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Latest News - Published 26th February 2009

The new edition of RUSSEC – inaugural security Summit – is scheduled for April 2009.

The Summit will take place in UK in Oxford, hotel Eynsham Hall 22-24 April.

Last year the Summit was organized also in UK near Windsor: the carefully qualified Russian delegates, who included representatives from Lukoil, Russian Railways and Nizhnekamskneftekhim, enjoyed one-on-one meetings with representatives from top European security providers with a view to developing mutually beneficial business relationships.
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Insolvencies in the UK Security market set to soar:

How to avoid the common mistakes a failing company makes
Restructuring specialists believe the number of UK insolvencies will soar by 55% towards the end of 2009, more than double the number before the credit crunch. However, a new analysis by business intelligence analysts Plimsoll Publishing, suggests that it’s not too late to save many of the 163 UK Security companies rated as being at high risk of failure. However the new report comes with a warning: if these 163 companies rated as danger are to survive, they must start to fix their problems now.
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CHUBB RANKED STRONGEST UK BUSINESS SUPERBRAND,

SUPPORT SERVICES SECTOR, 2009

Chubb has been awarded the strongest brand in the Support Services sector, and an impressive 12 th place overall in the prestigious Business Superbrands 2009 survey of the UK’s strongest business brands, compiled by The Centre for Brand Analysis. Internet giant Google secures top ranking overall for the second year in a row.
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Access Control

Paxton Access’ Best-selling Net2 Secures Conquest Hospital

Based on a gently sloping site, the 16-year-old Conquest Hospital is a modern District General Hospital in Hastings. In 2002 Conquest merged with Eastbourne Hospital to form East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust. The busy Trust serves the population of East Sussex and employs over 5000 staff.

When the hospital’s access system failed in 2007 the cost of installing a new system by their current provider was too high. Security Manager, John Kirk investigated installing the Net2 access control system from Paxton Access.
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Ireland West Airport Knock Airport Invests in SALTO Access Control

Ireland West Airport Knock has chosen its SALTO XS4 access control system to provide advanced security management.

Ireland West Airport Knock is Ireland’s fourth international airport and features modern passenger and commercial facilities as well as extensive aircraft operation areas. Operating 24 hours a day,

7 days a week and servicing in excess of 629 000 passengers per year, the Airport is the main international air access gateway for the West, North West and Midland regions of Ireland.
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HID Global Asure ID® 2009 Revolutionizes Card Personalization Software

Ease-of-use and intuitive functionality makes badging simpler and faster. HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the launch of Asure ID® 2009 card personalization software.
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Alarm Systems

SIA Passport Certificate Scheme for SSAIB

The long awaited SSAIB Passport Certificate Scheme has now been formally launched for SIA Approved Contractor Scheme accreditation.

From the 1 st April 2009 Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) approval via the Passport Certificate route will be available to firms from SSAIB.
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Cooper Security Announces Long Term - Commitment to Service

Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire , January 22, 2009 – Cooper Security has committed to a new 10 year lease on its facility at Vantage Point Business Village in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire.

The new agreement coincides with a considerable investment in the site, which will house a dedicated customer service and training facility, a state-of-the-art R&D and product development department and a sales and marketing office.

This latest announcement comes only five months after the launch of the first in a new range of panels, the i-on16, which has proven to be a huge step forward in domestic radio technology. Additionally, the touchpoint partner programme is now delivering faster and more effective technical support to over 2,000 UK alarm installers.
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Biometrics

Biometric Security Protects Blackburn Children
Fernhurst Court Nursery in Blackburn has installed a ‘Fingerprint Entry’ biometric access system to protect children and nursery staff. Owners specified the biometric locks to raise security while making access easier for carers and parents.
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Bomb & Threat Detection

A mobile dual-purpose x-ray bomb and threat detection system for public events

3DX-RAY is launching a major addition to FlatScan-TPXi - its state-of-the-art, portable bomb and threat detection system. Flatscan-POD allows Flatscan-TPXi to be used as a baggage screening cabinet as well as retaining its use as a fully portable x-ray system. It is ideal for checking bags as they are carried in to public arenas or events, and also for emergency use x-raying suspect bags, cases and parcels that have been left unattended.
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Cameras

Samsung Techwin Introduce SSNRII Network Camera

Samsung Techwin has launched a new SSNRII Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) camera designed to take full advantage of Video over IP technology.

The SNC-570 has a dual codec which enables simultaneous real-time transmission of both MPEG-4 and JPEG images.

Peter Ainsworth, product manager for Samsung Techwin, explains the benefits; “The SNC-570 allows different users at separate locations on a network to choose how they may wish to view live images captured by the camera.
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A NEW COVERT OPERATION CAMERA KIT FROM MEL SECURE SYSTEMS

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer ofCTV surveillance and security solutions, has launched a new Covert Operation Camera Kit. This high performance wireless solution utilises COFDM H.264 and UHF telemetry transmission to deliver significantly improved picture quality and more than double the range of other systems in any mobile or fixed covert application.The kit includes mini and standard prism cameras that can be easily concealed for both indoor and outdoor operations. They can be mounted either on top or on the side of lamp posts to reduce street clutter and avoid alerting people that CCTV is in operation.
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HONEYWELL RELEASES EXPANDED LINE OF value-added CAMERAS

New Performance Series Includes Comprehensive Line of

Bullet Cameras and Mini-Domes
RUNCORN, UK February 16, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today released its Performance Series, the latest addition to the company’s extensive portfolio of security cameras. The Performance Series includes new lines of indoor and indoor/outdoor mini-domes as well as bullet cameras, many with infrared (IR) illumination. The line is ideal for organisations looking for cost-effective surveillance for their security systems.
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Clothing & Equipment

Connexion2 Identicom Models with GPS
Connexion2, manufacturer of the award winning Identicom lone worker device, has responded to customer demand for greater location accuracy for mobile workers and those at constant risk by adding the option of GPS (Global Positioning System) to two new Identicom models, the i757 and Identicom i777.
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Digital Storage

Videor confirms its attendance at IFSEC 2009

Stand D30, Hall 5: Leading European Multibrand Distributor optimally positioned

Rödermark/Germany, February 2009. With Videor E. Hartig GmbH one of the leading European Multibrand Distributors will be an exhibitor at IFSEC again in 2009 and increase its booth area by a good 40%. Placed directly at the main entrance and designed as a lounge, the extended area offers much room to discuss current projects and product innovations away from the hurly-burly from the fair.
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OnSSI Integrates NetDVR IP-Based Video System

With Physical Security For Medium-Sized Installations.

Partnership Links Surveillance Video To S2 Security's S2 NetBox
Security Management System. Pearl River, NY and Framingham, MA (February 23, 2009) – On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture IP-based video surveillance software solutions, has announced a partnership with S2 Security Corporation to extend the benefits of integrated digital video and physical security management to medium-sized organizations that use a single-server NVR and up to 64 cameras at a single site.
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IP Security

IQinvision deployed in Netherlands

IQinVision market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that upwards to 20 downtown Rotterdam shops, in the Netherlands, have deployed IQeye megapixel cameras to combat store robberies. IQeyes cameras were chosen over other leading IP camera makers for their superior image quality. UTS (Unisoft Total Services) is responsible for the overall technological application and installation.
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DEDICATED MICROS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF DV-IP ROADSHOWS WITH NEW UK DATES

CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is on the move again with a series of DV-IP Roadshows planned across the UK during March. The company's state-of-the-art demonstration vehicle will form the centrepiece of the Roadshows which - following the success of last year's DV-IP Server Launch Events - are to spotlight the capabilities of the latest generation DV-IP range of network Digital Video Recorders including the DV-IP RT, HD, Server and Express.
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HONEYWELL EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION OF IP SECURITY SOLUTIONS IN UK AND IRELAND WITH COMPUTERLINKS

Distribution Agreement Increases Availability of IP Access Control and Surveillance Products

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it has signed an agreement with COMPUTERLINKS for the distribution of Honeywell Internet Protocol (IP) access control, electronic surveillance and security monitoring systems in the UK and Ireland. The agreement allows COMPUTERLINKS value added resellers (VARs) to provide British and Irish businesses of all sizes with cost-effective and integrated IP security solutions.
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Manned Guarding

RELIANCE HIGH-TECH TO HOST COMPLIMENTARY SECURITY COST-CUTTING SEMINAR
Reliance High-Tech have announced they will host a seminar titled “Smarter Solutions, Smarter Savings” on Thursday 2 ND April 2009 at the Imperial War Museum North, Manchester. The half-day event will look at how organisations can blend a combination of technology and manned services to reduce the cost of security.
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Training

New Partnership Initiatives put Systems Training back on the Skills Agenda

The Fire and Security Association (FSA) has today announced that it has signed two new tri-partite partnership agreements with the Electrical Contractors’ Association’s Education and Training Department and two leading systems sector training providers.
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Training Success for CCTV IN FOCUS

There is growing interest for training on CCTV standards among grass roots police according to Andy Hays, Operations Manager of CCTV IN FOCUS.

Andy was recently invited to present at the Secured by Design 2009 training event at which he conducted six workshops on the subject of National CCTV strategy and the benefits of Home Office standards.
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Skills for Security support investment in apprenticeships
The Government recently announced their commitment to invest 1 billion pounds in apprenticeships throughout 2009/10. The reason for this large investment is that more apprentices are required in order for the UK to have access to skilled workers to remain competitive. The security sector in particular suffers from recruiting and retaining skilled workers and apprenticeships could help to rectify this concern.
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Samsung Techwin Appoint Product Manager

Samsung Techwin’s Professional Security division has appointed Peter Ainsworth as European Product Manager. Peter joins Samsung Techwin having spent the previous thirteen years working for Norbain where for the last eight years he was Vista Product Manager.
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YUASA APPOINTS NEW REGIONAL MANAGER FOR INDUSTRIAL DIVISION

Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) has announced the appointment of Tracy Branson as regional sales manager for its industrial division. She will primarily be responsible for the company’s standby power application sales activity in the South West and Midlands and has a broad experience of the company’s products and customers’ requirements.
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