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Personal computer/Smart card or PC/SC is a standard that allows computers to interface with smartcards, and is available on most operating systems, including Windows and Linux. It has been developed to facilitate the introduction of smart cards into the world of PCs. The advantage of PC/SC is that applications do not have to connect through a specific and different interface of the smart card reader to communicate with the smart card. This application can function with any reader that complies with the PC/SC standard. At the time that PC/SC was designed, smartcards were only contact cards. When it comes to RFID (such as Mifare or LEGIC for instance), RFID readers often fail to comply with PC/SC. Fortunately, ProxTech’s MULTITOP PC/SC readers enables the use of MIFARE or LEGIC cards on PC/SC systems, by using an embedded interpreter, converting “classical smartcard commands” into efficient sequences to use with RFID tags. With the MULTITOP PC/SC reader, every smartcard or RFID application which uses the unique serial number according to PCSC 2.01, is now able to access also the proprietary technology of LEGIC advant and LEGIC prime without any further effort. In order to allow the use of the complete functions set of […]

ProxTech International has released its latest development in NFC/RFID read-/write systems : the COMPACT-ISO modules. With the newest terminals on the market becoming smaller by the minute, space has become a very important criterion when selecting the best suited integration module for RFID applications. Also the RFID technology by the module has won on importance. Since many end-users ae already making use of RFID for various applications, it is clear that they will be very reluctant to throw all their existing tags out to have them replaced by other ones, simply because your new terminal is not supporting their tags. COMPACT-ISO is bringing a solution for both these issues ! The multi-ISO COMPACT module is a modern 13.56 MHz RFID module, supporting simultaneously ISO14443A, ISO15693 and NFC technologies and is extremely small sized : 30,5 x 25,5 x 3,8 mm. COMPACT-ISO is developed with special attention for highest technical integration flexibility (e.g.: 3,3 Vdc to 5,0 Vdc) and UART or USB interface for data output. This extremely versatile and small-sized 13.56 MHz RFID module can thus easily be integrated in different applications such as time & attendance terminals, POS systems, vending machines, handheld and desktop readers, … MAIN FEATURES : […]

Security Drivers International Ltd – Forthcoming Events UK Security Events Guide 2019 05 February 2019 Your guide to the security events happening in the UK in 2019 ADS Security Briefing – Roundtable with the Police Foundation When: Thursday, 7th February 2019 Where: ADS, Salamanca Square, 9 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SP Cost: Free to ADS members Website: www.adsgroup.org.uk/events Details: This roundtable briefing will provide members with an overview of the research and findings of the Police Foundation’s recent report ‘MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER: IMPROVING THE POLICE RESPONSE TO VICTIMS OF FRAUD’. The Police Foundation is the UK’s policing think tank and the only independent body in the UK that researches, understands and works to improve policing for the benefit of the public. This event promises to be an excellent opportunity for ADS members to learn more about the role and work of the Police Foundation, as well as understand and debate current trends and challenges in policing and its response to the highly pressing challenge of combatting fraud. ST19 – Security TWENTY 19 – Birmingham When: Thursday, 21st February 2019 Where: Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, The NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1PP Cost: Free if you […]

ADANI CONPASS XSC chosen as the solution for the combat drug trafficking in Angola. Angolan Law Enforcement choose ADANI CONPASS XSC Body Screening Solution London UK, November 22, 2018:  ADANI the specialist security screening developer has been chosen as a supplier of the X-ray body screening solutions for use by Angolan law enforcement agency. ADANI working together with Omega Risk Solutions, Angola, have been awarded a contract to supply and install a number of CONPASS XSC Full Body Security Screening Systems to assist the authorities in screening and detecting potential drug smugglers, attempting to transport illicit substances in and out of Angola. Leonid Zelenkevich, International Sales and Marketing Director of ADANI Limited said “We have worked extremely hard with the technical and commercial teams at Omega Risk Solutions to supply and install the tailored body screening solutions with X-ray Shielded Cabin (XSC) option on a very short notice and meeting the exact technical requirements of the end user. We are tremendously proud to have won this project and the results once again demonstrate superiority and flexibility of the ADANI CONPASS solution as a firm market leader in the field of transmission X-ray body screening.” The demand for more complete personnel […]

The Morgan Multiform GRP range is our most popular as it gives our clients complete flexibility in build size in length, width and height. Different composites are utilised to achieve Insulation, Fire ratings and acoustic requirements. The in house design expertise of Morgan Marine means that we can design and manufacture your GRP housings and GRP enclosures to a vast flexible range. Morgan Marine can deliver your GRP housings and GRP enclosures to a variety of finishes and colours, as well as to different specifications and standards. Morgan Marine also manufacture GRP housings and GRP enclosures to blend aesthetically with the environment, for more information on these GRP buildings, visit our traditional GRP enclosure range page. Morgan Marine manufacture GRP housings and enclosures, from single skin enclosures, up to advanced LPCB Security Rated level 2, 3 and 4 for a multitude of security uses where protection of equipment is paramount. These housings are suitable for all types of industry including rail, utilities, construction, water and gas. We offer a full service, from guiding our clients at quotation stage to designing their housings to their exact specification through to manufacture and onsite installation. Further Details can be found on our Technical Information page. […]

The ATEX RFID reader range is a series of 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz RFID card readers according to ATEX II 2 G/Ex db IIC T6 Gb and ATEX II 2 D/Ex tb IIIC T85°C IP66 standard. These ATEX readers are explosion proof RFID card readers and can be used for example in tank terminal areas or any other area which has ATEX classified zones. The ATEX reader range consists of an ATEX rated heavy duty aluminum epoxy coated casting with a chemical resistant viewing window and can be equipped with a reader for MIFARE® and NFC UID, MIFARE® R/W, EM4200/Atmel 5577 or HID Prox® 26-37 bit and offers a wide selection of data interfaces. Multitude of technologies supported The ATEX readers can support a large number of different RFID types on both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz, including all major RFID technologies such as EM4200/Atmel 5577, NFC, Mifare Classic and DESFire, and HID Prox. The data can be outputted in a multitude of different formats, most of them user-selectable. These interfaces include several Wiegand and Clock/data formats as well as RS232 or TTL. Even RS485 is available for easy integration in existing automation networks. NFC for the highest security […]

Global-Security Solutions Limited Privacy and Cookie Policy This privacy policy sets out how the Global-Security Solutions Limited uses and protects any information about you, and any information that you give us when you use this website. Global-Security Solutions Limited is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. Global-Security Solutions Limited may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1st May 2018. What we do with your data when you subscribe: We may collect the following information: • Name and job title • Contact information including email address • Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers. What we do with the information we gather: We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and particularly for the following reasons: • Internal record keeping (for GDPR compliance) • To improve our products […]

USB_PEN, the new RFID USB stick for a multitude of RFID solutions As the logical next step after the release of the MULTITOP USB card reader series, ProxTech is now presenting 2 very nicely designed USB pen readers. These USB pen readers form a practical and modern alternative to the standard desktop RFID card readers and can easily be used in a wide variety of applications. Conceived with an ultimate eye on state-of-the-art performances, combined with ultra-modern design, the USB_PEN RFID readers offer many features to allow a maximal performance and flexibility. Amongst those many features are a standard USB 2.0 interface in HID mode (keyboard emulation) with 5V power supply over this USB interface, the possibility to do a firmware upgrade, a multitude of supported RFID technologies such as Mifare, LEGIC, NFC, … Optionally the USB_PEN can be supplied with a virtual COM port interface, a PC/SC interface, or even in transparent mode offering direct access to the integrated RFID core chip. This last functionality allows you to create your very own firmware exactly to your own specific requirements. Multitude of technologies supported These readers and modules support a large number of different RFID types on 13.56 MHz, including […]

Innovative has recently launched a new module called “Automatic Alarm Receiving Centre”. In that regard, we are releasing a short video demonstrating how Automatic ARC works. Automatic Alarm Receiving Centre is a module, which in case of an alarm, automatically begins dialing contacts – one by one. The first contact to answer the call will be informed by a reader that an alarm has been generated on a given zone. The contact is then presented with different options, such as disposing of the alarm, requesting a guard be dispatched to the address or talking to an operator at the ARC. This way, contacts themselves now have the opportunity to initially “screen” an alarm in order to determine its subsequent path. Watch the video here. Learn more about Automatic Alarm Receiving Centre here. Gallery

Mayflex and Dahua to deliver technology roadshows. February 2018, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is working with Dahua Technology to deliver an informative series of short seminars that will look at providing an update on their latest product range with live demonstrations. Each session will also look into system/network design, bandwidth and storage, selecting the appropriate products to meet individual user requirements and how to maximise the key features and benefits, helping delegates to position and sell Dahua. Delegates will also have the opportunity to take a short tour of the M-Tech product demonstration suite located at each of the venues. The tour taking place at the Mayflex HQ in Birmingham will also include the specialist support services facility where a range of services are conducted including the pre-staging of IP devices, product labelling and the pre-termination of copper and fibre products. The Mayflex and Dahua teams will work together to deliver these sessions at Mayflex offices in Birmingham and Scotland during March and St Neots, Cambridgeshire in May. Steve Proctor, Director of Sales, Security at Mayflex comments, “Mayflex is committed to regularly providing the latest product updates and information to its customer base. Delivering informative seminars that […]

Mayflex Introduces Monthly 
Headquarter Guided Tours. January 2018, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has introduced a regular monthly session for customers to conduct an official guided tour of its Birmingham Headquarters. The tours will take place on the last Wednesday of every month with the first date scheduled to take place on Wednesday 28th February. The itinerary for the tour will include the Excel Environ cabinet assembly facility, the newly refurbished M-Tech product demo room and the Specialist Support Services area. Each tour will take approximately 4 hours to complete and will give visitors the chance to get an up close and personal insight into what Mayflex can offer. Tracey Calcutt, Marketing Manager at Mayflex comments, “Towards the end of 2017 we completely refurbished our HQ M-Tech facility which not only displays a variety of the products we distribute but also encompasses full meeting room facilities, this room along with our main meeting rooms are available for customers to utilize for training courses, seminars and meetings, free of charge.” Tracey continues, “Customers will also get to see the Specialist Support Services facility and review the environment where the pre-termination of copper and fibre products takes place, along with […]

Mayflex and MOBOTIX Team up for Cyber Security Road Shows. January 2018, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, is working with MOBOTIX to deliver an informative series of road shows that look at the Importance of Cyber Security in Video Surveillance Systems. The Mayflex and MOBOTIX teams will work side by side to deliver these sessions at Mayflex offices towards the end of February in Birmingham, London and Scotland. These sessions will provide delegates with updates on how MOBOTIX an industry leader within digital surveillance is addressing the increasing risks of disruption or exploitation from criminal or terrorist attacks to security systems. The session will also look at the key product features that can help minimise these risks and other significant benefits of working with MOBOTIX and Mayflex. Steve Proctor, Director of Sales, Security at Mayflex comments, “At the end of last year we announced an exclusive distribution agreement with MOBOTIX for the UK. We are working closely with MOBOTIX to ensure that our customers are kept up to date with the latest MOBOTIX product and industry news. A quick and easy way to reach a wide audience is via a series of short and educational regional roadshows.” Steve […]

OUR OSLO OFFICE IS NOW OPEN. We are thrilled to announce that Innovative’s new Oslo office is now open. Our brand-new Oslo premises are a very important step forward on Innovative’s strategy to grow our business in the Nordic countries, as we will be closer to many of our customers and partners. Being present in Norway will help Innovative to reinforce our Nordic strategy within the public emergency management market and airports, as well as find more customers for our Task & Incident Management Solutions. Nordic strategy This new office in Oslo is part of Innovative’s new Nordic strategy. Based on Innovative’s success, not only in Denmark, but also in the rest of the Nordic countries, the company now aims to position themselves as the main supplier within the Nordic region with two new offices in Oslo and Stockholm. Come and visit us The office is located at: Frysjaveien 33E – 0884 Oslo, Norway To schedule an appointment at our Oslo office, please contact: Harald Rønning – COO hr@innovative.dk  +47 901 96 245 Andreas Andersen – Business Development Manager aa@innovative.dk +47 911 98 663

Redvision makes A and E specifications available for its X-SERIES and VOLANT, rugged PTZ cameras. Redvision, the UK’s leading manufacturer of high-performance, rugged CCTV cameras has made Architectural and Engineering (A and E) specifications available for its X-SERIES and VOLANT, rugged PTZ cameras. Aimed at consultants, specifiers and engineers, the A and E specs cover both IP and analogue camera versions, highlighting many of their unique features. Stephen Lightfoot, technical director at Redvision, explains, “All Redvision VOLANT™ and VEGA™ cameras are popular with architects, specifiers and end users. They are successfully used in many outdoor and public space applications, from town centres, utilities and universities, to ports, prisons, industrial buildings and MoD sites. “The A and E specs emphasise many of the unique features of our products and can be requested by email at AandE@redvisioncctv.com and via our website. “All our rugged PTZs are made from durable, die-cast aluminum with a marine-grade plating and tough, powder coating. They are available in light grey or black, as standard, but can be supplied in any other RAL colour to order. They are IP67 weather-proof rated; IK10 shock and vandal-resistance rated, and pass IEC vibration, shock and salt spray requirements. They have super-efficient, […]

Morse Watchmans Announces Partnership with Grinta Iberica. Oxford, CT, January 4, 2018 – Morse Watchmans, a world leader in key management systems, announces an expansion of its ever-growing dealer network through the addition of Grinta Iberica of Barcelona, Spain. As the exclusive Morse Watchmans dealer in Spain, Grinta Iberica will carry the full line of Morse Watchmans products, in addition to having full product demos available at its corporate headquarters. The dealer’s parent company Grinta Venezuela has been a Morse Watchmans dealer for many years, and the expansion into Spain will bring with it extensive knowledge of Morse Watchmans products. “Once again, we have been able to partner with a distributor who is dedicated to providing top-notch sales and service to our customers,” said Fernando Pires, VP Sales and Marketing, Morse Watchmans. “Grinta Iberica brings years of industry experience and will provide outstanding customer support to the markets they serve.” “The expansion and quality of Morse Watchman’s global distribution network is a reflection of their successful sales strategies, positioning them for ongoing success,” said Martin Ferrer, Engineer of the Commercial Area of Grinta Iberica. “We have a great deal of admiration for Morse Watchmans and their solutions, and we look […]

New York, NY, (November 15, 2017) – Morse Watchmans, a world leader in security management systems, will showcase its award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system at ISC East (booth #341), November 15-16, 2017 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The KeyWatcher Touch is a scalable key control and management solution with easy to use, time-saving features. At ISC East, Morse Watchmans will be demonstrating the unique functionality and features of the product. Some of the features attendees will see at the show include: KeyAnywhere, which enables users to return a key to any KeyWatcher in an enterprise, the ability to record each transaction for system administrators to review via email or SMS notification (via TrueTouch software and offering the KeyWatcher Server as the primary interface for the client software and database maintenance), improved integration capabilities and the patented SmartKey system. The modular design and full scalability of the KeyWatcher Touch will also be presented. The KeyWatcher Touch is engineered around a CPU board with a built-in SD card slot, USB connectivity, 100/1000 Ethernet and audio output jack. Convenient user features include access via a new optical fingerprint reader and card reader (complete with alarm and access control integration […]

Security Drivers International are proud to introduce 3 specialist security driving courses. We have designed unique programmes to create the next generation of security professionals. Company Background: We’ve been offering high-value asset transportation and VIP Chauffeur services since 1995. We have an expert team of drivers, custom vehicles and an enviable client list. Course Details: Our experienced course providers help pupils gain internationally-recognised qualifications. Courses can include a session at a skid pan, where we teach about car safety systems. This allows students to hone their car-control skills in a safe learning environment. We tailor every course to the student’s personal needs. Each pupil will get the undivided attention of a highly-qualified professional instructor. For more information on the courses available, visit our website: https://www.securitydrivers.co.uk/content/security-driver-training Gallery

Mayflex Gains Qualification to Deliver Avigilon Control Center Software Training Courses. November 2017, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has gained a qualification from Avigilon Corporation to deliver Avigilon Control Center™ (ACC) video management software certification courses to Mayflex’s customers. The qualification was awarded to James Vian, Training and Vendor Manager at Mayflex. Training was monitored and assessed by an Avigilon senior technical instructor who was present throughout the duration of the course to ensure the necessary high standards were achieved. ACC™ 6 is Avigilon’s newest and most advanced video management software, featuring award-winning Avigilon Appearance Search™ technology. Avigilon Appearance Search is a sophisticated deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) search engine that sorts through hours of footage with ease, allowing users to quickly locate a specific person or vehicle of interest across all cameras on an entire site. It can save time and effort during critical investigations as it intelligently analyses video data helping to track a person’s or vehicle’s route and identify previous and last-known locations. Steve Proctor, Director of Sales Security at Mayflex comments, “This latest qualification from Avigilon is a great achievement for Mayflex and James Vian, as it enhances our ability to support our customers […]

UV Protection Film AGT’s anti-UV film blocks 99% of the harmful effects of the sun’s ultra violet light and will protect furnishings, artwork, paintings, carpets and floors against fading. Many grand and historical properties, museums, galleries, and retail furniture shops have protected their property against this unseen (until it’s too late) damaging piece of light. This product is also recommended for use by sufferers of a range of UV exacerbated skin disorders. Guarantee All AGT’s internally fitted films are guaranteed against, delamination, cracking or adhesive failure for a period of 10 years. Other Products and Services Anti Shatter Film , Solar Control Film Gallery  

Morse Watchmans Delivers Added Security and Convenience with Next Generation KeyWatcher® Touch v. 2.0. Las Vegas, NV (October 3, 2017) – Morse Watchmans is featuring the newly released Version 2 of its industry-leading KeyWatcher® Touch key control and asset management solution here at G2E 2017. Hands-on demonstrations will showcase new features that improve security for casinos, including support for Morse Watchmans’ new RFID-enabled AssetWatcher secure physical storage solution; additional enterprise application functionality, and a new easier and faster database design, among other upgrades. “By leveraging our gaming industry experience with our technology proficiency, the KeyWatcher Touch has been optimized for casino applications with added convenience, system intelligence and security,” said Fernando Pires, VP of Sales and Marketing, Morse Watchmans. “The result is a next-generation solution that is more than simply an evolution relative to user needs in a casino environment; it is charting a new direction in key control technology.” New and updated features include the following: Support for Morse Watchman’s new AssetWatcher which can secure and track multiple RFID-tagged items within a locker, including electronics and metal objects. Featuring the same reliable and easy-to-use interface as the company’s popular KeyWatcher Touch, AssetWatcher includes a 7” touchscreen and incorporates a […]

Morse Watchmans Features KeyWatcher™ Touch Integrations at G2E. Las Vegas, NV (October 3, 2017) – Morse Watchmans’ list of integration partners continues to grow with the release of Gallagher’s Command Centre Access Control System integration module for its flagship KeyWatcher Touch system. The new module, featured here at G2E, enables users to map Command Centre access groups with KeyWatcher Touch profiles, allowing new users to be added to the system from Gallagher’s Command Centre. “KeyWatcher’s open architecture platform provides business and security advantages for casinos based on centralized control as well as investment protection,” said Fernando Pires, VP of Sales and Marketing, Morse Watchmans. “With our new module integrating Gallagher’s Command Centre and KeyWatcher Touch, time-consuming tasks are effectively and reliably automated across the enterprise.” Among other efficiency benefits provided by the integration is the ability for users in the Command Centre to be assigned to a specific KeyWatcher Touch access group. This automatically adds both the user and associated profile to sites for access to specified keys. Alarms and events from the KeyWatcher Touch system can be configured and sent to the Command Centre for monitoring. “This integration solution eliminates duplication and provides the end user with a more […]

Innovative launches an advanced “speech robot”, which automatically dials contacts in case of an alarm. When the contact answers the call, the robot then reads out the alarm using voice synthesis. The contact can then decide what to do with the alarm. Innovative launches an advanced “speech robot”, which automatically dials one or more contacts in case of an alarm. When the contact answers the call, the robot asks the contact to enter his/her Passcard. The robot then proceeds to read out the alarm and the available options using Text-to-speech (TTS) voice synthesis. The contact then selects which action to perform, such as disposing the alarm directly or talk to an operator. Example of a typical flow with the robot: ISM receives a low battery alarm from a wireless smoke alarm. The robot automatically dials the first contact on the contact list. The contact answers the phone. The robot says: “This is the alarm receiving centre with an important message. Please enter your Passcard. “ The contact enters his/hers Passcard. The robot says: “Alarm from zone 2. Please replace the battery. Press 1 to dispose the alarm. Press 2 to dispatch a guard. Press 9 to talk to an operator. […]

AGT are market leaders in the installation of Security and Privacy Vehicle safety film. We have some of the most experienced window filming installation teams anywhere in the world. When experts need to make their fleets safer, they turn to AGT and Glass Shield. What is Glass Shield? Glass Shield is a protective, super strong, high tensile multi-layered polyester based laminate. It’s optically clear, colourless and invisible from both inside and out. It is also scratch resistant, easy to keep clean and is available in clear or slightly tinted versions. Glass Shield Protection and Security. Glass Shield is designed to act as a barrier between shattered or splintered glass and the occupants of a vehicle. When professionally bonded to the inside of the vehicle windows the powerful and pressure sensitive adhesives help bind the glass shards together, so much so, even after major impacts on the glass you could run your hand across the inside surface of the window and it would still feel as smooth as glass! If the windows should break, Glass Shield will lock the glass within the framework preventing glass shards from entering the vehicle and retaining it within the framework, forming a barrier to those […]

In a bomb blast, a square metre of glass can produce up to 1,800 razor sharp fragments. These flying glass shards cause more damage, injury and death than the explosion itself. AGT Anti-Shatter Films protect Embassies, Government, United Nations, Corporate and Commercial buildings across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the UK. Our anti-shatter and blast mitigation film safeguards your business, property, employees and members of the public, providing protection from flying glass in the event of a natural disaster, civil disturbance or bomb blast, A clear glass containment film, it can be fitted to all areas of a building, offering an immediate and cost-effective retro-fit solution. For higher risk environments and overhead glazing, anchoring and edge protection systems can be added. Additional Benefits Forms an almost invisible protective coating on the glass surface. Powerful pressure sensitive adhesives bind glass shards together on breakage. Anti-shatter film also provides additional security on what is called the “Achilles Heel” of a building (Glass), by delaying or indeed preventing entry via breaking the glass! Edge Retention/Anchoring systems. AGT offer a range of edge retention and glass anchoring systems which, when used in conjunction with our anti-shatter and bomb blast films offer additional protection […]

Did you know that adding security measures after the design process has reached the 35% designed phase can increase the cost of a construction project by 20%-30% in the short term and much more in the long term?  Think about it.  This factor is caused by the need to re-design and restructure the utility schemes so that the additional security features that are added can be accommodated.  Adding security solutions at the beginning of a project may add a mere 2% to the overall project costs.  Let’s look at why. Most buildings are designed for aesthetics and not for the threats that the building or occupants must face – whether those threats are man-made or from natural causes.  Architects love to get their creative juices down on paper.  The more intriguing the design the better they feel.  On the other hand engineers, look at blueprints or plans and ask the question, why is this like that when it would be more logical if it were like this instead.   When I joke with my engineer friends I recite this old axiom; Positive people see the glass as half-full, while negative people see it as half-empty.  Engineers want to know why the […]

August 2017, Mayflex the distributor of Converged IP Solutions has appointed a new Account Manager to manage and develop accounts in the South East, Home Counties and London regions with a specific focus on the security product portfolio as part of the converged solution. John Symons joined the business on 1st August and comes to Mayflex from a security distribution background so is familiar with the business model used by Mayflex to reach the market and its customer base. John’s career background is largely security based and has encompassed a variety of responsibilities including business development, field sales and account management, all of which have equipped him with an excellent foundation for the role he has undertaken with Mayflex. Andrew Percival, Managing Director of Mayflex commented, “These are exciting times for Mayflex, we continue to enhance our workforce to allow us to keep pace with the rate that our business is growing and expanding. Our converged product portfolio continues to develop, along with the introduction of new initiatives within the business to make a customer’s experience of dealing with Mayflex not just a good one but a great one.” Andrew continued, “Getting John on board will provide both existing and […]

Elmdene International has just announced the launch of a new 12V dc CCTV PSU Range, available in 4A and 8A versions. This unique range offers the installer a professional and neat termination junction within the PSU enclosure for the video signals between the camera and DVR, ensuring an easy and efficient installation. This is accomplished by utilising the 4 or 8-way BNC ‘Loop IN – Loop OUT’ connections provided on the Fused Output Modules. Providing flexibility and saving time on installation Not only are these units easy to connect but the enclosures are of a low-profile and compact design, with large cable access at the rear. Key Features: 12V dc 4A & 8A models Video ‘loop through’ connections for neat termination (75Ω) Individual Fused Outputs PTC or Glass Fuse (jumper selectable) Gallery

ProxTech International, developer of NFC/RFID read-/write systems, is offering two new RFID COMPACT modules, based on LEGIC and NXP reader chips. LEGIC and MIFARE DESFire modules with USB interface Modern applications often require versatile modules for integration in a wide range of terminals and machines. This integration is commonly done via standard communication methods such as USB or serial RS23 TTL or RS485 interfaces. Mostly also space is a very important criterium, thus making dimensions of the integration module very important. To meet these modern requirements, extremely small compact modules have been developed for LEGIC, MIFARE and MIFARE DESFire applications with integrated USB interface. The RFID LEGIC module and the RFID Mifare module are pin-compatible, i.e. the modules are interchangeable one-to-one, offering significant advantages of flexibility of integration of RFID. During the development, special goals were set for compact dimensions (31 x 26 x 4 mm) and technical integration flexibility (3.3 V DC to 5,0V DC). For customizations, 4 digital I/O ports are optionally available for the user. The simple command structure makes it possible to integrate the module in a wide range of applications without much effort. The data transfer is done standard via USB (HID mode, keyboard emulation) […]

July 2017, Mayflex the distributor of Converged IP Solutions has appointed a new director of sales – security. Steve Proctor will commence his role on the 1st August and his key responsibilities will be to lead and support both internal and external sales teams, ensuring the continued growth and development of this area of the Mayflex business through taking market share, growing customer numbers and increasing project wins. Steve comes to Mayflex with a wealth of experience gained in the security industry over the last 40 years. Notable achievements have included the development and management of large sales teams, implementing business growth strategies, development of value add, consultancy led sales and marketing campaigns, and launching installer training and certification programmes. Andrew Percival, Managing Director at Mayflex commented, “I am delighted to welcome Steve to Mayflex. Steve’s knowledge and experience of the security industry is second to none and will be well placed to work with our existing team to make gains in this marketplace.” Andrew continued, “The security market place is a key growth area for Mayflex. We have a comprehensive product portfolio backed up with technical support and installer services such as the pre-configuration of IP cameras, not to […]

Redvision announces the integration of its RV30™ cameras with Meyertech’s user-friendly, FUSION Eclipse VMS. Operators can take full advantage of advanced RV30™ camera functionality, including variable speed PTZ operation, with minimal joy-stick latency, which uses either mouse or Meyertech’s ZoneVu keyboards. Additionally, the RV30™ wiper, IR and white light illumination switching or scheduling are enabled, with multiple pre-sets, tours and absolute dome positioning. Full HD video stream recording, with lower resolution sub-streams is also available for efficient, remote control, display and transmission. Joshua Hughes, Marketing Manager at Meyertech, stated. “Meyertech’s FUSION Eclipse is a scalable VMS with flexible, multi-media display, storage, operator and channel expansion options, evolving as site requirements develop. Alongside its capability, FUSION Eclipse has the simplest and easiest VMS user interface available today. Meyertech customers, who operate in public space, retail, transport, MoD, custodial, education, stadia and industrial markets, can now include RV30™ rugged cameras in their systems.” Dermot Grace, managing director of UK manufacturer, Redvision, added, “Redvision produces 1080p and 720p resolution models of the RV30™ X-SERIES™ rugged PTZ camera range. The 1080p model will view events at distances of 120 metres, with operators identifying people at 40m. The 720p model, although lower resolution, has a […]

If you are a two-way radio user, and you work in and around London, then you need to know the answer to the question “What is THE GRID”. THE GRID is G6’s London-wide secure, digital radio network.  Coverage extends within the North/South circular for users with a low-power hand portable radio, and to the M25 (and beyond) for users with a high power vehicle mounted radio.  This provides coverage at an amazing amount of key venues in and around London such as Heathrow Airport, London City Airport, Battersea Heliport and all of the major sporting venues across Central & Greater London. Unlike many other two-way radio companies, we do not overload our network with users in order to maximise profit.  We give a guaranteed Grade of Service of 95%, meaning that 95% of calls will go through first time. THE GRID is not open to just anyone.  We only allow users whose radio-communications are ‘Mission Critical’ to use the network.  Typical users include: Close Protection Teams Surveillance Operators Residential Security Teams Static & Mobile Security Patrols Secure Couriers Emergency Service Special Units Government Affiliated Agencies Access to THE GRID is not prohibitively expensive, with basic service starting at just £35.00 per […]

Top Ten Tips for Communication Success PLANNING – Plan the communications element of your operation as thoroughly as you would any other aspect: if you don’t know how, don’t be afraid to ask someone who does. SELECTION – Choose the right technology; as a rule of thumb use UHF for big cities and VHF for more rural settings. HEIGHT – The more height you can get for your antenna the further you will be able to communicate. MOVEMENT – Movement clears blackspots; even moving a few metres can make the difference between a call getting through or not. GO DIGITAL – Analogue radios are still with us and will be for a long time, but the future is digital. ACCESSORISE – Research audio accessories and choose the right one for the task; having a variety to choose from gives you options. BATTERIES – Make sure you have enough for the duration of the task; two spare batteries per radio is ideal and will give 24 hour usage. CHARGING – As with laptops and tablets and phones, charge your batteries whenever you get the chance. ANTENNAS – Consider different antenna options for both portables (handhelds) and mobiles giving you operational flexibility. […]

Secure Mobile Phones – an affordable solution. We are often asked to advise clients on which is the best system to ensure secure communications when using their mobile or desk based telephones. The selection is difficult, and there are as many pitfalls as there are choices. Many options are simply not as secure as they claim to be, others skirt round the security issues present when using third party servers for traffic routing and key identification. You are unlikely to be told that the ‘secure voice’ app you downloaded is only really as secure as the device onto which it is loaded, and as if this is not enough, the price is often the key decider, with many of the better solutions being simply too expensive. But that has now changed. In association with 5Pro Software, G6 has launched the LYNX7 secure voice service. This system is fully secure using the latest in encryption and protection techniques. We guarantee never to use 3rd party servers for any part of the call set-up or routing and all LYNX7 devices are fully hardened to ensure that Trojans, Viruses and Spyware simply cannot find their way onto the terminal. The LYNX7 Subscription Service […]

London, England (June 20, 2017) – Here at IFSEC 2017 (stand F1650), Morse Watchmans is highlighting the new features of its industry-leading KeyWatcher® Touch system that is faster, stronger and more adaptable to meet and exceed the needs of current and future applications. “We are continually working to enhance our key management solutions to provide the features and functionality end users need to improve physical security,” said Fernando Pires, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Morse Watchmans. “These latest advances build upon the KeyWatcher Touch’s faster, more powerful engine to further streamline system operation and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the system.” Driven by a powerful upgraded processor and operating system, the KeyWatcher Touch Gen2 CPU’s faster speeds improve sync time when encrypting and decrypting communication data. The increase in processor speed, coupled with memory, offers vastly improved performance with a much more sensitive touchscreen, faster user interface and improved sync times that are 7-10 times faster than before. Among the KeyWatcher Touch enhancements is a Key Filter feature that allows users who have access to multiple keys to search by name or number to locate a specific key. This function appears as a button on the key removal […]

Mayflex Enhances XTRA Online Ordering System. XTRA is the partner area of the Mayflex website that allows any account customers to view their pricing, place orders and check stock availability.  Orders can be placed up until 8.00 p.m. on the evening for next day free delivery to the UK mainland. New developments to XTRA include Mayflex QuickEDI where customers can upload a list of product codes and the quantities required to create their order. Customers can now view and convert quotes to orders, change baskets to quotations (which will also hold the pricing for 30 days) at the touch of a button, and new omnichannel functionality enables them to switch channels at any stage of the ordering process so that Mayflex’s sales teams can modify a customer’s basket over the phone if assistance is required. Tracey Calcutt, Marketing Manager, commented ‘At its heart e-commerce is about putting customers first, empowering them and giving them the best experience and choice possible. Since launching our mobile friendly site in September 2016, we’ve continued to develop the user experience and we’ve talked and listened to our customers to get their feedback.  These latest enhancements to XTRA mean that the site is not only […]

NOMAD Multicam HD The NOMAD Multicam HD has recently become available within the redeployable surveillance market. The unit comprises of 3 x 2 mega-pixel, PTZ cameras with full Infra-red as an option. There is also a downward facing HD Bullet camera for self-preservation surveillance. The 8Tb Hard Drive allows for 24/7 recording at 1080p for a period of over 30 days. The Router allows for Wi-Fi and 4G transmission. The NOMAD Multicam HD IR is capable of capturing Number Plate information on a moving vehicle at a range of 80+ metres is complete darkness (without the use of ANPR). 20x zoom capability is available on request. The latest success of the NOMAD system has come within London. The London Borough of Enfield have been successfully using the NOMAD systems to capture and prosecute environmental criminals. Using our Number Plate Capture system, they were able to identify the driver, the passenger and the number plate of the vehicle, all in the cover of night time. Gallery  

Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and security, announced that the company launches FaceStation 2 the world’s fastest and most advanced face recognition terminal technology at ISC West 2017. At the show, Suprema launches FaceStation 2, the company’s the latest and flagship face recognition terminal which is designed for use in access control and time & attendance applications. The new FaceStation 2 is loaded with Suprema’s latest face recognition technology providing the world’s best performance in terms of matching speed, user capacity and operating illuminance. On the biometric side, the new technology performs fast face matching of 3,000 matches per second, which makes FaceStion 2 the world’s fastest facial recognition terminal to the date. Suprema’s new face recognition technology has been improved by enhanced algorithm, new optical structure and class leading 1.4GHz quad-core CPU. As a result, matching speed has been improved by 300% than the FaceStation, its predecessor. On the optical side, the new face recognition technology now overcomes possible interference from dynamic lighting conditions including sunlight and ambient light. The new technology now allows greater range of operating illuminance from zero lux to 25,000 lux which covers almost every possible lighting conditions regardless of indoor or outdoor, day […]

Many UK businesses believe that they are taking the correct security precautions by using Electronic Access Control cards. However, many users are scarily unaware that these cards can be easily cloned in a matter of seconds from just a short distance away, allowing criminals to partake in electronic pickpocketing – gain easy access to your premises. This is achieved by thieves using easily accessible devices to scan and retrieve information from the cards Radio Frequency Identification chip (known as RFID.) This chip works by responding automatically to a signal sent out by a reader once within range. The chip then gives out the encrypted access code, the door reader recognises the code and unlocks. What people are unaware of, however, is that the access card carried by staff, visitors or contractors may give up its code to ANY reader operating on that radio frequency. Therefore, while your buildings electronic ‘keys’ are being carried, often visibly, by the holder, a third party with a concealed scanner can scan targeted RFID enabled access cards and write that scan to a blank card. RFID Secure Ltd, is presenting a secure solution to prevent electronic pickpocketing – the Classic BloxProx Badgeholder. The simple but […]

RFID Secure Ltd is proud to present the Classic Badgeholder with BloxProx. Never before has it been possible to shield and protect HID 13.5 MHz and 125 KHz frequency Smart Cards from unlawful scanning & cloning but now BloxProx does just that. All users of electronic Access Control would benefit by using this innovative and affordable product. Providing protection even to older, compromised, protocols like Mifare Classic and now even the DESFire, BloxProx completely prevents the unauthorised scanning of Smart Card RFID keys. Using electronic countermeasures, BloxProx protects against future cracking of next generation security protocols by making the cards effectively electronically invisible. In Government, Policing, Armed Forces, Finance, Health Care, Education or Corporate Industry or ANY business where security is essential, BloxProx is the only product worldwide, capable of protecting Electronic Access cards from the growing risk and threat of electronic invasion. There are NO products worldwide from which to draw any comparison, or even differentials. This is a ground-breaking invention and is under worldwide Patent. Although protection methods exist for the 13.5 MHz frequency Smart Cards, it has never been possible to effectively shield and protect the HID 125 KHz frequency cards. Easily bought or home-made scanners can […]

An Argument for Unannounced (Virtual) Drills. Events can be separated into two categories – conventional and unconventional.  Conventional events happen all the time; we plan for their likelihood, stock equipment and materials, and train accordingly.  These events because we’ve prepared for them are usually managed pretty effectively. Unconventional events, on the other hand are just that – unconventional.  The thought is they are rare events and that traditional mechanism will work.  Both are simply not true. Just read the paper or watch the news.  Rare events happen all the time.  When was the last time you heard a newscaster say, “That was a thousand year event”?  Due to the complex nature of today’s societies, an unconventional event overwhelms resources from the onset and an impact on more than one portion of society; such as, the energy sector directly affects the banking sector or transportation sector and so on.  This ripple effect will become even more pronounced in the future as societies and communities increase in population due to the migration from agriculture to the city. An unconventional event in the 21st century presents us with several opportunities, 1) we have to change our mindset in the way we train, and […]

Explosives and Small Arms. UK based explosives detection dogs and handlers X9K9 UK specialists, our operational arms and explosives search dogs (AES) are the only AES dogs in Europe trained with the latest up to date terrorist substances, which include UN tangents, markers and TATP. Short and long-term contracts, with a rapid deployment planning in place, rest assured our dogs and handlers can be deployed anywhere in UK quickly and effectively, either by road or air. With a highly professional approach, working on both joint operational orders and within one of the largest event sites in Europe, our AES dogs and handlers are producing sweeps and clearances on a daily bases. We also work with banks, events organisers, OSG (joint ops), VIP visits (which have included members of UK Royal Family), airports and government agencies. Our dogs and handlers have one goal in mind: to be at the top of their operational game. This, combined with a joint daily progressive training process, means the best possible, most complete service for you; a service maintained throughout all our operational deployments. For further information on explosives detection contact us today. Gallery

Drugs, cash and small arms drug detection dogs and handlers at X9K9 All our dog and handlers are licenced and trained by UK Government Home Office approved instructors. The dogs are specifically trained to find MDMA, cocaine, heroin and cannabis, including all substance combinations and derivatives. All x9k9’s working dogs are independently assessed by Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) assessors. Recent assessment completions include licenced drug search-dogs: German Short Haired Pointer, ‘Stripes’ Providing a first class service throughout the UK and Europe, our dogs are fully trained in several different search principals, which include passive, pro-active and dual-purpose techniques. All fully trained operational drug dogs (DD) are deployed with fully trained operational handlers working on both public and private, short and long-term contracts. Target Orientated Our operational dogs and handlers are target orientated, whether deployed operationally for police forces on the UK streets, government agencies, in the workplace or within the entertainment industry. Deployed and operational within moments of your call… * Working closely with all agencies, our handlers and dogs carry out searches on some of the largest festival sites in the UK and are deployed around the country in collaboration with other professionals on joint operational orders. […]

Greenland Customs choose ADANI CONPASS DV Body Scanner London UK, February 27, 2017: ADANI, the market leader in transmission x-ray full body scanning has been chosen to supply a customized body scanner for the Greenland Customs Service. Following a competitive technology evaluation process in autumn of 2016 ADANI working together with NORAD A/S, Denmark, have been awarded a contract to supply 1 CONPASS DV Full Body Security Screening System to be installed at Akileraartarnermut Aqutsisoqarfik /Tax Agency/ Nuuk – Greenland for detection of smugglers importing narcotics and banned substances into the country. Leonid Zelenkevich, International Sales and Marketing Director of ADANI Limited said “We have worked hard with the technical and commercial teams at NORAD A/S to develop a customized solution that we are very proud has been accepted by Greenland Customs Service. We had to develop a specially tailored version of the CONPASS DV system which was applicable for this particular location and specific end user operations. ADANI CONPASS DV system once again demonstrated its superiority and flexibility which made sure that the end user received the exact solution which was required to meet their operational and imaging requirements. We are extremely proud to have won this project and […]

Prestwick, 18th January 2017 – Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, takes a leading slot in delivering a Paper explaining the critical differences which exist between IT data and Video data, exposing misconceptions that are common across the surveillance industry. Veracity will be both presenting and exhibiting at the San Diego Security Show which is being held at the Town and Country Convention Center in San Diego, CA., on January 25th and 26th, 2017. “Larger numbers of cameras, generating greater image quality and longer retention times for today’s safer cities, all point towards the need for very high capacity storage systems for video surveillance data.  These storage systems can often represent 40% to 50% of the overall system cost, so the choice of storage solution is critical” says John Kampfhenkel, Director of Technical Sales for Veracity.  “Furthermore, traditional storage solutions are a high-maintenance component of the system and frequently have the shortest useful lifetime, leading to increased TCO.” John’s presentation highlights that, in almost all other areas of business, the customers’ understanding of key differences between two engineered products would lead them to choose the one most […]

A modular, complete integrated security management platform with recording and storage components Veracity, a leading provider of innovative and intelligent solutions that solve real-world challenges in IP video systems, is launching a new suite of products at ISC West 2017 which neatly brings together the three cornerstones of its successful business: IP transmission, storage and display. Following on from its acquisition of security Command & Control software manufacturer icomply Ltd, Veracity will be launching VIEWSCAPE Pro™, an integrated security management platform which brings together new and legacy third-party video recording systems and combines them with other security systems such as access control, LPR, guard tours and building management. This provides a unified and coherent system for management and control of single or multiple sites, allowing system operators to be far more efficient in responding to incidents. VIEWSCAPE Pro is fully integrated with Veracity’s TRINITY™ direct-to-storage system and, fundamental to that, the advanced COLDSTORE™ surveillance storage system. It also features a full video and media wall display option which can be reconfigured on-the-fly and in response to specific incidents or emergency situations. Live views may be mixed with playback and media streams such as broadcast news, online data streams, maps or […]

Redvision will formally launch Redvision’s ground-breaking VOLANT™ rugged PTZ camera at IFSEC 2017, stand D1150. The VOLANT™ is the fastest, quietest and most accurate PTZ camera in the industry and will be exhibited alongside the new VEGA™ rugged camera enclosure. Redvision will also be showcasing the company’s well-established, X-SERIES™ rugged PTZ dome cameras. Redvision’s VOLANT™ incorporates many of the design features of its successful X-SERIES™. It has a durable, die-cast aluminium body for rugged, outdoor operation; a flat, optically-correct, toughened glass camera window with wiper to remove dirt and water; and a camera design allowing viewing vertically downwards when mounted on a pole or column. It is IP68 weather-proof rated; IK10 shock and vandal resistance rated; and passes IEC vibration, shock and salt spray compliance requirements. The VOLANT™ uses Infinity™ direct drive, brushless DC motors for fast, accurate and silent operation and highly flexible, continuous rotation in both its pan and tilt axis. It will silently pan at 420°/second to a pre-set, or move extremely slowly to track a target or person at 300m. The Infinity™ motors deliver minimal latency and military-level, positional accuracy, repeatable to 0.01°. If the VOLANT™ is knocked or moved out of position, its positional intelligence […]

Criminals hate lights. It probably has something to do with the fact that they think they’ll get caught. In well-lit areas, there is certainly a higher probability that someone will notice their presence, unwanted activity and report it. After all, that’s what lighting is all about – the ability to assess behavior. If lighting in an area is good then there is a higher probability that people will frequent the space, not because they can see (although helpful) but because they feel safe. Criminals activity can be effectively reduced and deterred through a process called Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED is not new; it’s been around since the early 90s. What is new is the effective use of lighting in influencing behaviors. Recent research shows us that “our caveman instincts” can be influenced to a significant degree by the amount of luminosity in our surrounding environment. Natural light tells us when to sleep, wake-up and eat. Artificial lighting can change that to some degree, so we stay up later than we should. It can even affect our mood and change our behavior. Why do you think high end restaurants are dimly lit. It’s not because they don’t want […]

Upgraded KeyWatcher® System Reaps Efficiency Benefits for Swedish Automotive Manufacturer. Oxford, CT (May 23, 2017) – Scania AB is known the world over as a premier manufacturer for the automotive industry, with products ranging from engines for use in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles and manufactured in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to a hybrid truck that can make deliveries to downtown Copenhagen during the period when deliveries are restricted. The company is headquartered in Södertälje, Sweden where more than 5,600 employees work in business operations, manufacturing and research and development. The company adheres to a philosophy of continuous improvement which helps increase efficiency, raise productivity and ensure high quality. This approach goes beyond the manufacturing process, policies and operational procedures to include security systems such as their Morse Watchmans key control and management system. Having originally installed it more than 15 years ago, the company recently upgraded the KeyWatcher system to the new KeyWatcher Touch series complete with KeyWatcher TrueTouch software. “Having experienced the reliability of the original KeyWatcher system, we didn’t have any hesitation in moving forward with the new KeyWatcher Touch system,” said Pentti Heikkinen, From Securitas AB that handles all the administration and service of the Key Watchers […]

Innovative expands with a new office in Norway. On Innovative’s recent Annual General Meeting it was decided to expand the circle of shareholders with two former Norwegian partners, who are now investing in the company. Harald Rønning, former CEO of Safetel Norway and Andreas Andersen, Business Developer in Safetel are at the same time being employed at Innovative and will be based on a newly opened office in Oslo. Jens Middelbo, CEO, explains: “We have for some time been working on a strategy to develop the great potential that the company provides. With Harald and Andreas on board, I am sure that we will bring our strategy forward. We are at the same time reinforcing our Nordic strategy.” Innovative Business Software A / S is a Danish company, which since 1982 has specialised in developing software for public safety and private security companies. Today the company is among the world’s leading suppliers of standard software solutions for incident management. For more information, please contact: Jens Middelbo Outzen CEO jm@innovative.dk +45 20 93 40 00 Harald Rønning CEO Innovative Norway hr@innovative.dk +47 901 96 245 Gallery

Protecting Historical and Newer Buildings in the Age of Terrorism. The beautiful Gulfo di Napoli (Bay of Naples) sets the stage for a discussion on Using Building Design to Reduce the Effects of Terrorist Attack. Architects, engineers, facility managers, planners and security professionals, from government agencies and the private sector, meet to discuss proven principles for the high occupancy built-up environment. They will share their lessons learned. Our case study review will be of the European Simulation and Validation Center (ESVC) in Ede, The Netherlands. The study involved reducing the risk of active shooter threats to students and staff. Naples, with all of its historically important buildings is the perfect backdrop as we discuss preserving the cultural identity of facilities while at the same time incorporating modern-day crime prevention and antiterrorism guidelines. “Unless community leaders have a strategic plan, their efforts in meeting the ever increasing needs of the urban environment will become a patch-work of ideas and risk reduction will be marginal, at best. As urban centers of the future increase in population so will the demand for functionality on a multitude of levels. This workshop addresses the security quotient of the Smart Cities formula”, says Doug Haines, course […]

Situation Frankston is a dynamic municipality within the southern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. In recent years the Victorian state government has invested significantly to further enhance this enviable bayside location as a designated tourist destination. With a population already over 120,000 and set to rapidly grow, Frankston City Council desperately needed to upgrade and streamline their security management system and processes. Before the upgrade, each of the Council’s 10 different sites had a standalone Inner Range Concept 4000/Insight solution with each site managing its own cardholders. Accuracy of cardholder data across the 10 sites was a real concern due to the manual process required to update records. Task The requirements for Frankston City Council were simple but two-fold: they needed a robust and user-friendly system that would build upon the existing Concept 4000 infrastructure and a single system that would easily accommodate a multi-site architecture, thus reducing the inefficiencies of individually managing 10 sites. It was also important that the new system was future proof with a scalable modular design, could integrate with third party systems if required, was competitively priced with no lock-in contracts (or annual fees) and could seamlessly utilise the Council’s existing wired, wireless and WAN based […]

Solihull Community Safety Partnership using NOMAD redeployable cameras. Using NOMAD redeployable cameras, anti-social behaviour throughout the borough of Solihull has significantly reduced. The Safer Solihull Partnership has installed the latest NOMAD Redeployable CCTV cameras from Rapid Vision Systems. They feature the latest Wi-Fi and 3G video transmission technologies and can be deployed in less than five minutes, providing an immediate and cost effective deterrent to combat crime in a wide range of applications including theft, graffiti, fly-tipping, and antisocial behaviour. NOMAD cameras are equipped with the latest circuitry that delivers enhanced night vision imaging enabling high quality video evidence to be captured around the clock. They can be remotely controlled with full pan, tilt and zoom using Wi-Fi or 3G wireless connections. The Wi-Fi link also enables video images from the built-in Digital Video Recorder to be downloaded at high speed. One hour of video recording can be downloaded in as little as 10 minutes, and up to two months of video recordings can be stored on the hard drive of the DVR. “The redeployable cameras from Rapid Vision Systems have had a major impact on reducing the level of anti-social behaviour throughout the borough.” “The redeployable cameras from Rapid […]

Security professionals join architects, engineers, planners and facility managers to discuss how they plan electronic security systems into projects they are working on and how to use building design in reducing the effects of terrorist attack. Both workshops run parallel to the enormously successful industry trade show ISC-West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA). Haines Security Solutions, Owner/CEO Doug Haines commented, “What better venue than at an event bringing more than 38,000 professionals together to see and talk about the latest security technologies. It seemed like a ‘no brainer’ to get them together to discuss their challenges, exchange ideas on lessons learned and share our experiences in developing mitigation strategies and integrating security technologies in to inhabited space. We’re looking forward to an extremely productive interdisciplinary dialogue”. During the Planning Electronic Security Systems for Buildings and Compounds workshop attendees will learn basic and advance concepts in the implementation of electronic technologies in securing facilities they are responsible for. Attendees will be very active as they “roll up their sleeves” to participant in a variety of group activities with industry peers. This 3-day workshop is 3-5 April. The Using Building Design to Reduce the Effects of Terrorist Attack workshop focuses […]

Design in preventing mass casualties. We all have a responsibility to ensure the places where people work and live will provide them relative safety from a variety of threats, natural and man-made, writes Doug Haines. Protecting people in occupied space is paramount to building design. Normally, this is done through a series of government regulations concerning building construction codes. The goal is to ensure people are protected from the elements and threats, and that the building itself doesn’t become the hazard. So, as part of the design process, everyone on the design team, has an inherit responsibility in applying strategies, whether regulatory or industry “best practice” that manages or mitigates threats to people in the buildings they occupy. Toward this goal, a concept that has been around since the late 1990s is Crime Prevention through Environmental Design. It is commonly known by its acronym CPTED. CPTED incorporates four principles of design. CPTED is founded on the idea that crime can be designed out of the environment. CPTED implements the following four approaches: • natural surveillance – the placement of physical features, activities and people in a way to maximize visibility; • natural access control – physically guiding people through a […]

New incident & task management system for Security Operations Centres launches at Copenhagen Airport. The Danish company Innovative has provided the Security Operations Centre (SOC) at Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Denmark, with a highly advanced integrated alarm, incident & task management platform – Innovative Security Manager™ (ISM). The new versatile solution establishes the best operational overview in real-time, optimises alarm handling, incident and resource management through highly automated task registration, efficient resource allocation and execution, automated documentation and data collection for enhanced planning. The ISM integrated platform has been developed to improve incident and site security management across a broad range of industries where having a complete overview of the security situation is paramount, such as police forces, fire departments, military facilities, private security companies, prisons, industrial compounds, university campuses and similar gated, closed areas or properties requiring high level security.

Veracity forecasts significant growth in Middle East region. A sharp increase in RFQs asking for COLDSTORE™ video storage solutions reflects its suitability for Middle East projects Prestwick, 17th January 2017 – Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, reflects its significant growth in the Middle East by announcing an enlarged company stand at this year’s show in Dubai. Veracity has seen considerable growth in 2016 across not only the Middle East but also Africa, India and Sri Lanka and will be demonstrating its portfolio of innovative Transmission and Storage products with 3 key partners during Intersec, which runs from 22nd to 24th of January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Veracity products will be showcased at the company stand (SA-H24), Mayflex (SA-D18), Norbain (North Hall, 2-C32) and also with Veracity’s storage systems marketing partner, Hanwha Techwin (S1-J26). Veracity products on show include COLDSTORE™, an innovative solution for video surveillance storage requiring long term retention with the highest levels of reliability. The revolutionary sequential storage system delivers much higher disk reliability, offers a 90% power saving over equivalent RAID-based systems, long life time and lower total cost of ownership, […]

Danish Customs choose ADANI CONPASS MIP Mobile Body Screening Solution London UK, January 13, 2017: ADANI the specialist security screening developer has been chosen as a supplier of the mobile x-ray body screening solution for the Danish Customs Service-SKAT. ADANI working together with NORAD A/S, Denmark and Hartmann GmbH, Germany have been awarded a contract to design, develop and supply the CONPASS MIP Mobile Full Body Security Screening System to cover the needs of the Danish Customs Service in screening of potential drug smugglers, attempting to import illicit substances into Denmark. Leonid Zelenkevich, International Sales and Marketing Director of ADANI Limited said “We have worked extremely hard with the technical and commercial teams at NORAD A/S and Hartmann GmbH to develop a fully custom-made mobile x-ray body scanning solution that will completely satisfy the end user need and provide them with another effective and extremely flexible tool for prevention of illegal drug import into the country. This was an incredibly challenging project with many special requirements and conditions as well as extremely short delivery requirements. ADANI and its project partners showed high effectiveness in developing, manufacturing and delivering a custom-made product to Danish Customs within a very short period and […]

KERI SYSTEMS INC. RELEASES NEW FINGERPRINT READERS FOR KERI AND THIRD PARTY CONTROLLERS. Keri Systems Inc., a top provider of access control and security solutions, announces the release of BioSync Fingerprint Readers; providing effortless comptibility with Keri Controllers, as well as hardware from other access control manufacturers. San Jose, CA – September 15, 2016 – Keri Systems Inc. is providing state-of-the-art, reliable fingerprint reading in its most attrative and unobtrusive packaging to date. The BioSync Readers are available in a variety of configurations, including fingerprint-only, fingerprint and card, or fingerprint and keypad. Typically used in higher security applications, the readers can be utilized for primary user identification (-fingerprint only) or for secondary veri-fication after card or PIN access. The Readers are compatible with Keri’s NXT controllers with an NXT-WI Wiegand Interface, PXL-500W Tiger Controller, and 3rd party controllers that accept industry-standard Wiegand-type readers. BioSync Readers contain both an internal beeper and a multi-colored LED bar to indicate fingerprint acceptance and access granted or denied. The fingerprint template sharing between readers is done using RS-485 networking, with an op on for TCP/IP, and Keri’s BioManager so ware is used for enrollment and template management. Each unit can store up to 9,500 […]

Veracity scoops prestigious environmental award. COLDSTORE™ and TIMENET™ receive commendation for energy efficiency plus industry leading end-to-end product lifecycle management following debut entry in VIBES Awards Prestwick, 14th November 2016 – Veracity, a leading provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display has won a Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) 2016 ‘Environmental Product or Service’ Award recognising the significant contribution to the environment made by the company through its products and approach to end-to-end product lifecycle management. VIBES is Scotland’s leading environmental awards scheme, which for the last 17 years recognises and rewards businesses contributing to the country’s sustainable development by taking significant steps to improve or reduce their impact on the environment. This year, 32 Scottish businesses were shortlisted from a record number of entries.  Each of the finalists underwent a rigorous judging process, including a programme of site visits, to assess their environmental practices. The Award recognises the significant contribution to the environment which Veracity’s products make whilst delivering cutting-edge technology and consistently reliable quality. The manner in which the company and its staff demonstrably commit to reducing energy costs in the production, performance and lifecycle […]

A Master NTP Server that saves time and money. Network Time Synchronization is important: every aspect of maintaining an IT or security surveillance network requires accurate knowledge of when events have happened. If you were to assume that the little clock on the bottom right hand corner of your screen was inherently accurate you would be sadly disappointed. Many clocks which support network devices, IT servers or workstations are rarely checked after an initial manual setup, and backed-up by a battery-based, clock-calendar programme that has no capacity for negating time drift which can sometimes amount to 1 second per day and perhaps minutes, or hours, over longer periods. Considering that DVR and NVR systems should run unattended for months, or years, to allow this to happen in an environment where the veracity of evidential data requires accurate time-stamping is not appropriate. Trying to accurately match time logs between IP devices on a network without synchronised time is a challenge, perhaps impossible, as this is the only frame of reference between all IP devices. Implications exist when time is mis-matched: financial services may be legally required to demonstrate accurate timekeeping; security breaches and CCTV data must match timestamps to be effective. […]