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New Positions Support Sales and Marketing StrategiesPanasonic System Solutions Company of America (PSSA) has recently announced two appointments: Steve Surfaro to the position of Group Manager, Strategic Technical Liaison, for their Panasonic Security Systems division, and Samantha Ozarin to the position of Marketing Manager for Panasonic Systems Company. Designed to help the company further expand the scope of its sales and developmental activities in the US, Mr. Surfaro's appointment is ef...

New personnel and larger facility support Brivo's growth and expanded product and service portfolioBrivo Systems, LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced their move to a larger facility and the addition of several staff members. Brivo strives to meet customer needs with unparalleled support and a superior product line.  To maintain excellence, Brivo has added three major staff positions within the past two months. Dana Kellogg has com...

Expansion and development are keys to company's future growthHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that David Sullivan has been named president of Fargo Electronics, reporting to Denis Hébert, president and CEO of HID Global.  In this position, Mr. Sullivan will be responsible for setting the strategy and development of business objectives for Fargo Electronics, a global leader in the development of secure technologies for identity car...

Frontline Security Solutions has acquired a 6000 square feet building adjacent to their existing headquarters in Chalfont St Peters.The new building, which is on two floors, will provide facilities for Frontline's fast growing sales team, support desk and project department."With the support of our ever increasing list of loyal clients, 2006 was a very successful year for us with turnover up by 66%," said Peter McKelvey, Director of Frontline Security Solutions.  "We cont...

The latest research findings, published by IMS Research, have confirmed Dedicated Micros market position as the number one supplier of own brand Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) in the global security sector and key local markets.In the IMS Research report titled ‘The World Market for CCTV and Surveillance Equipment', issued in December 2006, Dedicated Micros heads-up the DVR category with an estimated worldwide market share of 6.9%. In terms of regions, Dedicated Micros is particularly...

The Octavian Group of Companies, the parent group of internationally operating security company Octavian Security, has relocated to new, purpose built premises in Colwick, Nottingham, following a period of sustained growth.The Group's new 7,800 sq ft office complex, to be known as Octavian House, is located at Colwick Quays, a new marina development on the outskirts of the city.  The new building will house the Group's 40 strong executive and administration team and will also be use...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, will demonstrate its iCLASS® 13.56 MHz smart card technology at the 10th Annual Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee Kickoff Reception and Technology Exhibition, January 31, 2007.  The Tech Exhibition event will highlight some of the key issues driving policy-making in the 110th Congress.   Hands-on demonstrations of the latest technologies in hardware, video content, biometrics, consumer electronic...

John Downie, Sales Manager of leading CCTV systems supplier CBC (Europe) Ltd, has strengthened the breadth and depth of the company's customer support in Scotland with the appointment of technical sales executive Steve Cruickshank. Steve, 48, has more than 20 years' valuable experience in the CCTV sector, including spells with blue-chip system integrators and manufacturers, and joins from Dedicated Micros.  He will be helping installers, specifiers and end users with the full range...

The team of security officers responsible for the Elephant and Castle shopping centre has won national recognition from the police, Southwark Council and the Shopping Centre management team, for its work in making the Elephant and Castle a safer place to shop and visit.At the presentation of the First Security Team of the Year award, which was accepted by Supervisors Emmanuel Orimolye and Seth Lartely, the Shopping Centre Manager, Mike Knell said: "The work that the officers have put in ove...

Smiths Group plc ("Smiths") and General Electric Company ("GE") announce that they have signed a letter of intent (the "Letter of Intent") to form Smiths GE Detection (the "JV").  Smiths will own 64% and GE will own 36% of the JV.The JV will combine Smiths Detection with GE Homeland Protection to create a leading global business serving the fast-growing detection and homeland protection markets.Smiths GE Detection will offer a broad range of technolog...

Urmet Domus has moved to new premises in Gt. Notley "After seven very happy and successful years, we recognised that we had outgrown our offices and warehouse facilities in Great Dunmow," said Mark Hagger, Sales Director.  "Our new facilities comprise a new purpose built 10,000 sq ft building that provides us with the ability to continue to expand our sales, technical and customer care teams."Urmet's new premises provide the company with the capacity to hold in exces...

LILIN today announced the promotion of Kelly Ford to Business Development Executive and the appointment of Tim Stone as South Area Internal Account Support.The promotion of Kelly Ford reflects her outstanding performance in her first two years at LILIN, which has been rewarded with a customer-facing role.  In her new role Kelly will be responsible for Customer Account Management and New Sales Development.  The promotion will also allow LILIN to benefit from Kelly's experience in sa...

Acclaimed Systems Integrator adds Honeywell's 2006 Dealer of the Year Award to its growing list of recognitions and accomplishments.North American Video, an internationally renowned security systems integrator, has been recognized by Honeywell Video Systems for outstanding performance in 2006 and is the recently announced recipient of Honeywell's Dealer of the Year Award."It is an honour to receive this esteemed award as it reflects the growth and recognition we've achieved thro...

In order to meet the demands of a rapidly growing company, Dowshu Electronica is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Leen, the company's new Managing Director.Joe brings a wealth of security industry knowledge and management experience to Dowshu.  He began working in the security industry in 1991 and managed a national installation company in Southern Ireland since 2003.  Joe is familiar with the latest CCTV technological developments which, when combined with his extensive...

Bell Security Ltd has introduced a new support package, Warranty-Plus.  This provides an enhanced reactive and preventative maintenance profile for security systems installed by Bell during the first 12 months of their operational life.Claiming to offer 24/7 peace-of-mind, Warranty-Plus has been created to counter the 'grey areas' of responsibility that can often exist during the warranty period of an integrated security system, usually when system delivery involves a main contracto...

Leading remotely monitored CCTV provider RemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - has appointed Geoff Colley, 48, as its Business Development ManagerGeoff brings more than 24 years experience in the security industry to the role - having designed and implemented large remotely monitored installations - across all disciplines of CCTV, Access Control and Integrated Systems.  He has worked for a number of notable companies in the sector including: Videoscan, Focus Limited (part of Brook...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has announced significant price reductions across its range of TOUCHLOCK keypads.  Recommended retail price savings range from 12.5% to 33% and are valid throughout 2007. TOUCHLOCK keypads are available as compact systems or for use with Switch2 and Net2 systems, thereby providing a suitable keypad for every application. Two models are available.  The ‘K' series backlit...

Nortech Control Systems have appointed Rod Munn as the new Engineering and Operations Director.Munn, 37, is a Chartered Engineer with an Electronic Engineering B.Eng Hons and has been with Nortech for a number of years as General Manager. His role will focus on product development in the access control and parking solutions.  He is also driving the company's expansion plans.More on Nortech Control Systems

Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) has hired Simon Press as a new Sales Consultant for the Group 4 Technology Electronic Security Systems group.  His territory includes the East Midlands / South Yorkshire region.  Simon is responsible for generating new business within his territory and for managing existing customer accounts.  He reports to Mark Robinson, National Sales Manager.Simon has worked in the security industry for 10 years.  He began his career at Gardiner Security Ltd, wor...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has announced a further expansion to its field sales team.  Dave Smith joined the company at the beginning of October and is responsible for the South West and Midlands region.  Prior to Paxton Access, Dave worked for Initial Fire and Security specifying intruder alarm, CCTV, access control and other security systems to end users and electrical contractors.With almost ten years...

Appointment signals commitment to the Identification Systems ChannelHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, recently announced that Dani Brunner, HID's Mid-Atlantic regional manager for the installing channel, has accepted the newly created position of Western regional manager for the AccessID subsidiary of HID Global.  Reporting to Chris Sincock, vice president of business development, Ms. Brunner will be responsible for sales of the Identification Syste...

LILIN, one of the World's largest CCTV manufacturers, today announced the launch of a new corporate identity, in readiness for its move towards a single brand solution. The company is to change its brand, with immediate effect, from CS Li-Lin to LILIN.  A new logo is to be introduced, reinforcing the company's values of offering cutting edge products and continuous technological development, whilst remaining committed to the provision to the highest standard of service and product o...

Dallmeier's Video over IP workshops in November proved a total success.  Due to the high interest additional dates were arranged and were swiftly booked up."Video over IP" is a subject that you see everywhere at the moment.  Dallmeier is manufacturer and project manager of the world's biggest real-time IP video system in the Venetian Macau and of the first fully digital CCTV/IP casino system in the USA for the Barona Casino in San Diego.  These are just two examp...

The Octavian Group of Companies, the parent company of internationally operating security company, Octavian Security, has appointed solicitor Avi Pawar as its director of global strategy & compliance.In this new role, the litigation and employment law specialist will head up the Octavian Group's HR and Legal teams as it expands internationally in Dubai, Holland and beyond. Avi joins Octavian from leading West Midlands law firm, Pickerings Solicitors with five years experience as a practi...

Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video management software, is buttressing its phenomenal growth in the USA by hiring new managers in its Americas subsidiaryDemand for IP video surveillance solutions is growing fast worldwide, with projections for double-digit annual growth in the security industry over the coming years.  In the USA particularly, Homeland Security has heightened the focus and support in this area, shoring up security initiatives nationwide.&nb...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications, and DBS, the supplier of technical institutional vending solutions, have entered into a licence partnership. DBS is now working directly with LEGIC as an independent system integrator.DBS stands for the German equivalent of "Service, Budget and System".  The name says it all: the company provides cost-saving technical solutions for catering in industry, in h...

From grassroots beginnings in 1993 by three employees and a mere 808 toys, the Pelco Toys for Tots Drive has turned into a year-round, company-wide effort that today celebrated its one-millionth toy donated to the Toys for Tots program.The equivalent of 14 NFL stadiums across the country filled to capacity with a needy child in every seat, the Pelco donations over the past 13 years are the result of year-round hard work done by Pelco employees to collect the mountains of toys for the U.S. Marine...

COE Group plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, announces that it has appointed Ian Jefferson to the Board as Finance Director.Mr Jefferson is currently Group Financial Controller of the 600 Group plc, an international manufacturer of machine tools, and was formerly Finance & Operations Director of Mila Hardware, a subsidiary of Heywood Williams Group plc.  He is a qualified accountant with audit experience at Robson Rhodes and also has degrees in physi...

Paxton Access Limited, a market-leading manufacturer of intelligent access control solutions, has signed up Aspectis Kft. as a distributor in Hungary.  This is Paxton Access's first venture into the Eastern European market and is part of its expansion strategy.  The Hungarian market is growing rapidly with an ever-increasing demand for security solutions.  Aspectis Kft. is the leading value added distributor of networked video solutions in Hungary with a reseller network...

Videotec, leading manufacturer of CCTV products, has recently appointed Bob Groom as UK & Ireland Sales Manager.  Groom will be responsible for British and Irish markets and will develop existing and future business in the area.  With a very good experience in the CCTV and security industry, Groom joins Videotec having worked for Sanyo, specifically involved in the sales and marketing of CCTV products.Groom said of his appointment:"I am very excited about this new ch...