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The new Fluidmesh logo represents the product line through specific characteristics Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless backhauling systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce a major rebranding initiative and the unveiling of its new logo. A young and dynamic company, Fluidmesh certainly wasn't in need of a facelift. But, as Cosimo Malesci, Fluidmesh co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing, explains, “We d...

Sunny Kong has over 19 years of experience in sales, business development, products, and support Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has appointed Sunny Kong as Director of Sales in Asia. “Milestone Systems is the market leader in open platform IP video management software (VMS) in Asia and we are expecting an annual growth of 30 to 40 percent over the next five years. I find the Asian market very exciting because the requ...

HID Global's HDP5000 is the ideal solution for governments, corporations and universities HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it has launched its enhanced FARGO HDP5000 High Definition Printer/Encoder, the industry’s most popular, reliable and cost-effective solution for retransfer printing at CARTES Asia in Hong Kong. Featuring the company’s fifth generation of High Definition Printing (HDP) technology, the enhanced HDP5...

The lineup will include enhanced versions of several Honeywell products The cloud, mobile-device proliferation, and easier system integration are some of today’s key technology trends reflected in the new products and services Honeywell will showcase at ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas next month. The lineup will include enhanced versions of several Honeywell products that have drawn praise from the security dealer and integrator communities for their abilities to simplify ins...

HID iCLASS Seos's universal card edge feature supports multiple technologies HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its iCLASS Seos credential has won the Asian SESAMES Award in the software and applications category.  The award recognises the industry’s most innovative technological applications developed for the Asia Pacific market in the field of smart cards, digital security, identification, secure transactions, and...

ISC West offers a first-hand glimpse of the security industry's annual status More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communications Inc., Bosch Security Sy...

Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced Aimetis Symphony™ 6.11, the latest version of the company’s intelligent video management software. Aimetis Symphony delivers an all-in-one solution for video management, video analytics, system integration and alarm management. In response to customer needs, Aimetis is introducing new features aimed at helping organisations simplify IT through greater automation and reporting, in addition...

ELOP Ltd. was awarded an $80 million contract Elbit Systems announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop Ltd. Elop was awarded an approximately $80 million contract to upgrade Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV) of an Asian customer (the "Program"). The Program will be performed over a two-year period.   Under the Program, Elop will integrate advanced systems for enhanced effectiveness (including for night operations) of the weapon syste...

Elisra Ltd. was awarded a $115million contract Elbit Systems announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems EW and SIGINT – Elisra Ltd. was awarded an approximately $115 million contract to supply an Asian customer with Electronic Warfare (EW) systems for multi-purpose land missions. The contract will be performed over two years. Edgar Maimon, General Manager of Elisra, commented: “We are very proud of this award, achieved due to our technological advan...

Not every installation requires installation of an extensive surveillance system consisting of different components. The requirement for reliable video surveillance systems, reasonably priced with simple operation exists particularly in the private sector, in small retail stores and in restaurants. You can now offer your customers such a solution with the PCS-19/DVR-08 surveillance system from eneo. The system combines a 19" monitor with an 8-channel digital video recorder and is therefore...

Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of network video management systems, has introduced a new line of Hemispheric Cameras that provide high-resolution, continuous 180o or 360o coverage. An integral fisheye lens and 4 megapixel sensor captures a complete 360o view, which is delivered as two 180o panoramic images visually stacked on top of each other within a single video stream. All de-morphing is performed within the cameras prior to transmission, so a distortion-free image is...

The Verint Nextiva solution provides a powerful, reliable security solution based on IP video technology Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (SMT), a leading developer and manufacturer of minimally invasive coronary stent systems in India, is using its Nextiva video and situation intelligence solutions at its Surat-based manufacturing facility to help enhance the safety and security of employees. By monitoring and capturing...

Mr. Ross will be responsible for the implementation and management of enterprise business systems Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the appointment of Chris Ross to the role of executive vice president of global operations. In this role, he will support the ongoing operation of all departments and facilities worldwide. Mr. Ross will also be responsible for the implementation and management of enterprise bu...

Featherbrooke Estate in Guateng is one of the most prestigious housing communities in South Africa. Its expansive perimeter borders, among other things, a nature reserve and other open space.   Featherbrooke’s residents insist on knowing that they are safe in their homes day and night, but did not want to compromise the rustic and rural ambiance of their natural setting in achieving their perimeter security goals. Additionally, the solution needed to work wi...

The ASSA dp master-key system was perfect for this type of building ASSA ABLOY Hong Kong Ltd. has delivered the ASSA dp master-key system to Hong Kong’s newest crowning glory: a brand-new, ultra-modern hospital opening in a few months. Hong Kong’s government decided in 2009 to build a hospital in the city of Tung Chung to meet the needs of the growing local population. Today, three years later, construction is almost complete. The new North Lantau Hospital is seve...

Award recipients were selected from more than 700 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced recipients of its 2012 Vision Awards. The annual awards honour the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide. Award recipients were selected from more than 700 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries. Recipients were required to meet or exceed a set of criteria that in...

Aimetis provided the museum a single platform to upgrade the existing system to an IP network-based solution Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent video management software, recently announced that Aimetis Symphony™ has been deployed as the video management software platform for China Art Museum in Shanghai, China. Aimetis Symphony provided China Art Museum with a single platform for upgrading their existing CCTV system to an IP network based solution that inclu...

The agreement enables BGW Technologies to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to Australian and South Pacific customers Firetide, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure mesh networks, recently announced a distribution agreement with BGW Technologies. This strategic alliance enables BGW Technologies to deliver Firetide’s wireless mesh products to its Australian and South Pacific customers, addressing a growing need for reliable,...

Axis' net sales increased by 12 percent during the fourth quarter Axis: Year-end report 2012 The fourth quarter Net sales increased by 12 percent during the fourth quarter to SEK 1,180 M (1,051). Net sales increased by 15 percent in local currencies. Operating profit increased to SEK 207 M (192), which corresponds to an operating margin of 17.5 percent (18.3). Profit after tax amounted to SEK 163 M (134). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.35 (1.93). The board propos...

The initial phase of the Surat Safe City Project consisted of 100+ closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced its association with the Safe City Project initiated by the Surat City Police Department and Surat Traffic Education Trust to help enhance the safety and security of Surat City inhabitants. With the successful project launch on 18 January 2013, the diamond city of Surat in Gujarat will benefit from a state-of-the-art 24x7 video...

The implementation, fully completed in less than six months, detects fraud in ATM/debit card transactions NICE Actimize, a NICE Systems business and the largest and broadest provider of a single financial crime, risk and compliance software platform for the financial services industry, recently announces that the Actimize Card Fraud Solution has been successfully implemented by National ITMX, Thailand’s interbank payment provider, providing real-time fraud detection for...

IPSCDevNet is growing into a global development community CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces the extension of its global development partner community, IPSCDevNet. Following its initial launch in the summer of 2012 to a select number of partners, the IPSCDevNet program has facilitated the secure and independent creation of integrations for IPSecurityCenter™ applications. This open approach has now be...

The busy university campuses required a flexible surveillance system The University of Deusto strengthens its video surveillance system by installing a complete LILIN solution.Founded in 1886, the University of Deusto located on the Spanish coast has become one of the most prestigious University’s in Spain. Comprised of two campuses, Bilbao and San Sebastian, the University is currently home to nearly 10,000 students. The Bilbao campus covers an area of 350,000 square...

Keith Bloodworth gives his predictions for 2013 2012 has been a great year for the global security industry. This is especially true for many PSIM vendors who have seen their busiest year to date. We catch up with Keith Bloodworth, CEO of CNL Software, one of the world's leading PSIM developers to discuss some of the trends that helped shape the PSIM market this year and to get some forecasts for the direction it will head in 2013. It provided an opportunity to get some no non...

Heat, light, power, water and communications are crucial to each and every one of us CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has formed a technology partnership with Becatech Systems, a global leader in the provision of services and solutions for the protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), private estates and the Military and Peace Keeping Forces. With over 20 years of experience d...

HID also received the award for “Outstanding Access Control Brand” in the 2012 China Intelligent Building Brand competition HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that HID Global has been selected as China’s “Top 10 Access Control Brands for 2012” for the ninth consecutive year by A&S China, a leading security publication in the region.  The company also received the award for “Outstandi...

Equest use MOBOTIX video surveillance to protect themselves from crime For more than 30 years, Equest Therapeutic Riding Center has provided horse-assisted therapies to adults and children with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. The first non-profit riding center of its kind and one of the largest in Texas, Equest has helped more than 150 clients per week improve muscle tone, strength, flexibility and balance through horseback riding instruction. Operating primari...

HDCVI has an advantage in installation and costs  The video surveillance segment has enjoyed great progress over the past few years and there is no denying that HD is currently very popular and the industry is becoming more active, with companies trying hard to lead in this trend. The three main HD solutions, namely, IP HD, HD-SDI HD and analogue HD have been intensively discussed on their limitations and restrictions, to decipher which one will be the optimal solution in...

As a tourist and commercial gateway to the country, the International Airport of Mexico City (AICM) plays a vital role in the development of Mexico’s economy, ensuring the prosperity and global accessibility of this burgeoning nation. The AICM is Latin America’s busiest airport, and one of the world’s 30 most active airports in terms of passengers, operations and cargo – it is Mexico’s primary international and domestic hub, with direct flights to more than 30...

Background Mission Motorcycles under constant threat of robbery Mission Motorcycles was founded in the 1950s and today is one of the UK’s leading motorcycle dealerships. The problem it faced, however, is that its storefront filled with top-of-the-range motorbikes is a temptation that many thieves just can’t resist. Over the last three years the company has endured three break-ins, the last of which involved five motorbikes valued at least £5,000 each being stolen. In addi...