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IDEAL INDUSTRIES introduces The SignalTEK II for IP physical security system success

IP physical security systems require a powerful mix of infrastructure components, ranging from robust high-speed cabling and PoE/PoE+ power delivery, to IPv4 and IPv6 connections and high-capacity network equipment. A single flaw in any of these components will seriously compromise system availability, as well as the overall security of a facility and its occupants. For that reason, security integrators must assure that the IP systems they install keep working for customers 24/7/365. The Signal...

BSIA research underlines the strong demand for the security systems in the Middle East marketplace

System such as HD CCTV, PSIM, and hybrid solutions have been centre stage over the past 12 months The results of new research carried out on behalf of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, to coincide with the recent Intersec 2013 event in Dubai, underlines the strong demand being seen in the Middle East marketplace for the latest security systems from UK businesses, despite increased international competition, and also brings into sharp focus the key tec...

EverFocus receives Taiwan Excellence Award for its IP security EPN4220 speed dome

Delivered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan Excellence Award recognises technologically innovative products produced by enterprises in Taiwan. As an award winner for five consecutive years, EverFocus continues to impress. EverFocus EPN 4220 is best-in-class network-based speed dome camera specifically designed for professional applications. This masterpiece offers 2-Megapixel resolutions and a built-in 20x optical, guarante...

IndigoVision’s security management solution integrates with Ipsotek’s Video Content Analysis solution

IndigoVision, the leading manufacturer of Complete IP Video Security Solutions, is proud to announce its integration partnership with Ipsotek. The partnership will offer end users a complete solution specific to their needs by incorporating Ipsotek’s advanced video analytics product, VISuite with IndigoVision’s Security Management Solution, SMS4™. Ipsotek’s Video Content Analysis solution, VISuite, receives video streamed from IndigoVision’s SMS4™ and identi...

Samsung Techwin America adds three new manufacturers rep organisations

Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Northern California and Nevada will be supported by the Intersect Group Samsung Techwin America, a leading global supplier of video surveillance and security products, is kicking off 2013 with the addition of three new manufacturers rep organisations. Now supporting Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Northern California and Northern Nevada is the Intersect Group; covering Illinois and Wiscon...

Milestone Systems appoints Bjorn Skou Eilertsen as Vice President for Corporate Products business unit

Mr. Bjorn Skou Eilertsen will be responsible for large and high-complexity surveillance solutions Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has hired Bjorn Skou Eilertsen as Vice President (VP) for the company’s recently established Corporate Products business unit, responsible for large and high-complexity surveillance solutions. “Milestone Systems has achieved formidable growth in its first 14 years to be a leader in a m...

IQinVision announces Peter Schipper as new Regional Sales Manager for the DACH region

Mr. Schipper has been working in the security industry for more than 13 years, focusing on IP video surveillance  IQinVision has announced that Peter Schipper has been appointed Regional Sales Manager for the DACH Region (Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and Switzerland). Mr. Schipper has been working in the security industry for more than 13 years, focusing on IP video surveillance solutions. He has developed an expertise in selling to key verticals such as banking, retai...

AirLive launches outdoor IP camera BU-3025 for professional surveillance

AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipment, introduced a new high-end outdoor IP camera BU-3025 designed for professional surveillance. AirLive network camera BU-3025 is equipped with 3Mpix sensor combined with high quality CBC 4.3mm Japan made lens and provides brilliant images with maximum resolution of 2.048 x 1.536 pixels and excellent light sensitivity enabling colour picture recording at 0,05Lux illumination intensity. That is 9x higher t...

VIVOTEK introduces a new IP8152 compact designed security camera

VIVOTEK recently announced the launch of a new security camera in a unique mini-box form factor, the IP8152. Along with its innovative, highly compact design, the camera’s small size enables it to fit easily into a variety of enclosures with different lens options, while IP8152 offers Supreme Night Visibility technology, which ensures excellent video quality even under low light conditions. The IP8152’s 1.3-Megapixel CMOS sensor enables it to capture 1280 x 1024 resolution video at...

Honeywell announces a new version of Pro-Watch security management system, Pro-Watch 4.0

Honeywell recently announced a new version of its Pro-Watch security management system, Pro-Watch 4.0. The Pro-Watch system is Honeywell’s flagship integrated security management platform that allows large companies to easily manage complex systems that tie together access control, IP video surveillance, intrusion detection and building management technology for tighter security and increased productivity. Pro-Watch 4.0 includes new features such as support for wireless readers, new compli...

Avigilon voted 2012 Cantech Letter Awards TSX Tech Stock of the Year

The Cantech Letter Awards were hosted and sponsored by the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, was voted the 2012 Cantech Letter Awards' TSX Tech Stock of the Year. Awarded on January 11, 2013, the Cantech Letter Awards are hosted and sponsored by the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange. Voted on by Canada's top technology analysts and the readers of Cantech Letter, t...

ASIS International announced Fadel Soliman as the keynote speaker at ASIS Europe 2013

Mr.Soliman will attempt to demystify the concept of Jihad and explain how it is not synonymous to terrorism ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Fadel Soliman, Director of the Bridges Foundation will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Europe 2013. As a keynote speaker Mr. Soliman will attempt to demystify the concept of Jihad and explain how it is not synonymous to terrorism. Fadel Soliman is a member of the Inter...

AMAG Technology welcomes Rebecca Law as new Vice President of Sales

Rebecca will manage AMAG’s team of regional sales managers and sales engineers in North America AMAG Technology, an industry leading access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, welcomes Rebecca Law as its new Vice President of Sales.  Rebecca will manage AMAG’s team of regional sales managers and sales engineers in North America to grow AMAG’s business, support customers with excellence and espouse AMAG’s Exceptional C...

Barix supports Crestron® Rava™ SIP Intercom and Phone Technology

Solution delivers first interface to enable peer-to-peer device communication between Rava-enabled touch screens and analog door stations IP audio and control specialist Barix is pleased to announce support of Crestron Rava™ SIP intercom and phone technology. The Barix SIP firmware will simplify integration of Rava-enabled touch screens with analog devices, such as intercom panels, to enable peer-to-peer communication between devices without a central server. This si...

Mayflex gets shortlisted in the ‘Distribution of the Year’ category at the Network Computing Awards

Mayflex shortlisted for award at the Network Computing Awards taking place on 14th March 2013 Mayflex the Converged IP Solutions distributor, has once again been shortlisted in the category of ‘Distributor of the Year’ at the forthcoming Network Computing Awards which take place on Thursday 14th March 2013 at a ceremony in London. The Network Computing awards are held annually and have been running for 7 years and are particularly meaningful as they are voted for...

Tri-Ed rebrands across North America with new logo

Tri-Ed’s new logo relays the company’s core vision to be the preferred end-to-end solutions provider Tri-Ed, North America’s largest independent security distributor, is pleased to unveil its new logo, delivering one poignant message across its entire North American operation. Tri-Ed’s new logo relays the company’s core vision – to be the preferred end-to-end solutions provider in the security industry, connecting its customers with the opti...

Milestone Systems appoints Karl Erik Traberg as head of Corporate Communication and Development

Karl Erik Traberg will have overall responsibility for corporate communications and strategic developments Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has promoted from within for a new position at the headquarters. In the new role, Karl Erik Traberg will have overall responsibility for corporate communications and strategic developments. One of the most important tasks will be to ensure synchronisation of all communications to both inte...

The British Security Industry Association provides a variety of security solutions to tackle Metal theft problem

The guide includes a wide range of case studies showing how these security solution have helped protect properties Metal theft is a continuous problem in the United Kingdom and comes at a significant cost, with the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) estimating it to cost the UK economy £770 million a year. In light of this growing crime, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released a metal theft guide to help property owners of varying types tac...

ASIS International announces Prof. Narayanan Srinivasan as keynote speaker at the ASIS Middle East 2013

Prof. Srinivasan will speak about professionalising security professionals in the current environment ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Narayanan Srinivasan, Professor of Security and Risk at Edith Cowan University (Australia) and Director of Emirates-ECU Centre (Dubai) will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. Prof. Srinivasan will speak about professionalising security professionals in the...

Mobotix announces North American distribution agreement with Ingram Micro

The complete line of Mobotix high-resolution IP technologies will be available through Ingram MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, recently announced a North American distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc., the world’s largest technology distributor. Under the agreement, the complete line of MOBOTIX high-resolution IP technologies is available through Ingram Micro throughout the United States and Canad...

Axis Communications announces “CCTV in Retail 2012” report at NRF’s Big Show in New York

The survey commissioned by Axis in October 2012 shows the increased adoption of IP-based video surveillance Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently announced the results of the Loss Prevention Research Council’s (LPRC) “CCTV in Retail 2012” report at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) BIG Show in New York City (booth #943). The survey, commissioned by Axis in October 2012, shows the increased adoption of IP-based video sur...

iOmniscient publishes new book focused on how to implement successful technologies for a Smart City

iOmniscient releases new book called  iQ-Smart City, Security-Safety-Service Having won some very large Smart City projects around the world (the largest of which involves over 20,000 cameras) iOmniscient has put together the knowledge it has gained into a new book called iQ-Smart City, Security-Safety-Service. This is the first publication focused on how to implement successful technologies for a Smart City. There is a particular focus on maximising the return on investm...

SECON 2013 helps security companies increase their presence and expand their business in Asia

SECON 2013 offers free entry to its visitors who pre-register for the event SECON 2013 (International Security Conference & Exhibition 2013) (http://www.seconexpo.com) has opened its online registration. Visitors who pre-register at the SECON 2013 website can attend the event for free. The pre-registration ends on February 28, 2013. SECON 2013 is sponsored by three Korean ministries -- the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, the Ministry of Public Administration and Security a...

Elbit Systems wins a contract to supply long-range observation and target acquisition systems to the Israel Ministry of Defence

The contract is a part of the Company's December 31, 2012 announcement Elbit Systems Ltd.’s (the “Company) subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd. (“Elop”) recently was awarded a contract to supply long-range observation and target acquisition systems to the Israel Ministry of Defence ("IMOD").  The contract, to be supplied over a three-year period, is a part of the Company's December 31, 2012 announcement regarding an award by the IMOD...

ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition takes place under the patronage of Deputy Ruler of Dubai

ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will take place between 17-19 February 2013 ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that the ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will take place under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The event will be held in Dubai, UAE on 17-19 February 2013 at the Intercontinental Dubai Fes...

Milestone Systems extends its organisational focus by adding company unit called Professional Products

Janne Jakobsen was previously responsible for Nokia's Smart Phone portfolio business in Europe Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), continues to achieve growth in the market for networked surveillance solutions. Not sitting on their laurels, Milestone management has created an organizational focus towards the high-volume, small to medium-size business (SMB) sector by creating a new company unit called Professional Products. Janne...

Wavestore will participate in Intersec exhibition which takes place on 15-17 January in Dubai

Wavestore displays its latest version of open platform VMS, Version 5.30 Now in its 15th year, Intersec is firmly established in the security industry’s calendar as a significant opportunity for manufacturers and service providers to promote their solutions to the important Middle East Market. Over 1,000 international exhibitors will be participating in the exhibition which takes place on 15-17 January in Dubai. Wavestore is pleased to confirm that we will have a strong...

Composec 2013 attracts 40 key component suppliers from around the world

Many big brands of IC design and key components are on board at Composec 2013 Composec, a sub-show of Secutech, Asia’s top 1 security expo, is the world’s only platform to present cutting-edge technologies and key components in security. Entering into the 5th year, more than 40 key component suppliers from around the world will exhibit over 100 booths, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan from 24 – 26 April 2013. The show is a perfect security s...

IDIS to sponsor CCTV and video surveillance product area at IFSEC 2013

IFSEC’s CCTV and video surveillance product area will feature the very latest products and services in the industry IDIS has confirmed its headline sponsorship of the CCTV and video surveillance product area at IFSEC International on 13-16 May, 2013 at the NEC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. IFSEC’s CCTV and video surveillance product area will cover all aspects of CCTV and video surveillance, this dedicated product area will feature the very latest products an...

BSIA Export Council offers preview of the new security innovations at Intersec 2013

BSIA is attending for the 15th year to provide valuable advice and guidance on the latest products and services Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at Intersec 2013, which is taking place in Dubai next week (January 15 – 17). This year's exhibition will see a record number of BSIA member companies taking part - 12 in total - with many concen...