Nov. 30, 2012

The Changing Role of the Security Systems Integrator

A new report from IMS Research has found that the transition to IP-based technology in the security industry is changing the role of its systems integrators. Factors such as an increasingly competitive environment as new IT integrators enter the marketplace, declining product margins, and the increased importance of networking knowledge, are all contributing to this change. On the bright side, there are rewards for those integrators that adapt. The world market for systems integration is forecast to grow at an average rate of almost 10 percent to 2016. moreNov. 29, 2012

Siemens to divest its baggage handling, postal and parcel sorting activities

Siemens plans to sell its baggage handling, postal and parcel sorting business. While the company holds leading market positions in his business with a global presence and an installed base around the world, there are very limited synergies with other Siemens business due to the high mechanical content and focus on system integration. moreNov. 28, 2012

Gunnebo Wins Order with Chennai Metro

Gunnebo Security Group has, through its subsidiary Gunnebo India, signed an order with Chennai Metro Corporation to supply entrance control solutions for one of its new lines. moreNov. 27, 2012

TDSi announces healthy mid-year financial results

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations, announces excellent results for the first half of the financial year 2012/2013 with a strong 9.7% lead on projected sales figures. moreNov. 27, 2012

Diversity of forensic marking technology reflected in BSIA section re-brand

The Cash and Property Marking section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its identity and revitalised its strategic objectives in recognition of the growing marketplace for forensic marking products. Now known as the Asset and Property Marking Section, the group offers a forum for security firms whose products deter theft and other crimes by rendering stolen goods unmarketable through either covert or overt security marking. Security marking also enables police to catch and convict criminals, thus creating a powerful deterrent. moreNov. 26, 2012

Barco and partners win Gold ITEA Achievement Award for European 3DTV project

Barco, one of the leading contributors to the JEDI project, proudly announces that the project has won a Gold ITEA Achievement Award. moreNov. 23, 2012

Alava Ingenieros Group Joins BRS Labs' Value Added Reseller Program

Behavioral Recognition Systems, Inc. (BRS Labs), creator of AISight, the first artificial intelligence system for enhanced video surveillance that delivers real-time alerts for suspicious activity, today announced an alliance with Alava Ingenieros Group. Alava will market AISight real-time threat recognition and response systems within Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra. The formal signing ceremony for the agreement took place at the United States embassy in Madrid on November 13. moreNov. 21, 2012

Kentec protects State-of-the-Art Semi-Submersible

Hallin Marine's new Compact Semi-Submersible (CSS) vessel Derwent, recently floated for final fit out, is being fitted with a fire safety system that uses a Kentec Syncro ASM network with Apollo Discovery Marine Detectors, designed and engineered by Singapore-based fire specialist company EPAS Fire Protection Pte Ltd. With accommodation for up to 152 personnel, Derwent is a multi-service vessel built for complex subsea operations and work scopes that cross a wide spectrum of duties, including construction support, IRM, and light/medium well intervention. more