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Theia to demonstrate its new 5 megapixel SL183 lens for IQinVision megapixel cameras at ISC West

 IQinVision to use Theia's new 5 megapixel SL183 lens with their Sentinel and 700 series megapixel camerasIQinVision, maker of high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, will offer Theia Technologies' new 5 megapixel SL183 lens for use with their Sentinel and 700 series megapixel cameras. The new 1.8 - 3mm focal range lens adds a wider field of view option to the lens selection previously offered with those cameras. According to Don Ashley, Product Manager at IQinVision, "The ultra wide...

Convergence India 2011 proves to be a breeding ground for the upcoming technologies

  The 19th Convergence India 2011 Expo was organised by Exhibitions India Group The 19th Convergence India 2011 Expo organised by the Exhibitions India Group, was held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, buzzing with business-to-business interactions. In addition to Telecom and Broadcasting, the exhibition floor had strong presence from the Broadband and LTE companies. The focus of the industry towards the two technologies clearly indicates the emerging trends and the growth path for the ICT...

Pyronix adds the latest generation Deltabell® X to its popular Deltabell® range

Pyronix is proud to announce the launch of the exciting latest generation to their popular Deltabell® Range.Our new generation introduces the Deltabell® X, which has the same great features as the existing Deltabell® E plus an enhanced twin piezo sounder; and the Deltabell® X Lightbox which provides superior illumination to the front of the Deltabell®X. We have developed these products following customer research and feedback.The Deltabell® X LightboxMore Light- Inspired...

Full 1080p HD WiseNet2 DSP chipset network camera range launched by Samsung

The three cameras in the range, the SNB-7000 camera, the SND-7080(F) internal dome (with flush-mount option) and the SNV-7080 weatherproof vandal resistant dome, all incorporate Samsung Techwin's WiseNet2 DSP chipset which has been specifically designed to provide users with maximum benefit from the latest megapixel and high definition technology and includes Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) operation for use in challenging lighting conditions.Capable of displaying multiple resolutions from CIF (352 x 2...

ITEC 2011 to become a major platform for safety and security centric discussions for military experts

 ITEC 2011 will be held between 10 - 12 May, 2011 in Cologne, Germany Senior military experts from Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States will be giving their perspectives on the contemporary training scene at the opening session of ITEC, Europe's premier conference and exhibition for military training, education and simulation technology and services. The event takes place at Koelnmesse, Cologne from 10-12 May 2011.Known as the Senior Officers Panel, this conference session has...

Barix and Singlewire align for InformaCast Public Address Solution

 Barix Exstreamer P5 - The IP Speaker without the speaker As ISC West approaches, Barix announces that it's Audio over IP devices and contact closure interfaces are now qualified for integration into Singlewire InformaCast® solutions for professional security applications.InformaCast is a mass notification platform that allows users to simultaneously send audio streams and text messages to multiple IP phones, IP speaker end points, computer desktops and overhead paging systems. Systems...

Security Industry Authority removed from public bodies bill in an agreement reached by House of Lords

 The International Professional Security Association is UK's longest established trade body for security industry  The House of Lords agreement finally reached to remove the Security Industry Authority (SIA) from the Public Bodies Bill. This does not change the overall situation whereby the SIA will be replaced with a "new regulatory regime", however it does mean that the path will be clearer with a single piece of legislation both abolishing the current authority and detaili...

Latest advancements in solutions for the delivery of secure identity showcased at ISC West 2011 by HID Global

At ISC West HID will preview its next-generation access control technology, developments in its federal identity initiative and new green products as well as host strategy briefingHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase its new developments in its federal identity compliance initiative and preview its next-generation access control technology platform that revolutionises the implementation of high security readers and credentials at...

Abloy introduces a high security key cylinder system for industrial locking environments

Abloy has become the first security specialist to launch a high security key cylinder designed to meet the needs of industrial locking environments.Abloy UK has launched a high security key cylinder system specifically targeted at the high security retail, OEM applications and museum display case markets.Designed for use in camlocks and furniture locks, Sentry incorporates a wide range of high security padlocks for use in demanding industrial environments.The new Abloy Sentry cylinder system als...

New wide dynamic mini dome camera launched by LILIN

The CMD-076X4.2P Mini Dome has been designed to provide unprecedented image quality in virtually any lighting or environmental conditions, including brightly illuminated and low-light areas. Delivering high performance 600TVL super high resolution in a discreet package, its compact design makes it perfect for unobtrusive surveillance in indoor locations.By featuring wide dynamic technology, the camera captures highlights and shadows simultaneously, delivering natural colour and eliminating smear...

FLIR Systems launches ‘Scout’ portable thermal imaging camera

For the first time, thermal imaging is no longer a privilege reserved for Naval warships or Police helicopters. In the Scout TS Series, FLIR puts this technology into the hands of the law-enforcement and security professional for the first time.The FLIR Scout is a rugged handheld thermal imaging camera. It gives law enforcement officers, security patrols and any other person that needs to see at night without being seen himself, the information needed to make critical decisions, enhance mission...

IPSA survey confirms that security buyers want industry regulation

 An IPSA survey confirmed that majority of security buyers are in favour of continuous regulation in security industryOn the same day that the SIA announced government agreement on the framework for future regulation of the security industry, buyers of security services made clear their desire for continued regulation. In a survey conducted by the International Professional Security Association (IPSA), over 220 buyers of security services responded to a series of questions about the future...

False alarms to be kept at bay by the joint effort of Optex and EMCS

 EMCS and Optex are striving jointly to reduce false fire alarms across several sites which will upgrade securityOptex Europe, the leading detector business, and EMCS, the independent alarm receiving centre (ARC), have been working alongside each other to dramatically drive down the false alarms blighting the security of several sites. EMCS' CCTV Manager, Mark Hewerdine, was looking for an effective solution for the installer, Panther Security, and end user to overcome increasingly high vol...

Cassidian enhances its security electronics business by acquiring majority shareholding in Grintek Ewation

 Grintek Ewation's location in Pretoria, South Africa which deals with electronic communications in security sector  Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, boosts its global security electronics business by entering into an agreement to acquire the majority shareholding in South African Electronic Warfare specialist company, Grintek Ewation (GEW), Pretoria.Cassidian will increase its 45 per cent share in GEW to 87.4 per cent by acquiring the 42.4 per cent share of SAAB S...

Gus Dosanjh promoted as Technical Services Director UK at SALTO Systems

 Gus Dosanjh, UK Technical Services Director, SALTO Systems SALTO Systems has promoted Gus Dosanjh to the position of UK Technical Services Director. Previously UK Technical Sales Manager, Gus's new role will be to build and strengthen SALTO's technical support department, grow its team of technical support engineers and liaise with specifiers, customers and end users during the design, planning and commissioning phase of access control projects.Ramesh Gurdev, Managing Director SALTO System...

Steve Ross appointed as the new Managing Director of Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd.

 Steve Ross, MD Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd. is set for his new challenging role Steve Ross has been with Mul-T-Lock for 17 years, during which he has held a number of senior roles in both sales and product management. He will now assume responsibility for the next stage of Mul-T-Lock's development, including furthering the end user marketing activity and sales initiatives.Commenting on his new appointment, Steve Ross said: "I am excited to have been invited to undertake such a challen...

Octavian to provide complete security at the mega event 'Luxury Motor Show' in Nottinghamshire

 Octavian would be making the security arrangements at the venue and for spectators for the Luxury Motor Show The market leading Octavian Security has won the contract to be the sole provider of security at this year's Luxury Motor Show in Nottinghamshire.A team of officers will be at the event on Sunday 22 May at Goosedale Conference and Banqueting in Papplewick, 15 minutes from Nottingham city centre. They will be tasked with ensuring the safety of the thousands of visitors expe...

LaserCard receives a large order for optical security media cards

 Optical security media cards worth $8.6 million dollars would be provided by LaserCard Corporation LaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of secure ID solutions, announced receipt of an order for approximately $8.6 million for optical security media cards to be issued under the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card") programme. Delivery is scheduled for completion in August, 2011."The U.S. Green Card has set new standards in security...

ADT becomes the title sponsor of Edinburgh Half Marathon 2011

 ADT sponsored half marathon will raise funds for local and national charitiesADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic, fire and security solutions, has announced it has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Edinburgh Half Marathon. As title sponsor, the race will be branded the ADT Edinburgh Half Marathon and will take place on Sunday 10th April 2011. The race attracts between 4,000 and 5,000 runners from across the United Kingdom ranging from professional athletes to those just star...

Kiwi Semiconductor Ltd. and PCT join hands on distribution agreement for Taiwan, Hong Kong and China

 Kiwi has signed an agreement with PCT to distribute its LensMate and LEDMATE solutions for Taiwan and ChinaKiwi Semiconductor Ltd. a developer of analogue semiconductor solutions and Professional Computer Technology, Ltd. ("PCT"), a distributor that specialises in the distribution of software, chips, modules and other semiconductor parts, jointly announced that Kiwi Semiconductor has signed a distribution agreement with PCT to distribute it's LensMate and LEDMate solutions f...

Counter Terror Expo 2011 to focus on surveillance solutions from Wavestore

 Wavestore's dewarping software allows 360 degree cameras to be integrated into an existing system "In conjunction with our sister company, H.264 Ltd, we are looking forward to demonstrating to representatives from the security services, law enforcement and military how the latest technology can provide them with invaluable assistance in keeping one step ahead of those who are intent on committing acts of terror," said Chris Williams, Director of Marketing and Business Develo...

Voice Biometrics Conference in Amsterdam to focus on the emerging security solutions based on voice authentication

 Voice Biometrics Conference will be held from 23 March to 24 March in Amsterdam Voice Biometrics Conference Amsterdam Starts Next Week (March 23rd and 24th) Implementation of voice biometric based authentication has already made significant inroads in Europe, the Middle East and Pacific Rim. At the Voice Biometrics Conference-Amsterdam executives from the companies that have integrated speaker identification and verification into communications links with their customers will be on st...

New security strategy for 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games praised by BSIA

 David Evans, BSIA Project Director for 2012 favours the revised Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's publication of a revised Safety and Security Strategy for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Revised following the publication of the National Security Strategy in October 2010, the Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy sets out the key aims and objectives for Police, governm...

Complete IP paging and public address systems from Barix to be showcased at ISC West 2011

 Barix AG will showcase Exstreamer P5 at the ISC West 2011 to be held in Las Vegas from April 6th to 8th 2011 Barix AG comes to ISC West 2011 (April 6-8, Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, Booth 7131) with an emphasis on delivering complete IP paging and public address systems for professional security applications. The IP audio and control pioneer, having recently announced technical alliances with industry-leading vendors including Milestone Systems, Sureview International and...

Security Industry Association to host SEIWG workshop at ISC West 2011

 Workshop is scheduled on Wednesday, April 6, in room 505 of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Las VegasThe Department of Defense force protection community continues to rely heavily on using commercial, off-the-shelf products alongside their own in-house products and specifications. To promote synergy between the physical security industry and one of its largest end-user bases, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will host a Security Equipment Integration Working Group (SEIWG) wo...

“Securing your World” song triggers G4S Security Solution’s charitable efforts globally

 "Securing Your World" song has become a hit with G4S employees sung by artist Jon Christopher Davis   When the marketing team at G4S Secure Solutions (USA) enlisted the services of two Texan songwriters to write a song, the team never envisioned the reaction it would receive from company employees around the world. Best known for professional, integrated manned security services and technology solutions rather than music publishing, G4S is turning a corporate marketing...

Gallagher Group's security conference for channel partners receives a record number of registrations

 Organisers received a record number of registrations from twenty-two countries for the security conference by GallagherOver two hundred channel partners from around the globe will attend the Gallagher Group's security conference in Hamilton, New Zealand, prompting the need to move off-site to a larger venue.Titled "A Break with Convention", the four day security conference for channel partners is the fifth hosted by Gallagher Security in New Zealand and General Manager, Curtis Ed...

BAPCO 2011 to showcase lower cost incident management and emergency planning

 The Annual BAPCO 2011 Conference and Exhibition will take the centre stage on 13th - 14th April 2011Arguably, the range and scale of present threats to business continuity and public safety has never been greater on the domestic and international level. At the more extreme level, the last few months alone have seen a range of extraordinary situations, with both national and global impact, from the rescue of the Chilean miners to the appalling devastation caused by the terrorist b...

Iraqi Homeland & Border Control Conference to be presented by Iraqi Air Force Commander

 General Anwer Ahmed, Iraqi Air Force Commander, Ministry of Defense New-Fields Exhibitions, organisers of the Iraqi Homeland & Border Control Conference (IHBCC), announced that General Anwer Ahmed, has confirmed to speak at the two-day conference and participate on the one-to-one meetings with the IHBCC delegates on April 7-8, 2011 in Washington DC.In addition to featuring speakers from Iraqi Air Force, Iraqi Ministry of Defense, Highlight of the conference will be a senior Iraqi deleg...

Mark Simmons appointed as the new Sales Director of Mayflex

 Mark Simmons will head the UK sales operations for Mayflex Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and security solutions distributor, has appointed Mark Simmons to head up the UK sales operations in the position of Sales Director.Mark joins Mayflex from Redstone, previously Comunica, where he most recently held the position of Associate Sales Director for the Converged Solutions business. Mark was instrumental in taking the company from their cabling routes to offer an extensive p...