Corporate news

  TOA Canada Corporation promotes Danny Jang to Product SupportTOA Canada Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Danny Jang to the newly created position of Product Support. Mr. Jang has been with TOA Canada Corporation since 2006 with the majority of his time spent working in Customer Service and Accounts Payable. Reporting to Mr. Bill Soper, Product Support Manager, Mr. Jang will be responsible for R.A. requests, parts requests, service depot support, product inspect...

 Altronix hosted several of its security partners at a MontrealAltronix hosted several of its security partners at a Montreal Canadian's hockey game at the Bell Centre on Saturday, February 7th, 2009. Proceeds from the event were donated to The Gift of Life, Inc. - a non-profit organization which provides life-saving heart surgery for children around the world.

 Basler Vision Technologies has teamed with LuxRiot to present their combined solution for IP video surveillance management Basler Vision Technologies has teamed with LuxRiot to present their combined solution for IP video surveillance management. All Basler IP megapixel camera models are supported by LuxRiot's IP video surveillance management software.Customers can choose from five different LuxRiot versions, ranging from Personal to Enterprise. The versions vary in the number of allo...

  Pelco signed an agreement to sell its Intelli-M Electronic Access Control Business UnitPelco, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell the Intelli-M® Electronic Access Control product line to infinias, LLC. The deal which will include intellectual property, assets, and products in development related to the Intelli-M product line is set to close on our around March 16, 2009.Infinias, LLC a newly formed and independent company, will focus on the development, gr...

 Bosch chose Sicura Systems to be part of the BSSD programme on the strength of its many years experience in industriesUK-based Sicura Systems Ltd, a specialist open platform software house, and solutions partner for the CCTV and monitoring installations for the Africa Cup of Nations 2008, has become an approved member of the Bosch Security Systems Dealer (BSSD) programme.Sicura Systems, based in Andover and Basingstoke, Hampshire, has a range of clients in the Retail, Corporate and Governm...

   GVI Security Solutions wins two-year contract from Samsung Electronics GVI Security Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, has been awarded a two year contract extension starting February 1, 2009, to provide video surveillance equipment to a major U.S.-based international retailer for its United States asset protection and safety program. Revenue over the two-yea...

 Barry Bros selects BT Redcare Agile for reliability and flexibilityBased in central London, Barry Brothers Security Devices is an independent, major regional security company with over 50 years experience in the specification, installation and commissioning of mechanical and electronic security systems.With a customer base including luxury hotels, multi-million pound residences, high-end retailers and restaurants, Barry Bros' product portfolio needs to offer quality, flexibility, and relia...

 Fermax joins AMRE to strengthen brand presence Large food companies such as Campofrío or Freixenet, banking giants like BBVA or Santander and brands of such indisputable prestige as Hola!, Paradores, El Corte Inglés or Real Madrid are only some of the names united in AMRE, the enterprise club that has just opened its doors to Fermax with which we shall soon be presented in New York.As an institutional brand, the Valencian firm has just joined AMRE, the Renowned Span...

  VIDEOR, one of the leading European Multibrand Distributors at IFSEC 2009VIDEOR will be an exhibitor at IFSEC in Birmingham again in 2009. But with more this time: VIDEOR will increase its booth area by a good 40% to cater better for its new concept. Designed as a lounge, the extended area offers much room to discuss current products and, of course, product innovations in a cosy atmosphere away from the hurly-burly from the fair. And the continuously growing product portfolio gives e...

 Vicon Industries and Safindo International teamed up with Intellio Ltd. in hopes of becoming leading suppliers of intelligent solutions in their local marketsIntellio Ltd., a household name in the security industry, is hopping continents to expand its business of selling its self-developed intelligent surveillance cameras. A new partnership has been sealed between the Hungarian company and the Australian subsidiary of Vicon Industries (USA) and Safindo Import & Exports c...

 Pelco joins the Panasonic Solution Developer Network to support Panasonic i-Pro Cameras on its video management platformsPanasonic System Solutions Company and Pelco have aligned under the Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) in an effort to expand the interoperability of both companies' video surveillance solutions to best serve the needs of customers. As a new PSDN member, Pelco plans to support Panasonic's i-Pro network camera lineup under its enterprise-class IP-based video secu...

 Honeywell signs distribution agreement with COMPUTERLINKS which increases availability of IP access control and surveillance productsHoneywell recently announced that it has signed an agreement with COMPUTERLINKS for the distribution of Honeywell Internet Protocol (IP) access control, electronic surveillance and security monitoring systems in the UK and Ireland. The agreement allows COMPUTERLINKS value added resellers (VARs) to provide British and Irish businesses of all sizes wi...

 Sony Professional announced the selection of Integral as their latest Video Security dealerSony Professional, a division of Sony United Kingdom Limited, recently announced a new dealership with Integral that will see Sony's full range of Video Security products become available to the company's customers. Integral, Britain's largest national provider of comprehensive maintenance services for commercial and public sector buildings, can now offer Sony's market-leading technology, includ...

  ioimage's video analytics solution implemented at the International Media Center (IMC) to detect intruders, including terroristsioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced that its video analytics solution was implemented at the International Media Center (IMC) near Kyoto to detect intruders, including terrorists.The IMC, located at Rusutsu Resort, provided various services to media during the 2008 G8 Foreign Ministers' Summit. The G8 Summi...

 ADI Global Distribution and Axis Communications launch a series of open days to educate installers on latest AXIS IP TechnologyADI Global Distribution and Axis Communications are launching a series of branch open days and customer visits in February which are designed to inform customers about the latest in Internet Protocol (IP) products, software and technology.The events held at ADI Global Distribution branches across the UK are open to installers, and give customers the unique opp...

  SAMSUNG | GVI Security new logo emphasizes video solutions provider's commitment to service, simplicity and integration in environmentally-friendly world SAMSUNG | GVI Security today announced that it is accelerating its commitment to service, simplicity and integration. This dedication is exemplified by a new green logo that represents integration, convergence and team building, all within an environmentally-friendly atmosphere. The arrows of new logo represent ho...

 Salto and Nedap aim to promote integrated access control solutions NEDAP and SALTO present a unique off-the-shelf integration between NEDAP AEOS and SALTO off line readers. The integration provides customers with a seamless single management platform for their entire access control needs, increasing cost effectiveness and flexibility. With this integration, NEDAP extends the advanced access control capabilities of AEOS to off line, unwired doors.  After a period of intensive coll...

  Videor E. Hartig GmbH being awarded the 2008 Aimetis Distributor of the YearVideor E. Hartig GmbH is the recipient of an Aimetis 2008 Vision Award as Distributor of the Year for the EMEA Region. The award is in recognition of the company's exemplary sales performance together with an innovative and consistent approach to promotion and support of the Aimetis brand and products. Videor was selected from a peer group of Distributors serving more than 60 countries around the globe."...

  Ramon Grado has assumed the position of Managing Director for IQinVision's operations in Europe, the Middle East and AfricaIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that Ramon Grado has assumed the position of Managing Director for IQinVision's operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Along with Grado, the company continues to grow and solidify the ranks of sales a...

  Executive brings proven security track industry track record to roleHoneywell recently announced the appointment of Mick Goodfellow to Sales Leader, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Honeywell Security & Communications. The position extends Goodfellow's previous responsibilities as Regional Sales Leader for Western Europe. In his new capacity, Goodfellow will oversee relationships with Honeywell's regional channel customers, including distributors, installers, value added re...

Professional Services leads Hirsch into Systems IntegrationHirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces its Professional Services Group has developed a solution for verifying digital identity certificates by integrating both their Velocity Security Management System and RUU Verification Station with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-enabling technology from CoreStreet, a leading provider of credential validation solutions....

 SIA approves revisions to its Open Systems Interoperability and Performance Standard (OSIPS)The Security Industry Association (SIA) has approved revisions to its Open Systems Interoperability and Performance Standard (OSIPS) Framework and Digital Video Interface efforts to support the requests of various organizations focused on IP video."New digital technologies for IP video require new standards for cameras, encoders and video analytics if these components are to integrate, or conve...

  MATE Adds Powerful Video Analytics to Hirsch's Velocity System MATE-Intelligent Video, a technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and Hirsch Electronics - a leading provider of security management systems -  recently announced the completion and availability of their integration empowering the award-winning Velocity™ Security Management System with MATE's Behavior Watch™ video content analysis capabilities to deliver intelligent surveillance a...

 Samsung Techwin's Professional Security division has appointed Peter Ainsworth as European Product ManagerSamsung Techwin's Professional Security division has appointed Peter Ainsworth as European Product Manager.Peter joins Samsung Techwin having spent the previous thirteen years working for Norbain where for the last eight years he was Vista Product Manager.Commenting on his appointment, Peter said: "The innovative new products which Samsung Techwin will be launching over the next t...

  Leaders in video security analysis implement all-inclusive offeringSony Professional, Milestone and Agent Vi  recently announced a complete solution for intelligent video analysis ahead of Milestone's Integration Platform Symposium in Las Vegas, February 12th - 14th. Following its introduction to the market several years ago, intelligent video analysis technology has been increasingly used by the security industry. However, up until now there has been no single cost-effective, s...

  American Fibertek Inc. celebrates a quarter century in video security industryIn 1984, the cost of a first class postage stamp was 20 cents and Ronald Reagan had just been elected to his second term in office. In the video surveillance and security arena, the CCTV market was in the process of shedding its stodgy reputation and re-creating itself as a high tech industry. Into this environment, American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) was introduced with a focus on the newly revolutionized industr...

  Keith Randall (centre), Operations Manager for The Mall, Bristol flanked by VSG's four security officers who have just received the accolade of accreditation in line with the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) operated by the Chief Constable of the Avon and Somerset ConstabularyFour security officers employed at The Mall Bristol by VSG, the UK's fastest growing provider of security services, have received the accolade of accreditation in line with the Community Safety Accre...

Claas Oetjen joins artec technologies as Junior Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia and the Baltic StatesAs from the February 1st. 2009, Claas Oetjen has been appointed Junior Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia and the Baltic States.Claas Otjen gained several years of IT experience as a branch manager for atelco Germany. During his last position with a video surveillance reseller he obtained very valuable knowledge in sales, distribution and project planning.Mr. Oetjen's aim at artec...

 CBC launched exciting website for Radar Vision System CBC (Europe), manufacturer of the comprehensive Ganz range of surveillance options, as well as supplier of complementary high performance Computar lenses, has launched a dedicated website for its exciting RadarVision system offers a wealth of information and interactive features about the early warning intruder surveillance system's advantages, which allow site owners and operators to detect and track people and vehicles as they en...

  On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc., (OnSSI) joins with DNF Security to boost network storage On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, has announced a strategic partnership to enable users of OnSSI's NetDVMS Enterprise scale network video recorder and camera management platform to take advantage of DNF Security's Seahawk platform of IP storage products offering capacities fro...