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ABOUT TRIZO Trizo Limited is a UK-based contract electronics manufacturing (CEM) company, located in Somerton, Somerset.
ABOUT TRIZO
Trizo is a UK-based contractmanufacturing electronics manufacturing (CEM) company, Trizo Limited offers high-quality electronics services (EMS) to UK-based located in Somerton, Somerset. original equipment manufacturers within niche, technology-based market sectors.
ABOUT TRIZO
Trizo Limited is a UK-based contractmanufacturing electronics manufacturing (CEM) company, Trizo offers high-quality electronics services (EMS) to UK-based MANUFACTURING SERVICES located in Somerton, Somerset. original equipment manufacturers within niche, technology-based market sectors. • Surface mount assembly • Conventional PTH assembly Trizo offers high-quality electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to UK-based MANUFACTURING • Electro-mechanicalSERVICES assembly and integration original equipmentassembly manufacturers within niche, technology-based market sectors. Surface •• Test andmount inspection •• Conventional PTH assembly Repairs and rework MANUFACTURING • Electro-mechanicalSERVICES assembly and integration Surface assembly ••VALUE-ADDED Test andmount inspection SERVICES •• Conventional PTH assembly Repairs and and rework • PCB design layout • Electro-mechanical assembly and integration • Electro-mechanical design •VALUE-ADDED Test and inspection SERVICES • Design for excellence (DFX) and value engineering Repairs and and rework ••• PCB design layout Supply-chain management Electro-mechanical •• Logistics and order design fulfilment VALUE-ADDED SERVICES • Design for excellence (DFX) and value engineering •• PCB design and layout Supply-chain management •• Electro-mechanical Logistics and order design fulfilment • Design for excellence (DFX) and value engineering • Supply-chain management • Logistics and order fulfilment
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For more information on Trizo, please contact us at:Trizo Limited • Canvin Court • Bancombe Road Somerton Business Park • Somerton • TA11 6SB Somerset For more information on Trizo, please contact us at:Trizo Limited • Canvin Court • Bancombe Road • Somerton Email: info@trizo.com • TA11 6SB Somerset Web: www.trizo.com For more information on Trizo, please contact us at:-
Telephone: 01458 273962 2013 Somerton Business Park
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PRINTEDPRINTED CIRCUITCIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY BOARD ASSEMBLY Trizo Limited offers a complete Trizo Limited offers aelectronics complete electronics manufacturing services solution. Using fully automated manufacturing services solution. Using fully automated
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placement capability placement capability prestigious award. We thank all of our customers for their onward • Multi-head pick and place SMT to organisations operating at the heart ofLine the field. • Multi-zone, Infra Red Reflow Oven • Multi-zone, Infra Red Reflow Oven • 0402 / 0201, Fine Pitch, CSP, QFP, BGA, Flip-Chip support and commitment to Trizo. Michael Nicholson went on • Bi-directional jet-flow wave solderwave with solder single pass • Bi-directional jet-flow with single pass placement capability lead-free organisations process Many Military and lead-free security process sensitive have the need to add that “Trizo is a strong growing company in a demanding • Multi-zone, Infra Red Reflow Oven
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ABOUT TRI
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Trizo Limited provide end-to-end electronics manufacturing solutions for the Aerospace, Defence and security sectors from prototypes through to low, medium and large volume production requirements.
of lowest total-acquisition cost from initial concept to project completion. Trizo specialises in three main areas: Surface Mount Assembly from ultra-low to medium production
From their Somerset headquarters, Trizo are leaders in the field
capabilities. Trizo’s revolutionary solutions feature fully automated
of providing high end, mission critical solutions to the aerospace,
in-line stencil printing, ultra fine pitch placement capabilities
defence, and covert security industries. The company’s valuable
and state-of-the-art multi-zone, infra-red reflow ovens and AOI
range of services were born from involvement within the
(Automatic optical inspection).
Aerospace sector and are set apart from competitors through fast turnaround times and operations that are delivered to the highest quality standards.
During a recent interview, Michael Nicholson gave an example of the use of Trizo’s Surface Mount Assembly: The product in question was a highly complex SMT assembly which also
Trizo’s quality management systems are accredited to AS9100
includes conventional PTH devices that Trizo have developed
REV C and meet all aerospace standard requirements including
a unique system for, which allows manufacture of the complete
IPC, RoHS and WEEE.
product end to end to be completed within the straints of an SMT
Quality is an integral part of Trizo’s business philosophy and is
production line.
vital to a successful partnership with customers across the world.
With unique processes the product can be fully automated for the
The company are well established and recognised globally for
high volume that is required for this mission critical product which
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ayout also has to conform to IPC Class 3Trizo standards being ablecontract to ofelectronics service tomanufacturing its customers. Thiscompany, is a true measure of Trizo’s Limitedwhilst is a UK-based (CEM) al design located in Somerton, Somerset. reduce manufacturing costs by eliminating multi processes. continuous commitment to the highest quality standards.”
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Trizo high-quality manufacturing services (EMS) to UK-based Trizo have established a supply chain of partners within the UK nagement He said this was a great example of offers the sort of cuttingelectronics edge,
equipment technology-based market sectors. er fulfilment and niche, offshore and, coupled with souring components globally, dynamic work that Trizo are able tooriginal do to support theirmanufacturers customers. within
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MANUFACTURING SERVICES • Surface mount assembly
have become the manufacturer of choice when it comes to the outsourcing of circuit board assembly and improvements.
Through-hole and mixed technology assembly is still common • Conventional PTH assembly
further information about the award winning company, please within the industry; Trizo’s applications utilise established PTH and For • Electro-mechanical assembly integration call Trizo on 01458 273 962, email enquiries to info@trizo.com or technology – which can be used •inTest lineand withinspection single and double sided applications. Electro-Mechanical
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visit their website at www.trizo.com
Assembly VALUE-ADDED including theSERVICES company’s
revolutionary Box-Build systems. • PCB design and layout
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• Design for excellence Trizo are industry experts in mechanical assembly of circuit(DFX) boardand value engineering • Supply-chain management
assemblies. The company possess a wealth of experience within • Logistics and order fulfilment
sourcing, custom metal work, cable assembly, wire harnesses and looms; moulded plastics and enclosures. Full X Ray capabilities To further enhance the ‘Total Quality’ methodology of Trizo, the company have successfully completed the acquisition of the new Phoenix X-Ray Machine. This high resolving, semi automatic x-ray system is dedicated to the inspection of printed circuit board assemblies. “The addition of this system will enhance Trizo’s quality commitment to customers as well as the continuous improvement and total quality methodologies within the business” Michael explained. “This was another fantastic piece of machinery for Trizo’s portfolio. Trizo are now able to offer a further higher level
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Based in Derbyshire, Detection Technologies are specialists in the design and manufacture of perimeter intrusion detection systems for all sites where there is a need for reliable electronic detection of hostile activity along the site boundary. In a technologically challenging industry, Detection Technologies’ products are continually evolving to incorporate the latest hardware and software, providing customers with the highest possible detection performance and lowest possible false alarm rates. With over twenty years experience and unrivalled staff expertise, the company pride themselves on the performance and cost effectiveness of their products. Customers from across Europe are ensure the highest quality technical support throughout the process from selection through to installation and commissioning. Detection Technologies innovative products have revolutionised the intruder detection industry and have grown substantially in line with the needs of a global marketplace.
The VibrateÂŽ 3G is a third generation vibration sensitive linear sensor with a high performance intruder detection capability. The product can be deployed on fences and other boundaries using cable ties or cable clips and is sophisticated yet easy to install. Boundary activity is coupled into a sensor device which, in turn, converts the signs of an intruder to representative electrical signals.
The DuoTekÂŽ perimeter security system analyser utilises state of the art digital signal processing hardware to sift megabytes of digital data in response to a wide range of mechanical activity that impacts on all types of perimeter barrier. Such events can include wind, rain, hail and snow as well more damaging activities involving hostile actions such as; cutting through, climbing over causing strain on the barrier.
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Whereas, Detection Technologies’ MultiTek® system combines technologically advanced acoustic sensor cabling with the latest digital processing techniques to maximise intruder detection whilst reducing unwanted alarms from non-intruder related activity.
VibraFon Continuing the ‘Vibra’ range, the VibraFon® intruder detection system was designed to fill a significant gap in the perimeter intrusion detection marketplace. The unit is designed to protect walls that form all, or part of, the perimeter of a secure site detecting mechanical vibrations transmitted along the wall by an intruder of escapee.
Vibra r Sector The latest development from Detection Technologies, in partnership with a German security perimeter fence manufacturer, is the VibraSector® sensor cable, which can be fitted to a border fence so that it is both unobtrusive and provides optimum performance through the excellent coupling between fence and the sensor. Detection Technologies have recently gained the grant of a British Patent for the VibraSector® intrusion point location system from the UK’s Intellectual Property Office. The VibraSector® product represents the latest development in the field of fence intrusion detection systems, providing the capability to monitor up to 1000 metres of perimeter fence using only one analyser module and can identify the location of an intrusion on the fence line to an accuracy of 1%. Using passive line modules, the perimeter may be segmented into 100 detection sub-zones thereby providing an accuracy of intrusion location of +/- 5 metres - more accurate than is required on most typical sites.
Sub-zone lengths may be any length within the protected perimeter and different fence types can be mixed and matched as each sub-zone is allocated its own set of detection parameters. The protected perimeter comprises a series of sub-zones, each of which is defined in length by the line modules and since these modules are passive, there is no requirement for power to be provided for these modules. The VibraSector system utilises Detection Technologies’ own proven VibraTek VS sensor cable technology of which more than 250kM has been installed on some of the most security-conscious sites in the world including prisons, airports, military, and utility sites. With extended low frequency response capabilities, VibraTek 3G provides unparalleled performance on a range of fence constructions including welded mesh, chain-link, palisade, and even wooden fences. The single most significant benefit offered by the VibraSector system is the dramatic cost savings to be had when deploying the system on large perimeters or on perimeters in which there is a requirement to accurately direct cameras to the exact point of intrusion along the protected perimeter. More recently, Detection Technologies were awarded 1st place in the prestigious Product Innovation Award competition for their ground-breaking VibraSector intrusion point location system. Out of a field of more than 100 companies, each having submitted a novel product idea, VibraSector was judged to offer the greatest benefit to the end-user in terms of cost-saving and performance. For electronic perimeter security systems with proven pedigree suiting even the tightest of budgets, look no further than Detection Technologies. For further information, please call Detection Technologies on 01773 744 750 or visit the company’s website at www.detection-technologies.com
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The Multi Award-Winning
999 Team Ltd ...experts in training and consultancy
The Directors and Senior Management of the Security Industry E
1999 and 2001, and was a finalist in three other years. Jeff is also the
Magazine take great pleasure in announcing the deserving recipients of
Chairman and Fellow of the Professional Working Group Institute of
the ‘Training & Consultancy Service Provider of the Year for 2013’ as, 999
Specialist Surveyors & Engineers.
Team. The Award recognises Managing Director Jeff Charlton’s approach to consultancy and risk assessment provoking clients to implement alternative, life saving methods to deal with the CBRN threats of promoting thoughts and the restructuring of how large scale organisations deal with the threats posed by terrorism. The company’s specialist business continuity and disaster recovery services within the counter terrorism sector highlight that, in today’s climate it is important to protect employees and visitors to the building as well as the structure itself, as well as reducing the risks from extenuating natural scenarios of fire and flooding – providing staff with the correct equipment training and knowledge to act in case of emergency. Managing Director and Principle Consultant, Jeff Charlton has worked
On receiving his and 999 Team’s latest accolade from the Security Industry E Magazine, Jeff commented: “* Consultancy The events of 9/11 identified some serious deficiencies in planning limitations. Emphasis was placed on planning for a response rather than on developing proactive defence procedures prior to an ‘incident’ taking place. Following the events that took place in America; in 2001, 999 Team set about placing more of a focus on consultancy, audits, inspections and training.
and studied all over the world. He had held positions in mechanical
‘What to do in the case of an emergency?’ Evacuation is potentially the
engineering and military service through the Highland Volunteers prior to
worst thing an organisation could do. In 2011, Jeff led a presentation
developing a company, which specialises in disaster recovery working for
to Emergency Planners regarding the threat carried by Anthrax – his
various loss adjusting and insurance companies.
solutions, which did not include evacuation, promoted a new way of
Through his experience and expertise, Jeff Charlton has received
thinking among those attending the seminar.
many recommendations and has been recognised through a number of
Rather than evacuate, Jeff explained the need to close off the building
accolades. He was a winner in the Disaster Recovery Awards in both
from the inside; keeping employees safe and ensuring that further threats
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are kept out or detained. “The important thing for clients to focus on is the
The need for Pandemic & Disease training and defence is vital to the
protection of their building, its occupants and how well equipped they are
continuity of a business. The use of masks and how to avoid cross-
to manage extenuating circumstances.”
contamination is important and something that 999 advise on, as are the
In regards to ‘major disaster preparation’ Jeff highlighted the way in which major organisations open their doors to strangers. Management of this situation with proper, structured planning in place would reduce
misconceptions surrounding sanitation and antivirals with the overall goal of encouraging essential employees to come in to work during times of unrest.
threat and minimise the risk that is faced by employees – perhaps though
One of 999 Team’s specialisms includes Anthrax threat and response
enhanced security clearance for visitors to the site.
training, which is becoming of greater importance in major cities, the
999 Team also advise on solutions to prevent or reduce the risk of disruption through flooding and fire damage. It is a fact of business that
world over. 999 Team look at how an organisation and Facility Managers should respond to a white powder incident in order to minimise disruption.
many large organisations store past paperwork and files in the basement
The London-based company specialise in training and consultancy
of a building – this is the first place that water will effect in the eventuality of
services for clients covering a range of security related matters such
a flood. Jeff works with clients to manage the risk of damage – preventing
as business contingency planning, disaster recovery and restoration
the scenario and developing ways of salvaging important documentation.
projects, as well as counter terrorism and resilience issues.
Jeff talks to Facility Managers whose responsibility it is to ensure that
999 Team undertakes building forensic investigations highlighting design
plans are in place and implemented in times of need. He advises that ‘a
and construction defects ensuring that improvements are made, and the
company should employ a full time person to undertake the planning for
building is left well defended and with a high level of personnel protection.
all eventualities – a person that has the capability and resources to take control of a situation at any given time.’
As an established, highly regarded company, 999 team understand the importance of planning and implementing procedures which protect
The company also specialises in planning for fire and damage to a
employees, visitors and reduce risks faced by organisations in today’s
building, including the asbestos laws which came into force after 1999.
high security climate. The company’s services include the safe and
All clients should have a management system in place which, when fire
relevant issue of equipment and that the correct training is provided to
or water damage, or even the discovery of asbestos occurs, minimum
keep disruption to a minimum.
disruption in caused. As well as this, they should be able to control the volume and profiles of the contractors coming in to deal with the situation. 999 Team’s also involved the planning for environmental issues and power-outs; providing clients with contingency planning ensuring business continuity. Training 999 Team provides training which allows Facility Managers and staff to avoid major disruption or catastrophic loss.
The company offer guidance and support through a range of training courses and consultancy services including business continuity planning; fire and flood restoration, toxic mould and indoor air quality, decontamination of buildings and building which house corrosive contaminated dry wall (plasterboard). Further into 2013, 999 Team will be appearing at various workshops providing organisations such as shopping malls with consultancy and training presentations; guiding them away from consumer misinformation and how to best prepare for extenuating circumstances, look after their
The company’s training programmes dovetail with the consultancy side
building and maintain the safety of staff and visitors. Jeff will present a
of the business and offer a natural progression for clients who need to
desktop exercise to help Facility Managers understand their role and
improve planning and preparation processes.
ensure that their organisation benefits from a safer, more prepared future.
Terrorism CBRNe training and site specific surveys are implemented to
For further information about the multi award-winning 999 Team,
highlight the need for change and arm organisations with the capabilities
please call Jeff Charlton on 08700 789 999 or visit the company’s
to defend buildings and protect their occupants. Using engineering
website at www.999team.org
controls already in place within most modern day buildings, systems can be introduced which comply to European CEN Standards.
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SECURITY INDUSTRY E-MAG AWARD WINNER
Product Innovation Award Winners, Danfo The Directors of the Security Industry E Magazine are pleased to announce the deserving recipients of the Product Innovation Award for 2013/14, as Swedish- based company Danfo, specialists in the recovery of narcotics at border crossing and international customs.
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The trafficking of illegal drugs is a global problem which has social and financial repercussions. The drugs are often swallowed to prevent detection, making recovery a difficult and unpleasant experience for all. The manual separation of narcotics from faeces is unhygienic and a potential health risk for staff and also could damage evidence.
The trafficking of illegal drugs is a global problem which has social and financial repercussions. The drugs are often swallowed to prevent detection, making recovery a difficult and unpleasant experience for all. Swedish company Danfo has developed a solution for this global issue through NaRQ / Narcotics Recovery Equipment – a safe, hygienic way of recovering swallowed narcotics and other banned substances. The innovative recovery equipment isolates foreign objects from waste matter, ultimately securing evidence of drug swallowing without the need for manual handling. *1 Danfo’s equipment has been installed in a series of applications including airports, border crossings, prisons, police holding cells and other controlled environments across the world. Recently, Danfo were commissioned to provide Narcotics Recovery Equipment for eight different locations in Norway, including the country’s largest airport, Gardemoen. This followed the NaRQ installations in two locations in the country’s homeland of Sweden. In these locations, NaRQ has been used across multiple inspection points and has improved working environments for border control personnel in line with the speedy, secure processing of potential evidence. Speaking of Danfo’s NaRQ range, Danfo’s Martin Jarhäll explained “The product is actually a solution that we came up in a close collaboration with the customs in Sweden and in Norway.” “We previously offered a product called ‘Pacto’ for customs and border control clients (manually handled). However, the Authorities in Norway and Sweden wanted a product that would be more automatic and would eradicate the need for staff to manually handle the faeces, that is when we invented the NaRQ.”
Industry robust, and simple to operate, NaRQ recovers narcotics through an automated recovery cycle – a 3 step process which takes 20 minutes from start to finish with no manual input required. Following the recovery cycle, foreign objects are isolated and cleaned prior to being processed. Stage One: Separation When flushed; the contents of the bowl are transported to a wash chamber where water is sprayed from various points and in a variety of directions. During this process, the waste and toilet paper disintegrate into smaller pieces and are rinsed down the drain, while dense, non-organic objects are gathered in a central location chamber. Stage Two: Rinsing Once the waste and paper is removed, a cleaning agent is distributed into the chamber which sanitises the remaining objects and removes unpleasant smells. Stage Three: Drying & Retrieval Warm air is then blown on to the remaining objects which removes excess moisture, before being transported to the front hatch of the collection chamber, where staff can lift out the contents to be inspected. Each recovery cycle should be followed by a cleaning cycle, which can be activated at the push of a button, and lasts approximately 90 seconds – this ensures maximum hygiene and safe operation. *2 NaRQ comprises of a toilet unit and separation unit, which are usually kept in separate, adjacent rooms. The toilet uni is a standard, stainless steel WC, designed for maximum durability. The toilet is wall mounted above a steel podium
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...NaRQ / Narcotics Recovery Equipment – a safe, hygienic way of recovering swallowed narcotics and other banned substances.
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...NaRQ recovers narcotics through an automated recovery cycle – a 3 step process which takes 20 minutes from start to finish with no manual input required. with patterned surfaces to prevent slipping, even when wet, and all loose fittings are removed for security reasons. The unit does not feature any sharp edges for the safety or both the detainee and staff. The NaRQ separation unit is a stainless steel box which is connected to the toilet unit and houses the wash chamber. The separation unit contains the sewage system and drain, hot air fans and collection chamber. For safety purpose, a clear window is located at the top of the separation chamber, allowing staff and the suspects’ representatives to observe the recovery cycle. The separation unit connected to video camera with hand-held screen ensuring that the entire process can be monitored. NaRQ can be installed easily in one, or two directly adjacent rooms with very little space required. Entailing none or very
little refurbishment to existing facilities, the narcotics recovery equipments is operated via pre-programmed software and is ready for use 3-4 hours after installation. The equipment should be serviced once a year or after 200 uses. Danfo’s trained technicians are available on call to visit installations for regular inspections. *3 For further information about the NaRQ product, please visit www.narq.com. Alternatively, visit www.danfo.com/en/, email enquiries to info@danfo.com or call the company’s Swedish headquarters on +46 587 861 00 for more details.
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SECURITY INDUSTRY E-MAG AWARD WINNER
ASL GRP achieve Armour & Security Solutions Award success Th he Air Sea Land Grou up (ASL GRP) is a dynamic Armour company with over 30 years experience in the Armour, Security and Defence industry. The company offer complete package solutions from design through to production and full delivery worldwide.
GRP that they voted unanimously in favour of awarding the Isle of Wight-based ourr & Seccurity Solutio ons Awaard for 20113 company. The much coveted Armo was presented to Managing Director, Jonathon Diffey and Sales Manager, Jack Haigh during the DSEi 2013 event at ExCel London.
With a highly skilled workforce, ASL GRP are constantly adapting to find new and innovative ways to produce Armour and Security products with the utmost accuracy, coupled with full project management along the way.
On receiving the Award, the two Directors paramount to the ongoing success of ASL GRP commented:
AS SL prid de them mselves on the fact th hat their products save livees. ASL GRP provide a comprehensive range of products and services from armoured vehicle kits to blast containment and transparent armour systems for use in high profile buildings throughout the world. The Directors and Senior Management of the Security Industry E Magazine were so impressed with the services and professional approach taken by ASL
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“We are delighted to be receiving this award and I feel very proud to be able to celebrate this with my team. We thank the Security Industry E Magazine and look forward to what the future may bring” Jonathon Diffey, Managing Director. “It’s fantastic to win this award with all of the hard work that we have put in during the last 18 months, it’s a very difficult market place and it’s imperative that we continue to develop lifesaving products that can make a difference” Jack Haigh,Sales Manager.
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AS SL’s Seecurityy solutionss ASL GRP design, develop and manufacture a range of products to battle against unfortunate threats of terror, giving customers’ a first line of defence. s
Legion Green Panels are manufactured from a fibre reinforced woven material, providing protection from shell fragments, blast bullets and other projectiles. Uniform protection is provided by the entire panel, which can be supplied in a variety of thicknesses to meet different levels of threat. Whereas, ASL’s High Hard Steel products can be used for both military and civilian applications. Offering excellent ballistic properties due to their hardness and mechanical properties; High Hard Steel offers fantastic blast protection from enemy fire and is perfect for high armour and military applications.
The unique Legion Bulletmaster door can be easily fitted to conventional security doors and has been installed in banks, cash offices and panic rooms throughout the UK. The ASL Ballistic Blanket is designed to suppress blast fragmentation from an explosion that can cause damage or injuries. Whilst ASL’s Post Room Blast Container is a cylindrical assembly consisting of composite woven fibres designed to withstand blast and fragments from an explosive device containing up to 500g (16 oz) of PE4.
Maarine solutionss ASL GRP provide hardened products for range of applications, from every day glass fibre components to moulded armoured structures. The ASL 560 CAT and ASL 520 foldable CAT rescue boat designs use Asymmetric hulls, which are used to minimise wake interference and to produce a softer ride with minimum pounding. There are many benefits from the asymmetric design; the boat will carve turns, can safely maintain speed in rougher conditions, high transverse stability, reduced wetted area, a reduction in vertical acceleration and low wash. The 520 Cat is a uniquely constructed and transportable vessel that can be launched and recovered from its dedicated trailer.
Arrmourss The Isle of Wight based company provide several light weight exotic solutions to high hard steels catering for any ballistic needs which may occur including the design and development of moulded armour and armoured vehicle systems. Attack Resistant Composites (ARCs) are developed to suit a variety of applications and are widely used in the Police Force and Security sectors. ARCs are manufactured from high strength, woven yarn highly consolidating with fire retardant resin systems to protect against small fire arms, riot attack situations and fire bombs.
As a company, ASL GRP continues to provide high levels of customer satisfaction through their after-sales activities. With the aim to maintain long term customer relationships through their products, ASL offer continuous support through additional life saving products and services. With in-house tool making capabilities and a range of designs for Blast Containment systems, Ballistic Transparent glass and Cash in Transit Protection projects, ASL GRP’s ability to adapt allows the company to deliver the products that their customers want on time and within budget. For further information, please call 01202 862 504, email enquiries saa les@aa slgrp.cc o m or visit the company’s website at w ww.aslgg rp.com
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AWARD NEWS
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Introducing the Award Winning
CBF Security
The Directors and Senior Management of the Security Industry E Magazine are very pleased to announce the deserving recipients of the annual Security Training Provider of the Year Award as, Worcestershire-based CBF Security. Providers of specialist security training throughout the UK and further afield, the company have excelled in establishing a solid reputation for quality and professionalism through their courses, which cover all aspects of security on the front line across various industries. ‘We all preserve a right to live and work in a safe and secure environment.’ Due to increased globalisation, the threat posed by local and specific acts of terrorism has grown to represent a potential danger to all. This threat has resulted in an increase in the need for high standards of training within the security sector. Up until the present day, many self regulating industry training providers have cut corners with no regular assessment in place to monitor the packages that they offer. Following recent events, a number of rule changes and legislative constraints have been brought in to place by governing bodies for security training purposes. This has seen the introduction of
stringent guided learning courses which provide content assurances while not compromising the quality of the training that the individual receives. CBF Security offer a valuable range of extended, yet balanced courses meeting and, in some cases exceeding the training requirements of governing bodies within the security industry. CBF Security provide a range of custom, tailored responses to suit requirements of large organisations and smaller businesses. The award winning training packages meet the security needs of front line employees and managerial staff, leaving them with the knowledge and skills to recognise and identify a potential or existing threat. As a company, CBF Security has grown with the industry. Based on the knowledge and expertise of current security personnel, the company provides current and relevant security training which is underpinned by recent operational experience. The training packages offered by CBF are designed to ensure that staff are equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills to provide an appropriate response to any type of situation that breaches security.
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With a wealth of experience within the security sector, the company are well positioned to address the training requirements for security operations at all levels. CBF’s team of qualified, experienced trainers have provided security training programmes to a global audience for Government and industry led projects, both in the UK and overseas,including projects in prestigious oil and gas rich states in locations such as Kuwait, North Africa, Middle East. Meeting the requirements for global and regional scale security, CBF Security’s training courses are accredited by City & Guilds and Industry Qualifications (IQ) as well as possessing multilingual properties. CBF Security Ltd provides high quality training in the security sector covering a range of skills and functions required to successfully operate in the industry, from basic skills training to advanced levels and courses designed to enhance an individual’s existing competencies. The company provide comprehensive and cost effective training either from their Cotswold Conference Centre of on the site of their employers investing in CBF’s services. Courses are predominantly modular-based, thus reducing the costs faced by the employer, and enabling the trainer to set the pace of the course to suit the needs of the individual or parent company. CBF Security’s theoretical and practical-based learning ensures that
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the individual is assessed on ability and able to perform to the high standards set in today’s security field. From security guard to specialist training; gate protection to training to join a tactical response team; CBF Security work to meet the industry specific objectives, strategy and methods set out by those investing in their training services. CBF Security have the capability to select from a pool of qualified trainers and appropriate resources. The company’s transparent validation regime enables companies and individuals alike, see how they are progressing with the course mandate as well as in line with the global security industry. Among the courses that they offer, CBF Security provide Security Guard Training for all environments, with criteria designed meet well defined standards set by boards such as the UK’s Security Industry Authority (SIA). Other courses provided include: Conflict Management – for security personnel who deal with the general public on a day-to-day basis; leaving them with the training to maintain a level of respect and dignity whilst providing effective security. Efficient Search Training – It is vital to the industry to have the ability and knowledge to carry out stringent checks on individuals, vehicles, dwellings and venues. CBF Security offer a suite of search
training courses geared towards the recovery of evidence as well as the protection of potential targets.
package that will improve the organisation through a progressive training programme.
The company also provide training courses focusing on Close Protection.
Although a large part of the company’s offering, CBF Security are much more than purely a training organisation; the global company also provide a well established and world renowned consultancy and operations division and have recently been commissioned to undertake investigative audits to ascertain the threats posed by potential holiday locations around the world for UK-based Tour Operators.
CBF Security also provide a consultancy service which evaluates the procedures and skill sets of individuals working within an organisation and in which ways these are implemented. CBF understand this consultation period to be the key to establishing a successful training programme. The company’s Training Needs Analysis (TNA) delivers a report of the assessors findings; detailing areas that exist and that are successful and also deficiencies that exist within the client organisation. Based on the findings of the report, CBF Security are able to tailor a training
For further information about the award winning company, please contact CBF Security on 02032 395 697, email enquiries to admin@cbfsecurity.com or visit the company’s website at www.cbfsecurity.com
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THE PRESTIGIOUS, AWARD WINNING
A Leader in Secure Communications and Perimeter Detection Solutions Established in the early 1980s, Geoquip’s objectives were focused around providing technology to support the seismological side of Oil Exploration. The Company’s objectives diversified after being approached by the Home Office to develop a new technology for effective detection on perimeter fence lines. Geoquip’s products and services were to bring a new level of professionalism to the industry of perimeter fence protection. Today Geoquip Worldwide is a leader in secure communications and perimeter detection solutions, (PIDS). Our products and solutions are at the forefront of Perimeter Security and Security Management Systems worldwide. Geoquip’s focus on innovation and cutting edge product development ensures the supply of high quality, low false alarm rate products and solutions that are simple to install and maintain. Geoquip products are approved at the highest industry level standards and have been tried and tested in over 50 countries for over 30 years. Geoquip Worldwide is part of the CRH Fencing & Security Group specialising in security applications across the UK and the rest of the world. Four of the divisions within the Group; Darfen Durafencing, Heras UK Fencing Systems, Broughton Controls and Geoquip, are market leaders within their own market sectors, and each has an established record of reliability and a strong reputation for quality and innovation in the security market.
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Geoquip has considerable experience in the design and development of effective security systems for a whole range of applications within a number of vertical market sectors ranging from Military, Government and Utilities (including Oil and Gas) to Financial (Banks and Data Centres), Industrial/Commercial and Transport. In the UK, Geoquip is also proud to count the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as one of its key end-users. Ethernet and IP networking is rapidly becoming the standard for all communications. In the Security Industry, all system components are becoming available in an IP-capable format, for example; Perimeter Intruder Detection devices, Access Control equipment, Fire Alarm systems, CCTV cameras and Site Safety monitoring. Geoquip’s Gthernet takes advantage of this global trend but has been specifically developed for critical security applications where the monitoring and protection of key assets is essential. Gthernet also provides ‘topological versatility’ by being able to protect any number of individual sites within an integrated communications network. Through its high speed, high capacity data transfer, Gthernet provides you with the facility to protect multiple operating sites from an airport to a whole city. SensorFence is a unique fencing system that has been developed by sister companies Heras and Geoquip specifically for the purpose of carrying a detection cable, and ensuring optimum performance of that cable. The fence can also carry the Gthernet cable, a secure IP network solution which carries CCTV and audio verification, and integrates ZENITH SENSORFORCE
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and incorporates all Geoquip detection systems. By carrying communications cables within the fence structure there is a considerable financial saving because there is less ducting and civils work requirement In short, SensorFence is a fencing system that has been specifically designed by Geoquip and Heras to provide the basis for a fully integrated perimeter security system, which can be linked to a comprehensive security management system, such as Geolog Vision. With over 30 years of experience, Geoquip is acknowledged as an industry leader, not only for offering a total solution for perimeter protection and detection system, but also as a provider of fully integrated windows based security and communications management systems.
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The Directors and Senior Management of the Security Industry E Magazine were so impressed with the vast product choice and expertise of Geoquip that they voted unanimously in favour of awarding the Derbyshire–based perimeter security specialists with the much coveted, Perimeter Detection System Provider Award for 2012/13. The company will be appearing at various exhibitions throughout 2013, including IFSEC 2013, Counter Terror Expo as part of the CRH FSG Group; Security and Policing 2013, and the Transport Security Expo.
To find out how Geoquip can help you find the solution for all your security needs, contact our team now on +44 (0)1629 824891, email: info@geoquip.com or visit our website at www.geoquip.com
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OptaSense, a QinetiQ company, has built an enviable reputation for providing vital information on a real-time basis to help protect and secure the world’s critical assets, reduce costs and increase operational efficiency.
The OptaSense solution is based on Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology, drawing on decades of experience in the signal processing world, its knowhow in sonar, and ground-breaking software development. The operational information the system instantly provides, enables customers to reduce costs, improve operational safety, and increase operational efficiency. As more and more companies see the value and vital importance of the data being provided by the system, it is being increasingly introduced within a number of industry sectors from oil and gas, to transport, perimeters and borders. The OptaSense system turns a standard single mode telecoms fibre optic cable into a cutting-edge listening device that will operate highly effectively over long distances. The system is able to detect, identify, locate and analyse a wide range of events anywhere on the length of the network, ensuring that it alerts the customer to any critical third party interference, whilst minimising false alarm. It is also able to monitor
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aSense the condition of the infrastructure or operation; for instance the location and state of rigs within a pipeline, conditions of wheels and tracks, or the success of hydraulic tracking in oil and gas shale wells.
Operational Principles The OptaSense system uses the principles of coherent optical time domain reflectrometry (COTDR), exploiting Rayleigh Backscatter within an optical fibre to measure changes in the acoustic field along the whole length of the fibre. By drawing on its extensive knowhow in sonar, the company has been able to develop an advanced acoustic signal processing – that enables the system to detect a source event in real time, as well as analysing and locating it. More importantly, the software enables each source event to be precisely characterised so the operator can take appropriate action. The unique feature of distributed fibre-optic sensors is that the system utilizes sensing cables that are based on standard fibre-optic cables, which are often already in situ, especially on pipeline, rail tracks or roads. They obtain a measurement profile along the entire
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length of the sensing cable at intervals ranging from 3-10m, depending on the physical size of the system. For a 40-km fibre installation this typically results in 4,000 channels at 10m resolution. There is no specialised sensing point required, thus making it a very simple system for providing total monitoring protection over large distances. On the Cairn Energy pipeline in India, for example, by installing just nine pairs of Interrogator units along the 670km length of the pipeline, OptaSense created 63,000 virtual microphones, which help detect, classify, locate and alert illegal attacks and thefts anywhere along its length, enabling the operator to achieve a substantial reduction in such thefts. What are the key issues for the rail sector? All regular rail passengers know the misery of delays caused by intruders on the lines, whatever their intent. Theft, vandalism, trespass can have a major impact on the network beyond regular short-term delays; copper thefts can cause widespread disruption lasting for many hours, or days. A terrorist attack on the lines could have even graver implications both in terms of passenger safety, and causing untold damage to a country’s economy. At the end of September, the RMT union warned that railway copper thefts were “out of control”, with one rail industry study estimating the practice costs the UK economy £770m a year. Given the cost of these on-going and potential threats, it seems incredible that more effort is not put into preventing trespassers from gaining access to the railway lines. The reason, of course, is one of scale. The UK’s rail network, for instance, stretches over more than 10,000 miles, and passes through a wide range of terrains and environments, often well away from easy surveillance. The problem is therefore one of cost; to deploy traditional security solutions such as erecting secure fences or installing CCTV across the whole network would be prohibitively expensive and inappropriate. Fences that are erected provide more of a demarcation, than a barrier to a determined trespasser. Similarly, while CCTV cameras monitor certain key sections of the track, it is just not possible to watch more than a small percentage of its total length. New technologies are now emerging which could provide a complete and cost-effective surveillance solution across the whole network. The size and scope of rail networks, as well as the wide variety of terrains and environments they pass through, are certainly very important challenges in terms of providing a full network security system.
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These issues should not be seen as a barrier to believing that such networks can be fully protected. OptaSense can place valuable, realtime information into the hands of operators of critical infrastructure, so that they can act immediately to protect their assets or change their industrial processes to deliver major operational and cost benefits. How is the Optasense experience and track record in Oil and Gas relevant to the Rail Sector? There are major similarities, for instance, between pipelines and rail networks: they are both long linear infrastructure assets that pass through a wide range of locations and environmental conditions. OptaSense is taking its extensive experience in pipelines and applying it to applications such as rail. This same system can be, and is already being deployed equally effectively on rail networks; the only difference being the necessity to adjust the system to the specific security or process management needs of the rail maintenance. Once the virtual microphones detect a trespasser or other activity in their vicinity, they are then able to relay an alert instantaneously to an operator who can dispatch law enforcement or a response team to a very precisely defined site. However, with the cable running over, under and through a wide variety of environments – from urban centres to farmland and busy motorways – there would appear to be different requirements extend far beyond short-term delays – copper thefts can cause widespread disruption lasting for many hours, and a terrorist attack on the lines could derail or destroy a train, killing dozens and causing untold damage to a country’s economy. Smart Zones & Custom User Interface It is easy to tailor to the specific needs of your assets using OptaSense Smart Zones which allow you to have different alert settings protecting different regions; with each zone being completely flexible, allowing you to choose which type of activity the system should alert for a given zone. OptaSense understands that your asset may cross different terrains such as roads and rivers and has therefore designed the system to give you the option of setting up zones to suit your particular asset or facility. This includes the ability to add zones around high risk areas in or around your facility to provide a totally robust monitoring solution. The company is fully aware that the time of day matters. Whilst traffic on a road during the day may not be an issue, a vehicle arriving late at night, stopping, and unloading several people is quite a different scenario. In line with this philosophy, OptaSense has included in its’ design time settings on different zones to minimise nuisance alarms and give you the sensitivity you need, when you need it.
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OptaSense can also detect changes in the underlying acoustic signature of equipment and machinery, making it an extremely useful tool from which to monitor previously unmonitored equipment at remote locations such as block valve stations. A number of features have been built into OptaSense to extract value from real time operational data to further protect the integrity of your entire asset. These include detecting, classifying and locating events along large linear assets; with sufficient accuracy and early warning enabling corrective action to be put in place to prevent incidents and cost occurring. Boasting a low infield power consumption, OptaSense can also be fitted to the client’s existing fibre optic cable without the need for costly modifications to be carried out; with no new infield locations being required to house equipment. Having secured prestigious contracts including the BP-BTC pipeline in Turkey and the Mangala Development Pipeline in India, OptaSense now operates in over 40 countries around the world, from offices in the UK, US, Canada and the Middle East.
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The company expects that its system will be taken up by an increasing number of operators in a growing number of sectors and applications. The Earth’s Nervous System®
Global HQ Farnborough
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Know your personnel
Based in St Helens, Merseyside; Company Cards manufacture identity cards, door keys and membership passes for a broad spectrum of clients across a range of industries. The company offer a uniquely designed card product solution suiting the needs of their client organisations, whether it a large or relatively small scale production run.
large manufacturing runs for large organisations and corporations. None of the existing manufacturers were providing a security card printing service for smaller organisations. Company Cards set about changing the face of the industry in the UK and developed a cost effective solutions for clients requiring short production runs and short turnaround times for their security cards.
In today’s security conscious climate, organisations find it refreshing to know that their future is in the right hands. A reliable and dedicated security provider, Company Cards hold ISO certifications in quality control, environmental procedures and data protection.
The company today offer a ranger of photo, generic security cards on printed core materials, laminated and ready to use with no loss of quality during the design and manufacture process.
Originally formed as a digital print company, Company Cards have grown on the back of niche being identified in the card security market. Most manufacturers were delivering their products on
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Company Cards possess many design ideas to create the ideal solution for all manners of business or organisation. The company’s card systems can be designed to hold data storage options, secure ordering systems and can exclusively identify the user of the card at any time.
Originally founded in 1996, Company Cards began trading with one press and two members of staff. After years of rapid growth, Company Cards in 2013 are placed at the forefront of cutting edge card production and design, meeting the demanding needs of every type of client.
All Company Cards arrive securely packaged with full instruction
Years of massive growth have revolutionised the company. Today, with a specialist staff of 25 individuals, Company Cards provide a large range of printing and finishing equipment with a vast choice of plastic card products, from simple business cards to complex photo ID security cards.
offer high quality printing and first class customer care; always
Company Cards are the industry experts and are trusted to deliver key products time after time. The company’s representatives work with the customer to understand their needs and problems they have previous faced before designing manufacturing a product to suit their everyday security needs.
guides for set up and operation, as well as with any promotional campaign material that may be necessary in the internal launch of the new card system. Working together as a team, Company Cards’ dedicated team going the extra mile to exceed client expectation in the shortest turnaround times possible. As a company, Company Cards are looking to continue to grow and improve into the future with major investment planned in expanding premises, training and new technology. For further information, please call Company Cards on 01744 815 475, email enquiries to sales@companycards.co.uk or visit the website at www.companycards.co.uk
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Security for the global shipping industry 2012
A trusted provider of quality security management services for
The needs of the world’s shipping industry, particularly within the
the shipping industry, Britannia Maritime Security can ensure a
defence sector are ever changing. To combat this, Britannia Maritime
safe passage for vessel and crew anywhere in the world.
Security offer a diverse range of multiple bespoke packages which
The company recruits, trains and retains experienced maritime security advisers/officers. Each with extensive military training and commercial experience, the advisers offer a full compliment of security services
are available to suit the customers’ needs; whether this be in terms of maritime transit security, armed and unarmed guards, escort vessels or non lethal solutions.
meeting their customers’ needs on land or at sea.
The company’s on board training solutions feature Team Leader and
Britannia Maritime Security have built a reputation for professional
Basic Training and Team Medic Basic Trauma courses.
services unrivalled in the shipping industry for the defence sector. The company have the capability to train crews and protect vessels with their revolutionary 360° SHEILD security service for ships, ports, oil rigs and convoys using state of the art 79 ton, 27 metre patrol vessels. The company’s highly trained, highly skilled consultants can be instructed to board any vessel in the world with the aim of improving security, skill base and a crew’s vigilance towards possible threats.
Anti-Piracy courses, as well as industry established, SSO, STCW 95 Intelligence operations are ongoing in the Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Guinea. Britannia Maritime Security’s recent projects have seen consultants and training crews undertake operations in West Africa in countries including Togo, Benin and the Nigerian locations of Lagos, Warri and Port Harcourt.
Services include:
Britannia Maritime guards board vessels prior to entering the Gulf of
• Risk assessments
are conducting operations in the region. 24/7 intelligence updates
Guinea to provide anchorage security and port security whilst teams
• Armed/unarmed services
are available to ensure the safety or crew and vessel as well as
• 360° SHEILD escort vessel services
comprehensive vessel tracking operated from the UK and locally.
• Oil asset and equipment audits • Anti-piracy solutions
Whilst on board, Britannia Maritime train existing crews in compliance with BMP4. For further information, please call Britannia Maritime Security on 0141
The company pride themselves on being able to offer competitive prices
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without compromise on a truly client-focused service.
visit the company’s website at www.britanniamaritimesecurity.com
Britannia Maritime Security have built a reputation for professional services unrivalled in the shipping industry for the defence sector. F E AT U R E P R O D U C E D B Y A N D R E W S I M P S O N
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Costing the Defence Cyber Threat This article, written by Paul Jones, Managing Director of Arke Ltd, contains views and opinions based on his experience in delivering an Open Systems Architectures Value for Money framework and Cost Modelling solution for evaluating high integrity Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) systems. This article examines the impact of Cyber Threat in a future Defence equipment arena.
To deliver both of these factors requires a significant change both
Cyber Threat and Defence Procurement As one of the outcomes of its Strategic Defence and Security Review in 2010 the Government put in place a £650 million, fouryear National Cyber Security Programme (NCSP). This funding, intended to transform the Government’s response to cyber threats, has been allocated to those departments and agencies that have key roles to play. Subsequently, in 2011 the UK Government published a white paper ‘The UK Cyber Security Strategy’ which set out the UK strategy for ‘Protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world’.
would benefit from defeating the capability.
The plans and programmes to deliver the objectives are ‘work in progress’ and some commentators are already beginning to question the wisdom of government sponsorship and leadership of a topic in which the politicians have only a marginal understanding of the long term technical and commercial implications; the allocation of only £650m is possibly the measure of this. Put simply, the cyber threat canvas may be too big, too diverse and too dynamic for individual UK Defence and Other Government Departments (OGD) to develop a unified long term UK strategy. For UK defence there are two major challenges, • Operational Security – how does Defence ensure its freedom to operate is not eroded by information and communications attack both now and in the future? • How does the defence supply chain prevent covert and on-going cyber invasion of its products and services?
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in the way that Defence specifies its requirements, and the manner in which defence industry procures and guarantees its hardware and software performance . Further, the corresponding requirement for UK industry to produce proven cyber-proof defence products will naturally lead to a greater attention focus from those nations and individuals that The Current Defence Position From a Defence Procurement perspective the increasing use of Commercial ‘Off the Shelf’ (COTS) hardware and software products, particularly those sourced from known cyber threat active nations may mean that existing ‘known- unknown’ threats may already be present. Given that most Defence equipment has an in-service life of around 25 years, future Cyber threat reduction must form part of the through life maintenance strategy; a long term commitment with no reversionary modes. A Change in the Commercial Landscape For new systems the incorporation of legally binding cyber proof information/communications security should become a necessary part of the User Requirement and the System Specification. This shift towards security based procurement is likely to drive the need for a new risk based business model, requiring MoD investment in industrial security processes that are flowed down the entire supply chain and potentially across international boundaries. From a future Defence Procurement standpoint a prescribed and auditable counter cyber capability in the supply chain will increase risk and hence costs.
These costs must be
understood by both the procurement agencies and government early to avoid future cost surprises and consequential adverse public scrutiny.
The Need for International Standards If the UK adopts a national strategy for addressing cyber-attack and its elimination how can it ensure the integrity and performance of a Defence system that is in part procured from allies and partner nations is not compromised? This problem is analogous to a manufacturing production quality assurance and control system. If you do not specify the performance of the material and set strict bounds in the way in which it is measured, accepted and used (fitness for purpose, materials specification, manufacturing tolerances, on-going control procedures and accreditation control) then the performance of the item and the system boundary in which it performs cannot be guaranteed. The Role of Research Defence and Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been established as the visionary Centre for MoD Cyber and Influence Activities research; it is working across government to support the National Cyber-security Strategy to both exploit collaborative opportunities, and to avoid duplication of effort. With its links to government departments, academia and industry, Dstl is well placed to provide a central role in the development of a UK national cyber security portfolio of measures. However, it traditionally lacks the necessary core skills sets to develop a future commercial ‘risk based’ contracting model. Further the development of internationally accepted counter cyber quality standards is a challenge in which Dstl might have only a limited influence. The Role of Open Systems Current initiatives within the MoD such as Open Systems Architecture (OSA) may provide a contribution to a future countercyber framework by which a system’s lifecycle is assessed not just on current and future military capability grounds but by the degree in which they can resist or avoid future cyber threat. A recently
developed Dstl Whole Life Cost Model MOSAIC (Modular Open Systems Architecture Integrated Cost) has been designed to be expandable and could provide the ability to assess the advantages and disadvantages of not just embracing future changes in military threat and commercial reality but also cyber threat as part of a Whole Life investment approach. Conclusions The UK, through its defence research, engineering and manufacturing
capability
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with
its
government
communications organisations has the intellectual horsepower, facilities and methods and opportunity to develop, produce and sustain cyber-proof systems.
The introduction of standards
for measuring and controlling all aspects of the specification, engineering and production of ‘cyber resistant’ systems linked to risk based commercial contracting conditions will provide the glue by which industry, government and the UK population can mutually benefit. However, successful government support for the development of safe, secure and resilient systems has to be unequivocal. Costs must inevitably rise and it is this message that needs to be relayed to government to maintain an informed strategy and financial commitment. Paul Jones Managing Director Arke Ltd The Coach House Heywood House Westbury BA13 4 NA +44 (0)1373 858858 www.arkeltd.co.uk pauljones@arkeltd.co.uk
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Quadtratica’s ® X-Screen training technology Quadratica was formed in 2004 by three of his present directors whose goal was to develop computer-based training products far superior to anything available in the market by employing a totally new approach to producing training images for X-Ray security training.
range of objects available has been expanded to reflect what people place in their bags and in response to emerging threat information.
Other producers of computer based training rely on images grabbed from the screens of X-Ray equipment and presenting these to security officers as training images. This approach features all or most or the following issues: the quantities of data are large (not amenable to web based training), not x-ray correct (unless a separate set of images is provided for each type of x-ray) and very limited in scope.
There is a clear economic benefit associated with web based training compared to traditional techniques in terms of course cost per head per hour, lost time, travel, accommodation and facility costs. A couple of PCs in the corner of an office can replace an entire classroom for many training activities.
By employing x-ray energy maps, the raw data collected by the detector array, as the source for generating training images and then emulating the processing of individual manufactures, Quadratica were able to address all of the above issues with their ® X-Screen product. With the relatively small demand for data transfer it was possible to provide a truly web based product with an easy to install local client. ® X-Screen is the only x-ray interpretation training system which covers baggage, air cargo, mail and vehicle screening.
Since X-Screen® was launched, the range of x-ray equipment models has been extended in scope to cover small bags, large bags (HBS), mail items, air cargo and most recently vehicle screening. Where appropriate dual view functionality has been added. The
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The company have also developed a range of very competitively priced web based courses.
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X-Screen users will get a product which is future proof as new x-ray emulators, additional images and product upgrades are provided at no additional cost under the company’s support & maintenance ® program. When X-Screen V2 is released at the end of the year all customers will be eligible for this upgrade at no additional cost. If a customer acquires a piece x-ray equipment not already covered by X-Screen ®, Quadratica will develop the necessary emulator. Customers have reported dramatic increases in screener performance in the NXCT (National X-Ray Competency Test) following the introduction of X-Screen®, this has been particularly striking where a program of recurrent training has been put in place. Historically computer based training has required a continuous and ® considerable input by trainers. X-Screen has lessons & courses which the trainer prepares in advance and assigns to trainees
as desired. This frees the trainer to concentrate on other tasks, users have reported that they spend 80% less time administering X-Screen ® compared to other products they have used. ®
The scalability of X-Screen means it meets the needs of both small businesses and large. Large employers can deliver distributed training to multiple locations without needing a license for every workstation as X-Screen ® only requires licenses for the number of people training at any one time. Small users can avoid the effort of product training and administering X-Screen ® by leaving Quadratica to manage their system. The NXCT which has to be completed by all airport security screeners on an annual basis Quadratica liaises with its users on a regular basis at a number of levels: • Telephone and email support • A customer web portal to allow the logging of any problems, enhancement requests, etc. • At least twice a year Quadratica contacts customers and distributors to ask what additional objects they would like to see added to the object library. • Approximately every two years seminars are held where customers/distributors who attend are encouraged to review proposed product developments and provide feedback. A completely new version of X-Screen ® is to be released at the end of 2013 with upgraded underlying software which will require no installation and will be dramatically faster. Both functionality and layout has been developed following an ongoing dialogue with X-Screen ® users.
Quadratica operates on a global basis through a distributor network and if we ignore the London Olympics, overseas sales represent over 75% of the X-Screen ® licenses sold over the last 5 years. The product is available in a number of languages including Swedish, Dutch, French, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese and Korean. Online courses follow a different pattern partly because of the economics of translating a predominantly voice & text based product into other languages and partly because of the huge success enjoyed in the UK. We have seen increasing overseas interest and have supplied a substantial number of courses to the Middle East and India. Quadratica continues to extend its range of web based courses, new additions include Security Training for Known Consignors and Security Training for Airport Suppliers. Quadratica’s training solutions are used in a wide range of sectors ® with the X-Screen having been installed within Airport security, Air Cargo security and Border security worldwide. The systems has also been used at major events globally as well as in prison security and strategic building security. The manner in which Quadratica’s products are priced means that there are no additional unexpected costs as an organisations ® needs change. The concurrent licensing system used by X-Screen allows this training to be delivered at a very low cost per head. The company will be exhibiting at Transport Security Expo on 13th and 14th November where visitors to their stand will be able to see ® ® products including X-Screen in action. X-Screen version 2 will be released towards the end of 2013 and visitors to Transec will be able to evaluate the Beta Test version on the Quadratica stand. For further information, please call Quadratica on 01472 898 751, email enquiries to info@quadratica.co.uk or visit the company’s website at www.quadratica.co.uk
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The future of cargo inspection across the borders and in airports Cargo is essential to global sourcing, manufacturing and assembling, and, without secure distribution, countries would suffer economically. It is therefore imperative that the speed and accuracy of cargo security scanning remains at a high standard. This is why the guardians of our ports, airports and borders need to make sure their security solution investments create an efficient and secure working environment for all involved. Securing the borders The key challenges of developing a border cargo inspection system is the variation in operational needs, meaning there can be requirements to scan a single container truck at a time, right through to rail cargo travelling on multiple tracks, with varying types of cargo – some needing to be scanned, others not, different speeds of the cargo at the point of inspection and so on. Therefore scanning systems are never ‘off the shelf’ products. An array of failsafe systems and processes ensures that only confirmed and verified cargo such as cargo containers are scanned by the system. This kind of technology is already in action within Europe, for example with Rapiscan earlier this year unveiling the Eagle R60HS high speed rail scanner, which is capable of scanning rail containers moving at 60 kilometres per hour. When utilising the Eagle R60HS, images are obtained when the train’s cargo moves through the system between the X-Ray generator on one side of the track and the X-Ray detector array on the opposite side; generating a high quality X-ray of a 40 foot shipping container in 0.8 of a second; enabling the scanning of hundreds of thousands of containers a year without slowing the flow of commerce. By electronically linking the cargo manifest and container
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number against the relevant X-ray image tracking and analysis becomes efficient and effective. Rapiscan Systems manufactures security inspection solutions for customs and border control and delivers the broadest range of screening technologies to meet the varying needs in different environments. We seek to become a most valued supplier by supporting our customers with effective training and a global service network. The result is security screening that keeps in what needs to stay in, keeps out what needs to stay out, and efficiently helps to collect customs revenue. Staying in the game with Radiation Detection The need for advanced Radiation and Nuclear detection capabilities is one that is still gaining momentum and will be adopted on a region by region basis. With currently less than 50 ports using radiation detection technology, it is down to some of the larger economies such as the UK, US, Brazil and Australia for example, to lead the way in taking great strides in securing their international ports. Advances in screening technologies have now made it possible to integrate radiation detection checkpoints and “traditional” x-ray screening technologies. As conventional and radiation detection threats do not exist in their own separate vacuums – being able to integrate the two detection technologies removes another step from the security checkpoint, smoothing the overall screening process and completely eliminating the need for two separate systems.
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...with varying types of cargo – some needing to be scanned, others not, different speeds of the cargo at the point of inspection and so on. Therefore scanning systems are never ‘off the shelf’ products. So not only can operators see exactly where potential threats or contraband are located within a cargo container, but they can also pinpoint radioactive materials at the same time, eliminating the need for repeated analysis. The combination of these technologies also allows operators to identify telltale signs of potential threats. For example, Rapiscan Systems has developed proprietary high energy X-ray technology and X-ray image analysis tools that can identify materials that are used to shield radioactive materials in a cargo container. Air Cargo The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it has set a deadline for passenger air carriers to conduct 100 percent cargo screening on international flights bound for the United States. From December 3rd 2012, all cargo shipments loaded on passenger aircraft must undergo screening for explosives. This will require all air cargo containers and freights to be completely security screened. The current requirement for the screening of 50 percent of air cargo bound for the USA means that air cargo companies will now have to double their screening capacity in order to maintain current levels of throughput and comply with the new regulations. On a more positive note, regulators in the European Union have recently reached an agreement with the US that will help European airports and air cargo companies meet the upcoming deadline. The TSA will now recognise air cargo screened to EU standards as meeting its own requirements, eliminating possible duplication of security screening and the need to employ different
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screening procedures based on cargo destination. The air cargo industry can now move cargo though the 27 EU Member States, the US and Switzerland, while following a single set of security rules. In 2010 air cargo traffic between the EU and the US was over a million tonnes, which is over 20% of all outbound air cargo from the EU. Moreover, security scanners need to be user-friendly, efficient and powerful enough to detect any threat that might prove to be a potential danger to an outbound flight. For example, the Rapiscan 638DV is an advanced DualView X-ray screening system for ULD type, ISO standard, lower deck and large cargo pallet type freights. It uses innovative dual-view technology to generate a horizontal and vertical view of the object under inspection. By providing two views simultaneously, the Rapiscan 638DV provides a more complete perspective of scanned items, regardless of their orientation in the X-ray system. This reduces the need to reposition and re-scan pallets, thereby improving detection and increasing speed of throughput. A major step forward has been taken towards the globalisation of the air cargo world by the EU and the US regulators; the agreement also has significant potential benefits for air forwarders and cargo companies, specifically lowered costs and speedier schedules. With one standard to meet (at least when it comes to shipping between the US and the EU), these companies can now focus on how to meet the security screening requirements efficiently, without reducing throughput.
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Airnesco is a group of companies formed in 1947 that specialises in the design and manufacture of a complete range of unique compressed air operated products to cover most tube and plant cleaning applications.
to be combining our efforts at upcoming trade shows such as DSEi 13, where we will have a combined presence and exhibition booth.”
In the late 1990’s owing to Airnesco’s industrial presence as one of the leading manufacturers of tube cleaning equipment, the company was approached by the Royal Navy and the British Army in order to look at rationalising the cleaning of Artillery and Shipborne weapon systems. As the concept developed it eventually spawned the Airnesco Bore Cleaning System (BCS) for all large calibre weapon systems ranging from 25mm up to and including 203mm.
The Otis cleaning system – Ripcord® - a convenient tool which cleans from Breech-to-Muzzle® in one quick and easy process. Ripcord® is heat resistant of up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit and equipped with 8-32 threaded ends to fit all Otis cleaning components.
Commenting on the evolution of the company, Business Development Manager for Defence and Aerospace, Timothy Moore, said: “Airnesco’s initial successes were naturally with the Royal Navy and the British Army and since then the business model has developed into a thriving multinational business servicing customers all over the globe. The Defence side of Airnesco is now the most profitable side of the business and ensures that Airnesco is firmly rooted within the sector as the globe’s number one choice of Large Calibre Weapon Cleaning products.” “Despite these successes the product line has not stood still and we at Airnesco are constantly striving to make a necessary yet tedious task much easier to achieve with less manpower, less time and less impact on the ever constrained defence budget.” Tim explained. In addition to developing new product lines, it is imperative that an organisation such as Airnesco thinks from a strategic perspective and DSEi 2013 sees the announcement of a Global Strategic Alliance with Otis Technologies Inc. Otis Technology is the world leader in small arms and weapons maintenance, while Airnesco supplies the most advanced large bore weapons cleaning systems available. The Otis Technology Breech-to-Muzzle® Cleaning System is widely regarded by experts as the most advanced gun cleaning system in the world. It offers many gun cleaning advancements and refinements developed for the military and competitive marksmen and hunters. The aim of this Global Strategic Alliance is to cement both organisations reputations within the Defence Sector but more importantly add value in becoming a single source provider for an all arms maintenance solution. Large or small is now not a consideration. “Our strategic alliance with Airnesco represents the coming together of two companies that are leaders in our field,” remarks Ed Collins, General Manager - Foreign Military Sales at Otis Technology. He continues, “With our different areas of expertise, Otis and Airnesco can now offer a single source for military maintenance solutions ranging from .17 caliber to 155mm weapons and everything in between.” Timothy Moore comments, “We are truly pleased to partner with Otis Technology. This strategic alliance will benefit our customers by providing a single point of contact in weapons cleaning. Airnesco and Otis are proud
Featured on the Airnesco/Otis stand at DSEi, Otis Technology will showcase a selection of products including:
B.O.N.E.® MSR/AR owners know the importance of a clean bolt and bolt carrier group where carbon and fouling can build up, causing jams and malfunctions. The B.O.N.E.® tool has been specifically designed to clean the bolt carrier assembly area of .223 cal/5.56mm rifles. Developed for soldiers fighting in Iraq, Otis Special Forces Dry Lube® is the best lubricant/cleaner/preservative on the market today. Using a non-sand, non-dust attracting chemical, the Lube® creates a thin film on application, which stops rust and corrosion whilst penetrating tight fitting areas for the easy disassembly of parts. Also during the DSEi event, Otis Technology will exhibit their O12-C® Carbon Remover, O12-CU® Copper Remover, O12-PL® Shotgun Blend Plastic Remover, O12-GP® General Purpose Blend all of which are safe on all gun metals and environmentally friendly. For more information on Otis Technology and its weapons maintenance products, visit www.otistec.com. 2013 Airnesco maintain a high level of attendance at Industry Shows within the Aerospace & Defence Sector. The company exhibit with their international partners across the globe with this aim to actively engage with their combined target audience. Otis will be joining us at DSEi 2013 and they will have the capability to demonstrate their maintenance systems on the SA80A2 (L85A2) IWS, the standard personal weapon system for the British Armed Forces as well as the L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle which has just been adopted by the British Army in order to give extended reach to the infantry soldier. During the DSEi event in 2013, Airnesco will also be presenting their new range of expanding brushes, which have been specifically designed for maintaining the chamber of a weapon system. Airnesco is a ISO9001 organisation and continues to test and develop their products in conjunction with the British Army and Royal Navy. However, in addition the company still test equipment and develop a lot of our equipment in conjunction with the British Army and Royal Navy. The genesis of the equipment is fundamentally the same; the unique selling point is that Airnesco have the ability to tailor maintenance systems to the exact requirements expressed by the customer at a relatively low price point. Airnesco see the globe as the marketplace, what differentiates specific markets is the pace at which they move.
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“The Airnesco Product range is unique in respect to the fact that even in the downturn customers with ever shrinking budgets will always have to use maintenance equipment in order to ensure that their capital intensive equipment is kept serviceable and capable of delivering the effect required of it. This is reflected not only in the Defence and Aerospace market but within our Commercial and Industrial division” Timothy explained. “The key to our Global Strategy is that of establishing partnerships across the globe, this strategy has seen ever increasing productivity and output in the last 5 years and as markets recover these partnerships set the conditions for stable growth for Airnesco. One of our key efforts with regard to this is to give the procurement manager a straightforward clear way of purchasing and getting the procured equipment to those who require it. This concept is already enshrined within our existing partnerships but Airnesco are constantly striving to add value at every level.” “Couple this with the combined belief that the Airnesco product line and service has to constantly evolve in tune with the needs of the customer” Timothy continued, “in recognising this fact and in order to cement our credibility within an ever competitive marketplace we need to offer innovative thinking as well as ingenious and outstanding equipment. A great example of this is our Strategic Partnership with Otis Technologies Ltd.” “The pillars of this relationship are still focused on providing the best equipment capable of completing the task at the right price point, but to make life easier for the procurement manager, they can now come to us for all their weapon maintenance needs, therefore giving the customer the “One Stop” solution.” Asked how Airnesco would be moving forward as a company further into the future, Tim Moore explained: “Airnesco’s has carved up our global market into 7 distinct territories North America and Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Far East and finally South America and Africa.”
“The first 5 years of my tenure with the company has seen a distinct focus on North America, the Middle East and Far East, it is my belief that we are starting to hit critical mass in all those areas despite the slow growth within the North American economy. This has been achieved by a lot of hard work by all concerned, however the obstacles of Sequestration will undoubtedly pose some serious challenges but with the work that has been applied will hopefully see Airnesco taking increasing market share of this region.” “With that being said there is a constant desire to strive and we are finding ourselves actively seeking business across the globe.” From investing in Airnesco’s products, Military Organisations can effectively seek to stretch their tightened budgets and reductions in manpower, whilst still projecting global reach and influence. “The consistent message that we receive from all Militaries is how can we make the most of a smaller manpower pool and a tighter budget as well as achieving the effect demanded by our Government” Tim explained. “It is my belief that with the Airnesco product we can achieve these factors with a very small capital expenditure.” “This is demonstrated across the International Market, we can clearly demonstrate a reduction in manpower & time, which ultimately gives commanders on the ground increased flexibility with their resources. Within Junior Command, the one resource that he/she is always short of is time and, if a Commander can win back that time through a rationalisation of maintenance; the soldier and commander benefit in numerous ways; be it in rest, training or preparation for Mission Specific activity.” “It is my belief that Militaries across the globe have to rely on technology and equipment that was traditionally the preserve of manpower in order to realise the intent of their civilian masters” he concluded. For further information about Gillingham-based Airnesco, please call 01634 267 070, email enquiries to info@airnesco.com or visit the company’s website at www.airnesco.com
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AWARD NEWS
SECURITY INDUSTRY E-MAG AWARD WINNER
The Award-winning,
Revolutionising Supply Chain Performance
The Directors and Senior Management of the Forensics Industry
Supply chain performance is absolutely essential to ensuring
E Magazine take great pleasure in announcing London-based
effective in service support of military and civil aircraft. Aerotron
company, Aerotron as the deserving recipient of the 2013
has consistently invested in inventory, systems and people to
Suppliers to Industry Award.
create one of the largest and most successful independent
The Award recognises Aerotron as the UK’s leading company in supply chain management and Military Asset protection. However, the accreditation does not come as any surprise
in service support companies in the UK. The performance of the Aerotron supply chain underpins the whole business and remains the primary focus for whole team running the business.
as Aerotron have twice been awarded the Queens Award for
Now 40 years old and a UK privately owned company, Aerotron
Enterprise: International Trade - the last of these prestigious
is strategically located at Gatwick airport, providing a 24/7
Awards coming in 2011.
service to civil and military customers worldwide.
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Supply chain performance is absolutely essential to ensuring effective in service support of military and civil aircraft.
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Aerotron has consistently invested in inventory, systems and people to create one of the largest and most successful independent in service support companies in the UK.
The industrial model in use for the design, development,
However, there is a real risk to these companies’ reputations
production and through life support of military aircraft has
when it comes to in service support. This operational – and
been around for years. Partnerships and supply chains, forged
frequently the longest – phase of the product life cycle is fraught
primarily by prime contractors and major original equipment
with issues, ranging from material obsolescence, tooling and test
manufacturer (OEMs), are designed to be set for life. The
equipment availability and product data management, through to
programmes spawned through these arrangements can not only
scare people skills and basic business economics.
generate vast through life revenues for the companies involved, but can also irrevocably shape the sector’s industrial footprint.
The challenges involved in taking on small batch size and erratically occurring orders are often for parts and equipment
The model may also enhance company reputations, especially in
have either gone, or are deemed to be going, out of production.
the early production years, up to and including rate production
The basic economics surrounding these orders makes any inward
and usually when any major deign issues have been overcome.
investment difficult and frequently results in highly priced spares
As the programme matures and the sales increase, it is very
and repairs equipment with massively protracted lead times.
easy for the primes and OEMs to celebrate the model and move
Ultimately, these in service support performance characteristics
on, looking for the next new programme or product to design
can have such a negative impact on a company’s reputation that
and build.
they can adversely affect new platform and product sales.
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Aerotron has twice been recognised for its business performance by being awarded the Queens award for International Trade in 2006 and 2011. Aerotron’s response to the issues posed by ineffective in service
throughout the supply chain. Rotary and fixed wing customers
support sees the development of its Military Asset Availability
are kept informed with real time status reporting and overall
Programme MAAP® to support both prime contractors and
performance management of all steps in the supply chain.
military customers alike. A team of dedicated supply chain professionals manage the supply of spares and components by working in close partnership with the original equipment
An extensive inventory of aircraft components backs up the exchange and direct sales services provided by the company.
manufacturers and, where appropriate, independent low cost
Aerotron has twice been recognised for its business performance
engineering companies to achieve the highest levels of supply
by being awarded the Queens award for International Trade in
chain performance in the industry. The company goal - “to
2006 and 2011.
deliver civil aerospace levels of support performance to military aerospace customers.” MAAP® is enabled through a bespoke inventory management system which provides complete visibility of the assets
For further information, please call Aerotron on 01293 843 210, email enquiries to military.divison@aerotron.co.uk or visit the company’s website at www.aerotron.co.uk
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...improving Border Control efficiency around the globe A new handheld device, known as a ‘Grabba,’ has quite literally changed the way outbound operations work. The devices allow officers to scan any of the documents that would be able to scan at a primary inspection lane, and instantly receive any information available to CBP about the subject. Perhaps most powerfully, the Grabba does not require any additional specialised equipment – it’s an efficient device that officers on the frontline say is having an impact. Grabba, Inc. has been designing, manufacturing and marketing mobile data collection devices for more than 20 years. A spin off company formed in 2003, Grabba International Pty Ltd was primarily devoted to design, manufacture and marketing of data collection that attach to and work with commercially available PDAs, smartphones and tablets.
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• Reads and parses every driver’s license in the US and Canada, including those that are encrypted.
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• Reads every passport and passport card in the world. • Reads the RFID chip in modern passports • Reads fingerprints • Reads contact and contactless smartcards, including CAC and TWIC cards
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• Reads magnetic stripe, contact card and contactless card credit cards and ID cards • Takes black and white photos of faces and documents using the area imaging barcode scanner. The standard Grabba unit weighs approximately 140g, can withstand multiple 2 metre drops to concrete and takes just 5 hours to charge. The device also features a 12 month warranty from the date of purchase. Today, the Grabba customer base includes software developers, solution providers, VARs, large, medium and small enterprises, and state, local and Federal governments.
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Suitable for most popular smartphones and tablets
Utilising a variety of technology combinations, the Grabba’s modular
Because the Grabba unit plugs into the USB port of the smartphone or
design enables users to select the programs that they require, rather
tablet, all communication and data transfer is hard wired. Bluetooth is
than allocating expenditure for items that they may not have a use for.
not used. Pairing is not required.
With Grabba, it is also possible to upgrade and cross-grade programs, enabling flexibility and low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) into he future.
Grabba was initially trialled directly to CBP personnel – both frontline officers and agents – to find out their specific needs. Then, the office reached out to manufacturers of technology and found out
Grabba’s roots began in America. In most instances, US ports of entry
what technology is available today, without the need for a long-term
do not offer the dame infrastructure in the form of booths, passenger
research and development process.
lanes and secondary inspection areas for outbound traffic that are available for screening inbound vehicles. Most notably, officers working outbound inspections rarely are standing at a CBP computer. In the past, that meant calling in a subject’s ID information over the radio – a situation that meant fewer outbound searches and a less efficient process. A Grabba unit can be configured to contain only the technology required by the user. That may be a single technology, or combinations of up to eight technologies. Grabba is the current world leader in enabling the use of smartphones in the commercial environment by manufacturing data capture devices which attach to the smartphone using patented USB communications. Grabba works with, and has SDKs for, BlackBerry 7, BB10, Android, Apple (iOS) and Windows Mobile Operating Systems. The Grabba unique design allows deployed units to be upgraded to work with later model smartphones or tablets, within the Operating System, within the manufacturer’s products, to another manufacturer’s products within the operating system, and to another operating system. This upgrading and crossgrading is provided at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new Grabba units. The Grabba fingerprint can be used in “Enroll and Verify” mode for use in access control to secure areas, worksites, disaster areas and similar places. It has real application in the penal system to ensure the correct prisoners are transferred or identified. The Grabba RFID reader can be used for access control, mustering verification after building evacuations, and in many applications where ID cards are in use.
Following this research process, the technology has been successfully deployed in the State of Arizona which now runs the new handheld tool to remote video surveillance systems and mobile camera platforms that can easily be deployed in the rugged desert terrain. By increasing the amount of space along the border that CBP personnel can see from a distance, agents can be strategically deployed to respond where the need is greatest. The Grabba has also been introduced to outbound inspections at the Morley pedestrian part of entry in Nogales. These inspections have helped divert millions of dollars and thousands of weapons away from transnational criminal organisations. Now available on a Global basis, Grabba units have application in almost every market segment including law enforcement, education, health, transport, security, point of sale, and service. Grabba customers purchase an enterprise tough unit, with superior performance that is able to be upgraded to work with future supported smartphones and tablets at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new units, thereby substantially reducing the total cost of ownership. Formed in 1998, PKS Services are the UK and Nordic distributor for Grabba International Pty Ltd. For further information about Grabba and the device’s distribution in the United Kingdom, please call PKS Services on 0870 908 1020, email enquiries to info@pksservices.co.uk or visit either www.grabba.com or www.pksservices.co.uk
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worldwide evidence collection solutions
Reveal Media are the most experience body worn evidence
agents within the security industry. Providing lone worker protection,
solutions company in the world. Having held a presence at the
the RS2 has varied uses and can act as a deterrent in some situations.
forefront of the body worn camera systems industry since it began in 2006, Reveal has continually developed cutting edge technology that provides reliable evidence, is simple to use and highly dependable. Originally, Reveal Media operated as a software company. However,
Built on the success of the RS2, Reveal developed the high quality RS3-SX, which now stands out as the company’s flagship product. The device which features a large, heavy, full HD large screen is very much a deterrent to potential assailants. The complete RS3-SX body worn camera system in today’s industry now costs less then most
after spotting a niche within the global security infrastructure,
standard definition hardware recorders alone.
the company began developing hardware solutions incorporating
Whereas, the RS1 is Reveal Media’s smallest and lightest body worn
revolutionary DEMS software. Since this time, Reveal Media have developed body worn evidence collection devices that are easily used and successful across a broad spectrum of security sectors. Delivering key products to an industry which was, until recently, relatively unknown, Reveal Media have become specialist in the body worn evidence solutions arena through the provision of the best technology available, whilst driving down the cost of ownership for their customers.
camera to date and can be easily concealed in a uniform or shirt to collect vital evidence. The latest product from Reveal Media to successfully hit the marketplace it the further developed RS1 SX range – a beefed up, ruggedised version of the RS1 – the device is widely used by shirted police officers and security guards as an evidence catching device. Each of Reveal Media’s body worn evidence solutions now include market leading DEMS evidence management software (formerly
Reveal Media’s RS2 was the first model that was launched. Received
known as CARMA), which manages and collates information securely
very enthusiastically by the industry, the RS2 is a bulky, functional
offering entire control room solutions – operating hand in hand with
device which brought new possibilities in usage to the law enforcement
law enforcement personnel on the front line.
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Success in the UK
justice system so the prosecutors and the courts can participate
The RS3-SX cuts assault on civil enforcement officers by 75%
as well.”
In 2010, Leeds City Council decided to invest in Reveal Media’s
He explained that “one digital file of information can be used by
body worn cameras to fight the growing aggression against parking wardens and other Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs). Within the first
all parts of the criminal justice system so we get a quicker, more efficient, better system that provides a better service to the public and
two years, the body worn cameras had reduced incidents by 56%,
particularly to victims”
owing largely to the unique feature of a front-facing screen.
“This is definitely the way policing will go. It’s the next big phase of
Reveal Media’s front-facing screens are an effective deterrent against verbal and physical attacks, as the public become more aware that
reform that we have to have to make sure that the police come into the 21st century and the digital world fully.”
they are being filmed. Rather than simply capturing evidence which
Reveal Media has recently launched products in America and achieved
could be used to prosecute aggressors, Leeds City Council’s primary
global contracts.
objective was to deter conflicts and keep the civil enforcement officers safe. The results were that 80% of the civil enforcement officers said they felt safer whilst using the body worn cameras. Fareham Borough Council experienced similar benefits and were able to testify that attacks on CEOs were reduced by 66% in the first year alone. The cameras were also being “used in court” to prosecute offenders who had been aggressive towards CEOs. RS3-SX received Political backing Policing & Criminal Justice Minister Damian Green has spoken about how much more “effective” Reveal Media’s RS3-SX body worn camera is making Hampshire Police. The RS3-SX camera has been hailed by Green as creating a “much more accurate record” of an event, whilst also making it “easier to transmit around the system”. “This means that individual police officers can be much more effective at doing their job and much more visible at the same time because they are spending more time out on the streets.” Green also talked about the impact that the RS3-SX has on the wider judicial system. Beyond front line policing, the benefits of creating a single digital file “need to be spread through the rest of the criminal
The Canadian police force in Winnipeg Police found too many hardware issues with other body worn video (bmv) technologies but have recently tested Reveal Media’s RS3-SX with positive results. A spokesmen form the force explained the additional benefits of the RS3-SX: “The RS3-SX body cameras also protect police from false accusations, while ensuring officers do not exceed their authority.” Hard Rock Café in Oslo, Norway have also equipped their doormen with RS3-SX devices to reduce the number of violent incidents. “The cameras are only used in cases where the staff think it absolutely necessary, and to provide evidence of incidents retrospectively,” said duty officer Sean Andreassen. “We experienced an increasing number of situations of violence and intimidation. But after we invested in the cameras, the situation has changed,” he added. For further information about the benefits of body worn evidence collection solutions or more about the company , please call Reveal Media on 0203 070 2723 or visit the company’s website at www.revealmedia.com
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HERBERT SYSTEMS TRS GETS CONNECTED WITH TRS CONNECT! New management reporting for tray return system Hebert Systems is introducing its new TRS Connect™, the highly
Should an engineer be required, an SMS message is automatically sent to
efficient and simple to use management reporting system for
the duty engineer with details of the lane number, area and fault code. The
Herbert TRS tray return systems at airport security checkpoints. TRS Connect™ has been developed to provide airport operators with a wealth of real time information including number trays dispensed, proportion of trays re-screened and process time per tray. In addition, maintenance information is available in real time providing instant data regarding downtime, component replacement requirements and system malfunctions and failures. This will ensure that each lane is working to maximum efficiency, and passenger throughput and satisfaction are both maintained.
engineer can remotely identify the likely cause and any parts that might be required to affect a repair. Andy Dowe, Business Development Manager at Herbert Systems, said: “This is an excellent addition to the Herbert TRS that provides airport operators with a huge volume of vital information by collecting, recording and analysing the performance of each individual lane and every component. This improves efficiency, reduces downtime, improves conditions for staff and ensures quicker passenger throughput with reduced queuing times and stress at security checkpoints.”
The system records and reports data on each lane in real time by connecting
Suzie Crane, an Aviation Security Consultant, saw the product and was
directly via WiFi and 3G connections using secure VPN technologies to on-
impressed by the flexibility of the TRS Connect. She says: “TRS Connect
or off-site remote devices, from desktop computers and laptops to tablets
has the flexibility to add more M2M functionality as the system is further
and smart phones. It even allows for connection to ancillary third parties for
developed in the future. This is key as all products in today’s security
data collection through Ethernet connectivity. The intuitive display is simple
environment need to accommodate the ever changing needs of the industry
to operate and easy to understand.
and work towards achieving the checkpoint of the future today.”
TRS Connect monitors the performance of every TRS lane by identifying and logging any faults and immediately bringing them to the attention of operational or maintenance staff. Staff are able to identify the location of any
The TRS Connect is being launched at inter airport Europe in Munich on 8th – 11th October on the Herbert Systems, Scarabee and Opto Security stand in no 1410 in Hall B5.
fault on the TRS Connect’s HMI screen, with a drop down menu providing
Herbert Systems Ltd can be contacted on +44 1945 430666,
instructions on fixing the fault and re-setting the machine.
enquiries@herbertsystems.co.uk, www.herbertsystems.co.uk.
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