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The use of drones – also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – is rapidly becoming common practice across multiple industry sectors....
Technology is evolving fast. Not only do we embrace this change, it has in fact come to shape our expectations as consumers. Within the security industry, usability, value for money,...
It is common place for employers and principal contractors to drive down employment costs by illegitimately disguising workers as independent contractors, particularly in sub-contracting out the works required. The security...
Many small businesses think they are simply not big enough to be the target of cyber-attacks, but this is increasingly not the case. In fact, online threats are one of...
The Gold Coast 2018 Organising Committee will deliver an athlete-focused Games providing long lasting benefits for the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia and the Commonwealth. Safety and Security are critical to...
Learn how sensitive data can be compromised by technology such as spying drones and connected cars; understand the complexities of airport security; hear how social media and media training can...
Airports are one of if not the most complex of integrated security environments that security professionals have to operate in today’s challenging security industry. Securing a huge amount of passengers...
HID Global is collaborating with Honeywell on the Vector Occupant mobile software application which enables building occupants to tap into Internet of Things capabilities to address common building issues....
You can’t open a magazine, go to a website or attend an event these days without hearing the buzz term Internet of Things or IoT. Today it seems as if...
An IP surveillance system may be used to observe and protect people, objects and people’s activity inside and outside premises as well as traffic and vehicles, money handling in banks,...
Boon Edam, global leaders in entrance security systems, will exhibit its latest Speedlane Lifeline Series of entrance security gates for the first time in Sydney at the 2017 Security Exhibition...
Companies and individuals involved in the Australian security industry will be recognised for their hard work, excellence and innovation on a national and international stage, at the 2017 Security Awards....
The recently released Global Terrorism Index (2016) outlines concerning implications for Western nations including Australia. One of the particularly worrying implications is the increasingly migratory nature of the kind of...
Organisations of all types face a world of increasing threats, both physical and virtual. These organisations have a responsibility to their stakeholders to minimise the associated risks....
How smart is your home? How connected are your home devices? How many devices are connected to your wifi network at any one time? nbn survey reveals that the number...
Seven common enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) devices have proven to be hackable in less than three minutes, including IP-connected security systems, smart HVACs and energy meters, video conferencing systems...
The shops are getting busy, and, depending on which hemisphere you live in, it’s either time to turn on the central heating or break out the shorts and shades. But...
For decades, the basic access card, be it MiFare, Weigand, proximity, smart cards, magnetic stripe and a variety of other card technologies, have been the basis of most building access...
Leading security product and service suppliers including Gallagher, Hikvision and Sony used last week’s Security Exhibition & Conference as a platform to launch or preview new products to a captive...
Lack of interest from C-suite and director level the biggest security challenge facing businesses...
Having a conversation in a noisy area is difficult enough when you are talking face to face with your partner, and can be virtually impossible when using a communications system....
Intelligent Security Integration will launch Australia’s first mobile CCTV Command Centre (MCCC) for hire at the 2016 Security Exhibition and Conference from Wednesday 20 – Friday 22 July at the...
As a people-orientated business, with a national presence, servicing a diverse range of industries and customers, MSS Security and its employees see a great deal of the Australian community –...
MEDIA RELEASE Lighthouse.io today announched they are launching an IoT security management platform powered by Bluetooth Beacons at the 2016 Melbourne Security Exhibition and Conference on July 20-22. The software...
When was the last time you bought a mobile phone? Mine was in 1998. It was one of the first Nokia phones where the most ‘awesome’ feature was a game...
New SNC-VB770 Combines Sensitivity, Colour and Resolution for Range of Commercial Applications Compatible with a Variety of an E-mount Interchangeable Lens...
Areas in great need of protection, vulnerable to attacks from terrorists, thieves or just random damage are of extreme importance to protect. As a result of this need, there is...
MEDIA RELEASE Registrations are now open to attend the 2016 Security Exhibition & Conference, Australasia’s premier security industry event, which is returning to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from...

Leading security product and service suppliers including Avigilon, Ness Corporation and Inner Range used last week’s Security Exhibition & Conference as a platform to launch or preview new products to...

Webster’s dictionary defines the term Crucible as : “a place or situation that forces people to change or make difficult decisions.”...
A common refrain amongst security managers is the lack of stakeholder support when they try to propose new system implementation. Lack of buy-in is one of the most common contributors...
With cybercrime now the leading hazard of 21st century businesses, Australian security managers and executives need to think differently about data security and how to deal with the threat of...

Walls of greenery, circadian lighting and workspaces specially designed to accommodate activity-based working are just some of the features of Medibank’s new Docklands headquarters in Melbourne. Occupied since October 2014,...

Smarter Connectivity Is the Name of the Game by Martin Gren, co-founder of Axis Communications AB In the world of fashion trends tend to come in cycles. Wait a decade...

Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be featuring its new range of security reader products, including new versions of its MIFARE and Proximity Readers at Security Exhibition & Conference 2015....

The Astoria 7 hotel in San Sebastian, Spain, is one of the first in the world that can now manage the reservations and stays of its guests by sending their...

Taipei, Taiwan, February 19, 2014 – AG Neovo, a leading supplier of security and surveillance displays, is proud to introduce the HX-32 and HX-42 that are crafted to serve demanding...

Taipei, Taiwan, January 29, 2015 – AG Neovo has played a crucial role in keeping many public transport systems around the globe run smoothly and safely. The latest addition to...

Ness Corporation, manufacturers and wholesalers of Australian designed electronic security equipment will serve up something completely different at this year’s Security Exhibition & Conference, held on 15-17 July at Melbourne...

The security industry needs innovation, especially in the commercial and industrial sectors. Innovation in security can be defined as the implementation of a new security approach or process that results...

Mobile devices are increasingly being integrated into the workplace environment as businesses recognise the potential to provide more streamlined services to a workforce that is increasingly on the move. As...

According to the Cisco 2014 Annual Security Report, “The sophistication of the technology and tactics used by online criminals – and their nonstop attempts to breach network security and steal...

Leading experts will be challenging the readiness of the Australian security industry for a host of threats, both physical and online, when the Security Exhibition & Conference returns to Melbourne...

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Security Exhibition and Conference, Australia’s leading security event. While in the grand scheme of things thirty years may not seem like a...
Christmas is a prime time for break and enters and theft. So as the silly season fast approaches Aussies need to get serious about security with some simple tips to...

As part of Safe Work Australia Month, ASIAL launched two new exciting member benefits related to the health and safety of employees; the ASIAL Safe Workplace Management (SWM) system and...

Members of the Australian security industry convened at The Ivy Ballroom in Sydney in October for the 2014 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence; the peak national awards for security...

As Australasia’s premier security industry event approaches its 30th anniversary, we take the opportunity to consider how the Australian industry has evolved over the past 30 years and what will...
The return of the Australia’s largest security show to Melbourne in June of this year marked the first time the show had been held outside of Sydney for over twelve...

MEDIA RELEASE 23 July 2014 Security Exhibition and Conference returning to Melbourne in 2015 Australasia’s premier security industry event, the Security Exhibition & Conference, will return to Melbourne next year,...

The winners of the Best New Product Awards were announced at the Security Cocktail Reception. The awards celebrated innovation and excellence in the Australasian security industry and gave visitors the...

More than 4,500 security industry professionals from Australia and as far as The Netherlands converged on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the 29th annual Security Exhibition and Conference...

Day two of Security 2014 has just wound up at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre with tomorrow; Friday, the final day of the event. Here at the show there’s...

For the first time since 2001, the Security Exhibition has returned to Melbourne. Having been held annually for over a decade in the harbour city, the 29th iteration of the...

Xandem Tomographic Motion Detection (TMD), a groundbreaking new form of motion detection technology that sees and detects movements through walls, has been launched on the Australian market. This state of...

VUpoint is RISCO Group’s revolutionary live video verification solution. Seamlessly integrating IP Cameras within our professional security systems, and powered by the RISCO Cloud, VUpoint provides an unprecedented level of...

Hayagriva Software introduces ‘COM-SUR’, a tool created to Standardize Intelligent Incident Reports and Enhance Surveillance, which will be showcased at the upcoming Security Exhibition and Conference at stand A28. Standardization...

It wasn’t that long ago that information security protected networks, and physical security protected people, bricks and mortar. The Convergence of the two, once a projected trend is now an...

Paul Christie has realised the full potential of cloud based software. Below he tells how simPRO has enabled both business success and the freedom to travel. When I first started...

John Bigelow (Editor in Chief, Interactive Media Solutions) Depression in the community is a serious issue. Every year, thousands of people struggle with this extremely serious condition, with far too...

Mark Romer, National Security Manager for Pelco by Schneider Electric.   Tell us about Pelco by Schneider Electric.. Pelco by Schneider Electric is a world leader in the design, development,...

  Peter De Ieso , Distribution Manager – Commercial Security, FLIR Systems Australia Pty Ltd   What will be your key new product releases at Security 2014? The new FC-Series...

Over two days, cross-disciplinary experts will share their experiences, knowledge and expertise on managing security challenges in fast evolving and complex environments....

Without doubt, one of greatest challenges one faces in business, whether it be as an individual or a business, is that of remaining relevant. The fact that something made you...

The Facilities Management profession plays a pivotal role in the security of any organisation, and their procurement decisions in this regard not only provide a safe and efficient working environment...

Keeping up to date with industry trends and cost saving innovations is an important part of the security profession. However, as with any role, it can be easy for ‘the...

The new AXIS P14 Network Camera Series consists of seven compact bullet-style cameras offering functionalities required for most installations. The series includes cameras with built-in IR as well as a...

View Pelco’s latest range of products and solutions available to the security market, on the show floor. With a long and prestigious history of offering high-quality, innovative products and exceptional...

Today’s IP video management systems (VMS) must deliver new services and features to a large and ever-growing class of new users, whose roles go beyond the traditional security mission. Scaling...

Having spent the last two weeks travelling around the United States, observing the local security in operation, it is interesting to note a number of distinct differences between security personnel...

The Security Exhibition and Conference 2014 will see the return of the new product showcase, giving you the chance to see 10 of the best security products to hit the...

By John Fleming (GM, ASIAL) Since the change of Federal Government in September 2013 the National Broadband Network (NBN) debate has raged about which technologies the NBN Co will utilise...

By Pelco by Schneider The 2014 Security Exhibition and Conference promises to be the most innovative yet with the opportunity to discover new products, learn from educational programs and network...

It has been fascinating and somewhat unsettling to watch the media frenzy that has occurred in the aftermath of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. The scramble to be...

City surveillance for a safer city happens to be one of the toughest assignments there is. And the task basically boils down to one question: “Do you know what’s going...

The City: A large metropolitan area in EMEA. Objective: To protect citizens of the city from crime and terrorism and the adverse effects of natural disasters. Strategic Challenge The municipality...

FLIR Systems SR-100 cameras make the airport even safer than before. With the threat of intruders, or even worse, terrorist attacks, making sure that all passengers are safe within an...

Thirty (30) FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras helped to assure a safe meeting of world leaders in Germany. The Group of Eight (G8) is an international forum for the governments...

FLIR Systems PathFindIR thermal imaging camera helps to avoid sometimes deadly accidents. South Africa is a world renowned leader in the mining industry. Not only is it famous for its...

Job Title : Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry Company : Georgetown University School of Medicine and Research Psychologist 1. What is it like to talk to terrorists? Can you describe...

Job Title : Marketing Manager & Business Development Manager Company : FSH Fire & Security Hardware 1. How has fire and security hardware transformed over the last five years? The...

Job Title : Technical Account Manager Company : SystemWare-Pacific 1. How has biometric technology transformed over the last 5 years? What has been some of the key trends and advances...

Bruce T. Blythe, CEO, Crisis Management International, Inc. What would you do in the following situation? You learn that one of your facilities has been emitting low-level toxic substances for...

No matter your operating system, the chances are that once a month or more your computer, tablet of even your smartphone will need updating. If your PC or device is...

The Security 2013 Exhibition & Conference may be more than seven months away, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t take a proactive approach to ensure that sensitive information at...

Countering violent extremism By Countering Violent Extremism Sub-Committee – Attorney-General’s Department The Australian Government is working with communities to build resilience to violent extremism—that is, the use or support of...