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Shopping Centre specialist systems integrator, G1 Ltd, have hired Paul Murray as Commercial Manager."The move is part of G1's future direction towards expanding and growing the business with an existing Shopping Centre customer base.  In this newly created role, Paul will be integral in developing new business opportunities as well as managing our sales and maintenance teams." comments Chris Best, Director of G1.  "I bring a solid operational knowledge of what soluti...

Dedicated Micros – part of AD Group - has appointed Andrew Finn as its new Managing Director with responsibility for Europe, Middle East and Asia.Andrew who is also Group Finance Director at  AD Group, has been an invaluable member of the team at Dedicated Micros since 1998 when he joined as UK Financial Controller and rose rapidly to become, in under a year, Group Financial Controller.  He was appointed to the Dedicated Micros Board in 2002 and after his promotion to the po...

The 2006 BII NITAs, the most prestigious training awards in the licensed retail sector have been launched, and now is the time to get your entries in.  With the new mandatory licences for door supervisors, door supervisor training has become essential, and now is your opportunity to be gain formal recognition of your training programme by winning a prestigious BII NITA award. The door supervisor-training award is being sponsored by BIIAB and City & Guilds, and is aimed at the organisati...

Jim Earwaker has joined the PES (Professional Engineering Services) team at Frontline Security Solutions.  Jim, who has for the last six years been with TASC/Diabold, was previously a contractor for Cisco and as such was involved with providing IP related integrated security solutions for many blue chip end-users. “Jim’s IT knowledge and in particular his understanding of how access control and CCTV systems can offer additional benefits by working in harmony with a network infra...

WorlWorld Market Leaders in IP Video Management and Intelligent Video Team to Provide New Analytic Product Offerings.ObjectVideo®, the leader in intelligent video, and Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video surveillance software recently  announced a new strategic technology and marketing alliance.  This innovative relationship will enable both commercial and government, public and private customers to deploy the best IP video management platform equi...

Milestone Systems has announced a free 1-camera license to further spread market awareness about the many advantages of IP video surveillance software.  An offer to download at no charge a 1-camera license of Milestone XProtect Professional is now available on the company’s website.The offer is notable compared to typical trial or ‘demo’ versions of software that only work for a limited amount of time: this is the real thing, since the software has no time limits on its us...

JVC has appointed Colin Milligan to manage the sales of JVC IP and analogue products throughout the UK and Northern Ireland markets.  He brings over 13 years of solid sales experience working as Sales Manager with companies like Honeywell (formerly Video Controls Ltd) and Spyhawk."I am passionate about the security industry and have always been impressed by JVC for being a well known brand name that is widely recognized for its quality and reliability.  With JVC's portfolio of...

Award confirms DSC as a leading educator of false alarm prevention strategies  DSC, a leading provider of intrusion security products worldwide, was recently recognized by SDM Magazine for its false alarm prevention program.  The Securing America award was presented to DSC at this year's International Security Conference Expo West (ISC West) in Las Vegas, NV. "Clearly, false alarms and subsequent dispatches are a major industry concern," said Bruce Nagy, DSC Manager,...

HID Global, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced that Anton Fischer has been hired as market development manager for HID's newest product line, AxioTM.  Based in Germany, Mr. Fischer is responsible for product management and market development and reports to Debra Spitler, HID Global's executive vice president of HID Connect. AxioTM is an RFID electromechanical locking cylinder, which uses contactless acc...

Bosch, The Independent newspaper and The Royal Academy of Engineering have joined forces to launch The Independent Bosch Horizons Technology Award, a writing competition for young people with an interest in engineering and technology. As a global brand and a leader in innovation, Bosch is supporting Britain's future engineers by offering them an excellent opportunity to share their interest in engineering and technology with thousands of readers.  They are being asked to put pen to pape...

Leading edge CCTV manufacturer AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - has received the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, for its advanced TransVu system, which is helping to tackle crime on the move.The compact TransVu is a sophisticated multi-camera digital CCTV recorder, which can be fitted to a wide range of vehicles including: trains, buses, taxis, vans and heavy goods vehicles.  Its key feature is total network integration that autom...

Company will showcase leading-edge digital video surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2006 in the UK.March Networks™, a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, announced today that as part of its international expansion plans it has appointed Michael Rack as Vice President of UK Sales.Mr. Rack joins March Networks following a total of eight years at security provider Senstar-Stellar Ltd.  At Senstar-Stellar, Michael held various senior leaders...

Glen Higson is the newly appointed CEO for Dowshu, the digital recording specialists. He brings to the company a wealth of CCTV industry experience, with an impressive back catalogue of employers including Honeywell, Norbain and Andover Controls.  Glen has worked with the Dowshu products for a number of years and has been so impressed by the company's growth and product development that he was delighted to be chosen for the post.  Glen relocated to Ireland 4 years ago and is now ba...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications, and Intercard AG, the market leader in the personalisation of plastic cards in Switzerland, agree on a licence partnership and strengthen their joint position. Since 1988, Intercard AG has been a successful supplier of products and services in the plastic card personalisation field.  The company develops special solutions for plastic card chip coding.  Its eff...

Two leading, open standards platforms now merged into one-offering end users a complete IP video and access control solution DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that it has acquired Security Applications, Inc. (SAI).  SAI designs and develops a high-end, IP-based access control system that encompasses PLC control, video badging, visitor management, time & attendance, alarm...

Powerful new alliance provides end-to-end IP physical security solution DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that HID has chosen DVTel to join its elite group of OEM partners for the VertX Access Controller and the iCLASS EdgeReaderTM series.  "Working together, our two companies seek to develop something highly innovative to really advance the IP-based security marketplace," sa...

New Entity to Deliver the Industry's Broadest Range of Products and Services Specifically Designed for Security OEM, Distribution, and Installation Channels Worldwide ASSA ABLOY's Global Technology Division (GTD) today announced the formation of HID Global, a new business entity focused on providing products and services targeted to the needs of key channels within the access control industry.  The HID Global structure combines the HID and Indala brands of access control readers and...

Fiera Milano, the Italian exhibition and congress organiser conducted a "Security & Safety Award" programme at this year's SICUREZZA, SICURITECH Expo and CHIUSURE TECNICHE in March.  The new compact Kaba elolegic cylinder won the special prize in the design category of security products.The aim of the exercise was to reward the best products for their functionality and design and to facilitate higher public awareness about them.  The exhibitors were allowed to enter w...

Midlands Account Manager joins Merit Li-Lin UKMerit Li-Lin UK, Taiwan's largest CCTV manufacturer, announces the appointment of Mike Boughey as Midland Area Account Manager.Following continued growth within the company, the appointment is designed to strengthen Merit Li-Lin's position in the Midlands, providing support to both new and existing customers. In his new role Mike Boughey will be responsible for customer account management and new sales development.  With over seven years...

Vigilant Technology Limited, the AIM-listed company (ticker: VGT), which designs and manufactures sophisticated, "intelligent" solutions for the high-end CCTV security and surveillance market, today announces its maiden preliminary results.HighlightsRevenues increased by 33% to US$8.2 million (2004: US$6.2 million)Gross Margin rose to 61% (2004: 49%)Operating Profit turnaround to US$0.8 million (2004: Operating loss of US$0.7 million)Net Profit Before Tax of US$0.64 million (2004: Net...

Axis Communications, the IP-Surveillance market leader, has recently announced a sharp rise in sales growth and profitability in 2005.  Axis’ net sales in the financial year ending 31st December 2005 worldwide were up 29 per cent to SEK* 895 Million from SEK* 691 Million in the previous year.  Network-based video solutions sales worldwide (including network cameras and video servers) rose by 55 per cent for the full year. During the last quarter of 2005, video solutions showed a...

MAXxess Systems have opened an office in DubaiThe new premises located in the Airport Free Zone, Dubai will provide a base for MAXxess  sales and technical support personnel as well as providing product demonstration and training facilities for customers.Commenting on the opening of the new office, Lee Copland, Managing Director, MAXxess Systems EMEA said, "Over the last few years we have been very successfully involved in a large number of projects in the Middle East.  We believe...

Vista, the UK’s premier brand of CCTV equipment, has opened a sales and technical support office close to Paris, France.The French operation will be headed by the brand’s newly appointed dedicated French Country Manager, Mr Partick Finas, who brings with him a wealth of senior management experience within the country’s security industry. "The opening of an office in France is a strategically important decision and underpins Vista’s commitment to the country,&quo...

G4Tec is pleased to announce that Mark Robinson has been promoted to National Sales Manager for Group 4 Technology Electronic Security Systems group.  Mark will be responsible for all sales initiatives in the UK including the sales staff.  He reports to Jim Clarkson, Divisional Director, Electronic Security Systems. G4Tec’s engineering department is developing many new and exciting products for 2006. These new developments will provide an opportunity to strengthen our position in...

SourceSecurity.com, the leading pan European portal and promotional medium serving the security industry has joined industry heavyweights Dedicated Micros, HID, iPix, DSC, and Johnson Controls to become a corporate sponsor of ISC West, the largest security show in North America, at Las Vegas 5 - 7 April 2006. Launched in 2000, SourceSecurity.com has become the fastest growing medium in the security industry, boasting more than 25,000 users from across the UK, continental Europe and the Midd...

Milestone Systems announces the hiring of three major players from the international IT arena to ramp up their management.  Lawrence de Guzman is the company’s new Marketing Director, Mads Bo Frederiksen is the new VP Sales, and Kim Macallan is the new Head of Product Management. Milestone Systems is beefing up the ranks of its management with major IT muscle as a springboard into continued growth.  The company has hired Lawrence de Guzman as Director of Marketing, Mads Bo F...

ADI, a leading low voltage and security distributor, today announced its parent, Honeywell would acquire Gardiner Groupe Europe from Electra Partners Europe, a private equity firm, to strengthen ADI’s scope in security distribution throughout Europe.  The company anticipates completing the transaction in the first half of 2006, subject to regulatory review.Gardiner Groupe Europe, with their headquarters based in Paris, France is a leading distributor of CCTV systems, fire alarm,...

HID, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced that Frankie Man has been promoted to sales director for the Asia Pacific region, reporting to Lester Doig, managing director of HID Asia Pacific Limited.  In his new position, Mr. Man will be responsible for expanding HID's market share and increasing the company's sales network in Asia Pacific.  By working with HID customers at all levels, Mr. Man and his t...

Leading Global security publication, A&S International magazine, selects Nextiva for its breakthrough innovation and category leadershipVerint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for communications interception, networked video security and business intelligence, today announced that A&S International Magazine has named Verint’s Nextiva video management and analytics solution as a Prime Product of the Year award winner for 2005.  A&S Inter...

Honeywell today announced the appointment of Andrew Bull as UK sales director for Honeywell Video Systems (part of Honeywell Systems Group).  Based at the Runcorn office, Andrew is responsible for UK video product sales, working closely with dealers, consultants, specifiers and end users.  He heads up a six person sales team and reports to Joe Janick, sales director, Honeywell Systems Group EMEA.Andrew joined Honeywell as part of the Novar acquisition last year, where he was business d...