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iCLASS™ cards and readers also recognised as "Access Control Product of the Year".HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry, today announced that it was named "Access Control Manufacturer of the Year" by the readers of Professional Security Installer (PSI) Magazine.  Additionally, the company's iCLASS line of cards and readers was named "Access Control Product of the Year" by the publication.   By honouring HID Global as &...

Readers of PSI (Professional Security Installer) magazine nominated and voted for JVC's TK-WD310E (B) wide dynamic range camera to win the PSI Premier Award for CCTV Product of the Year 2006.  The award was presented at a ceremony held on 6 June 2006 at Moor Park Golf Club Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK and was combined with the PSI Premier Golf Day. The camera is designed for security users wanting to achieve sharp and crystal clear images in perfect resolution in both the bright and...

Pauline Norstrom, the Worldwide Head of Marketing at Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group -has received the 2006 PSI (Professional Security Installer) Premier Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Security Industry. The award was given to Pauline in recognition of her dedication to the creation of effective CCTV standards, in particular as Vice Chairman of the BSIA's CCTV Section - since 2004 - and by heading-up TC/10 a technical committee within the BSIA which looks specifically at CCTV...

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has completed the process to change the name of its Security Systems Division (SSD) to Burtek (Burtek Systems) in the United States.Richardson Electronics is making this change to improve branding consistency of this division and the efficiency of communications with its partners.In 1997, Richardson Electronics SSD acquired Burtek Systems Inc in Canada and encouraged continuing operations under this name. Burtek is a well-known brand wi...

Keyware access control systems to be part of RISCO Group's integrated security and building management solutionsRISCO Group, a leading provider of Integrated Security Solutions, has acquired Keyware SA from its previous owner, Keyware Technologies NV.  The company, based in Brussels, Belgium, is a leading European manufacturer of access control systems.  The acquisition is another step RISCO Group is taking to increase its range of solutions and competitiveness in the security and...

Yash Patel, Executive Director, CCTV Europe at JVC Professional Europe has worked at the company for 20 years and celebrated his anniversary at JVC's new head office on 9 June 2006.  Yash has won several industry awards including the Premier Award for Outstanding Achievement and holds the prestigious Guild Member status with The Company of Security Professionals.  "It's been an enormous privilege to work with JVC.  I've made life-long friends and relationships in...

Norbain SD, one of Europe's leading distributors of CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Detection equipment, has been voted Distributor of the Year for the second year running by readers of Professional Security Installer."I was delighted to accept this award on behalf of everyone at Norbain", says Dermot Grace, Commercial Director of Upperpoint Distribution, parent company of Norbain.  "It recognizes our continued and total dedication to customer service within the CCTV di...

Access security specialist, Bewator has just launched a comprehensive and combined Access and Video Products Buyers Guide and Price List.  For the first time the brochure will provide customers with all the necessary pricing and integration information for both access and video products in one easy to follow document. The Buyer's Guide and Price List reflects Bewator's ethos of providing its customers with cost effective and easy to use solutions, and combines access and video product speci...

Security firm makes triple appointment to strengthen operation Octavian Security has announced three new appointments at its Nottingham headquarters, following a sustained period of growth, taking its total staff head count to 287.The first new appointment, Gwen Durban, joins Octavian as its new business development and marketing coordinator, and will be working as part of the team focussed on European development.  Armed with a degree in Law, experience of working in the communications dep...

Honeywell today announced James Somerville Smith has been appointed UK marketing leader for Honeywell Video Systems, part of Honeywell Systems Group.  Based at the Runcorn office, James is responsible for developing and marketing the full Honeywell Video Systems range to meet customer needs in the UK, as well as exploring the integration capabilities of the full Honeywell Security product range.  James's career in the security industry spans more than 10 years and he joins Honeywel...

Following a period of sustained growth and international expansion, national security firm, Octavian Security, has appointed two new directors to its board.Anthony Henry is appointed to the role of business development director and colleague Jot Engelbrecht, one of the company's very first security officers, has been appointed operations and training director.Originally from South Africa, Jot was initially employed by Octavian in 2003 to work as a security officer on the company's first...

The global leader in network video Axis Communications, is delighted that its Fixed Dome day/night network camera, the AXIS 225 FD, has been awarded ‘five star highly recommended' status by leading UK PC magazine, PC Pro, following an extensive review of the camera during March 2006.Summing up the camera, the reviewer, Dave Mitchell, described the camera as:"A tough customer that looks strong enough to handle the rigours of exterior network video surveillance, with top image quali...

Group 4 Technology (G4Tec) is proud to announce that it was awarded Microsoft Gold Partner Status for 2006.  Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies, and have the closest working relationship with Microsoft.  G4Tec will receive Microsoft direct technical support and advanced information about Microsoft product releases.  This will enable G4Tec to continue to react quickly with the support of the latest Micros...

As per May 29th 2006, EverFocus Electronics AG announced the restructuring of the Management Board as follows:   Mr. James Weng - Chairman of the Management Board Mr. Dirk Reinders - PresidentJames Weng has been working for EverFocus Electronics Corp. for five years.  So far, he has run the US branch office and has taken over the position as Chief Operations Officer in our EverFocus head office in Taipei, Taiwan.  In order to globalize the EverFocus efforts and...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recognised Gardiner for its achievements over the last 12 months in growing the IP-Surveillance market in the UK, at Axis' annual global distributor conference held in Mauritius on 3rd-6th May 2006.Gardiner was awarded ‘UK Distributor of the Year' for its commitment to building the IP-Surveillance market and a corresponding increase in sales of IP-Surveillance equipment. Steve Gorski, managing director, Axis Commun...

A three way working relationship has recently been announced as part of Fujitsu Europe Ltd's ongoing strategy of enterprise business development through new product offerings.  Their PalmSecure product will now be made available in Europe through the combined expertise of TDSi Access Control and SECOM.TDSi will work based on Fujitsu PalmSecure technology to develop the security product for SECOM to integrate into a complete security service offerings which will be made available directl...

Zareba Systems Europe Limited, a subsidiary of Zareba Systems, Inc. recently named Coventry based Simtec Products as the sole UK distributor of Zareba Systems perimeter security products.  The partnership will bring more focus to the sales and distribution of the company's security products in the UK.Managing Director Simon Ragdale says, "We are delighted to have formed this alliance with Simtec Products, drawing on the industry experience of John Simm, John introduced security ele...

Honeywell today announced the appointment of Yves Pichon as marketing leader for Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).  Based in Sophia Antipolis, Yves Pichon is responsible for product development and marketing for all commercial and residential solutions including the well-known Galaxy intruder panels and the Domonial wireless ranges.Yves Pichon's career in the security industry spans more than 16 years in key roles with Fichet Bauche, Sen...

Acquisition expands opportunities for both companies in secure card issuance and electronic access control.ASSA ABLOY's HID Global Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fargo Electronics, Inc. for an all cash consideration.  The transaction is expected to close at the end of the third quarter, subject to Fargo stockholder and regulatory approvals.The acquisition is a result of a long-standing relationship between the two security solution...

Axis is establishing a presence in South Africa by taking over the personnel and offices from the company's former distributor, SCA Distribution, a well-established player on the South African market, with years of knowledge about Axis' products and solutions.  The office in Johannesburg will be staffed by six persons, with a focus on sales and working in accordance with the Axis sales model.The Axis EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region has been successfully offering netwo...

Milestone Systems, the world’s leading provider of open platform IP video surveillance software, officially launched their business in Japan with new partner KT Workshop at the Royal Danish Embassy in Tokyo on May 18th.  Milestone Systems has formed a new partnership in Japan with KT Workshop, who have built up a significant customer base installing Paxton Access Control solutions.   A good percentage of these customers are estimated to be interested in integrating with IP v...

Following the opening of an office in Dubai, MAXxess Systems have appointed Lee Williams as their System Sales Manager Middle East.Lee will be based in the MAXxess office  located  in the Airport Free Zone, Dubai but will be responsible for advising and supporting consultants  throughout the region to ensure that the full capabilities of MAXxess’s  AXxess NS and EndPoint™ systems are fully understood.  Prior to joining MAXxess Lee was with Kaba for three year...

Axis Communications has received Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Award for Market Penetration Leadership in network video.  The award is presented each year to the company that has demonstrated strategic excellence in product innovation, marketing, and sales strategies that have resulted in the largest gain in market share over the past two to three years.Frost & Sullivan identified Axis by analyzing market share gain, the company's increase in sales, and brand awareness efforts in...

Daon, in partnership with ProtechT and QPGI, the contract awardee, has been selected to provide the core biometric software infrastructure to support the roll-out of the Qatar National Identification Project Daon, a leading provider of identity software and services, announced today that it is supplying core biometric technology to the State of Qatar for the roll-out of a National Identity Smartcard card using finger, face and iris biometrics.  Daon forms part of the ProtechT and QPGI teams...

Shopping Centre specialist systems integrator, G1 Ltd, have hired Paul Murray as Commercial Manager."The move is part of G1's future direction towards expanding and growing the business with an existing Shopping Centre customer base.  In this newly created role, Paul will be integral in developing new business opportunities as well as managing our sales and maintenance teams." comments Chris Best, Director of G1.  "I bring a solid operational knowledge of what soluti...

Dedicated Micros – part of AD Group - has appointed Andrew Finn as its new Managing Director with responsibility for Europe, Middle East and Asia.Andrew who is also Group Finance Director at  AD Group, has been an invaluable member of the team at Dedicated Micros since 1998 when he joined as UK Financial Controller and rose rapidly to become, in under a year, Group Financial Controller.  He was appointed to the Dedicated Micros Board in 2002 and after his promotion to the po...

The 2006 BII NITAs, the most prestigious training awards in the licensed retail sector have been launched, and now is the time to get your entries in.  With the new mandatory licences for door supervisors, door supervisor training has become essential, and now is your opportunity to be gain formal recognition of your training programme by winning a prestigious BII NITA award. The door supervisor-training award is being sponsored by BIIAB and City & Guilds, and is aimed at the organisati...

Jim Earwaker has joined the PES (Professional Engineering Services) team at Frontline Security Solutions.  Jim, who has for the last six years been with TASC/Diabold, was previously a contractor for Cisco and as such was involved with providing IP related integrated security solutions for many blue chip end-users. “Jim’s IT knowledge and in particular his understanding of how access control and CCTV systems can offer additional benefits by working in harmony with a network infra...

WorlWorld Market Leaders in IP Video Management and Intelligent Video Team to Provide New Analytic Product Offerings.ObjectVideo®, the leader in intelligent video, and Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video surveillance software recently  announced a new strategic technology and marketing alliance.  This innovative relationship will enable both commercial and government, public and private customers to deploy the best IP video management platform equi...

Milestone Systems has announced a free 1-camera license to further spread market awareness about the many advantages of IP video surveillance software.  An offer to download at no charge a 1-camera license of Milestone XProtect Professional is now available on the company’s website.The offer is notable compared to typical trial or ‘demo’ versions of software that only work for a limited amount of time: this is the real thing, since the software has no time limits on its us...