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The VARIO Lighthouse Kit (VLK) from Raytec is a new extension to their family of award-winning VARIO illuminators. It provides a fully integrated lighting and camera housing solution as a high performance, all-in-one alternative to cameras with integrated LEDs. VLK combines class-leading VARIO LED illuminators, available in Infra-Red, White-Light or Hybrid, along with the facility for up to two IP or analogue cameras of the user’s choice (not supplied) into one fully integrated, pre-wired...

Other elements of the deal include enhanced hospitality and signage in and around STAPLES Center AEG, owner and operator of many of the nation’s most iconic venues, announced recently the renewal and expansion of the partnership with Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), which will serve as the Official Security Provider to STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE. Under the new deal brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, TycoIS will experience an expanded presence at STAPLES Center, L.A...

Retail, airports and government security contracts are the main growth segments in the security guarding market Apex Insight’s latest report on the UK security guarding services market finds it is approaching £5bn in size, having grown in recent years despite the hesitant economy. Retail, airports and government security contracts are the main growth segments in the market. The development and rate of growth of the industry is being affected by series of important...

On a daily basis, Schneider Electric seeks to prove that economic, environmental and social interests are convergent Schneider Electric announces it ranks 9th in the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ("Global 100") Index. The index has been released by Corporate Knights, the Toronto-based media and investment advisory company, on January 21. Companies ranked in the Global 100 index are the top sustainability performers in their respective industri...

KMA will leverage its team of video surveillance sales experts to drive new opportunity Scallop Imaging, the pioneer in distributed imaging technology, recently announced the addition of two new manufacturer’s representative firms – Ken Massrey Associates and TMG Sales Agents. Based in Irvine, Calif., and founded in 1989, Ken Massrey Associates (KMA) has a high-level of expertise in the security industry. KMA will leverage its team of video surveillance sales expe...

Miller joined WavestoreUSA in August 2014 as Sales Manager, Eastern USA, and established sales channels in his territory WavestoreUSA, a world class innovator in open platform digital video storage and management systems, announces the promotion of Randy Miller to National Sales Manager. WavestoreUSA is also pleased to announce the addition of Legacy Marketing as the newest manufacturer’s representative company supporting the WavestoreUSA product line throughout the Mich...

Meyertech will be demonstrating live its new FUSION-Eclipse video management software at the event Meyertech, the leading British developer of Video Management Software, will be attending the Yorkshire & Humberside Partners against Crime hosted event “Business Crime 2015.” The conference will be held at the Harrogate International Centre in North Yorkshire on Thursday 5th March, and Meyertech will showcase its wide range of ONVIF conformant CCTV solutions. Du...

Matrox representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the pro-xi/Avio combination at upcoming tradeshows Matrox® Graphics and Portalis® recently announced that Matrox Avio™ F120 fiber-optic KVM extenders have been validated for use with the Portalis pro-xi® workstation integrator to provide high-performance monitoring, switching, extension and interaction for control room environments. A pro-xi workstation integrator includes KVM switch and multiv...

Phoenix Data Security recently announced the launch of Swimlane, a new security operations management platform and company focused on empowering enterprises and government agencies with data-driven automation and orchestration for incident response and improved security operations. Swimlane centralises an organisation’s security alerts, alarms and incidents to automate resolution and deliver a better ROI on current and future security investments. Using software-defined security (SDSec) m...

The paper explains the strengths and weaknesses of various existing communication approaches Thales has launched a new report outlining how communications devices – such as those used by the police, private security and the military - could operate securely over mobile phone networks. Doing so would provide near universal range for secure communications. The paper explains the strengths and weaknesses of various existing communication approaches, including walkie talkie...

ASUSTOR NAS users in Russia will be able to enjoy professional technical support similar to ASUS users in Russia ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced recently that it will be providing after-sales maintenance service throughout Russia via its mother company ASUS (ASUSTek Computer Inc.) and ASK-2 LLC. ASK-2 LLC is an officially authorised service provider for ASUS in Russia with over 200 service centre locations throughout the c...

Genetec will discuss its hybrid-cloud solutions at the upcoming TechSolutions conference Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced it will support the newly introduced Microsoft Cloud for Government. This new government-community cloud enables U.S. federal agencies and state and local governments to leverage Genetec cloud services, including Security Centre Cloud Archives, with the assurance that information stored in Azure Governme...

iluminar’s training course will include content on how to maximise night-time CCTV surveillance effectiveness iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared (IR) and white light illuminators, is now offering private ‘one-to-one’ training on the specification and installation of LED lighting products. Offering the largest selection of low voltage LED lighting products in the industry, iluminar has established a reputation for supplying high-pe...

In this new role, Jennifer will create, implement and manage new distribution programs and channel development Vicon Industries, Inc.(“Vicon”), a leading manufacturer of video surveillance equipment, is pleased to announce that as part of our new strategic direction towards establishing a two-tier sales distribution model, Jennifer Hones has joined Vicon as National Distribution Program Manager. Jennifer brings successful project and partnership program experience...

The whitepaper details how smart thermal security solutions can help meet the requirements of NERC SightLogix has published a whitepaper which clarifies the new mandatory physical security requirements in the NERC CIP-014 reliability standard, developed by the North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) for protecting the nation’s electric grid. The whitepaper details how smart thermal security solutions can help owners/operators meet the requirements of NERC wh...

Paja joined Honeywell in 2003 and most recently served as vice president and general manager for Honeywell in India Honeywell recently announced the appointment of David Paja, 45, as president of Honeywell Security Group, effective January 19. Paja succeeds Ron Rothman, who is retiring from Honeywell to spend more time with family. In his new role, Paja will lead Honeywell’s nearly $3-billion global security business, which includes a broad portfolio of leading security...

The one hour self-paced training module will be presented online ASIS International (ASIS) and the National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) will present details of a new training focused on what private security professionals need to know about child victimisation. The presentation will take place on Friday, Jan. 23 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, Va. ASIS is the leading organisation for security management professi...

Intersec 2015 is expected to play host to a record number of BSIA member companies Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council (Stand: S1-D50) are planning to demonstrate the best of British security innovations and services - from video management software to highly efficient power supplies, dual technology detectors and access control panels - at the forthcoming Intersec 2015 show in Dubai (January 18 - 20), with members keen to expand their presenc...

IDIS announced Harry Kwon as General Manager for the Middle East and Jamil Alasfar as Regional Sales Manager Building on an already robust commitment to the Middle East and North Africa regions, IDIS announced the appointment of a new General Manager and Regional Sales Manager with dedicated Middle East responsibilities, and touted the opening of the IDIS Middle East headquarters in Dubai’s Silicon Oasis. IDIS made the announcements at Intersec 2015 at the Dubai Internat...

Foxstream has decided to widen its range of products & increase its activity Blue Eye Video becomes Foxstream’s subsidiary to strengthen its presence in the USA and increase its business, as well as its staff in 2015. In order to develop its range of people counting solutions, Foxstream has purchased the firm Blue Eye Video in November 2014. To increase its activity on the US market With its innovative technology, Foxstream has decided to widen its range of product...

Mission 500, the security industry-based non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the needs of children in crisis, has launched the Mission 500 #ShowOrange initiative aimed specifically at providing aid to children in need here in the U.S. To join in, participants wear or pose with something orange – an article of clothing, accessory, etc. – on any Friday. Then they simply take a selfie and submit it to info@mission500.org to be posted on Mission 500’s #ShowOrange gallery o...

Advanced Technology Video (ATV) a leading provider of innovative video surveillance solutions announces the release of its new IP mini vandal dome camera. The IPMV2FI is the newest addition to the ATV IP Series product line. The fully featured 2MP IPMV2FI is equipped with a 3.7mm wide angle fixed lens, a 1/2.8” progressive scan RGB CMOS sensor and True Day/Night. It delivers triple video streams simultaneously at 30-ips at 1080p using H.264 compression and supports a Micro-SD memory card...

Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs Avigilon Corporation, a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the appointment of Dennis Fong to the position of vice president of investor relations, effective immediately. Mr. Fong is responsible for Avigilon’s financial communications and investor relations programs, and building and maintaining strategic relationships with the in...

Jeff Mueller joins as Chief Technology Officer and Scott Merrell joins as Director of Business Development Sentry360, a manufacturer of advanced megapixel surveillance cameras for government and commercial markets, announced recently the addition of Jeff Mueller as Chief Technology Officer and Scott Merrell as Director of Business Development. Thomas Carnevale, Founder and CEO of Sentry360 explains, “2014 was a year of reinvestment in our company to achieve our future go...

ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that all of its NAS devices are now compatible with all DIGIEVER NVRs, providing a stable backup and storage solution for DIGIEVER NVR users. ASUSTOR NAS provides cross-platform file sharing, suitable for hybrid enterprise environments and comes built-in with the ADM operating system which offers an intuitive user experience that easily integrates with existing IT environments, providing IT professionals w...

Portal Plus is an advanced access control system for proximity, coded access and bio access devices Pro-Vision Distribution Limited, the distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, has recently signed an agreement to supply and support the Portal Plus range from Videx Security. Videx has been manufacturing and supplying door entry systems for almost 30 years and, under the agreement, Pro-Vision Distribution will provide Portal Plus which is an advanced access co...

The Panomera® Effect book deals with aspects such as depth of field, picture quality, low light and dynamic range The well-known Australian author, inventor and video surveillance technology expert Vlado Damjanovski has written a book about Dallmeier’s Panomera® multifocal sensor technology. In his book “The Panomera® Effect: A new camera technology by Dallmeier” Vlado Damjanovski discusses, among other topics, the concept of the multifocal senso...

Pulse Electronics Corporation, a leading provider of electronic components, introduces a new series of high isolation switch mode transformers that come in a standard SMT package. Pulse Electronics' PH9185 series provides a reinforced insulation power supply that's compatible with the MAXIM™ MAX253 to power RS-485/RS-232 transceivers. The transformers operate in a fixed duty cycle push-pull topology that delivers lower power (up to 3W) from a low voltage source and a working voltage up to...

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and supplier of device networking and industrial communication products and is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial PoE+ networking infrastructure family with the LMP-0501 and LMP-0501-24 series. Antaira Technologies’ LMP-0501 and LMP-0501-24 series is a 5-port industrial PoE+ managed Ethernet switch, with 48-55VDC high voltage power input (LMP-0501) and 12-36VDC low voltage power input with a built-in voltage booster (LMP-05...

Digital Watchdog (DW™), the industry leader in digital recorders, surveillance cameras and related management software, announces the release of its new VMAX960H CORE™ analogue recorder. The VMAX960H CORE is an advanced H.264 embedded digital video recorder that records real-time at 960H Resolution. This DVR offers the unparalleled image quality of the VMAX960H at an affordable cost for small and mid-size applications. The VMAX960H CORE is the latest addition to our line of high qual...