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The growth in the electronic security market is reflected in the 170+ new companies who will be at ISC West More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communic...

The seminars will discuss professional  use of modern cameras, equipment and IP connections A new series of seminars and exhibitions are set to explore the latest developments in the CCTV sector, providing expert insight into the latest changes in technology and legislation. Organised by the British Security Industry Association – the trade association representing the UK’s private security industry, including a large number of CCTV manufacturers and installe...

Robert supports the growing network of Gamewell-FCI engineered systems distributors throughout Latin America and Caribbean Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell  announces the promotion of Roberto Orozco to Regional Sales Manager, hired to support the growing network of Gamewell-FCI Engineered Systems Distributors throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Orozco’s 15 years of experience as a Senior International Technical Training Specialist for Honeywell Fire Systems is an...

Security Networks’ 240-plus affiliates can now offer Wi-Fi monitoring on Honeywell’s LYNX Touch 5100, which was recently released in the US. The LYNX Touch 5100 is a self-contained security system, the first of its kind to provide Wi-Fi alarm communications. Wi-Fi will make installation more economical and easier for the affiliates, according to Security Network’s vice president of operations, Kurt Becker. Because Wi-Fi reduces installation times and upfront equipmen...

Intersec 2013 saw an increased demand for HD CCTV and PSIM solutions Intersec Dubai 2013, the premier business and networking event for security, safety and fire protection in the Middle East recently concluded its 15th and largest yet edition. Featuring 990 exhibitors from 54 countries, Intersec 2013 was 7% larger than the previous edition and welcomed 21,615 visitors from 118 countries, enjoying a 10% growth in trade visitor numbers.* Intersec 2013 was inaugurated by His Hi...

Honeywell recently announced the first products in its new ONVIF-compliant HDZ PTZ dome camera range. Designed to deliver interoperability between any IP-based physical security product, these 1080p models will allow installers and end users to design and build network video systems with devices from any manufacturer. For added peace of mind, the indoor and outdoor pendant cameras also capture video on a micro Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) memory card providing back up to mitigate against...

Honeywell recently announced a new version of its Pro-Watch security management system, Pro-Watch 4.0. The Pro-Watch system is Honeywell’s flagship integrated security management platform that allows large companies to easily manage complex systems that tie together access control, IP video surveillance, intrusion detection and building management technology for tighter security and increased productivity. Pro-Watch 4.0 includes new features such as support for wireless readers, new compli...

The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2013 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas. The...

The Health Care Centre opened in 2006 andunites a range of health services The ClientSt. Peter’s Primary Health Care Centre is a state of the art facility combining leisure and primary health care services under one roof in the heart of Burnley, Lancashire. It was opened in 2006 at a cost of £29 million, and spans 20,000 square metres over ten floors. The Health Care Centre provides a unique range of health services from one central location and includes three GP p...

Honeywell recently announced the introduction of commercial-grade fire control panels with features from the company’s VISTA Turbo line to provide additional functionality and save security dealers money and installation time. These robust solutions have been designed to more easily integrate with access control and leading third-party systems, provide additional smart sensor functionality and more. The new VISTA Turbo Fire models—the VISTA-32FBPT, VISTA-128FBPT and VISTA-250FBPT&md...

Honeywell, Everfocus India's system integrator partner, installs ECOR264-9X1GR Model -9- Channel DVR End-User’s Pressing Concern – Bank Burglaries Bank burglaries are common storylines for Hollywood movies. The Dark Knight takes away the breath of all Bat Man fans, while Firewall may win over security specialists and professionals. For System Integrators with clients from banking segments, or better yet, anyone who works in a bank, do bank burglaries exist in mov...

Founded in 1911, StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent aviation service businesses. StandardAero specialises in maintenance, repair and overhaul for commercial, air transport, military, business and general aviation, industrial aircraft and helicopters. Its 4,000 employees located in 26 facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia serve customers from more than 80 different countries. StandardAero is always looking for a better way to provide excellent servic...

Honeywell has enhanced its lineup of mobile apps with the new release of the LYNX Touch iPad demo app in the US for its popular LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained wireless touchscreen security system. The app is available free of charge and can be downloaded right on the iPad from the Apple® iTunes Store—making it easy for security dealers to demonstrate the product’s features and ease of use to prospective customers.  The app provides an enhanced experience for iPad users than...

Honeywell recently introduced MAXPRO Cloud, a hosted service that gives organisations access to their video surveillance anywhere there is an Internet connection, and without the need for IT expertise or challenging firewall configurations. MAXPRO Cloud offers a new method for installers to drive long-term business value by offering these video services to their customers and generating recurring monthly revenue (RMR) with minimal investment and system complexity. MAXPRO Cloud is ideal for reta...

Honeywell has added advanced video capabilities to one of its most-popular and most-affordable access control systems, giving owners of small to mid-size businesses a new option for improving building security. The company’s NetAXS-123 offering is the first access control technology of its kind to provide video surveillance without requiring a digital video recorder (DVR) or network video recorder (NVR), making it ideal for smaller businesses such as pharmacies, day care centres and clinic...

The Whitegate Health Centre, a new NHS Primary Care Centre located in Blackpool, Lancashire, was opened to the public in September 2009. Eric Wright Construction was the primary building contractor responsible for the project and its Facilities Management division was selected to manage all aspects of the buildings security and general maintenance. The Primary Care Centre was built as part of a wider NHS initiative to bring non emergency / surgical health services such as x-ray, physiotherapy,...

Honeywell recently announced it is offering 4G alarm communications technology on its VISTA platform, one of the security industry’s most widely used lines of alarm panels. In making 4G technology available for VISTA, Honeywell continues to standardise its systems on the industry’s newest and fastest alarm communications to maximise the longevity of their offerings. The first VISTA panels that will offer 4G – the GSMX4G and GSMV4G – are available now. Earlier this year,...

Honeywell recently released an application programming interface (API) for its widely used WIN-PAK® integrated security platform that allows users to better integrate their access control security system with other building management and administrative systems. The WIN-PAK PE API works as the interface between Honeywell’s WIN-PAK PE 3.0 and WIN-PAK SE 3.0 solutions and the client’s third party system making it the ideal solution for customers who require a single point of entry...

The first LEED certified green building in Malta, SCMO1 covers 12,000m2 of office space over The SituationSituated at the heart of SmartCity Malta, ‘SCM01’ is a commercial building covering 12,000m² of office space spread over seven storeys, providing a series of flexible office suites together with shared facilities and ample parking for knowledge workers and visitors.SmartCity Malta is continuously striving towards excellence andcommitting to green poli...

HESIS becomes part of 59 companies in the UK who have been approved to supply Gent equipment Leading Merseyside firm HESIS Fire and Security has been recognised for its extensive capabilities and considerable experience in the fire industry having become an approved partner of Gent by Honeywell. Gent has been a market leader in the manufacture of fire detection and alarm equipment since the 1930s. In 2005, it was acquired by Honeywell, a company based in Morristown, New Jerse...

Honeywell’s new MB-Secure panel is an open platform which includes hardware board running firmware Honeywell recently announced it will launch its new generation intruder and access control panel MB-Secure® at Security Essen 2012, The World Forum for Security and Fire Prevention, taking place from 25th to 28th September 2012 in Essen, Germany. Installers and Honeywell partners can preview the latest Honeywell innovation on the Honeywell Stand 211 in Hall 3.0. Un...

Security solutions provider Oncam recently announced the launch of its Evolution range of next generation 360-degree cameras. The Evolution range is the first major product release since Oncam acquired Grandeye in July 2012 and it provides a more powerful platform that takes the Company’s position as leader in 360-degree imaging to a new level. Over the next 12 months Oncam will be launching a further two 360-cameras in the Evolution range with better imaging and a capability of up to 12...

The PSIA has released seven systems specifications built with broad industry support Leading access control, intrusion detection, managed service providers, physical security information management (PSIM), video, and video storage vendors demonstrated the "plug and play" interoperability of their Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA)-compliant systems today during a series of demonstrations at ASIS 2012. The demonstrations showcased the utility of PSIA's newest s...

Honeywell's booth will include a dedicated section for member of its HIS End Users Committee New IP video systems and an enhanced version of its Pro-Watch security-management platform will highlight Honeywell’s presence at ASIS 2012 this month in Philadelphia. But the company will showcase more this year than just technology; its end-user customers will also play a prominent role. For the first time, Honeywell’s booth will include a dedicated section for members o...

Honeywell has introduced a new network video recorder (NVR) that can help large organisations comply with stringent regulations that require them to retain video for longer periods of time and more-effectively protect their surveillance data. The MAXPRO NVR Professional Edition (PE) is ideal for facilities in industries such as education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, banking and manufacturing, among others. MAXPRO NVR PE is the latest addition to Honeywell’s MAXPRO line of technology desi...

In existence since the late 1930s, the Trenton Housing Authority (THA) provides decent and affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents throughout the city of Trenton, New Jersey, USA. Its mission is to provide safe and sanitary housing for residents and to lead them toward self-sufficiency. For the past 30 years, the THA has served nearly 2,000 households. Today, the THA is an autonomous body that is chartered by the State of New Jersey, partially funded by the federa...

The G2 security system supports instant alarm signalling Introduction ICTS UK, a subsidiary of ICTS Europe BV, specialises in the provision of integrated security solutions. The ICTS canine services division, based in Didcot, is a core ICTS service, where dedicated handlers look after and train sniffer dogs to provide invaluable materials detection services in high profile environments. In order to ensure the protection of these valuable assets, and accompanying potentially...

Nine use cases will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery of equipment and systems Leading security vendors will demonstrate the interoperability of their PSIA-compliant systems, including access control, intrusion detection, video, analytics and storage and physical security information management (PSIM), at ASIS 2012. At least nine use cases based on new and existing PSIA specifications will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery o...

Headquartered in Tokyo, Nomura is a top tier international bank providing investment and merchant banking services to corporate and institutional customers. With offices in all major financial centres across the globe, the mission of Nomura is to deliver superior services and solutions to meet all investment needs of their clients. To ensure they execute their mission in a safe and secure environment, Nomura has invested in a Honeywell access control solution that is expandable for the future....

Honeywell announced WIN-PAK XE (Xpress Edition) access control software, the latest addition to its WIN-PAK access control software family and suitable for businesses that require access control functionality only through a single workstation system. Designed to evolve to meet changing business needs, WIN-PAK XE provides a cost-effective solution that can be easily expanded into a more comprehensive integrated Honeywell security solution. Integrators also benefit from a single software solution...