Abloy UK is showcasing its Cliq Remote electro-mechanical security platform at Counter Terror Expo 2013, the largest international event to mitigate threats, protect against terrorist attacks and understand current modern day risks in a secure environment. Taking place at London’s Olympia centre, Counter Terror Expo is a two-day event that starts on 24th April, with delegates from around the world coming together to debate the issues and new technologies that affect defence against terrorism. Having won “Access Control Product of the Year” at the 2012 CTSS Awards, visitors will be able...

Accellion, Inc., the award-winning pioneer in providing enterprise-class, secure mobile file sharing solutions, today introduced the Accellion Mobile Productivity Suite™ that combines mobile content creation and editing with secure file sync and sharing.  This industry first, mobile office productivity suite enables users to securely create, edit, view and share Microsoft® Office documents from iOS devices.“Business users on-the-go look for solutions that allow them to work outside the office.  In the absence of an enterprise-sanctioned tool, they are willing to put corporate data a...

Vital Technology have developed Xtend, a mobile rapid deployment CCTV and onboard video analytics tower system which provides surveillance and intelligent scene analysis at locations that are proving vulnerable to theft, trespass and vandalism. Purpose-built to cope with difficult terrain and weather conditions, this ruggedised solution incorporates a hydraulic mast (extendable to nine metres) and 360° rotation tower housed in a trailer base unit with an environmentally-friendly 3000rpm generator. Xtend is flexible according to user requirements. A common configuration is a four pan-tilt-zo...

The re-launch of the York Barbican was hailed as a great success. While much praise was rightly reserved for a £2m investment that delivered an impressive new look and refurbished box office area, the project also included a less well known, yet critical enhancement of security and site technology delivered ‘behind the scenes’ by Rotherham based Reflex systems. As part of the capital investment programme, the Barbican’s managers (SMG UK) needed and envisaged an all-encompassing safety and security solution, that would both deliver a high level of performance in the management of public...

In 1985 when Spielberg was producing Back to the Future, Bournemouth Borough Council was creating its own frenzy of attention in the UK with the introduction of a beach-side urban CCTV scheme that was the first of its kind. Back in ’85, Bournemouth was turning heads not just at home, but abroad, too. Almost three decades later, it’s doing it again; Bournemouth is yet again pioneering in the CCTV world and innovating to further protect its citizens, visitors and property – both now – and in the future. This time, Bournemouth is introducing ‘white light’ Predator cameras from 360 Vi...

Accu-Time Systems, the leading global provider of biometric and non-biometric workforce management tools, has announced the immediate availability of AccuTouch USB, a new portable multispectral fingerprint reader. This new device will enable organisations to introduce biometrics into a wider range of environments and virtually eliminate enrolment and false read issues. According to David Hembery, Director of Accu-Time Systems UK: “AccuTouch USB is a unique portable multispectral reader that sets a new standard for fingerprint performance, reliability, and durability. It will deliver high...

VDT Direct, the leading developer of rapid deployment video security solutions, has announced the appointment of Leigh Hughes as sales executive. He will be responsible for building relationships with new and existing resellers and driving opportunities for VDT Direct’s portfolio of security solutions including WebEye, RSI Videofied and a comprehensive range of CCTV cameras and systems. Leigh Hughes has over thirty five years’ experience of cloud computing and networking technologies and joins direct from Stanley Systems in California, USA where he was responsible for sales of RS...

Integrated Technology Systems has developed an exciting new Law Enforcement product to enhance officer safety and increase criminal apprehension. Current conditions require most agencies to utilize Fire Department's thermal products which results in loss of time allowing for the criminal to avoid capture and is not designed for law enforcement needs. T5Thermal® features: (audio/video recording, still image captures, infra-red lighting for covert searches, single handed operation, strobe and siren alerts for criminal disoreintation and a 1500 lumens lighting system leaving other t...

A British security company is marketing a new high-tech personal identification system in Iraq and Afghanistan that the company says can help save lives. Croma Security Systems says its new technology could weed out potential terrorists who attempt to infiltrate the armed forces in war-torn states. In Afghanistan, there have been numerous deaths after Afghani soldiers fighting alongside the allies, turned on their comrades. CSS’s FastVein Biometric System identifies the veins in people’s fingers and could quickly identify impostors posing as soldiers. The FastVein system was successful...

Interconnective Security Products (ISP) has today announced that it has been appointed as the sole UK commercial distributor of the industry leading body worn video system (BWVS), the Zepcam.  Developed and manufactured in the Netherlands, the Zepcam, is already the BWVS of choice in many European police forces, as well as security organisations. Zepcam has developed a flexible BWVS solution catering for most frontline operational needs. The entry level  Zepcam T1 is designed as a local BWVS with a battery capacity of 4.5 hours recording time and 15 hours standby time. The intermediate leve...