"Looking at the changes that have occurred within the UK security industry over the last twelve months it's clear to see that the industry is raising the bar and setting itself high standards to achieve, " explains James Blue, event director, IFSEC. "These awards gives the industry the ideal opportunity to recognise the companies that are realising these high standards"

"Year on year, the innovation and expertise of our industry never fails to amaze. I congratulate all the winners, who are testament to the sheer talent of the private security industry" says David Dickinson, BSIA chief executive.

The winners of the IFSEC Security industry innovation awards are as follows:

Best of the best award - Cieffe, Nettuno Mega PX

Best new access control product - Panasonic system solutions Europe, BM-ET 200

Best new CCTV product - Cieffe, Nettuno Mega PX

Best new IP security product - BT Redcare, RedCare Assure

Best new physical security product - Concept Smoke Screen, Rapid Deploy

Best new intruder alarm product - Ultra Vision Security Systems, Ultra Sensor

Best new project or installation - NTL:telewest and controlware communications ground-breaking IP-based CCTV solution

ACPO use of technology for improving public safety - Connexion 2 for Solo Protect

Security industry leadership award - John Saunders OBE

Security industry personality of the year - Ian Nisbet, G4S Cash Services