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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...

This year's ISC West 2007, promises to be more of everything!  More security product manufacturers, more security professionals, more new programming and more education!  With all of this, ISC West continues to surpass others as the premier, annual gathering of the security industry.To date, the ISC West overall pre-registration number is up by an average of 10 percent comparatively from last year's number at this time, according to ISC West registration data.  With a...

Simon Hall examines the problems of retrospectiveness and poor observation inherent in CCTV systems with manned control rooms.  Artificial intelligence (AI), he contends, could be the answer. We are living in a time in human history where the words ‘security' and ‘prevention' are becoming synonymous.  There exist a new wave of criminals, expert in new forms of weaponry and destructive technologies and more insidious and more ingenious in their designs.  This frig...

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...

IndigoVision has won a prestigious contract for TransLink in Vancouver, Canada to upgrade the 880 camera CCTV system on SkyTrain, the world's largest automated light rapid transit system.  SkyTrain transports 200,000 passengers a day along 49 km of elevated track through 33 stations located in and around Vancouver.IndigoVision's IP Video technology will be used to upgrade the existing analogue matrix/VCR CCTV system and provide a scalable solution that will meet SkyTrain's video...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Singapore Airlines is reportedly one of the world's leading carriers with 16 million passengers per year flying its top-ranked gateway spanning five continents and 59 cities.  Widely known as a symbol of service excellence, Singapore Airlines is committed to providing customers with the best flying experience through an innovative product and service offering.First class security ...Safety and security is seen by Singapore Airlines as a top priority.  As a sign of this commitment and w...

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...

Agent Video Intelligence Inc (Agent Vi), the global leader in enterprise-grade video analytics, today announced the appointment of Russel Salmon, CPA, as Chief Financial and Operations Officer, effective immediately.  "The addition of Russel Salmon as CFO and COO rounds out our leadership team as we expand our presence and capabilities as a global company," stated David Anthony, Chairman of Agent Vi's Board of Directors and Managing Partner of 21Ventures, the company's lead invest...

The show organisers of Integrated Systems Europe 2007 today announced that 95% of available space had been sold, leaving only a handful of booths available.Integrated Systems Europe surprised the market and the exhibition industry with this news, confirming that ISE is on pace to set a record-breaking event.  With the fourth show just three months away, ISE 2007 has grown larger, with the newly booked Hall Four nearly full.  During the last 6 months, the show organisers have reacted qu...

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...