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The premier global fair in Essen offered over 40 market segments, attracting more than 40,000 visitors On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Security Essen presented itself on its best form: 1,045 exhibitors from around 40 nations showed a large number of innovations for civil security at Messe Essen at the end of September - including worldwide conglomerates such as Bosch, Panasonic, Sony and Siemens. For the first time, the premier global fair in Essen offered more than 4...

Having recently expanded its global operations by making a series of major acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics found that diverse electronic security systems were being used at the various sites making up its organisation. Since this made central management of the systems difficult and time consuming, it decided to standardise worldwide on a single system – SiPass integrated from Security Products, a business segment of the Siemens Building Technologies Division. The system has b...

As an authorised VAR of Quantum’s SAFE software, Siemens will provide enterprise-level physical security solutions Quantum Secure has formed a value-added reseller (VAR) alliance with Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division. As an authorised value-added reseller of Quantum Secure’s SAFE software suite, a comprehensive physical security management solution that connects disparate physical security, IT and operational systems and reduces costs and risks...

XProtect Access Control Module 2014, part of MIP SDK will also be presented by Milestone at both the events Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) integrated with access control systems from multiple Milestone Solution Partners will be presented at this month’s security industry events: Security Essen in Germany and ASIS International in Atlanta, Georgia. Numerous Milestone Solution Partners are using the new XProtect® Access Control...

The event also features an overview by ONVIF Steering Committee Chairman Per Björkdahl ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is hosting a public interoperability demonstration and reception during Security Essen in Essen, Germany, on the 25th of September, 2014. The event is taking place at the Atlantic Congress Hotel, located next to the Messe Essen fairgrounds. ONVIF members such as Axis, Hikvision, Siemens, Meyer...

With a 650-strong fleet of buses and more than 350,000 passengers daily, Lothian Buses operates the largest bus network in Edinburgh. Managing 55 routes, numerous depots and ticket stations is a daily challenge and the Siemens Building Technologies division stepped in to provide an integrated, intelligent monitoring solution. A dynamic video management system from Siemens keeps a constant track on the entire fleet by overseeing activity on all bus routes. A recent technology upgrade has enabled...

Ava Parissay joined Milestone at its Danish headquarters in June as Senior Products Manager in the Professional Business Unit Milestone Systems aims to continue its position as the market leader for open platform IP video management software (VMS), the company has recently hired more strong players for managing sales in North America, Austria, Germany and Switzerland and the UK. A new Finance Manager has also come on board in the US and the fast-growing Bulgarian office has a...

Security Essen 2014 attendees can see live Aperio® integrations running on the floor at multiple ASSA ABLOY partner OEM stands Innovation in wireless access control is on display at Security Essen 2014, thanks to ASSA ABLOY. The global leader in door opening solutions showcases Aperio®, SMARTair™ and eCLIQ™ in Hall 11, Stand 304. According to a recent survey by ASSA ABLOY and ifsecglobal.com, almost 80% of security managers say reducing energy consumpt...

The product is supplied ready to install as a dome but easily converts into a ball PTZ camera by removing the top cover Pro-Vision Distribution, the UK distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers Redvision’s new 40x optical zoom domes. Simon Davies, Internal Sales Manager for Pro-Vision told us, “The new RVX40 has enhanced low-light performance and improved resolution whilst retaining the popular...

Community safety has always been a priority for the London Borough of Bexley (LBB) and they are now the first local authority in the UK to adopt a new outsourced model that will help to further reduce crime and secure the safety of people and places within the borough. The security solutions team at Siemens was chosen to design, build, staff, manage and operate a comprehensive outsourced CCTV service for Bexley for the next 10 years. This new model has been put in place to reduce the long term...

Tony O’Brien was invited to present a paper at IFSEC 2014 The electronic security and fire safety markets are increasingly demanding technology that will assess and manage critical situations, distribute information and co-ordinate and manage resources. Tony O’Brien, Head of Enterprise Solutions from Siemens Building Technologies was invited to present a paper at IFSEC on 18 June 2014 from 2-2.30pm in the Smart Buildings Theatre that demonstrated how to de...

A Managed Service solution ensures continuous system availability and functionality Managed Service methodologies have a proven record of improved operations, reduced ownership costs and the ability to migrate technology over time. Head of Enterprise Solutions for Siemens Building Technologies, Tony O’Brien, examines how this approach could impact the security and fire safety industries. How robust is your security and fire safety technology roadmap? A recent global sur...

With experience in the surveillance industry, Da Silva Jr. will lead Aimetis in continued expansion in the Brazil region Aimetis recently announced the appointment of Sergio Dias da Silva Jr. as the company’s Regional Sales Manager – Brazil, located in São Paulo. Sergio will be responsible for all sales activities required to support the needs of this region’s expanding market. With extensive experience in the surveillance industry and outstanding sale...

Andrew has held a number of key positions gaining valuable technical, commercial and programme management experience Siemens has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Robinson as Managing Director of Siemens Building Technologies for UK and Ireland. Andrew assumed the role on 31st March 2014 and brings with him a wealth of experience within the technology and construction industries. Having worked within Siemens since 1998, Andrew has held a number of key positions gaining v...

Intersec 2014 will focus on areas including Commercial Security & Information Security, Safety & Health, and Fire & Rescue Safety, fire protection and security remain high on the priority lists of governments and corporate companies worldwide given the current uncertain scenario in many parts of the world. The Middle East region, replete with its crucial reserves of oil and natural gas, and boasting some of the fastest growing economies within its ranks, is bei...

Representatives and delegations from the world’s leading security enterprises visited CPSE 2013 At CPSE, major Chinese and global security products manufacturers, including Panasonic, Huawei, Bosch, Honeywell, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony and Siemens presented their innovations, find reliable partners and achieve critical goals. The newest products from around the world will be on display, running the entire gauntlet from video surveillance, access control, anti-intrusion and al...

The new headquarters building of Taiwan Life Insurance, one of the top insurers in Taiwan, was complete in late 2012. Sit in the heart of the busy commercial district on Zhongshan North Road, Taipei City, the 12-storey, stone-facade building with the elegant interior design is a modern architecture engineered to meet the most stringent standards in engineering, green sustainability, and safety. Looking to house thousands of staff employees while integrating corporate resources all under one roo...

Siemens SiPass Entro access control products have been in use at the base for more than 10 years Thule Air Base in Greenland, the US Armed Forces’ northernmost location, has some of the most extreme weather in the world. Temperatures down to -60oF are commonplace, and the world’s second highest wind speed of 207 miles per hour was measured on the base. Despite these challenging conditions, standard SiPass Entro access control products from Siemens have been in...

Organised by UBM Live, the security awards are designed to honour the best professionals, projects, and processes The nomination process for the 2013 Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, is now open. Celebrating its 15th year in 2013, this highly prestigious industry awards scheme is specifically designed to commend and honour the very best professionals, projects and processes which both the UK and international security sectors have to offer. There’s a...

The Excelsior Hotel is owned by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and is located on the waterfront of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, opposite the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the famous Noonday Gun. As the largest hotel on Hong Kong Island, the Excelsior features 886 rooms and suites, seven restaurants and bars, a business center and extensive meeting and conference facilities. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is constantly looking at ways of improving energy management and achieving en...

The event offers networking space to over 150 cutting-edge technology vendors and over 4000 security professionals A networking space for over 150 cutting-edge technology vendors and over 4000 pre-qualified IT and security professionals, ALL-OVER-IP Expo 2013 provides global vendors with unique keynote speaking opportunities for the 6th time this year. Educational Keynotes allow global technology leaders to: Build or increase brand awareness among Russian buyers Meet dist...

Specifically designed for CCTV applications, the new Siemens CMTC2315 video monitor provides crisp, clear pictures from almost any video source. Part of the comprehensive Siemens range of full HD CCTV products, it is ideally suited for use with the latest HD digital video recorders but it also delivers remarkably detailed pictures when used with conventional analogue video sources. This new monitor features a 23-inch diagonal 16:9 format screen and has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, a...

Norbain is pleased to announce that customers can benefit from a ready upgrade path from Siemens’ Europlex to SPC leading intruder detection platform. Siemens Legacy Europlex systems have long been industry-renowned for their good service and robust platform. However, with warranty and support coming to an end, spares and technical support are being scaled down. The good news is that APLEX, Verifier and 3GS users now have a simple four step migration path to SPC intruder detection systems...

Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm is approximately 25 km off the coast of Suffolk. It has a capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) making it the world's largest offshore wind farm once it becomes operational and Siemens Energy is supplying the 140 3.6 MW wind turbines which connect the wind farm to the National Grid. Greater Gabbard will play a vital part in supplying green electricity to meet the EU target to obtain 20 per cent of energy from renewable sources by 2020.To assist in the safe operation o...

The integration includes ISM Genesys 2 with Siemens SigNET hybrid intruder alarm system When a government office in Ireland commissioned two integration projects, the contractors in both instances specified ISM’s patent-protected Genesys 2 security control room management system to integrate CCTV, access control, intruder, fire and intercoms. These were exciting, not to mention ground- breaking projects, because Genesys 2 was integrating with a new, pioneering alarm syst...

Besides IT security, fire safety and access security scores highly on the scale of business continuity Twenty percent of companies employing more than 1000 people do not have a plan that ensures the continuity of the business after a disaster. Among companies with ten or fewer employees this figure rises to 80 percent. These are the findings of a representative survey by Siemens Nederland. It is noteworthy here that almost 60% of these same large companies believe they should...

Hoteliers throughout the world are facing the need to reconcile short term investments in infrastructure and new technologies with the long term business goals of profitability, sustainability and investor value creation. India is emerging as one of the leading travel destinations, with the World Travel Organization forecasting increases in tourism year on year of almost 9 percent, with some 25 million tourists anticipated by 2015. This poses challenges for Indian hotel owners and operators. A p...

Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security: At the 20th global fair for security and fire protection technology, over 39,000 trade visitors from 115 countries obtained information from 1,086 exhibitors from 40 nations. Four days' long, companies and institutions presented their innovations at Mess...

As higher education facilities’ professionals look for innovative ways to fund campus refurbishment programs and upgrade building systems, performance contracting is becoming an increasingly popular means through which efficiencies can be achieved with a budget-neutral approach. Administrators at West Virginia University (WVU) chose this option to address their eight million square foot built environment, significantly improving facilities and increasing energy efficiency, while at the sam...

In Queensland, Australia, sixteen domestic and international airports are involved in a groundbreaking research project to help strike the optimum balance between the implementation of future-proof security solutions and the efficiency of the entire site. The “Airports of the Future” project spans seven interrelated disciplines: business process management; business continuity and incident response management; human systems; identity management; intelligent surveillance; airport info...