IP security & surveillance news

 BSIA is undertaking a seminar on BT's 21CN and its effect on the security industry at IFSECThe British Security Industry Association has published a test plan for the use of security equipment on BT's 21st Century Network.The test plan has been put together after almost two years of development by the BSIA and its members including extensive testing of systems on the 21st Century Network at BT's facilities at Adastral Park and Swansea.BSIA Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, comments: &qu...

  John Szczygiel (MATE), Manuel Treviño (San Pedro), Mayor Fernando Margaín Berlanga, Paul Smith (DVTel), Antonio Mora (San Pedro), Jorge Vasquez (GBS) DVTel and MATE Intelligent Video presented the award "Best Intelligent Metropolitan Video Surveillance Deployment" to Mayor Fernando Margaín Berlanga from the City of San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico on April 1st 2009 at the ISC West show in Las Vegas. The award recognizes the successful implementation o...

 Pivot3 will unveil products, channel strategy, survey and new hire at EMEA launchThe high-definition storage specialist Pivot3 launches into Europe and unveils its strategy and products at EMEA Launch at the Soho hotel in central London on Thursday 30th of April.The storage market is growing particularly fast in the video space and Pivot3 focuses on video surveillance applications so it is definitely a vendor to watch. From the government, to public safety, to education and transport, the...

 COMPUTERLINKS will be showcasing IP physical security solutions at Infosecurity EuropeCOMPUTERLINKS, a leading global distributor of IT security and Internet technology solutions, recently announced that it will be showcasing its IP physical security solutions at Infosecurity Europe, 28-30th April at Earls Court, London (stand number H105). With the addition of recent signings including Netgenium, HID Global and Mobotix to its portfolio, COMPUTERLINKS can now provide IP surv...

 Mirasys introduces high-resolution surveillance systems to the UKMirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has opened its first office in the UK. Mirasys UK will be headed up by director of sales Jon Hill, who brings more than 15 years' experience in security and CCTV to the role. Jon will be responsible for marketing Mirasys' digital recording portfolio at a critical juncture for development of surveillance systems in the...

 Security Industry Association seeks to secure nation's infrastructureThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced its federal legislative priorities for 2009, with most of the seven items on the list focused on ensuring adequate funding to secure the nation's critical infrastructure and facilities.SIA, which represents nearly 400 electronic and physical security businesses of all sizes, aims to: Secure sufficient funding for the Student Safety and Campus Emergency Management...

 Geutebruck Security Inc appoints David Barber as Business Development Manager David Barber was recently appointed business development manager at Geutebruck Security Inc. An administration management graduate with a strong sales and marketing background, Barber's previous roles include marketing consultant to the high tech digital market; as well as regional sales manager, then director of government sales with an international CCTV manufacturer.Based in Geutebruck Security's Chantill...

 Veracity exhibits security products on Booth #1953 at ASIS Anaheim Veracity will be located in Booth #1953 at ASIS Anaheim and would like to extend an invitation to each of you to stop on by and see what they have to offer...as well as what they have in store for the end of the year and beyond!Booth #1953 is easy to find. The Exhibit Hall has 4 entrances;  if you enter through the second entrance from the left as you face the Hall, walk straight past the Pelco booth on your...

Veracity presented the tried-and-true products at ISC West 2009 Thousands of security professionals and customers converged on the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas to see the latest and greatest in security products and solutions. In years past the attendance had been higher, but the quality of the people at this year's ISC was unsurpassed.Veracity presented the tried-and-true products that have come to lead the market:♦ Ethernet over coax with HIGHWIRE, HIGHWIRE Quad and HIGHWIRE with POE&...

 Veracity joins Avigilon at ASIS NYCFor the first time, Veracity will be joining Avigilon at ASIS NYC (one of the largest regional ASIS shows) to present, to the membership of ASIS New York, the Avigilon camera line, along with the Veracity range of products. Spotlighted in Booth 531, attendees will be able to see how they can use the Avigilon camera line over existing coaxial cabling, or place cameras at distances exceeding the "328 foot limit" using OUTREACH....

Veracity joins Axis at the Expo Seguridad Mexico City Veracity is pleased to announce that, at the invitation of Axis Communications, it will be joining with Axis at the Expo Seguridad Mexico City, April 21st through April 23rd in Booth #1511. Customers from across Mexico and Central America will be able to see the entire Axis Communications line (including new cameras) as well as Veracity's products in the same booth, working together to bring IP to...

 ioimage will present on implementation of  video analytics ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently that it is sponsoring, and presenting at, the ninth annual Global Digital Surveillance Forum (GDSF) Asia, to be held at the Taipei World Trade Center in Taiwan, April 22-23.Maoz Tenenbaum, ioimage Senior Sales Director, Asia Pacific, will be addressing the forum on April 22nd. His presentation, titled Imple...

  Verint recognises partner success with range of Nextiva networked IP video solutions across EuropeVerint Systems Inc. recently announced the winners of its 6th Annual Verint® Video Intelligence Solutions™ Networked IP Video Partner Awards, held during the company's EMEA Partner Summit in Amsterdam. Delegates from Verint's partner community across Europe attended the summit with representation from Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Russia, Czech Republic, Belgium, Slovak...

 Bosch Security Systems gets serious about security at IFSEC 2009On stand 4E10, Bosch Security Systems will be demonstrating its total security solutions capability with its complete range of proven, reliable CCTV, intruder and communications technologies.Bosch will be showcasing the new DIVAR XF high-performance digital versatile recorder, which uses advanced compression technology to maximise storage capability and reduce costs.Also featuring on the stand will be new upgrades to Bosch' Di...

 Mitsubishi will demonstrate its DVRs, NetHunter IP software, IP cameras andLCD display panels at IFSECMitsubishi Electric, a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced security solutions, will be exhibiting once again at this year's IFSEC, one of the industry's leading events in Hall 5 on Stand B115 at Birmingham's NEC from 11th - 14th May 2009.Mitsubishi's comprehensive range of security products utilise the latest technology and are built to the highest standard providing a r...

 The Trade Commission of the French Embassy in the UK will unveil the French Pavilion (Stand I60) at the IFSECThe Trade Commission of the French Embassy in the UK will unveil the French Pavilion (Stand I60) at the IFSEC trade show, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 11 to 14 May 2009. The French Pavilion will showcase innovative French companies from across the security industry.The French Pavilion will offer a unique environment in which security specialists, manufacturers, distribut...

Ralf Balzerowski recruited as Account Manager for Samsung Techwin GermanyAs part of an ongoing European expansion programme, Samsung Techwin's professional security division has recruited Ralf Balzerowski as Account Manager for Germany.Ralf is a highly experienced electronic security industry professional who joins Samsung Techwin from Protection One GmbH, where he was a Key Account Manager. Ralf was previously Sales Manager for Siemens Building Technologies where he worked for fourteen years.&q...

The CCTV User Group's annual Golf Day, which took place on the 20th April, was sponsored by ViconThe CCTV User Group's annual Golf Day, which took place on the 20th April, was sponsored by Vicon.Delegates to the CCTV User Group conference were invited by Vicon to join in a friendly golf competition at the impressive Marriott Worsley course in Manchester."It was great to see so many members of the CCTV User Group relax and enjoy themselves whilst  at the same time taking the opport...

VIVOTEK's IP Surveillance Roadshow consists of a series of seminars and training coursesVIVOTEK's IP Surveillance Roadshow of 2009 has started rolling! After a successful start on March 16 in Jakarta, Indonesia, the roadshow will tour across Asia, the United States and South America from mid-March to April.The roadshow, consisting of a series of seminars and training courses, is designed to provide information on the latest technologies and future market trends for IP surveillance as well as in...

 8% growth in turnover for Basler Components in 2008Basler Vision Technologies has released its 2008 annual report.At €29.7 million, the Basler Components division (digital industrial cameras) increased its turnover by 8% over the previous year (2007: €27.5 million). This increase was predominantly due to the expansion of Basler's international leadership in the fast-growing Gigabit Ethernet camera segment. Thus in 2008, Basler Components consolidated its number two position in th...

 ioimage appoints Zeev Farkash, VP of Global Sales and Customer Services, to the role of CEO ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that Zeev Farkash, VP of Global Sales and Customer Services, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.Mr. Farkash replaces Roni Kass, ioimage's founder and CEO who has taken on the role of President in order to focus more on strategy, corporate vision, long-term growth and enhancing the company's leadersh...

 The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified three data communication protocols as standards for electronic security devicesThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified three data communication protocols as standards for electronic security devices as part of an effort to improve the ability of the devices to work with each other.Access control, video surveillance and other components of security systems often use communication formats that are incompatible with each ot...

  New strategies emphasize video solutions provider's commitment to service, simplicity and integration SAMSUNG | GVI Security announced that it has reconfirmed its commitment to providing exceptional  service and support during a time of off-shore product expansion, rapid technology change, increasing supply risk and a widening gap for reliable and quality support. GVI considers simplifying this increasingly complex environment to be a top priority. "Our channel par...

 New initiative for RISCO Group in the U.S. market is industry veteran Len Friedman, who has been appointed President and CEO of RISCO Group USA RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security systems, launched a new initiative for 2009 with a presence at ISC West to showcase their new vision, along with their evolving suite of security management solutions. Leading the new initiative for RISCO Group in the U.S. market is industry veteran Len Friedman, who has been appointed Presiden...

 Major manufacturers' agreements with OnSSI to deliver enhanced solutions On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture IP-based video surveillance software solutions, announces the formation of a number of strategic partnerships that integrate a range of best of breed solutions to deliver even greater value to customers."Our open architecture umbrella enables us to partner with the leading technology providers in the business,"...

 Bosch Security Systems is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Allegiant video control system Bosch Security Systems is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Allegiant video control system.The Allegiant Series enables display of video from any camera on any monitor connected to the system. It is ideal for a wide range of applications from small to large, and can be scaled to support upwards of 6,000 cameras, 500 monitors and 120 keyboards. Typical applications include casinos, correct...

Genetec and ObjectVideo integration allows users to enjoy benefits of a more unified platform for analytics and video management ObjectVideo, the leader in intelligent video, and Genetec, the leader in IP security solutions, announced today that Genetec will integrate the ObjectVideo OV Ready™ protocol within its Omnicast video surveillance management solution to interface with ObjectVideo® OnBoard® device partners.OV Ready 1.1 is scheduled for implementation in Genetec's Omnicast...

 Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals to add to the contribution to their success in Italy Recognising the massive potential in Italy for its professional security products, Samsung Techwin has recruited two experienced CCTV professionals.Fabio Andreoni, who has been appointed Country Manager, was previously with Sony where, as Business Development Manager for the Visual Communication division, he has successfully contributed to the development of the Video over...

 South London Branch of Security Solutions relocating to brand new purpose-built premises in the Belvedere area of KentTrade distributor of CCTV equipment Security Solutions has announced that its South London branch, operated by parent company Solutions Group (UK) Plc., is relocating to brand new purpose-built premises in the Belvedere area of Kent. The move is scheduled to take place during the first weekend of April, in time for the new unit to be open and operational from Monday 6th Apr...

 Controlware announce the appointment of Mark Harraway as UK Country ManagerLeading IP CCTV specialists Controlware have appointed Mark Harraway as Country Manager for the UK. Mark brings over 6 years CCTV / IP CCTV and Wireless industry experience to the role and will be responsible for managing UK operations including sales, marketing and technical support.Firmly rooted in both the local and global economies, Controlware provides advanced surveillance solutions that deliver increased perf...