15 January 2014 - Security Buyer Magazine

Openers & Closers – 25 years of security

Openers & Closers, one of the European leading manufacturers of secure locking solutions, is pleased to announce its first quarter of century in business in the 2014. Since its foundation in 1989, O&C has expanded its business in over 60 countries around the world with a wide portfolio that has never stopped growing. Always, working with its main values on top: innovation, quality and service. It all started with the development of the Basic Electric Strike and following the president vision to pursue high quality standards for the international market. In 1990 OPENERS & CLOSERS took the most challenging road when their first international sale was settled in the UK and, it was when everything started. The activity increased allowing O&C to grow as a company and having a good range of products to satisfy their clients’ needs. The sales began to expand all over the European Union, including Spain. “We are a growth company. Our commitment is to keep expanding our brand into new international markets and fulfil our efficiencies of lean manufacturing while minimising our environmental impact.” said Bernat Andreu, CEO in Openers & Closers.” We are proud of what we have become and we know we need to operate in completely new ways, focusing in innovation and process optimisation” To commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary, O&C has the aim to pursue new revenues by creating breakthrough products and to expand its business to new markets always with the European quality as standard. Stay close because 2014 is going to be a year plenty of surprises. More Information: openers-closers.com

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Texecom confirm five year deal with IFSEC

Security Management, UK News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

The IFSEC Security & Fire Portfolio, leading security and fire events organised by UBM Live, is delighted to announce that Texecom has committed to a five year partnership with IFSEC International, IFSEC South Africa, IFSEC India and IFSEC Southeast Asia. The security alarm specialist is the first exhibitor to have committed to a five year deal across the Portfolio. Commenting on the partnership, Clym Brown, Marketing Director, Texecom said: “We are delighted to establish a long-term commitment to IFSEC International and other IFSEC events held around the world. IFSEC International has always been the highlight of our live event calendar. Exceeding customer expectations, it underpins everything that we do, and participating in IFSEC provides Texecom with the opportunity to canvass opinions and showcase new solutions to a wide professional audience. Our commitment extends to IFSEC South Africa, IFSEC India and IFSEC Southeast Asia, reflecting Texecom’s rapid global expansion and quality product portfolio.” Recognising the importance of being represented across the IFSEC Security & Fire Portfolio, Texecom will showcase award-winning products that cover every aspect of external and internal security requirements. As IFSEC International, the flagship security event, relocates to London in June 2014, Brown added: “We are particularly excited about IFSEC International’s relocation to London. Texecom’s advanced electronic security range offers protection to high value installations, and moving to London will increase participation from customers requiring integrated building management solutions.” Charlie Cracknell, Event Director, said: “We are really excited to have confirmed a five year partnership with Texecom. This partnership will allow us to provide considerable value by offering a consultative approach and better enable us to support Texecom’s specific strategies. This will be achieved through IFSEC events, data and digital products that reach different geographic territories; we look forward to what the future holds and maintaining our partnership with Texecom across the global shows.” For more information on the IFSEC Security & Fire Portfolio visit: www.ifsecglobal.com/events.asp

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G4S set to showcase bespoke and industry leading range of security solutions at Intersec 2014

Event News, UK News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

The Middle East’s largest multi-solution security provider G4S is set to showcase an array of bespoke, customer-centric security products, technology and services, in line with the region’s requirement for comprehensive security solutions, at the 16th edition of Intersec taking place from 19th to 21st January 2014 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. At the show this year G4S’s expertise in Systems Security will be demonstrated through solutions lined up by G4S Technology as well as suppliers across the industry. G4S Technology will be also be introducing a new range of high definition surveillance cameras that integrate with the existing Security Management System. In addition to this G4S will illustrate the best practices in its Manned Security Services that include Certified Protection Officers in Saudi Arabia as well as its Cash Solutions that include the CASH360™ cash management solution that is currently deployed in Kuwait and the UAE. G4S will also feature its Facilities Management capability as well as the newly launched Manpower Outsourcing service in the UAE. “Intersec is an important show for G4S and it is an ideal platform where we renew our relationship with clients and suppliers as well as forge new ones. This year in line with the region’s increasing appetite for total security solutions we will be presenting a comprehensive range of products, technology and services that offer to fulfil each customer’s specific requirements”, said Chris Fergus, Managing Director, G4S Middle East. During the show G4S will also be highlighting its global Risk Services and Consultancy and outline how it helps overcome challenges that are specific to the Middle East. Through this service, G4S enables customers to develop resilience to business risk by offering a wide range of risk mitigation solutions that include regulatory and compliance issues. Nick Denny, Sales Director, G4S Risk Management said, “We employ a uniquely credentialed, experienced and multi-disciplinary team of risk consultants who understand the pressures that their clients face and are committed to working in partnership to devise and implement effective solutions for their complex security issues and risks.” In addition to showcasing a wide and the latest range of G4S security solutions the stand will also have a speaker zone where experts from the company’s various verticals will offer key insight on topics relevant to their areas of expertise. Topics covered will include maximising security benefits in complex environments as well as key challenges and solutions that security professionals are currently facing in the Middle East related to control centre operations, safety in the oil & gas sector and compliance in the port sector. Adding an element of fun for the visitors at the stand will be a competition where participants will get to fill in a brief questionnaire and enter into a draw. A winner will be selected on each day of the show. The G4S stand during Intersec will be located at S3 – 517P Hall Saeed 3. For more information visit www.g4s.com.

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For robust biometric facial recognition choose NEC Neoface, says Frost & Sullivan

Surveillance, UK News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

NEC’s NeoFace product has proven to be among the most robust biometric facial recognition algorithms in the marketplace, according to market analysts Frost & Sullivan.

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Tarek Ismail, of Tyco Security Products, shares his thoughts on Intersec 2014

Event News, UK News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

In the latest of a series of interviews in the run up to Intersec 2014, SecurityNewsDesk has spoken to Tarek Ismail, Director of Sales, Middle East, Tyco Security Products, to learn more about Tyco’s ongoing support of the exhibition.
How long has Tyco been participating in Intersec and how have you seen the event grow and change over the years?

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