May 4, 2011

BSIA Establishes New Training Providers Group

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated group within its membership for companies that supply training services to the security industry in the U.K. The group met in April for the first time to discuss objectives and the way forward, and currently consists of existing BSIA members as well as companies new to the association. read more

TimeSight Networked Surveillance Plays at US Entertainment Film Producer

TimeSight Systems, a provider of video lifecycle management (VLM) for video surveillance, announced that Paramount Pictures, a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, has joined a list of clients that are leveraging TimeSight's IP-based architecture to increase span of surveillance video coverage, enhance quality of retained video, extend retention times and lower total cost and footprint. read more

Axis Network Cameras Mounted at European High Mountain Areas

The Municipality of Livigno is a renowned tourist resort in the center of the Alps which enjoys free zone status. Its strategic position between Italy and Switzerland at an altitude of 1816 meters makes it ideal for vacation and the perfect destination for shopping addicts, who can enjoy the advantages of the customs-free zone.  read more

AxxonSoft Access Control Manages Russian Sporting Venue

The experimental Sportex facility is an innovative sports center designed for engaging in extreme sports. At the moment Sportex is one of the largest and most up-to-date facilities of this kind not only in Russia, but in all of Europe. read more

L-1 Elaborates Acquisition Negotiations Having More Progresses with CFIUS

L-1 Identity Solutions, announced that in connection with the pending acquisition of L-1 by Safran, L-1 believes that the parties have made progress with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). In order to provide additional time for the efforts to negotiate the terms of a definitive mitigation agreement, CFIUS has accepted the joint request by Safran and L-1 to voluntarily withdraw the CFIUS notification and the parties have refiled the notification.  read more

Chubb Surveillance Cameras Watch over UK Metal Producer

Timet, one of the largest suppliers of titanium products, has chosen surveillance from Chubb Electronic Security to monitor production at its Witton Mill plant in Birmingham. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies.  read more

UK Lock Supplier Provides Safe Learning Environment for Mexican University

Though electronic locks which are software controlled are touted as the best and secure, they have recently been switched off at the University of New Mexico.  read more