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Shaikh will also provide support for ambit, a patented, private, two-way, managed messaging service To meet growing demand in the Middle East for its award-winning integrated security, access control and operations monitoring solutions, US-based global corporation Maxxess has appointed Mr Majid Shaikh to join the company’s regional head office in Dubai. eFusion In his role as professional technical support and pre-sales manager, Mr Shaikh will provide design and techni...

The new certification demonstrates ISD Tech’s increasing footprint within the corporate enterprise sector ISD Tech announced that is has been accepted onto the Tyco Security Products Software House Dealer Certification Programme. C·Cure 9000 As one of the security industry’s most rigorous technical certifications, the programme is designed to ensure that only the most highly trained security integrators install and support Software House solutions. By bein...

The fourth edition of IFSEC SEA incorporates OSH, NEBOSH, the new conference International Workplace and a New Technology Showcase IFSEC Southeast Asia is set to provide more insights on Occupational, Safety and Health for the region’s industry players. The region’s leading security, fire and safety event will take place in four months, 7–9 September 2016, at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. The fourth edition will host various semin...

USPTO issued a 47-page written decision siding with MOBOTIX CORP Following a request from MOBOTIX CORP to review the validity of U.S. Patent No. 6,975,220, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) ruled that the main claims of the patent are invalid and will be cancelled. Back in 2013, the digital video surveillance patent had been asserted in lawsuits filed by Texas-based ComCam International Inc. against MOBOTIX CORP and several other companies. Inter partes reviews...

Ms. Dougan was named 2012 Woman of the Year in the manufacturer category by the Women’s Security Council Arecont Vision has announced the retirement of Carole Dougan as Vice President of North American Sales. “Carole joined Arecont Vision six years ago as our Vice President of Strategic Accounts for the Americas. She did an excellent job building our business with our top distributors and systems integrators based in the USA,” said Scott Schafer, Executive V...

Event brings end users, integrators and technology partners together to discuss the surveillance and security needs of educational institutions Oncam, a provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced that it will partner with Pivot3, a innovator in the development of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, to host the second in its series of education security symposiums aimed at creating a dialogue about the risks that t...

The ICS event will be the only opportunity for students to take the SEC562:CyberCity Hands-on Kinetic Cyber Range Exercise SANS Institute will be running a dedicated Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security summit and training event including the innovative SANS SEC562: CyberCity Hands-on Kinetic Cyber Range Exercise in London this September. Cybersecurity ICS London 2016 runs from 19th to 25th of September and kicks off with the ICS summit including presentations offering...

TDSi enjoyed a 21% increase in new visitors and a 38% increase in export markets visitors at IFSEC 2016 Integrated security manufacturer TDSi enjoyed a 21% increase (compared to 2015) in new visitors at the recent IFSEC International 2016 event at the ExCeL London, which the company partially attributes to the unveiling of its new GARDiS online security solution. Increase in visitors Reflecting upon the success of the event, TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commen...

The mobile app utilises the worldwide GSM mobile network to send and receive text messages which act as instructions to redeployable CCTV systems Addressing the requirement for mobile CCTV to be as flexible as possible with the least hassle, the remote power control innovation from Revader Security enables users to power redeployable security systems on and off from a mobile phone, anywhere in the world. Greater flexibility The mobile app, available to download from the Appl...

The GSM PRO intercoms provides greater security and freedom at the same time Videx has launched a new GSM door entry system that uses mobile technology to communicate and operate doors, automatic gates, car parks and remote site applications. The GSM PRO intercoms are available in kit form or as part of the popular 4000 Series modular door entry system for single call button applications up to 50 apartments all with the facility to divert to three additional numbers if the fi...

The Video Management Centre VMC-2 stands out due to its ergonomic and intelligent design. It is made up of a touch screen, a joystick and a jog-shuttle. The individual components are modular and flexible, i.e. they are freely positionable and thus ideally suited for both left- and right-handed operators. Moreover, it is possible to use the components independently as stand-alone devices. The VMC-2 is compatible with SeMSy® III video management systems and is DIN EN 50130-4 compliant. VMC J...

Heatmap camera is able to provide accurate information about customer in-store behaviour and people counting camera offers retailers the opportunity to measure store efficiency between footfall The technology partnership established between Hanwha Techwin Europe and Facit has led to the launch of new Wisenet Heatmap and People Counting cameras. Each camera is supplied with a pre-loaded Facit Application that can be put to work straight out of the box. Wisenet Heatmap camera...

Guardian24’s app gives users the ability to raise the alarm in the event of an emergency Guardian24 – the UK and Ireland’s lone worker protection provider have been entrusted to protect Gateway Family Services’ outreach staff via Smartphone apps. Health and well-being services As a Community Interest Company, Gateway Family Services works with the NHS and Local Authorities to provide health and well-being services to communities in Birmingham and the...

The Brentford Plugfest drew 56 technical expert attendees from 27 companies around the world ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 14th Developers’ Plugfest June 1st-3rd in Brentford, West London, at the Holiday Inn London – Brentford Lock. With multiple testings of ONVIF conformant products, the Developers’ Plugfest included interoperability testing for all six ONVIF profiles, including Profile...

Broadcast Wireless Systems takes 100 percent responsibility for design and integration as well as round-the-clock service and support Broadcast Wireless Systems, which offers objective technical expertise on specialist broadcast RF requirements, will unveil its plans for a new H.265/4K video codec platform at IBC 2016. Broadcast Wireless Systems Commercial Director Stuart Brown said, “Wireless camera operators face a double-squeeze. The demand for 2K and 4K content is i...

The BSIA’s constitution dictates that committee member elections are held on an annual basis via secret ballot Send For Help Group has been re-elected its two committee memberships of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Lone Workers Section; one for each of its subsidiary companies. Will Murray, Marketing Director, has been re-elected as representative for Guardian24, and Ben Hawkins, Incident Management Centre Manager, has been re-elected to represe...

The Contactless Testing API offers a wide range of analogue parameters that are adjustable such as the waveform, load modulation amplitude, frequency, and bitrate Comprion has developed a new testing API, a programming interface that allows developers to write their own test cases in the contactless environment. As the API offers the opportunity to implement user-defined scenarios in a lab environment, it is of high value for everyone involved in the development of contactles...

Public Safety solutions in strong demand amidst heightened terror threat UK-based security firm Digital Barriers has announced an exponential 113% increase in its international revenues which have doubled to £15.1m from £7.1m in 2015, accounting for 83% of its total revenues. Revenue growth was driven by a strong performance from Digital Barrier's Solutions division, which grew organically by 53%. State-of-the-art counter terror technology security solutions...

The Annual Luncheon enables members from the industry to come together to celebrate the industry’s achievements of the past year The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is looking forward to recognising the industry’s finest talent at its upcoming Annual Luncheon, scheduled to take place on Tuesday 12th July 2016 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. The Annual Luncheon is the Association’s flagship event, enabling members and colleagues from across th...

The declining prices are contributing to more rapid adoption of multi-criteria detectors The introduction of multi-criteria detectors has given purchasers increased flexibility and functionality in their fire detection systems. According to the latest IHS Fire Detection & Suppression Report, the global multi-criteria detectors market was worth $264.8 million in 2015. The market is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6 percent between 2015 to 2020....

Lenel certification allows all types of physical identities to be provisioned into the OnGuard system Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, has received additional factory certifications from Lenel, the company announced recently. Now, Quantum Secure’s SAFE version 4.9 is certified by Lenel for use on OnGuard 7.1 (version 7.1.481) and OnGuard 7.2 (version 7.2.269). Quantum Secure is a participant in Lenel’s OpenAccess Alliance Programme. “Quantum Secure has s...

Kipod SMS has instant video content search across big data from any web browser and mobile device Kipod cloud video analytics platform was developed as potential system for smart city concept, as it provides surveillance on the country level and works as a united system, connecting 100,000 users to 400,000 cameras. Carrier class features What differentiates Kipod SMS from the majority of video management systems is a number of important features, such as: instant video co...

Opengear successfully achieved Cisco compatibility certification with Cisco 2900 Series Routers Opengear, a provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, recently announced that its Resilience Gateway has successfully achieved Cisco compatibility certification with Integrated Services Routers - Cisco 2900 Series Routers. The Internet of Everything...

The Connect ONE “All in One” Package is a robust, cloud-hosted offering that includes eight doors of access control using ScanPass Mobile Credentials The Connect ONE® Commercial All in One Package is completely turnkey out of the box with access control, intrusion, HVAC and lighting control, temperature monitoring and video verification. It’s easy to make more money, add customers and gain additional recurring monthly revenue with the Connect ONE All in O...

IP-enabled panels will make up 58.2 percent of the market The adoption of panels and other IP-based equipment in the Asia Pacific market has ramped up significantly in 2015, and growth is expected to accelerate from 2016 through 2020. In fact revenue from IP-enabled panels will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8 percent from 2015 to 2020. The total market for access-control panels is expected to reach $499.3 million in 2020, and IP-enabled panels will make up...

Constellation for Incident Management pulls out the highest priority threat signals and presents them in an easily-digestible format Haystax Technology, a provider of advanced security analytics and risk-management solutions, announced recently it has released an updated version of its Constellation for Incident Management platform. The core Constellation system is already used by numerous state and local agencies and private enterprises nationwide, and the update delivers add...

The agreement with Vidsys significantly expands S1's innovation strategy and brand Vidsys, a global provider of enterprise Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) software, has announced that it has signed a Strategic Collaboration and Distribution Agreement with S-1 Corporation (“S1”), a provider of security systems and integration. S1, an affiliate of Samsung Group, is launching its new Security Innovation Center (SIC) at its Headquarters building...

SDS' customised security programme allows companies to utilise part-time security managers Strategic Design Services (SDS), an independent security consulting firm specialising in operational and physical security, has announced the launch of a new security service, the Virtual Security Manager programme that offers a cost-effective way to add additional security management staff without spending a fortune on employee salaries.   Part-time security managers This u...

Customers can experience broader IOM Tablet capabilities that can improve access control security increase operational efficiencies SRI Identity™, an SRI International line of business, and Galaxy Control Systems announce that the SRI IOM Access Control Tablet now supports integration with System Galaxy Access Control software. The SRIIOM Access Control Tablet will also now be available through the System Galaxy network of dealers. The integrated capabilities of the IOM...

Users of Genetec Security Center will be able to automatically view live video and audio captured on an Edesix VideoBadge BWC Edesix, provider of body worn camera (BWC) solutions, has announced its relationship agreement with Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions at IFSEC 2016. The integration relationship will enable Edesix BWCs, and associated VideoManager software, to integrate seamlessly with Genetec™ Security Center, whi...