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Mission 500 to launch aggressive integrated marketing campaign in January

This 5K run/2K walk will take place at ISC West on March 29, 2012Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is launching an aggressive integrated marketing campaign beginning in January 2012 media. For the first time, Mission 500's media partners have joined in offering their support in the form of over US$125,000 in print and electronic media placements to support this important cause.  M...

State Inspectorate of Technogenic Safety of Ukraine includes KIPS in work strategy to enhance public security

KIPS is a leading security and protection exhibition in Kiev, UkraineThe State Inspectorate of Technogenic Safety of Ukraine has officially included the 2nd Kiev International Protection and Security (KIPS) Exhibition as part of their work strategy to enhance public security for 2012.KIPS is a leading security and protection exhibition which will be held on the 29 February  - 2 March 2012 at the IEC in Kiev, Ukraine. The State Inspectorate has assigned the Ukrainian Union for Fire and Tech...

Octavian Security just one point short of the top ten per cent of security providers in the UK

The company's rating of 94 points places it ahead of the majority of other security contractors in the country Octavian Security has been ranked just one point short of the top ten per cent of security providers in the UK, in the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, operated by the Security Industry Authority. The scheme aims to raise performance standards within the private security sector.   The company's rating of 94 points places it well ahead of the majority of other security contra...

Siemens hosts MESA’s first official Global Education Program

The program will be held on 25 and 26 January at the Siemens offices in NurenburgMESA International, the global MES industry organisation is pleased to announce the first official Global Education Program to be held in the German language. The event will be held on 25 and 26 January at the Siemens offices in Nurenburg.A Certificate of Awareness will be awarded to successful delegates who will have the right to publish the official GEP logo on their business cards and email signatures. MESA Inte...

Senstar continues to demonstrate leadership in perimeter intrusion detection security market

 Senstar has developed long term relationships across the globe selling its buried cable and microwaveSenstar Corporation ("Senstar" or the "Company"), recently announced that it has recently booked over $950,000 in orders in Canada and Australia, continuing to demonstrate leadership in the market for perimeter intrusion detection security for Correctional Facilities.Senstar has developed long?term relationships across the globe selling its buried cable, microwave a...

SALTO strengthens its UK sales team with new appointment

David Hill has been appointed as Area Sales Manager for the South and South East of EnglandSALTO Systems, world leaders in advanced wire free and wireless access control solutions, has further strengthened its UK sales team with a key new appointment. In response to increasing demand for its state-of-the-art access technology, products and solutions from an ever growing base of end users, David Hill has been appointed to the position of Area Sales Manager for the South and South East of Eng...

Panasonic, Samsung, SanDisk, Sony and Toshiba to collaborate on new content protection technology

  The five companies believe this technology will enable various HD content applications Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SanDisk Corporation, Sony Corporation and Toshiba Corporation recently announced that they have reached an agreement in principle to collaborate on a new content protection technology for flash memory cards such as SD Cards and various storage devices. Under the "Next Generation Secure Memory Initiative," the five companies will sta...

TETRA world Congress 2012 to witness number of security related events

 TETRA continues to offer the best end-to-end solution for Critical CommunicationsThe busy agenda for the TETRA World Congress 2012 is currently under development and taking shape. The programme will incorporate many new conference features, including interviews, debates, innovative networking options and social events to make sure that you leave the Congress fully enlightened and with as many new contacts as possible. I thought that now would be a good time to send you some information on...

AMG hires Thandi St Leger to expand market share

Thandi joins AMG with a strong background in sales and marketingAMG Systems Ltd. announces that Ms Thandi St Leger has joined the International Business Development team with the view to expand their market share and increase focus in specific market verticals. Thandi joins AMG with a strong background in sales & marketing as well as International executive recruitment experience within Oil and Gas and Construction environments. "I am delighted that Thandi has joined our Sales Team&qu...

Wireless communication service provider Sonardyne acquires Marine MARSS Ltd.

MARSS has led a pan-European team of research and military institutesSonardyne is pleased to announce the acquisition of MARSS Ltd, a high technology marine company with operations in the UK, Monaco and Italy. The Company is run by founder Johannes Pinl and supported by the European Union security directive. MARSS has led a pan-European team of research and military institutes, legislative bodies and commercial operators in the development of innovative command and control solutions for vessel...

INSIDE Secure and CorFire join forces to roll out NFC applications

 INSIDE Secure and CorFire have joined hands to speed up the rollout of NFC  CorFire(TM), the industry-leading mobile commerce business of SK C&C USA, and INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, announced an agreement that promises to accelerate the rollout of NFC applications by ensuring that INSIDE Secure's portfolio of MicroRead(R) and SecuRead(R) NFC solutions, as well as its Open NFC(TM) protocol stack, are interoperable...

Security Regulation Alliance reinforces its support for new regulatory regime for the security industry

 A presentation made by Alliance chairman, James Kelly, reflected on the progress made by the AllianceThe newly-rebranded Security Regulation Alliance, celebrated its one year anniversary by reinforcing its support for a new regulatory regime for the security industry at this week's Security Industry Authority (SIA) Stakeholder Conference in Sheffield.A presentation made by Alliance Chairman, James Kelly, reflected on the progress made by the Alliance, alongside the SIA and government...

Matrox and Trenton launch three new Trenton video wall controllers with Matrox Mura

Matrox Graphics Inc. and Trenton Systems recently announced three new Trenton video wall controllers, tested and validated for use with Matrox Mura™ MPX display wall controller boards. A single Mura MPX PCI Express x16 board facilitates video switching, signal conversion, scaling and de-interlacing across four inputs and four outputs, while combining multiple Mura MPX boards in a single Trenton system simplifies hardware required for larger video wall, digital signage & corporate...

Legic introduces contactless smart locking systems for Asia

Based on a new partnership with LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology, Hong Kong based BQ Smart System expands its product portfolio of electronic locking systems. From now on, contactless locks for office, hotel and home installations will also be available with the innovative LEGIC advant technology. The new product developments can be understood in response to an ever-increasing demand for flexible and convenient solutions for personal identificat...

Surveillance solutions provider CBC makes further investment within its customer support operation

The move includes a commitment by CBC to higher levels of staff training across the company Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) is making a significant further investment within its customer support operation, which looks after the company's clients in both Britain and international markets, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The move includes a commitment by CBC to higher levels of staff training across the company, with one immediate example being the compa...

Idesco’s Access 8 AH upgraded to 2.0 supports PROX technology reader

Whether one's a supplier, system integrator, installer or consultant, the challenge of finding an alternative PROX technology reader has been made a little easier. Idesco's Access 8 AH, upgraded to 2.0, is a low frequency (125 kHz) technology reader that not only reliably supports PROX technology but also comes in an enviably wide variety of sturdy housing and user interface options. The Access 8 AHpin 2.0 sports a pin pad for settings requiring higher security and Access 8 AH 2.0 conveniently a...

BSIA hosts roundtable meeting to discuss role of private sector in security services

The wider issue of elected Police and Crime Commisioners was also discussedThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted a lively roundtable meeting in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (22nd November), bringing together Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to discuss the future of policing and the role of the private sector in delivering essential services. Chaired by Aidan Burley MP, the discussion generated a lively debate that took into account the benefits and...

Octavian awarded membership of British Parking Association car park security scheme

 Octavian Security has been awarded membership of the British Parking Association for car park securityOctavian Security has been awarded membership of the British Parking Association's Approved Operator Scheme for car park security in the UK. The scheme is awarded to BPA members that are involved with parking enforcement services on private land or in unregulated public car parks.   Member companies are recommended for working on private or unregulated space, and operate in accordanc...

INSIDE Secure and IDT collaborate to offer single-package secure microcontroller and oscillator solution

The solution significantly reduces the bill of materials when designing USB tokens for authenticationINSIDE Secure and Integrated Device Technology recently announced that the two companies have collaborated to bring to market a compact, single-package secure microcontroller and oscillator solution that significantly reduces the bill of materials when designing USB tokens for authentication and digital signatures.  Available now in different package standards (SOIC8 or QFN20), the INSIDE/I...

Inside Secure introduces NFC based security chips for high-end consumer products

INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, introduced the VaultIC150, a low-cost and compact turnkey NFC-based security solution designed for embedding into high-end consumer or luxury products that are often targeted by counterfeiters and cloners.By incorporating the VaultIC150 in their products, manufacturers of high-end consumer products (handbags, wine, watches, etc.) and consumables can track their products through distribution and retai...

Cryptography Research and Mikron announce agreement regarding use of CRI’s patents in Mikron products

CRI has developed a portfolio of over 55 patents covering countermeasures to DPA attacksCryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus, and Mikron JSC (Mikron), a division of SITRONICS JSC, recently announced they have signed a license agreement regarding the use of CRI's patents in Mikron products, including Mikron's secure integrated circuits. Incorporation of CRI's patented technology can protect Mikron's tamper-resistant products against differential power analysis (DPA) and relate...

3DX-RAY signs contract to supply small vehicle x-ray inspection systems to the Middle East

The SVXi systems will be used as a part of a project to secure entrances3DX-RAY, the x-ray inspection specialist, has announced recently that it has signed a new £1,460,000 contract to supply four of its SVXi small vehicle x-ray inspection systems to a customer in the Middle East. The SVXi systems will be used as part of a project to secure entrances to a city that has recently been under threat from terrorist activity. The threat of insurgents and IEDs is still prevalent and each system...

Samsung Electronics joins OSPT Alliance to develop commercialised semiconductor products

  The open standard policy of the OPST alliance raises the value of transit fare collection system The Open Standard for Public Transport (OSPT) Alliance recently announced that Samsung Electronics has joined the OSPT Alliance. As a full member of the Alliance, Samsung will pursue the development of commercialised semiconductor products for building next-generation transit fare collection systems based on the CIPURSE™ open security standard."We are pleased to join OS...

Mission 500 seeks applicants for the 2012 Mission 500 CSR during ISC West in Las Vegas

 The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR Award is to honour companies in the security industry Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2012 Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award and Humanitarian Awards. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on March 29, 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas.The purpose of the Mission 500 CSR A...

LEGIC develops LEGIC MMT to improve security for Mifare-based environments

LEGIC will provide security components to enable its customers to offer solutionsLEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading provider of contactless smart card technology for people ID solutions is developing LEGIC MMT to improve security and convenience also for Mifare-based environments.LEGIC will provide security components to enable its customers to offer solutions which comply with the requirements of the technical guideline TR-03126-5 of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). A f...

INSIDE Secure to showcase security solutions at CARTES and IDentification 2011

The INSIDE booth will display a broad array of secure solutions INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, recently announced that it will showcase its family of secure solutions at CARTES and IDentification 2011 for applications that range from payment and smart card readers to anti-counterfeiting, e-health and devfNFC handset integration. The INSIDE booth will display a broad array of secure solutions and demonstrate INS...

BSIA suggests VIPs to secure Close Protection for their visit to the UK for high-profile 2012 events

  BSIA's Close Protection section is recommending that VIPs choose a company belonging to the AssociationWith less than nine months to go until the UK celebrates several high-profile events including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, time is fast running out for visiting VIPs and visiting dignitaries to secure Close Protection for their visit to the UK. As many thousands of individuals prepare for their arrival in London, the British Security...

Synectics to showcase latest security solutions at the Synectics Technology Roadshows 2011

Attendees will have the chance to hear from industry experts on key topicsSynectics is taking to the road this month, to showcase its latest security solutions and provide insight into future technologies, alongside a number of key industry partners.The Synectics Technology Roadshows 2011, hosted in partnership with AMG Systems, Axis Communications, Eyevis UK, Gallagher Security (Europe) Ltd and Intech Solutions have been specifically developed to provide consultants and end-users with an exclus...

Elmdene security products pioneer appoints new sales manager

 Elmdene has appointed Jessica Barbaro as its new Regional Sales Manager for Europe SouthInnovative electronic fire and security products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC announces the appointment of Jessica Barbaro as its new Regional Sales Manager for Europe South.In her role Jessica will be responsible for supporting Elmdene's wide-ranging commercial activities across Southern Europe, liaising with existing customers and identifying...

Xtralis’ ADPRO iTrace brings remote surveillance to the palm of one’s hand

Xtralis', the leading innovator of very early warning safety and security solutions, recently announced the immediate availability of ADPRO iTrace, an iPhone app that brings remote surveillance to the palm of your hand.  ADPRO iTrace allows users to connect to their on-site ADPRO FastTrace 2 surveillance system and display live camera images on their iPhone. The app works with Apple iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S devices, and connects to all versions of FastTrace 2 (Lite, Hybrid, and Hybrid TX). Wi...