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EMDI will showcase latest solutions in disaster monitoring and relief, and emergency engineering rescue Governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are ramping up efforts to enhance emergency response and disaster prevention services, as the rise in natural disasters in the region outpaces the global average and more sophisticated solutions become available on the market. In the past three decades, natural disasters have affected more than 40 million people...

With the acquisition of Entourage, USA has accomplished a goal of strategic expansion into the European Union U.S. Security Associates (USA), through its wholly owned affiliate, Andrews International LLC, announced the acquisition of Entourage Security Management, one of London’s premier security firms. The globalisation of business is leading more and more clients to seek security solutions outside the U.S. borders and this move establishes a strong foothold for the com...

BSIA was instrumental in development of standard and several VPP section members contributed their expertise The British Security Industry Association’s Vacant Property Protection section has welcomed the publication of British Standard BS 8584: 2015 Vacant Property Protection Services – Code of Practice. The BSIA was instrumental in the development of the standard and several members of its Vacant Property Protection (VPP) Section contributed their expertise throu...

QNAP® Systems Inc. recently announced the release of the latest addition to its Silent NAS series, the more advanced HS-251+ with a quad-core Intel® Celeron® 2.0GHz processor, 2GB DDR3L RAM, and powerful integrated graphics. It is designed as a home NAS for entertainment, and supports a wide range of multimedia applications, HDMI connectivity for local playback, real-time and offline video transcoding, and scalability to accommodate large HD media collections. Housed within a stylish...

The Surveillance segment revenue saw an increase of 5% over the prior year, and the Security segment saw an increase of 22% over Q3 last year FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Revenue was $381.9 million, up 2% compared to third quarter 2014 revenue of $375.4 million. On a constant-currency basis, revenue for the third quarter was up 6% compared to the prior year, as foreign currency exchange fluctuations neg...

SkyTech 2016 is a two-day tradeshow dedicated to advancing the global commercial UAV industry After the success of the first SkyTech event in April of this year, the organisers are delighted to announce the launch of SkyTech 2016, organised in collaboration with SUAS Global, RUSTA and Flightpath Consulting, which will take place on the 27th & 28th January 2016 at the Business Design Centre, London. Advancing global commercial UAV industry SkyTech 2016 is a two-day tr...

Customer engagement solution WhosOn by Parker Software has been chosen by security specialists Pelco by Schneider Electric, as part of a revamp of its communications. Pelco’s ambitious plans for expansion required a solution to efficiently allocate staff for both internal and external customers. This included detailed custom reports, CRM integration with in-house software and support for a minimum of 16 operators. Pelco also needed clear guidance and professional services to get staff up...

Herve comes with nearly 20 years of experience in the security industry Schneider Electric announced recently the appointment of Herve Fages as Managing Director for MultiSight – an innovative VSaaS offering designed for companies with mulitiple facilities (eg. Retail, Banking, etc.). “The opportunity to launch video surveillance as a service is a unique and exciting challenge,” explains Fages. “MultiSight has the look and agility of a highly innov...

The 2015 edition will be the unmissable meeting place for the whole Digital Security industry Created 30 years ago, CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS is recognised as the global event secure solutions industry leader for payment, identification and mobility. The 2015 edition is on the theme of “Unlimited Innovation”. It illustrates perfectly the constant innovation of this industry. The event will run from the 17th - 19th of November, and will welcome 400+ exhibitors...

MRST 2016 will focus on maximising maritime situational awareness capabilities for security of life and territory at sea Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance Technology 2016 will take place in Rome, Italy on the 15th – 16th February 2016. This conference will focus on maximising maritime situational awareness capabilities for security of life and territory at sea. Search and Rescue, Military and Law Enforcement agencies need to be able to monitor their coas...

MorphoTrak, a U.S. subsidiary of Morpho (Safran), announced the launch of Morpho Cloud, a secure and flexible multi-biometric identification-as-a-service solution, at the Florida International Association for Identification (FDIAI) 56th annual Educational Training Conference. The conference took place in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 18 - 22, 2015. Morpho worked with Microsoft Corporation to develop a cloud service for Morpho's flagship Biometric Identification Solution (MorphoBIS). Morpho C...

This half-day meeting will provide an overview of the current use of biometrics as a part of border control The European Association for Biometrics to host an exclusive workshop on “Biometrics for Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society” at SMi Group’s 9th annual Border Security Conference. The highly anticipated workshop on ‘Biometrics For Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society’ will be taking place...

Properties become more vulnerable to opportunistic crime during the winter months As British Summer Time (BST) officially comes to an end this Sunday (25th October) and the nights become longer, the British Security Industry Association reiterates the importance of effective security measures for homeowners and businesses. Securing properties Properties become more vulnerable to opportunistic crime during the winter months according to the Office for National Statistics&rsqu...

Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, helps systems integrators expertly navigate the emerging Internet of Things (loT) with SmartTest™ and SmartShow™ features built into the cloud-hosted offering. According to the latest industry research and projections, 69 percent of homeowners plan to buy an in-home device in the next five years. In addition, Cisco estimates that 50 billion devices and objects will be connected...

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced recently the release of its new Video Management System (VMS) platform: United VMS 7.0, the platform of choice for corporations and organisations from entry-level to enterprise. United VMS 7.0 offers Launched at ASIS 2015, United VMS 7.0 provides global unified network topology, allowing users to connect multiple sites and systems utilising Latitude, Horizon, and Meridian to an aggregated system that can be controlled and monit...

Exar Corporation, a leading supplier of high-performance integrated circuits and system solutions, announces a family of RS-232 (EIA/TIA-232) transceivers designed to operate from 3V to 5.5V supplies. The XR32220, XR32430 and XR32431 include an adjustable low voltage logic interface that simplifies their use in low voltage and multi-voltage systems. Eliminates the need for a level shifter/translator In many applications, RS-232 transceivers interface with UARTs, MCUs and other logic devices op...

OSVH real-time, cloud-based solutions identify location of people and high-value assets from anywhere at any time OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH), specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC East show, the east coast’s largest security show that will bring together the top security professionals in the industry. The ISC East show will take place from November 18th – November 19th 201...

The technical information  will be easily accessible to those creating product specifications Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, announces that it is now a member of RIBA NBS Plus, a library of manufacturers’ technical product information used by over 45,000 architects, building surveyors and other construction industry professionals. It is written in NBS format and linked to specific clauses within the market-leading NBS...

At the event, products from both international and local professional lock manufacturers will be showcased According to the investigation of China Lock Magazine, the importance of Chinese lock industry can’t be ignored now. Chinese lock industry has won 68 billion Yuan in 2014, becoming a large lock producer with the output up to 14 billion Yuan. The rise of the real estate in recent years has made China a big country of locks both in consumption and manufacturing. The...

Willem Schonewille will assist and advise customers to convince them of the extraordinary products and solutions from Siqura Willem Schonewille joins the team of Siqura as Key Account Manager for Benelux, Germany, Switzerland and Austria regions. The new employee has been working in the security industry since 2012 and most recently worked as a business development manager for Mobotix, overseeing the Benelux countries. Task and responsibility His task at Siqura is to increas...

For those who want to “Stay Connected and Take Control” of anything anywhere, including their network and IP devices, VideogeniX has introduced uSwitchPro™. This is an advanced version of its popular uSwitch™ 2 channel IP relay, which comes with a new design and adds user-customisable GPIO inputs and the ability to activate other uSwitch IP relays locally or remotely on any network. Automatically builds a control web page Simple to use, uSwitchPro automatically builds a...

The doorset featured UNION Optimus3 sashlock, Specification Skyline hinges and door handles as well as DC840 concealed door closer ASSA ABLOY UK has tested a timber doorset with a range of ASSA ABLOY hardware to the PAS24 standard. A UNION sashlock from its Optimus3 range was fitted in the timber doorset, offering high performance security, ideal for use in social housing, residential care home and student accommodation. It is also suitable for uniform door preparation in lar...

With successful entry into the SME and LE segment with the recording devices and understanding their requirements in detail, Matrix will launch SATATYA SAMAS, its enterprise-grade centralised management software. SATATYA SAMAS is a fully distributed solution designed for 24*7 video surveillance needs of multi-location, multi-server organisations. It provides features like multi monitor application, sequencing, audio-visual alerts, SMS/Email with snapshots notifications, integration with access c...

Some 2,107 government officials and commercial buyers connected with 75 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions Myanmar Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Maung Maung Thein officiated the opening of the inaugural Myanmar Security Expo. Over the 3 days’ event, some 2,107 government officials, commercial buyers and media convened and connected with 75 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions. Close to 16% of the visitors are government officials and decision makers from priva...

Peter will be invaluable in improving the company's legal and regional representation in the Americas The Executive Committee of BORDERPOL is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Vincent as the BORDERPOL Director Counsellor for International Policy. Thomas Tass, Director General of BORDERPOL said “We are delighted to have Peter on board as he brings a wealth of experience to the organisation and will be invaluable in improving our legal and regional represen...

NXT-ID builds its team of financial services and retail experts to maximise the opportunities for Wocket Smart Wallet NXT-ID, Inc. ("NXT-ID" or the "Company"), a biometric authentication company focused on the growing mobile commerce market and creator of the Wocket® smart wallet announces Mr. Stanley E. Washington, former long- term executive at American Express has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Over 25 years' experience Mr. Washington is recognised as a key...

ISONAS provides Pure IP access control solutions to help improve safety in cities worldwide ISONAS Inc., a leading Pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting at the Secured Cities Conference in Houston, TX. This is the 7th Annual Secured Cities event and this year it will take place on November 10th -12th 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Reliant Park in Houston, TX. During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity...

OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH), specialists in real-time security and safety solutions, recently announced the launch of EmergenZ™ Evacuation, a new product that allows emergency responders and security personnel the ability to account for people during evacuation events by knowing who is left in the building and their location. EmergenZ™ Evacuation allows responders to access real-time location data 24/7 that is never static. Responders can quickly identify and account for eve...

SIP offers physical security installers an excellent partnership opportunity with regular product and market updates Recently, D-Link has announced the launch of its Smart Installers Program (SIP) in the UK and Ireland, offering physical security installers an excellent partnership opportunity with regular product and market updates. The SIP is a dedicated partnership program for installers of physical security who sell to small/medium-sized businesses and homes. Wit...

At the Connected Security Expo, industry professionals will experience physical security from an IT security lens Reed Exhibitions, the world's leading event organiser, recently announced the further expansion of its Reed Global Security platform with the creation of Connected Security Expo @ ISC West sponsored by The Security Industry Association (SIA). The conference led event will debut from the 6th-8th of April 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the la...