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 Sukhi was elected to the board after receiving a majority vote and following an extensive review process Security entrepreneur Sukhi Ghuman has been appointed to the board of directors of the Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA). Sukhi, the owner and founder of Octavian Security in the UK and Octavian Security USA, gained the position after being recommended to the board for his extensive industry experience, achievements and knowledge. The HSFA is a not-for-profit organisation t...

  HID will present its portfolio in identity and access management at IFSECHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it will showcase the latest advances and offerings in physical and logical access control solutions as well as secure issuance at this week's IFSEC South Africa. HID Global will present a broad range of solutions that feature HID Global's portfolio in identity and access management, and the company's ActivIdentity brand soluti...

  The two Security Management courses are a BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate and a BTEC Level 5 Diploma The award-winning distance learning programme for security professionals developed by the Security Institute in conjunction with Perpetuity Training aims to provide:An opportunity to learn security management skills and knowledge that is rooted in academic theoryFlexible learningAcademic certificationMembership of a professional security body (SyI)The two Security Management co...

  Intrusion products are poised to recover steadily as the industry capitalises on new growth opportunities Business confidence among members of the security industry dipped slightly in the second quarter of 2011, according to a report in the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Quarterly Research Update. This is not surprising given headlines in the business press that the economy is stumbling a bit. Still, security industry executives continue to see the silver lining. About three i...

 Sarix TI thermal imaging series sets a new standard a part of a total security solution Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce that its Sarix TI thermal imaging camera systems are showing at this year's ASIS show and will be available Fall 2011. Built on the industry-leading Sarix platform, with built-in analytics and IP capability, the Sarix TI thermal imaging series sets a new standard as part of a total security solution. Available in both fixed and pan/tilt models, Sarix TI...

 The Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award and the George R. Lippert Memorial Award will be presented The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the InterPort Police-International Association of Airport & Seaport Police will host the Security Week Gala from 7:00-10:00 p.m., 2 November 2011 at the Lighthouse on Chelsea Pier 61, New York. Two awards will be given at the event. The Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award is given each year to an individual who has significantly contributed to...

  Open Security Exchange was created to address the lack of integration between various components of the security infrastructure The Open Security Exchange announced the appointment of Ron Martin, CPP as Executive Director.  In this role, Mr. Martin will lead the § 501(c)(3) not-for-profit association of security experts that provides a forum for security firms, consultants, end-users, government agencies, manufacturers, system integrators and allied organisations to mutuall...

  Q1 Labs works closely with customers to enhance their security postures to help combat outside and insider threatsQ1 Labs, the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced it has more than 100 energy and utility customers worldwide using the QRadar Security Intelligence Platform to monitor and secure their critical infrastructures. Key attributes of the QRadar Security Intelligence Platform, optimised for Critical Infrastructure entities, include: Industry-lead...

  Nedap's new office in Dubai will act as an international hub for the company Nedap Security Management has opened a new training centre in Dubai, thereby strengthening its position in the Middle East. After several years of continuous growth Nedap Security Management moved to a bigger office in Dubai earlier this year. This new office in the Dubai Silicon Oasis now also features a new training facility. This centre located at DSO Head Quarters - Office D-205 in Dubai, has all the nec...

  The Cassidian portfolio comprises defence and security productsCassidian adapts its organisation in order to create a further empowered and streamlined customer-oriented structure across the globe. The new organisation is based on two pillars: customer proximity and programme execution. In addition, a strong focus is set on cyber security. "The ultimate purpose of this new organisation is to ensure that we are more responsive to our customers, both at home and worldwide and to c...

  Q1 Labs will implement its QRadar Security Intelligence platform in CSIT's research lab Q1 Labs, the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced that it has become a member and official partner of the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This further demonstrates Q1 Labs' commitment to European security intelligence markets and builds on the company's existing European efforts out of its distribution, R&D, sales a...

  BSIA issues a firm position statement on third party testing and certification The Security Equipment Manufacturers (SEMS) Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has issued a firm position statement on third party testing, calling for the European Union to implement a fair, unified testing and certification regime to facilitate free trade for security manufacturers throughout EU member countries. Current procedures require security equipment manufacturers to get...

   Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies focus group finds BOMA members equate safety with reputation Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, announced today initial findings from a focus group taken among the 900 commercial real estate industry executive members attending the BOMA International Conference held June 26-28 (2011) in Washington...

  Opengear offers 50% discounts for qualified training centers and students Opengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions, announced it will offer a 50% discount to qualified Cisco training centers around the world for the Opengear IM4200, CM4000 and ACM5000. "IT labs and training facilities leverage Opengear open source console servers and smart cellular routers to bring secure hands-on experiences to remote students," said Todd Rycheck...

 Visitor management & Access control by Gallagher SecurityEasyLobby, the industry leader in secure visitor management solutions, has announced the availability of a visitor management and access control integration module with Gallagher's access control systems. The integration module allows customers using Gallagher's access control systems and EasyLobby's visitor management solutions to be able to issue different levels of access to visitors, contractors and employees directly from th...

   Ingersoll Rand supplies PegaSys CEM systems to CEM Systems  Ingersoll Rand has announced a new link-up to supply its PegaSys electronic locking system to CEM Systems to complement their existing integrated access control and security management solutions. PegaSys provides a wireless intelligent, cost effective and quick way to upgrade traditional mechanical doors into a fully electronically-controlled access system. It provides a simple solution to...

 Secutech is Asia's international trade fair for electronic and information security, and fire and safety industriesSecutech, Asia's most international trade fair for electronic and information security, and fire and safety industries was held from 20 - 22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan. The show was organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd.Opened by Mr Chen Chun, Vice Premier of Taiwan, the 14th edition of Secutech attracted 550 exhibitors from 2...

  CNL's IPSecurity Center a software based integration and management platform The Global Healthcare Practice of Ingersoll-Rand plc, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, has entered into a technology agreement with CNL Software, a global provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, designed for complete Integrated Situation Management. Under the terms of the agreement, Ingersoll Rand will license a private...

 Avigilon's NVMS integrated successfully with the Software House C-CURE 9000Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that its award-winning Avigilon Control Center Enterprise Network Video Management Software (NVMS) with HD Stream Management has been integrated successfully with the Software House C-CURE 9000 security and event management system for improved enterprise security management.Avigilon Control Center E...

RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, has released a new version of its SynopSYS PSIM Software. SynopSYS 2.0 is a breakthrough integrated solution for security management in various organizations, offering progressive tools and methods for security officers and integrators.The new version introduces a new Situation Management Module, which mandates the operator to act upon an event according to a step-by-step procedure predefined by the security manager. The Situati...

  IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards sees thousands raised for UK charityThe IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards proved itself to be one of the highlights of IFSEC once again this year, raising more than £13,000 for chosen charity, Make-A-Wish UK.The Awards, which acknowledge the people, products and technological advancements that have played a major part in the security industry over the past year, were announced during a black-tie gala dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropol...

Idesco's EPC product famliy is a user-friendly and versatile solution for vehicle identification and logistics. The EPC product family will now be complemented by new features like support for an additional antenna and anti-collision, enabling simultaneous detection and querying of more than one tag. An additional antenna will also enlarge the reading area, making the reader even more powerful and versatile. The system will also be able to handle the antennas as two distinct readers, prov...

 Annual Information Destruction (ID) Conference and Exhibition organised by BSIA became a huge success this year The second edition of the annual Information Destruction (ID) Conference and Exhibition, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its ID section, was held on the 8th of June, in Birmingham. Following the success of 2010's event, this year's specialist exhibition and conference, targeted at professionals in the information destruction industry, proved ev...

 Q1 Labs has opened new regional offices in Paris, Milan , Amsterdam and Copenhagen to boost its market Q1 Labs, the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced details of the progress of its EMEA expansion strategy, which has tripled the number of certified partners and added new regional distribution agreements supported by robust deal registration processes.Over the last year, Q1 Labs has increased its European headcount from 6 people to 32, and launched new reg...

 RML AD group finished fourth at this years Le Mans 24 Hours 2011  Everyone at RML AD Group knows what it feels like to win at Le Mans. The team has taken the LMP2 title twice in recent years, and they have experienced the rich swell of emotion, pride and satisfaction that comes with seeing their own drivers standing on that famous podium. On Sunday, in the 79th edition of the 24 Hours, the team's trio of Mike Newton, Thomas Erdos and Ben Collins, battled through to fourth in the LMP...

  UDT 2011 was visited by large number of delegtes from 47 countries An innovative approach to both the conference and the exhibition paid dividends for Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) 2011, which took place at ExCeL London from 7 - 9 June. The conference was attended by over 240 delegates from 47 countries with the plenary session attracting a full house for the keynote address by Rear Admiral Amjad Hussain, Director (Precision Attack) and Controller of the British Royal Navy. Also...

  Nedap Security Management moves to new offices in Belgium to support growthThe new complex and training centre will support the continued growth of Nedap Belgium. The building is located in a scenically inspiring setting, which is reminiscent of the head office in Groenlo, the Netherlands."Kanaalpark Vilvoorde" is expanding rapidly and will ultimately become a combination of office facilities and residential developments. The imposing historical presence of the "Tuchth...

New operating platform on Windows 7 allows organisations to integrate their building, fire and security control technology into a single, easy to operate, integrated solution.Leading software developer of Integrated Building, Fire & Security Management Solutions - Cortech Developments - announces the launch of Datalog 5 for Windows 7. The new solution is the culmination of an intensive development process and is considered a major release by the company. It will not only provide customers...

 Children in Need charity in UK will get the support of Bosch Systems This year Bosch is celebrating a double anniversary: 125 years since the company's establishment and 150 years since the birth of our founder. Known for his generous philanthropic nature, Robert Bosch was an engineering pioneer who kept charity at the heart of everything he did. This has not changed much in the last 125 years at Bosch and to celebrate 125 years of his company, it seems only fitting that the celebrati...

 Cortech Developments is hosting a series of roadshows to evaluate the latest integrated building, fire and security control technology Presenting Datalog 5 for Windows 7, leading software developer of Integrated Building, Fire & Security Management Solutions - Cortech Developments - is hosting a series of Roadshows over the next month. The Roadshow venues and dates are:Scotland - June 14 at Hampden Park - Glasgow North West - June 22 and 23 at Cortech's HQ offices - Knutsford South -...