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 Steve Liddiard returned to LILIN after two years as National Sales ManagerLILIN recently announced that following two years in the security media industry, Steve Liddiard has returned to the company as National Sales Manager.Steve has a wealth of experience within the CCTV industry; he was previously with LILIN from 2002 to 2006 as a Business Development Executive and prior to that had worked in distribution sales and major project management.Steve has decided to come back to LILIN as he w...

 The British Security Industry Association and the Career Transition Partnership publish a new guide to careers in the security industryThe British Security Industry Association and the Career Transition Partnership have published a new guide for service leavers to careers in the security industry. The guide includes case studies on ex-service leavers that have forged successful careers in the security industry and highlights a typical career path, as well as detailing the Career Transition...

Samsung Techwin's professional security division has appointed Feodor Zhidomirov as Area Manager for Russia and CISSamsung Techwin's professional security division has appointed Feodor Zhidomirov as Area Manager for Russia and CIS.Joining Samsung Techwin from Pelco, where for the last five years he has been responsible for sales strategy throughout Russia and CIS, Feodor has extensive experience of the security industry having previously worked for Luis+ one of Russia's largest distributors...

 Red dot award: product design 2009 presented to Mobotix Hemispheric Camera Q22In one of the most renowned and hardest international design competitions, the red dot design award, the Hemispheric Camera Q22 by Mobotix has just received an honourable mention from the top-class expert jury. With 3,231 products submitted to the competition, the product clearly stands out from the masses, because the design experts awarded 194 honourable mentions to those products which distinguished...

 IndigoVision announced its half year financial results and reported an increase in sales revenueIndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video security solutions, has announced its half year financial results. The company reported an increase in sales revenues of 16% to £10.7m ($14.8m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2009, with operating profits of £1.2M ($1.66m).Commenting on the results Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision's CEO said: "As we expected, gr...

  Optelecom-NKF announced Dave Patterson as President effective from March 9, 2009Gouda, the Netherlands, March 12, 2009 - Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced IP video network solutions, announced the appointment of Dave Patterson as President effective March 9, 2009.Prior to joining the Company Mr. Patterson served as President and CEO of Siemens AG subsidiary, Siemens Government Services (SGS), a provider of IT-enabled solutions that improve end-user...

  Vicon offers fully engineered solutions at Vicon shopping centreVicon report that there is still significant interest in CCTV from shopping centres and retailers despite pressure on capital expenditure brought about by the current tough economic climate.Vicon was an exhibitor at the BCSC's Shopping Centre Management Conference which took place on 3rd-4th March at ACC Liverpool.  According to Richard Allen-Miles, Vicon's Sales Director for UK and Ireland, visitors to the Vic...

Samsung Techwin has recruited a professional and knowledgeable European sales teamDelegates who attended Samsung Techwin's 2009 Vision Day Conference heard Managing Director of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd, Mr. Jake Kim, state that the company was on track to be the number one professional security brand in Europe while President of Samsung Techwin, Mr. Chang Suk-Oh, reaffirmed the focus on the professional security industry by announcing it as a core business for the organisation.Attending distri...

Businesses partners gear up for big opportunities with Avocado Security software solutionsAvocado Security, the world's pioneer of the first On-Demand Security and BI Optimization Platform, today announced the formation of its new partner portal to support channel partners including value-added resellers (VARs), OEM and Technology partners. The team is made up of highly skilled technical-sales-information agents, who previously managed a nationally recognized and award winning partner program.Av...

 LILIN confirms ONVIF membership and aims to showcase a number of early ONVIF product demonstrations at IFSEC 2009 in MayAs support for this emerging IP standard protocol gains pace, LILIN have confirmed their membership of the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF).With 5 years of IP CCTV product experience behind them, LILIN are confident that the interoperability of network video products from a wide range of manufacturers will offer the best choice for the end user and protect...

  The factory certification formalises the Pivot3 membership in the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance ProgramPivot3®, Inc., the market leader in High-Definition Storage™, has announced that it has received Lenel factory certification for its High-Definition Storage solutions. This certification formalises the Pivot3 membership in the Lenel OpenAccess™ Alliance Program."Pivot3 has completed required factory testing at Lenel to validate the functionality of its interface to...

  The team sponsored by Dedicated Micros successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in five days Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that a team it supported has successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa at 19,340 feet (5,895 metres). The expedition was set-up to provide vital funds for the UCARE charity which seeks to raise awareness of potentially life-threatening urological cancers, includ...

Hemispheric Camera Q22 by MOBOTIX has received an honourable mention from the top-class expert juryIn one of the most renowned and hardest international design competitions, the red dot design award, the Hemispheric Camera Q22 by MOBOTIX has just received an honourable mention from the top-class expert jury. With 3,231 products submitted to the competition, the product clearly stands out from the masses, because the design experts awarded 194 honourable mentions to those products which distingui...

  Baran Access Solutions, subsidiary of Baran Advanced Technologies Ltd., will leverage the Piezo technology in its product line  New and old have come together with the launch of Baran Access Solutions, a reorganization of the familiar Barantec family of products that will now concentrate on access control solutions, including Everswitch single-door keypads and controllers, contactless smart card readers, proximity readers and magstripe readers. As part of the...

 AD Group has been confirmed as the principal sponsor of Mazda-Lola racecar CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces the completion of a successful two-day test in the Algarve, Portugal, of being run by racing team RML for the 2009 season.Not only is AD Group confirmed as the principal sponsor of the advanced Mazda-Lola racecar - taking part in the LMP2 class of Le Mans Series and the famous Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time - but the company...

 The Dedicated Micros SD4 digital video recorder launch promotion is available for UK security installersDedicated Micros - part of CCTV specialist AD Group - has announced a lucrative promotion for UK security installers to celebrate the recent introduction of the SD4, the latest addition to the high-performance, easy-to-use, SD Range of DVRs. The special deal means that for every purchase by installers of a SD4 N30 or SD4 N60 model, through their usual distribution channel, they are...

 Alvarion's 2009 plan targets profitable growth by implementing proactive cost reduction initiatives Alvarion Ltd., the world's leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, recent announced that it will implement proactive cost reduction initiatives aimed at lowering the company's breakeven point to help preserve profitability in the slowing global economy, while also maintaining its capability to continue growing if business conditions support growth.As part of t...

 Alvarion continues to propel WiMAX in the region with 39 commercial networks and shipments that top $100 millionAlvarion Ltd, the world's leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, today announced the progress of its WiMAX business in Latin America with a steady increase in business volume and enhanced customer base of over 30 operators. Large Latin American operators are choosing Alvarion's 4Motion® solution based on the company's WiMAX Forum Certified™ B...

 AD Group announces the launch of the AD Group Channel on YouTubeCCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces the launch of a new AD Group Channel on YouTube, the popular video sharing website.The channel, which has just gone 'live', is designed to give customers access to the latest promotional videos, issue-based seminars, product demos and presentations from AD Group and its subsidiaries including: AD Aviation, AD Aerospace, AD Network Video, AD Mobi...

MxEasy provides for quick setup and efficient use of a video security system with up to 16 MOBOTIX camerasThe new intuitive user interface MxEasy provides for quick setup and efficient use of a video security system with up to 16 MOBOTIX cameras. This innovative application is the proper choice for all small and compact camera networks of private and commercial users. MxEasy finds all existing MOBOTIX cameras and automatically conducts the initial configuration of the devices. You do not need an...

 Nedap Security Management and ASSA ABLOY collaborate to bridge the gap between mechanical locks and access control systemsNedap Security Management has been involved as first company to integrate Aperio Technology. The security management system AEOS constitutes a good platform to support Aperio products due to the open architecture and because it is based on the latest IT technology.Aperio is a new technology developed to upgrade mechanical doors and wirelessly connect them to an existing...

 Pelco proudly announces the promotions of Rob Morello and Mitch FagundesPelco proudly announces the promotions of Rob Morello and Mitch Fagundes. Effective Jan. 1, 2009, Morello became the newest member of the Pelco Third-Party Integration and Partnering team, and Fagundes joined the Pelco Systems Business Unit.Morello has taken on the newly created position of Pelco Partnering and Strategic Alliances. His primary focus will be to identify, engage, manage and drive partnering opportunities...

  ONVIF now intensifies its work towards a global, open standard for the interface of network video products ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) recently announced that the forum has accepted 18 new members since the beginning of 2009. Cisco, Samsung and Siemens have joined the forum as full members and Anixter and Milestone as contributing members. ONVIF has now grown to a total of 40 member companies. A complete listing can be found at www.onvif.org. In line...

    Pelco's DX8100 Series of digital video recorders can now utilize BriefCam's first-of-its-kind technologyBriefCam Ltd., a unique provider of systems for video synopsis and indexing of surveillance camera content, today announced an integration partnership with Pelco Inc., the world's leading video surveillance equipment company. Users of Pelco's DX8100 Series of digital video recorders can now utilize BriefCam's first-of-its-kind technology, which allows for one day of surveill...

 Bosch training courses cover various topics on video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and moreIn 2008, nearly 4,000 customers participated in Bosch's training sessions. That's a 40 percent increase over 2007.  "We attribute this significant up-tick to a combination of factors," said Jim Musshafen, Director, Customer Solutions Support for Bosch Security Systems, Inc. "The growth in adoption of IP-based security systems has created amplified demand for tr...

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, AASA and RETA Security released the results of the 2008 National School Safety StudyIngersoll Rand Security Technologies, in conjunction with AASA and RETA Security, recently released the results of the 2008 National School Safety Study, which assesses the status of security in the nation's K-12 public schools, based on a survey of school leaders nationwide. The information within the Study is especially timely as the United States starts implemen...

  Nurizon Corporation signs exclusive representation and distribution agreements with Digital Ally IncDigital Ally Inc, is a leading global manufacturer for in-vehicle video recording systems for law enforcement and public safety organisations.Christopher Riddell, Chief Executive Officer for Nurizon Corporation, stated, "We are extremely excited to be able to work with such a strong and leading manufacturer for in-vehicle CCTV and surveillance solutions". Christopher also wen...

  Mirasys is delighted to bring SUMA on as a partner and distributor of IP video surveillance solutionsMirasys, a Finland-based developer of video surveillance management software, is proud to announce SUMA, a value added distributor focusing on IP solutions, as their new partner in Poland. The partnership allows Mirasys to strengthen its presence in the Polish Market. Mirasys products, Mirasys NVR Pro and Mirasys NVR Enterprise, both of which are delivered with a Polish user-interface...

 Xtralis makes significant investment in website and partner extranets, making it easier to specify and sell Xtralis SolutionsXtralis, a leading provider of early warning fire detection and security solutions, today announced the complete redesign of its website, www.xtralis.com, with a strong focus on supporting its growing partner ecosystem. In addition to detailed information on Xtralis solutions and industry expertise, the site now supports two partner extranets for partners that sell i...

 Dr Ondej Krajíek, General Manager R&D (l.) and Martin Uddin, CTO (m.) of Y Soft are looking forward to the LEGIC partnership with Mario Morger, Head of Sales Europe of LEGIC  LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, a leading developer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, is further extending its international network of partners. With Y Soft s.r.o., LEGIC is gaining a licence partner in the Czech Republic which has further locations in Japan, Israel, Denma...