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 Samsung Techwin DVRs have been specified for the next phase of Disney stores' UK expansion programme Disney currently has 56 stores located in most major cities of the UK. The stores sell a wide range of merchandise including collectables, toys, clothing and accessories for all ages, home ware, books, DVDs and videos.Subject to the size of the CCTV system, the next phase stores will be equipped with either Samsung Techwin's SVR-960 nine channel or SVR-1680 sixteen channel DVR's. Paul...

 CCTV IN FOCUS has become the first consultancy-based organisation to be accredited by Secured By DesignCommenting on the accreditation which was awarded as a result of an approval process carried out by the Secured by Design Independent Assessment Panel, Andy Hays, Operational Manager for CCTV IN FOCUS said: "Until now accreditation has only been given to companies supplying physical products. We are therefore naturally delighted that the work we are doing to raise the standards of CC...

ASIS was the most comprehensive education and networking event in the security industryMore than 19,300 security professionals from industry, government and law enforcement, along with product manufacturers and service providers from around the world, turned out for the ASIS International 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, held in Anaheim, Calif., Sept. 21-24. Hosted by ASIS, the leading organisation for security management professionals worldwide, this annual forum is the most comprehensive educ...

 Security services provider Chargecrest Security takes its business nationwideChargecrest Security, a UK privately owned security company and provider of security services since 1978, is to extend its manned guarding operation nationwide, following the merger with Securiforce UK and Excel Group. The move follows demand from Chargecrest Security's existing clients to deliver the same quality of service to their regional business throughout the UK.The merger creates a £6.5 million busin...

 Security solutions specialist TAC has completed transformation and brand migration to Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and security solutions, recently announced it has completed the strategic transformation and brand migration of TAC to Schneider Electric.Schneider Electric is now uniquely poised to directly offer customers a full range of solutions across its core competencies of power, data centres, industrial automation, building manag...

 Intelligent CCTV technology is fast becoming an indispensable resource when it comes to managers seeking to secure the health and safety of their workers on busy large-scale sites and also to deter unwanted intruders - in and out of hours - who, if left unchallenged, may find themselves in potentially hazardous and even life threatening situations.The widespread application of surveillance technology, from network capable solutions to remotely monitored, detector-activated systems, is undo...

 ioimage solutions outranks competition ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced that its products have been installed at Bosch Korea's automotive motor plant in Buyong (RBKB).RBKB is a leading Korean domestic automotive motor and system supplier, wholly-owned by the Bosch Group since 1998. The company has annual sales of approximately $255 million and produces about 29 million automotive motors per annum.  The RBKB plant was retrofit...

  Pelco's Endura IP video surveillance system will support Panasonic's i-Pro network camerasPanasonic and Pelco announced that Pelco's latest version of the Endura IP video surveillance system (v2.1) will support select Panasonic i-Pro Series network cameras. Pelco was demonstrating Panasonic i-Pro network cameras operating on the Endura v2.1 platform  at ASIS 2009.According to Mike Maddox, Panasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) Program Manager: "Pelco is an important me...

  Edward Liu, Managing Director of CEMS gives his address at the Safety & Security Asia 2009Today marked a momentous occasion for Singapore's security industry with the formation of Singapore's very first security alliance. Spearheaded by five organizations, the Singapore Security Alliance (SSA) is a joint initiative formed to forge closer ties among the organizations to better promote the well-being of Singapore's security industry and its members. This alliance is anticipated to...

Multi-layered security is becoming an ever-increasing focus for retail operations worldwide as they seek to combat crime which can have a significant impact on profitability.  A new shopping centre in Austria has demonstrated how an interoperable approach, combining video surveillance, access control and intrusion technologies, has been used to address loss prevention.  The centre, which features some 83 shops and restaurants over an area of almost 40,000 square metres, is operated by...

  Collaboration between Panasonic and Berk-Tek will further enable end-to-end solutionsPanasonic, the provider of industry-leading i-Pro network video products and edge devices, announces an agreement to cooperate with a leading company in the Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure market to bridge the convergence gap and expedite development of enhanced end-to-end system solutions. Joining Panasonic in a technical, marketing, training and testing alliance is industry veteran Berk-Tek,...

  Ken Livingstone's new role will include focusing on the provision of security for the broadcasting industry Award-winning Octavian Security has announced the appointment of Ken Livingstone to the role of operations manager. In his new role, Ken will oversee the day-to-day operations of sections of the business, reporting directly to operations director, Jot Engelbrecht.He will also focus on the provision of security for the broadcasting industry, with clients including the BBC,...

One of ONVIF's members, Merit Lilin, announced the release of the world's first ONVIF conformant productsOne of ONVIF's members, Merit Lilin, has announced the release of the world's first ONVIF conformant products, including both cameras and an encoder. According to an ONVIF representative, it is only a question of time until we see a wide range of ONVIF conformant products available. The forum now has more than 70 member companies and a recent analysis from IMS Research shows that these compan...

IndigoVision's complete IP Video technology is providing a fully integrated CCTV surveillance solution for the new Mövenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The 5-star, 350 room, 26-floor hotel is housed in a futuristic building located at the entrance to the prestigious West Bay Area, a booming trade district, only 15 minutes drive from Doha International Airport. The 116 camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's local approved partner Capital Technology WLL, is seamle...

SC Black dealer programme from Supercircuits promisesto offer security dealers the best value in the industryWith the recent introductions of several new regional Manufacturer Representative Groups and additions to the programme's dedicated sales, support and product management teams, the SC Black dealer programme from Supercircuits is building on its promise to offer security dealers the best value in the industry. Programme elements include a dealer-only website, an exclusive line of premium b...

Honeywell added two infrared (IR) cameras to its Integral-IR Illuminated Camera rangeHoneywell added two infrared (IR) cameras to its Integral-IR Illuminated Camera range that have been designed for maximum performance in both day and night time. The HD4DIRX mini dome and HCD95534X bullet cameras capture clear, high-resolution images even in absolute darkness, employ the latest noise reduction technology and are enclosed in vandal-resistant housings. Both products meet the recurring requirements...

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that upwards to 20 downtown Rotterdam shops, in the Netherlands, have deployed IQeye megapixel cameras to combat store robberies. IQeyes cameras were chosen over other leading IP camera makers for their superior image quality. UTS (Unisoft Total Services) is responsible for the overall technological application and installation. For the Rotter...

Panasonic is demonstrating an impressive array of new technologies and systems products at ASIS 2009Panasonic is demonstrating an impressive array of new technologies and systems products at ASIS 2009. In addition to enhancing its industry leading line of i-Pro Series Network Solutions, Panasonic continues to introduce select analogue products incorporating the latest technologies in support of legacy system users. Panasonic is also showcasing its innovative retail management solution that provi...

Barco is proud to announce the launch of a new visualisation platform for collaborative decision-makingVisualisation specialist Barco is proud to announce the launch of a new visualisation platform for collaborative decision-making inside control rooms and beyond. The platform consists of professional displays or video walls, powerful display controllers and smart control room management software. It offers operators and decision-makers nearly unlimited flexibility to collect sources, efficientl...

PSDN continues to encourage and strengthen the development of open systems interoperabilityPanasonic Solution Developer Network (PSDN) continues to encourage and strengthen the development of open systems interoperability with leading suppliers around the world. PSDN, which now includes over 120 global members, is growing rapidly in the United States, and also in Europe and Asia, as Panasonic expands the available resources to support members and activities worldwide."By opening o...

Samsung Techwin Europe appoints Dean Brazenall as Senior Strategic Business Development ManagerDean Brazenall has joined Samsung Techwin Europe Limited as Senior Strategic Business Development Manager.Dean, who was previously Head of Sales for the UK & Ireland at Bosch Security Systems, has worked within the electronic security industry for over twenty years. Reporting to Mr Jake Kim, Managing Director of Samsung Techwin Europe, Dean will be responsible for the strategic development of...

  Arecont Vision launches Channel Partner Certification Program Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, is also taking the lead in educating the video surveillance market on the benefits of megapixel cameras through its Channel Partner Certification Program. Over 400 integrators, value added resellers, distributors, architects and engineers have participated in the program since its inception in June 2009. With a goal of reaching 1,000...

  Optelecom-NKF will present new award-winning surveillance releases at Salon APS in Paris 22-24 SeptemberOptelecom-NKF, Inc., well known for its reliable, high-quality fibre products and Siqura line of advanced IP surveillance systems, will present its latest releases at Salon APS in Paris, France from 22-24 September.   Visitors to Salon APS will witness the awaited release of the newest Siqura product: the Siqura TrafficServer™. This intelligent traffic monitoring so...

GVI Security Solutions announced Brian Leland as Vice President, Solution SalesGVI Security Solutions recently announced a key addition to its executive management team. As Vice President, Solution Sales, Brian Leland will be responsible for creating incremental demand for Samsung Electronics and GVI video solutions. Leland has over a decade of sales leadership experience in security system integration with companies such as GE Security and Siemens Building Technologies."Brian has had exten...

Fillippo Frascona (left),and Fabio Carani (right)The professional security division of Samsung Techwin has further strengthened its European sales team with the appointment of two new Business Development Managers. Filippo Frascona is Samsung Techwin's new Business Development Manager in Germany. He has for the last two years been the Sales Account Manager for IndigoVision and prior to that he worked for Controlware GmbH for eight years.Fabio Carani has been appointed Business Development Manage...

Attention paid to a few critical areas assures monitoring will run smoothly during winter seasonRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - is urging users of remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV to follow a simple five point winter 'healthcheck' of their sites, to stay safe and secure, as the nights draw in and Britain's weather becomes even more unpredictable.Said Alan Collinge, Operations Director at RemGuard: "A few simple checks now can avoid headaches later. Undo...

Vicon Industries has promoted Russell Baker to the newly created role of UK Channel Sales ManagerVicon Industries has promoted Russell Baker to the newly created role of UK Channel Sales Manager."We are delighted to appoint Russell to this new role," said Vicon's Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, Richard Allen-Miles. "During the five years he has worked for Vicon he has built an enviable track record of sales success and an equally impressive industry-wide reputation f...

Pelco is reinforcing its commitment to the emerging Asian and Latin American marketsEffective immediately, Pelco is reinforcing its commitment to the emerging Asian and Latin American markets by acquiring Crockett International. According to officials, this move will solidify the long-term commitment to sales, marketing and product support that is necessary to build upon Pelco's position as a world leader in video.For more than fifteen years, Crockett International has served as Pelco's Manufact...

Samsung Techwin America-CCTV Division appoints Claudemir Martins as Application Engineer Samsung Techwin America-CCTV Division, a leader in the digital video security system industry, recently announced that Claudemir Martins has been hired as the new Application Engineer for the South Cone region of Latin America. Claudemir is responsible for all technical support for customers located in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Chile."Claudemir's technical background along with...

With more than 200 schools and facilities, 138,000 students, and over 21,000 employees, security is a critically important undertaking for the Montgomery Country (MD) Public School system, the 17th largest in the US. MCPS maintains its own central alarm control centre-monitoring perimeters, boilers, water flow, refrigeration, breakage of windows, and more- that receives over 36,000 separate alarms throughout the year. The MCPS Department of School Safety and Security oversees 200 plus security...