IFSEC - it's back

It's back to a full 5-day working week for many professionals in the UK for the first time in 3 weeks and following the successful security operation surrounding the Royal Wedding, a series of counter terror raids near Sellafield Nuclear Power Plant and London, plus the demise of the world's number one terrorist target, the security industry really is dominating the news.

With perfect timing, IFSEC, the world's largest annual security event is on now: a chance to meet like-minded professionals at the heart of the security industry.
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SmartWater secures school burglars' convictions

The high-tech crime fighting powers of SmartWater have been praised by Suffolk Police following the successful conviction of a pair of school burglars.

The intruders were marked with the forensically-coded liquid when they triggered the SmartWater security system as they broke into Leiston High School, in Suffolk. They subsequently fled the scene empty handed.
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Winning streak continues for IronmongeryDirect as it adds another ECMOD Award to its collection

Up against stiff competition, IronmongeryDirect once again demonstrated it's a winner - collecting the Award for Best All Round Business or Brand (Annual Sales £10 million+, B2B category) at the prestigious ECMOD Awards 2011. These key Awards have evolved into the catalogue and multi-channel sector's definitive measure of success.

"We're extremely proud to receive the Best All Round Business Award", says IronmongeryDirect's Managing Director Wayne Lysaght-Mason. "It's an achievement for the whole company and our management team who are extremely passionate about understanding, meeting and being attuned to our customer needs. We work hard to deliver a service that exceeds our customers' expectations and delivering what the customer wants better than anyone else."
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Romad firmware upgrade opens up GPS lone worker monitoring opportunities for ARCs

A major innovation by Geonovo has made the monitoring of lone workers an immediate possibility for virtually any alarm receiving centre in the world.

Geonovo's design engineers have developed a firmware upgrade which negates the need for alarm receiving centres (ARCs) having to invest time and money integrating lone worker message protocols into third party alarm monitoring operating platforms.
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Visimetrics launches Playerbook facial recognition system at IFSEC 2011

New dedicated facial recognition system has been developed specifically to meet the subject identity needs of casino operators

Leading CCTV storage systems manufacturer, Visimetrics (UK) Ltd, will be launching their new Playerbook facial recognition system at IFSEC 2011. Playerbook has been developed to operate reliably in the lighting conditions normally found in casino environments. Powered by Omniperception's facial recognition engine, the new application is the result of a 2 year development process between the companies.
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Demonstrating fingerprint biometric reads under water/wearing latex gloves

i-Evo has announced that fingerprint biometrics are now being used on construction sites by UK contractor Willmott Dixon, in medical labs, on heavy equipment and many other places previously considered inappropriate for the technology. Fingerprints are being verified under water and even wearing latex gloves.

"Not that long ago, security designers had to be very careful about deploying fingerprint biometrics," explains Shaun Oakes, managing director of i-Evo.
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A new Virtual Pivot CCTV solution for covert surveillance from MEL Secure Systems

MEL Secure Systems, a leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has introduced a new Virtual Pivot CCTV solution. This innovative and unique solution provides full pan tilt and zoom functionality and has been designed to meet the specific needs of law enforcement and government agencies in a wide range of covert surveillance applications.

The new MEL Virtual Pivot camera has a conical lens that provides crystal clear images, with full PTZ, through holes as small as 2mm diameter. It mounts securely to vehicle panels or box hides and can even be placed inside existing street lights and furniture with no visible signs or tell-tale graphics to show that CCTV monitoring is taking place.
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New hi-tech security hub to protect UK businesses opens

MITIE creates 38 jobs with multimillion pound investment in Northern Ireland

The UK's newest hi-tech security hub, designed to protect some of the world's largest companies, has opened today in Craigavon, Northern Ireland.
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Ingersoll Rand announces link up with Innovise Enterprise Service Management

Ingersoll Rand announces its new link-up with Innovise Enterprise Service Management (ESM) to supply a complete access control, CCTV, intruder alarm and fire alarm management solution in a single 'integrated' system.

Innovise Enterprise Service Management (ESM) is an independent, specialist IT solutions company experienced in the provision, design, implementation and support of Enterprise Management Solutions.
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Record growth in Milestone Systems as global expansion continues

Milestone Systems, a world leader of open platform IP video management software, once again sets records on all levels: The 2010 annual results show a 56 percent increase in revenue to DKK 217.2M (€29.2M) and earnings increased to DKK 21.5M (€2.9M) from DKK 3.9M (€0.5M) in 2009. Milestone, which exports 96 percent of its sales, expects to maintain high growth rates in 2011.

"A strong focus on establishment of additional sales offices around the world, certification of partners and recruiting many new employees form the basis of the positive figures we can present today. Milestone Systems is stronger than ever in terms of market share and financial position and we expect this to continue in the coming years," says Milestone Systems CEO Lars Thinggaard.
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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.
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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.
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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.