Avigilon expands into Southern African surveillance market with appointment of new security industry expert

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Avigilon's high-definition surveillance solution delivers image clarity, performance, and cost effectiveness

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, recently announced its expansion into the growing surveillance market in Southern Africa with the appointment of a security industry expert in the region, Ryno Van der Vyver, as the company's Regional Sales Manager for Southern Africa.

A 2010 Frost & Sullivan report...

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...

Chubb donates 18th century prison door to the Museum of London

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Mike Pawezowski and Jim Gledhill pictured with the historic door donated to The Museum of London

An 18th Century door owned by Chubb and used at Newgate Prison has been donated to the Museum of London to ensure its future preservation. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of

UTC Fire & Security exhibits security management systems at Greenbuild Exhibition 2011

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

UTC Fire & Security products featured Interlogix Simon XT two way talking touch screen home security control

UTC Fire & Security highlighted their environmentally sound and resource-efficient fire fighting, security and energy management systems at the 2011 Greenbuild Exhibition in Toronto.

UTC Fire & Security's Global Security...

Remote video monitoring system by RVR prevents fuel thefts, crime & vandalism

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

CCTV remote surveillance system by RVR prevents fule price-related crime

A CCTV system monitored by Remote Video Response (RVR) is ensuring that fuel theft is a thing of the past for executive coach operator, Sharpes of Nottingham. RVR is a business of UTC Fire and Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

With the ever-rising price of fuel and a marked increase in thefts across the UK, not a single...

UTC Fire & Security appoints Mark Barry and Kelly Romano at key posts

Thu, 26 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Mark Barry and Kelly Romano will serve their best to upgrade results at UTC

UTC Fire & Security has announced changes to its senior leadership team. Mark Barry has been appointed President, Global Fire Products, succeeding Scott Buckhout, who was appointed President, UTC Fire & Security in late-March. Kelly Romano will succeed Barry as President, Global Security Products; both appointments effective immediately. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies...

Latest fire and security solutions highlighted by UTC at IFSEC 2011

Wed, 25 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

UTC Fire and Security showcased some of their advanced products at IFSEC 2011

UTC Fire & Security showcased the latest security and safety solutions from Lenel and Interlogix at IFSEC 2011 in Birmingham, U.K., May 16 – 19. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.

The Olympic Park gateway secured by Chubb

Thu, 05 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Chubb is responsible for Westfield's Straford City and London's Olympic Park security projects

Chubb has been chosen by the developers of Westfield Stratford City - the gateway to the Olympic Park - to provide fire and security systems for what will be the largest urban shopping centre in Europe. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp

Chubb...

Interlogix re-launches the ITI™ and Aritech™ brands

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Interlogix™, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, has expanded its brand offering, including re-introducing the ITI™ and Aritech™ brands. Interlogix and its new portfolio of brands can be seen at ISC West in Las Vegas. Interlogix is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

Interlogix offers some of the most-trusted names in security, and will re-introduce familiar brand names for sensors and accessories: ITI™ for wireless and Aritech™ for wired products. For U.S. residential intrusion systems, GE will continue to be the primary brand and include the industry-proven Simon XT^™, Concord™ and NetworX^™ panels.

"This is an exciting time to be part of Interlogix. Our partners now have the benefit of offering well-known intrusion names in their product portfolio for customers," states Bob...

Portable CCTV system for temporary surveillance launched by RVR

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Remote Video Response (RVR), one of the UK's leading providers of remote monitoring services, launched a portable, monitored CCTV system that can be rapidly deployed in applications where surveillance is required on a temporary basis. RVR is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX).

RVR's new and improved NAS system combines a pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) day/night dome camera and wireless passive infrared (PIR) detectors within a tough, Kevlar reinforced housing that can deployed within minutes, requiring only a 240 volt power supply.

Should an intruder be detected, the unit transmits live or recorded images back to either a handheld PDA, laptop or RVR's remote video response centre (RVRC) via wireless 3G technology. RVR's trained operators can see what is happening in real-time, act immediately and can access an integrated audio amplifier and speaker to issue commands to warn intruders off-site if required.

The unit is...

Interlogix’s new portfolio of product brands effectively showcased at ISC West

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Interlogix has extended its brand with the addition of GE brand to its product portfolio

Lenel demonstrated OnGuard’s Mobile Monitoring application live in ISC West

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Lenel's application supports Android™, Windows® 7, iPad™, iPhone® smartphones and other wireless devices

Interlogix™ displayed a whole new range of video surveillance and residential intrusion products at ISC West

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Interlogix launched a range of interactive services solutions in a realistic home environment at ISC West 2011

Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, featured several recently-released...

Attendance at ISC West 2011 tradeshow rises by 10 percent

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

ISC West 2011 attendance with a ten percent increase to 2010

ISC West, the confirmed largest US security event, concluded last week on a high note with a 10 percent increase in attendance (pending third-party audit results) and an optimistic outlook for the coming year. ISC West, long considered a barometer for the health of the US security industry, offered robust business opportunities for security manufacturers and service providers with representatives from virtually every segment of the security distribution...

Lenel’s OnGuard Mobile Monitoring application now supports major smartphones

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

With the latest OnGuard Mobile Monitoring application, Lenel Systems International, Inc. announces support for the Android™, Windows® 7, iPad™, iPhone® smartphones and other wireless devices. Previously available only on BlackBerry® smartphones, the new application meets today's growing business demands for additional choices in mobile equipment for monitoring corporate and government facilities. Lenel is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

"Building on the success of our award-winning BlackBerry solution, this application provides a range of mobile alternatives for customers with OnGuard equipped sites. When guards and security personnel cannot be present at a central monitoring station, mobile monitoring alerts security to real-time activities throughout the entire location," states Shaun Kelsey, Custom Solutions Manager for Lenel.

The application equips security...

Interlogix™ presents a new range of video surveillance, residential intrusion products and security alarms

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, featured several recently-released products and showcased interactive services solutions in a realistic home environment at ISC West 2011 in Las Vegas. Interlogix is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

Interlogix's residential intrusion products include the newest release of the GE Simon XT security system and wireless Two-Way Talking Touch Screen with interactive services. At booth 11087, customers had the opportunity to register for a live demonstration of these innovative products at Interlogix's "Interactive Home Experience" room.

"This interactive space gives customers a flavor of the new normal - where information and technology have converged in ways that touch every aspect of our lives - and where security installers must align their business for future success," states Bob...

Access Control and Intrusion now fall under PSIA specifications

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The reception at ISC West 2011 will showcase the benefits of the PSIA security systems approach to interoperability

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced it will host a reception at ISC West 2011 to demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications.

CCTV surveillance solution from Chubb Electronic Security chosen to monitor titanium production at Timet UK

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Timet UK has selected CCTV from Chubb to monitor production at its Witton Mill plant in Birmingham

Timet, one of the world's largest suppliers of high quality Titanium products, has chosen CCTV from Chubb Electronic Security to monitor production at its Witton Mill plant in Birmingham. Chubb is part of

PSIA to demonstrate its security suite specifications at ISC West 2011

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

PSIA will demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications at ISC West 2011

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced it will host a reception at...

Mayflex unveils new version of its security product guide

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Mayflex offers a true one-stop shop for anyone looking for a complete surveillance solution

Version 2 of Mayflex's Security Product Guide is now available, highlighting products from the full range in Mayflex's security portfolio.

In the last 6 months Mayflex has taken on board a range of new suppliers, such as

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