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Counter Terror Expo 2014 to feature high level education programme including free to attend seminars

Two free workshops already organised include Security Solutions Theatre and  Policing, Military and Emergency Response Theatre The success of Counter Terror Expo, the largest international counter terrorism and security event of its kind, is in large part due to its practical relevance to everyone involved in working to protect the world against those with the intention and the ability to cause harm. One of the key features of Counter Terror Expo 2014 will be its high le...

Mayflex achieves Gold level partner status on Avigilon Value-Added Distributor Partner Program

The Avigilon Partner Program recognises commitments and reward efforts made by partners to ensure their success Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions including cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions has achieved Gold level partner status on the Avigilon Value-Added Distributor Partner Program, a programme offered by Avigilon to recognise commitments and reward efforts made by partners to ensure their success and facilitate business gr...

BSIA encourages delegates to register for stand space at Manchester Security 2014

Delegates set to attend the event include organisations, large retailers, police forces, and local authorities With the number of registered delegates for Manchester Security 2014 growing by the day, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging potential exhibitors to register for stand space urgently, with only five exhibition stands remaining. Delegates set to attend the event include high-profile organisations, large retailers and household names, as wel...

AlliedBarton Security Services listed among Chief Executive Magazine's 2014 best companies for leaders

AlliedBarton was selected on criteria that included formal leadership process and its reputation among its peers AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to Chief Executive magazine's 2014 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category. "This honour is reflective of our commitment to recognising and cultivating leadership qualities in our employees," said Bill Whitmore, Chairman and...

BSIA report - Lone worker devices proved to be helpful to various NHS Trusts and private healthcare firms’ staff

Several BSIA members have developed lone worker devices to connect employees quickly and discreetly with an emergency response system The importance of lone worker protection in the healthcare sector has been reinforced by the latest NHS security figures, which reveal a shocking 5.8% rise in physical assaults against health service staff in the past year. In figures collated from NHS Trusts across the UK, reported physical assaults against NHS staff in England for the year 20...

Axis Communications partners with UK Chapter of ASIS International to provide members with training and information

The collaboration will be based around the existing ASIS CPE scheme and will see Axis attending UK ASIS events Axis Communications, the global market leader network video, has been selected to partner with the UK Chapter of ASIS International, the world’s largest organisation for security professionals, to provide its members with training and information. This unique collaboration will be based around the existing ASIS CPE (continued professional education) scheme and...

Axis Communications announces its US expansion plan to meet its partner network in physical security market

Axis designated six US Business Areas - Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, South Central and West Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, announces its US Expansion Plan designed to bring Axis even closer to its partner network and end-customers while intensifying local resources to meet demand in the fast growing physical security market. The Expansion Plan, which went into effect January 1, enables Axis to remain nimble while scaling to meet partner...

ASIS International announces Europol as its partner for ASIS Europe 2014

Europol will also give a presentation in the main educational programme focused on counterfeit products ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Europol has agreed to partner with ASIS Europe 2014. Europol is the European Union’s law enforcement agency whose main goal is to help achieve a safer Europe for the benefit of all EU citizens. The ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition is a un...

G-Tec to distribute Tecnoalarm’s security systems in the UK

G-Tec is also stocking intruder alarms from well-known brands such as Pyronix, Scantronic, Honeywell, and Texecom G-Tec Distribution Ltd. is proud to announce it is the sole UK distributor for Tecnoalarm. Designed in conjunction with Pininfarina, Tecnoalarm is manufactured solely in Europe, to ensure the highest possible quality control. Tecnoalarm is renowned for its excellence throughout the continent, as such we are excited to offer this product to the UK market. G-Tec is...

Tavcom introduces City & Guilds 1853 Technical Certificate course for electronic security industry

The qualification covers electrical and electronic principles and how to work effectively and safely in the electro technical environment Tavcom Training, the leading supplier of BTEC certificated security systems training courses, has announced that it is offering students who are looking to develop a career within the electronic security industry, the opportunity to qualify for a City & Guilds 1853 Technical Certificate. “Tavcom has been a registered City & Gu...

PTS Consulting acquires CHQ to provide its customers with physical security expertise

PTS and CHQ’s combined offering will target opportunities across the world where security is of critical importance UK physical security consultancy, CHQ has been acquired by global IT consultancy, PTS. The merger allows PTS Consulting to provide physical security expertise as part of a combined offering that meets their customers’ demand for converged IT, security and audio-visual solutions. PTS operates in 10 countries across four continents and the merger under...

Honeywell adds Sonitrol Security Services to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program

Honeywell's First Alert Professional Dealer Program provides support in sales techniques Honeywell recently added Sonitrol Security Services, Inc. – a long-standing provider of life safety and security systems for homes and businesses in the Carolinas – to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program, one of the nation’s most exclusive security dealer networks. Sonitrol has locations serving Charlotte, N.C., and Greer, S.C. and serves high-end residential cust...

IHS forecasts African video surveillance equipment market to surpass $200 million in 2014

The South African market is the largest and most mature market for video surveillance equipment within Africa In 2014, the total African market for video surveillance equipment is forecasted to be worth over $200 million. The African market represents a small chunk of the global market which will pass $15 billion this year, but with on-going difficulties in several other regional surveillance markets, more vendors have applied resource to Africa to take advantage of the market...

LTV Europe begins European electronic security market operations

LTV Europe debuts with a wide range of IP, HD-SDI and analogue products LTV Europe GmbH proudly announces that it will begin its operations from 1st February, 2014 as a new company in the European electronic security market. The company debuts with a wide product range (IP, HD-SDI, analogue) of excellent quality, a huge stock, continual release of new products, professional multi language technical support, and sales team.

Matrox to display its Mura MPX video wall controller boards and Maevex H.264 encoders/decoders at ISE 2014

Matrox’s Mura MPX and Maevex will also be featured in action by Advantech, Bilfinger Mauell, Polymedia and VuWall at the event Matrox Graphics Inc. recently announced that the Matrox Mura MPX Series of output/input video wall controller boards will be used by Advantech, and Polymedia and VuWall to drive a variety of video wall configurations at ISE 2014 (Amsterdam RAI, Feb. 4-6). The Matrox Maevex 5100 Series H.264 encoder will be used by Bilfinger Mauell to encode video...

Octavian Security expands property portfolio by opening new offices in Central and North London

The offices provide better access to clients’ sites in order to continue building on Octavian’s industry-leading customer service Award-winning security provider Octavian Security has expanded its property portfolio by opening new offices, located in both Central and North London. Octavian now has presences in Farringdon, close to the boundary with the City of London, and Waltham Cross. The Nottingham-headquartered company announced this strategic move, which...

AlliedBarton listed in Chief Executive magazine's 2014 Best Companies for Leaders

AlliedBarton were named in the 2014 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel with over 120 offices nationwide, has been named to Chief Executive magazine's 2014 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category. "This honour is reflective of our commitment to recognising and cultivating leadership qualities in our employees," said Bill Wh...

Tavcom’s Senior Tutor Jon Laws delivers guest lectures at the People’s Public Security University of China

Topics addressed by Jon included automated CCTV, benefits of integration and video content analysis Senior Tutor for Tavcom Training, Jon Laws, recently took up an invitation to deliver five guest lectures at the People’s Public Security University of China. Founded in 1948 and within excess of 10,000 students, the university which is in Beijing provides education on a wide range of subjects for China’s uniformed police force and also provides training for officer...

IHS reports market for video surveillance equipment to expand more than 12 percent in 2014

The expansion of the market represents the first of 10 key trends that will shape the video surveillance business in 2014 The worldwide market for video surveillance equipment is expected to expand by more than 12 percent this year, according to a new white paper from IHS Technology, entitled “Trends for 2014 - Video Surveillance Trends for the Year Ahead.” Revenue in 2014 is expected to rise to $15.9 billion, up from $14.1 billion in 2013, as presented in the...

SMi’s Border Security 2014 to highlight key emerging efforts of international border control agencies

SMi’s Border Security 2014 Conference will feature current concerns on Eastern Europe and around the world Leading Homeland Security Specialists will meet in Sofia in February 2014, to discuss the current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. Returning to Bulgaria, SMi’s Border Security 2014 Conference, taking place on the 26th-27th of February 2014, will feature discussion on current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. Border control is in...

BSIA’s Manchester Security 2014 to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year

The event features expert speakers including Tony Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester Exhibition space is now available to book for Manchester’s leading security exhibition and conference, which continues to grow from strength to strength as the event celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with the Manchester City Centre Crime Prevention Panel and Greater Manchester...

Dutch Security and Justice Minister Ivo Willem Opstelten to give keynote presentation at ASIS Europe 2014

ASIS Europe 2014 will cover a wide range of security issues in 44 high-level educational sessions ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Ivo Willem Opstelten, Security and Justice Minister of The Netherlands will give a keynote presentation during the opening plenary on 2 April at ASIS Europe 2014. The ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition is set to take place in The Hague, Netherlands on 1-3...

AlliedBarton Security Services hires over 5,000 military veterans and reservists

AlliedBarton increased its military hiring efforts by 12% in 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, hired more than 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2013, fully supporting their Hire Our Heroes initiatives. To reach military hiring goals, AlliedBarton works closely with military organisations such as the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency established to develop...

SANS Europe to offer four information security training courses in Belgium

SANS SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking prepares students to conduct successful penetration testing SANS Europe will offer four information security training courses in Belgium this February covering network penetration testing, forensic investigations, intrusion detection and security essentials. SANS Brussels 2014 runs from Monday the 17th till Saturday the 22nd of February 2014 at the Renaissance Brussels Hotel. Brussels will host SANS SEC503: Intrusio...

G4S Technology launches new range of HD network cameras at Intersec Dubai 2014

The cameras all integrate into G4S Technology’s Symmetry Security Management System G4S Technology has launched a new range of high definition network cameras at the 16th edition of INTERSEC. G4S Technology is the technology arm of Middle East’s largest multi-solution security provider G4S. These cameras mark a notable progress in the ability of security surveillance cameras to form part of an integrated security system. There are nine cameras in the new range de...

AxxonSoft to exhibit its video management software solutions at Intersec Dubai 2014

Visitors will have a chance to see the latest major innovation to the Axxon Next VMS: Interactive 3D Map AxxonSoft will showcase the brand new technologies hot off its R&D lab at Intersec Dubai 2014. First and foremost, the highlight of their exhibit will undoubtedly be the cutting edge Axxon Next video management software (VMS). The free version of this VMS for up to 16 cameras and 1 Tb storage made quite a splash on the market last year and now around 500 powered by Axxo...

Mission 500 and World Vision host charitable event at Pelco facility in Clovis, California

Pelco announced that Mission 500 has been selected as its new flagship charity Mission 500 was featured at two important industry events during the final week of November 2013. At the Pelco by Schneider Electric World Vision Kisongo Experience tour on November 19, Mission 500 and World Vision, a humanitarian organisation dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice, pr...

FSL to exhibit its fire suppression systems at Intersec Dubai 2014

Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to discuss the full range of products with FSL representatives FSL, the UK-based expert in fire suppression system manufacturing and service provision, will be exhibiting at Intersec in Dubai between 19th and 21st January. FSL, a new force in active fire protection, provides a wide range of inert and chemical gas suppression systems and places customer service at the very heart of its business. In addition, and to complement the...

British Security Industry Association and Jobcentre Plus jointly launch "Security Works: Scotland" project

Trevor Elliott, Director of Manpower and Membership Services at the BSIA, took part in the launch event Security companies in Scotland are raising the profile of security as a viable career choice for jobseekers in a new project launched recently. Launched via teleconference and involving over 100 participants from across Scotland, "Security Works: Scotland" is a joint project between the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and Jobcentre Plus, part of the Department...

LTV Europe signs distribution agreement with ZMAX

The agreement will allow ZMAX to distribute LTV’s range of products starting Q1/2014 Konstantin Peselev, Managing Director of LTV Europe GmbH, and Balazs Magyar, Owner of ZMAX Kft, have reached an agreement between the two companies for the distribution of the full range of LTV’s products by the Hungarian based electronic security company starting 2014 Q1.