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EverFocus Electronics Corporation is proud to announce that Joe Troiano has been appointed as the company's new Vice President of Sales. As the new VP of Sales, Troiano says, "EverFocus is the leader in high-quality and affordable CCTV equipments.  EverFocus' major advantage over other competitors is that we are a true manufacturer of CCTV products.  With this advantage, we are able to maintain cutting edge technologies and high standards of quality on every product...

Whatever the critics in the tabloid press may say, with their all too frequent references to ‘1984' and ‘Big Brother', the British public continue to demonstrate a positive attitude towards this technology.Certainly, the consensus of the people I meet, whatever their background, is that the only individuals who have anything to fear from CCTV are the criminals themselves.  It is encouraging therefore to see this upbeat response reiterated in research which speaks to peop...

Bosch installs systems for video surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, as well as for access control. The National Bank of Hungary awarded the contract for the installation and operation of the security systems for the new Logistics Centre to Robert Bosch Kft. Building Security Branch.  Bosch had previously designed the mechanic and electronic security systems of the Logistics Centre; conclusion of the contract was reached after completion of phase I. "All functions rel...

A new LEGIC based all-in-one-card system with many different applications has been installed at PwC Trust combined with added value PricewaterhouseCoopers, the renowned and trustworthy partner to multinational groups, public institutions, SMEs and private individuals, provides global solutions in the fields of financial accounting, audits, financial and legal advice, and management consultancy. State of the art offices at the centralised site The trust that its clients place in it, has posit...

Croma Photobase has recently completed the rollout of its Touch & Go biometric security system to 13 cash deposit centres around the UK for a major financial institution.  The sale reflects increased acceptance within the banking industry that biometric solutions are now reliable and sophisticated enough to operate at business critical sites. Touch & Go (T&G) is a scaleable security platform.  The recent release adds active/passive tag technologies for monitoring and track...

Intercom specialist Complus Teltronic Ltd will be exhibiting systems that can integrate with car park equipment such as entry/exit barriers, security offices (on-site and remote), mobile radios, CCTV installations and POF machines at Parkex 2007.Of particular note are the new intercom devices for roadside parking meters that offer a choice of GSM or IP links to a central parking control office.  By providing the means for immediate verbal communication with the control office, it's expe...

CEM AC2000 SE® system secures Europe's largest urban tunnelTyco Fire & Security has announced it has completed a major contract to provide a comprehensive and fully integrated security management solution for the prestigious Dublin Port Tunnel, Ireland.  The solution to secure one of the largest tunnels of its kind in Europe incorporates the highly secure CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) access control system.  Installed by ADT Ireland, AC2000 SE not only provides the tunne...

Employees at Dowshu Electronica Ltd, the world's leading manufacturer of 32 and 64 channel DVRs, presented their top sales manager with a remarkable award this month.  In recognition of his outstanding sales performance in 2006, Paul Green, Northern area sales manager, received a framed and signed photograph of the Liverpool FC team.Paul, a life long Liverpool fan, explained, "The picture is of the team when they won the FA Cup final against West Ham last year, shown holding the tr...

Dowshu, the world's leading 32 and 64 channel DVR manufacturer is pleased to welcome its new team member, Ed Kohut.  Ed is now the company's technical services manager and brings 20 years of security installation experience to the post.Ed, a keen motor sports enthusiast, has a long career in security engineering and technical support, working previously for security integration companies Keyway Security Systems Ltd and Pointer Ltd.  His product, technical, IT and network knowle...

After twelve months of intensive engineering trials, Iarnród Éireann has approved the COE X-NET® MPEG4 video codec system for rail level crossing surveillance across the country.  Each system delivers high quality real-time images to the operation centre and is a critical element in the management of the many remote crossings on the rail system.COE Group Plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, has many years' experience of designing and manu...

ProSYS FreeCom includes Integrated IP and GSM/GPRS dual path communication from within the main box, a system that will be showcased at IFSEC 2007.RISCO Group, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions, is launching its ProSYS FreeCom Integrated Security System and Signalling Solution in the UK.  ProSYS FreeCom is a landmark to fully Integrated Security and Dual-Path IP and GPRS communication solution, as it provides a complete end-to-end solution from the protected premises to...

When it comes to traffic cameras, the perennial question is are they in place to enhance safety by restricting speed or merely to generate revenue?I have long been of the opinion that if safety is the primary selection criteria, then digital systems such as SPECS cameras, which look at average speed over a distance, are the way forward.  There can be no denying the immediate impact of such cameras.Recently, while travelling on a four mile stretch of the M6 motorway where this type of system...

Chiron Technology has recruited a high profile industry figure to head up its newly formed security subsidiary.  Keith Donovan joins Chiron IP Security Ltd from his role as MD of Visonic UK, with a brief to further expand the applications for Chiron's Iris alarms-over-IP system and related equipment.Donovan's wide market experience includes engineering, sales and marketing with businesses including Chubb Group, using his electronic/engineering background and business management skil...

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.

In this article, Mike Bluestone considers the challenges facing internal auditors in light of the recent scourges of terrorism, binge drinking and drug use, and proposes eight principles of security. Internal auditors are inevitably engaged in an ongoing challenge to uncover intellectual wrongdoing of varying kinds.  The 'fail-safe' measures practised and implemented by them frequently reveal failings and intentional wrong doing - by employees and others - in both the public...

IIPSEC again proved to be the developing platform for the rapidly increasing IP market with a busy conference, expanding education programme and exhibition.Yet again IIPSEC proved the need for a ‘focused technology' and ‘market education event' is strong as visitors traveled from far and wide to see the latest in IP and Network related security solutions.The event can justifiably boast that the quality of both visitors and technical expertise casts a shadow over more traditional hosp...

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...

SCA Packaging is a leading provider in Europe of customer-specific packaging solutions with emphasis on state-of-the-art design and local service close to customer facilities.  SCA Aylesford is part of the Southern Region of SCA Packaging UK & Ireland and supplies industries such as consumer goods, produce, fmcg (fast moving consumer goods).  All products are produced from renewable and recyclable materials.  The Aylesford plant was opened in 1930 and the site also includes th...

The Client CMP Information is the UK-headquartered professional media division of United Business Media plc.  Operating in the UK and Europe, CMPi's products include magazines, exhibitions, conferences, awards, directories and websites, targeted at business professionals across a range of markets.  CMPi's magazines reach over 660,000 readers directly through subscription and controlled circulation.  CMPi has approximately 900 employees in the UK and Europe and in 2004 had revenue...

The Mission The increasing risk of attacks and vandalism affects carpark users and operators equally. Carpark operators want to ensure maximum security.  A round-the-clock functional monitoring solution is required: a solution that builds on existing infrastructure and is at the same time economical to implement, with the possibility of a digital recording method, with uninterrupted recording and ease of use. According to a poll conducted by a market-research agency, the s...

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...