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ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity in installation and operation, has been selected by independent market analysis company, Frost & Sullivan, as the recipient of the 2006 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Growth Strategy Leadership.This prestigious award is given to a company that demonstrates leadership and technological innovation while establishing new venues and forging strategic partnerships and joint ventures for penetration into new market...

Axis Communications today announces the opening of a new sales office in Dubai.  Axis has been successfully offering network video solutions to the Middle East markets for several years.  The opening of the office in Dubai now strengthens Axis' presence in the dynamic Middle East & North Africa region."The establishment of a Dubai office is key to meet the increasing interest for our network video solutions in the Middle East.  It is a rapidly growing region with a so...

High demand for Hirsch Security Systems results in additional investment from CorporateTo support the continued rapid growth in Hirsch Electronics business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Hirsch announced today the expansion of Hirsch EMEA, Hirsch's European sales and support office located in Milan, Italy.  Hirsch has added pre- and post-sales support staff, additional technical support specialists, technology infrastructure, and has also announced plans for additional sales sta...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, has announced that its iCLASS® R10, R30, R40, RK40 and RP40 model access control readers have been approved by U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) as Transparent Contactless Readers for their FIPS 201 Approved Products List.  The certifications now enable HID Global to provide government agencies and other organizations with a trusted source for FIPS 201 certified contactless smart card readers.  In addition...

Windy City Wire is currently planning to expand staff and training for their new headquarters in Bolingbrook, Illinois January of 2007.  Because of the company's substantial growth, human resources and senior management find it necessary to accommodate for the company's development with staff and an updated training program for 2007.Windy City Wire anticipates hiring 5-10 new sales professionals to be staffed at the headquarters for the New Year.  The low-voltage wire and cable...

The new blog with personal views from Frank DeFina offers insight to the industry and provides a forum for dynamic customer feedback. Taking a core approach to relationship marketing, Panasonic System Solutions Company (PSSA) has announced the creation of a blog by its president, Frank DeFina.  The blog site will provide a forum for an open and interactive dialogue between Mr DeFina and members of the professional security community, as well as helping to put a human face on the compan...

Logistics Manager joins LILINLILIN, Taiwan' largest CCTV manufacturer, today announced the appointment of David Loveridge as Logistics Manager.The position has been created following continued growth within the company.  In his new role David Loveridge will be responsible for Supply Chain Management and Warehouse Operations.  With over 18 years experience within logistics, David joins LILIN having previously worked at Belkin Ltd.  David's earlier roles include Contract Man...

artec technologies of Diepholz, Germany, (listed as WKN: 520958 in the entry standard at the Frankfurt-based stock exchange) and T-Systems' Business Division of Multimedia Solutions inc. have just signed a framework contract.  Together the two companies will develop and operate a multimedia data and service centre in Dresden and in the future will cooperate in the areas of IP-TV (television over the Internet) and IP-based video surveillance.  For this purpose, artec and T-Systems...

Finnish RFID manufacturer Idesco has appointed Mr Johan Wallentin as Sales Manager, responsible for the United Kingdom and Ireland.  This is a new position in Idesco´s organisation and part of our growth strategy.  Mr Wallentin's previous positions include working as a Marketing Manager at MYDATA Automation and as a CEO at JOT Automation UK Ltd.  During his last assignment, as the Sales Manager of the Automation Solutions department at Elektrobit GmbH in Germany, he was...

CellMax Systems will use the funds to further penetration of its proprietary VioMetrics security technology into the call center and CRM market.Innovative voice biometrics start-up CellMax Systems today announced the closing of $2 million in Round "B" funding from US private investor group CellMax Vision, LLCled by Jacob and Nediva Schwarz, founders of IDS, Inc. and NS Enterprises, Inc.  The funds will be used to increase the penetration of CellMax Systems' proprietary voice i...

In an increasingly competitive market place it is becoming more difficult for professional installers to differentiate themselves from those that are more obsessed with a short-term profit than building their business via long term customer relationships.  Bosch Security Systems' new Approved Installer Programme is designed to enable professional installers to stand out from the competition.  The initiative is set to help installers improve their ability to sell Bosch security prod...

CCTV specialist AD Group and its subsidiary Dedicated Micros have moved their Head Office functions - notably finance, marketing, sales and training - to a modern 31,358sq.ft purpose-built development at Daresbury Park, Warrington, England.Approximately 150 people will now be employed at the site, with key AD Group staff transferring from its previous headquarters in Appleton Thorn, Warrington.  For DM the majority of employees at the new site have relocated from its Swinton offices near Ma...

Phil Wring is appointed as Sales Manager CCTV UK at JVC Professional Europe.  Responsible for UK sales, Phil Wring will work closely with existing and new clients and focus on further developing IP-related applications.  "I look forward to utilizing my 9-years direct and facilitative experience within the industry and bring passion and drive to this demanding role.  JVC has a strong brand that's internationally recognized for its level of high-quality products and I am pl...

LILIN, Taiwan's largest manufacturer of CCTV products today announced the appointment of Sean Darker as Sales Manager.Following continued growth within the company, the appointment is designed to strengthen LILIN's sales team, providing support and expertise as the business continues to expand. In his new role Sean Darker will be responsible for Sales Management. Sean joins LILIN with more than 24 years sales experience gained within the Banking, IT Software and Training industries. ...

Vision Fire & Security has appointed Shane Lewis as a Director of Sales - Fire EMEA, based in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.  Shane is already well known within the organisation, as he has been managing Vision Fire & Security's Asia Pacific Fire business for over five years.  Nick Carter, Senior VP and General Manager Sales & Marketing comments; "Shane has significant Sales Management experience in complex regions with an advanced understanding of distribution, custo...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has published financial results for the first nine months of 2006 which confirm sales growth of 44% in its core market of network video products compared to the same period in 2005.Axis has reported continued strong growth from the expanding network video market.  Across Axis Communications, net sales for the period January to September 2006 rose by 32% to SEK* (Swedish Krona) 841 M, compared to SEK 636 M for the same period in 2005.&...

Steve Devlin has joined Raytec as Field Sales Engineer.  Raytec are technical leaders in CCTV lighting and Steve's appointment shows Raytec's intention to build an industry leading CCTV lighting team. Steve will be "Raytec on the Road" training installers and specifiers on Raytec illuminators.  He brings a wealth of experience, having worked in the security industry for 30 years.  Steve will also provide Raytec's "Free Lighting Survey" service.More...

Intrepid Security Solutions have appointed Harry Manku as their Sales Director.Harry has worked within the electronic security industry for over ten years and is well known for his success in selling EAS and CCTV systems into the retail sector.  Commenting on the appointment, Noel Verbruggen, MD of Intrepid said: "We are delighted Harry has joined our team.  His extensive knowledge and experience will be a great asset to Intrepid as we look to continue to grow and e...

Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video software, further strengthens its success in the UK by establishing a subsidiary called Milestone Systems UK Limited to provide local support to partners and customers.  Glenn Fletcher, previously at Gardiner Security, is Sales Manager UK. Milestone Systems has been very active for years in the UK, managing these business activities from the company headquarters in Denmark.  The well-developed market for traditional...

HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, announced that it has recently appointed Tony Smith as regional sales manager for UK South.  In this position, Mr Smith will work with new and existing customers to offer first class service and maintain a strong presence in this important region.  He reports to Melissa Jenkins, director of sales, UK & Ireland.‘‘I look forward to working with the HID team and believe my previous experience will help me i...

New language availability marks Synercard's entrance into European and Latin American marketsSynercard, developer of the critically acclaimed Asure ID® suite of photo ID and ID card application control software, today announced multiple language support for the popular product.  Showcasing at the Cartes 2006 at the HID Global booth number 4J056, the software's new capabilities enable the company to expand the distribution of its products and services into selected parts of Europ...

Bell Security formally marked its 20th anniversary on 27 October.  A reception was hosted by founder directors Pat Curran (now Chairman - pictured left) and Ken Howard (retired Managing Director), together with senior executives from parent Securitas Systems.  The event, billed as A Celebration in The City, took place within the splendour of the Merchant Taylors' Hall, in Threadneedle Street, in the heart of The City of London. The event was attended to capacity by representatives...

COE Group plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Allott as Chairman with effect from 31 October 2006.  Mr. Allott has a strong track record in the technology industry having held the positions of president, CFO and main board director at Micromuse Inc, a London origin developer of network management software used to monitor and manage clients' technology infrastructures.  During his tenure at Micro...

Peter Currie has joined Vigilant Technology as Business Development Manager.Peter, whose career within the electronic security industry spans over twenty years, has worked for both installers and manufacturers including a spell of seven years with Initial (Shorrock Security) where he was Chief Engineer before moving into sales and more recently, seven years with Petards as New Business Sales Manager.Commenting on the appointment, Vigilant Technology's Commercial Director, Mark Novak said: &q...

IndigoVision, the leading supplier of IP Video and Alarm management solutions, has been honoured by Frost & Sullivan with the prestigious 2006 Technology Innovation and Leadership of the Year Award in the European security industry.  This award has been presented in recognition of IndigoVision's advanced strategies for product and technological development of IP Video solutions for CCTV applications.The Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation and Leadership of the Year...

At this year's Security Excellence Awards, Siemens Building Technologies, Security Systems, not only won the event's most sought after accolade - the Security Installer of the Year Award - but also built on previous success by winning the Best Customer Care Initiative Award for the second year running.Siemens received the Security Installer of the Year Award partly in recognition of the work it carried out under exceptionally difficult conditions in the aftermath of the London bombings o...

CCTV innovator AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - has been presented with the Queen's Award for Enterprise, in the Innovation category, by The Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Mr William Bromley Davenport, during a formal ceremony held at the company's Warrington offices.The Award, given for TransVu the company's advanced mobile digital CCTV recorder, was handed over to AD Group's Chairman Nigel Petrie and, founder and CEO, Mike Newton in the presence of other Board members and over...

Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, celebrates ten years since the company introduced the world’s first network camera.  In October 1996 the AXIS 200 network camera was launched and heralded one of the first steps of the technology shift from analogue CCTV to network video.  From the beginning Axis Communications has been the market and technology leader within network video, a market growing by 40 per cent every year.In the mid-1990s, Axis Communicati...

Norbain SD has signed an agreement with Intruder Detector manufacturer Aleph Europe Ltd to be their primary distributor in the UK. Aleph is a leading manufacturer of internal wall and ceiling mount detectors, external dual technology detectors and external active IR beams.  All ranges of Aleph's internal PIRs, wall and ceiling mounts come with pet immunity and anti-tamper as standard.  Built to the highest standard with a strong focus on innovation, Aleph products offer a cost effectiv...

Bo Kastensson leaves Bewator. Ottmar Matthias Müller becomes Head Centre of Competence/ Product Line Access Control. In December 2005, Siemens Building Technologies (SBT) acquired Bewator. Over the course of the year and in the next few months, local Siemens and Bewator security products sales activities in all countries will have been brought together under one local management team.The global product management responsibilities for both Siemens and Bewator access control products have bee...