Technology agreement to deliver latest, PC tablets for police and emergency services Becrypt and Motion Computing, a leading global provider of mobile technology built for business, have signed an agreement to develop a new portfolio of robust PC tablet solutions aimed specifically at the healthcare, police and emergency services where security and mobility are critical. Becrypt DISK Protect encryption has been certified to run on Motion’s latest Microsoft Windows 8 models, the Motion F5te and Motion C5te, with the Motion J3600 to follow soon. The partnership also serves to strengthen the long-standing collaboration between the two companies that goes back several years. Motion’s F5te and J3600 are lightweight and rugged tablet solutions that streamline the processes and increase the productivity of mobile workers in harsh environments. The Motion F5te is integrated with an extensive range of features such as digital cameras, a barcode scanner and an RFID reader to link seamlessly with a variety of documentation and collaboration applications, and provides superior connectivity to wireless technologies including Bluetooth, WiFi 3G and GPS. The Motion J3600 offers a larger display format option with high levels of security, power and manageability and delivers virtually unlimited productivity with twin hot swap batteries. Motion is also trialling Becrypt’s DISK Protect CPA certified software on its C5te Tablet PC, designed for healthcare organisations. The C5te is a powerful computing tool that supports demanding healthcare workflows and ensures compliance with infection control protocols, offering access to critical patient data from virtually any location. Ian Davies, Country Manager, Northern Europe at Motion Computing said: “Offering the latest PC tablet technology is not enough. Blending our hardware and peripherals with software that is highly configurable and robust is the way forward. The police and emergency services all require carefully tailored solutions that offer the highest levels of mobility and security. Our agreement with Becrypt will strengthen our portfolio with tried and tested encryption capabilities that add real value to these field operations.” Most recently, Becrypt expanded its presence in the USA marketplace by signing up SYNNEX as a distributor in the region. This leading business process services company is also a distributor of Motion, creating a shared relationship that will extend the reach of Motion and Becrypt into the emergency services markets. Dr Bernard Parsons, CEO at Becrypt, said: “As tablet adoption continues to grow in tough, mobile and increasingly security-conscious industry sectors, we are delighted to bring this joint offering with Motion to market through the channel. Organisations operating remotely and often in difficult or harsh environments need software that can protect their confidential and sensitive data and drive productivity and performance. We look forward to working with Motion to deliver further product innovations across the UK and beyond.” www.becrypt.com

Teaser: Kiev, Ukraine Website: http://www.en.kips.com.au

Teaser: Poole, Dorset  “SAR (Search And Rescue) to Resuscitation”, Floodfighters Lifesaving International Conference. 26 March 2014. Venue: North Terminal, New Harbour Road, Poole, United Kingdom, BH15 4AJ. “SAR to Resuscitation” communicating the latest information on flood and water rescue to stakeholder target audiences, sharing understanding, information and learning. US Fire Department and Emergency Management and EU expert speakers continue the years that UK’s Rescue Services have worked with them developing vital flood/water rescue principles – saving many lives during the UK’s devastating summer floods of 2007, 2012 and December 2013’s Hurricane Xaver. Website: www.flood-fighters.com

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Teaser: The Gulf region’s largest trade and networking exhibition  The Gulf region’s largest and most comprehensive trade and networking exhibition for the fire industry Website: http://www.intersecexpo.com

The company’s brightest hand-held tactical light Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac HL® 3, a high lumen (HL) light that delivers 1,100 lumens of bright white light. Designed for operations requiring maximum illumination, the programmable, lithium battery-powered flashlight is the brightest addition yet to the company’s series of HL (High Lumen) lights.   “The ProTac HL 3 uses the latest in power LED technology to provide wide, sweeping scene lighting,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “One of the brightest tactical lights available in its size, it’s the perfect carry light for tactical users when clearing scenes; for outdoor enthusiasts when navigating a dark trail; or for industrial workers when flooding a work area with light. At the same time, the ProTac HL 3 goes the distance with its strong, focused beam.”   The new light uses a C4® LED to deliver 1,100 lumens, and 36,000 candela over a beam distance of 379 meters on the high setting. On low, the light offers 35 lumens, 1,200 candela and a beam distance of 69 meters. The light also offers a strobe mode.   The ProTac HL 3, powered by three 3-volt CR123A batteries, features a multi-function, push-button tail switch that permits one-handed operation. The light’s TEN-TAP® programmable switch allows users to select from high/strobe/low (the factory default); high only; or low/high. Its run time both on high and in strobe mode is 1.5 hours, while the run time for the low setting is 36 hours.   Fabricated from machined aircraft aluminum, the ProTac HL 3 is 7.10 inches in length and weighs 9.3 ounces. The light has an IPX7 rated design for waterproof operation to one meter for 30 minutes, and is impact resistance-tested to one metre. It is packaged with a removable pocket clip and holster.   Based in Eagleville, PA, Streamlight, Inc. recently marked 40 years of making tough, durable, long-lasting flashlights designed to serve the specialized needs of professionals and consumers alike. Since 1973, the company has designed, manufactured and marketed high-performance flashlights, and today offers a broad array of lights, lanterns, weapon light/laser sighting devices and scene lighting solutions for professional law enforcement, military, firefighting, industrial, automotive, and outdoor applications. Streamlight is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. www.streamlight.com

Recognising bravery within the fire community The shortlist for the 2014 Spirit of Fire Awards, organised by The Fire Fighters Charity, has been announced, and includes a number of exceptionally brave and dedicated finalists who have been nominated for the following ten categories: Fire Service of the Year • Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service • Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service • Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service • Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service • West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Fire Fighter of the Year • Jim Golder, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service • David Millward, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service • Paul Rich, London Fire Brigade • Rachael Streeting, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service • Bob Williams, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Beneficiary of Courage • Helen Jones, Bolton • Victoria Marks, Liskeard • Maureen Spenley, Merseyside • Mick Titmarsh, Bradford Youth Courage Award • Adam Criddle, Ross on Wye • Joshua Hopkins, Ben Hool and Lewis Byng, Carmarthen • Bailie Kershaw, Millom • Alfie Sharpe, Kilmarnock Adult Hero • Alan Chapman, Littleport • Tracey Jane Marriott, Evesham • Emma Burles, Hannah King, and Jordan McNulty, Hockley • Paul Tunnah and Grant Blears, Manchester Hosted by The Fire Fighters Charity Team of the Year • Blue Watch Newport, Isle of Wight • Borders Barmy Army, Galashiels • Oxford to Bonn Challenge Cycle Team, Oxford • StrongArm Challenge Team, Tyne and Wear / Durham and Darlington Supporter of the Year • Ally Birkett, Aberdeen • Dom Furby, Birkenshaw • Andy Hunter, Dunfermline • Tim West, Huntingdon Best Newcomer of the Year • Ashley Brown, Shropshire • Claire Boer, Norfolk • Clare Morris, Lancashire • Kevin McKenzie, London Corporate Supporter of the Year • D. Robinson & Recycling Partners, Desborough • Babcock International Group, London • Infographics, Edinburgh • Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford Lifetime Achievement Award – revealed at the awards in May 2014 The Spirit of Fire Awards are held annually to honour members of the Fire and Rescue Service, and members of the public, by recognising bravery within the fire community and dedication to The Fire Fighters Charity. Now in its ninth year, The Spirit of Fire Awards is the most prestigious event in the fire and rescue calendar, with the aim of raising as much as possible for The Fire Fighters Charity – the UK’s leading provider of life-enhancing services for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families. The event attracts Chief Fire Officers and key purchasing members of the fire and rescue community up and down the country, along with key politicians and celebrity supporters. To be shortlisted for these awards is a remarkable achievement so please come and show your support by attending on 16 May 2014 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London. To book a place or table, and for more information, please visit www.spiritoffireawards.co.uk

E2S launches high-performance intrinsically safe alarm horn sounders E2S has launched high-performance, intrinsically safe alarm horn sounders and combination devices with aluminium enclosures. The IS-D105 sounder and IS-DL105 combination device are approved to IECEx and ATEX standards for Zone 0 and the IP66 sealed marine grade aluminium enclosure is phosphated and powder coated, offering enhanced protection for on and offshore applications. The powerful alarm horn produces up to 105 dB(A) at 1 metre with a choice of 49 alarm tones and 2 additional, remotely selectable, alarm stages. For specific applications, custom tone configurations and frequencies can be engineered. The sounder can be combined with an LED beacon featuring an array of 6 high-intensity LEDs. The alarm sounder and LED beacon can be powered through a single Zener barrier or galvanic isolator. Alternatively, the audible and visual elements of the IS-DL105 combination model can be controlled individually. When cabled with a common power supply, the sounder features an alarm accept function. By closing a pair of external contacts such as a push switch, the operator may silence the alarm for set periods between 5 seconds and 2 hours. The LED beacon continues to flash at twice its normal frequency providing indication of an ongoing alarm condition. If after the pre-set time the alarm condition still exists the alarm horn will activate again. For full datasheets, installation manuals, approval certificates, PDF and CAD drawings and product images, visit www.e2s.com. E2S specialises in designing and manufacturing audible and visual signalling devices and call points for hazardous areas, industrial applications and marine environments.

Permalevel Multiplex system helps customers in high risk industries With its official launch into the Middle East at Intersec, Coltraco Ltd a leading UK based OEM of ultrasonic liquid level monitoring solutions will be further developing its international standing. Permalevel™ Multiplex is the world’s first system capable of monitoring the contents of their fixed suppression systems containing CO2, FM-200™ , NAF s 225™, NAF S 125™ and NOVEC™ 1230 with Coltraco’s new 24/7 data-enabled, data-recordable audit trail capable and remote diagnostic, Permalevel™ Multiplex system. Developed to help customers in high risk in industries such as Oil & Gas, Data Centres and High Rise Buildings better protect their assets it is fast becoming the must have system for users operating in these areas. One of the key drivers during development was from high rise building owners in Dubai. Permalevel™ Multiplex gives users the ability to monitor up to 700 cylinder points 365 days a year 24 hours a day. Users can be safe in the knowledge that if they do suffer from accidental discharge or seepage then Permalevel™ Multiplex will pick up on it. By giving users the ability to check their fixed fire suppression system in real time it helps cut maintenance costs and maintenance time scales. As a system it understands that it’s primarily the high end users who are going to be able to justify the cost of a system such as this. If Coltraco can better educate the industry to the idea that testing your system once a year isn’t adequate then they will be helping to make business run more smoothly and safer. www.coltraco.com