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IFSEC International supports aims behind the National CCTV Improvement Week 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

IFSEC encourages all CCTV practitioners to review their security camera installation and operation

As the UK counts down to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic celebrations, security concerns will be at a record high. In recognition of this, IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, announces its support of the aims behind National CCTV Improvement Week (6 – 12...

Honeywell to showcase its MAXPRO and Galaxy Flex security solutions at IFSEC 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The MAXPRO Cloud solution is a hosted service that gives organisations access to their video surveillance anywhere

Honeywell announced the latest updates to its MAXPRO and Galaxy Flex security solutions as well as third party solutions to be demonstrated at the IFSEC 2012 International security trade show taking place at the...

Honeywell’s MAXPRO Cloud named top product at the 2012 New Product Showcase Awards program

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

MAXPRO Cloud is Honeywell’s hosted-video service that gives access to video surveillance anywhere

Honeywell’s MAXPRO Cloud was named the top product in the Commercial and Monitoring Solutions category in the 2012 New Product Showcase Awards program, which is sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA).

MAXPRO Cloud is...

Honeywell appoints Bryan Kenitzer as new distribution sales manager

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Kenitzer to focus on driving sales through supporting company's national accounts

Bryan Kenitzer has been appointed distribution sales manager to help drive growth of Honeywell video and access control products and solutions in Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. His primary focus will be driving sales through dealer conversions, loyalty programs and support of the company’s national accounts. Bryan brings a strong...

Secutech 2012 attracts 532 exhibitors at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Pavilions at Secutech 2012 include ones for IP equipment, access control, biometrics and HD surveillance

Secutech 2012, the International Exhibition and Conference for Electronic Security, Info Security, Fire and Safety, has attracted 532 exhibitors to its show which will be held 18 – 20 April 2012 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center.

Organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, the 15th edition of the show will feature exhibitors from 27 countries...

Honeywell to participate at the IFSEC 2012

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Honeywell will guide installers in their efforts to understand IP migration, integration and convergence

Honeywell recently announced its participation at the IFSEC 2012 European security trade show taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, from 14th to 17th May 2012 - Stand E80 in Hall 4.

A core focus of Honeywell’s presence...

Honeywell’s Rapid Eye Hybrid HD DVR supports images from analogue and IP cameras

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Honeywell announced the launch of its Rapid Eye Hybrid HD digital video recorder (DVR). With 16 channels capable of supporting images from analogue and IP surveillance cameras, the hybrid nature of the DVR makes it an ideal solution for customers at all stages of their journey from analogue to IP, providing a flexible, scalable offering that allows them to migrate at their own pace. Additional IP cameras can be installed without the need for extra licenses and Rapid Eye Hybrid HD will automatically identify their dynamic address on a network.

Rapid Eye Hybrid HD can record, search and transmit video, audio and data transactions while simultaneously providing users with both live monitoring and post-event playback operation. Significantly, the product’s highly interactive user interfaces – complete with PTZ mouse control - are available remotely, locally and at a limited bandwidth, offering customers increased ease of use and flexibility of operation...

Honeywell appoints Keith Baird as senior sales director

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Keith Baird will be handling Honeywell's security products business in the Americas

Honeywell recently announced that Keith Baird has been appointed senior sales director for its security products business in the Americas. Baird has been with Honeywell since 1985 and has deep experience in sales management. He will report directly to Scott Harkins, president of Honeywell Security Products Americas.

“Many of our customers already know and have a great deal of...

Security consultants get tech-savvy, redefine role

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The intertwining of security and IT is requiring consultants to redefine their role

Security consultants have traditionally operated inconspicuously while providing quality, independent advice to customers around their security requirements. However, the relentless intertwining of IT and security in the form of IP technology has required consultants to adapt, and consequently redefine their role within the space. In this article Daniel Wan, Channel Marketing Leader UK at Honeywell Security...

Honeywell releases enhancements to its Pro-Watch security management system

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Honeywell recently released several software enhancements to its widely used Pro-Watch security management system that allow organisations to more easily add doors to their access control systems. By using a new Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) single-door controller, organisations can add one door at a time to an existing Pro-Watch system, which makes the technology more suitable for companies looking for a cost-effective way to expand their access control systems.

The new single-door controllers simplify access control system scalability by allowing users to connect up to 16 PoE reader modules, one door at a time. Expensive add-ons to an existing system are now a thing of the past.

Other Pro-Watch 3.81 software upgrades are designed to simplify installation and ease of use, as well as reduce costs and maximise system efficiency. The upgrades include:

Software-based licence keys that eliminate the need for a hardware USB dongle to...

Honeywell secures Casino Niagara with its video surveillance system

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The project calls for Honeywell to provide its MAXPRO VMS to oversee the casino
Honeywell was selected to overhaul the video surveillance system at Casino Niagara, one of the top tourism attractions in Canada's famed Niagara Falls. The project includes retrofitting the existing surveillance network with IP video technology that will allow casino officials to use a single command and control centre to view and remotely manage the systems at both Casino...

Honeywell announces new appointments for India and China

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Tedjarati will continue to report directly to Honeywell chairman and CEO Dave Cote
Honeywell announced that Shane Tedjarati was named to the broader role of President, High Growth Regions, and Stephen Shang will take over as President, Honeywell China, effective immediately. Tedjarati will continue to report directly to Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote. Shang will report to Tedjarati.

"Globalisation has been a key pillar of our Growth...

Physical Security Interoperability Alliance releases Area Control V1.0 specification

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Area Control v1.0 specification is the fourth system-oriented specification from PSIA
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced the release of its Area Control v1.0 specification. This specification will standardise the communication into access control and intrusion products, making them truly interoperable with the overall security system. The Area Control spec gives an integrated solution that...

Honeywell launches Pixim’s Seawolf chip powered security cameras

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras,...

Wavestore appoints Manoj Singh Chouhan as Regional Business Development Manager for the Middle East

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Chouhan will be responsible for developing new business opportunities throughout the Middle East
Wavestore has appointed Manoj Singh Chouhan to be its Regional Business Development Manager for the Middle East.
Reporting to Chris Williams, Director of Wavestore, Manoj will be responsible for developing new business opportunities throughout the Middle East by working closely with Wavestore's fast growing network of consultants, installers and system integrators.
Manoj who has worked...

Honeywell releases software enhancements to its Pro-Watch security management system

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The new single door controllers simplify access control system scalability
Honeywell recently released several software enhancements to its widely used Pro-Watch® security management system that allow organisations to more easily add doors to their access control systems. By using a new Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) single-door controller, organisations can add one door at a time to an existing Pro-Watch system, which makes the technology more suitable for companies looking for a...

Honeywell unveils three new True/Day Night HD cameras equipped with efficient compression technology

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Honeywell unveiled three new H.264, True Day/Night cameras; the HCD5MIHX box camera, the HD3MDIHX fixed mini dome for indoor use and the HD4MDIHX, a vandal resistant fixed mini dome. The cameras all use efficient compression technology to provide high picture quality at minimal bandwidth.

Network and...

BSM names Honeywell’s Pro-Watch Security Management software "Best Channel Product"

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Pro-Watch enables to manage access control and intrusion systems using a single software platform
Honeywell's widely used Pro-Watch® Security Management software suite has been selected by top resellers as a Business Solutions Magazine (BSM) Best Channel Product.

Designed to meet the needs of a range of organisations from global enterprises to small commercial offices, Pro-Watch allows organisations to manage access control, video surveillance and intrusion systems...

Honeywell to demonstrate "connected buildings" security technologies at ASIS 2011

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Honeywell's "connected buildings" technologies effectively integrate security with building controls systems
Honeywell's presence at ASIS 2011 in Orlando will be marked by a focus on technologies that create "connected buildings" facilities that can streamline operations by...

Honeywell introduces MAXPRO NVR SE network video recorder into the market

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Honeywell introduced an all-in-one network video recorder (NVR) designed to help organisations simplify the transition from traditional analogue video surveillance to the latest digital, IP-based technology.MAXPRO NVR SE (Standard Edition) includes pre-configured hardware, software, storage and all required...