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Basler IP Cameras to be integrated with SeeTec 5 video management software

 SeeTec 5 also supports Basler's IP Fixed Dome Camera through the dome camera SD card functionalityBasler Vision Technologies has teamed with SeeTec to integrate Basler IP Cameras with SeeTec 5 video management software. In addition to Basler's box camera models, SeeTec 5 supports Basler's IP Fixed Dome Cameras and is the first video management software to integrate the dome camera SD card functionality.The built-in microSDHC card slot in Basler IP Fixed Dome Cameras can be u...

Central and Eastern Europe banknote sector to grow through Security Printing 2011

  Security printing is set to grow with the Euro zone expansion and Russian expansion in rouble production              Security Printing and Alternative Solutions 2011 will take place on 26-27 January 2011 in Zagreb, Croatia and will deliver comprehensive programme featuring insights from the industry, government bodies and academia as well as present results of Pira's most recent market research. According to Pira,...

CEM Systems to exhibit IP security products at IFSEC West Africa

  S3020f is one of the CEM IP portable wireless card readers which ensure safety and security within the premises CEM Systems, in partnership with Approved Reseller ACTI-TECH, will exhibit innovative security solutions at IFSEC West Africa. CEM will display advanced IP card readers and controllers, including the new DESfire smart card reader and controller. CEM will also demonstrate the video integration capabilities of the powerful CEM AC2000 security management syst...

New Hybrid Product Series to be launched by AMG Systems at Intersec 2011

  Dr. Alan Haye, MD, AMG Systems said that 6100 series has been specifically developed for CCTV security market AMG Systems Ltd. announced that the company is launching a new series of Hybrid products at Intersec 2011. The new 5800/5900 series will be available both as stand alone and as rackmount. The 5800/5900 series offer the following feature functionality:Point-to-point transmissionStandalone and Rackmount options availableOnly 1x Multimode or Singlemode Fibre required1x Unco...

Gallagher to sign Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security

The Memorandum will strengthen Gallagher's position in a growing Asian marketGallagher Security Management Systems is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security strengthening the company's position in a growing Asian market. GSMS representatives recently met with Institute of Professional Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Director, Mr Nguyen Thanh Bien, to discuss future security projects throughout Vietnam's government divisions. Mr Bien express...

Nedap to showcase security management and AVI capabilities at Intersec 2011

The uPASS is a hands free access control solution for commercial and residential parking facilitiesNedap Middle East will exhibit at Intersec 2011 and will present its latest novelties in the areas of Security Management and AVI. Intersec is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition for safety and security in the Middle East, making it the perfect platform for Nedap to present the latest additions to its product range.Nedap Security Management will present a sneak preview of the complet...

Nedap Security Management partners with I&SI to serve the Italian security market

Thanks to this partnership, Nedap is confident that it will capture a bigger share of the market in ItalyI&SI project management and system integrator of security systems will become Nedap's new Business Partner in Italy. I&SI was founded in 1984 and is extensively present on the Italian territory through subsidiaries and local partners. Thanks to this partnership, Nedap is confident that it will capture a bigger share of the market in Italy."I&SI is a uniquely positioned busine...

Q1 Labs open new offices in response to growing demand for SIEM and Security Intelligence Solutions

Q1 Labs has hired Pierre Herbolet to work with partners in Spain and Italy to deliver security intelligence solutionsQ1 Labs, a global provider of total security intelligence solutions, has announced its strongest year-to-date growth in Europe and has committed more resources to ensure partners and customers benefit from its expertise within SIEM. The company has added over 55 customers in Europe in Q3 2010 alone, and in the first three quarters of 2010, has more than doubled its EMEA custo...

Delta Scientific ranked ‘Exceptional’ by the US Government, GSA division

The GSA division audited Delta's business practices with the US Government under GSA contract GS07F9982H For the second consecutive year Delta Scientific Corporation has been ranked Exceptional by the US Government, GSA division following their annual audit of Delta's business practices with the US Government under GSA contract GS07F9982H. The categories cover business practices, products, product support, project completions, warranty support and more.

ASIS’ CCP Certification is now a component of Certificate in Security Management from Buckinghamshire New University

CPP designation is awarded to individuals whose primary responsibility is security managementASIS International, the world's pre-eminent association for security professionals, has announced that Buckinghamshire New University has recognised the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification as a component of its Certificate in Security Management. Students will have thereafter the possibility to advance studies towards their MSc in Business Continuity, Security & Emergency Manag...

Access control software specialist, Brivo, adds more industry certifications to its repertoire

The Type II SAS 70 audit is the only acceptable method for a third party to assure a service organisation's controlsBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software as a Service application for security management, announced that it continues to successfully add industry-recognised certifications that signify the company's leadership in safeguarding customer data. Brivo has received approval for its website to display the TRUSTe EU Safe Harbour Seal, which demonstrates its global commitment to consumer...

Hirsch awarded with $4 million contract to supply its surveillance solutions to U.S. Government agencies

Hirsch supplies solutions for security management and access control to a large number of U.S. Federal agenciesHirsch Electronics, a manufacturer of integrated security and identity management solutions and a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. confirmed the award of $4 million in orders to supply U.S. Department of Justice agencies with Hirsch security systems. The majority of the revenue associated with the orders was recognised within the second quarter which ended June 30, 2010. Notice of...

CCTV products consultancy, Graeme Powell Marketing, takes part in car rally

Graeme Powell Marketing is a specialist security products PR & marketing companyGraeme Powell Marketing (GPM), the specialist security products PR & marketing company debuted their Escort MkII RS2000 rally car on the Opposite Lock Rally.Taking part in the rally that was held at the Manby Showground, near Louth in Lincolnshire, Graeme Powell, GPM's director battled against other established competitors and powerful rally machinery from across the country. "The rally was a great test...

Security Industry Association supports legislation encouraging use of carbon monoxide detectors

The bill is a legislative priority of the Security Industry AssociationThe House of Representatives passed a legislation that would establish legal standards for carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and encourage their use.The "Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act" (H.R. 1796) from Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to publish standards for CO detectors and would prohibit the distribution of any detector that does not meet those sta...

New access solutions to be showcased by SALTO Systems at IFSEC South Africa 2010

  SALTO's technology access control systemswill be present at IFSEC South Africa 2010 SALTO Systems, the leading global provider of advanced technology access control solutions, will be introducing its latest product innovations at IFSEC South Africa Securex. The range will be on show in Hall 2 Stand D10 from 31 August to 2September 2010. "Increasing our sales into the fast developing South African security market is of key strategic importance to SALTO, so exh...

Octavian Security opens USA base in Tulsa

Octavian will manage the entire security of Kanbar's 2 million square feet of office spaceOctavian Security USA, the U.S. arm of UK-based firm Octavian Security, announced it has chosen to establish its USA headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., after landing a prestigious contract with a U.S. property giant. The company, which is run by British entrepreneurs Sukhi Ghuman and Sam Sangha, has seen off U.S. rivals and been awarded a contract by Tulsa developer and property management company Kanbar Pr...

Effective CCTV management is the key to success of surveillance, says Axis Communications

A good example of a well managed IP-based surveillance system is that installed by Breckland District CouncilAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market asks how many of the UK's reported six million cameras in public spaces are managed as effectively and efficiently as they could be.It is clear that video surveillance plays a key role in fighting crime and protecting public spaces. However, its role can be improved and better management will ensure the cameras capture qua...

International Professional Security Association nominates Mike White as Deputy International Chairman

Mike White is the Head of Operations and Sales at Charter Security PLCAt the first meeting of IPSA's International Council, following the recent AGM, Mike White was elected as Deputy International Chairman, taking over from Dennis Ricketts who has been appointed Public Relations Officer with particular interest in Wales and the South West where he is located.Mike has worked in a variety of senior management roles for various guarding companies, leading to his current position as Head of Operatio...

Pelco's Dean Meyer promoted as Executive Vice President for Schneider Electric Buildings Business

Schneider Electric has taken significant steps to more closely align Pelco with the Buildings BusinessSchneider Electric announced that Pelco President and CEO, Dean Meyer has been promoted to the new position of Executive Vice President, Buildings Business, one of the company's five global businesses. He is now responsible for the day-to-day operations of Buildings and reports directly to Chris Curtis, President and CEO, Schneider Electric Buildings Business. Schneider Electric has taken signif...

David Evans honoured with Imbert Prize by the Association of Security Consultants

David was awarded the prize for his pivotal role in the development of the Bridging the Gap projectDavid Evans, Project Director - 2012 at the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) was awarded the prestigious Imbert Prize at the Association of Security Consultants' annual lunch. The Imbert Prize is awarded annually for the development of ideas in the advancement of risk and security management, which, in David's case, relates to his pivotal role in the development of the Bridging the Gap...

Nedap Security Management appoints Cosimo Caraglia as Business Development Manager for Italy

Mr. Caraglia's will introduce and extend the market position of AEOS, Nedap's access control system, in ItalyNedap Security Management has appointed Cosimo Caraglia as Business Development Manager for Italy. Mr. Caraglia's primary focus will be to introduce and extend the market position of AEOS, Nedap's access control system, in Italy."I am very excited to join this active and dynamic division of Nedap. The technology Nedap offers is state-of-the-art and has a clear competitive edge,"...

New enhanced Pro-Watch security management system from Honeywell

Organisations use Pro-Watch to integrate subsystems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion Honeywell announced an enhancement for its widely used Pro-Watch security management system that will help organisations more easily comply with stringent U.S. government regulations.By integrating Codebench Inc.'s PIVCheck software suite with Pro-Watch, Honeywell can help its customers validate digital certificates on access cards through an appropriate government authority and...

Fibre optics specialist, Communication Networks, appoints Victor Milani as government sales manager

A recent contract allows ComNet to bring their fibre optic and Ethernet transmission products to governmentCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, the leading manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, has named Victor Milani as the company's Government Sales Manager. Victor will be responsible for the company's United States Government sales effort. ComNet's recent award of a United States General Services Administration cont...

Avigilon's Control Center software integrates with other security management systems

Avigilon's surveillance software, Control Center's open architecture enables effective interoperabilityAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced at IFSEC 2010 that its award-winning Avigilon Control Center software has been integrated successfully with the industry's leading access control, critical communication, alarm monitoring, intrusion detection, and visitor management systems. Avigilon Control Center now combines...

Nedap AEOS, security management platform, wins ‘Best Innovation Product' Award at MIPS 2010 show

Best Innovation Product demonstrates the newest achievements in the safety and security industryNedap Security Management has received the Innovative Product award for its security management platform AEOS. The award ceremony took place during the gala reception of the MIPS, the Moscow International Exhibition "Protection, Security and Fire Safety".The purpose of the "Best Innovation Product" contest is to demonstrate and promote the newest achievements in the safety and secu...

Nedap Security Management to exhibit at MIPS

Nedap will be present at the Moscow International Protection & Security Exhibition in AprilNedap Security Management will attend the Moscow International Protection & Security Exhibition, MIPS, that will be held from 19 to 22 April 2010 in the Expocentre in Moscow, Russia. The trade fair is the largest and one of the key meeting grounds for communicating the safety and security industry developments in Russia, Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The industry's majo...

Nedap Security Management and Kapsch announce partnership in Austria

System integrator Kapsch BusinessCom AG will become the new business partner of NedapNedap Security Management and Kapsch BusinessCom AG have announced that they entered into a partnership agreement to collaborate on the Austrian security market.System integrator Kapsch BusinessCom AG will become the new Business Partner of Nedap, the Dutch manufacturer of security management and access control systems. The agreement between both parties is aimed at expanding Nedap's activities in Austria. With...

NICE to acquire leading provider of security management software solutions, Orsus

NICE Systems announces the agreement to acquire Orsus, a leading provider of security management solutionsNICE to revolutionise situational awareness by connecting NICE security solutions and other 3rd party security and safety systems to provide security organisations with a unified view and automated response procedures Orsus' Situator provides a framework for fusing data silos from disparate security and safety systems as well as multiple command and control centres, into a single, holistic o...

New Siemens holistic security management system simplifies security management

 Siemens' new security solution combines access control, video surveillance and intrusion protectionSiveillance Fusion is a holistic security management system now introduced by Siemens' Building Technologies Division. As a centralised solution (top-down approach) it combines access control, video surveillance and intrusion protection on a single platform. Using the existing IT infrastructure and .NET Framework, Siveillance Fusion allows for complete interoperability. The platform...

RISCO Group incorporates Milestone open platform IP video capabilities into its security management solutions

 RISCO Group and Milestone integrate to provide unique security command, control and overview capabilitiesRISCO Group and Milestone Systems recently announced a partnering agreement between the two companies, which integrates the globally leading Milestone open platform IP video software within RISCO Group's overall security management system.RISCO Group and Milestone have developed an integrated solution where the Milestone XProtect IP video open platform acts as a recording engine fo...

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