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IMS places Bosch Security Systems at number one in CCTV and video surveillance equipmentBosch Security Systems continues its clear market leadership in CCTV within the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. That's the result of the latest report on the EMEA CCTV market by IMS Research.IMS places the company at number one in CCTV and video surveillance equipment with a market share of 9.1%, more than 3% up on its nearest competitor, and number one in video encoders with a market...

US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grantsIn a move that is expected to encourage ports to invest more in critical infrastructure protection initiatives, US Congress has voted to eliminate the local cost-share requirement for port security grants. The change was made in the Homeland Security Department appropriations bill (H.R. 2892) that is expected to be signed soon by President Obama.The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) administered by...

Guest list for the meeting included senior figues from the NSI and more than 30 major UK insurers Key members of the Insurance and Security industries met at CSL DualCom’s long standing business partner Vodafone’s Newbury headquarters to discuss shared topical issues.  Arranged by CSL DualCom’s Head of Corporate Relations, Dennis Judd, the guests included senior figures from the NSI, over 30 major UK Insurers and the Police. Presentations were given by...

iOmniscient has won the 2009 Engineering Excellence Awards for Best Small Business VenturesiOmniscient announced that it has won the 2009 Engineering Excellence Awards for Best Small Business Ventures. The Engineering Excellence Awards is awarded by Engineers Australia Sydney division in recognition of excellent engineering specifically undertaken in small organisations (less than $20 million turnover and fewer than 100 employees)."The Engineering Excellence Awards recognise the expertise o...

RISCO Group USA runs RISCO Engineered Services (RES) programme for RISCO Certified IntegratorsRISCO Group USA, a leading provider of integrated security systems,announced recently, at ASIS Anaheim, their RISCO Engineered Services (RES) programme, an all-inclusive support service available exclusively to RISCO Certified Integrators. The fee-based, value-added service for integrators who have been awarded an installation, assists in specifying projects, writing scope of work estimates, instal...

Sam Griffith and John Coleman to focus on increasing sales for DualCom GradeShift and DualCom DigiPlus products CSL DualCom are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Griffith as Southern Area Sales Manager and John Coleman as Midlands Sales Executive. Sam and John will complement the sales effort in their respective areas and help to meet the ever increasing sales demand for the award winning products, DualCom GradeShift and DualCom DigiPlus. Sam was formerly Regional Sa...

 Proven panel concept provides highest operating reliability and safetyBosch Security Systems introduces a new fire panel series for small and medium sized installations. Based on the company's proven high-end panel concept, the Fire Panel 1200 Series offers innovative fire protection in the one and two-loop segments, combining flexibility and ease-of-use with the reliability of the market proven Modular Fire Panel Series. The 1200 Series panel is operated via an easy-to-use touch screen fe...

  Safeguards Technology LLC appoints Rob Wheaton as National sales Director for the Video analytics divisionSafeguards Technology LLC, a leading provider of perimeter security solutions, today announced the addition of Rob Wheaton as National Sales Director for the Video Analytics division of the company.Rob comes to Safeguards Technology as a seasoned regional and district sales manager with achievements in new sales generation and territory management in the areas of CCTV, intrusion...

 Temple Security's system division has achieved national recognition for its capabilities within the retail sectorThe systems division of Temple Security has achieved national recognition for its capabilities within the retail sector. Temple has attained Assured Vendor status under the Altius assessment scheme, meeting stringent criteria for excellence in risk management.The Altius vendor assessment service was established to meet the needs of businesses in the retail and hospitality s...

 Honeywell's new facility provides security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topicsHoneywell announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Training Centre of Excellence (TCoE) in Purmerend, The Netherlands. The facility is designed to provide security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topics covering the specification, installation, maintenance and monitoring of security systems. The courses, which are...

Optex REDSCAN, the innovative laser scan detector has won the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year at IFSEC 2009REDSCAN, the innovative laser scan detector designed by Optex has won the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year at IFSEC 2009.The detector can detect a moving object's size, speed and distance, and process that information with an unique algorithm, resulting in a high-reliability detection of intruders with minimal false alarms.When mounted vertically, REDSCAN creates a 60-metre detection a...

Siemens Security Products has just completed a full refurbishment of the demonstration and training facilitiesIn a clear indication of its commitment to success and customer investment Siemens Security Products has just completed a full refurbishment of the demonstration and training facilities at its South Wales Headquarters.The substantial investment made by Siemens will demonstrate to customers that the company is advancing its offerings, as the market demands. The new facilities provide...

  Xtralis wins 2009 European Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Customer Value Leadership of the Year AwardXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that global growth consulting company, Frost & Sullivan, has awarded Xtralis the 2009 European Outdoor Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Customer Value Leadership of the Year Award. Xtralis was selected as this year's winner based on its proactive initiatives in design...

 Group 4 Technology's Symmetry Security Management System integrates with Bosch IP camerasGroup 4 Technology announces that its Symmetry Security Management System (SMS) now integrates with Bosch Security Systems' IP cameras. This integration cements Group 4 Technology's strategic partnership with Bosch and provides customers with another best-in-breed IP partner solution.Along with Bosch's Divar 9- and 16-channel digital video recorders, Symmetry SMS now supports several models of Bosch IP...

 RISCO Group announces the introduction of the RISCO Certified Integrator Program in North AmericaRISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security systems, recently announced the introduction of the RISCO Certified Integrator Program (RCIP) in North America. Designed from the ground up with input from hundreds of integrators nationwide, the programme includes many key elements based on the compiled feedback. For example, a cornerstone of the programme is the exclusivity of RISCO's con...

 ‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum, hosted by Robert Meier, Managing Director for Bosch in the UK.Keynote speaker at the annual event, now in its fourth year, was Dr. Peter Ryan, former chief of police for New South Wales in Australia and principle security advisor to the International Olymp...

RISCO Group is reinforcing its presence in the North American market with a number of strategic initiativesRISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security systems, is reinforcing its presence in the North American market with a number of strategic initiatives. Highlights of the plan include the launch of RISCO Group USA, headed by Len Friedman as President and CEO; new corporate headquarters in Melville, NY; the appointment of Robert Barry as Vice President of Integration Sales and Suppor...

  Bosch Security Systems integrate Barix IP Audio technology to distribute supervised audio and contact closures Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control and monitoring, today announced that Bosch Security Systems is now shipping an IP Audio Interface based on the Barix Annuncicom 1000 for use with Bosch Praesideo and Plena Voice Alarm digital public address and voice evacuation systems. The Barix OEM device, labelled PRS-1AIP1, is used for distribution...

CSL DualCom developed its DigiPlus in collaboration with Vodafone CSL DualCom Limited have partnered with East Midland Central Station to upgrade 20,000 Digital Communicators with DigiPlus, the latest innovation from Secure Communications Market leader, CSL DualCom.  DigiPlus guarantees legacy Digis to work with the new BT 21CN Network and other Next Generation Networks.  DigiPlus is a joint venture between mobile communications giant, Vodafone and CSL DualCom. ...

DualCom DigiPlus is suitable for any type of existing digital communicator and the telephone line DualCom DigiPlus is the latest addition to the DualCom Range of products and has triumphed at the IFSEC Industry Awards 2009, winning Communication Product of the Year.  DualCom DigiPlus has been developed in conjunction with Vodafone and fits between any type of existing digital communicator and the telephone line providing an improved and robust signalling solution. DigiPl...

CSL's DigiPlus eliminates any disruption from 21st Century Network for any existing digital communicator CSL DualCom Limited (CSL) and Vodafone are extending their partnership, CSL, the market leading provider of secure signalling products has been the preferred partner of Vodafone since 1999 with agreements to use its secure Paknet and GPRS data networks. Phil Hollett, managing Director of CSL, commented, “Vodafone have proven to be an excellent partner for CSL and hav...

Rob Evans to focus on the latest addition to the CSL DualCom range, DigiPlus CSL DualCom are pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Evans as Director of Business Development.  Formally Sales Director at Risco Group UK, Rob has 14 years’ experience within the UK Security Industry which will be a huge benefit to CSL’s growing Commercial team, furthering CSL‘s continued expansion as the UK market leader for Dual Signalling. CSL’s Commercial Direc...

 Bosch training courses cover various topics on video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and moreIn 2008, nearly 4,000 customers participated in Bosch's training sessions. That's a 40 percent increase over 2007.  "We attribute this significant up-tick to a combination of factors," said Jim Musshafen, Director, Customer Solutions Support for Bosch Security Systems, Inc. "The growth in adoption of IP-based security systems has created amplified demand for tr...

 Xtralis makes significant investment in website and partner extranets, making it easier to specify and sell Xtralis SolutionsXtralis, a leading provider of early warning fire detection and security solutions, today announced the complete redesign of its website, www.xtralis.com, with a strong focus on supporting its growing partner ecosystem. In addition to detailed information on Xtralis solutions and industry expertise, the site now supports two partner extranets for partners that sell i...

Mike Ward, new Business Development Manager (EMEA) of Xtralis New business development manager to drive IP security confirms Xtralis ADPRO IP-focused credentials.Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions,announced the appointment of a highly experienced security professional, Mike Ward, as Business Development Manager for its EMEA security business. Mr Ward will be responsible for promoting the company's comprehensive portfolio of integr...

Xtralis invests in new European showroom to display full range of integrated fire and security products Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that it has opened a new European showroom to demonstrate the full integration and interoperability between the security, video, access control and fire detection technologies within the Xtralis product range.The showroom, located at the heart of Xtralis' EMEA business in Brussels, has been bui...

  Customers of Rampart Security to gain broad range of security services currently offered by VSGVSG, one of the top security services providers in the UK, has acquired Oxfordshire-based electronic security specialist, Rampart Security, in a move that will deliver significant benefits for present and future customers of both companies.  Customers of Rampart Security will gain from the broad range of security services currently offered by VSG.  In addition, the backing of...

  Bosch is lending its support to Certalarm, a recently created not-for-profit testing authorityBosch Security Systems is leading calls for the creation of a ‘one-stop' certification scheme that would require products to be tested by a single recognised authority to be cleared for use throughout Europe, rather than having to adhere to the multiple certification schemes currently in operation in each member state.In particular, Bosch is lending its support to Certalarm,...

  The new offer will allow cashbacks of up to £600 to installers linked to RemGuard's RVRCLeading remotely monitored CCTV provider RemGuard Visual Management, part of AD Group, has unveiled a special offer which will allow participating Dedicated Micros' installers to earn up to £600 cashback for each NetVu Connected system - including the DV-IP Server, SD Range and DS2 - fitted by them and then connected to RemGuard's BS8418 compliant Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC).Un...

Bosch Security Systems is one of the first companies to seek tests by independent accredited laboratories based on new European EN 50131 standards for intrusion alarm products. The new standards have been introduced by CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) to meet growing demands for EN compliant products from users and installers of security systems.  The European standards will gradually replace existing national standards within Europe and will also extend to...