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Students reflect on what security means to them.Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA), and Panasonic Authorized Dealer Allen Security & Consulting of Wendell, NC, recently sponsored an essay contest at three Raleigh, NC area schools.  Students from East Wake Academy, Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School, and Wakelon Elementary School were asked to write an essay about what security meant to them. Panasonic provided 20 lucky students with MP3 play...

artec technologies AG, based in Diepholz, expanded its sales team again to accelerate the market in new European countries.Since April 2nd Peter Schipper has been responsible for France, Spain, Portugal, Benelux, Greece and Turkey.  Frank Lehmann, since June 1st, has been responsible for customer advisory service for Austria, Suisse and Germany.  Both of them are from the video surveillance sectors.Peter Schipper, born 1958 in the Netherlands, is a seasoned retailer and wholesaler.&nbs...

IdentiSys, Inc., North America's largest sales and service integrator of identification, tracking and security products, today announced that it has purchased 100% of Gebco of Hawaii Inc.'s stock and will assume all of its ongoing business operations.  IdentiSys is also pleased to announce that David Richvalsky has accepted the position of vice president and general manager for Gebco of Hawaii, a division of IdentiSys. The addition of Gebco of Hawaii and its significant Hawaiian cus...

With annual sales in excess of 60 million euros, Videor E. Hartig GmbH in Rödermark close to Frankfurt is one of the leading providers of professional video technology for security applications in Europe.  And Videor will now also offer its customers the whole network video surveillance product range produced by the software manufacturer Netavis Software.  The core product is the "Observer II" program available in different product variants.  In addition to cameras...

Schneider Electric announced today the acquisition of California-based Pelco Inc., a privately held company.  Pelco is a worldwide leader in the design, development and manufacturing of video security systems.Pelco will further strengthen Schneider Electric's Building Automation offeringCommercial, industrial and residential buildings represent more than 50% of Schneider Electric business.  Building automation, which encompasses power and HVAC control, electronic security and fire...

Real-time Search of Surveillance Video Critical to Authentic SecurityEptascape, the leader in application of MPEG-7 video analytics technology, and Italgo S.p.A., the security solution company, recently announced a marketing and distribution partnership to bring Eptascape's products and security solutions to Italy.  The partnership will deliver Eptascape's acclaimed MPEG-7 intelligent video analytics products and technology through Italgo's distribution channel, which penetrates...

CCTV distributor, Videcon PLC is delighted to announce the promotion of Justin Lindley to the position of Field Sales Executive.  He joins Videcon's recently established field sales team with representatives covering the UK, Ireland and France.                   Justin has worked in the security industry for more than 12 years and has extensive knowledge of the CCTV market, which he has gained work...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has appointed Steve Green as its National Sales and Distribution Manager for the UK region.Heading-up an eight-strong team of area, business development and national account managers, in this pivotal role, Steve has overall responsibility for the company's UK sales organization.He already has an impressive track record in the security sector, having spent 18 months at Verint systems as Direct Sales Manager, IP CCTV solutions and video analytics.  Pr...

Norbain SD Limited announced recently that it has acquired certain assets of PTS Security based in Derby, England.  PTS Security is a distributor specialising in the sales and support of complex CCTV solutions to an established customer base throughout the UK.With effect from 27th July, PTS Security will cease sales of Pelco CCTV equipment, but will service warranties and collect monies due to it for sales prior to this date.  Sales and marketing staff from PTS Security will transfer t...

artec technologies AG has been certified by DIN EN ISO 9001:2000.  This contains the fields of service, development and production for video surveillance and streaming media technologies.  It grants that artec technologies AG is working to the popular standard for quality management as a developer and manufacturer for video security and streaming media/IPTV.DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 is focused on customer orientation, process management as well as the ongoing process of continuous impr...

LILIN today announced the appointments of Jana Gresova as Internal Account Manager for the Midlands region and Tara Williamson as Office Administrator.With a wealth of experience within the CCTV industry, Jana's previous roles include Account Management at ADI-Gardiners.  Her appointment will provide additional support to both new and existing customers in the Midlands.Jana said, "Working in the CCTV industry I know all about LILIN's commitment to perfect customer service and I...

CBC, the manufacturer of Computar & Ganz CCTV products has expanded its sales and support team in Ireland, and Northern Ireland, in response to growing customer demand.  George Quate, who has more than 25 years experience in security distribution and installation, has been appointed as sales executive and he will be working closely with the Area Sales Manager for Ireland, Michael Grufferty. "We are expanding our team in response to significantly increasing business in both the sout...

iOmniscient announces new partners and the opening of European Support CentresWith increased demand and sales throughout Europe, iOmniscient announced today the setting up two European operations to offer local support to its customers and partners.  These centres with teams in England and Germany will enable iOmniscient to better service the European partners and customers.  The establishment of these centres will ensure a significant part of their 24x7 support is provided locally.Pro...

A charity day hosted by Conway Security Products at the Weston Turville Golf Course near Aylesbury raised £4,000 for the John Watson School in Wheatley, Oxfordshire.  In its seventh year now, the day has raised a total of £20,000.  The John Watson School is a facility for children with learning difficulties aged 2 - 16.  It is committed to offering children opportunities to integrate educationally and socially in the mainstream schools of Wheatley.  Whenever stude...

Integrated Systems Events, organiser of Integrated Systems Europe, Integrated Systems Russia and the Integrated Systems Roadshow, is announcing five new appointments to strengthen its team as its activities continue to broaden.To begin with, ISE is appointing three new members to its Board of Directors.  Each Board Member can serve a two-year term and the new members are Timothy Penn, Managing Director of AMX UK; Matt Teevan, International Director of Da-Lite Screen Company; and Thierry Oll...

Milestone Systems, the world leader for open platform IP video surveillance management software, has achieved a benchmark this summer: over 1,000 security professionals worldwide have now been certified through special training in the top-of-the-line XProtectTM solutions.Since November 2004, when Milestone Systems introduced its Partner Program for authorized Milestone Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and Systems Integrators (SIs), the business channel and number of partners has grown significantly....

BSB Electronics Ltd has appointed Elvey to distribute its Progeny range of access control products. Announcing the appointment, BSB Managing Director, Brett Burby said, "We are delighted to be working with leading distributors, Elvey and look forward to a long term partnership with them to support the continued expansion of our business base."BSB's industry-leading Progeny range provides access control solutions for all applications, from small to large and also remote sites.&...

March Networks™, a leading provider of IP-based video surveillance solutions, recently announced that a progressive financial services institution in Latin America has standardised on the company's digital video software and systems for deployment across more than 350 retail banking locations.  The company expects the systems to be deployed across all locations during the first quarter of its current fiscal year.The financial institution's banking branches are located wit...

LILIN, one of the World's largest CCTV manufacturers, recently revealed a new demonstration room at their UK head office.Incorporating the new corporate identity, the demonstration room reinforces LILIN's commitment to continuous technological development with the showcasing of cutting edge products.The demonstration room provides the capability to view cameras and digital video recorders on CRT's, LCD's and projection screens.  This is further enhanced by network and b...

Industry veteran leads development of secure identity products and servicesHID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that Dr. Scott Guthery has joined the company in the role of System Architect, in charge of leading the formulation and development of secure identity-based products and services.  In this newly created position, he will report to Dr. Tam Hulusi, executive vice president, HID Global. Dr. Guthery's hi...

Pelco is pleased to announce that Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has awarded Pelco the 2007 Company of the Year Award in the North American video surveillance market.  Each year, this award is presented to the company that has demonstrated excellence within its industry. According to Frost & Sullivan, Pelco was chosen for this award due to its status as the premier manufacturer in the video surveillance market and its ability to increase revenues at a very str...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications, and AZS System AG, one of the major companies supplying comprehensive and complex solutions in the fields of personnel management, time recording, access control and safety technology, have recently signed a licence partnership.  AZS already has experience of LEGIC all-in-one card technology, and the deal means that it now has direct access to the technical ex...

Robert Pether of security integrator Touchstone Electronics has been presented with a 32" Sanyo HD ready LCD Television, following a prize draw on Computar/Ganz stand at IFSEC.Touchstone - which has offices in Bicester, Poyle and Crawley - was one of more than 400 new customers entered into the draw.  The company is a leading provider of turnkey integrated electronic security systems for a wide range of customers in both the private and public sectors.The prize was presented this month...

IdentiSys, Inc. recently announced that it has acquired the assets and ongoing business operations of 4Site Systems, Inc., a provider of efficient workflow solutions for both standard and custom digital scanning, variable printing, finishing and mailing applications.  Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.Founded in 2000, 4Site Systems, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that specialises in the sale and integration of software, hardware and equipment used for the storage and delive...

ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, is set to significantly enhance its retail loss prevention and management offerings in the UK by adding new business intelligence applications to its existing suite of solutions.  This enhanced data analytics capability follows the acquisition earlier this year of USA-based company Retail Expert, Inc. by ADT's parent company Tyco Fire & Security. Founded in 1996, Retail Expert has been helping customers such as To...

Open Options, a provider of access control solutions, has integrated Milestone open platform IP video management software for a total security offering that is scalable to any size installation.The security industry is waking up to the many advantages of IT technology, and open architecture allows integration of once-disparate systems into efficient and effective solutions.  Open Options is on the forefront of this trend with an integration between their NPower DNA™ access control and...

An auction held during Vicon's annual Golf Day saw over £2500 raised for charity.  Players who enjoyed 27 holes of golf at Cuddington Golf Course in Surrey on 5th July were then given the opportunity to bid for a variety of donated prizes during the awards dinner.The money raised will be shared by the Bobby Moore Bowel Cancer Trust and the Children's Trust in Tadworth."There was some impressive golf played," said Mel Hatchard, Vicon's Deputy Managing Director.  &qu...

Bewator has announced availability of a new catalogue, which provides details of all Bewator and Siemens branded security products. The combination of access control, CCTV and intruder products makes this the most comprehensive security catalogue available on the UK market.As well as pricing details, the catalogue includes technical product specifications, which will be invaluable to installers and specifiers alike.   According to Alistair Enser, sales and marketing director for B...

Brivo Systems, LLC, the leader in web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced that it has hired William Savage as the new Vice President of Operations.William Savage comes to Brivo from AMAG Technology/Group4, where he was Vice President of Technical Operations, overseeing all technical services for the security management systems manufacturer.  Prior to that, Mr. Savage was with Pelco, where he held the position of Global Manager, Technical Services, o...

Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) remains committed to protecting people, property and information with top-quality solutions as they announce a technology update to its Symmetry Security Management System (SMS).  Symmetry SMS combines all of the requirements needed for building security including access control, video management, alarm management, identity management, visitor management, and command and control into a single deeply integrated security management system for any size organisation....