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Market research conducted by Agility PR on behalf of IP-surveillance market leader Axis Communications  at International IP Security Exhibition & Conference (IIPSEC 2007) last month, showed that 76% of respondents were seeing Intelligent Video applications and solutions that are valuable to their customers, demonstrating a growing acceptance of network video and the possibilities of new applications. The industry is also recognising that network video products are now delivering high qu...

Partnership promotes technology hardware and software solution for network transmission of IP and analog video surveillance cameras.Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA), has announced the enrollment of American Fibertek Inc (AFI) in their Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) Program.According to Michael Maddox, System Sales Engineer and PSDN Program Manager for Panasonic Security Systems, the PSDN Program is designed to offer AFI and other&nb...

The announcement was made before 150 Milestone channel partners and leading manufacturers from the security industry at the company's "MIPS" 2007 channel partner conference in Miami.Milestone Systems Inc. President, Eric Fullerton, outlined the acceleration of the new channel in the security industry based on IP technology.  At the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) held 9-11 February in Miami, he explained to the international group of channel partners and leadin...

Promotion signals company's strategic alignment toward growing regional demandHID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that William Burns has been promoted to managing director of HID - Asia Pacific, reporting to Steve Wagner, chief operating officer.  In his new role, Burns succeeds Lester Doig, who served as managing director since 2001.  Burns will be responsible for setting the business objectives, strategy development and tactical acti...

As BBC's Panorama turns its spotlight on the growing threat to nursing staff of violent attack in Britain's hospitals (‘GBH on the NHS', Monday 26th February, BBC1), one of the UK's leading security specialists, Stanley Security Solutions is launching its own campaign to try and improve staff safety in the health service.As the Panorama programme highlights, an estimated 75,000 NHS workers were victims of violent assaults by patients last year, one every seven minutes, prom...

Reliance Security Services Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Hollings to the position of Sales and Marketing Director.Stephen joins Reliance from Honda (UK) where he held the position of Head of Marketing and more recently Head of Corporate Sales.  Since starting his career with a leading avionics company, Stephen has also held several senior sales and marketing roles with other major motor manufacturers.More on Reliance Security Services Ltd.

At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Rinspeed AG will once again exhibit one of their legendary concept cars: the "Rinspeed eXasis". The car is transparent and combines the latest materials with innovative design. Project partner Kaba has equipped the car with ultra-modern identification technology which represents a milestone in user-friendliness and process security.Thanks to Kaba technology, the new concept car by Rinspeed can be used only by an authorized driver. What is more, the...

Being one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the security and video surveillance industry, TeleEye Group launches a new designed global website at http://www.teleeye.com.   In order to bring a better surfing experience and easier product search, the new website re-arranges the presentation of TeleEye products and enhances the customer support in a more convenient and secure manner.The new website is powered by full range of TeleEye product information including the award-w...

IndigoVision, a leading provider of IP Video CCTV solutions, has appointed Joanna Brace to the senior management team in the position of Chief Marketing Officer.  Reporting to Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision's CEO, Joanna will have full responsibility for all aspects of marketing, partnerships, and the development of the sales channel, ensuring IndigoVision remains at the forefront of IP Video technology.Joanna brings to IndigoVision more than 13 years of experience in Business Developme...

UK security software vendor fingerPIN Ltd is gearing up to sign its first distributors as it announces its official channel launch.The company, which has been operating since June 2006, has been selling via the direct route to the UK market and is now keen to supplement this by establishing a channel quickly. It is due to sign two, as yet unnamed, distributors later this month.fingerPIN offers OEMs, systems integrators, VARs and distributors logical and physical access solutions using its patent...

EverFocus Electronics AG announces the appointment of Carsten Busch as Area Sales Manager.  He is responsible for the development of existing and future business in the Eastern and Southern European markets.  With good experience in the CCTV and security industry, he joins EverFocus having most recently worked as Key Account Manager for a Japanese video surveillance technique manufacturer.Dirk Reinders, President of EverFocus Electronics AG, states: "The appointment of Carsten Bus...

Vigilant Technology, a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of intelligent digital video solutions for the high end CCTV security and surveillance markets, has won several new contracts with a total value of 1.8 million US dollars for its intelligent IP surveillance and security solutions.  These contracts include casino projects in the United States, a borough in Israel and a large shopping centre in the UK.In the United States, Vigilant has been selected to install its sys...

Our security officers, store detectives and CIT staff are all facing increasing levels of violence in the workplace, of that there is no doubt.  Although, in theory at least, those security operatives are better trained than they were maybe five years ago, we still need to closely monitor whether the levels of training given to our people for licensing purposes is sufficient to keep them as safe as possible whilst they are working for us.The core competency training and qualifications for s...

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - is reporting a major upsurge in interest in its digital mobile CCTV solutions, for roads policing and community safety, as a result of Intersec 2007 in Dubai, with enquiries up 60% year-on-year.The Dubai Police Chief HE Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamin was shown the company's latest mobile CCTV systems by TSS Managing Director, Alan Mole.TSS has been working closely with the Dubai Police - recognised as one of the most progressive polic...

TeleEye received the Technological Achievement Certificate of Merit of 2006 Hong Kong Awards for Industries.  The award was presented to the company that has innovative achievement, which impacted on both business and on daily life.  The award reflected a standard of recognition to technological excellence in Hong Kong.The Hong Kong Awards for Industries was organized by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP). The presentation ceremony was held on the 5th February 2...

Having secured over £1m worth of sales of its ProSoft time and attendance system in the past 12 months, Stanley Security Solutions has been awarded Gold Partnership status by the product's Belgium-based manufacturer, ProTime, one of Europe's leading time and attendance specialists.The deal sees Stanley join a very exclusive club of Gold Partners across Europe and will establish it as the UK's leading distributor of the ProSoft product.  Dedicated technical sales and servic...

 Sanyo Security Systems, a division of Sanyo Fisher Company, has named TK Security Group, Inc. of Corinth, Texas their latest independent representative organization, covering the territory of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.  The announcement made today by Frank Abram, Vice President/General Manager of Sanyo's Security Products Division, reinforces the company's commitment to building and supporting their dealer network with proven industry professionals."TK Secur...

Brighton, UK, 9 February 2007 - Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has launched a new web site at http://www.paxton.co.uk. Cleverly designed to meet the unique and distinct needs of installers, end users and OEM customers, the site incorporates a variety of new features including a Skype facility for free technical support and a range of software tutorials. "The design and content of our new web site accurately pro...

The UK's leading security solutions manufacturer Bosch Security Systems has launched a new user-friendly website offering customers information on its comprehensive range of proven technology and solutions as well as a dedicated area for customer care. Members of Bosch's BSSD programmes can access a secure area on the site, where they can obtain specific information relevant to their membership. The site is an ideal resource and communication channel for installers and distributors, as w...

The effectiveness of Bosch Security Systems' CCTV solutions was once again brought to life at a camera demonstration at a Water-Ski Club near its headquarters in Denham.David Mulcahy, Bosch's CCTV Product Manager explained:  "Nothing convinces people more of the exceptional performance Bosch cameras deliver, than being able to see them in action with their own eyes.  This demonstration has become an annual event and one which gives installers and end-users alike the opport...

Over the last year IndigoVision Inc. has seen considerable success as a result of a major investment program, which has further enhanced its position as a leading supplier of IP Video and Alarm management solutions.  In that time the number of employees has doubled, including a team of Customer Support Engineers and 11 full time Sales Account Managers to cover Canada, Latin America and the USA.A regional operations hub in New Jersey has been developed to provide IndigoVision's customers...

Frost and Sullivan, global growth consulting company, today announced that it has selected Agent Video Intelligence, Inc., a global leader in enterprise-grade video analytics, as the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation in the video analytics market.  The award is presented annually to the company whose technological innovation; research efforts and sound business strategy have been successful in moving the video analytics industry forward.&nbs...

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...