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Integrated Engineering, a world leading powerhouse in the contactless smart card industry, announced today that its contactless SmartID readers have been approved by the US General Services Administration (GSA) as compliant with the Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (FIPS 201).  Integrated Engineering's readers are the first GSA PIV II Certified smart card readers included on the GSA Approved Products list for FIPS 201 compliant projects."We are very pleased to be the fir...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has expanded its field sales team with the appointment of Nick Swift as Field Sales Engineer for the North East. "I am looking forward to meeting with the wide variety of security installation companies throughout the North East", says Nick Swift.  "It is a vibrant region for one of the strongest sectors in the security industry."Nick Swift's appointment comes a...

Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for security and business intelligence, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with SLE, providers of video surveillance systems for urban transport networks in France.SLE specialises in the design, development, installation and maintenance of Real Time Vehicle Location and Passenger Information Systems for urban public transport networks.  Under the terms of the agreement, SLE will hold...

Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for security and business intelligence, today announced that it has entered into a reseller agreement with Dominion Technologies, providers of security solutions for the transportation market in Spain. Based in Spain, Dominion Technologies, part of the Dominion Group, provides enterprise business applications, telecommunication, automation and security solutions to companies in Spain and Latin America.  Under the t...

Nearly US $1.3 billion in combined revenues forecasted for 2006 Creates formidable player in the Controls Market Complete solutions for energy efficiency in buildings Industry leading Open Integrated Systems Full range of security productsSchneider Electric, parent company of TAC, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Invensys Building Systems (IBS), a division of Invensys Controls with operations in North America and Asia.  IBS will merge with TAC, a world leader in building...

IP Group to become major shareholderCOE Group plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, announced that IP Group plc, the intellectual property commercialisation company, had agreed to be lead investor in a proposed fundraising of circa £1M.   At the end of July, IP Group's market capitalisation was £311 million, and at the end of May it had cash of £57 million.Andrew Wallace, Chief Executive of COE Group, said: "We...

March NetworksTM, a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, introduced today the new members of its UK sales team.Under the leadership of Michael Rack, March Networks' Vice President of Sales for UK and Ireland, the UK sales team has expanded to include three industry veterans.  Jamie Barnfield and Martin Cowley join the Company, as Sales Managers while Ian Dickinson will take on the role of Customer Services Manager.  The UK sales tea...

Genie CCTV, specialists in the supply of CCTV camera systems and accessories, has promoted Sales Manager Simon Green to the position of Sales Director.Simon, who has been with the company for three and half years, will now assume all strategic sales responsibilities in the UK and Ireland, driving up revenue streams as new products come on board as well as providing sales support and training for Genie's growing sales team.Steve Baker, Managing Director of Genie CCTV, said: "We are very...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it has increased its sales support for the EMEA region with the appointment of Rob Pattiwaël as regional sales manager.  Pattiwaël will be based in the Netherlands, with sales responsibilities for the Benelux territory, comprising Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. ‘'I am able to offer my extensive experience working for installers and have good knowledge of the security market in t...

Following the recent acquisition of Initial Security by MITIE Group PLC, the group announced today the completion of the rebranding of all Initial Security services under the MITIE Security identity.Founded in 1979, Initial Security grew to become one of the UK's leading providers of manned security services with customers in sectors including retail, transport, distribution and commercial offices.The acquisition has significantly enhanced the MITIE Security coverage with the 20 branch netwo...

TeleEye Group, one of the world's dynamic and leading providers of remote video surveillance systems with offices in the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines and Croatia, are delighted to announce the establishment of TeleEye (Mauritius) Limited.  TeleEye (Mauritius) Limited is the Group's first operations in African region.  It aims at expanding the marketing of latest TeleEye video surveillance and recording systems to cater the remote monitoring needs of...

Operations Director, Southern RegionIan Foster has been appointed Operations Director - Southern Region.  Prior to joining Reliance in July 1996 he spent 22 years in the cable and pipe industry working in both sales and general management positions with HE Sampson, BICC, and latterly with Brown and Tawse as general manager of their Southern Region.  Since joining Reliance, Ian has held various general management positions within the business.Operations Director, Northern RegionChris Bu...

Cwmbran-based Access Security Specialist, Bewator, has assisted one man and his team of supporters in a charity fundraising motorcycle expedition to the Arctic Circle.Managing Director of Bewator Ltd, Robert Cotterill, lent his support to close friend, John Foster, in a 2,200 mile trip in aid of the British Heart Foundation, a charity John shares a personal affiliation with.Six years ago John, a keen motorcyclist, was diagnosed with incurable congestive heart failure.  Although his conditio...

Vision Fire & Security appoints Regional Sales Executive for ADPRO CCTV solutions in Continental Europe, Julius Klein Molekamp has a degree in Electronics Design and has worked in several sales and service engineering roles within the Video Security Industry.  Julius also has a Law degree and has gained practical experience in penal law, where video evidence from crime scenes is often gathered for evidential proof in courts of law. Julius comments: "With my electronic, sales and la...

ADT Fire and Security was recognised for its support of members of the Reserve Forces at a reception hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales, at his Clarence House residence, on Wednesday.  ADT employs 18 Reservists, of which 6 have been mobilised for service in Iraq. Hazel Nugent, ADT's Corporate HR Manager for Europe & South Africa, was one of more than 50 employers from across the UK who attended the reception.  She said: "We are proud to support our Reservists.  They perfor...

Kaba reinforces its Total Access strategy by simplifying its sales organisation and business processes.  Effective July 1 2006, the company's complete offering is available through a single sales organisation per country or region.  The offering includes access control, time-and-attendance, enterprise data collection and door solutions.Kaba's newly consolidated market positioning in Europe enhances distribution efficiency by allowing customers and partners to conduct all their...

CCTV manufacturer AD Group, the parent company of Dedicated Micros, was one of only ten UK businesses - and the sole representative from the security sector - to be recognized as ‘One to Watch' in the authoritative annual Sunday Times Profit Track 100 survey.When making their selection for the ‘One to Watch' category - new for 2006 - the judges from Fast Track, the independent research company, and sponsors PricewaterhouseCoopers visited each of the contenders, focusing not only on a...

Security Camera "Turns protection into a design element" This year's most innovative designs, trendsetting concepts and coolest creations were winners of the 2006 Industrial Design Excellence Award (IDEA) competition, a celebration of the best product designs of the year and one of the world's most prestigious design competitions.  The IDEA award, co-sponsored by the Industrial Designers Society of America and BusinessWeek, celebrates the impact of good design on the...

Cogent offers a comprehensive Biometric Solution for PIVCogent Systems today announced it had received approval from the General Services Administration (GSA) for its fingerprint algorithmic technologies to be used in conjunction with the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) smart cards to be issued to U.S federal government employees and contractors beginning on October 27th, 2006.  Cogent's leading fingerprint algorithmic technologies were the first to receive GSA approval for use in...

ioimage leverages global success and advanced line of intelligent video appliances with expanded presence in the North American market.ioimage Ltd., the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today the opening of its U.S. headquarters expanding its presence in the North American security market."We are dedicated to building on our global experience and success to serve the North American security market by opening our new regional headquarters, ioimage US...

COE Group plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems is pleased to announce the appointment of John Clarkson as UK Sales Director.John has joined COE from Wayfarer Transit Systems, the major supplier of integrated ticketing and smart card systems for public transport, where he was UK and Export Sales Director.  A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, John is a career transport professional who has specialised in systems sales to the transi...

Vicon's annual golf days always seem to bring out the best in everybody that attends and this year was no exception.  In addition to playing some high quality golf, guests collectively raised over £1200 for good causes via a charity auction of golfing prizes won on the day and donated by Vicon.The main beneficiaries will be the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Bobby Moore Bowel Cancer Charity although a proportion of the money will be donated to the Guide Dogs for the Blind. The main St...

Galaxy 2 Series makes the grade among UK security installersHoneywell today announced that it was voted Best Intruder Alarm Manufacturer, for the Galaxy 2 series of intruder alarm panels, at the PSI Premier Awards, which took place on 6th June 2006 at Moor Park Golf Club.  The Galaxy 2 Series control panel range is compliant with Grade 2 of the standard: PD6662: 2004/prEN 50131-1, making it ideal for installations in residential and small commercial properties.  Award winning features...

Merit Li-Lin UK, Taiwan's largest CCTV manufacturer, today announced the extension of its Partner Programme with the introduction of an additional level of membership.Previously just open to Platinum Partners, the programme aims to continue to build and develop strong relationships with customers.  Tailored to meet individual business needs, the new Gold Partner level is based on the degree of sales each Partner commits to during the year.The popular programme offers a package of benefi...

The Kaba Group is currently negotiating the acquisition of Computerized Security Systems Inc. (CSS) from Masco Corporation (Michigan, USA).  CSS operates primarily in the USA, Europe, and Asia.  It's Saflok and La Gard brands will complement Kaba's position for hotel locking systems and security locks.  Now that the US Federal Trade Commission has finished its investigation of the planned acquisition, Kaba expects negotiations to be completed successfully within the next f...

Complus Teltronic Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Gregoriou as Sales & Marketing Director.  Greg has held a number of senior sales management roles within the security industry and he brings extensive knowledge of the security market, specifically in the emerging area of IP (Internet Protocol) solutions.  He is therefore well placed to help customers take advantage of the numerous benefits offered by Complus Teltronic's new IP based Integrated Intercom Soluti...

Tradition and technology came together at the offices of Dallmeier electronic in Pucklechurch, Bristol recently where Dallmeier hosted an Open Day in conjunction with The National Trust.  The event was arranged for The National Trust and its installers along with representatives from other similar organisations such as Museums and Heritage. Jason Piggott from Dallmeier electronic said "The National Trust has been using Dallmeier electronic digital recording and camera products for...

As of July 2006, Bold Communications Ltd have joined the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) as an Associate Member.This move confirms Bold's commitment to the integrity of the security industry and demonstrates the company's proven ability to provide the highest standards of communications and management systems into alarm receiving centres and RVRC's.  Brian Kelly, Managing Director at Bold has also become the BSIA Export Council's newest member.  He says: &q...

Bosch Security Systems, a full-line manufacturer of high-quality fire alarm systems and components, announces that Senior Fire Product Manager Jack McNamara recently received two prestigious industry appointments. McNamara has been named chairman of the National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) Signalling, Protection and Communication Product Group, where he will work with association representatives to promote safe product installation, innovative product development, and ongoing ind...

To complement the successful launch of Bosch Security Systems' Dinion IP camera, Bosch has now embarked on a comprehensive IP training programme for all employees from senior engineers and sales teams through to the administrative and support staff.Jeremy Hockham, UK Managing Director of Bosch Security Systems explains: "Internet Protocol (IP) has revolutionised the way the world communicates and it is now set to transform CCTV surveillance systems.  Installers are receiving more a...