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Event will also provide security solutions available to help businesses tackle issues of crime Police and security industry experts were on hand to provide valuable security advice to North-West based businesses last week at the annual Manchester Security conference and exhibition. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Greater Manchester Police and the Manchester City Centre Crime Prevention Panel, the event aims to inform busi...

Video Surveillance has grown increasingly popular around the word. Video surveillance has extended from office environments to production environments, from indoor to outdoor, and from local to remote. Due to those changes, video surveillance network has to adapt to multiple access scenarios and even to harsh environments. With the development of technology and the industry trend, WLAN can provide wireless video surveillance access to commercial buildings and office environments and can use to...

The video surveillance equipment market in South Africa is largest among all other countries According to a new report by Allied Market Research entitled, "South Africa IP Video Surveillance and VSaaS Market - Size, Industry Analysis, Trends, Opportunities, Growth and Forecast, 2013-2020", the South African IP video surveillance and VSaaS market is expected to reach $51.8 million by 2020, registering a CAGR of 16.1% during 2014-2020. The revenue from the sales of...

TESA ASSA ABLOY presents its revolutionary padlock. This innovative intelligent padlock guards goods and informs users by sending a message when anyone opens or closes it, allowing a user to know the exact location in any part of the world because of its GPS locator. WatchLock™ offers an ideal solution to asset owners across a variety of industries. Whether stationary or mobile, device or property, personal or business, on or offsite its habitual location. WatchLock™ will track, tra...

The video surveillance systems have been hugely successful in keepingthe centres safe Hikvision USA, a leading North American provider of multiple award-winning video surveillance products, teamed up with the City of Philadelphia to ensure success of their “Fun Safe Philly Summer” initiative. The program connects youth and their families to free and low-cost summer activities, including many events at the recreation centres spread throughout the city. With the safe...

Total Recall has brought 9 security vendors to enhance security at the Statue of Liberty National Monument Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider specialising in surveillance solutions, has brought together nine state-of-the-art technology vendors to deliver an award-winning IP-based, digital video surveillance solution used by the U.S. Park Police, National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of Interior (DOI) to enhance public safety and imp...

Stanley Solutions Wireless EL Series Locks are integrated with Intelli-M Access Management Software Infinias, a leading manufacturer and provider of IP-based access control solutions and technologies, announced a partnership with Stanley Security Solutions, along with the launch of Stanley’s EL Series Wireless Electronic Lock.  The new wireless electronic door lock is fully integrated into the infinias Intelli-M Access management software and can be mixed seamlessly...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced today that the latest service release of Security Center (5.2 SR4) provides integration with over 80 new video devices from 13 technology partners, including many new models from Arecont, Axis Communications, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek. The release follows the launch of new Security Center plugins for partner solutions including Software House C•CURE 9000 access control, Barco CMS video wall, Southwest MicroPoint...

Christie's Entero HB 80 Display Cubes form a video wall Christie® is showcasing its broad range of high performance video wall and content processing solutions at DistribuTECH in San Antonio, Texas, January 28-30. A leading player in command and control markets that include utility, government, traffic control, and network operations, Christie will have on display a 2 by 2 video wall composed of Christie Entero™ HB 80 inch SXGA+ high brightness display cubes, th...

The Sans Institute will be offering new courses as part of the Sans Europe event SANS Secure Europe, mainland Europe’s largest dedicated IT security training event will include two new courses when it returns to the Radisson Blu Hotel in the heart of Amsterdam from the 12th to the 24th of May. SANS will debut SEC561: Intense Hands-on Pen Testing Skill Development, the most labs-based course ever run by SANS with over 30 hours of intense labs based work. As course instru...

Gallagher will showcawse its newest innovations including the v7.10 Command Centre at Intersec 2014 Gallagher, a leading supplier of perimeter security and access control solutions, will feature an exciting range of innovative products for the first time in 2014 at the 16th edition of Intersec; the leading international meeting platform for the Security & Safety sectors within the Middle East. The company and its regional channel partners will use this opportunity to showc...

VidSys Vice President EMEA Darren Chalmers-Stevens will be demonstrating next-generation PSIM from VidSys VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, today announced details of its participation at the Intersec Expo, taking place 19-21 January 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Sony stand #SA-316C. Together with Sony, Darren Chalmers-Stevens, Vice President EMEA, VidSys will demonstrate next gene...

The seminars are organised in partnership with the Croatian Chamber of Electrical Engineer VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the start-up of a seminar series under the theme “Designing IP video surveillance systems”. The seminars, convened by VIVOTEK’s official distributor Alarm automatika, Ltd in Croatia, will run from November 2013 to March 2014. Organised in partnership with the Croatian Chamber of Electrical Engineers, the events are a great opportunity...

Bauer brings to Axis more than 20 years of experience working for strategic integrators and manufacturers in the security industry Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, today announced that security industry veteran Geoffrey Bauer has joined the company as Program Manager for the North American Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Program. Bauer brings to Axis more than 20 years of experience working for strategic integrators and manufacturers in the se...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. is introducing a new family of DIVAR digital recorders that include support for the latest 960H ultra high-resolution analogue cameras. This latest 960H technology upgrades analogue systems to the highest analogue resolution possible, representing a cost-effective solution when HD image quality is not yet required. Thanks to the use of the latest generation of charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors, 960H cameras provide a resolution of 720 television lines (TVL)....

Honeywell today released the 6100 Series Custom Alpha and Fixed-Language Keypads, giving security dealers a broader portfolio to accommodate a range of homeowner budgets and lifestyles. The Custom Alpha keypads feature VISTA® Intelligent Programming (VIP)—an intuitive, menu-based programming option for the most common functions that helps reduce installation time and labor costs. VIP is currently available with Honeywell’s VISTA-20P control panels. Easy-to-use graphics and a symm...

The partnership between Matrix and Tri-Ed will provide greater opportunities for both companies Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has announced a new strategic partnership initiative with Tri-Ed Distribution, a well-known and highly respected supplier of security and IP products based in Woodbury, N.Y.  Matrix Systems will align itself with Tri-Ed Distribution to fulfi...

Sighthound, Inc. announces today the launch of Sighthound Video, a product designed to disrupt the hard-to-use world of video security software and bring new levels of intelligence to keeping an eye on those things most precious to you. Sighthound Video has been trained to simulate the human brain’s recognition abilities. The software not only detects motion, it detects people. The software’s ability to detect and differentiate humans from animals or other objects greatly reduces the...

As a memeber of, Key Systems Inc will now provide enhanced security options for Asset tracking Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has announced that Key Systems, Inc., manufacturer of high security electronic asset control devices and high security management software to provide real-time event reporting has joined the aptiQ Alliance programme. Customers can now use one credential, a high security aptiQ smart card, with Key Systems, Inc. products to gain access to and track...

Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted has released the newest and perhaps the greatest version of WELS, its unique Winsted Equipment Layout Software (WELS) version 4.Winsted have reworked the software with the end-user in mind. The biggest change is the improved look and feel. The equipped version 4 has been revamped with a completely redesigned user interface with exciting new features promised to streamline the design process and improve the user experience. The software is easy...

The new Dallmeier IP cameras of the 4920 series score not only because of their pin sharp images in Full-HD quality, but also because of their easy and convenient configuration and installation. Whether as box camera or in a vandal-resistant dome housing: The DF4920HD-DN and DDF4920HDV-DN use a 5 megapixel CMOS image sensor and provide Full-HD video in real-time (1080/p) using the H.264 codec.Quick installation A special highlight of the 4920 series is the function Remote Back Focus Control &nd...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces the next versions of its professional line of products: XProtect® Essential 2013, XProtect® Express 2013, XProtect® Professional 2013 and XProtect® Enterprise 2013. The products’ new features will further empower Milestone distributors, resellers and end-users to do more by embracing new capabilities and enabling more business opportunities.  The new enhancements in the produc...

Multifactor authentication on a single sensor is now possible for organisations that require assured authentication Lumidigm recently announced that attendees at the Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo (BCC), to be held at The Tampa Convention Centre September 17-19, will be able to see a multispectral imaging sensor natively read two different authentication factors, a fingerprint and a new optical barcode credential, at the Lumidigm booth (# 329). Multifactor...

The new distribution agreement will expand GET Group’s distribution network of its secure ID card printing technology Global Enterprise Technologies Corp. (GET Group), a provider of cutting-edge passport and ID systems globally, recently announced the formation of a new strategic partnership with Law Enforcement ID, based in Orange, California. The new distribution agreement will expand GET Group’s distribution network of its cutting-edge secure ID card printing te...

The new training centre will house Veilux’s new “V-Training” program Veilux Manufacturing is very excited to announce the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Grand Prairie, Texas. The 27,500 square foot facility houses the corporate offices, a training centre that can train up to 75 to 100 people, a storefront display, technical support, distribution, and most exciting of all, a brand new manufacturing facility. The new training centre will house Ve...

Arredondo will be giving a presentation on “EMV and Mobile: A Case Study Convergence” on June 6th Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced that Alyssa Arredondo, senior marketing manager for Datacard Group, will be speaking at the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) 2013 Expo taking place June 4-7, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The 2013 ICMA EXPO will feature a variety of presentations from dif...

The survey reveals increasing focus on integration technologies, improved collaboration and information sharing VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software,  is previewing findings from its second annual EMEA Security Survey at IFSEC International 2013.  This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals from public sector, corporate enterprise and national government organisations reveals an in...

AlliedBarton’s company-wide military hiring program, Hire Our HeroesSM, is an essential part of its recruiting strategy AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce that Chris McCann, Recruiter and Trainer, Midwest Region, Minneapolis, MN, was awarded the Patriotic Civilian Service Award from the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces (EPAF). “This award represents the highest aw...

Geoff Gerks brings expertise in occupational and environmental safety G4S Secure Solutions (USA) announces the appointment of Geoff Gerks as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Gerks brings an extensive background in human resources, employee and labor relations with expertise in occupational and environmental safety. Bringing more than 20 years in the field of recruiting and employee management, Gerks will focus on innovative ways to support our core value of Best Peop...

Accellion will outline how its vision is aligning with the needs of enterprises and its plans for Europe during 2013 Accellion, Europe’s fastest growing enterprise mobile file sharing vendor will be sharing details of new customer wins and an upcoming agreement that will extend its footprint to a larger community of partners across the region. Paul Steiner, Managing Director of EMEA and Jes Breslaw, Marketing Director, EMEA would like to invite members of the press and a...