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 Milestone Systems is now recognised for Continued Education Credits by BICSI  Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is now recognised for Continued Education Credits (CECs) by BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International, Inc.), a professional association supporting the information technology systems industry covering voice, data, electronic safety & security, and audio & video technologies.BICSI provides information,...

Moxa is pleased to introduce the DIN-Rail PT-508/510 series of IEC 61850-3 substation switches. Tailored for the power utility industry, the PT-508/510 series switches provide the highest level of reliability and availability for substation communications thanks to tough EMI immunity, a -40 to 85°C operating temperature range, and redundant features that tackle specific needs and requirements found in power substations. In addition, the switches support Moxa Turbo Chain, a highly resilie...

A key task for Roberts will be to enhance Elmdene's innovative security product portfolioInnovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Justin Roberts as Sales and Marketing Director.Justin is an extremely accomplished sales and marketing professional. He brings with him over 20 years experience in the security sector gained through roles spanning technical support, are...

Napolitano wil receive the Fred. V Morrone 9/11 Memorial AwardThe Security Industry Association (SIA) and the InterPort Police-International Association of Airport & Seaport Police will honour Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Janet Napolitano at the Security Week Gala on November 2, 2011 in New York City. Napolitano will receive the Fred V. Morrone 9/11 Memorial Award in recognition of her leadership and efforts to protect the country from threats that range from te...

 Aperio wireless locks integrate with RS2's powerful Access It! line of access control softwareASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, and RS2 Technologies, a technology-driven manufacturer of cutting-edge access management hardware and software, announce the integration of RS2 Technologies with ASSA ABLOY'S range of Aperio™ wireless locks. Aperio wireless locks integrate with RS2's powerful Access It!® line of access control software, which includes Access It...

The acquisition will strengthen Tyco's security products portfolioTyco International Ltd. announced recently that it has reached an agreement to acquire Visonic Ltd., a global developer and manufacturer of electronic security systems and components, for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition will strengthen the wireless product and technology portfolio and market presence of the Tyco Security Products business in the intrusion security market. Visonic is a leader in developing adva...

  Lien will work with the PSIA Board to develop strategies that maintain the organisation's leadership positionThe Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA), a global consortium of physical security providers focused on promoting the interoperability of IP-enabled devices, recently announced it has elected Larry Lien of Proximex as its new Chairman and Marine Drive of Honeywell as Vice Chairman."We are pleased to have two extremely strong individuals help lead our initiat...

  The Securing New Ground Conference will be held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on 1-2 November 2011 The 16th annual Securing New Ground Conference, hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is a unique forum bringing together leading investors, executives and end users in the security industry. Held this year 1-2 November at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, the conference focuses on the business of security and on identifying business trends and oppor...

  Steven Roth will receive the award at 2011 Security Week Gala on 2 November 2011Steven Roth, CEO, Tri-Ed/Northern Video has been unanimously selected as the 2011 Lippert Award winner by a panel of past award recipients. The George R. Lippert Memorial Award, which was first presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) in 1989, recognises outstanding contributions to SIA and the security industry.A former member of the SIA board of directors, Roth began his career in the a...

  Sam will be responsible for enhancing Elmdene's footprint in key vertical markets and boosting exportsInnovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Sam Ward as one of its Regional Sales Managers.Sam brings a wealth of relevant industry experience to this position. He joins Elmdene from Apollo Fire Detectors where he spent the past 14 years. In addition to his sa...

State Policy Digest will help SIA members become more aware of state policiesThe Security Industry Association (SIA) launched a new quarterly publication, State Policy Digest, which will provide a review of the previous quarter's state legislative proposals, activities and trends impacting the electronic and physical security industry.State Policy Digest will help SIA members become more aware of state policies that impact their business and SIA's involvement with those issues. The publication...

 The new 6000sqf headquarters feature better communications and transport infrastructureReliance High-Tech has announced the opening of their new 6000sqf headquarters in Winnersh, Reading.  The move from the existing offices in Chessington supports both the recent and anticipated growth of the organisation while also providing a stronger head office facility.  The new location is closer to key technology partners and also offers improved communications and transport infrastructure...

 Code-It is designed to enable conveniently controlled access to a doorMul-T-Lock UK has launched a dedicated website to provide latest news and information, alongside installation guidance for its innovative Code-It handle.Code-It is a novel door handle, with integrated electronic security, designed to enable conveniently controlled access to a door, without the need for any secondary locking unit.Says Matt Rice, Marketing Manager for Mul-T-Lock UK: "With so many professionals now he...

  Q1 Labs will implement its QRadar Security Intelligence platform in CSIT's research lab Q1 Labs, the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, announced that it has become a member and official partner of the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This further demonstrates Q1 Labs' commitment to European security intelligence markets and builds on the company's existing European efforts out of its distribution, R&D, sales a...

  The five-year agreement ensures hosting of systems integration tradeshow in the Netherlands until 2016Integrated Systems Events is delighted to confirm that it has signed a new five-year contract with Amsterdam RAI for the hosting of the Integrated Systems Europe exhibition. The contract will run from 2012 until 2016, inclusive."Our previous contract with the RAI was due to expire next year, but we have decided to renew early in order to provide a clear business path for ou...

  D&K Deutschland teams up with designer and manufacturer of smart card technology - LEGIC Identsystems D&K Deutschland, system integrator and leading provider of contactless identification credentials is a new partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd. The company thus extends its product and service portfolio to one of the world's leading smart card technologies in the field of contactless personal identification. End users will benefit from a technology in their access con...

 SIA releases document whioch focuses on increasing coordination between groups to achieve best resultsFor the past several years, stakeholders have shown interest in how the various standards and specification developing organizations within the electronic physical security industry relate to each other. Recently, SIA Standards has attempted to address this issue by reaching out to other groups and discussing ways in which we can harmonize our efforts to deliver an outcome that is benefici...

Gallagher took pleasure in the success at IFSEC, with award-winning Aperio™ being a part of itGallagher enjoyed great success at this year's IFSEC, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY's innovative locking technology, the award-winning Aperio™. As well as releasing the new Gallagher access reader range visitors to the Gallagher stand were able to view Aperio™ locking technology, named Integrated Security Product of the Year at this year's IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Th...

Videx CyberLock provides electronic access and key control nearly anywhere a mechanical lock is present. Retrofitting existing lock hardware is as simple as removing a mechanical lock's key-cylinder and replacing it with the CyberLock electronic cylinder. CyberLock electronic locks, smart padlocks, and programmable keys offer a variety of solutions that can quickly provide the physical security and key control an organisation needs.CyberLock provides tight control of overall access as each perso...

MIPS represents the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to the Russian market The 17th edition of MIPS (Moscow International Exhibition Protection, Security and Fires Safety) confirmed its position as the largest and most well established exhibition for the security industry in Eastern Europe and Russia, in a market that has recovered well from the economic crisis. MIPS represented the latest security and fire safety technologies and solutions available to...

Videx has released a new catalogue that is packed with helpful information on CyberLock electronic locks and smart padlocks. The catalog is FREE and includes an instructive CD on electronic lock and key technology. CyberLock brings electronic access control and audit tracking to mechanical locks simply by removing the lock’s cylinder and replacing it with a CyberLock electronic cylinder. The catalog covers just about everything you’ve wanted to know about this type of access technolo...

Elmdene International Limited won the award in the 'Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year' at IFSEC 2011Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC – is celebrating after its unique Merlin MGD-S Graffiti Detector won the award in the 'Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year' category in the prestigious IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards, held last Monday night...

The CyberLock system of electronic locks and programmable keys gives parking operators control over when and by whom collections can be made. Operators can quickly have access control and auditing at their single- and multi-space parking meters by retrofitting each meter's mechanical lock cylinder with a CyberLock electronic cylinder. The protection of cash is a primary consideration and CyberLock's audit reporting makes the system very powerful. Each time the electronic key opens a lock, a r...

 Aperio is a new technology to upgrade mechanical doors and wirelessly connect to the Symmetry Access Control systemG4S Technology is pleased to announce the integration of their market leading Symmetry Security Management software with the ASSA ABLOY Aperio range of wireless online locks. The integration between Aperio and Symmetry enables security and IT managers to conveniently and cost effectively replace existing manual locks and increase the number of doors that can be monitored.Aperi...

 Mayflex and Paxton join hands as partners; Mayflex will supply Paxton innovative security productsMayflex, the distributor of electronic security, cabling infrastructure and networking products, partners with access control market leaders, Paxton, for winning formula.Access control designers and manufacturers, Paxton, will now supply their innovative security products through Mayflex, following a new partnership which launches at the IFSEC show in Birmingham from 16th May. Paxton's leading...

  John Sayer, Project Support Team Manager at Samsung John Sayer has been appointed the Manager of Samsung's recently formed Project Support Team.John has worked within the electronic security industry for over twenty years, during which time he has performed product management and pre and post sales support roles whilst with Cardkey, Johnson Controls and Maxxess Systems. John's understanding of IP network based security systems includes the design and implementation of video surveill...

  PulseSecure™ PROTECTOR HVLV perimeter security system passes 8 month weather test and makes it to IFSEC Harper Chalice's PulseSecure PROTECTOR HVLV perimeter security system recently judged to be the UK's most secure will be on show at IFSEC, on Harper Chalice's stand E9 in Hall 3.In independent UK Government trials at the end of 2010 the PulseSecure™ PROTECTOR Enhanced fully monitored electrified power fencing system was confirmed as the most secure and stable...

  SeeView and Alvarion team up to offer hybrid wireless video surveillance in the U.S.  SeeView Security, Inc. (SeeView) announced today that it has teamed up with global leader in Broadband Wireless Access Alvarion, to offer hybrid wireless video surveillance systems to the federal government market in North America. SeeView's solutions consist of IP-based surveillance camera systems combined with Alvarion's industry leading broadband wireless systems to offer the Federal Governm...

 Raul Calderon now promoted as the Senior Vice President Marketing is with Arecont Vision since 2007Arecont Vision has hired a new sales manager in an important Northwest United States territory and has promoted two executives to new positions in marketing and partner relations.Raul Calderon is now Senior Vice President of Marketing. He joined Arecont Vision in 2007 as Vice President of Strategic Relations and transitioned to Vice President of Marketing. Throughout his 20-year career in the...

 Mayflex the cabling, network and security solution distributor has been voted as the best distributorMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor, has been voted as 'Distributor of the Year' in the Comms Expo Awards 2011. The nominees and winners of the awards were all voted for, by the readers of Netcomms Europe Magazine, who were given the chance to vote on the Netcomms website. Mayflex was picked by the majority as the best distributor, s...