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 SIA Government Relations Director Don Erickson was named CEO at the annual board of directors meetingThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its next chief executive officer. SIA Government Relations Director Don Erickson was named CEO at the annual board of directors meeting."After an extensive evaluation over the past several months, the SIA Board this week unanimously decided to select Don Erickson to lead this association," said Gord...

The IDT Wallmount terminal meets IP65 standards for outdoor use even in inclement weather Lumidigm announced that IdentyTech's new IDT Wallmount terminal, a full identification centre based on a secured solution, features Lumidigm's multispectral imaging fingerprint sensors. The Wallmount terminal operates as a standalone solution or as part of an enterprise network for both logical and physical access control."The IDT Wallmount is the only true modular access control terminal on the marke...

 Business Crime Conference 2011 Event organiser, Christine BrooksA free-of-charge conference and exhibition is launching in Surrey this November to help companies based in the South East understand the diverse security challenges they face in today's ever-changing business climate. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Thames Valley Police forces, and in conjunction with the Federation of Small Businesses, the B...

This is the first time a building security business has attained the awardG4S Technology has recently been awarded Certification to ISO 27001, the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems, demonstrating their commitment to adopt best practice for data security. This is the first time a building security business has attained the award.As information security breaches are predicted to increase in the future, customers are demanding assurance that their supp...

American Fibertek, Inc. announces the new Pilot v4.5 enterprise video management system (VMS), a complete management software system offering enhanced client- and server-related features and new software drivers to support integration of even more video, audio and data products, environmental sensors and network switches. At the server level, Pilot v4.5 offers dashboard-based server and web server network port setup, an improved action log mechanism and the ability to store data to NAS (netwo...

American Dynamics, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the latest version of the victor unified video management system. victor v4.1 makes it fast and easy for airports, universities, hospitals and other large sites to display, manage and prioritize video and events with its Command Center. Control room operators can easily manage hundreds of cameras across tens of monitors, control where event video will display and quickly and easily share critical video or event information...

Pelco by Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Digital Sentry hardware platform. After receiving a complete makeover, at the core of the new Digital Sentry is a brand new Network Video Recorder powered with the latest processor and on-board graphics technologies.   The new NVR comes preloaded with DS NVs Network Video Management Software and delivers 280 Mbps bandwidth for recording and viewing as many as 128 Pelco and third-party IP cameras. Analogue cameras...

  Despite the reported risks of data breaches and identity fraud there remain serious gaps in data disposal New research carried out on behalf of the Information Destruction (ID) Section of the BSIA (British Security Industry Association), to coincide with the recent Total Workplace Management event at London Olympia, underlines the fact that, despite the widely reported risks of data breaches and identity fraud, there remain serious gaps in how data disposal is handled by public and p...

 UTC Fire & Security products featured Interlogix Simon XT two way talking touch screen home security control  UTC Fire & Security highlighted their environmentally sound and resource-efficient fire fighting, security and energy management systems at the 2011 Greenbuild Exhibition in Toronto. UTC Fire & Security's Global Security Products business featured the Interlogix Simon XT Two-Way Talking Touch Screen home security control panel and the Onity SensorStat DCC building...

 Visitors to the Keytracker stand will see live demonstrations of the company's renowned secure key management As one of the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of secure key management systems, Keytracker recently highlighted its wide experience and technical expertise at this year's Total Workplace Management exhibition.Visitors to the Keytracker stand were able to see live demonstrations of the company's renowned secure key management systems which have gained a reputation for simpl...

 John Bedrick is the new CMO and VP of product management at Opengear Opengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions announced the hiring of John Bedrick as chief marketing officer and vice president of product management. Bedrick brings deep expertise across all aspects of enterprise security, including authentication, encryption, firewall, identity/access management and intrusion detection/prevention. Before joining Opengear, Bedrick served chief ma...

  IPSA's acting Chairman Mike White opened the meeting and welcomed the members and several guestsThe International Professional Security Association's 2011 Annual General Meeting and lunch were held at the Churchill Museum and War Rooms on 20 September. It was there that Prime Minister Winston Churchill conducted operations during the Second World War. The choice of venue continued the theme of splendid locations following last year's event on HMS Belfast. It was therefore all the mor...

Through this partnership, Mistral will add CNL Software's highly scalable PSIM solutionCNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces its partnership with Mistral Solutions Pvt. Ltd., who will offer the internationally acclaimed and globally deployed Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions from CNL Software. These solutions allow organisations to integrate their existing security applications and technologies through its s...

4C Security Solutions Limited is a leading developer and global provider of Mifare and DESFire (13.56Mhz) smart card, biometric and other security products through its BQT Solutions business and also quality electromechanical locking products through Magna Electronics Pte. Ltd under OEM and its YNOTLOC brand. BQT Solutions, recently announced the release of its new MiniGuard reader range. This new series was designed and developed in Australia for the global distribution marketplace. BQT...

 The BSIA's ID Section members are responsible for safely and securely destroying confidential wasteThe BSIA's Information Destruction (ID) Section will be celebrating its tenth anniversary during the Total Workplace Management (TWM) exhibition at London Olympia (11-12 October). A decade on, the ID Section remains very much at the forefront of best practice and industry standards, when it comes to the handling and disposal of confidential waste, and the work of its members ties in with the...

Emde will be the first non-US security practioner to serve as PresidentEduard J. Emde, CPP, will serve as President in 2012 of ASIS International (ASIS), the premier organisation for security management professionals worldwide. Emde, will be the 57th President of ASIS and is the first non-U.S. security practitioner to serve in this position. He succeeds Raymond T. O'Hara, CPP, who will become ASIS Chairman of the Board. In their leadership positions, both Emde and O'Hara will also serve on the...

Many public and private firms still do not have procedures in place to destroy vital information The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be using the forthcoming Total Workplace Management (TWM) exhibition at London Olympia (11-12 October) to advise facilities managers on Information Destruction (ID) best practice and to underline the growing security, and financial, implications for organisations who fail to take rigorous and timely steps to dispose of their data. Sadly from t...

Elliott's role at the BSIA has been newly created to provide Director-level supportThe BSIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Trevor Elliott as its new Director of Manpower and Membership Services. Trevor's role at the BSIA has been newly created to provide Director-level support to continue the development and promotion of manpower-based sections of membership, comprising Security Guarding, Close Protection, Crowd Management and Leisure Industry Security. One of the key issues facing...

OneFacility aids in improving visitor's experiences, increasing site security, etc. G4S Security Solutions, a global provider of comprehensive security solutions combining technology, manpower and innovation, introduced the OneFacility software suite at ASIS International in Orlando, Florida. Five interactive seminars in booth #3325 featured OneFacility and its capabilities of improving visitors' experiences, increasing site security as well as supporting audit and compliance mandates for com...

The joint solution offers customers a complete easy-to-use access control systemASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, and Open Options, Inc., a technology-based access control and software development company, announce the integration of Open Options' DNA Fusion™ with ASSA ABLOY'S range of Aperio™ wireless locks. The joint solution offers customers a complete yet easy-to-use access control system, seamlessly combining the flexibility of ASSA ABLOY'S Aperio wi...

The Aperio Locks will integrate with all four versions of the Symmetry systemASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, and AMAG Technology, the market leader in the design and manufacture of fully integrated access control and IP video security solutions around the world, announce the integration of AMAG Technology's Symmetry™ Security Management System with ASSA ABLOY'S range of Aperio™ wireless locks. AMAG Technology's Windows-based Symmetry Security Managemen...

The new single door controllers simplify access control system scalabilityHoneywell recently released several software enhancements to its widely used Pro-Watch® security management system that allow organisations to more easily add doors to their access control systems. By using a new Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) single-door controller, organisations can add one door at a time to an existing Pro-Watch system, which makes the technology more suitable for companies looking for a cost-effective...

 The survey shows that Physical Security Information Management market momentum is increasingVidSys, the leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software that allows organisations to resolve business and security situations in real time, is previewing findings from its second annual Safety and Security Survey at the ASIS International 57th Annual Summit. The survey of senior level IT and physical security professionals from both public and private organisati...

Janet Napolitano will discuss the shared responsibility in homeland securityWHO:Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will speak at the annual Law Enforcement/Military Appreciation Day Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, September 21. She will discuss the shared responsibility in homeland security, and will highlight the important role that public/private partnerships play in helping keep communities safe and secure. WHAT:The ASIS International 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (...

Mobile IP (Internet Protocol) Node is a research and technology programme from Cassidian being demonstrated at DSEi 2011 that will improve the ability of military and emergency response services to communicate using voice, data and video wide variety of operational scenarios including counter terror or post-natural disaster.Existing communication technology employed by military and emergency services consists of radios that operate using wireless bearers over multiple networks. During peak traff...

EIM analyses patterns and trends that impact claims across an entire organisation G4S Compliance & Investigations, Inc. (G4S), a global leader in investigations, is showcasing its new Enterprise Investigation Management (EIM) solution at ASIS International in Orlando, Florida. EIM is a revolutionary and effective new approach to resolving risk challenges by analyzing patterns and trends that impact claims across an entire organisation. EIM meets the unique needs of risk managers with pers...

G4S displayed transformational security solutions combining manpower, technology and innovationG4S, a global provider of comprehensive security solutions, unveiled its newest proprietary technology, showcasing its comprehensive services and featuring its top-ranked officers and management at ASIS International (booth #3325). Visitors experienced the future of the security industry as G4S presented transformational and revolutionary security solutions combining manpower, technology and innovat...

 Aperio will integrate with MAXXESS's eAXxess and Efusion Event Management Software packagesASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, and MAXXESS Systems, a long-time leader in traditional access control, announce the integration of MAXXESS Systems with ASSA ABLOY'S range of Aperio™ wireless locks in the United States. Specifically, Aperio will integrate with MAXXESS's eAXxess™ and Efusion Event Management Software packages. eAXxess is a powerful security mana...

The Keywatcher series improves  physical key and card security systems Morse Watchmans, the security industry's premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, is garnering industry attention at this week's ASIS Conference and Trade Show with its comprehensive product portfolio, including powerful new additions to its KeyWatcher® suite of automated key control solutions. On display are the new KeyWatcher Touch key control system and KeyWatcher Tru...

KeyWatcher access control system allows only pre-authorised users to access keysKeyWatcher® from Morse Watchmans, on display at ASIS 2011, With the KeyWatcher system, only pre-authorised users can access keys from the tamper-resistant cabinet and all transactions are recorded so that management has an audit trail of who accessed which key and when. "Our KeyWatcher systems are deployed in thousands of locations from universities to car dealerships to hotels and even on cruise ships...