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System 5 accreditation is awarded to manufacturers that have rigorous quality control and production procedures Texecom, the award-winning UK manufacturer of electronic security products, has achieved System 5 Certalarm accreditation from Intertek. ISO67 System 5 accreditation is only awarded to manufacturers that have rigorous and extensive quality control and production procedures. This ensures that all products manufactured are identical in design, performance and construc...

The Maevex products extend full-HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks Matrox® Graphics Inc. will feature the new Matrox Maevex™ 5100 Series video distribution over IP encoders and decoders at InfoComm 2013 in booth 4759. The Maevex products extend full-HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks, with minimal bandwidth consumption, at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. "The single most-asked question we have encountere...

The EBL512 G3 and EBL128 are designed to overcome system faults through a combination of both intelligent control units and detectors Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is pleased to announce the addition of the EBL512 G3 and EBL128 systems for fire protection to the Professional Camera Solutions business unit. Over 30 years of experience and designed to accommodate both large and stand alone system requirements, the EBL512 G3 is able to connect 30,600 devi...

Holly Tsourides brings more than 15 years of executive management and sales experience Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has appointed Holly Tsourides as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the company into its next phase of development and growth. “As our new CEO, Holly Tsourides is a significant addition to our executive leadership team,” said James Young...

Warren Associates represents Middle Atlantic for the Security Market in some regions of the United States Middle Atlantic Products presented Warren Associates with the Security Sales Representative of the Year Award at a sales meeting prior to ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas. Asked to comment, Middle Atlantic Regional Sales Director Whitt Adams said, “Warren Associates worked very hard on our ViewPoint furniture line last year and were rewarded with several large opportuniti...

IRAP support will be used to further the development of Viscount's Freedom access control platform IRAP support will be used to further the development of Viscount's Freedom access control platform and to expand system capabilities to a number of key areas, including mobile devices, enhancing the Freedom Microsoft Active Directory platform, preparing for U.S. Government full FICAM compliance, and enhanced encryption. "We are very pleased to have the support of the Industrial...

Panasonic’s team demonstrated how BIVS can be applied across the verticals of retail, baking, transport and logistics Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is a single business operation, comprised of twelve business-to-business product and project management areas consolidated within the business units of communications, visual system, professional camera and computer product solutions. Within its professional camera solutions is Panasonic’s secu...

Panasonic Video Intercom features 5 inch wide LCD monitor display and wireless 2.2 inch monitor Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU) is pleased to announce the new Panasonic Video Intercom featuring a legible and easy-to-use 5 inch wide LCD monitor display and wireless 2.2 inch monitor, offering on-the-move visitor monitoring. The luxury metallic Door station with LED light integrates 170º horizontal by 110º vertical wide-angle view camera which de...

Despite the current predominant trend towards IP for high-definition, analogue systems are not obsolete. As such, high-definition analogue systems have seen a progression from 540TVL to 600TVL, then 600TVL to 650TVL, and now even 700TVL. In respect of this, Hikvision never stops to seek the most innovative solutions on the market – as the new 720TVL PICADIS analogue series of cameras prove. Featuring a new concept called PICADIS, the Hikvision 720TVL analogue cameras are designed as a &ld...

Security Technology Live will take place at the NEC, Birmingham in 2014 A poll produced by the organisers of Security Technology Live is currently showing that 85% of attendees to IFSEC recently (Monday 13 May) agree that the NEC, Birmingham is the best venue for a security exhibition. The poll, which will run until the end of the week, asked for attendees to agree or disagree with the statement that the NEC, Birmingham, is the best venue for a security event. With 16000 car...

DRS’ Technical Services group will continue to provide MRO services to Coast Guard C-130 aircraft for one year DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to continue its maintenance, repair and overhaul work at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Under the contract, DRS’s Technical Services group will continue to provide maintenance,...

Xtralis demonstrates its Intelligent ADPRO PRO Passive Infrared Detector and VESDA ECO-EX Gas Detector at IFSEC 2013 Xtralis, the leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early & reliable detection & remote visual verification for the prevention of fire, gas and intrusion threats, will exhibit at both the IFSEC International and FIREX International exhibitions, from 13-16 May 2013 at the NEC Birmingham. Celebrating its 40th year, IFSEC International is the...

The new high-performance video encoder solution is ideal for demanding locations such as airports, railway stations and city surveillance–where high performance, flexibility and reliability are required. Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, announces AXIS Q7436 Video Encoder Blade and the AXIS Q7920 Video Encoder Chassis, which is one of the industry’s highest-density encoder chassis with support for up to 84 analogue cameras. “This new video encoder system...

IFSEC International 2014 will see Security & Fire Installer Live, an annual installer programme, launch for the first time Following the announcement in February that IFSEC International and FIREX International will change location for 2014, the organisers of the event, UBM Live announced that all the major players will be making the move to London’s ExCeL from 17-19 June 2014. Over 75 leading brands from across the security and fire industry will be represented inc...

AlliedBarton’s company-wide military hiring program, Hire Our HeroesSM, is an essential part of its recruiting strategy AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that Chris McCann, Recruiter and Trainer, Midwest Region, Minneapolis, MN, was awarded the Patriotic Civilian Service Award from the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces (EPAF). “This award represents the highest aw...

KeyWatcher Touch system, KeyWatcher TrueTouch and KeyWatcher Illuminated will be displayed at the event New and innovative solutions for key management, along with a new mobile app, will be front and centre in Morse Watchmans’ updated booth at IFSEC this year. Visitors can get hands-on demos of the company’s solutions in action, plus watch a new informative video to learn more about the company and products. “Integration enables management to take key co...

G4S Technology has announced the immediate availability of a new Access Control product range which allows an easy upgrade from legacy Casi Rusco systems. Centred around G4S Technology’s existing Symmetry software the new solution comprises a range of control panels which are a direct plug and play fit into existing Casi Rusco enclosures. The new SR Series controllers have already gained a lot of interest around the world prior to their release and are being trialled by some of the largest...

The ChromaID F12 Scanner is a handheld device designed for authentication and diagnosis of flat substances Visualant, Inc., an industry-leading provider of chromatic-based identification and diagnostic solutions with its ChromaID™ technology, announced recently that it will be showing the new ChromaID F12 Scanner for the first time in Europe at the booth C2/657 at the Laser World of Photonics in Munich, Germany, taking place on May 13th-16th, 2013. The ChromaID F12 Scan...

BSIA's Lone Worker section will feature the election for the section's inaugural Chairman The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade body representing the UK's private security industry - has revealed its activity plan for this year's IFSEC International exhibition and conference, which takes place in Birmingham in less than one week's time (13 – 16 May 2013). Relationship building is at the heart of the BSIA's activities at the show, with a series of...

miGuard enables a whole new approach to DIY home security and remote monitoring/control IFSEC 2013, NEC, Birmingham - Response Electronics Ltd announces the launch of a complete new brand and new range of technologically advanced home security and home automation products, miGuard. With modern living in mind and designed to meet the most challenging of security needs, the products not only look cool and sleek, but enable a whole new approach to DIY home security and remote mo...

Kastle Systems and CheckVideo will redefine delivery and performance in video surveillance services Kastle Systems International, the leading provider of managed security solutions, recently announced that it has acquired CheckVideo, the leading provider of cloud-based intelligent video surveillance. Bringing together award-winning technology, an expert team, and a broad portfolio of intellectual property and patents, Kastle and CheckVideo will redefine delivery and performanc...

Axis was one of more than 400 companies to qualify for consideration based on a two-stage nomination process The Boston Business Journal has named Axis Communications, the world leader in network video surveillance, one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts for Midsized Companies in its 11thannual regional awards program. The honour recognises Axis’ achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of emp...

Nedap's uPASS Access has been nominated in the "Access Control Product of the Year" category at the IFSEC 2013 awards The recently released and IFSEC Award nominated, uPASS Access from Nedap, is now available in the UK via access control and parking manufacturer, Nortech.  uPASS Access is a small UHF (Ultra high-frequency)  reader that reads normal, battery-free access tags at distances of up to 2 metres. It is the perfect solution for doors that require both securi...

Opengear, a leading provider of next-generation cellular out-of-band management solutions and console servers, today announced at Interop Las Vegas 2013 that key cellular out-of-band management products have been awarded PTCRB industry certification in addition to being certified by major wireless carriers for use across their networks. The PTCRB certification is mandated by network operators for the marketing of GSM-based cellular products in the Americas and many European countries. PTCRB is...

The five new branches are located in Colorado and Arkansas TRI-ED Distribution continues to expand its North American footprint with the addition of five new branches in Denver, Centennial, Grand Junction and Colorado Springs, CO and Little Rock, AR. These locations will also specialise as TRI-ED Data Solutions Centers and stock a complete breadth of connectivity and low voltage products.   TRI-ED, through its select Data Solutions Centers, will offer dealers and integra...

The appointments will support the company’s expansion plans in the UK and overseas Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is delighted to announce the appointment of LeAnne Hill to the new role of Key Account Manager and Teshany Perrett-Conn as Sales and Marketing Administrator. In response to a healthy increase in UK sales, LeAnne Hill has been promoted from TDSi’s Customer Care Advisor to Key Account Manager, thereby supporting the company’s expan...

The new additions include Nicole Beauchamp, Todd Harrington, Jeff Munson, Alfred Gallegos, Brittany Almy, Hilary Pogarch and Matthew Kostinas  Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced the newest addition to the Brivo sales team, Nicole Beauchamp. Nicole will provide expert support to the Northeast region—ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY and NJ. She brings over 11 years of business management and sales experience and offers e...

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that taller trucks, especially those found in Europe and the Middle East, will not be able to tumble over anti-terrorist, crash-proof bollards. In a full scale crash test, the new Delta Scientific DSC720 1M bollards, which raise and lower in seconds, passed an independent lab test following ASTM test criteria for an M50 level test. Tested as a...

Moxa's live demonstration shows remote video triggered by sensor and viewable from within InduSoft's WebStudio SCADA software Moxa will mark its presence at the 2013 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) by demonstrating easy integration of IP video and Ethernet I/O into the mission-critical SCADA systems used by the oil and gas industry for data collection and real-time operations management. "SCADA has changed dramatically over the last few years, and today's offshore oil fi...

HID is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag SDK HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is driving an initiative for partners to develop NFC Trusted Tag applications with the launch of its HID Trusted Tag™ Services Software Developer Tool Kit (SDK). Operating within the Trusted Identity Platform™ (TIP), HID Trusted Tag Services is the company’s latest NFC in...