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Adam Bannister is a contributor to IFSEC Global, having been in the role of Editor from 2014 through to November 2019. Adam also had stints as a journalist at cybersecurity publication, The Daily Swig, and as Managing Editor at Dynamis Online Media Group.
September 28, 2017

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Finalists announced for the Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2017

Finalists have been announced for the 2017 edition of the Security & Fire Excellence Awards.

The winners will once again be revealed at the London Hilton on Park Lane, on 22 November 2017. The event, which is supported by IFSEC and FIREX International, was sold out in the previous three years so you are advised to book your place as soon as possible.

This year’s headline sponsor is Hanwha Techwin, the video surveillance specialist whose flagship brand  is the WISENET series of CCTV cameras and equipment. Other sponsors include First Response Group, ICTS UK and Ireland, Oprema, Axis Communications and Honeywell.

Find out who won in 2016, when the awards were compered by comedian Jimmy Carr.

Here are the confirmed finalists for 2017, chosen from a record number of entries:

Access Control Product of the Year (including biometrics)

  • Avigilon Corporation with Access Control Manager (ACM) System with ACM Verify™ Browser
  • DataScope with Fully-integrated online induction and access control system
  • Doordeck by Doordeck
  • FST Biometrics with IMID Access 4.0
  • Gallagher Security (Europe) with Gallagher Mobile Connect App
  • Gingers Spark with Micro Power Lock
  • Matrix Comsec with Matrix COSEC DOOR FMX
  • Nedap Security Management with AEOS end-to-end security
  • Paxton Access with Net2 Entry Touch Panel
  • PLATFORMBASE Inc. with ICT Compact Digital Locking System
  • RBH Security Group with RBH AX-R Reader Range
  • Vanderbilt ACT365 Cloud-based Access Control and Video Management Solution

ACS Champion of the Year

  • Active Response Security Services
  • Axis Security
  • Cadogan King (Security) – (Part of The PCS Group)
  • Effective Security Services
  • Exclusec Security Solutions
  • FGH Security
  • ICTS UK & IRELAND
  • SecuriGroup Services
  • SmartSec Solutions

Active Fire Innovation of the Year

  • Accessium with Emergency Evacuations Management System
  • Honeywell Security and Fire with VESDA VEA
  • Nobel Fire Systems with Avantis Fire System Control Panel
  • Ontech Security with Wardiam Pro Fire
  • Trust Security with Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Best Contribution to Standards in the Security Sector

  • Linx International Group
  • Sainsbury’s, Mitie, PaS and Sussex Police by Mitie Total Security Management

CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year

  • Avigilon Corporation with H4 Mini Dome
  • Axis Communications with AXIS Q1659 Network Camera
  • Dahua Technology Mini Thermal Hybrid Bullet Camera
  • FLIR Systems with PT-Series HD
  • Hanwha Techwin Europe with Wisenet X series of 2MP and 5MP H.265 cameras and domes
  • Hikvision with DarkfighterX
  • Honeywell Security and Fire with equIP® camera range
  • Panasonic Business with Aero PTZ Cameras
  • Panasonic Business with WV-X6531N Weatherproof dome camera
  • Reveal with D5 Body Camera
  • Wireless CCTV with WCCTV Body Worn Camera (Connect)

CCTV System of the Year (Excluding Cameras and Lens)

  • Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC) Security System Project
  • Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi) with innoVi Edge™
  • Avigilon Corporation with Appearance Search™ Technology
  • Axis Communications with Axis Camera Station Integrator Suite
  • Digital Barriers with SmartVis Identifier
  • Elmdene International with 4HR-UPS Range
  • Guardia Systems for Beirut City Surveillance Project
  • IDIS with IDIS Smart Failover
  • Pelco by Schneider Electric with VideoXpert™ Professional
  • SECOM with ROGUES (Repeat Offenders Gallery Under Electronic Surveillance)
  • Sunstone IP Systems with Solar IP CCTV System (SICS)
  • Total Integrated Solutions with  West Midlands Combined Authority CCTV system

Combined Security & Fire Solution of the Year

  • Accessium with eEscape
  • BT Redcare with Redcare Secure Fire IP
  • Gerda Security Products with ACB Project
  • Lazerbeam Fire & Security with The Westbury Hotel, Mayfair
  • Mitie Total Security Management and Vodafone VSOC
  • Securitas UK
  • Securitas UK with University of Hertfordshire
  • Swift Fire & Security with Caffe Nero Combined Staff Safety & Security Project

Communication Product of the Year

  • Carlisle Support Services with Work-IT
  • Concorde Security with IFS
  • CSL with DualCom MiniAir
  • Digital Barriers with SmartVis Identifier
  • Matrix Comsec with SARVAM UCS
  • Milestone Systems with Milestone Husky M550A
  • Panasonic Business UK with IP Video Intercom
  • Qognify with Qognify Extend
  • Situm Indoor Positioning
  • StaySafe Lone Worker Safety
  • Terracom Informatics  with MyLoneWorkers PRO
  • Verint with Verint Dispatch Manager

Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year

  • Amberstone Technology with Risk Watch
  • Axis Communications with Removing PVC plastics to boost sustainability with Gatwick Airport
  • Dot Dot Dot Property
  • FGH Security
  • Glevum Security
  • Magenta Security Services
  • Swift Fire & Security CSR programme
  • Vigilance
  • Wilson James

Counter-Terrorism Innovation of the Year

  • Frontier Pitts with Terra Gates
  • Gatwick Airport Behavioural Detection Team
  • Stratfor with Threat Lens
  • VSG

Customer Care Initiative of the Year

  • BusinessWatch Group
  • Chris Lewis Fire & Security with Getting Serious about Customer Service
  • Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall and Retail Park with Customer Care
  • Exclusec Security Solutions
  • FGH Security with Hospitality at the Core of Our Business
  • ICTS UK & IRELAND
  • ISS Facility Services (Security) in collaboration with ATOS
  • Mitie Total Security Management with Eurostar
  • Mitie Total Security Management with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
  • Mitie Total Security Management with Vodafone
  • VPS Home Security Emergency Response Customer Care Initiative
  • Wilson James with Core Customer Values

Cyber Security Innovation of the Year

  • Axis Communications with Ensuring surveillance camera cybersecurity with Dell and Device Authority
  • Genetec with CHAVE
  • IndigoVision with CyberVigilant®
  • Nedap Security Management with AEOS end-to-end security

Event Security Team of the Year

  • Croma Vigilant Edinburgh International Conference Centre Security Team
  • Effective Security Services
  • Exclusec Security Solutions
  • FGH Security with Worthy View Security Team Glastonbury
  • G4S with One Love Manchester Concert Team
  • Houses of Parliament with Parliamentary Security Department
  • Jaguar Land Rover with Corporate Security & Business Protection
  • Logic Service Management Boston May Fair Event Security Team
  • SecuriGroup Services with Events Division
  • SGC Security Services

Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year

  • Ajax Systems with Smart wireless security system
  • Avigilon Corporation with Presence Detector™
  • Axis Communications with AXIS D2050-VE Network Radar Detector
  • Chuango Security Technology  with Chuango D11 WiFi & Cellular Smart Home Control
  • Enforcer V10 by Pyronix
  • ERA with HomeGuard
  • GJD with Laser-Watch®
  • Luminite Electronics with Luminite OCULi Wireless PIR Camera
  • Ontech Security with Wardiam Perimeter
  • Tyco Security Products / Johnson Controls with Visonic GB-502 PG2 Glass Break Detector

Large Security Installer of the Year

  • CBES
  • Kings Security
  • Mitie Total Security Management
  • SecuriPlex
  • Thompson AVC
  • Universal Security Systems
  • VPS and VPS Site Security
  • VSG

Passive Fire Innovation of the Year

  • Hilti (Gt. Britain) with Hilti CFS-TTS Firestop top track seal
  • LINIAN with LINIAN Fire Clip
  • Parhelion with LDG StripeLight fireman torch
  • Safe Connect with Hot Connection Indicator

Security Consultancy of the Year

  • CornerStone GRG
  • CS Risk Management
  • Future Risk Management
  • Linx International
  • Magenta Security Services
  • MIPL
  • QCIC Group
  • Security Management International
  • VIDEF Security Consulting

Security Guarding Company of the Year Over £50M Turnover

  • Axis Security
  • ICTS UK & IRELAND
  • Mitie Total Security Management
  • Wilson James

Security Guarding Company of the Year Under £50M Turnover

  • Active Response Security Services
  • CIS Security
  • Croma Vigilant
  • Exclusec Security Solutions
  • FGH Security
  • Global Guardians
  • GMS Security Services
  • Kings Security
  • Magenta Security Services
  • Pilgrims Group
  • SecuriGroup Services
  • Vistech Services

Security Manager of the Year

  • Andrew Sindall, Senior Security Manager, SGN
  • David Cox, Security Manager King’s Cross Estate, Andrews International
  • Jason Hopwood, UK Strategic Account Manager, Santander by Wilson James
  • Kuldeep Kainth, Security Contract Manager, CIS Security
  • Lee Connelly, The King’s School, Canterbury by Sunstone IP Systems
  • Mark Burgin, Head of Security & Risk, Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall and Retail Park
  • Martin Falsey, Physical and Electronic Security Manager, Yorkshire Water
  • Matthew Hollick, Security Manager, Axis Security
  • Muhammad Fahim, Eurostar by Mitie Total Security Management
  • Nigel Moss, Account Manager, STM Group (UK)
  • Paul Brady, Contract Manager, Croma Vigilant
  • Shane Bailey MSyI, Network Rail (High Speed)

Security Partnering Initiative of the Year

  • Andrews International with Kings Cross
  • Belfast City Centre Management with Retail Crimewatch
  • CBES/Edesix in partnership with Asda with Body Worn Video System
  • Chroma Vision with Westfield London
  • CornerStone GRG with Google
  • FGH Security with Long Term Brand Contribution
  • iNCENTIVE fm with Bluewater
  • Jaguar Land Rover Corporate Security with GMS Security Services
  • SafetyNet Security Group with Leamington Student Street Marshal Scheme
  • Wilson James with Santander
  • Wilson James with Tate Galleries

Security Project or Installation of the Year

  • 2020 Vision Systems with the Yorkshire Seabird Centre, RSPB Bempton Cliffs
  • Axis Communications video monitoring system at Chester Zoo installed by NW Systems
  • Carlisle Support Services with Work-IT for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
  • CBRE Global Workplace Solutions and the Post Office with Modernising the Post Office (Security Systems)
  • G4S with East Midlands Airport Refurbishment Project
  • Meesons Speed Gate Installation at 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham
  • Panasonic Business with Rethinking CCTV in Regensburg Case Study
  • Qognify with Gatwick Airport Integrated Security
  • SECOM with Co-op iCCTV
  • Sunstone IP Systems with Solar IP CCTV System (SICS)
  • Swift Fire & Security Domestic sprinkler Installation at Nottingham City Homes Springhead and Holwood Court
  • Syntinex with Tinsley House, Gatwick
  • Universal Security Systems with the GHERKIN

Security Training Initiative of the Year

  • Active Response Security Services with Security Awareness Programme
  • Banham Academy with Traineeship and Apprenticeship Programme
  • Chris Lewis Fire and Security with Core Values Training
  • CIS Security Academy Development Journey
  • Croma Vigilant with Critical Incident Management Training
  • Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall and Retail Park with Continuous Improvement
  • Houses of Parliament with Conflict Resolution Training
  • ICTS UK & IRELAND with Charter Management Institute programme (CMI)
  • Layer 8 with Layer 8 Toolkit®
  • Milestone Systems Learning & Performance Program
  • Pilgrims Group with Lifesafe™ Training Programme
  • Swift Fire & Security Culture of Compliance

Small to Medium Security Installer of the Year

  • 2020 Vision Systems
  • Chris Lewis Fire & Security
  • CSS Systems
  • Lazerbeam Fire & Security
  • Meesons A.I.
  • Security Engineering
  • Sunstone IP Systems
  • Taylor Technology Systems
  • Tyneside Security

The Inspiration in HR Award

  • Axis Group & The Axis Academy
  • CIS Security
  • Securitas
  • Ward Security
  • Wilson James

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Mark Fishlock
Mark Fishlock
October 12, 2017 2:31 pm

Parhelion with LDG StripeLight fireman torch

…Maybe this should be edited to say FIREFIGHTER’S TOURCH .. Unless its just designed for Men?