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Avigilon announces Q3/2014 financial results

Avigilon delivered another record sales quarter in Q3, underpinned by particularly strong growth in the U.S. and EMEA Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Third Quarter 2014 financial highlights Record quarterly revenue, gross margin...

MOBOTIX wins in another patent dispute against e-Watch

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted MOBOTIX’s request MOBOTIX Corp. was once again successful in a patent dispute with San Antonio, Texas-based e-Watch Inc. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted MOBOTIX Corp.’s request and determined that all challenged claims of U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,023,913, 7,228,429 and 7,733,371 are not patentable. MOBOTIX Corp.’s success story in the patent dispute against e-Watch Inc. continues. In August 2...

Direct Recruiters welcomes Aaron Kutz as Project Manager for its electronic/security practice area

Aaron is responsible for developing new business opportunities and recruiting top talent Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), Executive Recruitment and Staffing Firm, has named Aaron Kutz as the Project Manager to lead the expansion of our Electronic/Security Practice Area. Aaron is responsible for developing new business opportunities as well as recruiting top talent for companies that sell Physical/Electronic Security technologies. He will focus on senior level positions across s...

Exacq Technologies enhances exacqVision Z-Series hybrid and IP camera recorders

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has released an update to its exacqVision Z-Series line of hybrid and IP camera recorders. These purpose-built network video recorders (NVR) feature higher performance, reliability and capacity at a lower cost for enterprise video surveillance deployments. The enhanced exacqVision Z-Series recorders offer new robust options creating a performance-optimised solution for demanding applications. These recorders continuously r...

Christie presents its surveillance and security solutions at Canada’s SecureTech 2014

Christie will showcare flat panels, the Phoenix open content management platform, and Brio Team+ system Christie®, a world leader in creating and sharing the world’s best visual and audio experiences with versatile and cost-effective solutions for mission-critical communications, performance, and reliability, is bringing its surveillance and security solutions to SecureTech 2014, Canada’s only all-encompassing public safety, emergency management, and security s...

Pelco by Schneider Electric strengthens relationship with Avaya to deliver IP video surveillance solutions

This global alliance partnership will enable deeper collaboration on technology development and interoperability Pelco by Schneider Electric recently announced that they are strengthening their relationship with Avaya to deliver superior performance and simplicity to IP video security and surveillance customers. This global alliance partnership will enable deeper collaboration on technology development and interoperability, providing customers with an easy-to-install, easy-to-...

ONVIF hosts its 11th Developers Plugfest in Dusseldorf, Germany

The 2014 Developers’ Plugfest was held in conjunction with Security Essen ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its 11th Developers’ Plugfest September 29-October 1 in Dusseldorf, Germany. With record numbers of interoperability implementations and multiple testings of ONVIF conformant video, access control and edge devices, this year’s Developers’ Plugfest was the most fruitful in ONVIF&rsq...

Security products distributor TRI-ED releases 2014-2015 IP product catalogue

The new 100 page catalogue showcases a broad range of products from over 50 of the industry’s leading IP manufacturers TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the release of its 2014-2015 IP Product Catalogue, available at all branches throughout the U.S. and Canada. Dedicated exclusively to all things IP, the 100 page catalogue showcases a broad range of products from over 50 of the industry’s leading IP manufacturers. The dramatically increasing deman...

Genetec president Pierre Racz wins EY 2014 Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Pierre Racz wins EY's 2014 Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year in the Technology and Communications Category Pierre Racz, president of Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, was named EY's 2014 Québec Entrepreneur of the Year in the Technology and Communications Category. The EY Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates the contribution and spirit of entrepreneurs everywhere. The Canadian program is in its 21st year of honouring the country’s...

Arecont Vision appoints John Voyatzis as Director of Sales for Canada

John Voyatzis has over 10 years’ experience with security and surveillance technologies Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that John Voyatzis has joined the company as Director of Sales for Canada. Voyatzis will apply his extensive industry experience to support Arecont Vision® customers, integrators, and technology partners, while generating new business to further grow Arecont Vision®’s presence...

Talkaphone introduces latest compact Voice over IP call stations for front door entry, gates, and other applications

Talkaphone has introduced compact Voice over IP call stations for front door entry, gates, and other applications where both space-savings and security are desired. The new VOIP-200 Series call stations feature a contemporary new design and IP66 weather rating for tough environments. Talkaphone’s high quality speaker and microphone components along with a proprietary audio enhancement algorithm offer the best sound clarity in the industry. This combination of performance and contemporary...

Dahua Ultra HD IPC-HF81200E 4K network camera released

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced its first 4K network camera IPC-HF81200E, marching into UHD (Ultra HD) era. 4K network camera Actually, 4K is not a new word, especially to the consumer electronics market, and now it has penetrated to video surveillance industry. Defined and approved by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a 4K camera should offer resolution at 3840 x 2160 with high co...

MOBOTIX Corp. wins patent infringement lawsuit against e-Watch Inc.

Chief U.S. District Judge Fred Bierydismissed the patent infringementlawsuit filed against MOBOTIX Chief U.S. District Judge Fred Biery dismissed the patent infringement lawsuit filed by San Antonio, Texas-based e-Watch Inc. against MOBOTIX Corp. The judgement was entered shortly after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) had determined, upon MOBOTIX Corp’s request, that one of four patents asserted in the patent infringement lawsuit is not patentable. More inte...

Tyco Security Products hosts educational technology events in Spain

The events allowed participants tomeet with representatives fromTyco Security Products brands Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, recently conducted a series of technology events in Spain. The multi-day sessions hosted in late September and October provided educational opportunities to dealers, integrators, monitoring stations and their customers on both current products and n...

Hikvision DS-2CD2Q10FD-IW 1MP Mini IR PT network camera boosts Easy IP solution range

Hikvision’s range of Easy IP solutions is boosted with the launch of a sophisticated infrared pan & tilt IP camera. The DS-2CD2Q10FD-IW 1MP Mini IR PT network camera is in compact size yet features HD720p real-time video with motorised pan and tilt. The discrete housing also incorporates a built-in microphone and speaker, an SD card slot supporting on-board storage of up to 64 GB, a 100 MB/sec Ethernet interface plus Wi-Fi connectivity. Despite its compact size, the Mini IR PT camera...

CEM Systems releases 6.9 version of its AC2000 suite of access control and security management software

CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco recently announced the release of version 6.9 of the AC2000 suite of access control and security management software. This new version of the software offers improved security features and increases the performance of the AC2000 software suite including AC2000, AC2000 Airport and AC2000 Lite. “AC2000 is an integrated security management system that is designed with the customer in mind, providing flexible solutions that help...

HDcctv Alliance to host technology and product gallery at Security China 2014

The first certified HDcctv 2.0-compliant products will be shown by Dahua and Shany Surveillance video standards organisation the HDcctv Alliance will host a technology and product Gallery at Security China 2014, in Beijing October 28-31. The first certified HDcctv 2.0-compliant products will be shown by Dahua and Shany. Intersil and Semtech will demonstrate long-reach solutions considered for the HDcctv DT 3.0 standard. The HDcctv 2.0 standards – ratified in February 20...

SeeTec and BCDVideo enter into technology partnership

The joint solution of SeeTec's Cayuga and BCDVideo recording servers offer customers a powerful and reliable system SeeTec AG and BCDVideo, a global manufacturer of high-performance IP recording systems for the video surveillance market, announced their technology partnership for SeeTec's Cayuga and the BCDVideo product family. As both companies are leading in their segment the cooperation provides high standard for video surveillance projects of any size. Since the year 2000...

OnSSI recruits Tim Brand as Regional Manager for Southeast US

Tim Brand has extensive experience in business development and channel management OnSSI announces the appointment of Tim Brand as Regional Manager for the Southeast. He brings extensive experience in business development and channel management to the OnSSI sales team and will be instrumental in ensuring growth of OnSSI’s leading Ocularis platform in the region. “Tim is a talented professional with an exceptional ability to understand technology, strategy and the n...

Vanderbilt to acquire Siemens' Security Product Business

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Security Products business, part of the Siemens’ Building Technologies Division. The business will be renamed Vanderbilt International. Security industry veteran Joseph J. Grillo will be Managing Director, working from the new operational headquarters in Germany.The acquisition will significantly boost Vanderbilt&...

IP Security Reps announces two new promotions adding to its leadership team

IPSR names Brandon Herr and Ryan Glass as partners who will be assuming roles in providing direction and leadership IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), the premier security manufacturer’s representative firm, recently announced two new promotions adding to its leadership team. IPSR has named Brandon Herr and Ryan Glass as partners who will be assuming substantial roles in providing direction and leadership to the company. Both parties have extensive management experience and h...

Hikvision and Western Digital host joint video surveillance seminar in Dubai

The seminar was held to promote Hikvision’s Turbo HD Analogue Solution and Western Digital’s Purple hard drives Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, hosted a joint seminar with Western Digital, the leading supplier of hard drives, at the Ramada Hotel in Dubai on September 18. The seminar was held to promote the latest technologies from both companies: Hikvision’s Turbo HD Analogue Solution and WD’s...

Hikvision offers DS-2CD2T series of megapixel cameras with infrared gain glass for small and medium enterprises

Homes, offices and small-to-medium enterprises are set to benefit from the addition of Hikvision’s advanced EXIR Bullet network cameras to its easy IP solution line-up. The DS-2CD2T series of 2- and 3-megapixel cameras feature high-performance LED light sources and a revolutionary rectangular lens for seamless HD formatting but now boast Infrared Gain Glass for ultimate light transmittance and unparalleled levels of night-time surveillance. The DS-2CD2T series also features 3D DNR and DWD...

Wavestore and Ogier Electronics enter into technology partnership

The partnership has resulted in Wavestore and Ogier’s solutions being specified together for video surveillance projects The technology partnership recently established by Wavestore and Ogier Electronics, has resulted in the two British companies' respective solutions being specified together, for video surveillance projects networked using Ogier’s microwave transmission solutions. Over the last 20 years Ogier Electronics has achieved considerable worldwide succes...

Meyertech to demonstrate FUSION-Eclipse video management software at Milipol 2014 in Qatar

Meyertech will be providing daily demonstrations of its new FUSION-Eclipse video management software Meyertech, the leading British developer of ONVIF VMS, will be attending the Milipol 2014 event in Qatar at the Doha Exhibition Centre. During the course of the event Meyertech will be providing daily demonstrations of its new FUSION-Eclipse video management software. The focus of the demonstration will be ONVIF Interoperability. As the leading British developer of ONVIF...

Vicon names Bret McGowan as Senior Vice-President Sales for the Americas, Far East and Western Africa

Bret joined Vicon over 20 years ago as a marketing analyst and has since held many positions Vicon Industries, Inc. designer and producer of video security systems and high-performance IP cameras, recently announced that as part of the ongoing integration of IQinVision, Bret McGowan has been named Senior Vice-President Sales for the Americas, Far East and Western Africa, taking responsibility for the combined sales organisation. Bret joined Vicon over 20 years ago as a marketi...

Pelco by Schneider Electric announces appointment of Kim Loy as Vice President of Marketing

As Vice President of Marketing, KimLoy will drive strategic marketinginitiatives on a global level  Pelco by Schneider Electric announced the appointment of Kim Loy to the role of Vice President of Marketing for the Pelco Video Line of Business. In this role, Loy will drive strategic marketing initiatives on a global level in support of the company’s continued investment and commitment to its Pelco IP video surveillance solutions. "Kim has a great de...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) calls for increased engagement in CCTV standards development

The BSIA has outlined a numberof changes which are set to affectthe CCTV landscape Rapid development in the field of CCTV standards and regulation has prompted the British Security Industry Association to call for increased engagement by industry practitioners in standards committees and working groups. In a letter to business leaders in the CCTV sector, the BSIA’s Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, outlines a number of forthcoming changes set to a...

Security division of Oncam Technologies - Oncam continues Asian expansion with Delhi office opening

Oncam Technologies CEO FirasBashee said there is no better placethan India to launch new technology Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies, formally launched its regional office in India at an event held on 14th October at the British High Commissioner's residence in Delhi. The following day, representatives from more than 120 leading businesses, as well as local dignitaries, attended a technology seminar there, which showcased Oncam’s award-winning...

LILIN North America joins D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point program

The partnership enhances the MVP program by providing LILIN's product library to D-Tools system integrator users D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, announced recently that LILIN North America has officially joined the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program. LILIN is a global manufacturer of IP video cameras, recording devices, and software. Now, D-Tools SIX users will be able to utilise immediate, free access to the entire database of...

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