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Gate automation industry continues to decline
With commercial buildings, protection in some shape or form is required rather than desired. With private residential properties, vehicle gates are not a necessity and as a result, market growth remains slow in this application. During the recession, most high wealth individuals still have money and will continue to purchase vehicle gates. Unfortunately, this type of customer accounts for only a small proportion of the market.
According to the latest statistics published by IMS Research on t... [more]
Posted on 18/03/2010 in
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SelectaDNA reduces burglary and the fear of crime on Middlesborough housing estate
Since June 2008, Coast & Country Housing Association has been upgrading the Grangetown North housing estate to a more modern community through the improvement and renovation of over 340 properties. Part of the process has been the use of hundreds of SelectaDNA forensic property marking kits in order to reduce and deter theft of valuables on the estate.
Eighteen months after the launch of a regeneration scheme involving the use of SelectaDNA on a Middlesborough housing estate, both burglary an... [more]
Posted on 17/03/2010 in
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New Vice President and General Manager of EMEA for Qualys
Qualys®, Inc. has announced the appointment of Christophe Bianco as Vice President and General Manager of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In his new role, Bianco will be responsible for strategic, operational, field sales and marketing activities in EMEA. With 15 years of experience in providing security services, including security policy and governance, audits, and intrusion detection, Bianco is poised to continue growing Qualys’ business in EMEA.
“Since inception, Qualys ... [more]
Posted on 17/03/2010 in
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Westminster International appoints new Sales Director
Westminster International Ltd, a division of Westminster Group Plc has announced the appointment of Shires Crichton as Sales Director.
Westminster International has seen a significant increase in enquiry levels and orders won since the flotation of the Group in 2007. This increase in activity has resulted in the opening of two new offices, in Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur, and the appointment of further agents.
Shires Crichton, initially trained as an Electronic Security Engineer, has worked... [more]
Posted on 11/03/2010 in
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Security is becoming an increasing source of business intelligence
Premises security has long been viewed by organisations as a necessity rather than an opportunity, but with the growth of intelligent buildings this is rapidly changing. Security is becoming an increasing source of business intelligence that helps to ensure a duty of care to employees and visitors and to support increased revenue generation.
As organisations have become aware of the need to manage their core assets more effectively and efficiently, and the variety of threats those assets need... [more]
Posted on 10/03/2010 in
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