Siemens appoints Matthias Rebellius to lead its building technologies division in the US

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Rebellius will be responsible for the financial, operational and competitive success of the US-based business

Siemens announced recently that it has appointed Matthias Rebellius to lead the company’s Building Technologies (BT) Division of the Infrastructure & Cities Sector in the United States, effective June 1, 2012. As president, Rebellius will be responsible for the financial,...

Siemens hosts MESA’s first official Global Education Program

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The program will be held on 25 and 26 January at the Siemens offices in Nurenburg

MESA International, the global MES industry organisation is pleased to announce the first official Global Education Program to be held in the German language. The event will be held on 25 and 26 January at the Siemens offices in Nurenburg.

A Certificate of Awareness will be awarded to successful delegates who will have the right to...

Open standards in physical access control gain momentum as ONVIF adoption grows

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The outlook of the access control is bright despite economic downturn

Belying the tough economic environment in which it is operating globally, the security industry is apparently ‘weathering the storm' quite well. Despite some expected adverse impact of the economic downturn, overall the security industry has been relatively immune and resilient compared to some other sectors. This could well be because of the growth in unemployment and higher crime rates necessitating the need for more security and asset protection.

Access control is a major element of the security mix, although it is now more often part of an...

Siemens Building Technologies Division announces its range of E-Line detectors

Thu, 26 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Siemens Building Technologies Division, Security Products business segment has announced the availability of its second generation E-Line motion detector range, offering vastly improved reliability and even faster installation times. E-Line detectors are suitable for a wide range of applications including residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This enhanced range of state-of-the-art single and dual technology detectors is designed to meet all the requirements of installers and has been independently tested to EN 50131-2-2:2008 and EN 50131-2-4:2008.

Compared with traditional systems E-Line detectors reduce the amount of preparation and installation time by up to 50 per cent, making them the fastest detectors to install on the market today. They are available with or without anti mask functionality which is used to detect attempts to blind a detector by blocking its field of view. Furthermore they have built-in adjustable sensitivity and feature pet...

Siemens connects DONG Energy's 85 sites in Denmark through a common access control system

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

An aerial view of DONG Energy power generator site in Denmark - "Pictures courtesy of DONG Energy A/S"

Siemens has built a strong working relationship with DONG Energy, Denmark's largest power generator. Having successfully delivered a number of diverse projects for the company, the most recent has seen Siemens work with DONG to establish one...

ONVIF holds successful IP physical security products' interoperability demonstration at Security Essen 2010

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

17 security companies demonstrated their ONVIF conformant products at Security Essen

17 vendors successfully demonstrated the interoperability of ONVIF
120 visitors participated in the event
ONVIF annual meeting was also organised to provide updates of ONVIF progress to all members

ONVIF, the leading standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, held its

Siemens’ integrated fire safety and security system installed at its Beijing Data Centre

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Siemen's new head office in China -Siemen's Centre Beijing

In September 2008, Siemens China opened its new Siemens' Centre Beijing (SCB). Located in Wangjing in the Chaoyang District of Beijing, the cutting-edge and environmentally friendly 30-storey building, covering an area of 17,500 square metres, is also the company's largest real-estate project worldwide. It houses the...

Advantages of open standards within security top of Siemens agenda at Essen conference

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Siemens is collaborating on ongoing extensions to the ONVIF standard to integrate access control systems

At a press conference held ahead of Security 2010 in Essen (Germany), Siemens Building Technologies Division (BT) touted the advantages of open standards in the area of security and the innovative solutions through which these can contribute to...

Catch the latest innovations in integrated security and fire safety systems from Siemens at Security Essen 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The new version of the Sinteso fire safety system and the Siveillance portfolio will be showcased at Essen

Security and fire safety solutions take centre stage on the Siemens stand at Security 2010 in Essen: with Siveillance Fusion, Siemens will present an integrated security...

Integrated security system from Siemens proves to be all-in-one solution for Malaysian real estate property

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Siveillance Fusion - Sophisticated technology for comprehensive security

Siemens has recently won a contract to provide Siveillance™ Fusion security at a prestigious development on one of the most prized pieces of real estate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Siveillance™ Fusion is the integrated security management solution from Siemens that uses open architecture and protocols to bring together every aspect of security into a single...

New Siemens website focuses on security at airports through use of interactive features

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The pages devoted to Siemens airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safety

Siemens Building Technologies Division has created a section of its website devoted to integrated airport solutions, including interactive features to enhance the visitor experience, including the first 3D ‘augmented reality' feature to be created by Siemens.

The pages devoted to Siemens airport offering focus on security, comfort and...

SIA expresses gratitude for Government Summit sponsors

Wed, 26 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The SIA Government Summit is the premier public policy conference in the security industry

The Security Industry Association would like to thank the 13 corporate sponsors of its 2010 Government Summit.

The Summit has four top-level sponsors:

Siemens' powerful integrated security solutions ideal for power plants

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

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Siemens is a manufacturer for building security, life safety and building automation systems
Siemens Building Technologies recognises that the demands of security, fire safety and building comfort will vary greatly from power plant to power...

Hotel security demands more investment in latest integrated systems

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Hoteliers don't give security a high enough priority
Security is not as high on the hotel agenda as it should be according to Michael Hartmann, Senior Vice President for Hospitality Solutions with Siemens Building Technologies. Here he looks at the reluctance to invest in the latest security systems, the different levels of security typically employed and the benefits of an integrated...

Siemens Siveillance SitelQ adds IP camera integration, offers optimised security and cost savings

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Siveillance SiteIQ delivers unparalleled situational awareness in any environment
Siveillance™SitelQ™, the innovative real-time video surveillance solution from Siemens, offers several system enhancements with its new market package - MP3.6. This new version includes support of IP cameras, which helps reduce maintenance requirements while providing efficient, centralised management.

In...

Siemens to supply ICT and security solution for new Nuon Magnum power station

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Nuon awarded Siemens the order for the ICT and security infrastructure for its new power station at Eemshaven
Nuon has awarded the order for the ICT and security infrastructure for the new Nuon Magnum power station to be built in Eemshaven to Siemens Building Technologies. This project involves an amount of about € 3.5 million.
One aspect of the order involves the complete...

Factors in effective CCTV installations in retail outlets

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Well defined spec key to cost-effective CCTV installation
A report from the West Midlands Police suggests that the quality of up to 80% of CCTV images is so poor that they can't be used for evidential purposes. But it doesn't have to be that way, as Alistair Enser of Siemens Building Technologies explains.
To design an effective CCTV installation, it is first necessary to decide what the installation...

Siemens supplies Thames Valley Police with fixed and mobile Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Thames Valley Police benefits from Siemens ANPR technology and access to equipment
Siemens has renewed a 3-year Framework Agreement with the Thames Valley Police for the supply of fixed and mobile Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. The contract was secured on the basis of competitive pricing and the adoption of new working practices which will see Siemens providing an unprecedented level of transparency in contract negotiations.
As a result of...

New managing director to head security solutions at Siemens

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Dave Pickles (right) and Peter Hawksworth (left)
Dave Pickles has been appointed as the new managing director of the successful security solutions team at Siemens. Dave succeeds Peter Hawksworth, who will be heading up the global security products business.
Dave has a wealth of experience of working within Siemens, as well as running smaller external companies and his last role was to head the Motion Control and...

BSIA members excel at Security Excellence Awards

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Seven members of the BSIA were amongst winners at the prestigious Security Excellence Awards
Seven members of the British Security Industry Association were amongst the winners of the prestigious Security Excellence Awards. The winners were honoured at a glittering event held at the Park Lane Hilton in London.
Kiri Gray, BSIA PR and Marketing Communications Manager, comments: "The Security Excellence Awards recognise achievements in the industry across a...

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Siemens appoints Matthias Rebellius to lead its building technologies division in the US

Siemens hosts MESA’s first official Global Education Program

Open standards in physical access control gain momentum as ONVIF adoption grows

Siemens Building Technologies Division announces its range of E-Line detectors

Siemens connects DONG Energy's 85 sites in Denmark through a common access control system

ONVIF holds successful IP physical security products' interoperability demonstration at Security Essen 2010

Siemens’ integrated fire safety and security system installed at its Beijing Data Centre

Advantages of open standards within security top of Siemens agenda at Essen conference

Catch the latest innovations in integrated security and fire safety systems from Siemens at Security Essen 2010

Integrated security system from Siemens proves to be all-in-one solution for Malaysian real estate property

New Siemens website focuses on security at airports through use of interactive features

SIA expresses gratitude for Government Summit sponsors

Siemens' powerful integrated security solutions ideal for power plants

Hotel security demands more investment in latest integrated systems

Siemens Siveillance SitelQ adds IP camera integration, offers optimised security and cost savings

Siemens to supply ICT and security solution for new Nuon Magnum power station

Factors in effective CCTV installations in retail outlets

Siemens supplies Thames Valley Police with fixed and mobile Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology

New managing director to head security solutions at Siemens

BSIA members excel at Security Excellence Awards