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  John Sayer, recently appointed to European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess SystemsJohn Sayer has been appointed European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess Systems.John is a seasoned security industry professional with specialist access control knowledge acquired over a twenty-year career which includes ten years with Johnson Controls, where he was European Access Control Product Manager and nine years with Cardkey.Commenting on John's appointment, Lee Copland, Managing Director...

 Derwent's AEGIS lamps use brand new technologyDerwent Systems Ltd, security lighting specialist and member of the Bosch Group, was selected to represent the North East region in the Innovation Through Technology category at the 2008 Chamber Awards for its AEGIS UFLED illuminators.  The Chamber Awards, launched by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in 2004, recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of its Accredited Chambers o...

 Mr Jake Kim introduces Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd Samsung OPTO-Electronics UK Ltd has changed its name to Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. The company states that the change, which came into effect on the 1st January 2009, cements its commitment to the pan-European professional security market and the development of the Samsung Techwin range of products.Commenting on the name change managing director Mr Jake Kim said: "Our strategic decision to break away from Samsung's cons...

Michael R. Cummings, CPP, becomes president of ASIS InternationalMichael R. Cummings, CPP, has advanced to the presidency of ASIS International, the preeminent organization for security professionals worldwide. Cummings has been in the security field since 1973. He spent the first 12 years in retail and has practiced in health care since 1985. His current position is Director of Loss Prevention Services for Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, Wis. He has served in this position since 1987. Cummings...

 IQsummit events in 2008 in Philadelphia and the Netherlands a great success  IQinVision, market leader in high-performance IQeye megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems,recently announced the successful completion of it first-ever IQsummit events held in Philadelphia, PA and Utrecht, the Netherlands.  In all, IQinVision staff hosted, entertained, and exchanged views and information with a select group of over 100 technology and integr...

QED are making changes to give the installer what they want and needThe current economic climate is challenging most companies in the security industry to say the least! QED, national distributor of Security Consumables, tell us how they have made changes to their brand to help service their customer base more effectively during these times.Since formation in 1997, QED have distributed a range of security consumables and more recently security equipment, including items such as BNC Connecto...

 Fujinon D32x high resolution day/night telephoto CCTV lensA Fujinon D32x10R4D-V41 day/night telephoto CCTV zoom lens, supplied by UK / Ireland distributor Pyser-SGI Ltd to wildlife remote observation specialists Outersight (UK) Ltd, is being used successfully in a remotely controlled camera system to study marine life and seabirds at long range in the Orkneys.Installed recently by Outersight for the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) based at Stromness, Orkney, the camera observation sys...

  Rick Acle, ComNet's newly appointed Western Regional Sales ManagerCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Rick Acle to fill a role in managing the company's Western United States and Canadian customers. Rick will be responsible for establishing and managing the company's relationships with its manufacturer's representatives and customers. Introducing ComNet'...

 Veracity introduces new product certification programme  Over the past 3 years, Veracity's products have been installed in a wide range of locations, and they have proven their versatility against many unique challenges.  But how can you guarantee that all components in a system will work together, when there are so many configurations, interpretations, and mis-interpretations of Ethernet and PoE to be found on different products? In order to give you the assurance you...

 Leading risk mitigation consulting and vulnerability assessment software firms align to expand risk planning and management offerings Andrews International, a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, and Asvaco™, a leading provider of professional vulnerability assessment software, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive security and risk assessment service. The partnership offers a technology-driven solution that...

NVT's UTP and CCTV Hybrid Video transmission products have been awarded Network Rail type approvalNetwork Video Technologies (NVT), has been awarded Network Rail type approval for the company's range of multi award-winning unshielded twisted pair (UTP), CCTV Hybrid Video transmission products, including PVDTM (Power, Video & Data) technology. Network Rail type approval affords NVT's comprehensive range of UTP Hybrid Video transmission products with a PADS (Parts and Drawings System) num...

artec technologies in co-operation with the company Impact develops a particularly tailor-made systemartec technologies AG in co-operation with the company Impact from London V.A.D.E.R. (Video Audio Digitally Evidence Recording) has been developed on the basis of XentauriX®, a particularly tailor-made system on the needs of the police sector for the digital admission and protection of interrogation.Also within other ranges such as Higher Education, Government Bodies, Military and Defenc...

  Kane Computing Ltd sign an agreement with NexVisionKane Computing Ltd (KCL) has signed an agreement with NexVision, based in Marseille, France, to work as a Value Added Reseller in the UK. NexVision specialise in video related applications based on Texas Instruments DaVinci Technology including remote video monitoring, video security, infotainment, digital signage, defence, automotive and industrial inspection.They can provide reference designs with hardware/software licensing or com...

 Martin Hall, Scyron's new finance director Scyron, the security and surveillance services company today announced the appointment of Martin Hall as finance director.  The newly- created position replaces the previous role of finance manager. With over 30 years experience in finance and IT, Hall will seek strategic investment to fulfil Scyron's aim of increasing its global market share as the world leader in intelligent, video surveillance systems. Effective immediately, Hall take...

  NetDVR is a high-end IP-surveillance recording and management NVR software suite On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, is partnering with global network connectivity powerhouse D-Link Systems, Inc. to deliver OnSSI's intelligent, open-architecture IP-based video software solutions to D-Link's large customer base.D-Link Systems, Inc., will offer two software platforms from On...

Nick Reed, new Managing Director of VSGVSG, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of security services, has appointed Nick Reed as Managing Director of VSG Systems, which incorporates the operations of both VSG's NSI Gold Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) and the NACOSS accredited Rampart Security Limited, which was acquired by VSG in October 2008.With a brief to drive the growth of VSG Systems and to develop new services for VSG clients, Reed brings to his new role more than 16 years of experien...

 More than 60 PLATINUM partners attended the Raytec seminar Raytec invited their key PLATINUM partners to join them in Newcastle for a range of seminars, practical CCTV lighting demos, a range of fun events and a major global product launch. More than 60 PLATINUM partners attended; ranging from as far as Canada, California and Saudi Arabia! The seminars at Newcastle United's Football Stadium included both practical and technical advice on specifying and installing dedicated LED CCTV li...

  The third quarter of 2008 was an excellent quater with record revenues and increase in the profits Alvarion Ltd., the world's leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.Highlights:♦ Record revenues of $74.3 million, up 23% from Q3 2007 ♦ GAAP net income up 29% compared to Q3 2007; Non-GAAP net income up 24%♦ Non-GAAP EPS of $0.05; GAAP EPS of $0.01 ♦ W...

 There was continued growth in second quater as well as the achievement of several strategic milestonesAlvarion Ltd., the world's leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.Highlights:♦ Record revenues of $69.7 million, up 21% from Q2 2007 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.03; GAAP loss per share of ($0.01) ♦ Cash reserves increased to $149 million ♦ WiMAX revenues of $38 millio...

Colin Moore, Managing Director of Unipart Security Solutions LimitedThe Unipart Group  recently announced that its security division has been incorporated as a Limited company.For the last twenty years, Unipart Security Solutions has been providing front line security primarily for Unipart Group's logistics division but over recent years has seen a significant increase in interest for its services from the wider external market place. The timing is therefore absolutely right for the securit...

  Adam Wiseberg leaves AD Group after 11 years of service Adam Wiseberg has left CCTV specialist AD Group after 11 years with the company. He has been an AD Group Board Director for the past 10 years and Managing Director of subsidiary RemGuard Ltd since 1997. Said Wiseberg: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with AD Group, particularly through the period of stellar growth in the first few years of this century, but I think it's time for a new challenge for me. I'm...

Pixim to use the additional working capital to accelerate its growth in worldwide marketsPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has closed $13 million in additional venture capital funding from existing investors Mayfield Fund, Ridgewood Capital and Tallwood Venture Capital. Pixim intends to use the additional working capital to accelerate its growth in worldwide markets and add further market share gains. The c...

The Grenoble Stadium is currently using Omnicast to monitor cameras that are installed in and around the stadiumGenetec recently announced that the Grenoble Stadium in Grenoble, France, has selected Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the 20,000 estimated stadium visitors and secure the new elaborate home of GF38, Grenoble's renowned football team. The recently built Grenoble Stadium boasts one of the most innovative compilations of high-tech solutions found...

 Pelco teams up with Hirsch Electronics to integrate its' products Pelco is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Hirsch Electronics, an award-winning manufacturer of high security access control and security management systems.The partnering of these two industry leaders has resulted in the seamless integration of the Pelco DX8100 Series digital video recorder with Hirsch Electronics' Velocity Security Management System, through the use of the Pelco X-Portal application-pr...

 Panasonic and SANYO have entered into a Capital and Business Alliance Agreement Panasonic Corporation and SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., upon the resolutions of the meetings of their respective Boards of Directors held on December 19, 2008, recently announced that they have entered into the Capital and Business Alliance Agreement. Panasonic will aim to acquire the majority of the voting rights of SANYO assuming full dilution (which takes into account conversion of Class A preferr...

 Carl Raubenheimer, new Executive Vice President at Geuterbruck Security Inc. Carl Raubenheimer has recently taken up the post of Executive Vice President at Geutebruck Security Inc. bringing to the role 16 years of valuable experience as sales director for a national integrator and as national sales manager/director for a video manufacturer. Having worked closely with national distributors, systems integrators, consultants and architects in the past, he is now responsib...

 New partnership solidified by increasing video analytics projects in Latin AmericaMATE-Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics announces a distribution agreement with GBS - Global Business Solution, a nationally and internationally recognized security representative and integrator to provide MATE's video analytics solutions in Mexico. GBS specializes in convergent (physical and IT security) systems representation and integ...

 EVT forms partnership with C3 Shared ServicesPetach Tikva, Israel and Johannesburg South Africa - EVT, a developer of networked video management and recording software, announced today the appointment of C3 Shared Services (Pty) Ltd, as its distributor in the rapidly developing security solutions market in South Africa. C3 Shared Services (Pty) Ltd provides turnkey electronic security solutions with the primary focus on the implementation of thermal cameras combined with intelligent video...

Mike Ward, new Business Development Manager (EMEA) of Xtralis New business development manager to drive IP security confirms Xtralis ADPRO IP-focused credentials.Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions,announced the appointment of a highly experienced security professional, Mike Ward, as Business Development Manager for its EMEA security business. Mr Ward will be responsible for promoting the company's comprehensive portfolio of integr...

Lumenera's Le165 network cameraLumenera is building a solid partnership with Accordance Systems Inc.. Using LuxRiot software, a Digital Video Recording and Remote Surveillance software package for a Windows based PC, and Lumenera's high performance digital cameras allows Accordance to provide a complete and secure surveillance solution.Accordance Systems is based out of Taipei, Taiwan and is a professional RAID tech (Redundant Array of Independent Disks). RAID allows the simultaneous use of two...