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Pelco has agreed to accept the resignation of four of its manufacturer's representative firmsPelco management announced recently that the company has agreed to accept the resignation of four of its manufacturer's representative firms, effective October 1, 2009. With this mutually agreed upon action Pelco will continue to build its reputation for providing industry-leading customer service by streamlining its management structure, increasing its front-line selling resources and building more tigh...

 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...

MOBOTIX is providing 3 cameras and an ExtIO for Bernt Lüchtenborg's sail2Horizons projectBernt Lüchtenborg, a former building contractor from Brake in Germany, has some big ideas: To sail around the world, twice, alone and without setting foot on land - he calls his project sail2Horizons.As if sailing around the world twice was not ambitious enough, after the first circumnavigation ("sailing with the wind, as a warm-up," as he flippantly refers to it), he plans to turn around...

  Traffic Safety Systems has fitted new vehicles with PatrolVu mobile digital CCTV recording technologyTSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has equipped three vehicles operated by Guildford Borough Council in Surrey, England, with its advanced PatrolVu mobile digital CCTV recording technology to tackle a wide range of enforcement issues in the area from lorries discharging their loads on the public highway - with associated clean-up costs - to dog fouling and anti-social b...

Van Maanen Transport BV installed 25 network cameras from Axis CommunicationsMission Van Maanen Transport BV is a transport company in Barneveld, The Netherlands. After building a new warehouse, Van Maanen decided to set up camera monitoring in and around the buildings. This way, the transport company could keep watch inside and out, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and use the camera images as evidence in the event of incidents such as collisions and damage to trucks and other equipment...

  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...

Samsung Techwin launched the first four of its cameras and domes to be equipped with "Winner" DSP chipsetSamsung Techwin has launched the first four of its 24-hour surveillance cameras and domes to be equipped with the latest generation "Winner" DSP chipset, the new ‘engine room' of the company's mid-range product offering.The W-5 chipset is designed to equip cameras with greater stability and articulated image processing to deliver ultra crisp and sharp colour images a...

Raytec's ‘Lighting Amnesty' campaign alert people to save the amount of energy and money being wastedRaytec are launching a new ‘Lighting Amnesty' campaign to alert  public and private sector users, from local authorities and schools to power plants and industrial sites, to the amount of energy and money being wasted by older style CCTV and security lighting.With the aim of saving thousands of pounds for both taxpayers and private businesses, leading UK CCTV lighting manufa...

CEMS in collaboration with Safety and Security Asia officially opened "Safety and Security Asia 2009"Conference and Exhibition Management Services (CEMS) in collaboration with Safety and Security Asia officially opened "Safety and Security Asia 2009" at Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday morning. The event which marked the 20th anniversary of Safety and Security Asia is joined by "Homeland Security Asia 2009" and "Fir...

  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,...

  The 21CN test results focus on 21CN compatibility and network delay induced by the network changeThe British Security Industry Association has published the results of its members' testing on the BT 21st Century Network.The testing, which has taken place over 18 months, has been undertaken on a live 21CN network in order to understand how communications equipment is affected by the network. BT has been the only Communications provider that has fully engaged with the security industry...

  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,...

Now artec's MULTIEYE® software and hardware products will be available from the MultiPix Imaging LTD.In August 2009, the value added distributor MultiPix Imaging LTD.,UK signed a partner agreement with artec technologies AG on cooperation in England (and Ireland). The mid-sized distributor based in Petersfield, Hampshire, sells Basler cameras for production surveillance since 2001 and has extended its product range to Basler IP cameras this year. From now on, the MULTIEYE®...

Denver International Airport (DIA) in Colorado has selected Genetec's Omnicast to secure their facilityGenetec announced recently that Denver International Airport (DIA) in Colorado has selected Omnicast, Genetec's advanced IP video surveillance solution, to secure their 53 square-mile (137 square-kilometre) facility. Ranked the 10th busiest airport in the world in 2008 for passenger traffic by Airport Council International, DIA was looking to upgrade their outdated analogue system to a new...

Excel Networking Solutions launched its new official websiteExcel Networking Solutions, the copper and optical cabling infrastructure provider has this week, launched its new official website. The website has been totally re-vamped and updated with a new look and feel. A whole host of exciting new features have also been introduced.One of the key developments is that the site is now multilingual, initially launching with English, Spanish, French and Italian. More languages will be added in time....

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...

VIVOTEK to help the Taipei city government create a safer, more pleasant environmentVIVOTEK is pleased to announce that it will be partnering with system integrator MiTAC to help the Taipei city government create a safer, more pleasant environment by installing comprehensive IP surveillance systems throughout the city. Over 10,000 points across Taipei City will be covered, including the Taipei City Police Department, police precincts, and local police stations.The large-scale upgrade is aimed at...

Canon holds 33rd position in Business Week's ranking of top 100 Best Global BrandsCanon, world-leader in imaging solutions, has moved up three places in Business Week's 100 Best Global Brands 2009, an annual ranking of the world's top 100 companies. The study was independently evaluated by Interbrand.The 100 Best Global Brands report identifies the top 100 brands that have managed to create and sustain strong worldwide performance in today's competitive market. To qualify, each brand must derive...

ASIS International is now accepting abstract submissions for its 2010 European Security ConferenceASIS International has announced that it is now accepting abstract submissions for its 2010 European Security Conference.The 9th ASIS International European Security Conference will take place on 18-21 April 2010 in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference will feature more than 33 high-level educational sessions that will provide valuable new insights and perspectives on security challenges faced regionall...

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...

Axis Communications appoints Ian Littell as Key Account ManagerAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, continues to expand its UK and Ireland team with the appointment of Ian Littell as Key Account Manager.Littell will take responsibility for the south and south-west region and will work closely with system integrators and end users to specify network video surveillance systems. Ian is also dedicated to delivering ongoing support and training to new and exis...

ISC East organisers will present a special panel discussion on the "State of the Industry" during the eventWith businesses in the security industry looking for ways to deal with the economic downturn, ISC East organisers have announced that they will present a special panel discussion on the "State of the Industry" during the event.Key industry leaders representing manufacturers, dealers, integrators and end-users will analyse industry trends during the discussion on Thursday...

CBSA has deployed an IndigoVision HD IP Video surveillance solution to monitor US-Canadian border crossingsCanada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has deployed what is believed to be the largest ever High-Definition (HD) IP Video surveillance system to monitor its customs operation on the US-Canadian border and at Vancouver Airport.CBSA chose IndigoVision's complete IP Video system to upgrade 30 of its land border crossings, transitioning its surveillance from analogue/DVR technology to a fully dis...

Bosch is now using Twitter to communicate new product launches, software upgrades, and general newsBosch Security Systems is embracing modern social networking tools to get vital news to installers, specifiers and end-users as soon as it happens.The company is now using Twitter to communicate new product launches, software upgrades, and general news on incentives and other promotions instantaneously, and with the opportunity to create an immediate dialogue with their customers. It is also upload...

Pelco and Cisco announced a strategic technology agreement to develop co-branded video security cameras Pelco by Schneider Electric, and Cisco recently announced a strategic technology agreement to pursue the joint development of new high-definition (HD) Internet Protocol (IP) video security cameras built upon Pelco's award-winning Sarix™ technology platform. The new co-branded video security cameras will bring together Pelco's leadership in imaging with Cisco's IP networking expertis...

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...

Arecont Vision announced the OnSSI as one of the newest members of their Technology Partner Program Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced the introduction of On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) as one of the newest members of their Technology Partner Program. The announcement, made at ASIS 2009, will allow for the integration of Arecont Vision's H.264 megapixel cameras into OnSSI's Ocularis IP Video Management pla...