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Bosch has launched the new Security Knowledge Base Bosch has officially launched their new Security Knowledge Base - a global technical support database full of articles, tips, and solutions.You can access this incredible new tool anytime, anywhere through the Internet via a PC or smart phone-or you can download it right to your laptop. The new Security Knowledge Base has an intuitive user interface, so you can search the database, browse solutions by product area, research terms in the glo...

 Constant Light technology compensates for LED degradationMarch marked the best month ever for sales of Bosch's AEGIS UFLED Intelligent-IR Illuminator. Featuring award-winning Black Diamond night vision, this unit evenly illuminates a scene's foreground and background, which eliminates hot spots and underexposure - and delivers outstanding images.To ensure consistent lighting performance, we've incorporated Constant Light technology to compensate for LED degradation. The illuminator produce...

 Cogent Systems announced financial results for the first quarter of 2009Cogent Systems (Nasdaq:COGT) today announced financial results for the first quarter, which ended March 31, 2009.First quarter 2009 revenues were $31.0 million, an increase of 26% over revenue of $24.6 million in the same year ago period. Net income on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2009 was $9.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. This compares to GAAP net income of $14.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share in...

 Basler IP camera series to integrate with OnSSI's Ocularis™ platform for IP video controlBasler Vision Technologies today announced that they have teamed with On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. to integrate the Basler IP camera series with OnSSI's Ocularis™ platform for IP video control. Currently, all seven of Basler's IP camera models are supported by OnSSI's Ocularis.Ocularis, OnSSI's intelligent IP video surveillance management platform, is considered a best-in-class sol...

 Barix and Acutron deliver audio and control capabilities for entertainment and security purposes Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, announces that Acutron Electroacustica of Portugal has completed the installation of a Barix Audio over IP zoned audio solution for the Colombo shopping mall in Lisbon. The solution provides Colombo, one of the largest shopping malls in Europe, with a point-to-multipoint solution to deliver voice, audio and control signal...

 Highlights on TOA's Firex stand will be the brand new VM-3000 PA/VA systemAt Firex International, Audio specialists TOA are holding a daily business card prize draw where security and fire installers can win a compact, lightweight and portable wireless TOA Megaphone (model ER-520S)."We look forward to greeting visitors on our stand to see the most comprehensive range of PA/VA products which are specifically aimed at making life simpler for installers and end-users alike. We're also ad...

Dedicated micros will present there customer-focused advances in surveillance technology at IFSEC 2009 Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using IFSEC 2009 to showcase its latest enterprise-level solutions, including a revolutionary Integrated Camera Recorder (ICR), and to unveil major new additions to its popular DVR product lines.The most significant launch for Dedicated Micros at IFSEC 2009, the Integrated Camera Recorder (ICR), combines a megapixel camera with a powerful enterpris...

 OnSSI's NetDVMS digital video recording platform integrate with AMAG Technology's Symmetry On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has entered into a strategic partnership with AMAG Technology to integrate the capabilities of OnSSI's NetDVMS digital video recording platform seamlessly with AMAG Technology's Symmetry security management solution. Users and integrators will reap the benefits of open-architecture, non-proprietary design in the combined system offering enhanced functionaliti...

 View large imagePolice in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van The West End's crackdown on street crime gets a state-of-the-art boost today with the launch of Westminster police's first mobile CCTV unit. Police in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van with all the latest in closed cir...

Optelecom-NKF reveals "a winning hand" with Siqura® video surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2009Optelecom-NKF is well-known for its reliable and high-quality fibre and Siqura surveillance systems. Alongside these renowned solutions at this year's IFSEC will be a new and innovative selection of security products.Customers and prospective purchasers alike can preview the TrafficServer, an intelligent traffic monitoring solution, expected to be released later this year. The new Siqura H...

 Integrated Design Ltd wins prestigious Queen's Award for EnterpriseIntegrated Design Ltd has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2009.The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigious awards for business performance. They recognise and reward outstanding achievement by UK companies. The Awards are made each year by the Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives o...

 Ernitec's new headquarters enable more intense customer interactions and modern working conditionsErnitec announces the opening of new headquarters in Herlev, Denmark. From the new facility, the surveillance company will manage and coordinate its sales, service and dealer network operations. In addition, the move to the new facility will serve a catalytic role for the company's forward-looking marketing, sales, technological and customer service initiatives. To mark this, an open house rec...

 Veracity product line allows TriMax to provide an additional saleable solution to current and future customersVeracity and TriMax Wireless are pleased to announce that the use of Veracity's new OUTREACH Plus, OUTREACH Quad and OUTSOURCE Plus with TriMax Wireless (TMAX) will allow users worldwide to easily and successfully place wireless nodes at distances exceeding the 328 foot/100 meter limit while delivering 100 Mbps (full duplex) as well as Power Over Ethernet "Plus"."For...

 12 companies have agreed to sponsor SIA 2009 Government SummitThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce that 12 companies have signed up to sponsor its 2009 Government Summit.The Government Summit is the nation's premier public policy conference for the security industry. This year's event on June 2-3 in Washington, D.C., will feature congressmen, federal officials and other special guests discussing stimulus spending, identity management, government grants and othe...

 ecl-ips deploys Mobotix CCTV solution to help Worcester College of Technology serve up a better food preparation courseMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an innovative installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is improving the ability of lecturers to deliver food preparation courses to catering students at Worcester College of Technology. The implementation carried out by MOBOTIX partner ecl-ips,...

 TeleEye CX Series used in one of the largest banksWe proudly advise TeleEye CX Series has been recently specified and adopted in the ATM and Self Banking Centre surveillance projects in one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. Some of the main reasons of selecting the CX products are listed in the following. We hope this information sharing would be helpful for you understand the potential of the TeleEye solu...

 Honeywell to showcase full product range on stand E70 in Hall 4 at IFSEC 2009Honeywell announced that it has extended its IP solutions portfolio in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the launch of the Fusion III v3.6 Digital Video Recorder (DVR), and HCX megapixel camera range, providing security installers and integrators with a comprehensive Honeywell IP video solution alongside its proven analogue solutions. The new portfolio of IP products is ideal for organisations such a...

artec presents the multiple MultiEye Net software features paired with the latest Basler camera functionsFrom 11th to 14th May the IFSEC is taking place in Birmingham and artec technologies will be part of this significant exhibition as a co-exhibitor at the stand of Basler Vision Technologies (stand no F160, Hall 4). artec presents the multiple MultiEye Net software features paired with the latest Basler camera functions. Visitors to IFSEC 2009 can expect Basler to present the entire...

  Andy Drane appointed Acting Chief Executive by Security Industry AuthoritySecurity Industry Authority Chairman Ruth Henig has invited Andy Drane (SIA Director of Compliance and Enforcement) to take up the post of Acting Chief Executive.The recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive is underway and an announcement will be made shortly.Previous SIA Chief Executive Bernard Herdan, who was appointed in November last year for an interim period of four to six months, took up a new...

 Compro Technology extends its product line to the network video security area Compro Technology, a leading manufacturer of PC-TV and digital audio / video products, extended its product line to the network video security area at the international professional exhibition of SecuTech Expo 2009 Taipei on April 22-24.The Compro IP Security products line offers full range of the intelligent network cameras with a feature-rich, professional grade Network Video Recorder (NVR) software. These came...

 Thales Angenieux is exhibiting a full line of broadcast, film and video lenses Thales Angenieux is exhibiting a full line of broadcast, film and video lenses at this year's NAB, including the most recent additions from the company's Academy Award winning design team. Featured at this year's display is the Optimo DP 16-42mm Rouge wide-angle, large format digital zoom lens, which complements the company's highly acclaimed Optimo DP 30-80mm Rouge lens. Also highlighted are the 19 x 7.3 AIF Se...

 Gary Frost, new Business Development Manager, ViconGary Frost joins Vicon from Indigo Vision where for the last three years he has performed a similar role developing sales primarily through the consultant / specifier channel. He has worked within the electronic security industry for over twenty years, having spent the first eight years of his career with Honeywell."Gary's extensive knowledge of CCTV, and in particular Video over IP solutions, will make him a valuable additi...

 BICSI offers Continuing Education Credits for OnSSI's Level I Channel Partner Training ProgramParticipants in the Certified Channel Partner (CCP) Level I training course offered by On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) are now eligible for 14 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) from BICSI, a professional organisation for the information transport systems (ITS) industry. The two-day course includes structured, hands-on lab and instructor-led training sessions related to OnSSI's industry...

  David Montage (left) and Ashley Wyton (right) have been appointed to senior posts by FLIR Systems FLIR Systems announces that as from April 5th David Montague has joined the FLIR Systems CVS Division as Director Europe - Security & Surveillance Distribution. David has worked for the past eleven years at Cooper Security (intruder alarm and access control). Three years as the UK Sales Manager and six years as International Sales Manager. In November 2006 David wa...

 Bosch Extreme CCTV range of products designed to capture images in the most demanding conditionsBosch Security Systems has further enhanced the content and functionality of its website to include four new product microsites.The creation of dedicated microsites within the boschsecurity.co.uk website follows Bosch's 2008 acquisition of the Extreme CCTV group, which included the Derwent and Forward Vision brands, and clearly demonstrates the value Bosch places on these new additions to i...

 Telemetrics Inc. was demonstrating its latest camera control systems at NAB 2009Telemetrics Inc., the industry leader in camera robotics and control systems, demonstrated the latest additions to the company's industry renowned line of camera control systems here at NAB 2009. New additions to the company's extensive line-up of products for 2009 include the Televator® EP-S3 Weatherproof Elevating Pedestal, as well as system enhancements to the company's TeleGlide Camera Trolley...

 Universal Security Systems select IPSecurityCenter™ to supply security management control systemComputer Network Limited (CNL) announced recently that they have been selected by Universal Security Systems to supply a security management control system that will integrate CCTV, Access Control, VoIP, GPS Tracking and Tetra Radio Transmission to the Kuwait Council of Ministers for the protection of critical facilities in the oil sector.One of these critical oil facilities is respon...

 The Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California is interested only in the best technology and performance IQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, located in California's great Central Valley is installing only IQeye cameras in all its bank branches. To further improve F&M Bank's IP video surveillance program, IQeye511 cam...

  Dark fibre, used to deliver high bandwith to schools Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems has secured a £4 million contract to supply an innovative CLEO telecoms network to 48 schools across the north west of England. The new 40km dark fibre network will deliver high bandwidth (100 megabytes) and meets the Government requirement to provide top quality private broadband networks in schools whilst keeping operating costs down. Siemens has secured the contr...

 BSIA is undertaking a seminar on BT's 21CN and its effect on the security industry at IFSECThe British Security Industry Association has published a test plan for the use of security equipment on BT's 21st Century Network.The test plan has been put together after almost two years of development by the BSIA and its members including extensive testing of systems on the 21st Century Network at BT's facilities at Adastral Park and Swansea.BSIA Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, comments: &qu...