Intruder alarm warning devices News

 SIA released revised standards for security system control panels to reduce the incidence of false alarmsThe Security Industry Association has released a draft set of revised standards for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices that are intended to reduce the incidence of false alarms.The "Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction" is meant for use by manufacturers in the design of control panels and alarm signal re...

 Cortech Developments and Vicon have collaborated to provide Cleveland Police with an integrated security system for their recently opened custody suite in HartlepoolCortech Developments and Vicon have collaborated to provide Cleveland Police with an integrated security system for their recently opened custody suite in Hartlepool."A custody suite places demands on systems which are very different from most security applications. It is a fast and frenetic atmosphere with the s...

 United Security Alarm, Inc. implemented the video analytics system to perform automated video surveillance.   MATE-Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics announces today that it provided its Trigger - a video detection unit as a part of a CCTV system upgrade for Pellerin-Milnor, the world's renowned laundry machinery manufacturer. The system upgrade was performed by United Security Alarm, Inc. - a leading system...

  Firetide wireless video surveillance solution aids airport officials to watch ground crewsAirport officials at the Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple, Texas, can now watch over ground crews and protect military assets using a wireless video surveillance network.  Located near Fort Hood, one of the largest military bases in the world, the Central Texas airport helps control access to Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and other military aircraft being ref...

REMI Companies of Hoboken, New Jersey, have developed an upscale residential site for high-end luxury living, making the clientele feel safe in an effective but non-obtrusive way, to be protected in a newly refurbished neighborhood of New Jersey, just minutes from New York City.  During construction, they also wanted to show investors and project managers the progress on the job site.  To do this, REMI is using Milestone XProtect from Milestone Systems open platform IP video management...

The PowerFence™ system from Gallagher Security Management Systems has exceeded Quick-CPS Delivery's expectations.  There has not been one single attempted break in since its installation. "This is an investment that my company simply cannot afford to do without." Quick-CPS Delivery When retail giants such as The Gap Clothing Company, Blockbuster Video, Warner Brothers Studio Stores and Kmart Clothing Company want their goods delivered as efficiently, economically and as safely as...

Gallagher PowerFence™ systems provide a complete deter and detect solution 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The fence secures a remote section of the perimeter that is not so easily seen from the guard towers.Perimeter Solutions for CorrectionsCorrectional Institutes are challenged to protect the public, protect their staff, and ensure a safe, secure and humane environment for offenders.  Gallagher PowerFence™ systems provide the perimeter solution to meet these requirements wi...

Ports of Auckland takes security very seriously, particularly in the face of heightened international security risk."With a Gallagher PowerFence™ system installed, Ports of Auckland security measures exceed the Maritime Safety Authority's expectations."Ports of AucklandA new era of heightened port security is upon us.  Ports all around the world are implementing tighter security measures to safeguard trade and tourism, port staff, port users and local communities from terror...

There hasn't been one instance of attempted break-in at Ricardo since the installation of the PowerFence™ system in 1998. The Gallagher PowerFence™ system has worked for Ricardo Consulting Engineers.  In Sabine's words, "It's absolutely brilliant". For over 80 years the Ricardo Group has been a world authority in the research, design, and development of automotive power train and vehicle systems.  Today, their expertise covers gasoline, diesel and gaseous-fueled engines...

Airport Shutdowns Cost MillionsIn the last two months of 2001 there were 30 airport shutdowns in the United States alone.  Breaches in security resulting in shutdowns, cost the airline industry millions of dollars. Over 1,000 flights were delayed and 434 planes had to have their passengers exit for re-screening.In the past, shutdowns have typically been the result of a security breach at the checkpoint. These breaches have mainly been caused by:A person running through the airport without s...

Xstrata Copper's emergency and protective services superintendent at Mount Isa Mines, Darren Bracey, says Cardax FT, as a tool, provides better control of access management health and safety systems and he wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.Tracey: "The powerful software leads itself well to integration with other third party software applications to allow better management of security, health, safety, access control and contractor management".Mines present numerous challenges when it c...

National Mini Storage is the largest self storage company in New Zealand, with six self storage facilities, each with up to 1 kilometre of perimeter that needs security protection.  Since 1993, National Mini Storage has been a strong advocate of the PowerFence™ system to assure customers their property is safely protected. The concept of a self storage facility was relatively new to New Zealand when National Mini Storage opened their first site in Penrose in 1991.  The site desi...

Reliance Group's revenue is equivalent to 3.5% of India's GDP.  The Group contributes nearly 10% of the country's indirect tax revenues and over 6% of India's exports. Reliance continues to go from strength to strength with Cardax as its integration platform.From late 1999 to 2002 Reliance Infocomm built the backbone for a digital India - 60,000 kilometres of fibre optic backbone, crisscrossing the entire country.The Reliance Group, founded by Dhirubhai H. Ambani (1932-2002), is India's lar...

Sick and tired of thieves helping themselves to your stock?Need a ‘sure-fire' way of keeping your plants secure after hours?Rick Currin, Manager of Mitre 10 Dinsdale in Hamilton, New Zealand has taken a proactive approach to securing plants and stock.  To maximize site security Rick installed a PowerFence™ system  from Gallagher Security Management Systems along his garden centre perimeter wall.Since installation, four and a half years ago, Rick reports that the PowerF...

PowerFence™ from Gallagher Security Management Systems meets the highly specialized needs of the Defence industry.  The fence is reliable, has a strong deterrent and is extremely cost effective.During times of international turmoil the PowerFence™ system was used to increase security at military sites.MilitaryDepartments of Defence play a vital role in defending nations and in securing international peace.  They allow countries to maintain their independence, sovereignty, i...

  At the forefront of the export supply chain, Port of Tauranga is New Zealand's preferred export gateway and fastest growing port for imports."The Cardax FT system has some unique features that have been very applicable to the ports environment," Mike Letica, Manager Security Services.The security expectations on Ports contribute to maintaining New Zealand's reputation as a secure trading partner.Driving within the site of Port of Tauranga, the atmosphere is a peculiar combi...

The chosen system needed the ability to support multiple technologies and extensive integration. A university on a mission: to amalgamate data sources and centralize information management.  Cardax FT will be the system that does it.Cardax FT: the platform for rationalising a series of disparate systems across a 270 acre campus."We needed a system that had the potential to do everything," explains Jonathan Richardson.  Cardax FT now acts as the core management system.Seven di...

Based in Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand, Soar Printing offers a comprehensive range of printing services.  It operates 24 hours a day, 6 days a week and employs 80 shift workers. Like many businesses, Soar suffered its fair share of theft and vandalism.  However, when its premises were broken into and a car stolen and destroyed, Soar decided to upgrade their security measures from CCTV cameras and an alarm system. With the assistance of Chubb New Zealand Ltd, in 2004 Soar instal...

When Wellington City Council installed Cardax FT in 2001, they were one of the first sites in the world on the Cardax FT technology platform. The Council's recognition of the system's potential will continue to benefit Wellington City for many years to come.Making a positive difference in the community with Cardax FTWellington City Council Security Manager, Ian Gilbert appreciates the Cardax FT reporting capability "It's fantastic -it's easy to use and  I draw on the information held i...

Cardax FT is installed in seven Shell sites in four states across Australia, including the company's head office.  Every door is locked and the system requires everyone to use a card to gain access.Shell needed an extremely high level of security.  Cardax FT provides that security."Shell Australia required a security system which enhances secure environments and is able to be supported from anywhere in the world," says Tony Van Noordenburg, Shell Australia's Facilities Operat...

ANSTO manages high and medium security areas on the one system platform, Cardax FT.ANSTO's visionOur vision is to benefit all Australians and the international community through the innovative applications of nuclear science and technology and for ANSTO to be recognized as a leader in selected fields of expertise.For the future, ANSTO is interested in the direction biometrics is taking, in particular, iris scanning. With the Cardax FT platform, ANSTO knows it will be possible to integrate biomet...

We rely on them every day. Every day, they rely on PowerFence™ systems from Gallagher Security Management Systems."The fence system is safe. Gallagher Security Management Systems' Code of Practice exceeds installation codes of practice which currently exist around the world."The ChallengeGallagher technology has successfully secured hundreds of utilities sites across Europe, USA, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.Utilities are critical infrastructures that affect us all. Ke...