the grand prize of RISCO Group's yearlong Outdoor Adventure campaignRISCO Group, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions, held its unprecedented "Outdoor Adventure" trip in the mountains of Greece. The jeep tour was the grand prize of RISCO Group's yearlong Outdoor Adventure campaign, where installers of RISCO Group's outdoor solutions including Wireless Barrier Beams, WatchOUT Outdoor Detectors, Twin Beams and Lumin8 Sounders had the opportunity...

AFI engineers an optical bridge to connect Cat 5 UTP cables for video and switching systems

American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) has long been known as a company that helps their customers make the right connections. Their range of products bridges communications between multiple channels of video, data, audio or contact closure using one singlemode or multimode fibre. While the company's first fibre-optic transmitters and receivers provided an optical bridge between coax cable transmission systems, more recently AFI has built an optical bridge to connect Cat 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP)...

Connexion2 lone worker security provider enters in the North American market

  Connexion2 is intended to provide lone worker security in North American market Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services, LLC have announced a new partnership to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA & Canada across a range of market sectors incorporating a wide variety of lone worker applications. The manufacturer of the UK's most widely-used dedicated lone worker device, Identicom, are teaming up with the electronic monitoring services heavyweight in order to facilitate...

Security equipment maker Cooper Security garners over £2000 with charity golf events

 Cooper security will be holding similar charity events throughout 2012 Cooper Security has hosted a number of charity golf events raising over £2000 for Help for Heroes. The events held at Edinburgh, Bristol, Romford, Nottingham and Thirsk whittled the competitors down to get two winners from each golf day, one each for nearest the pin and longest drive. Good weather conditions allowed for a superb golf final held at Rolls Golf Club in Monmouth where the warm up event winners enjoyed...

BSIA to organise Business Crime Conference 2011

 Business Crime Conference 2011 Event organiser, Christine BrooksA free-of-charge conference and exhibition is launching in Surrey this November to help companies based in the South East understand the diverse security challenges they face in today's ever-changing business climate. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Thames Valley Police forces, and in conjunction with the Federation of Small Businesses, the B...

SALTO to exhibit access control solutions at CONSEC 2011

 Among the SALTO products to be displayed is the new SALTO GEO cylinder lockSALTO Systems will demonstrate its latest electronic access control solutions at CONSEC 2011, the Association of Security Consultants Annual Conference and Exhibition at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London on Thursday 3rd November 2011.A number of new SALTO products will be exhibited at the event including the new SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) compact electronic cylinder lock, new XS4 Locker Lock and more. Demons...

Panasonic sponsors security magazine at Security Week 2011

 Panasonic will be showcasing innovative security solutions at Security Week 2011Maintaining a high profile throughout Security Week in New York, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is a sponsor of Security magazine's Thought Leadership Program as part of the Security 500 Conference November 1st, 2011. The conference is a full-day programme bringing together security leaders from large organisations to focus on the business impact of security. Taking place November 1st-3rd, 20...

AFI’s Ethernet mini-switches accelerate fiber-optic transmission for networked systems

American Fibertek, Inc.'s series of Ethernet mini-switches unleash the bandwidth, distance and speed advantages of fibre optic transmission for networked systems, with models compatible with single- or multimode fibre providing a range of transmission speeds. The four series of single or dual-fibre units hardened to withstand harsh conditions and extreme temperatures (AFI) feature power over Ethernet (PoE) capability (802.3af 15 watts). The mini-switches also include diagnostic indicators to d...

CCTV community supports charity golf day at Weston Turville Course

  The CCTV community raised funds for the Parasol and Mencap projects at a charity golf day held at Weston Turville Course  An annual golf day held at the Weston Turville Course near Aylesbury and supported by the CCTV community raised £2,000 for the Parasol Project and Mencap. The Parasol Project is an Oxford-based charity committed to redressing the balance for disabled and disadvantaged young people experiencing or at risk of social exclusion. Mencap National College, Luf...

Corps Security announces new President Sir Robert Fulton

 Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton KBE is the newly elected Presdient of Corps SecurityCorps Security has announced that Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton KBE has been elected as the organisation's new President, succeeding Lieutenant General Sir Henry Beverley KCB OBE who leaves the organisation after 15 years in the role.An Old Etonian, Sir Robert's distinguished military career began in 1972 when he joined the Royal Marines. In a military career of 34 years, he commanded...

Pelco announces Device Utility 2 now included with Pelco IP cameras

Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce its powerful network device installation tool, Device Utility 2, is now included with every Pelco IP camera and available to download. With advanced capabilities, Device Utility 2 software enables a fast track to efficient management of IP cameras and devices. This free utility allows users to set and adjust multiple IP addresses at once - making managing multiple IP addresses hassle-free in one simple step. It enables advanced configuration, ma...

Integrated Security Solutions Expo launch event a success

 ISS Expo treats security as a business process and not a series of product purchasesIntegrated Security Solutions Expo was officially launched last week at the Excel Exhibition centre.IMS Research PresentationThe day started with a presentation from Simon Harris, Executive Vice President of IMS Research. His compelling presentation helped to spell out just how important integration has become in the security market.Sales of discreet security equipment are forecast to decline Integrated sys...

Wavestore appoints Manoj Singh Chouhan as Regional Business Development Manager for the Middle East

  Chouhan will be responsible for developing new business opportunities throughout the Middle EastWavestore has appointed Manoj Singh Chouhan to be its Regional Business Development Manager for the Middle East. Reporting to Chris Williams, Director of Wavestore, Manoj will be responsible for developing new business opportunities throughout the Middle East by working closely with Wavestore's fast growing network of consultants, installers and system integrators.Manoj who has worked with...

Xtralis moves headquarters to UK as business continues to expand

The security suite will display ADPRO's video, audio and PIR surveillance solutionsXtralis, the company behind the award winning range of technologies for the early, accurate and remote detection of threats to critical assets and infrastructure, is moving to new premises in October as the business continues to expand. The new facility, at The People Building in Hemel Hempstead, UK will be the new headquarters for Xtralis' UK operations from which its sales, marketing, administrative, training an...

DSEi exhibition registers 16% surge in attendance in 2011

DSEi is an exhibition for land, sea and air applications of defence and security products and technologiesThis year's Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition, which played host to the world's largest display of land, sea and air applications of defence and security products and technologies, has confirmed its attendance figure this year as 29,112, an increase of 16 percent on the previous edition in 2009. The exhibition featured 1,391 exhibiting companies representing 4...

Integrated building security systems provider G4S Technology announces new appointments

Duncan Cooke will be heading the UK sales and marketing department of G4S Technology G4S Technology, a leading provider of integrated building security systems, has appointed Duncan Cooke as Director of Sales and Marketing, Steve Pike as Business Development Manager and Steve Mabbutt as Campaign Manager, to build upon recent growth. Reporting directly to G4S Technology's MD Stewart Angell, Duncan Cooke will be leading the UK sales and marketing department. Previous to joining G4S Technology, Du...

Heitels’ CamControl Android extends applications enabling PTZ control systems

"CamControl Android" extends the range of HeiTel applications for Windows Mobile and iOS with an operating and alarm verification software package for all smartphones and tablets on the Android operating system from version 2.0. The software allows live images to be received from almost any number of analogue and IP cameras via the HeiTel VideoGateways, search-criteria-supported remote evaluation of local image archives and the enabling/disabling of HeiTel VideoGateways. What is m...

Cassidian’s Mobile IP Node to improve communication technology

Mobile IP (Internet Protocol) Node is a research and technology programme from Cassidian being demonstrated at DSEi 2011 that will improve the ability of military and emergency response services to communicate using voice, data and video wide variety of operational scenarios including counter terror or post-natural disaster.Existing communication technology employed by military and emergency services consists of radios that operate using wireless bearers over multiple networks. During peak traff...

Altronix launches WayPoint™ Outdoor Power Supplies at ASIS 2011

Altronix's WayPoint is an outdoor power solution designed to operate single or multiple camerasAltronix, the leading manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and accessories for the professional security industry, has introduced a new line of outdoor power solutions here at ASIS 2011. WayPoint Outdoor Power Supplies deliver added functionality and system versatility in a variety of models offering a complete power solution for outdoor security and video surveillance products."Altronix's n...

Dortronics introduces the New 4300 Series of door interlock and mantrap control products

A new multi-page brochure available at ASIS incorporates the Dortronics 4300 series Dortronics Systems, Inc. announces expansion of its line of door interlock and mantrap control products to include the New 4300 Series, a low-cost base model configured for standard two-door applications. A new multi-page brochure available at ASIS incorporates the Dortronics 4300 series along with the company's 4700 and 4900 series to provide customers a complete selection of door- control products ranging from...

Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher improves facility and security management for building occupants and visitors

KeyWatcher access control system allows only pre-authorised users to access keysKeyWatcher® from Morse Watchmans, on display at ASIS 2011, With the KeyWatcher system, only pre-authorised users can access keys from the tamper-resistant cabinet and all transactions are recorded so that management has an audit trail of who accessed which key and when. "Our KeyWatcher systems are deployed in thousands of locations from universities to car dealerships to hotels and even on cruise ships...

Dortronics' brochure at ASIS features the 4300, 4700 and 4900 line of door interlock and mantrap control products

 The new information displays Dortronics' complete 4000 series of door interlock and mantrap control productsDortronics Systems, Inc. debuts USB packaged brochure at ASIS featuring the full line of door interlock and mantrap control products including the 4300, 4700 and 4900 series along with the 5277 series of illuminated door control switches, plus basic system drawings and operation and a checklist for system configuration. The new information displays Dortronics' complete 4000 series...

Morse Watchmans launches enterprise-level key control and management system - KeyWatcher Touch

Morse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, recently unveiled KeyWatcher Touch, its powerful enterprise-level key control and management system. Reinforcing the company's competitive advantage and industry reputation, KeyWatcher Touch features the ability to join multiple locations, common usage of database and programming and an instrument-grade touch screen LCD display. Other firsts include the time-saving KeyAnywhere capabil...

Vicon’s new H.264 network encoders convert analogue camera inputs into streamed IP video data

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, introduces two new H.264 network encoders, a 4-channel and 16-channel model, that convert analogue camera inputs (both NTSC/EIA and PAL/CCIR) into streamed IP video data. Advanced features such as museum search, that permits users to conduct quick analysis of recorded events, as well as dynamic load balancing and automatic detection, are provided when the device is used as part of a ViconNet Video Managem...

Morse Watchmans to promote its new KeyWatcher Touch at ASIS with iPod giveaway

 Morse Watchman's new KeyWatcher Touch features breakthrough touchscreen functionalityVisitors to this year's ASIS Conference and Trade Show at the Orlando County Convention Center can "Get the Touch!" at the Morse Watchmans booth and have a chance to win an Apple® iPod Touch. The promotion helps launch Morse Watchmans' new KeyWatcher® Touch key control and management system, featuring breakthrough touchscreen functionality and enhanced TrueTouch client software. "The...

HID Global to exhibit physical and logical access control solutions at IFSEC South Africa

  HID will present its portfolio in identity and access management at IFSECHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase the latest advances and offerings in physical and logical access control solutions as well as secure issuance at this week's IFSEC South Africa. HID Global will present a broad range of solutions that feature HID Global's portfolio in identity and access management, and the company's ActivIdentity brand soluti...

ComNet appoints Robert Gallagher as Vice President of Network Systems and Security Solutions

  Gallagher will strengthen the ComNet sales team by providing solutions to the complex network challengesComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has announced that Robert Gallagher has been appointed as the company's Vice President of Network Systems and Security Solutions Gallagher's new role will be to support the ComNet sales team by providing solutions to the difficult network challenges...

Videx to exhibit its CyberLock system of electromechanical cylinders, programmable keys and smart padlocks at ASIS

   The CyberLock access solution incorporates the mechanical lock hardware Videx will be showcasing the CyberLock system of electromechanical cylinders, programmable keys and smart padlocks at ASIS in Orlando. The CyberLock access solution incorporates the mechanical lock hardware that is already being used in a facility. No wiring or structural changes are required to retrofit existing locks. Simply replace each mechanical lock's core with a CyberLock eCylinder to ha...