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Mayflex awarded Mobotix top UK ‘Distributor of the Year’

Mayflex - the cabling infrastructure, networking and security solutions distributor has been recognised as the top UK distributor for the second year running by Mobotix.  Mobotix manufacture hi-res digital cameras that are world renowned for their quality when compared with traditional CCTV offerings.The award was presented at this year's annual Mobotix sales conference, which was held at Heythrop Park, Oxon on the 5th June.  The conference was aimed at Mobotix installers and distribut...

Paxton Access appoints Philipp Stevens as Area Sales Manager for Western Germany

The UK's leading access control manufacturer Paxton Access is pleased to announce the appointment of Philipp Stevens as Area Sales Manager for Western-Germany.  Philipp will be located in Krefeld and will be the point of contact for installation companies in the postcode regions 3 (excluding 39), 4 and 5.  He will help with the specification and installation of Compact, Switch2 and Net2 access control, as well as providing installer training.Under the guidance of Bernd Rehorn, German S...

Outstanding growth expected in the near future for Mobotix

In a market segment where analogue technology is quickly being replaced by IP video systems, Mobotix, a leading international manufacturer of digital, high-resolution and network-based video security systems, has far better growth prospects than most of its competitors since Mobotix decided not to offer any standard IP cameras, but to focus exclusively on high-resolution, complete systems. In the decentralised system structure established years ago by Mobotix, the intelligence resides in th...

Bosch and NetApp join together to expand video surveillance storage portfolio

Bosch Security Systems and NetApp have formed a global partnership.  Under terms of the signed agreement, Bosch will sell and support co-branded NetApp storage devices as part of its CCTV portfolio.  Bosch Security Systems is a worldwide acting company for security systems, NetApp is a creator of innovative storage and data management solutions.  The agreement is a strategic move anticipating continued rapid development of the IP video surveillance market."...

Raytec's review of IFSEC 2008

Following another year of increased demand for Raytec's Adaptive Illumination™ and energy efficient products, Raytec had its most successful IFSEC to date.  It saw more new product launches, more stand space and more visitors than ever before.  Raytec would like to thank everyone who visited us at IFSEC 2008 and who attended the two free seminars hosted by Raytec.IP Lighting:  PoE enabled, the IP Lighting series is available in both RAYMAX Infra-Red and RAYMAX White-Light.&n...

Axis and its IT consultant partners present industry seminar inside Wembley Stadium

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, staged a seminar for its Axis Architecture and Engineering (A&E) program partners at the new Wembley Stadium on 17th April 2008.  Axis A&E partners consultants are involved in specifying security systems and attended the seminar to discover more about how large IP-surveillance projects are planned and implemented. The iconic new Wembley Stadium provided a dramatic backdrop for Axis' latest A&E program semin...

Siemens' energy saving focus at IFSEC 2008

Siemens access control and building automation combines to bring significant savings on energy bills. A focus for Siemens Building Technologies at IFSEC 2008 was the company's Corporate Social Responsibility programme and particularly ways in which Siemens are addressing the reduction of energy usage An example on the stand was a recent project in Rotterdam in which Siemens Building Technologies combined access control with the management of heating and lighting using Siemens SiPass and Synco pr...

Senstar unveils its new name and logo

Senstar, a world leader in perimeter intrusion detection technology recently unveiled a new name and logo to reflect a fresh, 21st century image."It was time for a change - our name and look was dated and needed a revamp," said ompany president Brian Rich.  "All of our sales and marketing materials were under review and needed updating, so it was an ideal time to rethink our name, brand and logo."The logo, in which the letters are composed of a newer more modern fon...

Fibre Optech take the lead as UK distributor of GE Fibre products

Fibre Optech, the distributor of physical security and cabling solutions for the security and communication markets is the leading distributor of fibre products for GE Security Fibre Communications for the second consecutive year.The GE fibre range for GE Security offers customers a world leading partner for the manufacture of fibre optic and UTP transmission products covering both analogue and IP offerings for the security, broadcast, industrial and transportation industries.The Fibre Optech se...

Axis Security re-launch signals a new period of significant growth

Axis Security, one of London and the City's fastest growing security service providers, is to embark on a major new growth strategy following the appointment of a new Managing Director and the recruitment of a proven senior management team.Jonathan Levine, who has been in the security industry for more than 20 years most recently with First Security, has taken over as Managing Director and been joined by four of his former senior management colleagues, David Mundell, John FitzPatrick, Neil Ames...

Visimetrics strengthens its sales force

Specialist recording and storage systems manufacturer, Visimetrics, has appointed a new Business Development Manager to focus on the company's growing IP-centric recording solutions.Mark Blackwood joins the company with more than 20 years security industry experience, most recently at ADI where he was responsible for business development of IP-based CCTV solutions.Mark will be supporting current and future customers with system design and technical consultancy specifically in the area of IP-base...

Dedicated Micros surpasses competitors to win Product Innovation of the Year 2008 for HighVu Excel at the PSI Awards

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that its enterprise level HighVu Excel system, a modular, expandable, high performance CCTV recording and IP transmission solution, has won the Product Innovation of the Year 2008 category in the PSI Premier Awards organised by PSI (Professional Security Installer) magazine.  The result was announced during a high profile PSI Premier Awards Event held on 3 June 2008, at Moor Park in Hertfordshire, England.Said Pauline Norstrom, Director of Wor...

Huawei and Alvarion join Open Patent Alliance

  Mobile Network Leaders Help Accelerate Adoption and Deployment of Next-Generation 4G WiMAX Wireless Technology Continuing to help advance mobile WiMAX wireless technology, mobile broadband technology companies Alvarion Ltd. and Huawei Technologies ('Huawei' ) - leaders in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world - have joined the Open Patent Alliance (OPA). The group was formed in June 2008 by members of the WiMAX...

Videor: Axis Security Distributor of the Year

German Distributor Videor again received the Axis Security Distributor of the Year Award in the whole of EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) this year for its extremely good cooperation.  Lars Paulsson (Axis Regional Director EMEA & South America) and Bodil Sonesson (Vice President Sales) from Axis presented Uwe Höppner (Security Product Manager at Videor) with the award at the Distributor Conference 2008 in Forte Village, Sardinia.  127 Axis customers from over 30 countries at...

Videor starts Information Days U.K. 2008 with focus on Video over IP

Videor invites for his next Information Days in the U.K now.  With a focus on Video over IP, the distributor will present his brands Aimetis, AXIS, eneo and Netavis and ensure that participants have a detailed and informative presentation on the brands.  An acute theme and numbers are limited, for this reason it is important to take an early opportunity to come and learn more about Video over IP and test the products on the day with lunch included.  The dates are:24 June 2008 - Ay...

Octavian Security says 'Hola' to Spain

Globally-operating Octavian Security is taking its industry leading standards to Spain to help businesses in the country enhance their own offerings.Octavian Seguridad, to be led by former US Army intelligence officer Ocie Eduardo Mathenia Golderos and Valencia University economics graduate, Jose Carlos Fuster, will operate initially from Alicante.The Spanish operation, which will also open branches in Valencia, Murcia, and Barcelona, complements existing Octavian Security offices in the UK and...

Zenitel gives security a voice (over IP) at IFSEC 2008

Zenitel, international market leader in integrated communication solutions for the professional market, confirms how it gave security a voice this month at IFSEC 2008, the leading global event for the security industry.  With nearly 32,000 people attending the show, many identified Zenitel security solutions appropriate to their needs, including the STENTOFON talking CCTV system and the newly designed station range. Zenitel, with over 60 years of experience in major security and p...

VIVOTEK's 2.6x Pan-focus PTZ Network Camera wins SecuTech Award 2008

VIVOTEK is honored that its new product PZ7151/7152 received the most prestigious SecuTech Award 2008, within the ‘Digital Surveillance' category, and was also chosen as ‘the most favoured product' by SecuTech online readers.  This award was announced at Asia's largest international security exhibition - SecuTech - in Taipei, Taiwan.VIVOTEK's PZ7151 (PoE) /PZ7152 (WLAN), equipped with a progressive scan CCD sensor and pan-focus 2.6x optical zoom lens, is a high-performance netwo...

Taking a closer view of CCTV with high definition solutions

By Pauline Norstrom Worldwide Head of Marketing, Dedicated MicrosConsidering trends in CCTV technology, the introduction of High Definition (HD) megapixel CCTV cameras, such as our own CamVu 2000, and associated HD recording and display solutions reflect a major watershed in the capability of CCTV systems from the enterprise level HighVu Excel to the new DV-IP HD.  Specifically in terms of the quality of images which can now be provided and, crucially, the potential to accurately identify s...

Honeywell launches The Security Channel video website

Honeywell recently launched The Security Channel™, a dynamic new website featuring a wide selection of videos that showcase the newest security technologies, introduce viewers to leading industry personalities and examine real-world security projects.  The Security Channel's inaugufral programming lineup includes an inside look at a digital video surveillance application at Washington's RFK Stadium, part of a series of video case studies that demonstrate the application of video surve...

Russec - a perfect match: Russian security challenges meet European security solutions

Oakley Court in Windsor, UK, recently played host to a hugely successful inaugural Russec, an end-user forum dedicated to addressing the future security needs of Russia's largest companies.  The carefully qualified Russian delegates, who included representatives from Lukoil, Russian Railways and Nizhnekamskneftekhim, enjoyed one-on-one meetings with representatives from top European security providers with a view to developing mutually beneficial business relationships.  The event was...

Harpreet Dhillon promoted to Project Manager within Octavian Security Group

Following a period of successful growth, The Octavian Group has promoted Harpreet Dhillon to the position of project manager, where she will work as part of the Chief Executive Officer's team, with responsibility for assisting ongoing projects in the Middle East and Indian market development.A graduate of Aston University, where she read managerial and administrative studies, Harpreet joined Octavian in June 2007 as a research analyst. Her new role will see her assisting Group CEO Sukhi Ghuman t...

Axis reports record attendance at this year's IFSEC 2008

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, reports record attendance at its new purpose-built stand at IFSEC 2008. Axis' brand new, 130 square metre stand, located at the centre of the IFSEC CCTV village was specifically developed to showcase more than 20 network cameras from the market leader's portfolio.  In addition, partner areas were this year occupied by key partners 3Com, Viasys, Proxim, Genetec and IPNRG to demonstrate integrated solutions and applications.&...

The Prime Minister of Malta pays official visit to Dedicated Micros’ global production facility

CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that the Prime Minister of Malta, Dr Lawrence Gonzi KUOM, LLD, MP, has undertaken an official visit to its global production facility on the island.  The production site manufactures the company's industry-leading security products, including the new DV-IP HD (High Definition) video server and its advanced ICE CCTV camera range.The Prime Minister toured the factory at the Bulebel Industrial Estate accompanied by Dedicated Micro...

New Siemens research unveils the stark truth about security measures in Universities

If money were no object in enhancing the security of students, staff, visitors and assets, university security managers would specify enhanced electronic access control systems, upgrade their CCTV - in particular to IP-based systems, install cameras that cover considerably larger areas, and introduce facial recognition software, according to a new report by Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems. The report, which looks into how technology is used across 10 universities, highlights its...

Dedicated Micros finalist in IFSEC 2008 Security Industry Awards

Dedicated Micros, part of AD Group, was a finalist in the Security Installation of the Year category of the Security Industry Awards held during IFSEC 2008 for the ambitious De Montfort University project.The installation at Leicester-based De Montfort University is an advanced NetVu Connected surveillance solution which was devised by DM Fusion installer Security Design Services to maximise the safety and security of its 20,500 students and 3,240 staff.Key elements of the ambitious scheme inclu...

Dallmeier showcases intelligent, innovative and forward-looking solutions for the CCTV/IP market at IFSEC 2008

As in previous years, Dallmeier's stand at IFSEC 2008 once again attracted an increased number of visitors.  The German manufacturer presented a host of innovative products and customer-oriented solutions for professional CCTV/IP video security applications.VMC-1 ‘Eagle' (Video Management Centre) - Perfect harmony of technology and design  Customers, journalists and industry experts, equally applauded Dallmeier's new Video Management Centre VMC-1 ‘Eagle', with its ergonomic...

Dedicated Micros highlighted major user interface advances at IFSEC 2008

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - highlighted a number of major user interface enhancements at IFSEC 2008, including an on-screen 'Point & Go' PTZ control capability - a key feature of the new advanced Oracle Dome camera - Embedded Camera Selection Maps, and the launch of an intuitive Video Timeline to replace ‘goto' as the de facto standard for the latest generation of NetVu Connected CCTV systems. The new on-screen 'Point & Go' PTZ capability provides an unrivalled dome contr...

Bosch reports excellent response to its technologies on show at IFSEC 2008

Bosch Security Systems is reporting an excellent response to its technologies on show at the recent IFSEC 2008.  Not only did Bosch came away with tangible enquiries from a cross-section of quality installers, consultants and end-users interested in its CCTV, Intruder and Communications technologies, but it also won ‘Intruder Alarm Product of the Year' for its newly launched Professional Series duel tech detector with anti-mask at the industry awards. Also at IFSEC, in a presentation...

Boom in interest at VIDEOTEC's stand at IFSEC 2008

The VIDEOTEC team is delighted to confirm the boom in interest at its stand at IFSEC 2008.  Visitors expressed their appreciation of the increasingly advanced technological progress made by the new products on show, which encourages VIDEOTEC to continue with its chosen policy.The chairman of VIDEOTEC, Alessio Grotto, expressed his satisfaction, "Our commitment and the ensuing significant investments in R&D are aimed at offering the security market solutions with high technological...

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