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  NetDVR is a high-end IP-surveillance recording and management NVR software suite On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, is partnering with global network connectivity powerhouse D-Link Systems, Inc. to deliver OnSSI's intelligent, open-architecture IP-based video software solutions to D-Link's large customer base.D-Link Systems, Inc., will offer two software platforms from On...

 SALTO new access control system installed in the American University in Cairo (AUC)The American University in Cairo (AUC), after a decade of planning and five years of construction, has relocated to a prestigious location in New Cairo, Egypt. Created by an international team of architects, the new $400 million campus covers an impressive 260 acre site. To secure staff and students, the new campus required a proven, future proof access control security solution that would provide 24/7...

The Turbo NAS family consists of various models which are suited for small and midsize businesses (SMB) and enterprisesQNAP Systems, Inc. recently announced a series of next generation iSCSI network-attached storage (NAS) products based on Intel architecture to deliver the performance and enterprise-grade features that customers are looking for in 2009. The new Turbo NAS family consists of 4-bay, 5-bay, 6-bay, and 8-bay (with redundant power supply) models which are well suited for sma...

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...

  The third quarter of 2008 was an excellent quater with record revenues and increase in the profits Alvarion Ltd., the world's leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.Highlights:♦ Record revenues of $74.3 million, up 23% from Q3 2007 ♦ GAAP net income up 29% compared to Q3 2007; Non-GAAP net income up 24%♦ Non-GAAP EPS of $0.05; GAAP EPS of $0.01 ♦ W...

 There was continued growth in second quater as well as the achievement of several strategic milestonesAlvarion Ltd., the world's leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.Highlights:♦ Record revenues of $69.7 million, up 21% from Q2 2007 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.03; GAAP loss per share of ($0.01) ♦ Cash reserves increased to $149 million ♦ WiMAX revenues of $38 millio...

 90 cameras are already in place, with plans to add more Genetec announced recently that the largest Office and Commercial Complex in South America, Centro Ciudad Comercial Tamanaco (CCCT), has implemented Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the visitors, tenants and owners of the highly trafficked site. Located in the eastern part of Caracas, Venezuela, the landmark structure is comprised of three shopping levels with over 450 stores, 20 restaurants, a food...

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...

 Zagrebgradnja is determined to maintain its competitive edge in many areas of workThe key to the success of companies such as Zagrebgradnja lies in the efficient organisation of the business operation and work optimisation, including the efficient handling of schedule changes. ChallengeZagrebgradnja is determined to maintain its competitive edge in many areas of work; and the optimisation of work processes with the help of an advanced time and attendance system is one important way of...

  Sony solution delivers a robust security system that can connect all of Panaxia's separate units to a central control centreBackgroundPanaxia is one of Sweden's largest security logistics companies with responsibility for more than 450,000 secure deliveries last year alone. The company's customers include major high street banks, retailers and fuel stations.Customer challenge/business needsPanaxia's business is built on its ability to secure other people's valuables, which calls for...

 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...

Pixim to use the additional working capital to accelerate its growth in worldwide marketsPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has closed $13 million in additional venture capital funding from existing investors Mayfield Fund, Ridgewood Capital and Tallwood Venture Capital. Pixim intends to use the additional working capital to accelerate its growth in worldwide markets and add further market share gains. The c...

The Grenoble Stadium is currently using Omnicast to monitor cameras that are installed in and around the stadiumGenetec recently announced that the Grenoble Stadium in Grenoble, France, has selected Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the 20,000 estimated stadium visitors and secure the new elaborate home of GF38, Grenoble's renowned football team. The recently built Grenoble Stadium boasts one of the most innovative compilations of high-tech solutions found...

 Pelco teams up with Hirsch Electronics to integrate its' products Pelco is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Hirsch Electronics, an award-winning manufacturer of high security access control and security management systems.The partnering of these two industry leaders has resulted in the seamless integration of the Pelco DX8100 Series digital video recorder with Hirsch Electronics' Velocity Security Management System, through the use of the Pelco X-Portal application-pr...

 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...

 Carl Raubenheimer, new Executive Vice President at Geuterbruck Security Inc. Carl Raubenheimer has recently taken up the post of Executive Vice President at Geutebruck Security Inc. bringing to the role 16 years of valuable experience as sales director for a national integrator and as national sales manager/director for a video manufacturer. Having worked closely with national distributors, systems integrators, consultants and architects in the past, he is now responsib...

 New partnership solidified by increasing video analytics projects in Latin AmericaMATE-Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics announces a distribution agreement with GBS - Global Business Solution, a nationally and internationally recognized security representative and integrator to provide MATE's video analytics solutions in Mexico. GBS specializes in convergent (physical and IT security) systems representation and integ...

 EVT forms partnership with C3 Shared ServicesPetach Tikva, Israel and Johannesburg South Africa - EVT, a developer of networked video management and recording software, announced today the appointment of C3 Shared Services (Pty) Ltd, as its distributor in the rapidly developing security solutions market in South Africa. C3 Shared Services (Pty) Ltd provides turnkey electronic security solutions with the primary focus on the implementation of thermal cameras combined with intelligent video...

 The REG-X Close-Range License Plate Capture camera was installed to protect against car theft and vandalism When residents at the Liberty Village Active Adult Community started experiencing car theft and vandalism, the Bosch REG-X Close-Range License Plate Capture camera was installed at the premises to work in tandem with existing Bosch FlexiDome cameras in an effort to pinpoint individuals committing the crimes. Situated at the gated community's access point, both FlexiDom...

  Dr. Gabriele Mighela, Municipal Police Chief and his colleague, Investigator Luisa Venturini, in front of the Milestone view of a city intersectionThe city of Manerbio, Italy, has migrated from analogue to IP video, with major savings and the ability to scale up in future while adding new innovations, thanks to Milestone open platform video management software. Older technology becomes outdated and ineffectiveManerbio, Italy, is one of the biggest cities in the Province of Brescia. T...

JVC's VN-X35U Megapixel camera The IIPSEC 09 event in January will feature the first public showing of two new cameras from JVC Professional Europe Ltd, including the VN-X35U Megapixel camera and VN-X235VP4U mini-dome camera, as part of JVC's complete IP solution."The VN-X35U and new VN-X235VP4U Megapixel cameras benefit from many years of security industry knowledge and are some of the highest-performance cameras to be found in the market today," said Phil Wring, Sales Manager, J...

Mike Ward, new Business Development Manager (EMEA) of Xtralis New business development manager to drive IP security confirms Xtralis ADPRO IP-focused credentials.Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions,announced the appointment of a highly experienced security professional, Mike Ward, as Business Development Manager for its EMEA security business. Mr Ward will be responsible for promoting the company's comprehensive portfolio of integr...

Lumenera's Le165 network cameraLumenera is building a solid partnership with Accordance Systems Inc.. Using LuxRiot software, a Digital Video Recording and Remote Surveillance software package for a Windows based PC, and Lumenera's high performance digital cameras allows Accordance to provide a complete and secure surveillance solution.Accordance Systems is based out of Taipei, Taiwan and is a professional RAID tech (Redundant Array of Independent Disks). RAID allows the simultaneous use of two...

Xtralis invests in new European showroom to display full range of integrated fire and security products Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that it has opened a new European showroom to demonstrate the full integration and interoperability between the security, video, access control and fire detection technologies within the Xtralis product range.The showroom, located at the heart of Xtralis' EMEA business in Brussels, has been bui...

 The hospital decided to replace its old system with a modern SALTO electronic access control system. Salisbury District Hospital has won the 2008 Health Business Hospital Security Award for its advanced SALTO Systems access control installation. The Health Business Awards, held at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on the 11th December, recognised excellence in the NHS by presenting awards in 14 different categories to organisations that have made a significant contribution to its development. The...

Siemens new finance packages provide comprehensive supportIn response to the current economic climate Siemens Building Technologies Security Solutions has launched its new range of finance packages. These provide innovative ways of working that enable organisations to provide first-rate protection for their staff, customers and premises as well as energy savings without the need for additional financial resources or increased capital expenditure.  Siemens has a strong track record of delive...