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Canon selects Hilyard's Business Solutions as authorised dealer

Canon gives customers a broad array of solutions to enhance their workflowCanon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently announced that Hilyard's Business Solutions has been selected as a Canon Authorised dealer offering a broad range of the Company's digital office solutions including Canon imageRUNNER and imageRUNNER ADVANCE multifunction systems and imagePROGRAF large format printers. As a Canon Authorised dealer, Hilyard's Business Solutions will also offer Delaware, Pennsylv...

Canon announces two senior executive appointments

Mr. Warren has also been appointed as chairman and CEO of Canon Information Technology ServicesCanon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently announced two senior executive appointments. Joseph Warren has been appointed to senior vice president and general manager of Customer Support Operations for Canon U.S.A., Inc. where he oversees support operations for the Company's consumer products divisions. Additionally, Mr. Warren has also been appointed as chairman and CEO of Can...

BSIA gives an exclusive preview of Intersec 2012

 BSIA gave an exclusive preview on Dubai 2012 for visitors and exhibitors Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Intersec exhibition, which takes place in Dubai on January 15th- 17th. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its dedicated Export Council play a vital role in forging productive tr...

IndigoVision broadens its security camera range with 1080p HD minidome cameras

IndigoVision has broadened its camera range with the launch of 1080p, 2 megapixel ONVIF-conformant HD cameras, in four variants. These are IndigoVision's first ONVIF-conformant cameras and reflect the company's commitment to the ONVIF standard. The camera range allows the most appropriate size and design to be chosen for the client. These include an internal Minidome, a vandal resistant Minidome, and two Microdomes, internal or external, for smaller spaces where a more discreet camera is need...

Business crime and effective Olympic security formed the main theme of the inaugural Business Crime Conference

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with various police forces organised the eventCloser Police and industry partnership to fight business crime and deliver effective Olympic security were some of the themes that delegates were treated to at the inaugural Business Crime Conference held in Surrey on the 30th of November.The event, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Thames Valley Police forc...

CheckMySystems signs an agreement to enable Visual Verification to become a CheckMyCCTV service provider

 Visual Verification will offer its customers advanced CCTV health, status and operation monitoringCheckMySystems Ltd. - the CCTV diagnostics software specialist - announces that it has signed an agreement to enable Visual Verification, the Cheshire-based monitoring station, to become a CheckMyCCTV service provider. This means that Visual Verification can offer its customers advanced CCTV health, status, and operation monitoring using CheckMyCCTV as part of its comprehensive portfolio.For V...

LSG Sky Chefs to install an all-IP surveillance solution from QNAP

 Two QNAP NVRs were deployed at two separate food preparation areLSG Sky Chefs, the world's largest provider of in-flight services, aims to provide quality food for the flying public. It has facilities worldwide, including a food preparation site in Egypt.As food safety and security are central priorities, LSG Sky Chefs needed to monitor and supervise the catering process on a 24/7 basis. Loss prevention was also essential for stock and refrigerator management. The employee locker room and...

SeeTec extends its business arm to Cheshire to further develop European CCTV market

Tom Kershaw will manage the British branch office in CheshireSeeTec, one of the leading providers of software for video security in Europe, continues growing and dares a leap to UK. The recently opened branch office in Cheshire/Great Britain is a further step to develop the biggest European CCTV market for SeeTec and to meet the increasing demand in the English speaking regions. The new office's central geographical location guarantees a faster and more flexible reaction to local needs. Regardi...

MESSOA’s Thai distribution partner and dealer successfully co-organise MESSOA Product Training Seminar in Ching Mai

Representatives from major security dealers and system integrators in Northern Thailand joined the event Digitalcom, the distribution partner of MESSOA in Thailand, and Lanna Telecom, MESSOA's master dealer in Northern Thailand, successfully co-organised MESSOA Product Training Seminar in Ching Mai. Nearly 50 representatives from major security dealers and system integrators in Northern Thailand participated in this event. The organisers prepared a comprehensive training program that covers...

MESSOA to participate in IFSEC India for the first time

 MESSOA will showcase its proprietary Lumii™ imaging technology and CatchAll™ traffic surveillance solution MESSOA Technologies Inc. will participate in 2011 IFSEC India for the first time in New Delhi from December 8 to December 12. During the 5-day event, MESSOA at Booth A112H, Hall 18 will showcase its latest product offerings, along with demonstration of MESSOA's proprietary Lumii™ imaging technology and CatchAll™ traffic surveillance solution. The highlig...

Videx wins "Best Building System Security Product" award for CyberLock Flex System Door & I/O module

Videx's CyberLock Flex System Door and I/O module activates a variety of relay-based devices Videx won the "Best Building System Security Product" award for its new CyberLock Flex System Door & I/O module at the Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) in Dallas. Jim McGowan, Videx VP of Sales & Marketing, shares, "The award has great meaning for us and we appreciate all the time and effort that went into the selection process. We are honoured that the...

Video surveillance showcase by Siqura at Intersec 2012

  Siqura will show how its durable IP video systems provide complete, proven, and customised solutions Siqura B.V., manufacturer of advanced video surveillance solutions and member of the TKH Group, announced its intention to participate in the Intersec 2012 tradeshow in Dubai, UAE, from January 15th through the 17th. If so, visit us at Intersec! (hall 4, booth 325C) With over 35 years of experience, Siqura offers global solutions for video security and surveil...

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,...

VIVOTEK’s new 1-Megapixel cube network camera makes home security easier

Home security is easier than ever now with VIVOTEK IP8133/33W, a 1-Megapixel cube network camera, known as an all-in-one compact device with privacy button and tamper detection enabled. "The IP8133/33W is perfect for residential", said William Ku, Director of Brand Business Division at VIVOTEK. "You get to stay in touch with kids, elders or pets while you are away from home. It puts home security at your finger tips." With embedded multimedia SoC, the IP8133/33W comes...

Surveillance solutions provider CBC makes further investment within its customer support operation

The move includes a commitment by CBC to higher levels of staff training across the company Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) is making a significant further investment within its customer support operation, which looks after the company's clients in both Britain and international markets, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The move includes a commitment by CBC to higher levels of staff training across the company, with one immediate example being the compa...

SightLogix’s cost-effective SightSensor produces sharp thermal images and better analytics

SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor area and perimeter security video systems, announces a new generation SightSensor that takes thermal video analytics to mainstream pricing. The new SightSensor builds upon its heritage of accuracy in the outdoors to produce the clearest thermal images and even better analytics at a greatly reduced cost. This significant price reduction brings thermal analytic capability mainstream with pricing per foot on par with fence sensors and visible cameras...

Asia's leading security exhibition Secutech 2012 expects over 560 exhibitors to display security products

 Secutech will offer a broad spectrum of security products, including lenses, cameras, video servers, NVRs & DVRsRunning 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...

Samsung Techwin launches IP educational seminar - IP-DNA – The Art of Video Network Design

 Samsung's Director of IP Product and Business development, Dr. Edward Wassall, lead the mini-seminar Samsung Techwin, a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, has launched an IP educational seminar entitled IP-DNA - The Art of Video Network Design. Led by Samsung's Dr. Edward Wassall, Director of IP Product and Business Development, the mini-seminar touches on network theory and system infrastructure, switching architecture, and troubleshooting, among other topics. Most...

Security camera supplier Basler launches new logo and new website

 Basler's decision to concentrate more on its core camera business has resulted in significant growthBasler AG, based in Ahrensburg, is one of the largest industrial camera suppliers in the world. In the course of their strategic reorientation over the past two years, they have increasingly focused on their camera business. Alongside this repositioning, Basler AG's company logo, corporate design, and Internet presence have been comprehensively revised and modernised.Basler's decision to con...

Vemotion provides additional video streaming solutions to the Environment Agency

The Vemotion Encoder provides highly efficient video compression and transmissionVemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a further order from the Environment Agency. This will extend the reach of a project successfully deployed in 2010, to assist the Environment Agency in its flood management role and ongoing measures to reduce the risk of flooding.The initial project followed a successful pilot in Shrewsbury, instigated in par...

OnSSI partners with DataDirect Networks to deliver scalable video surveillance solutions

 This partnership bundles OnSSI's Ocularis with DDN's Storage Fusion Architecture storage platformsOnSSI, the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent video surveillance software, announces a strategic technology partnership with DataDirect Networks (DDN), the world's largest privately-held information storage company. The partnership will enable OnSSI to deliver customers a highly-scalable storage solution that is designed to meet the needs of organisations that require mission-cri...

Network-based video security systems supplier MOBOTIX announces Q3/2011 financial results

 MOBOTIX generated revenue of €15.2 million in the Short Fiscal Year and achieved an export ratio of 68.1%MOBOTIX AG, supplier of high-resolution, network-based video security systems, has announced its consolidated financial results (IFRS) for the Group's Short Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1 to September 30, 2011). The change of the fiscal year was necessary since the now very extensive audit and the preparation of the financial reports coincided with the vacation period in July and August....

Genetec announces availability of Omnicast IP video surveillance system for onboard mass transit applications

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announces the availability of Omnicast, its IP video surveillance system, for onboard mass transit applications. Omnicast is the video surveillance system of the Security Center, Genetec's unified security platform, and the only video surveillance system certified as an approved product from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Using Omnicast, there is...

Sony adds four new cameras to its series of analogue camera systems

Sony Electronics continues to extend capabilities and value for analogue camera systems with the addition of four new cameras with pacesetting imaging capabilities with increased resolution and dynamic range. The SSC-FM530 and SSC-FM560 Series mini dome cameras alongside the SSC-FB530 and SSCFB560 fixed type CS mount cameras feature DynaViewSX dynamic range enhancement technology and excellent horizontal resolution of 700 lines. Together, these advanced analogue cameras produce superb image...

Siqura’s new PTZ dome camera delivers excellent video in extreme conditions

Siqura B.V. announced the release of an advanced PTZ dome camera line capable of withstanding harsh environments. Overcoming adverse environments Through pressurised dome housing, this new Siqura camera line ensures airtight protection against excessive moisture, dirt, and pollution. This makes these cameras ideal for situations such as seaports and highway tunnels, where corrosive elements in the atmosphere can impede the performance of a surveillance system and cause unnecessary risks...

artec enters agreement with ViDiCore for distribution of RIVA security cameras

The strong appeal of the RIVA cameras results from their easily configured, integrated video analysisartec technologies AG announces its cooperation with the ViDiCore KG, the general agent for the intelligent video-surveillance cameras by RIVA. Effective immediately, artec has agreed to distribute their comprehensive range of cameras in Germany and some of the neighbouring countries. The RIVA product selection comprises cameras in box, dome, PTZ-dome, and bullet versions for both interior and e...

GEUTEBRUCK's TopLine series to feature specially-designed Basler IP cameras

 The Geutebruck TopLine series features Basler IP Camera models with CCD and CMOS sensorsGerman VMS (Video Management System) manufacturer GEUTEBRUCK and Basler have entered into a strategic partnership. GEUTEBRUCK's high-end TopLine series will now feature specially-designed Basler IP cameras on a project-by-project basis. Basler specifically re-engineered selected IP box and dome camera models to complement GEUTEBRUCK's technology. The new cameras now integrate seamlessly into all GEUTEBR...

Surveillance camera veteran Peter McKee joins Arecont Vision as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

IP camera leader Arecont Vision appoints Peter MCKee, looking forward to EMEA growthArecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has appointed surveillance camera industry veteran Peter McKee as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). McKee joins the company after a decade of success in the security industry in sales management, marketing and business development assignments.McKee will manage the EMEA region for Arecont...

Panasonic sponsors security magazine at Security Week 2011

 Panasonic will be showcasing innovative security solutions at Security Week 2011Maintaining a high profile throughout Security Week in New York, Panasonic System Networks Company of America is a sponsor of Security magazine's Thought Leadership Program as part of the Security 500 Conference November 1st, 2011. The conference is a full-day programme bringing together security leaders from large organisations to focus on the business impact of security. Taking place November 1st-3rd, 20...

Avigilon adds two CCTV cameras to its line of H.264 HD cameras

Avigilon, a leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced two new additions to the company's popular line of H.264 HD cameras. The new H.264 HD cameras are available in either 1.0 or 2.0 megapixels and feature a 3-9 mm lens with remote focus and zoom for greater coverage, enhanced performance in low-light conditions, and come in a smaller form factor. The Avigilon line of H.264 HD cameras have been designed to deliver megapixel performance to custome...

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