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artec's MULTIEYE® will drive new business with ImmerVision's 360? immersive videoImmerVision, inventor of the panomorph lens and worldwide expert in 360° immersive video technology announced recently that artec technologies has become certified ImmerVision Enables. This certification has a positive impact for European's security/surveillance industry, since along with the ImmerVision panomorph lens, panoramic functionality can be simply added to existing or new analog or IP cam...

  Bosch's Praesideo solution replaces outdated PA system in the Rotterdamse Schouwburg Introduction Any public building or enclosed space where a large number of people gather in high concentration is subject to strict safety regulations, primarily in connection with fire detection, alarm and evacuation. A prime example is a theatre in which public address is an essential element in the mandatory fire detection and alarm system. This article briefly describes the Praeside...

For the seventh year in a row, ISC West is one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North AmericaFor the seventh year in a row, ISC West has been recognised as one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows in North America by leading industry publication Tradeshow Week. ISC West has attained this status every year that Tradeshow Week has conducted the "Fastest 50" programme. Sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and organised by Reed Exhibitions, ISC West serves over 23,00...

Pelco management welcomes Jean-Baptiste Hazard as Vice President of Pelco Asia PacificPelco management is proud to welcome Jean-Baptiste Hazard as the new Vice President of Pelco Asia Pacific (APAC). Hazard replaces Herve Fages who has taken on the role as Pelco Director of Global Marketing.Hazard joins the Pelco team after more than 10 years with Schneider Electric, working in areas from strategy and logistics to general management. Hazard has considerable experience working in dynamic and chan...

CNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wallis to the role of ChairmanCNL is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wallis to the role of Chairman, effective August 10th 2009.Wallis is an industry veteran and one of the most prominent members of the security industry for the last twenty years. Graham has been active across a broad spectrum of senior management roles in the US; notably as President of Dedicated Micros and Javelin Systems, a subsidiary of the Ademco Pittway Cor...

John Bates, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association to step down with immediate effectJohn Bates is to step down as Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association with immediate effect.John Bates comments: "It has been a privilege and I am proud to have led the BSIA. The team are conscientious, dedicated and serve the members well and I have enjoyed working with them. I am confident that the 'Better, Bigger and Stronger' agenda that I have championed, toge...

SMC Networks to include Artec´s MULTIEYE® software with IP camera to target professional marketSMC Networks, a leading provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, announced that has signed a preferred product partnership with artec technologies, a specialist manufacturer of high quality video surveillance software, to support expanding sales in its IP cameras and meet growing demand from customers for professional standard IP surveillance solutions in business env...

 Conway has been producing pan and tilts longer than any other current UK provider UK-based CCTV manufacturer Conway Security Products has updated its flagship pan and tilt to include features that facilitate the unit being supplied for installation directly onto legacy systems.Pan and tilts have a heritage going back to the 1970s and remains a cornerstone of applications where limited lens options mean domes cannot always provide suitable images. Locations such as prison perimeters, motorw...

North West Leicestershire District Council's CCTV control room upgraded with Sanyo DVRsThe operators in North West Leicestershire District Council's CCTV control room are understandably very busy people. As well as monitoring images from a large number of CCTV cameras located at Coalville and Ashby-de-la Zouch town centres, they also have need to react quickly and effectively to any suspicious activity they may observe at various council owned properties. The control room is located in what was...

Murrayfield Stadium will be the venue for the biggest IP event is Scotland Crossing the border for the first time IP-in-Action LIVE Scotland promises to be the biggest IP security event ever held in Scotland.Taking place at the home of Scotish rugby, the magnificent Murrayfield Stadium IP-in-Action LIVE Scotland is on Thursday 17th September.Organisers, IP UserGroup, have secured a prestigious venue for IP-in-Action LIVE Scotland and will be providing an excellent seminar programme with a full a...

Advanced training course for integrating FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras into a network FLIR Systems is the world's largest supplier of thermal imaging cameras that are being used for a wide variety of night vision applications. As a market-leading enterprise, we would like to share our specialist product knowledge and technology expertise with our partners and other interested parties. Our training organisation, the Infrared Training Center (ITC), is the world leader in...

The Security Industry Association offers programmes to facilitate overseas businessDeveloping market share overseas can mean the difference between a successful year and a disappointing one, and the Security Industry Association is making it easier than ever for its members to expand into international markets.SIA offers programmes that take the hassle out of doing business in a foreign country. The association's all-inclusive packages take care of things like hotel reservations, arranging for t...

SIA, DSA to conduct webinar on September 9thSIA, in conjunction with the Document Security Alliance (DSA), will conduct a webinar on proposed revisions to the federal "REAL ID Act" on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. ET.Real ID established new security requirements for driver's licenses in 2005 that have been strongly opposed by many states and privacy advocates. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, has proposed the "PASS ID Act" (S. 1261) to replace REAL ID's mandates with requirements...

Tyco International's new £7 million centre of technical excellence was officially opened in BelfastTyco International's new £7 million centre of technical excellence was officially opened in Belfast recently, supporting its Electronic Security Products business.In 2006, Tyco announced plans to create a centre of technical excellence in Belfast - supported by Invest Northern Ireland - which would increase the competitiveness of its product engineering and design functions. CEM systems...

Axis' sales level on each market was essentially unchanged during the second quarter No change in sales trend• Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 1,074 M (931), and to SEK 542 M (494) for the second quarter• Operating profit during the period totalled SEK 93 M (160), and SEK 46 (92) M for the second quarter• Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 92 M (160), and to SEK 46 M (92) for the second quarter• Profit after tax during the period totaled SEK 67 M...

BSIA members have been provided with information on the latest changes regarding BT's revised plans on 21CN Following last week's announcement of BT's revised plans on 21CN, the industry must quickly get to grips with the changes that a greater emphasis on a fibre infrastructure will bring says the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)."Over the past couple of years the industry has worked hard to work out the impact of 21CN on security equipment," says BSIA Technical Director,...

Kathleen Rhodes has assumed responsibilities as Pelco Corporate SpokespersonEffective immediately, Kathleen Rhodes has assumed responsibilities as Pelco Corporate Spokesperson. In this new role, Rhodes is available to address all media requests for Pelco corporate news and information, as well as handle all requests for interviews with Pelco employees.As a member of the Marketing Communications Department at Pelco, Rhodes reports directly to Howard Carder, Senior Marketing Communications Manager...

Samsung Techwin's 32" SM-320MX and the 40" SM-400MX are designed for professional 24/7 security applications Samsung Techwin has launched two new large-format professional display monitors.The 32" SM-320MX and the 40" SM-400MX are designed for professional 24/7 security applications where reliability is just as important as high-resolution video display. High contrast 1366 x 768 resolution screens ensure crystal clear images whilst a built-in fan ensures reliability and...

Nova Integrated systems Ltd selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover Brackmills estateFollowing approved funding by West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) of £345,345 for a crime prevention and safety scheme on the Brackmills industrial estate, which had been hit by a spate of lorry jackings and thefts, Nova Integrated systems Ltd was selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover the whole estate. In the past year, cargoes stolen from lorries in...

Hikvision products recognised and approved by one of the four state-owned commercial banksBank of China, one of the four major state-owned banks in China, recently announced the results of the latest tender of video surveillance equipments. Hikvision's camera products, for the very first time, are enlisted due to its prime quality, high performance and stability, as well as company's overall technical advance.The tender is open for all video surveillance companies in the market, and enlisted com...

ViDiCore KG consolidates its European sales team and strengthening of technical and project supportViDiCore KG, European representative of well-known manufacturers in the video security engineering and IP video specialist sector, has announced the consolidation of its European sales team and strengthening of technical and project support.Achim Hauschke, owner of ViDiCore KG: "As a result of the high demand in IP- and megapixel technology, in particular for the Arecont Vision produ...

The hybrid SD Advanced builds on the extensive features of the popular SD Range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is targeting the mid-range CCTV market with its new SD Advanced Hybrid DVR (Digital Video Recorder).The hybrid SD Advanced comes in 32, 16 or 8 channel models and builds on the extensive features of the company's popular SD Range with added capabilities such as IP streaming and recording, front panel local control, VGA main monitor support and the ability to configure the Oracle...

Axis cameras help reduce or prevent acts of violence or vandalism in UK schools and collegesWith reports of vandalism, truancy and violence in schools constantly in the headlines, the education sector is keen to find ways to curb destructive acts and unruly behaviour. The increasing use of IP-based network cameras has proven to help reduce willful damage to school property. Refurbishment costs are reduced, delivering a measurable return on investment and staff and pupils benefit from a nice...

Samsung Techwin appoints Miguel Cabeza as Technical Manager and Carlos Gomez Lopez as Sales ManagerSamsung Techwin's professional security division has further expanded its European activities with the recruitment of three experienced professionals to represent the company in Spain and Portugal.Alfonso Castano who has been appointed Business Development Manager has most recently been working as a freelance security consultant but was previously with Panasonic for seven years where he w...

RISC and the Olympic Security Directorate conduct survey on securing major sporting eventsThe UK Security and Resilience Suppliers' Community (RISC) and the Olympic Security Directorate (OSD) are asking for input from industry about organisations' experience in securing major sporting events.A survey is being conducted by RISC to enable UK industry to inform Government about industry experience in previous Olympic Games and other major sporting events and to record lessons learnt.David Evans, Co...

artec technologies is now cooperating with HDS a.s. in both Slovakia and the Czech Republicartec technologies is now cooperating with HDS a.s., a leading value added distributor of video surveillance solutions in both Slovakia and the Czech Republic.Its complete systems, technical service, support, and extensive training programs are provided through three offices in both countries. Thru its wide customer base of system integrator, installers and resellers, countless projects in governmenta...

Oklahoma Casino benefits from seamless integration Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, and Instek Digital, the leader in NVR and Hybrid DVR solutions are pleased to announce their extended partnership, to offer a seamless and fully integrated solution with the industry's first full line of H.264 megapixel IP cameras. "Our proven success in IP megapixel technology has built a strong track record for NVR integration partnerships," said S...

 Merit Lilin launch first ONVIF conformant products Merit Lilin, a Taiwanese CCTV solution company and ONVIF member, recently released the world's first ONVIF conformant network video products including high speed dome cameras, external IR cameras, and a standalone video encoder.ONVIF member Merit Lilin released the world's first ONVIF conformant productsRelease of products further confirms ONVIF's significance in the IP surveillance marketONVIF conformant products will be listed on ONVIF's...

Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., launches DS-42xxHCI/HFVI Series Audio/Video Compression CardHikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading surveillance products supplier with headquarters in China, launches DS-42xxHCI/HFVI Series Audio/Video Compression Card. It adopts high-performance video processing chip, standard H.264 video codec, and real-time audio/video capturing and encoding. Series models include DS-4216HFVI, DS-4208HFVI, and DS-4216HCI.Some of the major requirements for c...

 Ian Irving will join Mayflex as Regional Sales Manager, Midlands and North, for Infrastructure ProductsMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has confirmed yet another significant recruitment to the business with the appointment of Ian Irving in the role of Regional Sales Manager, Midlands and North, for Infrastructure Products. Irving joins Mayflex after 15 years at Connectix, where his most recent role was that of Commercial/Sal...