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Mission 500 is hosting a 5K charity run at ISC West on March 25, 2010Mission 500, a charity organisation formed strictly to engage security professionals in supporting the goal of sponsoring 500 children in need, is hosting a 5K charity run at ISC West on March 25, 2010. This first of a kind event at an ISC Expo was conceived to engage new corporate sponsors as well as individuals within the industry. Altronix Corporation, HID, LRG Marketing Communications and Morse Watchmans are charter sponsor...

BSIA's Access Control Section is highlighting the benefits that users can gain from access control technologyFollowing the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) recent research into crime in the recession, the Association's Access Control Section is highlighting the benefits that users can gain from access control technology.The BSIA's research revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climate with 92% of respondents retaining the same lev...

Tyco International will be unveiling a host of innovative access control, intrusion & video products at Intersec Tyco International will be unveiling a host of innovative access control, intrusion & video products from its American Dynamics, Bentel Security, CEM Systems, DSC, Kantech and Software House brands at Intersec, Dubai. The exhibition takes place on 17th-19th January at the Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre. The latest solutions include: Ameri...

Arecont Vision's popular MegaVideo® JPEG line is now available in compact form Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced the launch of their new compact JPEG series of cameras in 1.3, 2, 3 or 5 megapixel formats. These CMOS sensor cameras were designed to address cost sensitivities in the JPEG market as well as the size constraints of environmental housings. Although the compact cameras are approximately half the s...

SightLogix has named Monfort Electronics Marketing, Inc. as manufacturer's representativeSightLogix, the leading supplier of automated outdoor surveillance systems for wide area and perimeter security, has named Monfort Electronics Marketing, Inc. as Manufacturer's Representative in the states of Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana.Monfort Electronics has served the video, access control, IT infrastructure, communications and security markets for more than fifty years as a manufa...

Samsung Electronics as well as Samsung Techwin security product lines now available across Europe As of 1st January 2010 Samsung Techwin Europe has taken on responsibility for supplying and supporting existing Samsung Electronics security product lines as well as Samsung Techwin security product lines across Europe.This follows the recent announcement regarding the transfer of assets, human resources and liabilities of the electronic security business of Samsung...

Chairman of the BSIA recently appointed James Kelly as the new Chief Executive of the BSIAThe Chairman of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), Stuart Lowden, has recently announced the appointment of James Kelly as the new Chief Executive of the BSIA.James brings a wealth of experience in lobbying, legal advice and commercial service delivery. With a very successful track record in professional representation he has performed leadership roles on behalf of the legal profession,...

G4S Technology is the new name for the security technology arm of G4SG4S Technology is the new name for the security technology arm of G4S, the world's leading international security solutions group.Previously known as G4Tec, the new name reinforces the ongoing strategy to be a world leader in the creation and deployment of building security systems for critical and secure environments.The first visible change as a result of the rebranding initiative is celebrated by the launch of the Technology...

Scott Elliott takes up the newly created position of director of government sales for Hirsch ElectronicsBuilding on the success of its Government Program Group, Hirsch has announced it is again expanding its resources for the U.S. and international government markets by promoting Scott Elliott, formerly eastern district manager, to the newly created position of director of government sales. Mr. Elliott will team with Hirsch's well-respected Government Program Group (GPG) and its director, L...

Brickcom relseases NR-1604, an ARM9-based stand-alone NVR featured with an embedded Linux operating systemBrickcom's NR-1604 is an ARM9-based Stand-alone NVR (Network Video Recorder) featured with an embedded Linux operating system, which is designed for remote monitoring, live viewing, recording, and multi-channel playback of videos from IP cameras inside a network surveillance system. The NVR is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port and houses 2 SATA hard disks (max capacity: 2TB) for lon...

The Brickcom cameras provided adopt the H.264 codec which provides superior video qualityIn August 2009, Brickcom Corp. supplied a certain enterprise with a wireless IP surveillance solution over WiMAX in southern Taiwan. This company needed to build a network system to monitor the stockroom and the factory from the main office building. Due to the distance limitations and the prohibition of road excavation, the transmission had to go wirelessly. The Brickcom cameras adopt the H.264 codec which...

artec technologies AG will support the cross line function offered by Axisartec technologies AG has announced that from now on the Cross Line Function offered by Axis will be supported. The new application, which now is available for AXIS P3301 and AXIS P3301-V, allows the virtual display of a trip line. If a moving object passes over this line an event can be activated. The MULTIEYE® HYBRID/NET software in connection with the new software module "MULTIEYE® Senso...

Axis holds annual awards in recognition of the very best projects, people and technologyAxis Communications UK & Ireland's partner programme includes technology, application development and channel partners. Each year, to celebrate the success of these partnerships, Axis holds annual awards in recognition of the very best projects, people and technology.The 2009 categories and winners are: Distribution Partner of the Year 2009 - ADI Global Distribution: ADI has been the fastest growing distr...

Infinova will introduce a new family of IP and megapixel cameras at ISC West 2010Infinova recently announced that it will introduce a full new family of IP and megapixel cameras that will help integrators provide their customers with a cost-managed approach for moving to IP. Infinova wants to enable organisations to move to IP as budgets and requirements dictate while also extending the life of their existing analogue surveillance systems.The new family, to be formally introduced at IS...

Honeywell recently held a Technology Day for its Installers and Systems IntegratorsHoneywell recently held a Technology Day for its Installers and Systems Integrators. Part of the Honeywell Partner of Choice events series, it took place at Mercedes Benz World in Surrey, and provided delegates with the opportunity to learn about Honeywell's latest innovative security solutions from product experts. Topics included IP solutions, managed access control, ACUIX ES PTZ camera portfolio, video analytic...

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma deploys approximately 1200 IQeye HD megapixel cameras for surveillanceIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has deployed or plans to deploy approximately 1200 IQeye HD megapixel cameras for surveillance of high-value areas at four of its casinos, including gaming floors and tables, cashier windows and cash countin...

Axis Communications is supplying network cameras for visitor counting at Tally Weijl, the global clothing retailerAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, is supplying network cameras for people counting at Tally Weijl. Axis Communications is working with Cognimatics, creators of TrueView People Counter™, and Data Components, to deliver the solution, which will count the number of visitors passing in and out of the participating stores. Tally Weijl, a world...

BSIA has revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climateResearch from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed that security remains a key investment for UK plc despite the difficult economic climate with 92% of respondents retaining the same level of investment.BSIA Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, comments: "It is encouraging that UK plc continues to take security seriously despite the pressures of the current econ...

Mayflex has gained certification to the environmental management system standard, ISO 14001Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is pleased to announce that it has gained certification to the internationally recognised environmental management system standard, ISO 14001.The subject of climate change is of great importance, and Mayflex felt it was vital to react to the growing relevance of the issue. Mayflex knew that attaining ISO...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010For the twelfth year running the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010 - the international meeting platform for security, safety and fire protection companies.The exhibition plays a major role in reflecting the security industry worldwide and will be an excellent opportunity for UK companies to showcase th...

Brazilian Condominium Community installs VIVOTEK IP surveillance systemMissionSecurity awareness has been at the forefront of Brazil's priorities since winning as the host country of the Olympic Summer Games in 2016. Not simply the government, but ordinary citizens are also increasingly emphasising security in their home country. To this end, a residential community in Sao Paulo, Brazil, recently took advice from Alpha-Digi, VIVOTEK's Brazilian distributor, and decided to install a VIVOTEK IP Su...

Flic en Flac has seen crime significantly reduce since using IndigoVision's IP Video technologyFlic en Flac, one of the main tourist areas in Mauritius, has seen crime significantly reduce since installing a distributed surveillance system using IndigoVision's IP Video technology. The new CCTV system is helping police closely monitor criminal behaviour, public safety and manage traffic and parking violations - the security issues facing many urban areas."The Government aims at modernising t...

President and CEO of Axis Communications figured in Top 10 Contributors in Global Security IndustryWith excellent achievements of Axis and outstanding contributions to the security industry, Mr. Ray Mauritsson, President and CEO of Axis Communications, was honoured with Top 10 Contributors in Global Security Industry by international and domestic experts. This was announced by the committee of CPSE, professional security exhibition with the largest scale in the world along with China Public...

Basler IP cameras integrate with AVerMedia's leading line of Windows and Linux based DVRs/NVRsBasler Vision Technologies, one of the world's leading machine vision companies, announced recently that they have teamed with AVerMedia® Information, Inc. USA to integrate Basler IP cameras with AVerMedia's leading line of Windows and Linux based DVRs/NVRs. Currently AVerMedia has integrated the whole range of Basler's IP camera models, including the BIP-640c, BIP-1000...

VIVOTEK has helped bring Wise County schools to the forefront of IP surveillanceMissionWise County, located near the coal production fields of southwestern Virginia, bills itself as "The Safest Place on Earth". With security being a top priority, the school district needed to make sure that they are well-protected with the selection of an appropriate surveillance system. Considering the unique requirements of each campus and evaluating several vendors, the schools entrusted the crucial...

OnSSI recognised as North American Application Development Partner of the Year 2009 by Axis CommunicationsOn-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance and management software, has been recognised as North American Application Development Partner of the Year 2009 by Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market. Axis presents the award annually to an application partner that best demonstrates a commi...

Grandstream Networks has expanded its video surveillance portfolio with two new HD/low light SIP camerasGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, today announced the release of two new CMOS IP surveillance cameras, the GXV3601_HD (720P high definition) and GXV3601_LL (low light), that add to the rich functionality and versatility of Grandstream's IP video surveillance portfolio by providing exceptional visual clarity with high de...

Hikvision Digital Technology announced the establishment of its Europe Branch Office - Hikvision Europe B.V.Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, announced the establishment of its Europe Branch Office -- Hikvision Europe B.V. -- in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This branch will enable Hikvision to further cultivate the European security market with an eye on better serving and supporting European customers.Dedicated technical tea...

Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. moved up to No. 12 in the recently published Security 50Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of digital video surveillance products, moved up to No. 12 in the recently published Security 50, a market survey recognising the top 50 security companies around the world by revenue. Hikvision also ranks at No. 3 in revenue growth with 47.1 percent growth among the top 50 security players. This is the fourth consecutive year for Hikvision t...

If it is to ensure fair play for all its guests, the fulfilment of its legal obligations as well as its continued existence as a business, a casino has to provide security in all areas of its operation.  This means providing security behind the scenes as well as front of house: for instance to protect staff who handle large sums in chips or cash, inside and outside business hours, as well as those who deal with guests.  So it is no surprise that continuous, seamless video monitoring is...