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Linear announces fourth interactive dealer webinar

The webinar will provide an easy-to-follow guide for planning, promoting and executing events in the community Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces its fourth interactive dealer webinar. As part of Linear's online continuing education, Leveraging Local Events and Partnerships, will take place on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PST and provide an easy-to-follow guide for plannin...

DRS MICROSITE: DRS announces agreement with Cypress Semiconductor to manufacture uncooled infrared detectors

DRS will transfer its state-of-the-art Microbolometer technology for uncooled infrared detectors to Cypress for high-volume manufacturing DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, and Cypress Semiconductor Corp. recently announced that DRS will transfer its state-of-the-art Microbolometer technology for uncooled infrared detectors to Cypress for high-volume manufacturing. The proprietary production process, developed by the Network and Imaging Systems (NIS) divisio...

G4S Secure announces Tom Walton as Regional Director of Business Development

Tom Walton brings business, sales and training leadership experience to the job G4S Secure Solutions (USA) is proud to announce Tom Walton has joined the company as Regional Director of Business Development supporting the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Walton brings an extensive safety and security track record combined with impressive business, sales and training leadership experience to the job. “I am excited to be joining the world’s largest security solut...

Linear LLC adds Z-Wave products to its wireless and residential offering

Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the addition of Z-Wave products to its innovative line of wireless residential and commercial offerings.  As a result of purchasing certain assets from Advanced Control Technologies, Inc., Linear will begin to manufacture, sell and distribute a Z-Wave product line, which is a major step towards unifying appliances, lighting, other security systems, and more, into an integr...

CNL Software announces partnership with Senstar Corporation

Senstar will be able to provide customers with the option to use integrated PSIM solutions CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Senstar Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of perimeter intrusion detection sensors to provide integrated perimeter security solutions. For close to 30 years, Senstar’s perimeter intrusion detection products have...

Elpas announces new Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter, an active RIFD tag

Elpas, part of Tyco Security Products and a recognised global provider of RTLS Safety, Security and Visibility Solutions, announces the availability of its new Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter. The Man-Down Emergency Call Transmitter is a holster-worn Active RFID Tag which delivers wireless monitoring and tracking of lone workers, prison guards and security personnel who may be subject to attack or injury in high-risk workplace environments. The transmitter combines RF/IR/LF indoor RTLS tech...

Global Security Summit’s inaugural education programme to focus on logical and physical security solutions

This event for end users with security management responsibilities features a two-day educational programme With big names from the world of security, finance, Government and policing in attendance, Global Security Summit London (www.globalsecurity-summit.com) organisers UBM Live and Pro-Activ Publications have announced the inaugural show’s two-day, sector-driven education programme for 10-11 October 2012. This bespoke event for end users with security management and c...

Sean Ackroyd joins Harper Chalice Group as new Business Development Manager

Sean Ackroyd to boost UK sales for Harper's new perimeter intrusion detection systems Sean Ackroyd has joined Harper Chalice Group Limited to spear-head the UK sales of their FenceSecure and WallSecure™electronic perimeter intrusion detection systems. Sean has more than 25 years’ electronic security industry experience and has worked at all levels from installation engineer to Branch Manager. Graham Harper, Managing Director of Harper Chalice Group Limited stated,...

Texecom launches free online forum for customers and industry professionals

Texecom's forum will help keep customers updated with the latest developments from Texecom Texecom has launched a free online forum where customers and industry professionals can ask questions, discuss and learn about new developments from the company and within the security industry. Between the knowledge, experience and expertise of the company’s own staff and the community of security professionals, Texecom expects the new forum to offer an ideal platform for trouble...

AD Network Video wins Integrated Security Product of the Year category at IFSEC 2012

AD Network Video wins award for its FireVu integrated VSD solution AD Network Video - part of AD Group and sister company of Dedicated Micros– has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the prestigious IFSEC 2012 Security Industry Awards for its FireVu integrated VSD Solution which provides early detection and visual verification of smoke and fire for commercial buildings. “We are extremely pleased the FireVu Solution has received recognition...

Security systems integration specialists, Quadrant Security Group launches new look website

Website to have specifications for key sectors, such as transport, utilities and public space Security systems integration specialist Quadrant Security Group (QSG), part of Quadnetics Group, has launched a new look website designed to highlight the specific solutions available for key sectors – www.qsg.co.uk. ­ Professionals working in transport, utilities, public space, banking, high security, the commercial sector and for the police, will be able to visit their ow...

Honeywell welcomes NICI as authorised dealer for Commercial Security Systems

The programme is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access control Honeywell recently welcomed National Industrial Communications Inc. (NICI) as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The Winnipeg-based integrator provides a broad range of services including CCTV, nurse call systems, wandering patient alerts, access control, intercom and public address systems. Founded in 1998, the company has design...

Mul-T-Lock’s Watchlock padlock receives Physical Security Product of the Year at IFSEC 2012

The Physical Security Product of the Year category showcased the highest quality physical security products Mul-T-Lock UK is celebrating after the newly launched Watchlock intelligent high security padlock won Physical Security Product of the Year at this year’s IFSEC Security Industry Awards. The award winning Watchlock from Mul-T-Lock combines a high security padlock, GPS locating system and SIM card based communication technologies to provide real time event and loca...

CNL Software exhibits its IPSecurityCenter software at ISC West 2012

IPSecurityCenter facilitates collaboration between agencies and public/private partnerships CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, presented IPSecurityCenter, its award winning PSIM Software, in Booth 5035 at ISC West, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV from 28-30th March 2012. ISC West provides security professionals with a timely opportunity to organise their business and security product needs for 2012 and of...

SANS Institute organises webcasts to help SME's improve information security and reduce risk

   SANS' webcast series aims to empower SMEs to make good risk management decisions "Millions of small businesses assume that Information security is just too complex," explains Jim Herbeck, an instructor for the SANS Institute. "But by breaking down the complete process into smaller, bite sized chunks using the same best practice favoured by larger organisations, SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) should understand that having good information security is a very realist...

VIVOTEK launches user-friendly pan/tilt network camera for high-quality surveillance

VIVOTEK is releasing the next in its series of user-friendly pan/tilt network cameras, PT8133/33W, a newly improved, upgraded version of the PT7135/37. Designed to resemble an elegant, poised swan, the 1.0-Megapixel VIVOTEK PT8133/33W is only 100 mm in diameter and 120 mm tall, making for an aesthetically pleasing yet effective, high-quality surveillance solution in high definition. With flexible 350-degree pan and 125-degree tilt, the PT8133/33W offers users comprehensive control over a monito...

IP access control developer infinias names new manufacturer representative

Greater Midwest Marketing now represents infinias in northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin infinias, LLC announced the signing of Greater Midwest Marketing, Inc. as their manufacturer's representative for the territory consisting of the following states: northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. "We are pleased to have Greater Midwest Marketing representing infinas. With twenty years experience, Mark Coyle and the Greater Midwest Marketing team will provide innovative solutions...

AMG Systems introduces range of Power over Ethernet plus devices

AMG Systems is launching a new series of Ethernet products. The new products cover a range of single fibre media converter applications catering to projects where the number of fibres available are at a premium. The new products also include a series of Power over Ethernet plus devices (PoE+), including industrial and commercial PoE+ switches and media converters delivering 30 Watts per port, enough to power PTZ cameras. International Sales & Marketing Director of AMG Systems, Sara Bullock,...

infinias signs Premier Systems Group as its manufacturer's representative for Pacific Northwest

Premier Systems Group will represent infinias in Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Alaskainfinias, LLC recently announced the signing of Premier Systems Group as their manufacturer's representative for the territory consisting of the following states: Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska. "We are pleased to have Premier Systems Group representing infinas in the Pacific Northwest. Ed Alvarado, Erin Normile and David Anderson will offer innovative solutions and support to our...

Wavestore's recently launched VMS, Version 5, to be showcased at Intersec Expo 2012

Live camera images can be continually monitored by an operator"We have only just recently introduced  version 5 of the Wavestore VMS and Intersec 2012 will provide us with a great opportunity to demonstrate its full range of features to potential customers in what is strategically a very important region for Wavestore," said Chris Williams, Director of Wavestore. "V5 maintains the company's tradition of providing easy to use open platform video recording solutions,...

IMS Research publishes report on video content analysis in the world market

 The market for video surveillance devices with chargeable VCA is forecast to growDespite the continued penetration of "free" video content analysis (VCA) in video surveillance devices, the market for "chargeable" VCA applications will continue to grow quickly. This is one finding from a recently published IMS Research report entitled "The World Market for Video Content Analysis in Security & Business Intelligence Applications". It forecasts that the m...

Security and Safety Technologies XVII International Forum set to take place in February 2012

 Security and Safety Technologies XVII caters for the security community in RussiaSecurity and Safety Technologies XVII International Forum (SST Moscow) is the major event for exhibitors, visitors, purchasers and government officials involved in the security community in Russia, introduces a dedicated promotional campaign for new security products, services, brands, and installations. Multiple opportunities are available for all the exhibitors. The SST will take place February 14-...

Andrew Davidson joins CitySync's security division

 Andrew Davidson's experience in the CCTV and security market is greatly valued by CitySync CitySync, leaders in ANPR solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Davidson as National Account Manager. Andrew Davidson comes from an electronic engineering background. He served an apprenticeship with Thorn EMI and worked there as a senior service technician for seven years. Since then, Andrew has worked in the security industry for the past fifteen years in system design and s...

Hikvision reaches No.5 in the 2011 A&S Security 50 market survey

 Hikvision are constantly developing more sophisticated products for the surveillance marketHikvision, a world leading supplier of surveillance products and solutions, soared to No.5 from last year's No.10 place in A&S 2011 Security 50, a market survey based on the worldwide security industry leaders' revenue figures from the previous fiscal year. Hikvision's five-place progress dramatically demonstrates its development by leaps and bounds for year 2010, with the stupendous sa...

ADT’s innovative HR strategy is recognised in the security industry

The security industry recognises ADT Fire & Security as a European leaderADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of fire and security solutions, has received a prestigious “Inspiration in HR Award” from specialist security recruiters SSR® Personnel at the 2011 Security Excellence Awards.  This award commends ADT’s development and implementation of initiatives to improve employee engagement, all within a short-space of time.Channelling feedback from...

Secutech 2012 set to attract 560 exhibitors

 Secutech 2012 will showcase a  surveillance line-up of lenses, cameras, video servers, NVRs and DVRs Running from 18 - 20 April 2012 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Taiwan, Secutech, Asia's leading security exhibition is expecting more than 560 exhibitors to showcase their latest electronic security, components of security, fire & safety and information security products and technologies.The three-day show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd an...

Hikvision announces contract renewal of Chongqing project to upgrade and expand existing security systems

 HIkvision will continue offering their expertise in security for safe city construction in other parts of ChinaHikvision, a world's leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce that it has recently entered into contract renewal of Chongqing's safe city program with the total investment of the contracts reached to 1.2 billion US dollars (RMB 7.7 billion). Since last November Hikvision was appointed as general contractor of Chongqing's safe city progr...

NICE recognised with award for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport PSIM Implementation

 To enhance safety and security Armstrong International Airport employs numerous security systemsNICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that it has been recognised as an honorable mention winner in the Security Technology Executive (STE) Magazine Innovation Awards for its work on the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport PSIM implementation. NICE was recognised, along with Armstrong International Airport and system integrator Johnson Controls, for their innovative implementation o...

Southwest Microwave to deliver Intelligent Perimeter Solutions Seminars around UK

 The seminars will give attendees the opportunity to discuss perimeter security project requirementsLeading perimeter security systems provider Southwest Microwave Ltd. announces the expansion of their global intrusion detection seminar program with three UK-based Intelligent Perimeter Solutions Seminars in November. These highly-informative free sessions will showcase the latest-generation INTREPID™intelligent detection system, a multi-technology sensor suite equipped to address toda...

BSIA to advise firms about growing security negligence and its implications at the TWM exhibition

Many public and private firms still do not have procedures in place to destroy vital information The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be using the forthcoming Total Workplace Management (TWM) exhibition at London Olympia (11-12 October) to advise facilities managers on Information Destruction (ID) best practice and to underline the growing security, and financial, implications for organisations who fail to take rigorous and timely steps to dispose of their data. Sadly from t...

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