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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...

Axis Communications and HP announced today that they will partner to deliver a network scanning solution for small & medium-sized businesses (SMB).  The HP Scanjet 7650n Network Scanner is an out-of-the box solution consisting of the AXIS 70U Network Document Server and the HP Scanjet 7650 Document Flatbed Scanner.  The HP Scanjet 7650n Network Scanner is the ideal business document communicator and fax replacement for the specific needs of SMBs.  The total value of this...

The Board of Croma, the specialists in the design, development and production of overt and covert surveillance, security and defence related products, is pleased to announce that following the announcement on 1 December of its final results to June 2005, and the exchange of contracts for the first of two acquisitions, the Company has now exchanged conditional contracts for the second of the two proposed acquisitions.  This exchange allows it to adopt further due diligence on the target comp...

G4Tec is pleased to announce that Richard Jess has been promoted to Sales Manager of Scotland. Richard will be responsible for all sales initiatives in Scotland including the recruitment of additional sales staff.  He reports to Brain Fallon, division manager-Scotland.“It is my intention to grow G4Tec business in Scotland by providing exceptional customer service and hiring a world-class staff,” said Richard Jess, sales manager-Scotland.   “I am honored G4Tec has...

Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of safety clothing and equipment, has won a major design award for its state-of-the-art national distribution centre (NDC) in Hull.The flagship NDC triumphed in the Design Excellence category of the Hull Daily Mail’s British Business Awards. Harold Hardcastle, Arco’s Divisional Director, Estates, said: “The standard of competition this year was very high so it is particularly pleasing to win this award. “It’s a credit to the Mar...

The new distribution agreement will increase ROKONET’s exposure in North America.ROKONET Industries, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions worldwide, has reached a nation-wide distribution agreement with ADI North America as part of an extensive contract that also includes ADI International in Europe.  ADI North America will now sell ROKONET’s comprehensive line of intruder alarm products.Rokonet’s products are well known in the US and Canada, varying from...

Honeywell today announced the appointment of Joseph Janick as sales director for Honeywell Systems Group in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).  Based in the Netherlands, Mr. Janick is responsible for sales of all Honeywell Access and Video products and systems, working closely with sales and marketing teams across EMEA to develop strategy and product positioning.Mr. Janick relocated from North America to the Netherlands earlier this year and officially commenced his role in April....

Dowshu is pleased to welcome Sean Clancy to its ever expanding team of security experts. Sean brings a convincing security background to his role as Southern Regional Sales Manager. He has worked in the industry for 20 years in high profile companies including Burle Industries (Formerly RCA), Rediffusion Communications, Loronix and PTS Security Ltd (Specializing in Pelco), gaining extensive expertise in manufacturing, distribution and systems integration. Like all Dowshu staff, Sean’s skil...

iOmniscient and DVTel integrate their product solutions The intelligent surveillance industry is rapidly expanding, with consumers recognising the benefits of artificial intelligence behind the cameras of traditional surveillance systems. iOmniscient, the world leader in Intelligent Surveillance has just announced an integration partnership with DVTel, a highly regarded provider of IP cameras, network video and audio recording and monitoring and analysis tools. iOmniscient's products are now...

North American Video, a leading security systems integrator, and a premier provider to the gaming industry, has been awarded a Gaming Service Supplier License by the Washington State Gambling Commission. Licensing regulations in the State have recently been amended to include gambling service suppliers and North American Video is one of the few security technology firms who meet eligibility requirements for this license. “Business opportunities abound in the Indian gaming industry, but it...

Rainbow CCTV, the California-based CCTV product manufacturer, has announced its vendor partnership with ADI International.  ADI, the US’s leading security and low voltage distributor with more than 100 locations in North America, launched operations in 12 countries earlier this year, establishing its international presence across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rainbow is pleased to be a part of this initiative.ADI offers a wide choice of established security and low voltage brand...

Fujitsu, one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals and a market leader in document management scanners, has won the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Innovation Award for the network security category, one of the most popular ones, with its ‘contactless' PalmVein authentication device.  In order to be considered for the final round, the innovation had to represent a breakthrough from traditional ideas or methods in its field, and be more than a...

At last night's Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards Banquet, Hirsch Electronics Corporation took away the 2005 Global Excellence Award for Technology of the Year.  Hirsch is a leading solution provider and also the pioneer of the ScramblePad® technology.The company is both a manufacturer of access control systems and a developer of security management systems, and received the award for its continuing innovations and leadership in the high security access control & security m...

Hirsch Electronics, a leading access control and security management systems manufacturer, proudly announces the selection of its marketing vice president, Rob Zivney, to the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Board of Directors.  The association's Board of Directors is made up of industry professionals with a broad range of electronic security interests and is appointed by a special selection committee.Zivney comments, "Substantial growth in the electronics security industry makes...

Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of high security access control and security management systems, has appointed John Coker to the newly created position of Director of North American Sales.  Mr. Coker will be responsible for directing the team of Hirsch Regional Managers, as well as assisting with the management and development of strategic end users, dealers and systems integrators.  The position reports to Vice President of Sales John Piccininni.Mr. Coker's career in the securi...

Hirsch Electronics, a leading manufacturer of high security access control systems, has been awarded the Security Industry Association's prestigious Product Achievement Award in the Training category for Hirsch's Velocity™ Integrated Learning Strategy."Hirsch has always been well known for top-quality training, so it is particularly gratifying to have SIA formally recognize Hirsch with this award," commented Scott Chillemi, Manager of Hirsch's Learning Centre.  "Not onl...

Hirsch Electronics, a leading manufacturer of high security access control systems, has announced the signing of a distribution agreement with ADT Security Services, Inc.  With the agreement, ADT becomes an authorised Hirsch reseller, with non-exclusive rights to purchase, market, resell, install and service Hirsch products, while Hirsch further enhances its customer reach, adding another top-tier channel partner.  Federal government agencies have long specified Hirsch systems for thei...