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 The results for the first quarter are above Mobotix AG's expectationsMobotix AG, a technologically leading system provider for digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, has reported the results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008/09 ending on 30th September 2008.The Mobotix Group (IFRS consolidated statements) has reached a sales growth of 48.2% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2008/09 resulting in sales of 10.3m EUR (previous year: 7.0m EUR).The group EBITDA r...

 Synology's Surveillance Station provides a great platform to manage VIVOTEK's network camerasWith the September release of the updated Disk Station Manager 2.0 firmware, Synology is glad to announce the cooperation with VIVOTEK.  The cooperation further consolidates their presence on the emerging IP surveillance market.The latest firmware added various new enhancements, including MPEG-4 video format, mega-pixel video support, and Alarm Recording Mode.  Currently, 17 fixed and PTZ...

  Multi-technology smart cards support HID's installed base of physical access control cards whilst reinforcing the global move to a single cross-platform card used for multiple applicationsHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, has announced that it has acquired Nectar smart card .NET technology, based on Microsoft.NET, from StepNexus and Hive Minded. Nectar is a commercial and licensable reference implementation of a .NET...

 Cary Robins, President of ChipWrightsBedford, MA, based ChipWrights Inc, part of CCTV specialist AD Group, has announced the appointment of Cary Robins to President.  Robins has been at the helm of ChipWrights since 2005, when AD Group added the semiconductor company to its portfolio of high-tech companies.Under Cary's leadership, ChipWrights developed and released its exciting new CW5631 System-on-Chip (SoC) featuring the embedded ChipWrights CWv16 Visual Signal Processor (ViSP)...

 Hirsch drives open and secure network computing standards into physical security industry Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of physical access control and security management solutions to enterprises and government agencies, announced it has joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and will participate in its Trusted Network Connect (TNC) work group to enable more secure computing across the enterprise.  By joining with other TCG member companies such as IBM, HP, Microsoft,...

   Prime Minister's meeting aimed to advance the cooperation between China and Denmark in business and climate-related issuesPrime Minister of Denmark Anders Fogh Rasmussen lead a delegation to China the week of October 20th, with a specially chosen group of representatives that included Milestone Systems, global developer of open platform IP video management software.  The agenda of the trip was future business collaborations and environmental matters between China and Denma...

  Bamber Bridge FC's ground has been renamed the QED StadiumQED, national distributor of CCTV and security equipment have invested in their local "Grass Roots" football team Bamber Bridge FC.The initial 3-year deal means that Bamber Bridge FC's ground has been renamed to the QED Stadium.  Currently top of the Unibond League, Bamber Bridge have had a great start to the season after narrowly missing promotion last year.Dave Arrowsmith and Ian Smith, company directors at QE...

  HIKVision was awarded for its' contribution to the 2008 Olympic GamesHikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products with the headquarters in China, was awarded on Sept. 17 by Yangshanqiao Olympics Security Center for Hikvision's remarkable contribution of securing the 2008 Olympic Games.On behalf of Hikvision, Changyang Cai, General Manager of Hikvision Beijing branch, received the award from lijing Xu, deputy minister of Olympics S...

  Panasonic System Solutions CompanyName change reflects broader systems based approachPanasonic System Solutions Company is the new name for Panasonic Security Systems, a change that reflects focus on the company's unique ability to deliver the broadest range of customer driven end-to-end technology solutions."In today's business environment, integrated solutions reach across multiple departments and disciplines.  Panasonic is in a unique position to deliver fully integrated...

  Martin Morris, Security Sales Manager at Mayflex was in attendance to receive the award Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, continues to be recognized and rewarded for its dedication to supporting and distributing the Mobotix brand of IP digital surveillance products by receiving the Mobotix ‘Worldwide Partner of the Year Award' for the second year in a row.  The award was presented to Martin Morris, Securi...

  ioimage intelligent video devices to run on Genetec's IP video management solutionioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced it has entered into a technology partnership with Genetec, a leader in innovative networked security solutions.  As a result of this partnership, ioimage's video analytics devices can now be seamlessly integrated into Omnicast™, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, enabling surveillance video to...

  The events are designed to highlight the features and capabilities of the company's latest generation DV-IP range of network recordersCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is to host a series of Launch Events, during November and December, from its new state-of-the-art demonstration vehicle.  The events are designed to highlight the features and capabilities of the company's latest generation DV-IP range of network Digital Video Recorders including the DV-IP RT,...

  Paul Curran, Technical Director of SM Technology above receiving the award from Milestone's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Eric FullertonIP Surveillance and Enterprise Management Specialists SMTechnology attended the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium 2008 and were awarded with the prestigious ‘UK Partner of the Year' award for outstanding distribution, project sales and system integrator installations.Already recognised as Industry leaders in IP surveillance technolo...

  Nathan Cummings, Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that Nathan Cummings has been designated a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (IISSCC).  Augmenting the company's recent commitment to logical access applications, Mr. Cummings certification demonstrates HID'...

 Paul Cave, Infrastructure Market Development Manager for Mayflex, fundraising mission will take place over 12 month periodMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and IP physical security solutions distributor, has joined forces with Acorns Children's Hospice in a fundraising venture which will see Paul Cave, Market Development Manager for Mayflex, travel the entire coastline of the UK and Northern Ireland by motorbike.Acorns Children's Hospice is a registered charity that was estab...

artec handed over production of the new recorder series NG to Wortmann artec handed over the production and the launching of the new recorders series NG to the company Wortmann AG.Artec is pleased to have found a high performance company which belongs to the most successful German DV companies and which counts to be one of the most important, independent of its branch. As value-added- reseller an exemplary and innovative service offer is characteristic for the company.As result from th...

  Genetec employees are provided with attractive retirement and profit sharing plansGenetec was selected, for the third year in a row, as one of Montreal's Top Employers.  Published by The Montreal Gazette, the annual listing showcases the best employers in respect to criteria such as physical workplace, atmosphere, health and family benefits, vacation, internal communication, performance management, professional development, and community involvement.Evaluated by the editors of C...

 Cognitec Systems to feature on Alexander Haig's 21st Century BusinessCognitec Systems - a leader in face recognition technology and systems, today announced that it is going to be featured on Alexander Haig's 21st Century Business Television series."We are very pleased with the opportunity afforded to us by 21st Century Business to disseminate Cognitec's vision and product offering.  Over the last few years, Cognitec has achieved a leadership position within the face recogni...

  Tariq Farooqui, Geutebrück sales managerGeutebrück has announced the appointment of Tariq Farooqui as their sales manager for the Middle East.  This region was previously serviced by the Geutebrück Eurasia team in Ankara, but it is intended to have an office with training and demo facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by the end of the year.  Tariq Farooqui has been based in Riyadh since 1991 where he worked first with a local system integrator and more rec...

  Genetec has rapidly built a highly successful company in the Canadian technology industryGenetec is ranked among the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Canada, based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years.  Genetec's increase in revenues of 799% percent from 2003 to 2007 resulted in a 24th ranking. For over a decade, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program has tracked the successful growth of Canadian-grown globa...

   SourceSecurity.com increases traffic significantly over the last 12 monthsNotting Hill Media Limited, publisher of SourceSecurity.com, has announced year-on-year results which show that its traffic has increased 175% over the last 12 months.  This is based upon the mean average for total page view growth of 179% and total visit growth of 172% between quarter ended 30 September 2007 and quarter ended 30 September 2008, as measured by leading metrics tool Google Analytics.Says To...

Robotic insects and ‘smart bacteria' set to threaten security in the Office of the future, warns Canon EuropeA new futurology report, commissioned by Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has warned that robotic insects, artificial intelligence and ‘smart bacteria' are likely to be the tools of espionage used for surveillance and the illicit gathering of sensitive information in the Office of the future.Future threats to business security include tiny robotic insects, inte...

  Norbain launches new monthly publication, Catalogue UpdateNorbain has launched a new monthly publication, Catalogue Update, to compliment its bi-annual product catalogue. Catalogue Update contains information on the latest CCTV, IP Video, Access Control and Intruder solutions available through Norbain.  The aim of the publication is to keep installers up to date with the latest products on the market and inform them of introductory offers and special deals.  Designed t...

  Andrew Jackson, Gary Sykes and Nigel Austin have all joined the Samsung Techwin sales teamOctober has seen Samsung Techwin's CCTV division grow significantly with the recruitment of three well known industry personalities.  Andrew Jackson, Gary Sykes and Nigel Austin have all joined the Samsung Techwin sales team. Gary Sykes and Nigel Austin have been appointed Business Development Managers for the UK whilst Andrew Jackson has taken on responsibility for sales in the Nordic regi...

   CERTALARM will be at the core of supporting new legislative initiatives The availability of a pan-European one-stop testing and certification scheme for the fire and security industries has taken a significant step forward with the announcement that CERTALARM has been successfully registered as a business. CERTALARM was registered in Brussels as a not-for-profit Association (Association international sans but lucratif, AISBL) to operate a pan-European certificati...

  Hikvision and Prama Technology combine forces to supply digital video surveillance in India Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products with the headquarters in China, today announced that it has signed joint venture MOU (memorandum of understanding) with Prama Technologies to establish a joint venture in order to further enhance the penetration in the booming Indian security market.  Prama Technologies has be...

  The new offer will allow cashbacks of up to £600 to installers linked to RemGuard's RVRCLeading remotely monitored CCTV provider RemGuard Visual Management, part of AD Group, has unveiled a special offer which will allow participating Dedicated Micros' installers to earn up to £600 cashback for each NetVu Connected system - including the DV-IP Server, SD Range and DS2 - fitted by them and then connected to RemGuard's BS8418 compliant Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC).Un...

 The supplier agreement with DORMA adds to Honeywell's product portfolio in GermanyHoneywell recently announced that it has signed a supplier agreement with DORMA, a manufacturer of door lock security systems, for a wide range of escape route products.  Both companies also intend to drive the development of new door security solutions, including products such as electronic door fittings and lock cylinders. "The supplier agreement with DORMA gives Honeywell the opportunity to expan...

  Industry demand for DoD CAC Readers leads to pact with SCM Microsystems Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of IP-enabled access control and security management solutions, has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with SCM Microsystems, a leading supplier of smart card readers for secure authentication, to provide SCM's Physical Access Control Terminals (PACT) series physical access readers to the open market.  The SCM PACT readers are designed specif...

 Aegis is the only LED illuminator specifically designed to compensate for LED degrdation over time Bosch Security Systems showcased its new Aegis illuminators at the Security exhibition in Essen, Germany.  Combining innovation in lighting technology and product design, Aegis illuminators answer long-standing performance-related issues identified by the security industry.Aegis is the only LED illuminator specifically designed to compensate for LED degradation over time.  The...