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  Aerospace's FlightVu designed to address safety and security concerns of aircraft manufacturers and operators CCTV specialist AD Group announces that its subsidiary AD Aerospace - which delivers video surveillance solutions for aircraft - has been selected as a finalist in The 2008 National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange.Shortlisted in the highly competitive IMechE Business Innovation of the Year category, it was AD Aerospace's FlightVu product range - designed to address safet...

 Pictured is Mike Newton, recentlyappointed as a Vice-Chairman of the BMMC, on the podium at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2005 following an historic win Mike Newton, CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group, has been appointed as a Vice-President of the British Motorsport Marshals Club (BMMC), the main organisation for marshals in the UK.  Newton has extensive motorsport experience as a two-time class winner at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours, and is currently competing in the Le Mans Series of 100...

  The establishment of VIVOTEK USA will enable better customer services and customer relationshipVIVOTEK is pleased to announce that its US subsidiary, VIVOTEK USA, will have the grand opening in September.  Due to continuously increasing businesses in the United States, which accounts for a major share of VIVOTEK's total sales, VIVOTEK decided to set up its subsidiary, VIVOTEK USA, in California.  The company will be responsible for marketing, sales and technical suppor...

  Announcement of ONVIF as the global open forum for the standardisation of network video interfacesIn May 2008, Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation announced their cooperation to create a global open forum for the development of a standard network interface for network video products.  The forum is introduced as ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum).  By creating an independent, non-profit organisation the three founding members ensure...

IDTECK, South Korea based RFID and biometrics manufacturer is to hold an educational seminar in Dubai for its valuable buyers and distributors.  Participants will be invited from all over the world to attend this annual event.  The main focus of this seminar is to offer the opportunity for the buyers and distributors from different regions to present their product application and case studies to share different uses of wide ranges of IDTECK products.  Another issue on the age...

  IMS Research places ioimage at the top of the global market for intelligent cameras and recordersioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, has been recognised by IMS Research for the second time running as the world's leading supplier of intelligent video surveillance devices.  According to an IMS report published in June, 2008, ioimage holds a share of 37.7 percent of the global market for intelligent cameras and encoders with mid/high end VC...

© Ken Grey, MotorPixMike Newton, CEO of AD Group, in his MG Lola EX257 sportscarMike Newton, CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group, and two-time class winner at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours was in the spotlight over the August bank holiday weekend. The entrepreneur and racing driver paraded his iconic MG Lola EX257 sportscar with its red, white and blue livery, in front of thousands of spectators at Oulton Park, Cheshire, as part of a celebration of 50 years of Lola racing cars.Said Newt...

Axis Communications announced that the company is opening a new sales office in Russia (Moscow).  There is great interest in network video in the region and by establishing a local office, Axis strengthens its presence on a market with development potential. In connection to this, the company also announces that the installation in Moscow Metro today comprises more than 3000 Axis network video products and has potential for further installations.By establishing a local office, Axis str...

  Mayflex invites customers to experience key products in the rangeMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and IP physical security solutions distributor, will be partnering ACTi, the leading product developer and manufacturer of IP cameras and surveillance products, for a one day training session on Wednesday 17th September, 2008. With an extensive range of ACTi products in stock at Mayflex, the core range from this innovative manufacturer uses the advanced day and night...

Move gives customers better access to products and spacious trade counter.ADI-GARDINER (UK) has opened a new branch at Exeter's Mamhead Business Units to serve its growing customer base in the area.  The opening forms part of ADI-GARDINER's national plans focused on targeting key growth areas.  ADI-GARDINER has one of the largest branch networks in the UK's specialist security industry and, as a result of its successful growth year-on-year, the Exeter branch has become the latest to re...

 Rob Zivney, vice president of marketing, Hirsch Electronics The Security Industry Association (SIA), the largest international trade association representing electronic and physical security product manufacturers, specifiers, and service providers, recently honoured Rob Zivney, vice president of marketing, Hirsch Electronics, with the SIA Statesman Award for his work on Personal Identity Verification (PIV) related issues and recent congressional testimony, as well as his leadership ro...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it is now extending a special SD Range / ICED-HyperDome UK promotion until the end of November 2008 as a result of phenomenal demand from UK installers.This move will give installers an additional three months to buy any 8, 12 or 16 channel SD Range DVR and still be eligible to receive a free ICED-HyperDome at the point of purchase, with two free HyperDomes available to those who opt for a 32 channel model.Designed to celebrate the continued m...

Frontline Security Solutions has appointed Jason Hillier to be their Business Development Manager.Jason, who was previously with VSS, has been in the security industry since 1991.  He began his career as an apprentice engineer and progressed to gain experience of large projects whilst working in the company's installation and service departments.  He moved into sales in 2000 and whilst successfully winning core business, developed a reputation for developing new vertical markets....

Axis Communications recently announced that the company is opening new sales offices China (Beijing) and Brazil (São Paolo).  There is great interest in network video in both of the regions and by establishing local offices, Axis strengthens its presence on markets with development potential."The growing markets in China and South America make high demands on security and both of the regions have great potential," says Ray Mauritsson, President of Axis Communications. In Ch...

Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and IP physical security solutions distributor, continues the recruitment drive that began at the start of the summer months, despite recent press reports that six out of 10 channel firms feel that headcount is unlikely to rise this year. The distributor has expanded its internal sales teams by welcoming on board two new recruits: Alan Gardner joins the company as Internal Sales Executive for the Mobotix brand and will primarily focus on new busine...

Munich-based manufacturer PCS Systemtechnik GmbH is Swiss technology enterprise LEGIC Identsystems Ltd's latest licence partner.  This hardware manufacture and software publisher for data collection systems is now a member of the worldwide LEGIC partner network and in future it will offer an extended portfolio of LEGIC based products and total solutions for contactless smart card technologies for personal identification. PCS Systemtechnik already uses LEGIC technology, especially for access...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, international provider of contactless smart card Technology for personal identification, is extending its partner network.  With the systems integrator, Unisys AG, the company gains one of the leading IT service providers in the field of access control and identity management. From now on, Unisys will integrate LEGIC contactless technology into complex security projects.  Products from the LEGIC advant series will be used for personal identification solutions.&n...

  Intronics signed a European distribution agreement to offer EVT's video surveillance solutionsIntronics, member of TKH Group, selected EVT's video surveillance platform to complete their offerings in the video surveillance arena. EVT, a developer of video management and NVR video management software, announced that it has received a large license order to deliver its networked video management and recording software to Intronics B.V. Holland, a member of the TKH Group.  The TKH...

Steven Wieczor has been appointed central USA Account Manager for Paxton Access Inc., the American sales arm for the leading UK access control manufacturer - Paxton Access Ltd.  News of his appointment reflects Paxton Access Inc.'s commitment to the American market, holding steadfast in their intention of establishing a comprehensive network of dealers and integrators throughout the United States.  In addition to this, Steve will consult and guide his customers, assisting with the sale...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the worldwide developer and manufacturer of secure, contactless smart card technologies for personal identification applications, has announced it has partnered with United States based RF IDeas, Inc.  The leading provider of reader solutions for personal identification and access control will develop and manufacture cost efficient USB, RS-232, and Ethernet readers for a variety of access control applications for existing LEGIC customers. RF IDeas develops and...

The most spectacular architecture and the most prestigious names came together to this rendezvous in the Emirate of Qatar, which in recent years has become a new Dubai.  Fermax is present in these new city planning landmarks along with the engineers and consultants who are making them a reality.Fermax, together with the prestigious companies Cooper (dedicated to fire fighting systems) and RoomWithNet (specialist in interactive digital systems) took part in an interesting seminar in Qatar de...

MOBOTIX becomes first video security system vendor to bridge the gap between traditional Security Installers and IT systems integrators with network friendly technology and training.MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has announced its tiered channel programme which was launched last year and now boasts over 70 accredited regional partners.  The MOBOTIX UK channel is the fastest growing of any CCTV vendor and ranges from tradit...

Basler Vision Technologies has concluded a distribution agreement with Videor, one of the leading providers of professional video technology throughout Europe.  The distribution extends to the regions of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and therefore covers all of Basler's important target markets.  Basler Vision Technologies, based in Germany and one of the world's leading image processing companies, recently entered the video surveillance market with its innovative IP camera...

  e-Convergence Solutions to market off-the-shelf intelligent solution from ioimageioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity,  recently announced  that it has signed an agreement with e-Convergence Solutions, a specialised distributor of presence, security and convergence technologies, to distribute ioimage products to data networking VARs in North America.As a result of this partnership, e-Convergence Solutions will market off-the-shelf int...

At this year's "Security Show" from 7th to 10th October in Essen - Germany, German CCTV manufacturer HeiTel Digital Video will present some amazing new products as well as extensive new features for existing products.A new network video recorder with megapixel resolution will be shown and for the existing product range the CamDisc-s series and CamServer machines (both real time recording machines) will have hybrid functionality added, giving them the ability to record both traditional...

Paxton Access, the manufacturer of the Net2 access control system, has opened a  to satisfy the increasing demand for their products.  The news highlights Paxton Access' continuing success story and the popularity of their systems amongst installation companies and system users. The company's philosophy of producing high quality systems that are straightforward to install and easy to administer is paying dividends.  Their flagship system Net2 has been highly praised for providing...

Pauline Norstrom, the Director of Worldwide Marketing at CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - has been re-elected as Chairman of the CCTV Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA).  The result will see Norstrom remain in this pivotal role allowing her to continue to oversee the development and promotion of CCTV best practice.Alongside being Chairman of the CCTV Section, Norstrom heads-up its technical committee, TC/10, which focuses on CCTV s...

Arecont Vision enhances surveillance monitoring at College World Series for Hawkeye Vision, Inc. Every June, close to 300,000 fans make their way to Omaha, Nebraska for one of the high points of college sports - The College World Series. The top 8 teams in Division 1 Men's collegiate baseball can command over 23,000 fans at game time, filling Omaha's Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium to maximum capacity. Since 2007, safety and security of the games has been managed using megapixel cam...

Axis Security, one of London and the City's fastest growing security service providers, has appointed Roy Hudson as Account Manager.Roy has 17 years experience in the security industry and will have responsibility for operational and fiscal management of a portfolio of contracts.  He will also be taking over as line manager to two account support managers and will be based at the Wharfdale Road offices, London.  As Roy explains:  "I left the army after 16 years and the securi...

AD Group has announced that, as of 1 July 2008, the President and CEO of US-based Dedicated Micros Inc., Dr Alan Calegari, has transitioned to a new role as Non-Executive Chairman to DM Inc., providing strategic support to the Executive Team."We are very grateful to Dr. Calegari for his significant contribution to Dedicated Micros," said Nigel Petrie, AD Group Chairman.  "In this new role, he will continue to provide strategic support to the Dedicated Micros Executive Team in...