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SANS Secure Europe 2015 suggests security awareness programmes should be encouraged

The report found the top two challenges are employee engagement and lack of support from senior management Ahead of SANS Secure Europe 2015, the region’s largest annual InfoSec training event; Lance Spitzner, Director, SANS Institute suggests that the recent 2015 Security Awareness Report highlights that security awareness programmes are still in their infancy and many lack the soft skills needed to ensure successful implementation. Need for communication and an u...

Martin Butterworth joins COP Security as UK Sales Manager

Martin to build further on their established reputation for supplying great product choice backed by first class customer service Underlining their continual commitment to supporting UK installers with the highest quality of product support, COP Security has announced the appointment of Martin Butterworth to the role of UK Sales Manager. Heading-up an expanding COP sales team and product range, Martin is well known in the security equipment distribution industry, mainly f...

SecProTec East Africa 2015: Messe Frankfurt expands portfolio in Africa

The event will offer a strong and forward-looking platform for East and Central Africa Having acquired a South African subsidiary with several events in the middle of this year, Messe Frankfurt is continuing to expand its portfolio in Africa. Trade & Fairs Consulting GmbH, planetfair GmbH + Co. KG, organisers of the only security trade fair in East Africa, and Messe Frankfurt are to come together to form a strategic partnership. As of 2015, the trade fair will be opera...

ISC West 2015 to see Avigilon's single-sensor 7K security camera

Avigilon 7K camera offers horizontal resolution exceeding 7,000 pixels and more than 30 million total pixels Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced it will showcase the security industry’s first single-sensor 7K (30 megapixel) security camera at the ISC West 2015 tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Delivering stunning image detail, the 7K HD Pro camera simultaneously provides maximum scen...

Wi-Fi-enabled HD camera FLIR® FX now available

FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced the availability of FLIR® FX, a compact, versatile Wi-Fi-enabled HD camera that integrates unique cloud-based analytics and flexible application-specific mounts. FLIR FX optional accessory mounts facilitate use in an array of applications including in-home monitoring, outdoor security, sports activity, vehicle dash-camera recording, and more. Users have the ability to stream live HD video to a smartphone or tablet with or without an internet connection,...

MOBOTIX to showcase security camera solutions at ISC West 2015

MOBOTIX will highlight 6 MP moonlight technology, new indoor cameras and management centre at the event MOBOTIX CORP, a provider of high-resolution, robust and network-based security systems produced in Germany, is showcasing its latest solutions in booth #11075 at ISC West 2015, which will be held April 15-17, 2015. MOBOTIX will highlight the following products: 6 MP moonlight technology: the new benchmark for object in motion Well-known as a market reference in image qual...

ISC West 2015: HDcctv Alliance to demonstrate migration capability of HDCVI 2.0 standard

HDCVI 2.0 is now the standard analogue HD interface for surveillance video At ISC West 2015, security video standards organisation the HDcctv Alliance will show visitors that the HDCVI 2.0 standard facilitates migration to 720p/1080p surveillance – and beyond. HDcctv Alliance executive director Todd Rockoff said HDCVI 2.0 is now THE standard analogue HD interface for surveillance video. “HDCVI 2.0 provides the easiest possible migration from legacy NTSC or PAL vid...

MicroPower's webinar to provide insights into its power-efficient surveillance camera - SOLVEIL

The zero-cable design helps the SOLVEIL solution reduce installation complexity and minimise deployment time MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced recently it will host “An Introduction to SOLVEIL” webinar on Friday, April 10, at 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT. The webinar will introduce attendees to SOLVEIL™ - the industry’s most power-efficient megapixel surv...

Videotec ULISSE COMPACT HD PTZ camera introduced

The Videotec ULISSE COMPACT HD is an outdoor Full HD PTZ camera that delivers excellent high-definition video. The network 1080p/60fps Full HD camera now incorporates a 30x optical zoom lens, able to accurately identify specific details of a scene and deliver incredibly bright images. Thanks to the higher sensitivity, higher gain level, improved WDR, defog function and improved autofocus speed, this advanced PTZ camera offers unrivalled performance even in extreme low light conditions. IR LED...

Vishesh Warikoo joins Arecont Vision as Indian subcontinent Country Manager

Warikoo will be responsible for driving Arecont Vision’s growing sales in the region Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that Vishesh Warikoo has joined the company as Country Manager for the Indian Subcontinent Region. Warikoo brings 16 years of experience in technology sales and enterprise account management to Arecont Vision®. “We are confident that with Vishesh’s excellent experience with en...

HGH Infrared System launches Spynel-M at ISC West 2015

Spynel-M surveillance system is a rugged and compact solution for wide area surveillance Following the award-winning international success of their widely recognised line of panoramic IRST cameras, HGH Infrared Systems is proud to announce the launch of their latest Spynel model, the Spynel-M. With dimensions of less than 12x20cm and weight of only 1.8 kg, the Spynel-M is a cost-effective, rugged, and compact solution for wide area surveillance. One single Spynel-M sensor effe...

Arecont Vision appoints Robert Di Giuseppe as Regional Sales Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea

Robert brings extensive video surveillance system design, installation, and project management experience to Arecont Vision Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that Robert Di Giuseppe has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Di Giuseppe brings extensive video surveillance system design, installation, and project management experience...

ONVIF to highlight interoperability specifications at ISC West 2015

ONVIF will feature interoperability demonstrations with conference attendees on Profiles G and S ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it will feature a Quick Install Challenge for its newest profile, Profile Q, and also host interoperability demonstrations with conference attendees on Profiles G and S, to highlight its interoperability specifications for the physical security industry at ISC West,...

Corps Security's officer wins BSIA's Award

Clarence Hyman was nominated due to his ability to consistently deliver an outstanding level of customer service Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security solutions, is celebrating after one of its officers was named as a winner in the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Awards 2015. 35-year-old Clarence Hyman emerged victorious as Best Newcomer in the London regional heat and is now in contention for the natio...

DVTEL PTZ Tracker (TRK-101-P) firmware version 2.1.2.132

DVTEL PTZ Tracker (TRK-101-P) is an enhancement of TRK-101 and includes all the features of TRK-101. It adds video analytics capabilities to PTZ cameras, turning them into powerful, real-time detection devices for perimeter protection applications. PTZ Tracker's firmware version 2.1.2.132 may also be used with TRK-101 and SC1. PTZ Tracker is ideal for current TRK-101 customers who want to add PTZ functionality to their existing systems simply by connecting their analog PTZ camera via RS-485. Fe...

Dahua Lite HDCVI product line-up for ISC West 2015 showcase

The new 1080p HDCVI solution consists of 1200-Lite-series and 2-series tri-brid DVRs Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduces a new 1080p HDCVI solution with more affordable price, which consists of 1080p 1200-Lite-series HDCVI cameras and S2-series tri-brid DVRs. HDCVI 1200-Lite-series : The camera 1200-Lite-series includes IR-bullets and dome cameras, fixed and vari-focal lens...

Secutech 2015 opens its doors for the 18th edition in Taiwan

Secutech offers a series of concurrent events with substantial support from the industry’s foremost brands and associations The 18th edition of Secutech will take place from 28 – 30 April 2015 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the annual show features 420 exhibitors who will showcase an array of the latest components, finished products and integration solutions in electronic security, home se...

ISC West 2015: ISONAS to showcase network-based “Pure IP” access control technology

At the booth, attendees can learn how Pure IP technology expands access control to non-traditional applications ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC West trade show, the largest security event in the world. The ISC West show will be take place on April 15- 17 2015 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, NV. At the show, ISONAS will be showcasing network-based “Pure IP” panel-les...

Lorne Terry joins Hikvision Canada as Sales Director

Terry will help expand the scope of newly launched Hikvision Canada Hikvision®, the world’s leading manufacturer of award-winning, innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is proud to announce that Lorne Terry has joined the company as sales director for Hikvision Canada Inc. With over twenty years of experience and a distinguished history of driving revenue growth in North America, Mr. Terry is poised to help expand the scope of the newly launched Hikv...

Counter Terror Expo 2015: dedicated to mitigate the threat of terrorism in UK and abroad

CTX to showcase the latest technology, equipment, and training services which will strongly assist anti-terror services Counter Terror Expo (CTX), the leading international exhibition and conference dedicated to mitigating the threat of terrorism, will be staged at Olympia, London on April 21 and 22, 2015. The event comes at a time when the threat from terrorism across much of the world is at heightened levels. As the threats have increased and mutated, so the responses of co...

Hikvision opens local product Experience Center in Pakistan

The Experience Center to provide the valued customers an opportunity to lively view the product offerings from Hikvision Hikvision, the global leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has recently set up a local product Experience Center at Karachi, Pakistan. Presented by Digital Links – the authorised Hikvision distributor in Pakistan, the Experience Center is dedicated to provide the valued customers an opportunity to lively view the product...

Protection & Management 2015: Sir Ranulph Fiennes confirmed for Inspirational Speaker Series

Sir Ranulph Fiennes will touch on how the ability to perform under extreme pressure determines success Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE has recently been revealed as the second high-profile speaker confirmed for the Inspirational Speaker Series at this year’s Protection & Management Series; he will take to the stage on Wednesday 17th June at 2.30pm at ExCeL London. The world’s greatest living explorer at Protection & Management 2015 Pushing the boundaries o...

MicroPower SOLVEIL surveillance system

MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced recently the release of its new SOLVEIL™ Surveillance System, a wireless, solar-powered solution that delivers high-resolution video to ensure increased security protection, rapid investigations and operations monitoring in outdoor environments. Part of MicroPower’s SOLVEIL portfolio includes SOLVEIL HD, a powerful and highly reliable megapixel...

IDIS DirectIP™ launch at ISC West 2015

IDIS will demonstrate the quality and flexibility of its latest-generation HD IP surveillance solution at ISC West Global surveillance powerhouse, IDIS, will launch its game-changing DirectIP™ video surveillance solution at ISC West 2015. IDIS DirectIP™ is an affordable, plug-and-play, high-definition solution for businesses large and small; and IDIS will demonstrate the quality, simplicity, and flexibility of this latest-generation, high definition IP surveillance...

SECON 2015: ULIS exhibits Gen2 products

Pico640 Gen2 is a VGA format 17-micron thermal image sensor for 24/7 security night vision ULIS, a leading manufacturer of thermal image sensors for commercial and military applications, recently announces the availability of Pico640 Gen2. Pico640 Gen2 for 24/7 security night vision Pico640 Gen2 is a VGA format 17-micron thermal image sensor for 24/7 security night vision, a market where makers of surveillance cameras are demanding significantly improved thermal imaging...

VIVOTEK attains 2014 Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System (TIPS) verification

Passing the TIPS has enabled VIVOTEK to create a comprehensive intellectual property management system VIVOTEK takes great honour in announcing its passing of the 2014 Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System (TIPS) verification, for which VIVOTEK shall be attending the “TIPS 2014 Verified Institution Exchange and Commendation Summit” hosted by the Science and Technology Law Institute on 23 March 2015 to accept such an honour. Tangible benefits that the...

OT Systems introduces EtherXtra Ethernet over UTP Extender Series

OT Systems introduces EtherXtra™, the Ethernet over UTP Extender Series (ET1100UPp and ET1100U) designed to offer system integrators the flexibility of connecting IP devices over Cat.5e cable for longer monitoring distances. EtherXtra™ ET1100UPp and ET1100U - Ethernet over UTP Extender Series The ET1100UPp-R (Receiver) supplies power to the ET1100UPp-T (Transmitter) via the UTP cable by power-over-wire (PoW), which in turn the transmitter supplies power to its connected IP dev...

Bank of England Head of Security, Don Randall MBE appointed as Pilgrims Group senior strategic advisor

Randall will be applying his vast and varied experience to further develop Pilgrims business strategy and offerings to clients Don Randall MBE, the Bank of England’s former Head of Security and Chief Information Security Officer, has joined global security and risk management specialist Pilgrims Group Limited as Senior Advisor. Randall's vast and varied experience An internationally renowned figure in the fields of security, law enforcement, counter-terrorism, cybe...

Meyertech launch FUSION-Reach app at IP-in-Action Live, Leeds

Fusion-Reach gives the ability to view and control cameras connected to a FUSION VMS from anywhere Meyertech, developers of the FUSION range of VMS and information management software for CCTV systems recently launched its NEW ONVIF conformant mobile client app for Android devices, FUSION-Reach at the IP-in-Action Live event in Leeds, Great Britain. Fusion-Reach proactively manages cameras Fusion-Reach extends the capacity of your control room, giving you the abilit...

DVTEL Quasar Quad HD cameras launched

The next generation of DVTEL Quasar cameras brings the most advanced technologies with Quad HD resolution and Multi-shutter WDR, building on the proven foundation of best in class broadcast quality cameras. Features & benefits Deploy a Quad HD with Multi-shutter WDR surveillance solution that easily handles wide variations in motion and lighting Available in mini-dome and bullet form-factors These advanced Quasar models offer 76% more detail than HD1080 and the same forensic zoom as le...

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