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Secure Cities 2014 to provide platform for brainstorming on the latest city security issues

SWI’s Secure Cities provides platform for brainstorming on latest issues of city security as part of internal and national security of India Security Watch India’s flagship event ‘Secure Cities’ would hold this year’s program on 10th and 11th of September, 2014 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi. Over the last few years, SWI’s ‘Secure Cities’ event has strived to provide the ideal platform for bringing in academia, industry and the...

Pro-Vision to supply Redvision’s 40x RVX-Series CCTV Domes

The product is supplied ready to install as a dome but easily converts into a ball PTZ camera by removing the top cover Pro-Vision Distribution, the UK distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers Redvision’s new 40x optical zoom domes. Simon Davies, Internal Sales Manager for Pro-Vision told us, “The new RVX40 has enhanced low-light performance and improved resolution whilst retaining the popular...

The Shield Group appoints former Greater Manchester Police officer Stuart Pizzey as Police Liaison & Commercial Risk Advisor

Stuart will be developing relationships with businesses across Greater Manchester and the North-west Stuart Pizzey, MBE, has been appointed Police Liaison & Commercial Risk Advisor at The Shield Group, the UK’s largest independent Total Security Solutions (TSS) provider. Mr Pizzey, will be joining The Shield Group to develop relationships with businesses across Greater Manchester and throughout the North-west, advising on business risk and solutions. Mr Pizzey, 52,...

Regent Samsic appoints Richard Webster as Commercial Manager

Richard brings to Regent comprehensive expertise within the security sector Regent Samsic fields a range of services including manned guarding, systems, mobile patrols, key holding and event officers. Richard Webster, appointed as Commercial Manager - Security, brings to the company a comprehensive expertise within the security sector attained at a senior sales level with other service providers including United Guarding, Corps Security, and Chubb, developing business across...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) to host networking event for UK’s Information Destruction sector

The seminar aims to bring together key players from across the industry as well as suppliers and stakeholders As the trade body representing the UK’s Information Destruction sector, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is holding a seminar and charity networking event, which aims to bring together key players from across the industry as well as suppliers and stakeholders. Planned to take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, located in Birmingham’s upmarket...

Honeywell joins National Grid Integrated Security Solutions (ISS) framework

The framework will be used to design, supply, install and commission integrated security solutions Honeywell announced recently that it has been selected to join the National Grid Integrated Security Solutions (ISS) framework. The framework will be used to design, supply, install and commission integrated security solutions for the UK’s utilities infrastructure, which includes various Transmission and Distribution assets across the country. Honeywell uses a threat-based...

RIVA releases RC3402HD-6311IR and RC6702HD-6311 compact cameras

RIVA extends its product line and offers now two new compact cameras with remote focus and zoom control. Thus, both new cameras can be installed and re-adjusted quickly and easily with a few simple mouse clicks. The new compact dome camera RC3402HD-6311IR is an enhancement of the RC3402HD-6211IR. Both dome cameras are especially suited for indoor usage. Compared to the previous model, which achieves an illumination distance of up to 15 meters with 10 integrated high power LEDs, the new RIVA®...

Key Note reports continuous market growth of CCTV usage from 2012 to 2013

According to Key Note, the UK closed-circuit television (CCTV) market grew in value by 3.1% in 2012 and 5.8% in 2013 According to Closed Circuit Television, a new Market Update from business intelligence provider Key Note, the UK closed-circuit television (CCTV) market grew in value by 3.1% in 2012 and 5.8% in 2013. Key Note anticipates growth was driven by economic recovery and increased business confidence which has been fuelling demand for updated equipment and parts. New...

Anixter announces definitive agreement to acquire Tri-Ed for $420 million

The combination brings Anixter’s expertise in IP video surveillance to Tri-Ed’s customers Anixter International Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tri-Ed, a leading independent distributor of security and low-voltage technology products from Audax Group (“Audax”) for a purchase price of $420 million. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in the first full year of operation, exclusive of t...

Quattro Telematics joins Skyguard Business Associate Programme

Skyguard’s MySOS device is the smallest and lightest GPS alarm in Europe Skyguard – Europe’s premier personal safety service, are pleased to announce that Quattro Telematics are the latest organisation to join their Business Associate Programme. With offices based in the UK, Ireland and Switzerland, Quattro Telematics are a leading European provider of vehicle tracking and workforce management solutions. The partnership allows Quattro Telematics to distribut...

Winsted to exhibit EnVision Command Console at Security Essen 2014

Winsted’s EnVision Console is available with a one, two or three tier slat wall Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted Europe & Middle East is returning to Security Essen, exhibiting its radical EnVision Command Console. Visitors can see EnVision’s range of operational benefits first-hand on Winsted’s stand no. 502A, hall 3 during the four-day event. EnVision has been described as Winsted’s next-generation console, built for today&rsq...

UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY, extends StrongBOLT® range

UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions, is improving ease of installation across a wider range of jobs through its new extended StrongBOLT® range. Known for its superior strength and exceeding the requirements of BS3621:2007, the StrongBOLT® British Standard 5 lever mortice lock fulfils the security needs of home insurance policies. However, installers can now benefit from an extended StrongBOLT® range, allowing them to save time, without compromising on quality. UNION&rsquo...

ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks offer various integration options to access control providers

Aperio® ensures that customers have a choice in selecting the best solution for their wireless access control needs With Aperio® battery-powered locks, a full range of integration options comes as standard. Access control manufactures choosing to integrate with Aperio® can pick between multiple online and offline possibilities. Recent data published by IMS Research suggests that sales of electronic locks will increase by more than 10% between 2010 and 2016. &ldqu...

COP Security releases "Nexus" range of IP cameras and NVRs

Complimenting their popular range of analogue and HD-SDI CCTV products, professional trade only CCTV security products distributor COP Security, has announced the release of ‘Nexus’, a brand new range of IP cameras and NVRs. Reinforcing COP’s position as one of the UK and Europe’s leading CCTV distributors, the Nexus IP camera and NVR range offers products suitable for easy installation by those familiar with IP and those new to the technology. Offering Power over Ether...

ASSA’s CLIQ Remote with vandal-resistant Wall PD now available

ASSA’s CLIQ™ Remote is now available with a new vandal-resistant Wall PD unit to allow users to update their access rights without visiting their administrator. CLIQ™ Remote is a solution designed for larger masterkey suites, remote sites and companies with a geographical spread of operations. Providing users with remote access to a building, regardless of location, through a secure web connection. The Vandal-resistant Wall PD unit enables key holders to simply insert their k...

ASSA ABLOY to showcase latest innovations and solutions at Healthcare Estates exhibition in Manchester, UK

Among the products being showcased will be ASSA‘s SMARTair™ and CLIQ™ remote door opening solutions Exhibiting at the UK’s largest trade show for the healthcare sector, ASSA ABLOY will be exhibiting for the first time as its newly formed UK Specification unit, showcasing its latest innovations and solutions at the Healthcare Estates exhibition. Attending for the third time, the ASSA ABLOY UK Specification business will demonstrate how its products can...

Verint Systems announce Channel Partners of the Year 2014 during Public Safety Partner Summit in Chicago

The 2014 "Partner of the Year" was awarded to Sound Communications Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced its 2014 Channel Partners of the Year during its annual Public Safety Partner Summit held in Chicago, Illinois in May. The awards honour partners that show exemplary performance in project wins, customer service and technical innovation. Partner of the Year for Mid-Market Enterprise Intelligence The 2014 “Partner of the Year” was awarded to Sound Commun...

Security Products from Siemens to exhibit its latest solutions at Security Essen 2014

Taking centre stage will be Siemens’ Aliro access control, Vectis iX IP-based video recording solutions and SPC intruder alarm range Security Products from Siemens has announced that it will be exhibiting at Security Essen 2014, which takes place between 23rd-26th September at Messe Essen, Norbertstraße, Germany. Security Products from Siemens will be situated in the Mailand suite, in the congress Centre. Taking centre stage will be three of the latest additions t...

TDSi announces new UK head Office and French Office appointments

TDSi has enhanced its export support with the appointment of Jody Hayter to Customer Care Advisor To meet fresh growth and increased business, integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has expanded its UK Head Office team with the addition of new Office Manager, Kathryn Sutcliffe as well as its French Office, with Samia Dali joining the company as Assistante Technico-Commerciale. TDSi has further enhanced its export support with the appointment of Jody Hayter to a dedica...

Risco Group introduces ShockTec Plus Grade 3 digital shock detector to ShockTec range

Global integrated security solutions provider, Risco Group, has introduced a new Grade 3 digital shock detector, ShockTec Plus to their popular ShockTec range. Well known for providing exceptional false alarm immunity, the ShockTec range uses two separate channels of simultaneous digital sampling of the shock signal, with each channel amplified at different gain levels. This technology provides a wide dynamic range of the sampled signal, enabling extremely precise signal measurement and analysi...

Top candidates finalised for Security Essen's Security Innovation Award 2014

14 companies out of the 95 applications will go into the final round for the "Oscar of Security Technology" An initial preliminary decision about the Innovation Award at the world's premier fair has been taken two months before Security Essen 2014. The expert jury for the Security Innovation Award chose the top candidates from 95 applications. 14 companies will now go into the final round for the "Oscar of Security Technology". Every two years, Messe Essen distinguishes pionee...

Future Cities Asia 2014 to focus on urban infrastructure transformation

Future Cities Asia will bring together over 200 senior level executives Future Cities Asia, Asia's premier smart cities event will examine how harnessing technology can transform urban infrastructure. It is an initiative that will explore topics such as Smart Governance and Funding, Smart Energy, Smart Buildings, Smart Mobility, Smart Technology, Smart Infrastructure, Smart Healthcare, Smart Citizen and Smart Resilience for future cities. Future Cities Asia is taking place on...

Samsung Techwin America’s latest Heat Map analytic solution enhances retail operations

Samsung Techwin America has released a new retail analytic solution with a Heat Map feature that analyses movement in a scene to provide a graphical representation of the areas where the most activity occurred.  The SSM-VA10 is currently supported by Samsung’s SRN-4000 64-Channel Network Video Recorder and will soon be released as an analytics add-on for the Samsung Security Manager (SSM) Network Total Management software, which is available license-free for systems with 16 or fewer c...

Quantum Secure increases accessibility of its PIAM solution by launching SAFE for Secure Cloud

Quantum Secure announces the launch of SAFE for Secure Cloud, broadly increasing the accessibility of their premium physical identity and access management (PIAM) solution. As an alternative to on-premise deployment, SAFE for Secure Cloud leverages Quantum Secure’s sophisticated software which is presently in use at over 100 high profile private and public sites globally. The new cloud offering provides SMB users with a highly sophisticated and cost-effective PIAM solution that can increas...

SilverNet ACCESS 240 Dual AP provides police with secure connection to town centre video surveillance

The latest addition to the SilverNet wireless network range is designed to add significant value to a town centre’s video surveillance system by providing police with immediate access to video of any suspicious activity or of a developing incident. SilverNet’s ACCESS 240 Dual AP provides authorised users a secure local connection in order to view live or recorded video captured by a town centre’s security cameras. It offers police who may be ‘on the beat’ or in a p...

Matrix Comsec holds sixth annual partners Growth Summit in Goa, India

The Growth Summit was a three day event where Matrix integrators were awarded for their sales performance Matrix Comsec, recently concluded its sixth annual partners Growth Summit at Goa. It was a three day event where Top performing Matrix system integrators were acknowledged and awarded for their outstanding sales performance for the year 2013-14. Around 140 Matrix partners from Gujarat and Maharashtra along with 25 partners from the international counties attended the summi...

British Security Industry Association Chairman Pauline Norstrom outlines goals for next two years

Pauline cites economic recovery and international demand for UK products and services as key drivers of industry growth Newly-elected Chairman of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), Pauline Norstrom, has marked her appointment with a focus on raising stakeholders’ awareness of the value of quality and innovation over price. In her inaugural address to BSIA members and industry stakeholders, delivered at the Association’s Annual Luncheon earlier this...

Prepared Response welcomes Tobey Bryant to its Board of Directors

Tobey has been a Managing Partner with Pioneer Venture Partners since 1998 Tobey Bryant, Managing Partner of Kirkland, WA based Pioneer Ventures, has joined the Board of Directors for Prepared Response, Inc., the nation’s leading innovator of emergency preparedness and crisis management solutions. “Tobey is an excellent addition to the board being a passionate supporter of education and campus safety,” said Prepared Response CEO Jim Finnell. “She is a...

S2 Security expands channel partner programs to drive growth and profitability for integrators

In support of its channel partner programs, S2 Security has appointed Sarah as Senior Director of Marketing S2 Security, the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, recently announced the expansion of its channel partner programs. These programs will drive growth and profitability for S2 integrators. They will also enable integrators to simplify the sales process, deliver more value to their customers and differentiate their service offerings. In support of t...

CSL DualCom continues European expansion with appointment of Ingo van Driel

Ingo van Driel will be responsible for bringing DualCom’s Critical Connectivity to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg Continuing CSL DualCom Group’s European expansion, we are delighted to welcome Ingo van Driel to the company, who will be responsible for bringing DualCom’s Critical Connectivity® to Benelux – Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Ingo comes to DualCom with a strong security background, with over ten years' experience in the...