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Safe City Test Bed includes development and live testing of innovative technologies and advanced analytics Cassidian, a worldwide leader in defence and security solutions, together with its local partner NCS, has been awarded the Safe City Test Bed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Singapore Economic Development Board (SEDB). The test bed project, a research and development initiative, will be established and trialed in Singapore. It includes the development and live te...

Hikvision has introduced a series of online distance learning training modules to assist dealers, installers, system integrators get up to speed on the latest technology built into Hikvision video surveillance products. Three online training modules, which are available free of charge to Hikvision customers, allow participants in their own time to learn how to achieve maximum advantage from the innovative features built into the company’s cameras, DVRs and software. Established in 2001,...

Successful students are awarded an Edexcel accredited BTEC Level 5 Professional Award in Security Management The Security Institute, the UK’s largest membership body for security professionals, has reported phenomenal levels of interest in its pioneering Diploma in Security Management, proving that the image, perception and importance of the industry is at an all time high. A key part of its on-going commitment to raising professional standards, the Security Institute&r...

The product portfolio includes mission equipment for HALE systems and MALE systems such as HERON-1 system Cassidian will present unmanned aerial systems (UAS) of all sizes and for a diverse range of tasks at the DWT Unmanned Vehicles Forum, to be held at the Stadthalle Bonn/Bad Godesberg on 28 and 29 May 2013. "Already, the product offerings in the field of unmanned aerial systems can not only execute a broad spectrum of tasks in the military sector - civil use is conceivable...

BSIA's lone worker guide includes information on best practice, employers’ legal obligations and relevant British Standards Demand for lone worker protection services by the UK’s transport sector is set to increase this year as employees face continued risk from physical violence, armed robbery and verbal threats, research carried out by the newly-launched Lone Worker Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed. More than six million p...

The SIA Government Summit is a premier annual public policy conference in the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced recently that Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) will be a keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. Congressman Michael T. McCaul R-TX) i...

In 2012, Mission 500 reached its original goal of 500 sponsored children around the world Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is proud to announce it has created new Advisory and Executive Boards comprised of a strong team of Security Industry leaders. They include: Advisory Board: Don Erickson – CEO, Security Industry Association Herve Fages – Senior V...

Baroness Henig has over six years of expertise from the Security Industry Authority The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Baroness Ruth Henig as the Association’s Special Advisor on regulatory change. Working alongside the BSIA’s leadership, the former SIA Chairman will support the Association’s active public affairs programme to represent the interests of the BSIA and its members in Parliament, and also a...

The companies won awards in the fields of CCTV equipment, security guarding and lone worker protection Three members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are celebrating after scooping prestigious IFSEC & FIREX Awards, which were presented in a glittering ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Bosch Security Systems, Kings Security Systems and Guardian 24 won awards for their innovative solutions in the fields of CCTV equipment, security guarding...

Warren Associates represents Middle Atlantic for the Security Market in some regions of the United States Middle Atlantic Products presented Warren Associates with the Security Sales Representative of the Year Award at a sales meeting prior to ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas. Asked to comment, Middle Atlantic Regional Sales Director Whitt Adams said, “Warren Associates worked very hard on our ViewPoint furniture line last year and were rewarded with several large opportuniti...

Keith Bloodworth, CEO of CNL Software, discussed the trends that are driving the uptake of PSIM technology  CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, led several key sessions on subjects including the future of PSIM, the role of PSIM within Safe City frameworks and innovation within physical security. Learning lessons from the London Olympics, regional activities such as presidential debates and celebratory events through t...

Anthony Pearlgood, Chairman of BSIA’s Information Destruction Section, will be showing the section’s first official promotional video The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Information Destruction Section is pleased to announce the official line up of its annual Information Destruction Conference and Exhibition. The popular event is due to take place on Wednesday 5th June at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham and boasts an exciting line...

The survey reveals increasing focus on integration technologies, improved collaboration and information sharing VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software,  is previewing findings from its second annual EMEA Security Survey at IFSEC International 2013.  This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals from public sector, corporate enterprise and national government organisations reveals an in...

Programme participants will develop a strategic understanding of the role of security management WHO: ASIS International IE Business School WHAT: Effective Management for Security Professionals ASIS International and Madrid-based IE Business School, one of Europe’s leading business schools, will deliver Effective Management for Security Professionals. This four-day executive education programme has been customised to introduce mid-to-senior level security practition...

The team set off to cycle between Corps Security’s 12 mainland branches throughout UK A team of generous volunteers from Corps Security has completed the 760-mile “Tour de Corps” cycle across the UK in just one week. The five-strong team led by National Account Sales Manager, Rob Hill, hit the streets in aid of the Commando Spirit Appeal, which aims to raise £1m for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) by 2014. Rob and his crew set off to c...

The new features for events this year include Intelligent Buildings and Global Meetings Programme IFSEC International and FIREX International the world’s largest security and fire exhibition’s, opened the doors to the security and fire industry for what will be another outstanding year at the NEC, Birmingham. With over ten education theatres and 240 seminars sessions, visitors will have a wealth of opportunity to get to grips with what is hot in the industry right...

IFSEC International 2014 will see Security & Fire Installer Live, an annual installer programme, launch for the first time Following the announcement in February that IFSEC International and FIREX International will change location for 2014, the organisers of the event, UBM Live announced that all the major players will be making the move to London’s ExCeL from 17-19 June 2014. Over 75 leading brands from across the security and fire industry will be represented inc...

Over 510 exhibitors displayed their surveillance, access control and integrated security solutions  The 16th edition of Secutech was held from 24 – 26 April 2013 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan and attracted 25,807 visitors from 100 countries and regions. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the three-day show is an annual international exhibition and conference for the electronic security, info security, fire & safety sectors. T...

AlliedBarton’s company-wide military hiring program, Hire Our HeroesSM, is an essential part of its recruiting strategy AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that Chris McCann, Recruiter and Trainer, Midwest Region, Minneapolis, MN, was awarded the Patriotic Civilian Service Award from the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces (EPAF). “This award represents the highest aw...

The new EXgarde 4.1 version of integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi’s access control software features integration with Milestone’s Enterprise and Corporate video management software. From a single IP-enabled access portal, security operators are able to use EXgarde 4.1’s Explorer to directly monitor CCTV feeds via Milestone’s XProtect Corporate or Enterprise software range, tagging events and using Video Verification – whilst also controlling the physica...

BSIA's Lone Worker section will feature the election for the section's inaugural Chairman The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade body representing the UK's private security industry - has revealed its activity plan for this year's IFSEC International exhibition and conference, which takes place in Birmingham in less than one week's time (13 – 16 May 2013). Relationship building is at the heart of the BSIA's activities at the show, with a series of...

Datacard Group received the recognition at the annual Gold Key Awards gala Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced it has received six 2013 Silver Key Awards from the Colorado Chapter of the Business Marketing Association. The recognition took place at the annual Gold Key Awards gala Friday, April 26, 2013, at The Seawall Ballroom in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Datacard Group was recognised for its br...

The five new branches are located in Colorado and Arkansas TRI-ED Distribution continues to expand its North American footprint with the addition of five new branches in Denver, Centennial, Grand Junction and Colorado Springs, CO and Little Rock, AR. These locations will also specialise as TRI-ED Data Solutions Centers and stock a complete breadth of connectivity and low voltage products.   TRI-ED, through its select Data Solutions Centers, will offer dealers and integra...

As part of the commitment to continued enhancement of its customer care strategy, Stanley Security Solutions - one of the leading security providers in the UK - is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative ‘eServices’ in the UK. eServices enables customers for the first time to access real time, unedited information on their accounts from anywhere in the world, 24/7*. This approach allows customers to gain invaluable and immediate security information, including the products...

Allied Barton was honoured on April 29, 2013 at the Jones Lang LaSalle Reception & Awards Dinner in Texas AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named a 2012 Jones Lang LaSalle Supplier of Distinction Award recipient. This honour was presented on April 29, 2013, at the Jones Lang LaSalle Reception & Awards Dinner in Austin, Texas. "AlliedBarton strives to be a true partner for our clients," explai...

The new additions include Nicole Beauchamp, Todd Harrington, Jeff Munson, Alfred Gallegos, Brittany Almy, Hilary Pogarch and Matthew Kostinas  Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced the newest addition to the Brivo sales team, Nicole Beauchamp. Nicole will provide expert support to the Northeast region—ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY and NJ. She brings over 11 years of business management and sales experience and offers e...

Ralf Kannefass will also be a member of Cassidian’s Executive Committee Cassidian’s new Head of Programmes has been named as Ralf Kannefass (45). As part of his function, Kannefass will also be a member of Cassidian’s Executive Committee. The appointment will come into effect as of 1 June. Bernhard Gerwert, CEO of Cassidian, stated: “I’m pleased to welcome Ralf Kannefass to Cassidian. He possesses international expertise in large programmes manag...

Stephen Phipson will coordinate the interaction between the Government and the UK's private security industry The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Home Office’s appointment of Stephen Phipson as the new Director of Security Industry Engagement in its Office for Security and Counter Terrorism. This announcement comes as a result of last year’s publication of a white paper relating to defence and security, entitled New Security through T...

Octavian arranged 50 security officers to undertake the session delivered by Nottinghamshire Police In keeping with its successful track record of proactive personal development, further staff members at leading security provider Octavian Security have been trained in counter-terrorism measures and crime prevention. The company, which provides protection to businesses, sites and people across the UK, arranged for more than 50 Security Officers to undertake the specialist sess...

G4S officers were recognised for their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset Recently, G4S security officers were presented with the prestigious BSIA Award for Best Regional Team (South West) in recognition of their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset. At the on-site presentation Trevor Elliott, the BSIA’s Director of Manpower and Membership Services, handed the award to Luke Pearce, popular G4S senior team leader at H...