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The conference programme has been developed to bring focus on the key issues and mitigation technology Counter Terror Expo reconvenes at the Olympia Exhibition & Conference Centre in on 24-25 April 2013 against a backdrop of continued strife across various many parts of the globe. This critically acclaimed annual event brings the world’s leading counter terrorism experts together with professionals across the domain space, to help define operational strategies to co...

Janne Jakobsen has been hired as Vice President to run the Professional Products division Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), continues to achieve growth in the market for networked surveillance solutions. Not sitting on their laurels, Milestone management has created an organisational focus towards the high-volume, small to medium-size business (SMB) sector by creating a new company unit called Professional Products. Janne Ja...

HD surveillance footage of Santa Claus was captured during a routine field-testing experience Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, confirmed recently that it has indisputable video evidence of Santa Claus’ existence. The high-definition (HD) surveillance footage, captured by Avigilon during a routine field-testing exercise, shows Santa Claus on the roof of a building in Vancouver, BC. “This is a sig...

Oncam has developed a plug-in using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit Oncam recently announced an integration partnership with Milestone Systems giving customers around the world an interoperable surveillance solution and providing them access to the world’s best, patented 360-degree technology. Oncam has developed a plug-in using the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK) and has added its client-side de-warping into...

Lightfinder Technology helps to capture detailed images at night in colour without additional lighting Axis Communications AB of Sweden won in the Physical Security category for its Lightfinder technology, which makes it possible for digital cameras to capture detailed images at night—in colour—without additional lighting. Analogue security cameras, by contrast, capture only black-and-white images, which are less useful for identifying culprits. The surveillance...

The product range consists of Predix microwave detectors and Quadrosense fence protection systems artec technologies AG informs about the newly formed partnership with Umirs Europe, Budapest. artec will exclusively distribute the competitive range of perimeter protection products in Germany. The product range consists of Predix dual position k-band microwave detectors for 10 – 400m distance and Quadrosense fence protection systems for existing or new fencing (steel, mas...

The certification of the Pivot3 vSTAC Watch appliance offers Genetec customers additional storage choices Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has further expanded its list of qualified storage solutions for its unified security platform, Security Center, with the certification of Pivot3 vSTAC Watch storage and compute appliances.  Genetec's recently lau...

ProTouch Security has grown by 600% in just over three years Lincolnshire based award winning security firm ProTouch Security Ltd. will have a valid reason to celebrate as the clock chimes midnight on 31st December, thanks to their most successful year yet. Established in 2008, the security company will be able to look back on the last twelve months that’s seen them not only handle an element of security for the Olympic Games in London, and the Olympic torch relay in th...

The Javelin card printers offer exceptional performance for low initial investment ID specialist Databac Group has entered into an agreement with NBS Technologies to promote, distribute and support its Javelin range of card printers in Spain. The agreement will allow Databac to respond competitively to demand for professional yet affordable card printers, while helping NBS increase its penetration in the region. Bob Gwyn, EMEA sales manager for Javelin, says: “The agree...

IQinVision appoints new Western Regional Sales Director  IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, today announced the appointment of MatJenkins to the position of Western Regional Sales Director for North America.  Most recently, Mr. Jenkins worked as a Western North America Sales Manager at one of the top North American megapixel camera manufacturers. He has also been involved in sales and solutions development for commercial accou...

StopLift's analytic technology works with Axis cameras to detect scan avoidance Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, is working with StopLift, a leading point of sale (POS) analytics developer whose technology is used in Tesco, to clamp down on self-checkout theft in stores across the UK. The busy Christmas shopping period is well underway and stores are packed with shoppers buying gifts and stocking up on festive food and drink. However, with 30% o...

Sagem and Thales bring to Sofradir IR technologies originally developed for their internal purposes Sagem (Safran group), Thales and Sofradir have signed an agreement for Sofradir to acquire Sagem and Thales’ infrared (IR) detector technology development and manufacturing facilities. Sagem and Thales bring to Sofradir IR technologies originally developed for their internal purposes. IR detectors are advanced technology components at the centre of multiple military, spac...

Navtech Radar will also showcase the functionality of witness2 control software suite At Intersec 2013, Navtech Radar will launch its AdvanceGuard AGS1600 EXTREME radar, specifically developed to cope with the environmental and climate conditions found in oil & gas exploration and production. The new solution will be showcased with the company's advanced control software suite, witness2, at the exhibition which takes place on January 15-17 in Dubai, UAE. Keith Chapman, He...

IMS Research estimates revenue from service of EWC detection equipment will grow to $768.9 million in 2012 In the $2.6 billion market for Explosives, Weapons, and Contraband (EWC) detection equipment, technological innovations and controversies surrounding airport body scanners continue to grab headlines. But according to a new report by IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc., developments in the service side of the EWC business should receive closer attention. In its latest EWC...

 Vemotion IP wireless video encorder have been integrated with Tecton DVR / NVR products Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, recently announced that they have agreed a technical integration project with Tecton.  Tecton will integrate with the Vemotion IP based wireless video encoders so that Vemotion video streams can be recorded by their DVR/NVR products in a control room environment.  The solution pro...

The website enables specialist dealers in achieving end customer marketing and acquisition of new customers The new international eneo website for end users presents information on the fundamentals of video surveillance along with solutions integrating eneo products. The new website supplements the specialist dealer portal www.eneo-security.com. Available in nine languages, the new website pursues multiple communication objectives. It has the purpose of making the eneo brand...

DVTEL enables users to leverage their security technologies for uses beyond traditional security functions DVTEL Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has announced its initiative to provide open systems solutions through its compliance with various ONVIF specifications and through close collaboration with other manufacturers. This initiative highlights DVTEL's commitment to open systems, enabling the development of best-in-class surveillance systems using technolog...

The SightTracker solves the challenge of an operator trying to manually locate a target outdoors using a PTZ camera SightLogix, the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, announces integration of the SightTracker® pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera controller with Videotec’s ULISSE line of positioning devices. The integration gives users an accurate and cost-effective video security solution for comprehensive detection, tracking and as...

March Networks is committed to pre-integrating its open Command VMS with best-in-class security products and system March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce that its Command video management system (VMS) software is fully integrated with the Bosch line of advanced video surveillance cameras. The certified integration provides March Networks Command™ systems integrators and customers with additional flexibility when selec...

The Security Industry Authority boosted its rating for leading security provider Octavian Security The Security Industry Authority has boosted its rating for leading security provider Octavian Security, who are members of its Approved Contractor Scheme, which aims to raise performance standards within the private security sector. Octavian’s rating of 125 points is a significant increase on its high score of 94 in 2011 – which already placed it well ahead of the ma...

The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries ASIS International held its 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition on 3-5 December 2012 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong. The event gathered 243 senior security professionals from 28 countries. The event was officially opened by Eduard Emde, CPP, President of ASIS International.  The conference kicked off with Dr. Richard Weixing Hu, Associate Professor at the University of Hong K...

March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce that its Command video management system (VMS) software is fully integrated with the Bosch line of advanced video surveillance cameras. The certified integration provides March Networks Command™ systems integrators and customers with additional flexibility when selecting the most suitable solution for their needs. It simplifies and speeds deployments, while enabling organisations to maximise ex...

IFSEC South Africa bags the Best Trade Exhibition award in the 6,000-12,000 sq.m. category IFSEC South Africa, the biggest commercial security, homeland security and fire exhibition on the African continent has won the 2012 EXSA Award for the Best Trade Exhibition in the 6,000-12,000sq.m. category. Held on Wednesday 21 November 2012 at Monte Casino in Johannesburg, the Annual EXSA (Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa) Awards evening brings the leading industry...

The exposition featured commercial, homeland security and fire safety technologies The recently concluded sixth edition of South Asia's largest security exhibition – IFSEC India and Homeland Security India 2012 – ended on a highly successful note at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The three-day (Nov 1-3) exposition boasted close to 250 exhibitors from over 20 countries displaying the most cutting edge commercial, homeland security and fire safety technologies...

ESS will bring to INSIDE Secure complementary offerings for a complete security architecture INSIDE Secure recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Embedded Security Solutions (ESS). ESS is a high expertise business which designs and develops encryption-related security hardware intellectual property (IP) and software for a variety of industries, including the mobile and networking markets. INSIDE Secure paid a transaction consideration of USD 41.6 million net of...

Honeywell recently introduced MAXPRO Cloud, a hosted service that gives organisations access to their video surveillance anywhere there is an Internet connection, and without the need for IT expertise or challenging firewall configurations. MAXPRO Cloud offers a new method for installers to drive long-term business value by offering these video services to their customers and generating recurring monthly revenue (RMR) with minimal investment and system complexity. MAXPRO Cloud is ideal for reta...

WV-SP509 camera possesses a host of smart features and full ratification from ONVIF Panasonic’s Professional Camera Solutions is pleased to announce that the WV-SP509 continued its streak as an award winning security camera on Thursday the 8th November at the Computing Security Awards. Computing Security is the sister publication of Network Computing and deals with the key issues that organisations face as they try to maintain secure networks in the face of new and old...

The forecast finds mention in IMS Research's report, Security Systems Integration - World - 2012 Edition A new report from IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc.) has found that the transition to IP-based technology in the security industry is changing the role of its systems integrators. Factors such as an increasingly competitive environment as new IT integrators enter the marketplace, declining product margins, and the increased importance of networking knowledge, are all contr...

INSIDE Secure, a leader in semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, recently announced that its Mobile MasterCard (R) PayPass (TM) M/Chip 4 payment applet has attained MasterCard CAST and Functional certification on the INSIDE SecuRead (R) NFC module. The INSIDE payment applet can be used by banks, wallet providers, transit operators, mobile network operators, handset and tablet makers and others in SIM, microSD and other form factors to enable MasterCard payments in...

The IPD-2220ES is a 2MP/1080P HD IP internal low profile camera that compliments LILIN’s established iMEGAPRO II range. Equipped with a 4.3mm lens, the IPD-2220ES is capable of streaming HD video at up to 30 FPS. Measuring just 105mm in diameter, it provides a small and discreet HD IP solution. Connecting the IPD-2220ES to your IP system is simple. Connect it to the NVR-116 and the installation wizard, WS Discovery, will automatically detect it. WS Discovery works to locate all IP cameras...