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Hikvision announces Central Security Distribution (CSD) as its authorised distributor for the Australian market

CSD will be offering the complete range of Hikvision’s products and solutions to the Australian market Hikvision, the global leader of video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Central Security Distribution (CSD) as its authorised distributor for the Australian market. From now on, CSD will be offering the complete range of Hikvision’s products and solutions to the market. “CSD is renowned for its strong focus on cu...

BSIA survey reveals private security industry as ideal career path for ex-armed forces personnel

Training Providers Section of BSIA will provide the basic training requirements for those wishing to work in security A recent survey of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) members has revealed that the private security industry can be an ideal career path for ex-armed forces personnel, with 88.2% of respondents confirming that they already have, or have had, ex-armed forces personnel working within their organisation. The private security sector is an exciting and g...

IP UserGroup to host IP-in-Action LIVE 2013 in Guadalajara, Mexico

The event will feature educational presentations and the latest IP security products IP UserGroup Latin America will host the next security technology event IP-in-Action LIVE, the event will take place in Guadalajara - Mexico on Thursday, September 12 2013. Date: Thursday, September 12 2013 Time: 8.30am - 6pm Venue: Fiesta Americana Guadalajara Hotel Address: Av. Aurelio Aveces No. 225, Vallarta Poniente, C.P 44110, Guadalajara, México Located in the economic and f...

AlliedBarton Security Services to host workplace violence prevention seminar

The seminar will take place at the U.S. Bank Plaza, 220 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and HR Plus, a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening, will host a free workplace violence prevention seminar on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The seminar will take place at the U.S. Bank Plaza, 220 S. 6th Street, Mi...

AlliedBarton Security Services to “Pay it forward” at the 2013 IACLEA conference

AlliedBarton is sponsoring the "Winners Circle" at IACLEA 2013 to facilitate dialogue concerning campus safety AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will "pay it forward" at the 2013 International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) conference by donating trade show furniture and accessories to the Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs. Backside Learning Center...

Tavcom’s security system training courses made available for Australian professionals

The training courses cover a diverse range of subjects including CCTV, IP & networks, intruder, access control products A new purpose built training centre in Granville is providing installers, operators, managers and designers of electronic security systems with a wide range of Tavcom accredited training courses which cover a diverse range of subjects including CCTV, IP & networks, control room, intruder, electro-technical and access control products and technologies....

ComNet introduces CNVETX1 video encoder/decoder for extreme weather conditions

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a video encoder/decoder designed for those applications where temperature extremes, vibration, shock, voltage transients, and humidity with condensation are present. The all-new CNVETX1 video encoder/decoder is industrially hardened for use in the most extreme operating environments. The CNVETX1 is a single channel video encoder or decoder. It acc...

Security Excellence Awards 2013 opens its nomination process

Organised by UBM Live, the security awards are designed to honour the best professionals, projects, and processes The nomination process for the 2013 Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, is now open. Celebrating its 15th year in 2013, this highly prestigious industry awards scheme is specifically designed to commend and honour the very best professionals, projects and processes which both the UK and international security sectors have to offer. There’s a...

BSIA's Vacant Property Protection Group develops detailed guide on best practice to help secure vacant properties

Simon Alderson, Chairman of Vacant Property Protection Group, summarises six key actions to help protect vacant properties In light of recent squatting protests in London ahead of next week’s G8 Summit, Simon Alderson, Chairman of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Vacant Property Protection Group and Commercial Director for BSIA member Vacant Property Specialists, is warning owners of vacant commercial properties to be on heightened alert. “...

Mint Security urges businesses to be vigilant when it comes to fire safety

A fire alarm system must be designed in accordance with a thorough, complete and approved risk assessment of a workplace Mint Security is encouraging businesses across the country to be vigilant when it comes to fire safety, and get their fire alarms serviced appropriately to prevent fires and increase staff safety in the workplace. Research from the Communities and Local Government Fire Statistics bureau has found that between 2010 and 2011, there were 24,900 fires recorded i...

Clarion Events adds new show AMBITION to its UK Defence & Security portfolio

The addition of AMBITION will provide a dedicated crisis response management element to the existing Counter Terror Expo Global events company Clarion Events has added a new show to its UK Defence & Security portfolio in the shape of AMBITION, the major national annual event for NHS ambulance services, their suppliers and partner agencies, which Clarion are looking to co-locate alongside Counter Terror Expo and Forensics Europe Expo, 29 – 30 April 2014. The addition...

Stanley Security announces strategic partnership with SenTech EAS Corporation

As part of the partnership, STANLEY will market and support SenTech products to customers seeking an integrated EAS solution STANLEY Security (Stanley), a leading national security integrator, announces its strategic partnership with SenTech EAS Corporation, a leading supplier of EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) systems, tags, labels and accessories. As part of this partnership, STANLEY will market and support SenTech products to customers seeking an integrated EAS soluti...

HR Plus to present Share It Forward: Best Practices for Hiring Military at SHRM Conference and Exposition

The SHRM Conference and Exposition will be held at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL HR Plus, www.hrplus.com, a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for employment and background screening, and a division of AlliedBarton Security Services, will present "Share It Forward: Best Practices for Hiring Military" at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference and Exposition. The SHRM Conference will be held at the McCormick Place Convention C...

Nedap partners participate in latest training week in United Arab Emirates

With AEOS training, Nedap promotes the exchange of knowledge aimed at optimised security processes Leading Security Management manufacturer, Nedap has recently featured its renowned AEOS training at its training facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis, United Arab Emirates. Nedap partners from within the GCC region participated in this training week to acquire the required certifications for their engineers and sales consultants. “We like to keep our partner network up to date...

Firetide appoints John McCool as president and CEO

McCool has led product development teams at SynOptics, NeXT Computer and Advanced Micro Devices Firetide Inc., the technology leader in next-generation wireless mesh networking, announced the appointment of Cisco veteran John McCool as president and CEO. McCool comes to Firetide from Cisco, where he was CTO and SVP of Cisco’s Global Enterprise Segment and led the “borderless networks” initiative, which accounted for one-third of Cisco’s $46 billion sale...

Europa wins Guarding Gold medal for highest security standards by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI)

The medal was presented to Europa by NSI Chief Executive, Jeff Little Europa has been recognised for its commitment to working to the highest security standards after being presented with a prestigious Guarding Gold medal by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). As a result, the Salford-based integrated services provider is now within the top 5% of UK companies operating under the scheme. The uniquely numbered medal was presented to Europa by NSI Chief Executive, Jeff Li...

Retail Asia Expo 2013 to take place at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

More than 150 local and international suppliers will showcase their latest technologies and solutions at the event Retail Asia Expo, one of the most influential retail trade fairs in Asia, will take place from 4-6 June 2013 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Now in its fifth year, Retail Asia Expo continues to explore the opportunities and challenges inherent in more competitive and customer-centric retail environment. The event is an ideal opportunity for retaile...

MDSL to supply its TEM Enterprise solutions to major Swiss bank

MDSL will be supplying its high-end solution as a outsourced service to match the client’s multi-national requirements MDSL, the leading provider of global Telecom Expense Management (TEM) and Market Data Management (MDM) solutions, has been selected by a major Swiss bank, with offices in over 50 countries and branches in every major financial center world-wide, to provide it with a full set of TEM services. MDSL will be supplying its high-end Smart TEM Enterprise solut...

Pyronix employees to participate in cycle ride to raise money for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust

The 3 days cycle ride will start from Canterbury in the South of England, to Aachen in Western Germany Pyronix employees Gary Rogers, Andy Tuck, Laurence Kenny and Iain Hall, along with Tony Streams from Enterprise Security will be taking up the challenge to cycle from Canterbury in the South of England, to Aachen in Western Germany in just 3 days! The cycle ride, which marks the 21st anniversary of when Enterprise Security first started trading, is a 237 mile trip which will...

Cassidian awarded Safe City Test Bed project by Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs and SEDB

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 introduces series of online training modules with support from Tavcom

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,...

The Security Institute reports success of its Diploma qualification for industry professionals

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...

Cassidian presents unmanned aerial systems at DWT Unmanned Vehicles Forum

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 produces guide on lone worker protection for transport sector employers

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...

SIA Government Summit to feature Congressman Michael McCaul as keynote speaker

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...

Mission 500 forms new advisory and executive board comprising a team of security industry leaders

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...

BSIA appoints Baroness Henig as Association’s Special Advisor on regulatory change

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...

BSIA member companies win 2013 IFSEC & FIREX Awards for innovative solutions

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...

Middle Atlantic Products presents Warren Associates with Security Sales Representative of the Year Award

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...

CNL Software leads discussion on future and role of PSIM at IFSEC 2013

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...