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Vanderbilt establishes international headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany

This move signals the company’s intent to become the most customer-focused integrated security systems manufacturer in Europe Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, recently announced it has established its international headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany. This move signals the company’s intent to become the most agile and customer-focused integrated security system...

11th Energy Security Summit to address major energy security issues in Middle East region

The summit will create an avenue for global security professionals to discuss latest strategies and technologies to mitigate threats More than $1.6 trillion was invested in 2013 in energy supply, a figure that has more than doubled in real terms since 2000, and a further $130 billion to improve energy efficiency. With constant growth of oil and gas production across the Middle East and African region, approximately $316 billion will be invested per year in the energy infrastru...

Barix to exhibit its latest forward-compatible IPAM302 module at ISE 2015

IPAM302 module ensures that OEMs can freely build a product today and easily replace the module in field moving forward IP audio and control specialist Barix has long had a strong OEM business, with the company’s IPAM module series at the core of tens of thousands of devices deployed worldwide today. At ISE 2015, Barix will exhibit its latest module, the IPAM302, for vendors and systems integrators seeking cost-efficient, openly programmable modules to build their own IP...

SALTO appoints Darren Keating as its Hospitality Sales Manager

Darren will identify new business opportunities for the company’s outstanding range of RFID hospitality solutions SALTO Systems continues to grow its UK sales team with news that Darren Keating has joined as National Account Manager Hospitality. Darren will be responsible for working closely with boutique, luxury and resort hotels in addition to other types of holiday properties and resorts to identify new business opportunities for the company’s outstanding range...

Tavcom forms new Resettlement division

The new division will focus on facilitating the transition of ex-forces personnel into the security sector Tavcom, the leading supplier of security systems training, has formed a new division which will focus on facilitating the transition of ex-forces personnel into the security sector. Many of those leaving the forces have the core transferrable skills and attributes necessary for a post military career within the security sector. Acknowledging that those leaving the forces...

Adams Rite wins USGlass 2014 Readers Choice Award

RITE Touch RT1050D digital door lock won the award in the hardware category USGlass magazine, the magazine of record for architectural glass industry leaders, announced that Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has won a 2014 Readers Choice Award. The winning products were selected through a survey of USGlass readers, who voted for their favourites in a variety of categories. The RITE Touch RT1050D was selected in the hardware category. The RITE Touch RT1050D is a digita...

NEXT Biometrics receives orders within new fingerprint sensor markets

The customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has recently received a number of orders within a range of new high potential fingerprint sensor markets. During January, a total of 6 customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats. The targeted products include payment-, home- and smartphone-related...

Axel Petri announced as keynote speaker for ASIS 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition

Axel Petri, Senior VP Group Security Governance at Deutsche Telekom will discuss about growing crime rate in digital world ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Axel Petri, Senior Vice President Group Security Policy and Public Safety at Deutsche Telekom AG, will give a keynote presentation during the opening plenary on 30 March at the ASIS 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition. The ASIS Europe 20...

Energy Infrastructure Security 2015 Forum to cover security concerns affecting East Africa region

Cooperation with local communities, maritime security, latest technology will be some of the topics covered at the Forum Senior level Security Representatives will gather at the East Africa Energy Infrastructure Security 2015 Forum on 4-5 February to discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector in Africa’s Eastern region. Cooperation with local communities, security of teams and assets, pipeline sabotage prevention, terrorism, maritime security and la...

STANLEY Security eServices 2.0 platform with integrated Feature Request Customer & Feedback Portal launched

STANLEY Security, a leading global provider of advanced integrated security solutions, announces the official launch of its significantly augmented eServices 2.0 platform, now commercially available to STANLEY Security customers. eServices 2.0 was initially released in beta to select STANLEY Security customers earlier this year, and has been continually enhanced based on direct customer feedback to bring the platform to its current state. STANLEY Security responded to over 1,000 logged developme...

ASUSTOR releases 4 new 50T/51T Enterprise NAS devices

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of 4 new NAS devices primarily aimed at prosumers and small to medium business users. These new high capacity tower models consist of the AS5008T, AS5010T, AS5108T and AS5110T. All new models feature flexible hardware expandability, the ability to quickly upgrade the built-in memory to a maximum of 8GB and are equipped with 4 high speed gigabit Ethernet ports which allow business users to conven...

AirLive releases 720IR APPCAM day/night camera series for elderly care

Everyone can agree that families are the most important possession one has. And when one takes on the care of the elderly loved ones it can take a lot of time and energy. Now with the APPCAM family of video cameras from AirLive, the user can have the peace of mind that the elderly family members are safe and secure. With easy remote live viewing, the AirLive APPCAM helps families keep an eye on their loved ones while they are at home, with a nurse or maid, or a nursing home. AirLive APPCAM is an...

VidSys’s founder and chief technology officer James I. Chong named as new chief executive officer

Chong’s focus will be expanding the current VidSys capabilities to meet the growing market demand for its PSIM software VidSys, a leading global provider of enterprise Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announced recently that the Board of Directors has named company Founder and Chief Technology Officer James I. Chong as the new Chief Executive Officer.   “With a unique combination of technology expertise, product strategy, and business...

Tavcom publishes 2015 Prospectus

An online version of the Prospectus, which provides information on classroom and training courses, can be viewed at the Tavcom website Tavcom, the leading supplier of accredited vocational, classroom and ‘e-learning’ online security systems training courses, has published its 2015 Prospectus. An online version of the Prospectus, which provides information on over 70 different classroom, workshop and online training courses, can be viewed at the Tavcom website, whi...

CEM S3040 portable reader for roaming security released

The new S3040 portable reader from CEM Systems is a lightweight and rugged hand-held card reading device for roaming security. It is built around the latest technology standards and offers improved portability and resilience. The S3040 replaces the previous models S3020 and S3030 offering the same great features including image display, mustering, roaming and much more. The main difference is an updated hardware platform. Key features include: Card swipe and visual verification of cardholder...

Raytec expands its VARIO range of illuminators with VARIO Lighthouse Kit

The VARIO Lighthouse Kit (VLK) from Raytec is a new extension to their family of award-winning VARIO illuminators. It provides a fully integrated lighting and camera housing solution as a high performance, all-in-one alternative to cameras with integrated LEDs. VLK combines class-leading VARIO LED illuminators, available in Infra-Red, White-Light or Hybrid, along with the facility for up to two IP or analogue cameras of the user’s choice (not supplied) into one fully integrated, pre-wired...

A10 Networks integrates Thunder Application Delivery controllers with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure fabric

A10 Networks, a technology leader in application networking, recently announced the integration of its Thunder Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabric. Offering dynamic L4-L7 application networking services, this joint solution enables enterprises to amplify their data centre output by automatically provisioning application delivery and security services with a significant increase in both allocation speed and business agility – al...

Digital Monitoring Products names Reece Tarwater as Dealer Development Manager for Texas region

Reece will be responsible for developing new sales and providing ongoing service to DMP authorised dealers Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Reece Tarwater as the Dealer Development Manager in the company’s Texas Region. He will be responsible for developing new sales and providing ongoing service to DMP authorised dealers throughout the state, helping them grow their businesses. “Reece is Texas-born, and brings a strong knowledge of the specific needs o...

Tyco Integrated Security Official Security Provider to STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE under new deal

Other elements of the deal include enhanced hospitality and signage in and around STAPLES Center AEG, owner and operator of many of the nation’s most iconic venues, announced recently the renewal and expansion of the partnership with Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), which will serve as the Official Security Provider to STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE. Under the new deal brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, TycoIS will experience an expanded presence at STAPLES Center, L.A...

Apex Insight report on UK security guarding market forecasts faster growth in 2015

Retail, airports and government security contracts are the main growth segments in the security guarding market Apex Insight’s latest report on the UK security guarding services market finds it is approaching £5bn in size, having grown in recent years despite the hesitant economy. Retail, airports and government security contracts are the main growth segments in the market. The development and rate of growth of the industry is being affected by series of important...

Schneider Electric ranks 9th in 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

On a daily basis, Schneider Electric seeks to prove that economic, environmental and social interests are convergent Schneider Electric announces it ranks 9th in the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ("Global 100") Index. The index has been released by Corporate Knights, the Toronto-based media and investment advisory company, on January 21. Companies ranked in the Global 100 index are the top sustainability performers in their respective industri...

Wavestore enters distribution partnership with NBM Distribution

Under the terms of agreement, NBM will supply Wavestore's hardware based solutions to its customer base throughout EMEA region Wavestore, a leading global supplier of video management software (VMS), has agreed a distribution partnership with NBM Distribution Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, NBM Distribution will supply Wavestore's hardware based solutions to its extensive customer base of installers and systems integrators throughout the EMEA region. NBM Distribution...

Seagate Technology announces certification of its Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and 1200 SSD 12Gb/s SAS drives by VMware

Seagate Technology plc, a world leader in storage solutions, recently announced that its Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and its 1200 SSD 12Gb/s SAS drives have been certified by VMware as interoperable storage tiers for VMware Virtual SAN. An industry first, Seagate 12Gb/s hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) now support Virtual SAN for VMware vSphere®, a new hypervisor-converged storage platform, delivering the benefits of faster, more reliable and cost-effective shared data...

Software House announces certification of its iSTAR Edge and iSTAR Ultra door controllers under FIPS 140-2 program

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the certification of its iSTAR Edge and iSTAR Ultra door controllers under the government’s Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS) 140-2 program, the most stringent standard for cryptographic products. With the certification of iSTAR Edge and iSTAR Ultra, Software House becomes the first company to offer a full lineup...

ASSA ABLOY expands profile in Middle East following successful involvement at Intersec 2015

The most requested ASSA ABLOY products at Intersec were wireless technologies SMARTair™ and Aperio®. SMARTair™ Successful involvement at Intersec 2015 saw ASSA ABLOY further expand its profile in the fast-growing Middle East market. ASSA ABLOY demonstrated key wireless access products and shared its own market research with attendees. Key sales trends for 2015 include the rise of IP-enabled wireless devices, as well as increasing interest in open standards and...

Help for Heroes chosen as The Security Institute Chairman's Charity for 2015

The Charity offers comprehensive support to British servicemen and women who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty The Security Institute is proud to announce that its designated Chairman's Charity for 2015 will be Help for Heroes. The Charity offers comprehensive support to British servicemen and women who have been wounded or injured in the line of duty, a cause that is clearly close to our heart in light of the fact that many of our members have served their coun...

Octavian Security increase global presence by opening South African office

The expansion is expected to create wider global opportunities for Octavian and build relations with Africa’s most prominent businesses Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has kicked off its ambitious 2015 growth plans by launching a new South African office. The move now sees Octavian hold a presence in three continents across the globe. As a growing economy with unique security requirements, South Africa is a key market for Octavian, with the expansio...

Raytec hazardous area lighting products website launched

The website highlights the advantages of adopting LED technology and the features and benefits of each range Raytec is delighted to announce the launch of www.raytecled.com - a website dedicated to their comprehensive range of hazardous area lighting products. Raytec has over 10 years history of designing LED lighting solutions for safety and security critical projects in the most extreme and challenging applications and the new website reflects Raytec’s commitment to br...

British Security Industry Association survey highlights strong Middle East demand for UK security solutions

The survey also sought to discover which vertical markets were leading the way in taking up solutions offered by BSIA Export Council member companies New research carried out on behalf of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council in the lead-up to the recent Intersec 2015 exhibition in Dubai serves to underline the strong demand being seen in the Middle East marketplace for the latest security systems and solutions from UK businesses, despite the backdrop of i...

Axis Communications adds Andrew Martin to northern European senior management team

Andrew Martin joins Axis Communications as a retail business development manager Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video has made a positive start to the New Year with a key appointment to its northern European senior management team.   Andrew Martin, joins Axis as a retail business development manager and will be based in Watford. Following a successful early career with West Yorkshire Police, Andrew has worked in retail  security, loss...