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IHS reports also produced a detailed region- focused, audio and video door phones report on the China market Large-scale projects of audio and video door phones in Asia are forecast to grow in excess of 9.8 percent from this year until 2017, according to a new report by IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight.  Despite the weak economic climate worldwide, the global market for audio and video door phones will be bolstered by Asia, especially...

BSIA’s James Kelly raised awareness about issues and challenges currently facing the UK’s private security industry As this year’s party conference season draws to a close, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is reflecting on a number of successful discussions with MPs, think tanks and Police and Crime Commissioners, which saw the issues of police reform, regulatory change and the CCTV Code of Practice at the forefront of the agenda. Attending b...

RISCO Group’s Smoke and Heat Detector offers a more sensitive and dependable product for the early detection of fire hazards in different environments. The detector has two heat sensors that measure fixed temperature and rate-of-rise, providing both more accurate readings and high false alarm immunity. The fast temperature rate-of-rise enables earlier detection, even before any smoke is detected. The Smoke and Heat Detector is compatible with all of RISCO Group’s wireless systems,...

The estate’s occupiers to receive the service with the support of Axis Security’s experienced management team Following the appointment of Axis Security by More London to be its new security service partner, every member of the highly valued security team has decided to transfer to Axis Security. The estate’s occupiers, other service partners and frequent visitors, can therefore be assured that the same friendly and efficient team will be delivering the...

Custom Consoles’ SteelBase technical desking provides an efficient working environment for any size of control room Custom Consoles reports a highly successful SPE Offshore Europe, held in September at the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre. Exhibiting at the show's 40th event, Custom Consoles displayed new options to its SteelBase range of control room furniture plus its Media Wall modular monitor display system and KAB high-grade controller chairs. "Organised...

The Advantage Line DIVAR IP 2000 and 3000 are affordable, easy to use, all-in-one recording and video management solutions. With pre-licensed channels and up to 8 TB of storage, the DIVAR IP recorders are ideal for smaller and medium sized installations, such as retail, education and banking. ONVIF compliant, these intelligent IP storage devices integrate seamlessly with third party cameras. These easy to use, DIVAR IP recorders enable viewing and management via a remote operating client. While...

QNAP Systems, Inc. officially launched five business-class, SAS-enabled Turbo NAS models, including TS-EC1679U-SAS-RP and TS-EC1279U-SAS-RP which support both SAS and SATA 6Gbps hard drives, and the 2.5” high-density SS-EC2479U-SAS-RP, SS-EC1879U-SAS-RP and SS-EC1279U-SAS-RP. The support of SAS hard drives increases disk input/output performance and offers high reliability for data transmission and storage. The new models offer storage expansion port(s) allowing seamless capacity expansion...

Octavian’s founder Sukhi Ghuman has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Personal Achievement category The founder, owner and group CEO of Octavian Security, one of the UK’s most highly praised security providers, has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Personal Achievement category at this year’s Nottinghamshire Best Business Awards. Sukhi Ghuman has been chosen as a finalist because of his continuous drive to build on the business’s pioneering reput...

VdS is Europe's top certification body for fire protection and security VdS guidelines, which are well-known for their particularly high level of practice orientation, are being used as safety standards in a multitude of countries all over the world. The latest nation to put its trust in VdS guidelines is India, which continues to be one of the world´s most rapidly expanding economies, boasting economic growth of 5% in 2012. In its ”Code of Practice“ for aut...

The creation of Fire & Security Systems (UK) will expand the host of solutions available G4S Technology (UK), G4S Fire Security and G4S Monitoring Services have combined their capabilities and started the transition to become G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK), part of G4S Secure Solutions (UK), the nation’s largest provider of security solutions. This process will be completed by the end of the year. G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK) is the leading integrator...

The Alliance is to play an instrumental role in helping governments streamline the integration of new systems and processes The Secure Identity Alliance recently welcomes three new members to its ranks, marking an important step in growth of the newly formed organisation. HID Global, a leading provider of secure identity solutions, will play a crucial role in establishing the Alliance as the foremost advisor on the security and adoption of eGovernment services around the...

Growth accelerated further in the first quarter of the 2013 financial year with a staggering 26% increase Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has announced the results of its 2012/2013 financial results which show the company achieved an impressive 15% rise in turnover, compared to the previous year. The results also show that the growth accelerated further in the first quarter of the 2013 financial year with a staggering 26% increase over last year. John Davies, Managing D...

Wavestore has announced the formation of a Senior Leadership Team to ensure that its management structure is able to continue to react rapidly and effectively to customers’ requirements at a time that the company is experiencing an unparalleled increase in worldwide demand for its video recording and management solutions. Bryan Osborne, who has recently been promoted to Director of UK Sales, Justin Wheatley to Director of Engineering and Chris Mocock to Director of Software Development, j...

Cooper Security, a business unit of diversified power management company Eaton, has announced the introduction of a new water detection solution that can be fully integrated into the company’s market leading Scantronic intruder detection system. Suitable for use in both domestic and commercial environments, DET-RWATER sends an alert to a control panel when the presence of water is identified. The scale of the problems caused by water in buildings was recently highlighted by Halifax Home I...

SEAP was created as an ecosystem for Samsung to provide better support to its various partners Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced that it has been approved as a Silver partner in the Samsung Enterprise Alliance Program (SEAP). SEAP was created as an ecosystem for Samsungto provide better support to its various partners. Enterprise solutions, such as Ingersoll Rand’s aptiQmobile™ web-based credential management system, are an integral part...

Myisha Pullum of AlliedBarton was recognised for her heroic efforts in July 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce the winner of this year's Ralph Day Security Officer of the Year award is Myisha Pullum. Each year, one Security Officer in the United States is recognised for outstanding service and actions in the security profession with this award by the ASIS Security Services Council....

Matrix will unveil its NAVAN CNX200 solution for messaging needs of small businesses and branch offices Matrix Comsec will showcase its Office-in-a-Box solution NAVAN CNX200 at GITEX Technology Week 2013, Dubai. Matrix is a leading manufacturer of IP based business phone systems and VoIP-GSM Gateways. “GITEX is a major technology event in MEASA region, bringing ICT professionals under common platform. Matrix is participating in GITEX this year to showcase its lates...

The agreement allows Tri-ED Distribution to sell and stock Viscount’s new Liberty access control system Viscount Systems, a leading edge high technology supplier of security systems and software, announced recently that the company has signed a distributor agreement with Tri-ED Distribution to begin selling and stocking Viscount’s new Liberty access control system at its 65 North American branch locations. Tri-Ed is North America’s largest independent distrib...

Genetec, a global leader in unified IP security solutions and ranked number-one in video management surveillance (VMS), recently announced the availability of its SV-PRO Network Security Appliance line through certified integrators in its European and Middle East markets. Ideal for mid-size and stand-alone businesses, the SV-PRO comes pre-installed with the unified video surveillance and access control features offered in Genetec Security Center. Enhancements have also been made to the SV-16, a...

Moxa, a provider of hardened networking, computing, and automation solutions, recently unveiled the ioLogik™ R1200 series, a new line of dual-independent RS-485 serial interface remote I/O devices that empower integrators to easily and cost-effectively deploy dual-bus redundant or extended length remote I/O daisy-chain topologies in wide temperature environments (-40° C to 85° C on wide-temp models). Five different ioLogik™ R1200 models are available with different analogue...

Idesco recently exhibited at SecurityUser Expo in Copenhagen Idesco were delighted to participate in Copenhagen's SecurityUser Expo, last week. Their exhibition tour continues this autumn with the SECTECH exhibition in Stockholm from October 22nd to 23rd. They hope to see you there, as well. New product launches Among their versatile product line shown last week they introduced three new products: Idesco EPC Mini: Elegant doorframe profile reader for passive UHF hand...

Identive’s ability to operate as a united, focused company is strengthened with the appointments approved by its Board Identive Group, Inc. announces Steven Humphreys as its new Chairman of the Board and the promotion of Lawrence W. Midland to President and Dr. Manfred Mueller to Chief Operating Officer of the company. All appointments are effective immediately. “Identive’s ability to operate as a united, focused company is strengthened with the appointm...

The new infographic from the leading supplier of intelligent asset management solutions and includes latest statistics highlighting schools as the number one target for mobile device theft. Traka also cites latest research into laptop theft alongside the consequences for schools including regulatory fines, increased insurance premiums and £500,000 penalties. The infographic investigates asset management where sources suggest 65% of staff have not been given training on how to protect the...

STANLEY Security’s Electric Privacy Glass Option provides instant patient privacy in ICU/CCU healthcare environments STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announced its new Electric Privacy Glass Option to the Dura-Care™ ICU/CCU product line at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. Utilising the ultimate in cutting-edge technology, STANLEY Security&rs...

Brivo OnAir is the new brand name of former Brivo ACS WebService access control management solution Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced the company’s release of Brivo OnAirSM version 10.11, featuring an updated User Interface (UI). Brivo OnAir is the new brand name for the former Brivo ACS WebService cloud-based access control management solution. With the introduction of this updated interface, Brivo further exten...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced recently that it has completed an integration with renowned IP camera brand Compro, adding compatibility for 37 different Compro camera models. These camera models include cameras from Compro’s TN series, designed for small businesses, and NC series designed for designed for more specialised surveillance applications. Now ASUSTOR NAS users will have more choice than ever before when choosing IP cameras t...

Showcasing the latest technological innovations is top of the agenda for BSIA members attending IFSEC Istanbul Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at IFSEC Istanbul 2013, which opens its doors for the first time next week (30th September – 2nd October). Event organisers, UBM Live, claim that the new event – while targeting the Souther...

Traka has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia Traka plc, a leading developer of intelligent key and asset management solutions around the world, has appointed 16 new resellers in 2013 including 10 in Europe and five in Asia. These new channels join a network of 40 global resellers spanning countries such as Hong Kong, Turkey, Colombia and Poland. 2013 has seen the highest rate of reseller appointments for the company so far as a direct r...

WWP was created to raise awareness of the needs of injured service members STANLEY Security, a leading provider of security products, services and integrated solutions, is proud to announce a new initiative, as part of its continued support of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), for the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. As a division of Stanley Black & Decker, who earlier this year entered into a partnership wi...

Panasonic to showcase the industry’s most complete portfolio of reliable, integrated security solutions Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, is showcasing its latest video surveillance technologies and solutions at ASIS International, September 24 - 27 (booth # 2263). With new offerings on display at the show including its surveillance video recording server, facial search and reco...