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 Barix AG is the latest technology partner to join Milestone Systems MAP programBarix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, recently announced that Milestone Systems, the leading global developer of open platform IP video management software, has accepted Barix into its Manufacturers Alliance Partner (MAP) program. The partnership enables Milestone customers to integrate legacy hardware devices with Milestone XProtect™ software over IP, using the Bar...

 Enhances third party NVR integration with Ocularis IP video management platformOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the security industry's leading developer of professional IP video surveillance solutions, announced the expansion of its Ocularis open-architecture platform to include integration with third party NVRs, recorders and managed NVRs. This expanded integration initiative further extends the availability of Ocularis' intuitive advanced user interface, alerting system and in...

 AD Group sponsored Lola-Mazda race car on track for Le MansMarch has been a busy month for the AD Group sponsored Lola-Mazda B08/80 Coupé, being run by racing team RML, with the announcement of a new driver for the Le Mans 24 Hours in June and the completion of a successful two-day test programme at the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France.The confirmed third driver for the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours is 31-year-old Chris Dyson, the lead driver and Sporting Director of Dyson Racing in t...

 Cortech Developments and Vicon have collaborated to provide Cleveland Police with an integrated security system for their recently opened custody suite in HartlepoolCortech Developments and Vicon have collaborated to provide Cleveland Police with an integrated security system for their recently opened custody suite in Hartlepool."A custody suite places demands on systems which are very different from most security applications. It is a fast and frenetic atmosphere with the s...

  CCTV-Surveillance system installed in the City of HuaLian JiAnMissionHualien County is approximately 4628 sq. km and has a population of about 350,000. Four hundred years ago, the Portuguese sailors went past the East Coast of Taiwan, fascinated by its beauty, and called it "FORMOSA." Hualien County, facing the immense Pacific Ocean in the east and leaning against the grand Central Mountain Range in the west, is famous for its beautiful scenery. The natural resources in Tar...

 John Whiteman, ioimage President Americas, to speak on maximizing ROI and forecasts for VCA marketioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced recently that John Whiteman, ioimage's President, Americas, is presenting at the 2009 Video Content Analysis (VCA) Conference - North America, to be held March 10th and 11th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Miami, Florida.Organized by IMS Conferences, the event provides a forum for senior executives, technical m...

 Mayflex is exhibiting as many products as possible at global annual security event IFSEC 2009Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is exhibiting at this years IFSEC exhibition taking place at the NEC in Birmingham. IFSEC is the world's largest global annual security event which will host the latest technologies and offers rich educational content and networking opportunities, all under one roof.This will be the third year running that...

 VIVOTEK announces new partnership with Taiwan-based IP surveillance system developer, GVDVIVOTEK is pleased to announce its new partnership with GVD, a Taiwan-based IP surveillance system developer. The partnership launched with the addition of support for several VIVOTEK 7-series models, namely IP7138, PZ7151 and SD7151, in GVD's network video recorders. Supported functions of the three models include live viewing, recording, playback, multi-streaming, PTZ control and motion detection, wi...

 The new Group 4 Technology office in Dubai will become the Middle East sales headquartersIntegrated Security Management supplier Group 4 Technology is pleased to announce the opening of their new support office in Dubai. This move underlines the commitment to strengthen their position as a key security provider within the region.Located in Dubai's Airport Free Zone, one of Dubai's fastest growing Free Zones, the new Group 4 Technology office will become the Middle East sales headquart...

 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...

 Elbit has deployed the EVT Vertex Networked Video Management and recording software suit to monitor the border around JerusalemEVT, a developer of networked video management and recording software, today announced that ElbitSec a subsidiary of Elbit group has deployed the Vertex Video management and NVR software suit for its border protection project around the city of Jerusalem. The installation marks the first defence deployment of EVT's software.Elbit Security selected EVT as part of a...

Bawadi Mall deploys Optelecom-NKF's range of proven fiber-optics transmitters and receiversOptelecom-NKF, Inc., manufacturer of Siqura® surveillance products and solutions, today provided an update of their ongoing video surveillance project at the Bawadi Mall in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.The Bawadi Mall opened its first phase of development to visitors on January 29th of this year. At 861,000 square feet the two-level shopping mall, when completed, will be the largest in the eastern regi...

 Sun Microsystems deploys Dedicated Micros digital video security solution Digital, networked, CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including its high performance DV-IP Servers, are playing a key role in allowing Sun Microsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, to not only enhance the security of its offices worldwide but also, crucially, to realise an impressive return on investment which, to date, has resulted in savings which run into millions of dollars.T...

 TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring systemImportance of Securing Products in HypermarketTESCO is one of the most popular hypermarkets in Europe. Most of the TESCO hypermarkets come with at least over 30,000 sq. ft. Illegal acts, such as shoplifting, will easily occur in such a large store. Thus, security problem has always been an important issue to TESCO. TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring system, and safeguards the store...

  Live streaming cameras in bear park to broadcast live imagesMissionAfrican.com, ranked as one of the top African wildlife sites on the web. It pioneered the live web cam to broadcast live images. This was a world first and fast gained popularity worldwide. Technology has moved on and we are proud to bring you the first of our live streaming cameras on the African Wildlife Channel.To meet the main aim that the bear park wanted to achieve was to draw more attracting more visitors...

 Improving the security management system in FEWC buildingMissionFEWC office building- a local commerce office building in Taiwan, that wanted to install advance surveillance system throughout the building including intersections and basement, which were considered to be security-risk areas. This installation also aimed at complying with the local security policies regarding security management in all provinces that were business centres in Taipei His-Chi.FEWC commerce office building was l...

  A major transit authority in Singapore selected EverFocus Mobile Networking MissionSBS Transit is Singapore's largest public bus transport operator with a fleet of more than 2,700 buses(90% of the market). They wanted to find a surveillance solution could; prevent crime on bus, collect evidence when accidents occured, stop private cars that infringe bus lane and help the management team understand the health status of each bus and position easily.Several transportation auth...

  Taipei City Bus Department selected EverFocus Mobile Networking DVRs( EDR810M) and Security Digital Cameras (ED300)MissionTaipei City Bus Department wanted to choose an surveillance system to improve safety and security in their transit systems, or to view and share real-time information on traffic and road conditions. As a result, they benefit from:(1) A safer environment for passengers and staff (2) Less vandalism, violence and fraudulent insurance claims (3) Real-time access to li...

Telecomunicaciones de Mexico (Telecomm) a state-owned telegraph company first installed EDSR400 and EQ350 cameras  MissionTelecomunicaciones de Mexico (Telecomm) a state-owned telegraph company is the largest payment network in Mexico with 1,554 government telegraph offices nationwide. These telegraph offices offer services in check cashing, bill payment, international money transfers and credit applications.SolutionEverFocus has been working with Telecomm since 2004. They first installed...

Digital, networked, CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including its high performance DV-IP Servers, are playing a key role in allowing Sun Microsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, to not only enhance the security of its offices worldwide but also, crucially, to realise an impressive return on investment which, to date, has resulted in savings which run into millions of dollars. The customer challenge Sun Microsystems provides network computing infrastruct...

  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...

 Local crime awareness day held at Elephant and Castle shopping centre First Security played its part at a local community crime awareness day, held at Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre last weekend, alongside the Met Police and the British Transport Police. The day was organised by the Shopping Centre Manager, Mike Knell and was sponsored by the shopping centre owners, St Modwen Properties along with Global Aware International and Signcraft.  The event was opened with...

 ScottishPower has invested in IndigoVision's IP Video for an integrated security solutionIndigoVision's complete IP Video system is at the heart of an innovative multi-site integrated security solution for ScottishPower, one of the UK's largest utility companies. The system integrates CCTV, intruder alarms, intercoms and control of gates, barriers and doors through IndigoVision's ‘Control Center' IP Video and alarm management software. The system was installed by IndigoVision's appro...