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Paige DataCom Solutions releases composite cable to support Open Supervised Device Protocol

Paige DataCom Solutions has released the first all-in-one cable designed specifically to support the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), a standard developed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) to improve security and interoperability among access control and security products.  “OSDP Access Control is the clear choice for those looking to make our buildings more secure and intelligent,” said David Coleman, VP of business development for Paige. “With more and m...

Anixter and Quanika sign global distribution deal will streamline Axis Communications and Milestone integrations

A landmark global distribution deal between Anixter and Quanika opens a one-stop-shop supply route for major integration projects, making it easy to incorporate state-of-the-art Axis Communications and Milestone video technologies with Quanika’s access control and visitor management software, so as to allow off-the-shelf integration with a wide range of third-party systems.  Global distribution deal The global distribution deal with Anixter streamlines delivery of major integration...

WBE announces event highlights and registration details for The Security Event 2019

The Security Event - powered by Security Essen arrives at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK from 9 to 11 April 2019. This major new security exhibition features around 100’s of security brands. Visitors can now register online for the event, organised by Western Business Exhibitions (WBE). Cooperation partner is Messe Essen (Germany), organiser of the trade fair for civil security Security Essen. The British market is one of the most important markets for the security...

Executive Strategic Partners exhibit industry support via the ESA Program

ESA is proud to recognise the distinguished group of companies supporting the industry in 2018 through its Executive Strategic Partners program. Executive Strategic Partners program This program allows us to partner with key manufacturers and service providers that are looking to make a significant impact on the industry" “This program allows us to partner with key manufacturers and service providers that are looking to make a significant impact on the industry,” says Merlin Guilbe...

TDSi to feature products on ASSA ABLOY, Milestone Systems and Anixter stands at IFSEC 2018

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce its team and products will be featuring with ASSA ABLOY (Stand F320), Milestone Systems (Stand C340) and Anixter (Stand E400) at IFSEC 2018. The event takes place at ExCel London from 19th-21st June 2018. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented “This year TDSi will be working closely with our partners ASSA ABLOY, Milestone Systems and Anixter to showcase the latest in integrated security systems on each of their stan...

Veracity expands services in the Middle East with new Dubai offices and increased attendance at Intersec 2018

Veracity, a provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display, returns to Intersec 2018 in Dubai with a larger company presence across three partner booths. Stronger customer relationships Since establishing its new office in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Veracity has developed stronger relationships with its customers, partners and its supply chain across the region, fuelling rapid growth. The office has responsibility for th...

Zwipe Access announces key partner presence at ASIS 2017

Biometric tech company Zwipe will be well represented at one of the world’s largest security trade shows, ASIS International’s 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017) taking place in Dallas, Texas. Promoting Zwipe Access solutions With over 22,000 industry guests from all the over the world and across the security spectrum expected to participate, ASIS is regarded as one of the world’s premier security events and will be a key showcase for Zwipe’s partner network i...

MIPS 2017 garnered partners and integrators promoting open platform initiatives

MIPS 2017’s theme ‘Together We Make the World See the Future’ reflected a newly clarified company purpose Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 12th Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) this month in San Antonio, Texas, with over 500 attendees. It is an open platform community event engaging hundreds of channel and alliance partners, customers, media people, Milestone experts and management. Mi...

Galaxy Control Systems introduces software enhancements and EMEA distribution partnership with Anixter at Intersec 2016

New enhancements provide System Galaxy users with ability to initiate lockdown in emergency situation Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions recently completed a successful exhibition at Intersec 2016, during which the company introduced a number of significant software enhancements and a new distribution partnership. Anixter distribution partnership Intersec attendees had the opportunity to see demonstrations of...

ONVIF hosts 2015 membership meeting and elections

On behalf of ONVIF Steering Committee, Per Björkdahl shared the goals and strategies for the upcoming year ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting and elections in late October, providing an update to members on ONVIF activities and accomplishments over the past year. Attendees around the world heard presentations on such activities as the development and publication of two new prof...

Mission 500 Security 5K/2K run raises more than $120,000 at ISC West 2015

Proceeds from the April 16th event will support children in the U.S. through the Rebuilding Hope at Home program Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised more than $120,000 at ISC West this year through their sixth annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk and other events.  “The volunteer participation and fund raising efforts for Mission 500 at ISC West 2015 were s...

FLIR TCX thermal mini bullet camera showcased at ISC West 2015

The new FLIR TCX combines 24/7 thermal video and built-in video motion detection with a level of affordability FLIR Systems, Inc. announced recently the availability of the new FLIR TCX thermal mini bullet camera, a security camera combining 24/7 high-contrast thermal video and high-performance built-in video motion detection with a level of affordability that the industry has never seen. Powered by FLIR’s revolutionary Lepton camera core, the TCX is being showcased at t...

Milestone Systems holds 10th annual MIPS partner conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Milestone conference saw close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 10th annual MIPS partner conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week. It was their largest-ever gathering with close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies in the Technology Showcase that demonstrated integrated solutions for enhancing safety and optimising business. CEO Lars Thinggaard and CSMO Kenne...

Tri-Ed announces Ken Cabler as VP of U.S. Sales

Ken Cabler has over 30 years of security industry experience TRI-ED Distribution is pleased to announce the promotion of Ken Cabler to VP of U.S. Sales. Cabler, with over 30 years of security industry experience, joined TRI-ED in 2005 as Regional Manager and was later appointed Regional Vice President for the Central U.S. "Ken has always been a key member of our team and a driver in TRI-ED's tremendous growth over the past ten years," says Pat Comunale, TRI-ED's President of...

The year in mergers and acquisitions: Top 10 of 2014

2014 was a year for eye-popping merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the security space. The big deals of the year included some of the largest names in the industry. One name is larger than any in the security market – Google, which made not one but two acquisitions this year that could impact the future security market. It was also the year that a smaller player in the video camera market (although a huge familiar brand overall) bought a large, open systems V...

ONVIF highlights successes and outlines 2015 initiatives at annual membership meeting

Attendees heard presentations on ONVIF successes from 2014, including the release of two new profiles ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting late last month. Attendees heard presentations on ONVIF successes from 2014, including the release of two new profiles, as well as an outline of new initiatives for 2015, such as the planned release of Profile Q and a new client test tool. The aud...

TRI-ED announces new logo and key management changes

TRI-ED announces its new logo following its recent acquisition by Anixter Following its recent acquisition by Anixter, TRI-ED Distribution is proud to announce its new logo as well as key management changes. Pat Comunale will now serve as President of Global Security Solutions. James Rothstein will serve as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Dirk Foreman will be responsible for Global/National Integrator Sales, both reporting directly to Pat Comunale. "The union of...

How Anixter’s acquisition of Tri-Ed could impact transition to IP

Anixter International’s acquisition of Tri-Ed could help to accelerate implementation of IP video and access control by small and mid-sized dealer/integrators. In announcing the $420 million acquisition, Anixter emphasized the opportunity to expand its IP business through the new Tri-Ed customer base that has previously been more focused on analogue video as well as access control, intrusion detection and fire/life safety. It’s just one of the opportunities for Anixter to leverage t...

ONVIF hosts its 2013 Annual Membership Meeting in Shenzhen, China

ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 and upcoming releases ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting in late October in Shenzhen, China, held in conjunction with the China Public Security Expo 2013. ONVIF member companies who gathered for the meeting heard presentations on the forum’s progress in 2013 as well as on upcoming releases, in...

IHS publishes "The Asian Distribution Market for Video Surveillance Equipment" report

The report estimates that the Top 10 distributors accounted for only just over a tenth of the Asian market in 2012 Supply of CCTV and video surveillance equipment in Asia by distributors is highly fragmented. According to a new report from IHS, large multinationals like ADI Distribution, Anixter, and Ingram Micro do operate in some Asian countries. However, the Asian market is predominately served by a multitude of small, privately-owned distributors. There are relatively few...

Iomnis Surveillance Solutions’ ION servers powered by OnSSI’s Ocularis PS VMS

The new ION Series servers from Iomnis Surveillance Solutions have been specifically engineered to deliver the functionality of OnSSI’s industry leading Ocularis PS Video Management System (VMS). The joint technology venture combines the core expertise of OnSSI and Iomnis to provide a fully integrated video surveillance solution with uncompromised performance and value. The new ION Series with Ocularis PS is available in two versions: one that accommodates up to 26 IP cameras, and a hybri...

Industry leaders to support IFSEC International 2014

Research shows that a staggering 92% of exhibitors said that IFSEC International is their preferred event IFSEC International, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce an extensive range of industry leaders to exclusively showcase their latest solutions at IFSEC International 2014, ExCeL London, from 17th – 19th June 2014. Providing unrivalled access to the entire buying chain, this is the exclusive opportunity for the industry to network with the largest selection...

Milestone Systems hosts annual UK & Ireland Milestone Partner Open Platform Event and Awards

One of the highlights of the event was the Milestone Partner Open Platform UK Awards Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its largest ever annual UK & Ireland (UKI) Milestone Partner Open Platform Event (MPOP UK) on 3-4 July this year at the Holiday Inn, Stratford upon Avon. General Manager UK & Ireland, Glenn Fletcher and his team hosted more than 100 of its key integration and distribution partners for the two-day...

IFSEC International and FIREX International receive overwhelming support for 2014 event in London

IFSEC International 2014 will see Security & Fire Installer Live, an annual installer programme, launch for the first time Following the announcement in February that IFSEC International and FIREX International will change location for 2014, the organisers of the event, UBM Live announced that all the major players will be making the move to London’s ExCeL from 17-19 June 2014. Over 75 leading brands from across the security and fire industry will be represented inc...

Over 1,000 security manufacturers to showcase new products at ISC West

The growth in the electronic security market is reflected in the 170+ new companies who will be at ISC West More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communic...

Anixter showcased best-practise approach to video surveillance at IFSEC 2012

Anixter to present ipAssured Education Zone wherein experts offered presentations on leading industry trends Anixter’s presence was strong this year at IFSEC 2012, the leading global annual security event. Not only Anixter delivered its IP Security Infrastructure Solutions presentation, it also partnered with UBM to present the ipAssured Education Zone. A first at IFSEC, the ipAssured Education Zone was an exclusive area where a team of experts offered presentation...

Milestone’s MIPS hands out awards to its top achieving security partners

  Milestone's MIPS events are well-attended by surveillance industry professionals When Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, holds their events called MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium), which are well attended by surveillance industry pundits and professionals. Distributors, system integrators, resellers, consultants, market analysts and the press all flock to learn about the newest offerings on the forefront of this f...

Axis Communications recognises UK & Ireland Partners for their contribution to its success in IP surveillance market

Axis' partners have continued to educate end-users about the benefits of IP video surveillanceAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has celebrated the success of its partners at its annual UK & Ireland Axis Partner Awards.Axis Communications' Channel Partner Programme is designed to help partners benefit from Axis' market leadership in the fast growing network video market. Axis' Channel Partners are regarded as an extension of its team and each year, the UK off...

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