IFSEC showcase for UK's 'most secure electrified perimeter' on Harper Chalice stand

Harper Chalice's PulseSecure PROTECTOR HVLV perimeter security system recently judged to be the UK's most secure, will be on show at Ifsec, on Harper Chalice's stand E9 in Hall 3.

In independent UK Government trials at the end of 2010 the PulseSecure Protector Enhanced fully monitored electrified power fencing system was confirmed as the most secure and stable technology of its kind on the market.
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Security specialist seals Kraft contract in India

A Belfaast-based firm is to install security screening for all sites in India owned by global foods giant Kraft.

The system produces permanent and temporary ID badges for staff and visitors to Kraft offices and manufacturing facilities and also provides a real-time response if an alarm goes off.

Cloud based remote monitoring announced at IFSEC by SureView Systems

Immix Cloud, the latest generation of Cloud-based IP monitoring solutions, is to be introduced to UK and European users at IFSEC 2011.

Immix Cloud is an innovative new IP-based solution that allows security events to be remotely monitored from any location and makes user services available through mobile devices including iPhone, Android-based mobile phones and the latest tablet computers such as the Apple iPad.
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Samsung launch compact and robust vandal-resistant dome camera with built-in IR LEDs

Samsung has introduced the SCV-2081R, a high performance, compact, vandal-resistant dome camera which has built-in IR LEDs enabling it to capture 600 TV lines resolution images at night, without the user incurring the cost of providing supplementary lighting.

Suitable for a wide range of internal and external applications such as offices, retail stores, schools and hospitals, the IP66 rated SCV-2081R will work effectively in more demanding environments that are prone to severe or varying weather conditions as well as tampering or physical attack.
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Mandatory Stolen Vehicle Recovery systems in Brazil

Legislation to tackle vehicle theft makes Brazil a standout market for the future says a new SBD report

The Brazilian government has introduced legislation to tackle the very high levels of vehicle crime through a program called SIMRAV. SBD have produced a new report which provides an extensive overview of the progress made towards the mandatory fitment of SVR systems to all new vehicles in Brazil as a part of SIMRAV, and the capability to extend this to offer additional telematics services.
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High performance handheld thermal imaging and recording

The new ruggedised, handheld IR518 thermal imaging and thermal video recording camera from Armstrong Optical opens opportunities to a wide range of imaging applications only previously available with much higher priced systems.

The lightweight camera allows covert, passive observation to be undertaken on even the darkest of nights without the use of infrared illumination. By operating in the Long Wave Infra-Red (LWIR) region of the spectrum the camera can provide images of a target at any time of day and in all weather conditions - including through fog, mist dust and even has the ability to penetrate light foliage.
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Latest monitoring centre sign-up confirms IRIS as Europe's most widespread IP alarm system

Chiron Security Communications' IRIS alarms-over-IP communications system has been further strengthened with confirmation that it is now being adopted by the Swiss alarm monitoring centre ADSI-FONTI.

ADSI-FONTI is based in Geneva and specialises in the monitoring of high-end installations such as banks, governmental institutions and embassies.
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Winkelmann achieves Innovation award at CTSC

Winkelmann was awarded the Special Jury's "Industry Design & Innovation" award at the 6th Annual Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC) for their RAPTOR RXi Ultra-fast scanning Countersurveillance Receiver.

The RAPTOR RXi counter surveillance receiver stands out from the crowd due to its wide scanning frequency range of 10 kHz to 26 GHz, 20 MHz real-time bandwidth, wealth of functionalities and large (15") colour touch screen display.
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Lumidigm highlighted in Top 300 Startups

Lumidigm has been chosen for inclusion in the 2011 edition of the fundedIDEAS publication Top 300 Startups.

Lumidigm develops and deploys biometric fingerprint sensors that use multispectral imaging to capture superior images quickly, on all people, in all environmental conditions.
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ABUS flying high with new Kitemark

ABUS UK's MD Nick Vanderhoest says: "We're absolutely delighted to achieve the BSi Kitemark giving us this vital UK accreditation on top of our other European standards. APf cylinders have already been fitted within Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, the Houses of Parliament and Wembley Stadium. Now that ABUS cylinders carry the British Kitemark we can expect further high profile projects."
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Latest crime stats released and new research shows people leaving doors open for burglars

National crime statistics released today show an increase in domestic burglaries - many of us still don't lock our front door: new research.
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Codestuff helps Manchester Airport go digital

CCTV upgrade to 1000 camera site helps airport to improve efficiency, reduce complexity and cut maintenance cost
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Massive operation to protect Prince William and Kate along the royal wedding route

Every nook and cranny along the route that Prince William and Kate Middleton will take on their wedding day is being searched by police, reports The Daily Mail.

As Union Jack bunting goes up on Regent Street and flags are raised across central London, elsewhere the focus is on more sinister stuff in the form of a huge anti-terrorism operation.

Police have launched one of the biggest security operations the country has ever seen - estimated to cost £20 million - to protect William and Kate and world leaders.

Drains have been lifted, the insides of lampposts scoured and even the fronts of the boxes on pedestrian crossing buttons have been removed as every inch of the wedding route is searched for explosives.

Ingersoll Rand announce appointment of JHS Integrated Systems as PegaSys Approved Installer

Ingersoll Rand is delighted to announce that JHS Integrated Systems has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The Birmingham-based company will support the specification of the new PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System, create quotations, supply and install systems and provide after-sales service, support and maintenance for the Midlands.

PegaSys, the latest in wireless intelligent access control from Ingersoll Rand, provides an instant and cost effective way to upgrade traditional mechanical doors into a fully electronically-controlled access system. This is designed to provide a simple solution to common access control and key management problems, such as replacing cylinders when keys are lost, unauthorised key duplication and the ability to audit user access.
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Smoke security device to deter jewel thieves

Jewellers in Leicester have been fitting smoke security devices following a series of robberies.

The smoke screen fills shops with thick smoke, making it impossible for criminals to see anything.

Twice this year the devices have been activated at jewellery shops in Belgrave Road and on both occasions the raiders left empty handed.
Leicestershire police recommended the devices to retailers following a number of recent jewellery store robberies.

Emprise sponsors research into excellence in security

Emprise Services plc, leading support services provider, is delighted to announce it has agreed to sponsor the SRI's 2011 study into excellence in security.
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Glendorgal Hotel upgrades to smart security

Mul-T-Lock's innovative Smartair offline access control system has been installed at the luxury Glendorgal Hotel in Cornwall, by local Coast 2 Coast Locksmiths, to upgrade its security without compromising on aesthetics.

Smartair provides a secure all-in-one access control solution that reduces the cost and inconvenience associated with wiring a traditional access control system.

After initial programming, cards or fobs can be easily added or removed from a central point as and when required, in this case the hotel reception. Time zones can also be set and an audit trail is available from the handle to make sure personnel access to a guest room is monitored for extra security.
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