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Cassidian is participating in the European R&D project named CarCoDe (car-to-Car Content Delivery) aimed at developing a platform for “smart car-to-car content”. The primary objective is to create a system-independent automotive software platform enabling the exchange of real-time automotive information (e.g. the water reserve status of fire engines, fleet planning information for taxis or car sharing companies, maintenance diagnostics for public transport, etc.). Cassidian is wo...

Recently at Cisco Live, Cisco’s annual IT and communications conference, Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, announced the launch of the Opengear IM7200, now the most powerful infrastructure management solution available in recent market. The brand new product family zeroes in on improving business continuity and resilience through the secure remote m...

The team set off to cycle between Corps Security’s 12 mainland branches throughout UK A team of generous volunteers from Corps Security has completed the 760-mile “Tour de Corps” cycle across the UK in just one week. The five-strong team led by National Account Sales Manager, Rob Hill, hit the streets in aid of the Commando Spirit Appeal, which aims to raise £1m for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) by 2014. Rob and his crew set off to c...

Nottingham Post Business Awards 2013 takes place on 25th April at the Alea Casino in Nottingham One of the UK’s leading security providers, Octavian Security, has been announced as a finalist for the Nottingham Post Business Awards. The company, which was founded in Nottingham and operates throughout the UK, has been shortlisted for the Services Award. It beat hundreds of other entrants to the position. Octavian will find out whether it has won the award on 25 April, a...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, recently announced indoor, vandal-resistant, ceiling-mounted pan/tilt/zoom dome cameras. AXIS M50-V PTZ Dome Network Cameras are affordably priced for remote and discreet monitoring of indoor areas, such as schools, train stations, boarding areas and warehouses. The discreet and affordable solution makes it possible to improve security and effectively manage one or more locations with remote monitoring capabilities. The compact, lightweig...

Monitronics received the award for excellence in business and customer service among DFW companies Monitronics International Inc., the nation’s second-largest residential security provider, has received the 2012 Consumers’ Choice Award® for excellence in business and customer service among Dallas-Fort Worth headquartered alarm system companies. Based in Dallas, Monitronics provides monitored home and business security system services to more than 800,000 resid...

Over 80% UK retailers agree that CCTV has had a direct reduction on their internal and external losses According to a recent Centre for Retail Research survey into current and future use of CCTV by retailers, commissioned by Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, over 80% of UK's retailers agreed that CCTV has had a direct reduction on the level of internal and external losses they had incurred. The research showed that of the 261 responses from UK re...

Xtralis to demonstrate its capability for detecting smoke, gas and perimeter threats with remote verification Xtralis, the leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early & reliable detection and remote visual verification for the prevention of fire, gas and security threats, will exhibit from 25-28 September at Security Essen 2012, the preeminent European trade show for security and fire prevention. Xtralis will exhibit in Hall 2, Stand 309, featuring solution...

Cisco announced Video Surveillance Manager 7.0, the industry's first solution built from the ground-up and certified to run in Cisco's virtualised Unified Computing System (UCS) environments. These new solutions now make it possible for customers in healthcare, public sector and retail to move beyond traditional basic safety and security surveillance deployments and use video to transform the way they run their businesses through hyper-scalability and ease of configuration. This announcement al...

Previously, Giordano served in executive business development and marketing roles for Schneider Electric Opengear, a leading provider of next generation remote management solutions, recently announced the appointment of Vincent J. Giordano as vice president of Worldwide Business Development and Strategy. A senior executive with more than 20 years of experience, Giordano joins Opengear after serving in previous executive business development, sales and marketing roles for Schne...

Midwich partnership enables CCTV installers to access Dedicated Micros award winning Closed IPTV technology Dedicated Micros – part of AD Group – the video surveillance solution specialists – announced recently that it has sealed a strategic partnership in UK, with Midwich Security – the Security Division of Midwich, the highly successful AV Distributor. Dedicated Micros and Midwich Security share many philosophies including a focus on quality, value a...

John Tidwell brings a wealth of knowledge of CCTV systems after having been with Mayflex for 10 years Ecl-ips, a leading provider of IP based security and monitoring systems has appointed John Twidell as its new Business Development Director following a strong 2011 that included 28% year on year growth. Twidell joins the company following over 10 years with distributor Mayflex and brings a wealth of knowledge around CCTV systems, internet enabled monitoring systems and underl...

The Code provides guidance for those designing, installing and repairing temporary alarms systems SSAIB, the UK’s leading Certification Body for electronic security, manned guarding services, fire protection, intruder and other alarm systems, has unveiled a constructive new initiative to help properly protect a range of potentially vulnerable sites. The SSAIB’s new Code of Practice for temporary alarm systems will assist in safeguarding construction areas, vacant...

Vtec Zoom clients will benefit from the use of Corps Monitoring Centre Corps Security has announced an exclusive contract with VtecZoom, one of the UK’s leading installers of CCTV and Access Control systems. The agreement will mean that all VtecZoom’s clients will now benefit from the use of the Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC), as well as having access to the company’s other range of services. Headquartered in Standish, Lancashire, and with offices in Washingt...

Maxxess' eFusion will be displayed at stand D65 in Hall 5 at IFSEC 2012 Visitors to stand D95 in Hall 5 at IFSEC 2012, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 14th -17th May, will be able to see a demonstration of the latest version of Maxxess’ eFusion Event Management software and its connectivity to many of the industry’s third party security systems. eFusion is able to interfaces with  over forty video manufacturers, most intrusion panels such as Ademco...

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the availability of its new unified web client for Security Center. The unified web client is part of the Security Center Mobile 3.0 feature and allows customers to connect back to their platform to view video, control PTZ cameras, configure aspects of their access control and license plate recognition (LPR) systems, and run reports from the most web browsers. Seve...

To celebrates its anniversary Unipart Security has recruited (L to R) Jamie Hatfield, Matthew Smith, Nigel Diss and Andie Fessey  Coinciding with celebrations to mark the anniversary of the official opening of its Monitoring and Response Centre in Oxford, Unipart Securityhas announced a further investment in its pre and post sales support team. The four new members of the Unipart Security team are Jamie Hatfield, Business Development Executive and Matthew Smith...

Paxton, market leaders in access control, have released an exciting new addition to their popular electronic access control system, Net2, which allows remote monitoring via an iPhone or web browser! Hot on the heels of the September re-launch of their leading access control software, Net2 Pro, Paxton are proud to introduce Net2 Anywhere. Net2 Anywhere is a fantastic new online application within Net2 Pro, Paxton’s intelligent feature-rich Net2 software. Net2 Pro offers advanced features l...

DVTel, Inc., the IP video surveillance software technology pioneer, recently announced availability of its latest version of Latitude NVMS V6.2. This release gives operators and administrators greater configuration flexibility, ease of access for casual users through Internet Explorer, and an industry-first mobile video application feature that turns your Android phone into an IP video surveillance camera. Latitude 6.2 also features transcoder improvements for remote viewing (outputs of H.264...

Video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. is bringing the power of mobile surveillance and "pan/tilt/zoom" to law enforcement agencies tasked with ensuring public safety in an increasingly mobile world. mobiDEOS is the creator of MobileCamViewer, a software-based surveillance solution used globally by businesses, police agencies and consumers to remotely monitor properties and locations from smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. The company introduces th...

  Opengear strengthens the Hardware.com portfolio with a range of secure infrastructure management appliances  Opengear, leading provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions, today announced a new distribution agreement with Hardware.com to extend its market reach across the UK. Opengear will strengthen the Hardware.com portfolio with a range of secure infrastructure management appliances with a focus on IM4200, CM4000 and ACM5000 models."We are...

Xtralis, the leading innovator of very early warning safety and security solutions, announced the immediate availability of ADPRO iTrace, an iPhone app that brings remote surveillance to the palm of your hand.  ADPRO iTrace allows users to connect to their on-site ADPRO FastTrace 2 surveillance system and display live camera images on their iPhone. The app works with Apple iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S devices, and connects to all versions of FastTrace 2 (Lite, Hybrid, and Hybrid TX). With suppor...

Xtralis', the leading innovator of very early warning safety and security solutions, recently announced the immediate availability of ADPRO iTrace, an iPhone app that brings remote surveillance to the palm of your hand.  ADPRO iTrace allows users to connect to their on-site ADPRO FastTrace 2 surveillance system and display live camera images on their iPhone. The app works with Apple iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S devices, and connects to all versions of FastTrace 2 (Lite, Hybrid, and Hybrid TX). Wi...

 The seminars will give attendees the opportunity to discuss perimeter security project requirementsLeading perimeter security systems provider Southwest Microwave Ltd. announces the expansion of their global intrusion detection seminar program with three UK-based Intelligent Perimeter Solutions Seminars in November. These highly-informative free sessions will showcase the latest-generation INTREPID™intelligent detection system, a multi-technology sensor suite equipped to address toda...

 John Bedrick is the new CMO and VP of product management at Opengear Opengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions announced the hiring of John Bedrick as chief marketing officer and vice president of product management. Bedrick brings deep expertise across all aspects of enterprise security, including authentication, encryption, firewall, identity/access management and intrusion detection/prevention. Before joining Opengear, Bedrick served chief ma...

  Cpl Thomas Hancock was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) since his death over 140 years agoAfter demonstrating incredible bravery in the field of battle, Cpl Thomas Hancock, late the Lancers, was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), yet since his death over 140 years ago his grave had remained unmarked. He was also one of the first employees of The Corps of Commissionaires (Corps Security) and on the 15th October a memorial stone was unveiled in honour of his achievements and services to h...

  CORMORANT voice and data solution enhances security and is trusted by professionals Cassidian announced at this year's DSEi exhibition and show that CORMORANT service contract between Cassidian and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been extended to December 2012. This deployable, modular LAN / WAN voice and data solution was originally delivered to two Royal Signals Units for use at the strategic command level. Since this initial delivery, demand for CORMORANT...

 Operators can control keyboard, mouse, and four displays of their system from up to one kilometre away using F2408The Matrox Extio F2408 KVM extender will be at the forefront of partner Milestone Systems' exhibit at Security 2011 Exhibition & Conference in Sydney, Australia. The Extio F2408 will drive a 2X2 display wall in promotion of Milestone's open-platform software for managing IP-network-based video surveillance solutions, with video from various makes of cameras appearing on the...

 The new combined Control and RVR Centre will enhance Axis Security's services to its clients Axis Security, a leading provider of bespoke security systems and manned guarding services, has opened a new National Communications Centre to support the delivery of essential security services for the whole of its business throughout the UK.The new facility, in Manvers, South Yorkshire, effectively brings together two separate capabilities - the manned guarding control room and the remote vi...

  March Networks announces two separate contract wins totaling $6.2 with the OCTAMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced two separate contract wins totaling $6.2 million with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The contracts include a $2.6 million deal to equip more than 200 buses with its Mobile Solution, as well as a five-year, $3.6 million Managed Services contract to provide OCTA with video system health monitoring se...