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High demand for Hirsch Security Systems results in additional investment from CorporateTo support the continued rapid growth in Hirsch Electronics business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Hirsch announced today the expansion of Hirsch EMEA, Hirsch's European sales and support office located in Milan, Italy.  Hirsch has added pre- and post-sales support staff, additional technical support specialists, technology infrastructure, and has also announced plans for additional sales sta...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, has announced that its iCLASS® R10, R30, R40, RK40 and RP40 model access control readers have been approved by U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) as Transparent Contactless Readers for their FIPS 201 Approved Products List.  The certifications now enable HID Global to provide government agencies and other organizations with a trusted source for FIPS 201 certified contactless smart card readers.  In addition...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it would be exhibiting at ID World Milan 2006.  At the event, HID Global will demonstrate how to enhance the security of a card using features such as UV ink, micro fine printing, and holograms in order to help create a secure and personalised card for organizations of all sizes and backgrounds.  The company will also display its product range, including the award winning 13.56 MHz iCLASS® techn...

The new blog with personal views from Frank DeFina offers insight to the industry and provides a forum for dynamic customer feedback. Taking a core approach to relationship marketing, Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA) has announced the creation of a blog by its president, Frank DeFina.  The blog site will provide a forum for an open and interactive dialogue between Mr DeFina and members of the professional security community, as well as helping to put a human face on the compan...

CellMax Systems will use the funds to further penetration of its proprietary VioMetrics security technology into the call center and CRM market.Innovative voice biometrics start-up CellMax Systems today announced the closing of $2 million in Round "B" funding from US private investor group CellMax Vision, LLCled by Jacob and Nediva Schwarz, founders of IDS, Inc. and NS Enterprises, Inc.  The funds will be used to increase the penetration of CellMax Systems' proprietary voice i...

Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator in the design and development of high resolution image processing and control systems, has announced the successful installation of numerous Predator VC16 MultiViewers in an innovative new security and surveillance monitoring demonstration facility at Computacenter, Europe's leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK.Zandar Technologies has long been developing and expanding their range of MultiViewers...

4D Solutions will install ioimage's intelligent video appliances as a key component of the airport security systemioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity in installation and operation, announced today that it has been selected by 4D Security Solutions, Inc., to enhance perimeter security at JFK International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International and Teterboro airports.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) selected Raytheon as the prime...

Dallmeier's highlights at this year's Expoprotection in Paris:Presentation of a World premiere: the DMS series "In Memory of Leonardo" with H.264 compressionThe DMS "In Memory of Leonardo" recorders are real-time recorders with virtual matrix function utilising the latest H.264 compression standard and providing audio on all channels and at all frame rates.In the development of the DMS series "In Memory of Leonardo" the CCTV specialists at Dallmeier have sought insp...

Vision Fire & Security has appointed Shane Lewis as a Director of Sales - Fire EMEA, based in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.  Shane is already well known within the organisation, as he has been managing Vision Fire & Security's Asia Pacific Fire business for over five years.  Nick Carter, Senior VP and General Manager Sales & Marketing comments; "Shane has significant Sales Management experience in complex regions with an advanced understanding of distribution, custo...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has published financial results for the first nine months of 2006 which confirm sales growth of 44% in its core market of network video products compared to the same period in 2005.Axis has reported continued strong growth from the expanding network video market.  Across Axis Communications, net sales for the period January to September 2006 rose by 32% to SEK* (Swedish Krona) 841 M, compared to SEK 636 M for the same period in 2005.&...

New language availability marks Synercard's entrance into European and Latin American marketsSynercard, developer of the critically acclaimed Asure ID® suite of photo ID and ID card application control software, today announced multiple language support for the popular product.  Showcasing at the Cartes 2006 at the HID Global booth number 4J056, the software's new capabilities enable the company to expand the distribution of its products and services into selected parts of Europ...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, will be exhibiting at CARTES 2006, stand 4 J 056.  At the show, HID Global will exhibit its iCLASS® technology, including cards and readers, demonstrating integrated solutions for a wide variety of organisations. Exclusive to CARTES 2006, visitors to the HID Global stand will have the opportunity to have a credential instantly created and enrolled, demonstrating the process of issuing a full-working credential from start...

The Interactive Multimedia & Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA) will be hosting a Collaborative Conferencing Pavilion at Integrated Systems Europe 2007.The Pavilion is the ideal platform for companies to showcase solutions and technologies in video conferencing, audio conferencing and data/web conferencing in a dedicated area.  The pavilion will encompass a presentation room where participating companies will also have the opportunity to be included in the scheduled programme...

Video Domain Technologies has been chosen to provide solutions for securing 55 Public Medical Centres spread over the Canary Islands.When the Centro de Salud Primaria de Canarias (Primary Health Centre of Canary Islands) decided to install a centralized security system including remote video monitoring for all of their 55 public medical centres spread over the islands, Video Domain's solutions were chosen."Up until then, the Health Centres Administration had been using security guards to se...

"The corporate accounts have insurance requirements we couldn't meet before our force came on board and this system was installed.  So we have lured business into this airport because of the new technology.  As a matter of fact, the FAA is bringing other people in to see this system because they want to make other airports aware of its capabilities."  Joe Johnson, Chief of Public Safety at the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority in TennesseeChallengeSmyrna Airport...

IndigoVision, the leading supplier of IP Video and Alarm management solutions, has been honoured by Frost & Sullivan with the prestigious 2006 Technology Innovation and Leadership of the Year Award in the European security industry.  This award has been presented in recognition of IndigoVision's advanced strategies for product and technological development of IP Video solutions for CCTV applications.The Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation and Leadership of the Year...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, celebrates ten years since the company introduced the world’s first network camera.  In October 1996 the AXIS 200 network camera was launched and heralded one of the first steps of the technology shift from analogue CCTV to network video.  From the beginning Axis Communications has been the market and technology leader within network video, a market growing by 40 per cent every year.In the mid-1990s, Axis Communicati...

Dallmeier electronic has declared Security 2006 in Essen a complete success.  The CCTV manufacturer’s stand area has been extended yet again and the newly designed stand with innovative communication and presentation solutions was highly appreciated by all visitors. The latest high-tech materials and innovative design reflect the high demands of operating in the global arena and Dallmeier’s quality and technology leadership that drives the development and production of its own p...

Milestone Systems Inc., the market-leading provider of open platform IP video surveillance software, has signed a Validation and Trademark License Agreement with Motorola Inc.  Networks and Enterprise Business Group, a global leader in wireless and broadband communications and mission critical solutions designed to meet the needs of public safety, government and enterprise customers.  The agreement between these companies was the result of a software evaluation of Milestone's produ...

The CBC stand at this year's Security was completely in the style of the Wild West.The product highlights were the all-in-one camera series "Vandy" as well as numerous innovations in the field of the megapixel IP cameras.  It was absolutely breathtaking to view the ride on the bull (CBC had American bull-riding on offer) with the 5 million pixel cameras in unparalleled quality and it threw many a visitor right out of the saddle.  However, no one was discouraged by this for to...

Cost-Effective Explosives Detection System to enable high-throughput required by mass transit environments; can screen 100 percent of passengersSmiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace and X-ray detection systems, today announced it has signed a letter of intent with RedXDefense, LLC, to jointly develop an advanced explosives screening system for the mass transit environment capable of screening 100 percent of passengers.  The two companies will partner to adapt advanced...

Placement Pros reduces worry with new ID Card Print Security SuitePlacement Pros is paid to worry about the security of its clients.  It can't afford to worry about its own.  That is why it invested in equipment and software to protect the issuance of the ID cards it produces for its security agents.Placement Pros is a member of the Vedior Group of companies that recruits and places professionals, including security agents, at companies throughout the country.  "Our clien...

ioimage appoints Zeev Farkash to manage the EMEA and Latin America regions to strengthen customer and partner support, and to advance sales initiatives.ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity in installation and operation, has announced today the appointment of Zeev Farkash as Vice President for EMEA and Latin America, responsible for managing business and driving growth for these regions.Zeev brings over 12 years of experience in business development, sales,...

HID Global, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced that it has further increased its sales support for the EMEA region with the appointment of Robert Jansson as Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia.  He will be based in Gothenburg Sweden, with sales responsibilities for the fast growing Scandinavian territory, including Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland.Robert Jansson comments, "I am confident that with m...

MDI, Inc., the leading manufacturer of Unified Technology™solutions for the security industry today announced that two separate initial orders for the ONE™ Unified Technology™ platform, have been placed by MDI certified integration partner Dyskret, Ltd., in Poland, specializing in building management and the centralized integration of security system components.  These orders will be installed as part of a physical and electronic security upgrade initiative for the Warsaw...

Urmet Domus' commitment to achieving success by investing in people has been recognised by the Essex Business Awards. Urmet, who are the UK's fastest growing door entry and access control supplier, were   highly commended in the Best Business Improvement through People category of the 2006 awards held at Braxted Park.Companies submitting entries for the award category had to show how an individual employee or group of employees had made a significant impact on its business...

Show highlights include educational sessions, new display areas and the largest ever exhibition at the Amsterdam RAIIntegrated Systems Europe today announced that registration is now open for its fourth edition of ISE 2007, which will take place 30th January - 1st February 2007 at the Amsterdam RAI.  With the dedicated support of the three leading associations; CEDIA ®, InfoComm International ® and NSCA ®, this 3-day event will showcase a series of breathtaking special events to...

Vari-focal lenses from US manufacturer Rainbow have been installed at thirty Holland and Barrett stores including sites in London, Birmingham and Amsterdam.  The lens is Rainbow's 3-8mm model, which is notable in that as a day-night unit it corrects the focus shift that occurs when using IR lighting. At the Holland and Barrett stores the lenses are operating within Rainbow's own dome camera assemblies.  The client is recording digitally using DVRs by Videoswitch with removable trays an...

1000 cards created by ScreenCheck Europe BV using Zebra Card PrintersThe Haarlemse Baseball Tournament attracts national television coverage and crowds of up to 20,000 people at each match.  The tournament features teams from China, Cuba, Japan, Chinese Taipei, the USA and the Netherlands.  Providing security at these events is a high priority.  The tournament organisers looked to Zebra Card Printer Solutions and ScreenCheck Europe BV to provide photo id security cards that were p...

IntroductionEastnets, a Dubai based leading Payments and Security Solution Provider, and Zebra Card Printer solutions partner since 1996, has provided an advanced Bitaqat-e ID Card Management and Issuing Systems to Dubai International Airport.  The solution, only found in two other airports worldwide, introduces the use of smart card technology at new electronic gates (eGates) in the airport, designed to reduce delays and enable registered passengers automated entry or exit through the airp...