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3DX-Ray introduces portable x-ray detection unit for bomb and threat detection!
3DX-Ray has introduced a new version of its portable and lightweight TPXi Por. The TPXi-675 is lightweight, fast to deploy, and is ideal for imaging the internal contents of suspect packages that have been left in passenger terminals or other high threat risk areas. As well as offering the highest image quality of any comparable system it also o...
New Single Sign-On Application Wizard from CA simplifies IT administration
CA, Inc. has announced the availability of a new Application Wizard for CA Single Sign-On (SSO), a key component of its Identity & Access Management (IAM) solution. The Application Wizard makes it easier for IT administrators to automate single sign-on so that end users can quickly take advantage of fast, convenient access to their applications. ...
Implementing an effective security strategy
In the last ten years, the risks for enterprise security have grown steadily and new types of attacks have appeared. These are often combinations of viruses, Trojans or other malware from a wide range of anonymous sources. At the same time, enterprise networks are growing ever more complex. A large number of servers are dedicated to a variety of ta...
European airport security market to quadruple by 2010
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan "European Airport Security Equipment Market: Investment Opportunities" reveals that the European airport security market earned revenues (top 47 participants) of $2.37 billion in 2005 and estimates this to reach $10.35 billion in 2010. The European airport security market looks set for robust growth, partic...
Peoplesafe protects Sevenoaks electoral canvassers from verbal and physical abuse
The law require Councils to conduct an annual audit of every property in its area to ascertain who, of voting age, is resident at the property to ensure they are registered to vote. The law also requires that the resident of the property return the form to the Council. In cases of verbal harassment and abuse, offenders often feel they are imm...
Infrared fire safety and detection system installed at Chinese hydro-electric power station
The Longtan Hydropower Station, one of the world’s largest hydro-electric power stations, situated on the Hongshui River in the Guong-Xi province of China, will use 100 Fireray 100R reflective beam smoke detectors as part of the complete fire safety and detection system provided by Cooper Asia. Due for completion in 2009 but already partially o...
IndigoVision IP technology improves passenger safety and speeds up operations for the Berlin S-Bahn
IndigoVision is providing the technology behind a new train dispatch system that improves passenger safety and speeds up operations for the Berlin S-Bahn. The S-Bahn is a metro system that transports around 1.3 million passengers a day across a network consisting of 16 lines and 165 stations. This IP Video system allows the train driver to safely m...
ITA Group acquires covert surveillance and counter-surveillance provider Corunna Solutions Group
ITA Group has acquired the specialist covert surveillance and counter-surveillance provider Corunna Solutions Group (CSG). “CSG provides the ITA Group with a proven capability in the management of complex covert surveillance operations for clients in the UK and across Europe”, says David Smith, ITA Group’s Operations Director. “These highly sens...
Hackers steal $450,000 from Carson City
Hackers have broken into the Carson City general fund bank account in California and stolen $450,000. Investigators believe the hackers obtained the Carson City account log-in details after successfully uploading spyware to a city-owned computer. Apparently, the Treasurer was monitored by a keylogger, which allowed the hackers to steal the bank...
Security industry supports controversial Home Office split
The Home Office split began at the beginning of May and has received the disapproval of many, including former Lord Chief Justice Lord Woolf, and the former Home Secretary Charles Clarke. Those security professionals who backed the split said that they believed the move would make the departments more efficient and more accountable, leading to bett...
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