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Securitas's Steven Thompson appointed to International Airport Review Advisory Board

Steven brings unparalleled expertise to the role, having held senior positions in both the UK and abroad International Airport Review Magazine introduces Steven Thompson to the Aviation Advisory Board. Steven, the Specialised Protective Services Development Manager, for Securitas UK, is responsible for development of the company’s offering within the aviation services sector.Unparalleled knowledgeSteven brings unparalleled expertise to the role, having held senior positi...

Moxa launches Turbo Pack 3 firmware for industrial Ethernet switches, enhancing device security

Moxa's EDS-G500E and EDS-518E/528E DIN-rail switches support Turbo Pack 3, and all of Moxa's industrial Ethernet switches will support the new firmware by 2017 Moxa, a provider of network infrastructure solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), announced a new firmware upgrade for its industrial Ethernet switches with major enhancements for its security functionalities. This new firmware, called Turbo Pack 3, is not only compliant with the IEC 62443-4-2 level 2...

Digi Security Systems partners with Gallagher to offer intuitive, intelligent, and innovative protection solutions

Gallagher Command Centre is designed to give customers complete site control and management Digi Security Systems, a provider of electronic security systems, announced that it is partnering with Gallagher, a technology company that develops and delivers intuitive, intelligent, and innovative protection solutions. As a certified Gallagher channel partner, Digi offers a full suite of professional services, from business requirement analysis and customisation services, through ap...

Intersec 2017 attracts a record international coverage in Dubai, European exhibitors in the lead

Intersec 2017 to host a record international coverage of exhibitors for security, safety, and fire protection solutions European exhibitors are making their presence felt at a trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, with the UK, Germany, Italy, and France leading the way in boosting exports to the buoyant Middle East market. Intersec 2017 will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 52 countries when it opens from 22-24 January at the Dubai International Convent...

Axis introduces new Canon network cameras in EMEA and North America

Axis Communications has assumed responsibility for the marketing and sales of Canon’s network video product portfolio in EMEA As part of the recently announced marketing and sales framework initiative between Axis Communications and Canon, Axis introduces seven new models in the Canon network camera range to its customers in EMEA and North America. Starting in EMEA from September 1 and in North America from October 1, Axis Communications has assumed responsibility for t...

Moxa ioLogik E1200 I/O modules updated with EtherNet/IP and RESTful API support

With the addition of EtherNet/IP the ioLogik E1200 presents a highly reliable, cost-effective alternative to expensive and proprietary I/O modules Moxa, a provider of network infrastructure solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), announces a major firmware update for its ioLogik E1200 line of remote I/O modules that introduces support for EtherNet/IP and a RESTful API. With the addition of EtherNet/IP, one of the most popular communication protocols in industri...

Dahua products recognised at the China Good Design Award 2016

Dahua’s star product "My eyes" industrial camera, is recognised as the Gold Winner of CGD 2016 China Good Design, often referred to as CGD as well as the “Chinese Red Dot”, is a brand new international design award initiated by the organiser of Red Dot Award for China market. It has become a major state-level honour in terms of industrial design in China. Dahua’s star product, “My eyes” industrial camera, is recognised as the Gold Winner of...

First edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia 2017 to lead upward trend of fire safety and security markets

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2017 is expected to host more than 100 exhibitors, including 22 launch partners Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading the upward trend for the fire safety systems market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as stringent government regulations fuel demand for the replacement of existing and outdated equipment. According to consultancy firm 6Wresearch, the GCC’s fire safety systems market was worth US $ 1.36 billion in 2015, with Saudi Arabia (US $...

FLIR Systems completes acquisition of Point Grey Research

Point Grey designs, manufactures, and distributes its cameras and related software to a global base of customers FLIR Systems announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of the business of Point Grey Research, for an aggregate purchase price of $259 million in cash, or an enterprise value of $256 million excluding Point Grey's closing cash balance.Application marketsFounded in 1997 and based in Richmond, Briti...

Tamron launches new 5-Megapixel compact fixed focal lens for machine vision use

Tamron, develops distinguished high-resolution fixed-focal lenses that address customers' critical requirements in machine vision Tamron, an integrated optics manufacturer and provider of security/surveillance equipment industry, announces the market launch of a series of fixed-focal lenses for machine vision use that support full 5-mega-pixel resolution for 1/1.2" imagers in compact bodies: Model: M112FM12/M112FM16/M112FM25. Compact lens size Mega-pixel cameras used for ma...

Antaira Technologies partners with Simantec Automation, expanding industrial networking market in Brazil

The partnership will provide local industrial device networking support  to industrial markets Antaira Technologies, a global leading developer and manufacturer of industrial device networking and communication product solutions for harsh environments, is proud to announce its expansion in the South America region with their new partner, Simantec Automation located in Brazil. Reliable local support Simantec Automation, headquartered in Houston, TX, has recently expanded...

KapLogic joins AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Program

The integration will dramatically enhance situational security management capabilities AMAG Technology welcomes KapLogic Corporation as a certified partner of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Program.  As a certified partner, KapLogic’s Aegis PSIM intelligent integration software integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 access control software. AMAG Technology and KapLogic cooperatively tested and certified this integration. AMAG Technology is a security solut...

Eyewitness Surveillance receives $25 million revolving line of credit from Capital One

Capital One’s Security Finance team provides flexible financing solutions to security companies Capital One announced that it served as the sole lender and administrative agent for a $25 million, five-year revolving line of credit to Eyewitness Surveillance, a Baltimore-based firm that provides remote interactive video surveillance solutions to mid-sized-to-large automotive dealerships, metal recycling yards, and other fixed industrial facilities.Attracting private equit...

FLIR Systems to acquire Point Grey Research for $253 million

Point Grey Research business will augment FLIR’s existing OEM cores and components business FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the business of Point Grey Research, Inc., a developer of machine vision cameras for use in industrial, retail, scientific, traffic, mapping, and other advanced imaging applications, for approximately $253 million in cash.Impact of acquisitionFounded in 1997 and based in Richmond, Bri...

Green Gate Access Systems launches UK’s first mobile, solar powered barrier and gate system

SOSEC combines a five-metre automatic traffic barrier with optional drop skirt and LED lights to control vehicles, with a rugged, locked and self-closing gate for pedestrians The UK’s first mobile, solar powered barrier and gate system will be officially unveiled for the first time at the Construction Expo next month. Harnessing the sun’s energy, SOSEC is a revolutionary new approach to securing work sites; without the need for a power source it can be used anywhe...

Matteo Lugaresi from MOBOTIX to speak on blending technologies for a better living at All-over-IP Expo 2016

Matteo will discuss how manufacturers and integrators increase their customer base exponentially as they go beyond security Making an excellent combination of in-depth knowledge of IT and video surveillance with business development, MOBOTIX AG Technical Project Engineer Coordinator Matteo Lugaresi will speak on blending technologies for a better living at All-over-IP Expo 2016. CCTV as you’ve never seen before Millions of CCTV cameras are installed on the streets and...

Johnson Controls & Tyco complete merger to create global leader in building and energy solutions

The new company is uniquely positioned as a leader in products, technologies and integrated solutions With a vision to create a safe, comfortable and sustainable world, a newly formed Johnson Controls begins operations following the successful completion of its merger with Tyco, marking a historic turning point for both companies.  By uniting Johnson Controls, provider of building efficiency solutions with Tyco, provider of fire and security solutions, the new company i...

Matrix launches multispectral fingerprint readers for high-security and industrial applications

Cosec Door Fmx can work various applications such as access control, time-attendance, visitor management, vehicle access management and others Matrix, a manufacturer of Physical Security and Telecom solutions has announced the launch of its cutting edge Multispectral Fingerprint Door Controller - Cosec Door Fmx, expanding its Access Control and Time-Attendance portfolio to address high-security and industrial needs of modern enterprises. Cosec Door Fmx multispectral technolog...

SpotterRF introduces A2000 surveillance radar for low altitude drone detection

A2000 is the first radar specifically designed for drone detection and defeat applications SpotterRF, a manufacturer of low cost compact surveillance radar (CSR), announced availability of its new A2000, the first SpotterRF radar specifically designed for drone detection and defeat applications. The A2000 has the ability to detect small quadcopters at a range of 1000 meters, the longest range of any other SpotterRF model for that size of target. It is specifically tested in co...

Arteco launches open connector integration platform for system interoperability

Arteco Open Connector is an integration platform that streamlines interoperability between systems, devices and different types of applications Arteco Open Connector is an integration platform that streamlines interoperability between systems, devices and different types of applications, from video security, access control, intrusion and fire detection to building automation, traffic control and parking management. Arteco Open Connector gives partners the abilit...

Automatic Systems to exhibit vehicle and pedestrian access control products at Security Essen 2016

Security Essen boasts more than 1,000 exhibitors and 42,000 trade visitors, and offers a high standard of security and protection products Automatic Systems will be exhibiting at the upcoming SECURITY ESSEN 2016 show to be held in Essen, Germany, on September 27-30, 2016. Security Essen is one of the most important trade fairs for security and fire prevention. The show, which boasts more than 1,000 exhibitors and 42,000 trade visitors, offers a high standard of security and p...

Magma Thunderbolt and PCIe Expansion Systems validated with Matrox Video Wall and AV-over-IP solutions

Collaboration facilitates rapid deployment of high-performance, high- density encoding and decoding mobile command centres Matrox® Graphics Inc. announced that Magma Thunderbolt® and PCIe® expansion systems have been tested for reliability and functionality with the complete range of Matrox PCIe-based video wall and AV-over-IP product lines. The new collaboration facilitates rapid deployment of high-performance, high-density encoding and decoding mobile command...

Mobotix Supervisory Board appoints Yuji Ichimura as Chairman

The Supervisory Board of MOBOTIX consists now of Yuji Ichimura, Kunihiro Koshizuka and Sabine Hinkel The Supervisory Board of Mobotix has a new chairman. Yuji Ichimura, Executive Officer of Konica Minolta, Inc. (“Konica Minolta”), the majority shareholder of MOBOTIX, was elected by the Supervisory Board of the company as its new chairman, following his appointment as new member of the supervisory board by the register court upon a motion by the company. At Konica M...

IFSEC 2016: Surveon launches NVR5400 Series C/P Storage-Server for city surveillance, industrial and government applications

NVR5400 Series has all the advanced benefits that can fulfill the needs for mission-critical application Surveon Technology, the end-to-end IP surveillance solution provider, introduced the newest storage-server NVR5400 Series at IFSEC, offering the best C/P alternative to the current enterprise network video recorder product line. Featuring 12 or 16-bay hot-swappable HDDs and H/W RAID data protection, NVR5400 Series supports 5MP video recording of up to 64 channels and SAS st...

UTC’s TruPortal 1.7.1 with elevator integration showcased at IFSEC 2016

TruPortal 1.7.1 delivers key features that help users manage their people, property and assets more efficiently UTC Fire & Security UK Ltd. will be showcasing the new features introduced with the latest update to the TruPortal access control system at IFSEC International June 21-23 in London. TruPortal is a web-based, multi-building solution, which offers mobile device applications for remote management, video surveillance and mustering. TruPortal 1.7.1 delivers key featu...

Integrated security provider Champion launches new corporate website

Champion's new fully integrated corporate website will act as a conduit for all companies Champion Group of Companies, a premier provider of integrated security and low-voltage system technologies, announced the launch of its new corporate website www.championalarms.com. Since 1992, Champion has been leading the way in the commercial, industrial and education security system integration markets and has recently seen significant growth under the management of CEO, John DiStefan...

BSIA promoting product quality and services at IFSEC 2016

BSIA promotes the importance of quality as a key consideration when procuring security products or services The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is looking forward to the security industry’s flagship event, IFSEC International. In just under two weeks’ time, some of the world’s leading security brands will converge on the show floor at London’s ExCeL for three days over the 21st - 23rd June. This will be the third year running that ExCeL...

2016 All-over-IP Expo offers new topics, new brands and new speakers to attract new visitors

All-over-IP Expo invests into developing innovative content to ensure that exhibitors capture new sales leads Annually, All-over-IP Expo invests into developing innovative content to ensure that exhibitors capture new sales leads. 35.9% visitors to All-over-IP Expo in 2015 indicated they were first-time visitors to the show, while the event attracted 4216 attendees well informed in advance about the brands on display, global guests and speakers, new products, cutting-edge-topi...

Bell and Howell Signs on as Tech Sponsor of Robolliance technology forum

Bell and Howell will contribute its expertise in mechatronics systems to the creation and deployment of UGVs As a leading provider of technology solutions and services for communications, commerce and industrial automation, Bell and Howell has signed on as a technology sponsor of Robolliance. Founded by Sharp Electronics Corporation, Robolliance is a forum for technology organisations and industry experts in robotics, surveillance and security to advance the understanding and...

Matrox Graphics to showcase Mura IPX Series, C-Series graphics cards, Maevex encoders/decoders and Mura MPX video wall controller at InfoComm 2016

Matrox Mura IPX Series cards are designed to work with Mura MPX video wall and C-Series multi-display graphics cards At InfoComm 2016, Matrox® Graphics Inc. will showcase a series of interactive demonstrations featuring Mura™ IPX Series 4K capture and IP encoder/decoder cards, C-Series™ multi-display graphics cards, Maevex™ AV-over-IP encoders/decoders and Mura MPX video wall controller cards. Matrox Video will present the Monarch™ LCS lecture captu...