Fortis 4G by Magal Receives the Seguritecnia Prize as "Best Security System Installed in Spain During 2014"

YAHUD, Israel, March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Magal Security Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAGS) announced today that its Fortis^4G advanced command and control solution installed in the Port of Tarragona, Spain was awarded the "best security system installed in Spain during 2014" at the XXVIII Seguritecnia International Security Awards in Madrid, Spain.

Fortis^4G was implemented in Tarragona by Magal's Spanish subsidiary as the core of an overall integrated physical and cyber security management system (PSIM & SEIM), deployed in the main control center and several distributed control rooms. It also enables smooth interaction of diverse land and marine forces. The Seguritecnia committee found Fortis^4G to be revolutionary and thus deserving of its prestigious award, which was presented to Mr. Josep Andreu i Figueras, President of the Port Authority of Tarragona, by Mr. Florentino Villabona, General Commissioner of the Spanish Police.

Mr. Josep Lluis Diez i Besora, Security Director  of the Port of Tarragona, commented: "We are happy to share this award with Magal. They did a remarkable job integrating Fortis^4G in our port in record time and giving us the chance to reach unparalleled control of our overall security."

Miguel A. López Romero, Managing Director of Magal S³  España, S.L., commented: "We are proud to share with the Port of Tarragona not only this award, but also their exceptional innovative vision that has transformed a complex site into a simple solution."

About Magal S³

Magal S³ is a leading international provider of solutions and products for physical and cyber security, as well as safety and site management. Over the past 45 years, S³  has delivered tailor-made security solutions and turnkey projects to hundreds of satisfied customers in over 80 countries - under some of the most challenging conditions.

Magal S³ offers comprehensive integrated solutions for critical sites, managed by Fortis^4G - our 4^th generation, cutting-edge hybrid PSIM with SEIM (Physical Security Information Management system integrated with Security Information & Event Management). The solutions leverage our broad portfolio of homegrown PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems), advanced outdoors CCTV / IVA technology and Cyber Security solutions.

For more information:
Magal S³
Eitan Livneh, President & CEO
Tel: +972-3-539-1421
Assistant: Ms. Elisheva Almog
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.magal-s3.com

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SOURCE Magal Security Systems Ltd