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  Tri-City Mechanical use Schlage software to reduce false alarm calls at its 77,000 square foot facility.  Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced that Tri-City Mechanical, a 512-employee design/build contractor in Chandler, Ariz., is using Schlage bright blue web-enabled access control software and Schlage wireless access control locking systems to reduce false alarm calls at its 77,000 square foot facility.  "We had an incident, people weren't locking...

 On show will be the IP based AC2000 Lite, designed to meet the needs of small to medium sized sites CEM will be presenting their range of IP based access control products including readers, Power over Ethernet door control and the new AC2000 Lite system. CEM's Dr. George Redpath will present a Masterclass on IP Access Management, 28th January. The industry's most advanced card reader, the S610f Fingerprint reader- offers fully integrated biometric and access control in a single IP rea...

 TOA will showcase the SX2000 Audio Management System at IIPSEC 2009The most sophisticated, integrated voice alarm and PA system ever offered by TOA, the new SX-2000 Audio Management System, is a fully scalable, network-enabled product line that makes the distribution of BGM, paging, and emergency messaging across large buildings and multiple-site facilities easier than ever before.   With the SX-2000SM System Manager as its ‘hub', the range offers a variety of options desig...

 Reliance triumphs at BSIA Awards Reliance Security Services people have swept the board in this year's BSIA Regional Security Officer of the Year Awards. Teams and individuals won fifteen awards - one third of all the awards available and twice as many as any other single security company. Awards were achieved across seven different regions and in four categories including ‘Best Use of Technology', ‘Service to the Customer', ‘Best Newcomer' and ‘Best...

 Overland Storage offers a complete set of smart, affordable data protection appliances Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has come to an agreement to distribute the Overland Storage SnapServer product range. Overland Storage offers a complete set of smart, affordable data protection appliances that help small, midrange and distributed enterprises ensure data is constantly protected, readily available and always there. Overland...

  Merchant's Academy has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO SystemsMerchant's Academy, the newest of the Government's 47 privately sponsored academies, has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO Systems to provide smart access control throughout the school.   The £23 million Bristol based academy, which opened in September 2008, has been built on the site of the existing Withywood Community School. In common with other schools in the academy pr...

 Derwent - part of Bosch Group - UF500 infrared illuminatorsA major water utility in the South of England is benefiting from 24/7 security protection thanks to infrared illumination from Derwent, a member of the Bosch Group. The infrared illumination forms an integral part of a significant CCTV installation on a site covering several hundred acres.The installation, designed and installed by Gardner Security, comprises of various manufacturers' day/night colour-monochrome CCTV cameras a...

 Immervision annouces the appointment of a new vice-president of Finance  ImmerVision, the expert in 360° Panoramic Imaging Technology, announces the appointment of Frederic Belanger as Vice President of Finance. Belanger joins ImmerVision from GE Capital, a provider of financial solutions to a broad range of businesses, where he led the Canadian syndication capital markets activities.  Belanger, a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Acc...

  SALTO Systems provides advanced access control management for schoolSALTO Systems has been selected by Shireland Collegiate Academy and Sixth Form Centre to provide advanced access control management. The Academy awarded the contract to West Midlands based SALTO Inspired Business Partner Custom Technology Ltd.Shireland Collegiate Academy and Sixth Form Centre is an 11-19 Trust School categorized as ‘Outstanding' by OFSTED. The Academy's highly successful Strategic Partnership w...

 IndigoVision was awarded the Royal Bank of Scotland Award for ‘Outstanding International Achievements'IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP CCTV security solutions, has been honoured at an event which recognises excellence amongst Scotland's business community. At the 19th Annual Scottish Council for Development & Industry (SCDI) Awards for Exports & Enterprise, IndigoVision was awarded the Royal Bank of Scotland Award for ‘Outstanding International Ach...

  John Sayer, recently appointed to European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess SystemsJohn Sayer has been appointed European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess Systems.John is a seasoned security industry professional with specialist access control knowledge acquired over a twenty-year career which includes ten years with Johnson Controls, where he was European Access Control Product Manager and nine years with Cardkey.Commenting on John's appointment, Lee Copland, Managing Director...

 Derwent's AEGIS lamps use brand new technologyDerwent Systems Ltd, security lighting specialist and member of the Bosch Group, was selected to represent the North East region in the Innovation Through Technology category at the 2008 Chamber Awards for its AEGIS UFLED illuminators.  The Chamber Awards, launched by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in 2004, recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of its Accredited Chambers o...

 Mr Jake Kim introduces Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd Samsung OPTO-Electronics UK Ltd has changed its name to Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. The company states that the change, which came into effect on the 1st January 2009, cements its commitment to the pan-European professional security market and the development of the Samsung Techwin range of products.Commenting on the name change managing director Mr Jake Kim said: "Our strategic decision to break away from Samsung's cons...

 IQsummit events in 2008 in Philadelphia and the Netherlands a great success  IQinVision, market leader in high-performance IQeye megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems,recently announced the successful completion of it first-ever IQsummit events held in Philadelphia, PA and Utrecht, the Netherlands.  In all, IQinVision staff hosted, entertained, and exchanged views and information with a select group of over 100 technology and integr...

QED are making changes to give the installer what they want and needThe current economic climate is challenging most companies in the security industry to say the least! QED, national distributor of Security Consumables, tell us how they have made changes to their brand to help service their customer base more effectively during these times.Since formation in 1997, QED have distributed a range of security consumables and more recently security equipment, including items such as BNC Connecto...

 Fujinon D32x high resolution day/night telephoto CCTV lensA Fujinon D32x10R4D-V41 day/night telephoto CCTV zoom lens, supplied by UK / Ireland distributor Pyser-SGI Ltd to wildlife remote observation specialists Outersight (UK) Ltd, is being used successfully in a remotely controlled camera system to study marine life and seabirds at long range in the Orkneys.Installed recently by Outersight for the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) based at Stromness, Orkney, the camera observation sys...

 Veracity introduces new product certification programme  Over the past 3 years, Veracity's products have been installed in a wide range of locations, and they have proven their versatility against many unique challenges.  But how can you guarantee that all components in a system will work together, when there are so many configurations, interpretations, and mis-interpretations of Ethernet and PoE to be found on different products? In order to give you the assurance you...

 Leading risk mitigation consulting and vulnerability assessment software firms align to expand risk planning and management offerings Andrews International, a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, and Asvaco™, a leading provider of professional vulnerability assessment software, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive security and risk assessment service. The partnership offers a technology-driven solution that...

NVT's UTP and CCTV Hybrid Video transmission products have been awarded Network Rail type approvalNetwork Video Technologies (NVT), has been awarded Network Rail type approval for the company's range of multi award-winning unshielded twisted pair (UTP), CCTV Hybrid Video transmission products, including PVDTM (Power, Video & Data) technology. Network Rail type approval affords NVT's comprehensive range of UTP Hybrid Video transmission products with a PADS (Parts and Drawings System) num...

Axis Communications is seeing strong demand for its network video products in the retail sector following an extended period of engagement with a range of retail solutions providers.  Phil Doyle, managing director of Axis Communications (UK), points out some of   Network video provides ideal solution for retailers faced with rising shrinkage the more successful and practical applications of network video in the sector. The natural focus of any discus...

  Kane Computing Ltd sign an agreement with NexVisionKane Computing Ltd (KCL) has signed an agreement with NexVision, based in Marseille, France, to work as a Value Added Reseller in the UK. NexVision specialise in video related applications based on Texas Instruments DaVinci Technology including remote video monitoring, video security, infotainment, digital signage, defence, automotive and industrial inspection.They can provide reference designs with hardware/software licensing or com...

 Martin Hall, Scyron's new finance director Scyron, the security and surveillance services company today announced the appointment of Martin Hall as finance director.  The newly- created position replaces the previous role of finance manager. With over 30 years experience in finance and IT, Hall will seek strategic investment to fulfil Scyron's aim of increasing its global market share as the world leader in intelligent, video surveillance systems. Effective immediately, Hall take...

Nick Reed, new Managing Director of VSGVSG, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of security services, has appointed Nick Reed as Managing Director of VSG Systems, which incorporates the operations of both VSG's NSI Gold Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) and the NACOSS accredited Rampart Security Limited, which was acquired by VSG in October 2008.With a brief to drive the growth of VSG Systems and to develop new services for VSG clients, Reed brings to his new role more than 16 years of experien...

 More than 60 PLATINUM partners attended the Raytec seminar Raytec invited their key PLATINUM partners to join them in Newcastle for a range of seminars, practical CCTV lighting demos, a range of fun events and a major global product launch. More than 60 PLATINUM partners attended; ranging from as far as Canada, California and Saudi Arabia! The seminars at Newcastle United's Football Stadium included both practical and technical advice on specifying and installing dedicated LED CCTV li...

SALTO access control solution - E2000 chosen to secure Merton college SALTO Systems has been selected by Merton College Oxford to provide advanced access control management within their new Finlay Building administration centre. Merton College is one of the 38 independent Colleges and Halls that work within the University of Oxford.  Founded in 1264, it is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford and has just over 300 undergraduate and over 250 graduate students in residence at any time.The Col...

 Bosch Security Excort System protects staff at Hotel Dieu Hospital Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital is the premiere tertiary acute care hospital in Windsor-Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Combining a century old tradition of compassionate care with cutting edge diagnostic imaging technology, Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital leads the provision of advanced care in the areas of complex trauma, renal dialysis, acute mental health, advanced cardiac care, stroke and neurosurgical care and the broad found...

Colin Moore, Managing Director of Unipart Security Solutions LimitedThe Unipart Group  recently announced that its security division has been incorporated as a Limited company.For the last twenty years, Unipart Security Solutions has been providing front line security primarily for Unipart Group's logistics division but over recent years has seen a significant increase in interest for its services from the wider external market place. The timing is therefore absolutely right for the securit...

  Adam Wiseberg leaves AD Group after 11 years of service Adam Wiseberg has left CCTV specialist AD Group after 11 years with the company. He has been an AD Group Board Director for the past 10 years and Managing Director of subsidiary RemGuard Ltd since 1997. Said Wiseberg: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with AD Group, particularly through the period of stellar growth in the first few years of this century, but I think it's time for a new challenge for me. I'm...

 SALTO Systems will showcase its latest products at Intersec Middle East"Intersec is the largest security exhibition in the Middle East and therefore the perfect venue to promote our new concept in scalable RFID access control that can be upgraded at any time," says Victor Hage MEA Regional Manager for SALTO Systems."The unique new XS4 RFID networked lock set is a new technology with unlimited possibilities allowing it to be used for a huge range of access control application...

 Panasonic and SANYO have entered into a Capital and Business Alliance Agreement Panasonic Corporation and SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., upon the resolutions of the meetings of their respective Boards of Directors held on December 19, 2008, recently announced that they have entered into the Capital and Business Alliance Agreement. Panasonic will aim to acquire the majority of the voting rights of SANYO assuming full dilution (which takes into account conversion of Class A preferr...