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Visual Defence to implement passenger safety and security screening project at African Airport
posted on 10/12/2007

Visual Defence Inc. has announced that the organization, along with its 50% owned subsidiary, AviSecure, signed a contract with the government of an African country expected to be worth between $USD 140 million and $USD 250 million over twenty-five years. The contract is for a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) passenger safety and security screening project at the country's principal airport. The airport's passenger safety and security screening BOT project encompasses risk assessment, security strategy development and complete strategy implementation including procuring, installing and integrating identified security technology, as well as hiring, training and managing airport security personnel. AviSecure will oversee project management and general airport security administration. "Recent research indicates that the single greatest reason for sharp declines in airport passenger volume is time delays and congestion caused by multiple security lines," says Dagan Sadeh, CEO for Visual Defe... [more]

Orsus Situator integrates video and access control with command and control response capabilities at Virginia Port Authority
posted on 29/11/2007

The Virginia Port Authority owns four general cargo terminals - Norfolk International Terminals, Newport News Marine Terminal, Portsmouth Marine Terminal and the Virginia Inland Port, in Front Royal. In 2006, these ports transported 16.5 millions tons of cargo. The Virginia Port Authority's terminals span multiple cities and include distribution warehouses, cargo terminals, and an intermodal facility that connects truck and rail to transport ocean-going containers. Orsus(r), has been awarded a contract for its Situator(tm) product suite with the Virginia Port Authority. The project spans three locations and provides the Virginia Port Authority with a system that integrates video and access control with command and control response capabilities. The deployment began in early November. Part of the financing for this project came from a $3 million Federal security grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance security at three state-owned marine terminals. Situa... [more]

Fastlane Glassgate speedgates control access at Manchester law firm
posted on 28/11/2007

Fastlane Glassgate speedgates from Integrated Design have been installed at the Manchester office of Cobbetts solicitors, a top 50 full service law firm. A plan was drawn up to provide a security system in the reception hall to the main entrance of the building, limiting access to only authorised occupants and visitors. As such an access control system with turnstiles was required. Key issues under consideration were the need to install a user friendly entry system for both able-bodied people and wheelchair users whilst maintaining the aesthetic nature of the main entrance. Fastlane Glassgates were recommended by Tilney Shane Architects as they complemented the architectural design of the building while also creating a secure perimeter inside the building. The Glassgate has a glass barrier which operates in a user friendly ‘door-like motion’ allowing for quick acceptance by new users. The same PAC access control system that is used to control access throughout the building was inte... [more]

Civilian targets are becoming the focus of terrorist attacks
posted on 28/11/2007

Public and private sector businesses should urgently review mail security measures in light of a new terrorism threat report released by the FBI. The report called "Terrorism 2002-2005" argues that terrorists are increasingly eyeing so-called 'softer targets' as security around traditional diplomatic and military targets improves. The report suggests that it is chemical and biological WMD's that represent the gravest threat - and that 'civilian targets' have become the focus. A recent report by Pitney Bowes Management Services (PBMS) highlighted those industry sectors that receive a higher proportion of mail-based security attacks. PBMS analysed a representative sample of the secure mail facilities of organisations across the US and the UK to establish the sectors that receive most suspicious packages. Using a year's worth of data on mail throughput and suspicious parcel investigation, an index of vulnerability was constructed amongst key sectors, revealing relative levels of suspicious... [more]

Lone worker software achieves recognition at Scottish Software Awards
posted on 24/11/2007

The Scottish Software Awards, which attracted over 100 entrants, was held on 23rd Nov 2007 at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Glasgow. Argyll’s “CommuniCare” lone worker software was judged ‘Runner Up’ in the category for: Best Wireless/mobile Software Solution (Sponsored By Wireless Innovation. This award recognises Argyll as a company that has developed an innovative software solution for the wireless/mobile market sector. The judges assessment was based upon: > Level of innovation > Demonstrable commercial success or groundbreaking potential > Evidence of success within the wireless/mobile market “CommuniCare” is a modular TeleCare solution that integrates GSM, Internet, VoIP and conventional landline communication technologies with GIS location mapping and bespoke GSM safety devices to deliver a comprehensive software based solution aimed at satisfying the health, safety and personal wellbeing needs for direct clients and Service Providers across multiple industry sectors. Cost effe... [more]

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