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With this certification, Total Security Protection and Universal Security Systems join the C•CURE Partner Program Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is pleased to announce that two systems integrators in the UK have achieved Enterprise Level Certification, the highest level of certification and training on the Software House C•CURE Security and Event Management system. With this certification, Total Security Protection and Universal...

Milestone XProtect® Corporate open platform IP video management software (VMS) with XProtect® Smart Client and network cameras from Axis Communications are being deployed across all of Paul Smith’s 45 stores as part of the UK-based retailer’s first comprehensive, company-wide IT refresh. Initially the new digital video system is being used for loss prevention but once it is fully implemented worldwide by the end of 2015, Paul Smith plans to use i...

Ava Parissay joined Milestone at its Danish headquarters in June as Senior Products Manager in the Professional Business Unit Milestone Systems aims to continue its position as the market leader for open platform IP video management software (VMS), the company has recently hired more strong players for managing sales in North America, Austria, Germany and Switzerland and the UK. A new Finance Manager has also come on board in the US and the fast-growing Bulgarian office has a...

The security market is awash in stories about how big companies sought to step in and transform the market, from GE to Cisco to several cable or telecom companies. There is generally a lot of hand-wringing over “what it means” when you hear about a big company entering the market. So far the impact of bigger players on our status quo as a fragmented market has been minimal, but it still causes waves when a big company sets its sights on security. Such is the case with Apple, the late...

Moxa's expertise with mission-critical applications and harsh environments will be an asset to the Consortium Moxa, Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial networking, computing, and automation solutions, announced their membership in the Industrial Internet Consortium™ (IIC). The IIC is a non-profit partnership of industry, government and academia formed to accelerate the global use of interconnected devices, intelligent analytics and people. Moxa is one of the first...

The solution includes two servers, several remote workstations for operators, and 165 IP video cameras AxxonSoft is active like never before in expanding the customer base of its surveillance products in Africa, including in West Africa. Recently a security system powered by the Axxon Intellect PSIM software platform was installed at Eko Hotel & Suites in Nigeria. Eko Hotel & Suites is a popular accommodation site for guests and tourists in Lagos, with a population of...

Edulbehram served as Vice President of Business Development for Next Level Security Systems Samsung Techwin America has appointed industry veteran Jumbi Edulbehram Director of Business Development. In this role, he will lead Samsung’s business development team, whose primary mission is to expand Samsung’s business through specific verticals as well as to enhance the company’s strategic partnerships. A familiar name in the security industry, Edulbehram most r...

Milestone’s IP video management software used for loss prevention and to assist retail operations management Milestone XProtect® Corporate open platform IP video management software (VMS) with XProtect® Smart Client and network cameras from Axis Communications are being deployed across all of Paul Smith’s 45 stores as part of the UK-based retailer’s first comprehensive, company-wide IT refresh. Initially the new digital video system is being used...

The ASIS sessions designed especially for Chief Security Officers (CSOs) were organised by the CSO Roundtable ASIS International (ASIS), the world’s premier association for security professionals, has held its 7th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2013 at the Conrad Macao Cotai Central in Macau, China. The event gathered 260 senior security professionals from 32 countries which represents a 7.4% increase compared to the 2012 event. The ev...

Dan will develop and lead Lancope’s worldwide channel sales and marketing strategy and global partner programme Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, announces the appointment of Dan Sibille as Vice President of Channels. Sibille has over 20 years of experience driving channel sales and marketing for networking, security and video collaboration leaders including 3Com, Extreme Networks, Internet Security Systems, WatchGuard Technologies,...

The newly qualified Axis certified professional is based at CornerStone, a UK-based security consultancy Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently announced Europe’s first security consultant to graduate as an Axis Certified Professional from its worldwide academy. The newly qualified Axis Certified Professional is based at CornerStone GRG, an independent global and UK-based security consultancy, and becomes the inaugural Axis architect and engin...

Cisco recently announced enhancements to its portfolio of safety and security solutions with video surveillance architectures and new IoT enabled solutions that ease management of millions of connected cameras and devices. The "Internet of Things" is the next technology transition where devices will allow us to sense and control the physical world by making objects smarter and connecting them through an intelligent network. Video Surveillance Manager 7 (VSM7) provides new capabilities that enabl...

PSIA's Enterprise User Showcase will take place at ASIS 2013 The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance's Enterprise User Showcase is less than a week away! Their agenda is full, with top security users and leading industry thinkers set to discuss the real world value of the PSIA's security specifications. Join them at 4:30 p.m. on September 23 at the Hilton Chicago in the Waldorf Room for: Cisco Systems' internal Safety and Security Team and senior manager Deon Chatt...

Shayne Bates, CPP, and Ray Bernard, PSP, to join the speaker lineup for PSIA’s event at ASIS The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) is pleased to announce that noted security consultants Shayne Bates, CPP, and Ray Bernard, PSP, have joined the speaker lineup for our special event at ASIS on September 23 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago. Shayne will moderate and Ray will participate in a panel discussion about security user perspectives on physical/...

Netgenium has integrated Aperio L100 and PINPad wireless locks with its PolicyServer Network Solution Netgenium Systems has become the first access control specialist to integrate with ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio locking solutions using latest IP hub technology to directly connect and deliver a complete building security system. ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them online or offline to new or exist...

Recently at Cisco Live, Cisco’s annual IT and communications conference, Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, announced the launch of the Opengear IM7200, now the most powerful infrastructure management solution available in recent market. The brand new product family zeroes in on improving business continuity and resilience through the secure remote m...

 Lancope will offer deeper integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), ASR/ISR and ASA Recently at Cisco Live, Cisco’s annual IT and communications conference, Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, announced tighter integration with several Cisco® infrastructure solutions to provide governments and enterprises with greater performance and flexibility for network and security monitoring. Lancope will also join the rec...

Nexus Connect will provide levels of manufacturer coordination, technical support and marketing expertise Multidisciplined security specialist, ViS security solutions, has become the latest integrator partner to join Nexus Connect, the innovative partner programme run by Center Group. ViS has a very strong track record of providing integrated systems to the public service, healthcare, education, and blue- chip commercial sectors. In a security market dominated by low margins...

PureTech's new board consists of four strategic experts in fields related to the company's business model PureTech Systems is proud to introduce its new strategic advisory board. The board consists of four strategic experts in fields related to the company's business model. As a leader in geospatial video analytics, the PureTech leadership team will collaborate with the advisory board to gain strategic business and market insights to help the company continue to realise its vi...

Worldwide revenue for such equipment will soar to $705 million in 2017 The global market for wireless infrastructure gear used for video surveillance applications is set to more than double from 2011 to 2016, with a significant amount of growth driven by demand for low-cost systems in emerging economies like China and India. Worldwide revenue for such equipment will soar to $705 million in 2017, up nearly 160 percent from $274 million in 2011, according to a new report publish...

Opengear will formally launch its partner programme at the upcoming Cisco Live London Opengear, a global vendor of critical infrastructure management solutions, has launched a new channel programme that aims to simplify partner recruitment, management and support as they extend across vertical and geographic markets.  The new Opengear Certified Partner programme moves to a single tier model and includes deal registration, discounted demonstration kits, training and market...

A10 Networks, the technology leader in Application Networking, announced a new upgrade program for Cisco's ACE server load balancer models in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa).  According to press articles, Cisco is scaling down ACE and shifting resources to different projects. Effective immediately, customers across all European regions can upgrade existing Cisco ACE models to A10's AX Series Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) and receive up to 15 per cent discount including free ins...

Cisco announced Video Surveillance Manager 7.0, the industry's first solution built from the ground-up and certified to run in Cisco's virtualised Unified Computing System (UCS) environments. These new solutions now make it possible for customers in healthcare, public sector and retail to move beyond traditional basic safety and security surveillance deployments and use video to transform the way they run their businesses through hyper-scalability and ease of configuration. This announcement al...

Quantum Secure continues to strengthen its position with strategic acquisitions in a variety of industries Quantum Secure, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, reports another banner year at ASIS 2012, highlighted by record revenues, new products and features, continued profitable growth and a host of new customers. Quantum Secure continues to strengthe...

CNL Software will also show its IPSecurityCenter PSIM solution as chosen by Law Enforcement Agencies CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will join Cisco Systems and Edge360 to jointly deliver a workshop focusing on 'Best Practices in Citywide Surveillance for Urban Security and Smart Cities' at the 36th Annual IACP LEIM Conference and Exposition Indianapolis, IN, on 21st-23rd May 2012. The Law Enforcement Information Manag...

On day one 34 technical specialists from Ukrainian companies received a full Pivot3 course On March 19 and 20, AxxonSoft together with its technology partners Pivot3 and Cisco held the first open security certification workshop in Kiev where they announced new opportunities for partners. Opening the workshop, Alexander Kurinnoy, Director of AxxonSoft office in Ukraine, pointed out that the three companies entered in a partner consolidation to launch 100% reliable software and...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announces the release of Omnicast 4.8, the latest version of its advanced IP video surveillance solution. Adding to the already lengthy list, Omnicast 4.8 supports more new hardware from some key Genetec technology partners. Additional enhancements have also been made to version 4.8 including enhancement to the PTZ priority function, support for Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), a...

Genetec has won the Ten Best Web Support Sites 2011 for its Technical Assistance Portal (GTAP)Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce the recent win for Ten Best Web Support Sites 2011 for its Technical Assistance Portal (GTAP) awarded by the Association of Support Professionals (ASP). The GTAP is an online portal that was designed as an extension to Genetec's Technical Assistance Center to provide customers w...

Opengear, a leading provider of remote infrastructure management solutions, has launched its award winning range of console servers, device servers and cellular routers into the UK market. Opengear is a pioneer in open source management appliances and cloud services that simplify control of complex distributed systems and networks. By supporting open source Linux and open standards, Opengear helps its clients reduce costs and increase interoperability by providing a fully integrated turnkey solu...

  Q1 Labs' QRadar Security Intelligence Platform has helped operations team to track log data from multiple systemsQ1 Labs the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced details of a successful project at BGL Group that has helped to drastically reduce volume of false security alerts, strengthen its security management procedures and reduce operational cost and complexity. The deployment of Q1 Labs' flagship QRadar Security Intelligence Platform is also helping...