Dec 7, 2010

ASL Safety & Security Public Address System Alerts at UK Power Station

A networked public address (PA) system from ASL Safety & Security has been installed at the Dungeness site, a former nuclear power station in the southeast of England now being decommissioned. read more

Dec 6, 2010

IMS Research: Definitions for PSIM Software

IMS Research’s latest report, “The World Market for Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Software – 2010 Edition” examines the growing market for PSIM software platforms.  read more

Oncam Panoramic Cameras Watch over Caribbean Cruise Ship

When Royal Caribbean International’s newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, begins its inaugural season, the more than 6,300 passengers, 16 decks and nearly 2,100 crew members from 65 countries will be guarded by a surveillance system.  read more

Siemens Security and Communication Systems Reside at European Luxury Hotel

Security from Siemens is at the heart of an integrated solution for Montenegro's most exclusive hotel. The Hotel Splendid Conference & Spa Resort in Becici near Budva required a security and communication package from a single source, with Siemens selected for what proved to be a challenging project.  read more

Securitas Acquires the Majority of Alarm West Group

Following the strategy to expand in Eastern Europe, Securitas has acquired 85 percent of the shares in thesecurity services company Alarm West Group in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The agreement includes an option of acquiring the remaining 15 percent. Enterprise value is estimated to US$17 million. read more

High Tech or Cash Cow Business – It's Innovative Technology that is Fuelling Acquisitions in the Security Industry

A strong feature of the physical security business in the first 10 months of this year has been the acquisition of security companies by IT-related companies. read more

Safeguard Expands Business Platform with Additional Working Capital

Safeguard Security Holdings, a provider of corporate, industrial and residential security solutions, has secured an additional US$1.5 million of financing from its existing investors and a working capital line from Meridian Working Capital. read more