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IED security sweeps for Borderpol Annual Conference and Expo 2012 will be provided by Wagtail
posted on 15/12/2011

Suppliers of Specialist Dog Services, Wagtail UK Limited have confirmed they will be exhibiting at next year’s Borderpol Annual Conference and Expo 2012 and as part of their involvement will provide explosive security sweeps on both days of the conference and exhibition. Wagtail is one of the UK’s leading specialist dog companies providing dogs and handlers for a wide variety of uses including detection of explosives, firearms, drugs, cash, tobacco, live bodies, human remains (cadaver) and search and rescue. Wagtail also provide dogs for use in wildlife detection. Their customers include the UK Border Agency for whom they are the sole provider of live body detection teams at border crossing points in Northern France. These teams operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In the last 3 years of operations the Wagtail Dog Teams have detected over 8000 persons attempting to enter the UK illegally. This success was rewarded in July 2011 when Wagtail received the prestigio... [more]

Acquisition of Visonic Ltd. expands Tyco’s presence in strategic markets and strengthens wireless security products portfolio
posted on 09/12/2011

On 6th december, Tyco International Ltd. announced the acquisition of Visonic Ltd. is completed. Visonic Ltd. is a global developer and manufacturer of electronic security systems and components, for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition was first announced on September 15, 2011. A leader in advanced wireless technology for the security industry, Visonic’s portfolio includes wireless communications technologies that offer increased range and secure communications. These technologies are in use in more than 1 million wireless installations around the world. “The addition of Visonic to the Tyco Security Products portfolio advances our strategy to provide our global customer base with broad-based, best in class security solutions,” said Mark VanDover, President of Tyco Security Products. “The company’s technological capabilities and strong presence in markets such as Europe enable us to further enhance the solutions and reach of our intrusion security portfolio.” The Vis... [more]

Kaspersky Lab reveals breakthrough results and market growth in first half of 2011
posted on 19/09/2011

Kaspersky Lab has announced it has gained a larger market share in the B2C sector. The company has the best growth indicators in European countries among the top four vendors. According to GfK data, in the first half of 2011 Kaspersky Lab held a number two position in the B2C sector in Western Europe, and took the first place in key countries, such as Germany and France. In the antivirus category, Kaspersky Lab has shown especially high results, demonstrated by its number one position, with 46 per cent of the European retail market in the first quarter of 2011. "For Kaspersky Lab, European and US markets are strategically important due to both their size and the competition in those markets”, said Eugene Kaspersky, chairman and CEO of Kaspersky Lab. “Gaining bigger market share in these mature markets proves that our expansion and business development strategy reflects both understanding of market needs, and better knowledge of technology trends. Today we are getting even closer to g... [more]

Tyco International strengthens intrusion security portfolio with Visonic acquisition
posted on 15/09/2011

Tyco International Ltd. has reached an agreement to acquire Visonic Ltd., a global developer and manufacturer of electronic security systems and components, for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition will strengthen the wireless product and technology portfolio and market presence of the Tyco Security Products business in the intrusion security market. “The acquisition of Visonic strengthens the technology capabilities in our intrusion security portfolio and will enable us to enhance the solutions we can offer to our residential and commercial customers,” said Mark VanDover, President of Tyco Security Products. “Visonic is an established leader in wireless security technology and its strong presence in the European security market complements Tyco’s strength in the North American market.” Visonic is a leader in developing advanced wireless technology for the security industry. The company’s recently introduced PowerG wireless communications technology offers increased co... [more]

Digital Ally's sale includes in car video system, LIDAR and thermal imaging cameras
posted on 13/09/2011

Digital Ally, Inc. is running an unprecedented sale. Digital Ally’s current offers include: a package deal allowing the purchase of a DVM-750 digital in car video system with an officer-worn FirstVu digital video system for $4995.00 ($995 off); $500 off the Laser Ally handheld LIDAR; $300.00 off the Thermal Ally thermal imaging camera; $200 off the FirstVu wearable/mountable video system; and $200 off the DVF-500 flashlight digital video system. “We have gone to great lengths to develop a product line that assists the law enforcement community in operating with the utmost efficiency and safety,” stated Stanton E. Ross, Chief Executive Officer at Digital Ally, “so we want to make sure these tools can still reach the hands of the officers that need them, despite widespread reductions in funds and tax revenues.” “Our video systems, LIDAR speed gun and thermal camera each feature unique capabilities and provide valuable evidence,” adds Ken McCoy, the Company’s Vice President of Sales and... [more]

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