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Airbus Defence and Space opens Australia ground station for Skynet military satellite

Her Excellency Menna Rawlings CMG, British High Commissioner to Australia opened the facility on the May 16th A brand new purpose built satellite ground station has been established in Adelaide, to land Airbus Defence and Space’s Skynet secure military satellite communications. Extending an existing teleport network The Australian facility extends an existing chain of teleports in France, Germany, Norway, the UK and the USA, providing global coverage in both fixed and...

CIVSEC 2016 Summit to put Australian civil security under the spotlight

Eight world-renowned speakers will make presentations at the world class CIVSEC Summit The critical civil security challenges facing Australia during the next three to five years will be put under the spotlight at the CIVSEC 2016 Summit. Setting the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress This high-level event will set the scene for the CIVSEC 2016 congress (conferences, seminars and workshop sessions that follow) and ignite the intellectual energy that will drive them. The summ...

Icon Labs selects Phaedrus Systems as exclusive reseller for the Floodgate Security Framework in the UK & Ireland

Phaedrus adds security to their embedded product portfolio and strengthens Icon Labs’ worldwide presence Icon Labs, a leading provider of embedded networking and security technology, today announced that it has selected Phaedrus Systems, the leading specialist in the support of engineers at all stages of embedded safety-critical and high-integrity projects in the United Kingdom, to be the exclusive reseller of Icon Lab’s award winning Floodgate Security Framework....

ASSA ABLOY Portobello facility achieves zero waste to landfill verification from Carbon Trust

The verification confirms that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their handling or disposal ASSA ABLOY UK’s primary manufacturing site has achieved verification from the Carbon Trust that it provides a zero waste to landfill operation. The Portobello site, based in Willenhall, in the West Midlands, has achieved the verification, confirming that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their h...

ONVIF expands real-world use cases with new collaborative working group

The Use Case WG will act as additional ‘ear to the industry’, and help ONVIF to gather input on what is happening in market ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently the formation of the ONVIF Use Case Working Group (WG), a new working group charged with developing real-world use cases in response to current market demand. These use cases will be used as input for ONVIF specifications, the...

Promise Surveillance Solutions Summit Dubai to focus on latest trends for video surveillance market

The event provides guests with topics ranging from VVMS, Operating Systems, Processors, Server and Storage Technologies Promise Technology Inc., the developer of the open storage platform for IP video surveillance, is hosting its inaugural Promise Surveillance Solutions Summit at the Palace Downtown Dubai on May 12, 2016. Along with its distribution partner Musallam Trading, Promise is bringing together industry leaders, including Microsoft, Intel, Toshiba, and Axxonsoft in on...

BSIA organises free controlling risks in access control event for security businesses in Birmingham

The half-day event includes how access control can be successful in protecting owners from risk and liability Organised by the British Security Industry Association – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry – this free-to-attend event combines advice on the latest in controlling risks and liabilities with access control, along with useful technical information focused on best practice in system design and installation. Best practic...

OnSSI appoints Genesis Agency Incorporated to manufacturer representative network

Genesis Agency will deliver extensive coverage of OnSSI within Canada’s security, IT and datacom industries OnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture and intelligent IP video surveillance software, has appointed Genesis Agency Incorporated to join its growing manufacturer representative network. Led by experienced industry professionals “Working with Genesis Agency Incorporated expands our reach and sales potential across all of Canada,” said Ken LaM...

IQ Verify receives UKAS approval to certificate to ISO27001 standard for information security management

The approval follows the Security Camera Commissioner to audit to the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice IQ Verify is pleased to announce that it has gained approval from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to certificate to ISO27001, the standard for Information Security Management. Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) provide a framework of policies and procedures that include a range of legal, physical and technical controls for an organisation’s...

GJD GSM dialler connects with different alarm systems to sent automatic verbal or SMS alerts

GJD, a leading British manufacturer of professional security equipment has announced the benefits of its feature rich GSM dialler. The GSM is designed to connect with different alarm systems and automatically dial telephone numbers to announce a verbal or SMS alert when the system has been activated. Fast and reliable notifications Once triggered, the GSM dialler has nine programmable dial-out numbers for voice and SMS messages. This enables a fast and reliable notification to all contacted us...

Dortronics 4800 Series Smart Interlock Controllers to introduced at ISC West 2016

The new 4800 Series can accommodate up to 5 doors with ample flexibility for various input/output configurations Dortronics has expanded their line of Smart Interlock Controllers with today’s introduction of the new highly versatile and economical 4800 Series here at ISC West (booth #1037). The new 4800 Series can be user configured in the field to accommodate up to five doors with ample flexibility for various input/output configurations. User configured interlock...

Digital Watchdog DW Mobile Pro paid subscription app for iPad and iPhone devices

Digital Watchdog (DW™), the industry leader in digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, announces the release of DW Mobile Pro app for Apple® iOS. The new application is available for download on the Apple App Store. “Digital Watchdog is driven to provide customers with convenient remote access to their video surveillance systems,” said Mark Espenschied, Director of Marketing, Digital Watchdog. “Our unified app fulfills the vision to d...

Digital Watchdog DW Site Viewer app for Apple TV devices to be showcased at ISC West 2016

The DW Site Viewer lets you view a Digital Watchdog surveillance system using an Apple TV Digital Watchdog (DW), the industry leader in digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, has announced the release of a new app for Apple TV devices. The DW Site Viewer lets you view a Digital Watchdog surveillance system using an Apple TV. Our new DW Site Viewer will be demonstrated at the ISC West Security Industry Trade Show, April 6-8, 2016, in Las Vegas,...

ISC West 2016: AMAG’s new Symmetry GUEST web-based visitor management system for improved customer service

Symmetry GUEST enhances visitor experience while helping organisations enforce security policies, meet compliance and reduce costs AMAG Technology has released Symmetry™ GUEST, a new web-based visitor management system that speeds the flow of visitors while improving customer service. Symmetry GUEST enhances a visitor’s experience while helping organisations enforce security policies, meet compliance and reduce costs. Demonstrations of the software will be availabl...

ISAF 2016: Marmara Fair Organisation to introduce latest developments in the structure technologies industry

Marmara Fair Organisation continues its international promotional works at full speed Introducing the latest developments in the industry to the exhibitors and visitors with the exhibition visitations made by our project team in addition to worldwide promotion works made with a broad network of representatives, Marmara Fair Organisation continues its international promotional works at full speed. Visit to Light+Building Frankfurt 2016 Marmara Fair Organisation project te...

BSIA encourages companies to book UK Pavilion space at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016

The BSIA works with show organisers to promote the UK Pavilion and the companies exhibiting within it The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging UK companies to take advantage of the many benefits that exhibiting as part of the UK Pavilion at IFSEC Southeast Asia brings. As an Approved Trade Organisation for the security sector, the BSIA organises a number of UK Pavilions at the industry’s largest overseas events every year. With little over six...

International Ship and Port Facility Security Code to be discussed at International Port Security 2016

David Galt, Port Security Officer, Port Security Authority, Liverpool & Manchester will discuss the weaknesses of the ISPS code SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June, 2016. With continued migration into the EU through sea borders and the serious threat of terrorism, there is a pressing need for the maritime security community to collaborate and further strengthen relations in order to boost security. Internationa...

BSIA announces dates for first Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference to be held in Liverpool

The conference will include engaging seminar presentations delivered by expert in the field on methods and regulations The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the date for the first Liverpool Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 25th May 2016. This free to attend event will offer security companies an opportunity to showcase their products and will allow delegates to view the latest...

BSIA Information Destruction section to exhibit at ICO’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference

The event will provide data protection practitioners with an opportunity to hear presentations on a range of topical issues The British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction section will be exhibiting at the upcoming Information Commissioner’s Office’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference. The event, which will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Monday 14th March, provides data protection practitioners wit...

Digital Barriers to exhibit wearable ‘body worn’ cameras at Security and Policing 2016

EdgeVis Live for Body Worn can stream live, near zero-latency video over constrained wireless networks Digital Barriers recently announces the launch of a new generation of wearable ‘body worn’ cameras for the defence, security and law enforcement markets at Security and Policing 2016. EdgeVis Live for Body Worn can stream live, near zero-latency video over constrained wireless networks, using bandwidths as low as 9kbps over 2G and GPRS networks, with full high...

Airbus Defence and Space to run secure digital Tetra network during 52nd Munich Security Conference

German Army personnel & conference staff will be able to use the radio technology for the entire duration of the Munich Security Conference Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a three-year contract to run a secure digital Tetra private mobile radio network during the Munich Security Conference. In collaboration with the Tetra operator Stadtwerke München (the municipal utility operator), Airbus Defence and Space will be supporting the Conference from 2016 to 2018...

BSIA to become Challenge Group member to help shape the Security Industry Authority review

BSIA will be given the opportunity to test and comment on the findings of the SIA review before publication The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has accepted an invitation by the Home Office to become a member of the Challenge Group that will help to steer the direction of the review of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) commencing in January 2016. Security Industry Authority review The SIA’s review was launched via a Written Ministerial Statement (W...

NTT Com Security and Bromium announces global security partnership

Bromium will deliver zero-day protection and forensic threat analysis to businesses and governments worldwide Bromium®, Inc., the pioneer of threat isolation to prevent data breaches, and NTT Com Security, a global information security and risk management organisation, recently announced a strategic global partnership to deliver Bromium’s complete endpoint protection solution to businesses and governments worldwide, delivering zero-day protection and forensic thr...

HID's top 5 2016 security trends to impact Internet of Things, access management and citizen identification

HID Global’s 2016 trends point to be a more mobile and connected user experience HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has identified security 2016 trends to watch based on its deep insights gained from top customers across numerous markets, along with pilots and deployments of the company’s latest solutions with forward-looking partners and end-user organisations worldwide. HID Global’s broad industry perspective has positioned th...

AMAG introduces Symmetry GUEST web-based visitor management system

AMAG Technology is pleased to announce the release of Symmetry™ GUEST, a new web-based visitor management system that speeds the flow of visitors while improving customer service. Symmetry GUEST enhances a visitor’s experience while helping organisations enforce security policies and reduce costs. Symmetry GUEST operates on any tablet, smart phone or PC using any web browser. The mobility of GUEST is ideal for roving lobby ambassadors or self-service touch-screens to check-in visito...

Samsung Techwin's Janet Fenner appointed Chair of SIA Marketing Committee

Ms. Fenner has been in marketing positions within the professional security industry for almost 20 years The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that Janet Fenner, Director of Marketing North America for Samsung Techwin America, has been appointed to the position of Chair, SIA Marketing Committee. With more than 600 member companies, SIA is the principal professional security industry association for advancing member interests. Background “Janet’s a...

Andrews International joins the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce as a Binational Member

Page worked closely with USMCOC President and CEO General Al Zapanta to secure AI’s membership The security company, Andrews International (AI), an affiliate of U.S. Security Associates (USA), announces it has joined the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC) as a Binational Member, the highest level of membership. In conjunction with the membership, Senior Vice President of Andrews International’s Consulting, Investigations, & International (CI&...

Onyx develops InSCeHo certification programme to promote hotel security in Africa and Middle East

InSCeHo brings together experience of senior professionals from hospitality security and risk management industries International security threats and national crisis lead a growing feeling of insecurity among western customers of hotels in Africa and Middle-East. The strengthening of legislations and the multiplication of the jurisprudences relative to the obligation made for the international companies to assure the security and safety of their business travellers, drive to...

Convergence India 2016 expo to showcase 'Digital India' vision

Convergence India 2016 expo will host opportunities to discover the latest technology and solutions With the launch of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India campaign, the Indian government has a vision to build a “digital India” where 1.2 billion connected Indians drive innovation. Digital India launch ceremony India today is on the radar screen of the world’s biggest Internet and telecom behemouths as they view new business opportunities. At the...

PSIA releases test tool and implementation guide for PLAI specification

PLAI synchronises physical and logical identity management and access control The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has released the test tool for its Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification.  Reliable implementation and integration PLAI has provided an open and effective solution for dynamic identity management, allowing employee identities and roles defined or revoked in an authoritative logical identity system; these can automat...