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Urmet opens new showroom at the Building Centre in London

Urmet has installed a range of fully functioning door entry systems at the showroom Urmet is pleased to announce the opening of a new showroom display situated at The Building Centre, central London. This convenient new location is open from Monday to Saturday, all year round, excluding bank holidays. The aim is to enable a wide range of potential users, from architects and developers to security consultants and installers – in fact anyone involved in the door-entry sect...

Eagle Eye Expositions receives the 2014 Border Patrol Foundation National Border Security Education and Training Award

Eagle Eye provided a comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronting border security in USA The Border Patrol Foundation announces presentation of the 2014 Border Patrol Foundation National Border Security Education and Training Award to Eagle Eye Expositions, LLC, for their efforts in providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronting border security in the United States of America.  “Eagle Eye has been diligent in communicating the te...

Mining Security & Crisis Management Forum to feature senior level speakers from mining houses

Speakers will discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector across the globe Senior level speakers from mining houses will gather to discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector across the globe. Terrorism, the Ebola pandemic, fractured labour relations, theft of equipment and valuable minerals from mines, illegal mining, work place violence and community engagement challenges will be some of the topics covered at this forum next week. A...

System Sensor unveils latest all-in-one PipeIQ version 2.0 software for system design, configuration, and monitoring

PipeIQ version 2.0 – the all-in-one software for system design, configuration, and monitoring – is now available on the System Sensor website. PipeIQ enables continual configuration and system monitoring from anywhere in the world, using FAAST’s onboard Ethernet connection. With PipeIQ, a designer can complete the pipe network layout, verify hole sizes and detection sensitivity, and obtain a Bill of Material and Layout Report. The PipeIQ software also includes a Pipe Wizard t...

MOBOTIX appoints Keith Jernigan as its General Manager

Jernigan will manage the company’s business seeking out new opportunities to drive growth particularly in North America MOBOTIX recently announced the appointment of Keith Jernigan as General Manager of MOBOTIX Corp. Keith Jernigan is an experienced leader who has held key strategic roles in sales, business development and product management. He will manage the company’s business seeking out new opportunities to drive growth particularly in North America. “...

Video Insight awards School Security In-Kind Grant to Columbia County Schools in Florida

Columbia County Schools will receive Video Insight VMS licenses and 16 IP video surveillance cameras Video Insight, a leading developer of enterprise IP video surveillance software has awarded the School Security In-Kind Grant to Columbia County Schools of Lake City, Florida. Columbia County Schools is the seventh education organisation to win a $20,000 security system in the year-long $250,000 School Security In-Kind Grant Program. As the Video Insight School Security In-Kin...

ISC East announces new educational program for upcoming conference

ISC East announces a new educational programme for its upcoming conference ISC East, the largest security event in the Northeast United States, announced recently a new addition to the educational program at this year’s conference: a three-session program called “Demystifying the Mass Evacuation and Notification Market.” The new program will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 at New York’s Javits Center during the 2014 ISC East conference and is offered free to...

MOBOTIX wins in another patent dispute against e-Watch

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted MOBOTIX’s request MOBOTIX Corp. was once again successful in a patent dispute with San Antonio, Texas-based e-Watch Inc. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted MOBOTIX Corp.’s request and determined that all challenged claims of U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,023,913, 7,228,429 and 7,733,371 are not patentable. MOBOTIX Corp.’s success story in the patent dispute against e-Watch Inc. continues. In August 2...

Mobotix AG recognises UK distributor NBM Distribution as "Newcomer of the Year"

The award follows NBM achieving target growth and certifying its technical lead to MOBOTIX “Train the Trainer” programme MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has recognised NBM Distribution Limited, a specialist supplier of data network cabling architecture solutions and security products as its “Newcomer of the Year” following its first full year as the newest UK MOBOTIX distributor. The a...

TRI-ED announces new logo and key management changes

TRI-ED announces its new logo following its recent acquisition by Anixter Following its recent acquisition by Anixter, TRI-ED Distribution is proud to announce its new logo as well as key management changes. Pat Comunale will now serve as President of Global Security Solutions. James Rothstein will serve as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Dirk Foreman will be responsible for Global/National Integrator Sales, both reporting directly to Pat Comunale. "The union of...

Direct Recruiters welcomes Aaron Kutz as Project Manager for its electronic/security practice area

Aaron is responsible for developing new business opportunities and recruiting top talent Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), Executive Recruitment and Staffing Firm, has named Aaron Kutz as the Project Manager to lead the expansion of our Electronic/Security Practice Area. Aaron is responsible for developing new business opportunities as well as recruiting top talent for companies that sell Physical/Electronic Security technologies. He will focus on senior level positions across s...

Lenel integrates OnGuard security platform with UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands

Lenel Systems International recently announced the integration of its industry-leading OnGuard security management platform with products made by three UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands, bringing enhanced capabilities and ease-of-use to customers. The OnGuard platform now integrates with Otis Elevator Company’s CompassPlus™ building destination management system, the Edwards® EST3 integration life safety systems and Interlogix® TruVision® video recorders. Lenel...

Exacq Technologies enhances exacqVision Z-Series hybrid and IP camera recorders

Exacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has released an update to its exacqVision Z-Series line of hybrid and IP camera recorders. These purpose-built network video recorders (NVR) feature higher performance, reliability and capacity at a lower cost for enterprise video surveillance deployments. The enhanced exacqVision Z-Series recorders offer new robust options creating a performance-optimised solution for demanding applications. These recorders continuously r...

CriticalArc and Building Defence Systems announce business partnership

BDS will cover the entire Middle East region under the partnership  CriticalArc and Building Defence Systems (BDS) recently announced a business partnership that sees BDS become CriticalArc’s business development representative reseller. Under the partnership BDS will cover the entire Middle East region providing business development, pre-sales support, delivery and second line technical support for CriticalArc’s revolutionary distributed command and control s...

Christie presents its surveillance and security solutions at Canada’s SecureTech 2014

Christie will showcare flat panels, the Phoenix open content management platform, and Brio Team+ system Christie®, a world leader in creating and sharing the world’s best visual and audio experiences with versatile and cost-effective solutions for mission-critical communications, performance, and reliability, is bringing its surveillance and security solutions to SecureTech 2014, Canada’s only all-encompassing public safety, emergency management, and security s...

Sicurezza 2014 to help security companies develop their business and expand markets

Sicurezza, the International Biennial of Security and Fire Prevention, will open its doors in less than two months Energy and information technology networks, the system of health care, the financial world, food and water supplies, transport and treatment of hazardous substances, local government offices: day in, day out, technology and security providers work to ensure the continued operations of the so-called "critical infrastructures” of our world by deploying their s...

Tamron announces development of new 50mm F/1.8 fixed focal lens

Tamron Co., Ltd., Saitama, Japan (President & CEO: Morio Ono), specialised manufacturer of optics and one of the leading companies in the security/surveillance equipment industry announces development of a new 50mm F/1.8 fixed focal lens in 1.1" format tuned for a pixel pitch of 3.1µm. Development concept Cameras with Mega-pixel sensors for an array of industrial applications, including production equipment, chip mounters, various test apparatus, machining centres and the like, are m...

Pelco by Schneider Electric strengthens relationship with Avaya to deliver IP video surveillance solutions

This global alliance partnership will enable deeper collaboration on technology development and interoperability Pelco by Schneider Electric recently announced that they are strengthening their relationship with Avaya to deliver superior performance and simplicity to IP video security and surveillance customers. This global alliance partnership will enable deeper collaboration on technology development and interoperability, providing customers with an easy-to-install, easy-to-...

Genetec president Pierre Racz wins EY 2014 Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Pierre Racz wins EY's 2014 Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year in the Technology and Communications Category Pierre Racz, president of Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, was named EY's 2014 Québec Entrepreneur of the Year in the Technology and Communications Category. The EY Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates the contribution and spirit of entrepreneurs everywhere. The Canadian program is in its 21st year of honouring the country’s...

Arecont Vision appoints John Voyatzis as Director of Sales for Canada

John Voyatzis has over 10 years’ experience with security and surveillance technologies Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that John Voyatzis has joined the company as Director of Sales for Canada. Voyatzis will apply his extensive industry experience to support Arecont Vision® customers, integrators, and technology partners, while generating new business to further grow Arecont Vision®’s presence...

HP integrates its data analytics software with NMS video surveillance solution

HP recently announced that NANA Management Services will use HP big data analytics software to augment its real-time video surveillance solution. NANA Management Services (NMS) provides security services that tailor to companies of all sizes and technological capabilities. The company's Virtual Guard Services uses an integrated approach where real-time video surveillance and highly advanced computer analytics work together to instantly identify a potential threat. From industrial facilities, ba...

Middle Atlantic Products announces new Series Protection and 2-stage compact surge devices

The new Series Protection™ and 2-Stage Compact Surge Devices from Middle Atlantic Products establish new industry standards for reduced size, rapid response time and comprehensive surge protection. Offering the fastest responding technology in the most compact stand-alone surge protection device in the industry, the new Series Protection system is engineered with non-sacrificial and non-degrading protection to ensure system reliability by effectively absorbing surges without contaminating...

American Dynamics announces VideoEdge Micro network video recorder

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces VideoEdge Micro, a compact version of the popular VideoEdge network video recorder.   Ideal for businesses that have satellite sites with limited space, or smaller businesses that want an IP only solution for their active surveillance needs, VideoEdge Micro is incredibly easy to set up and use.  An embedded PoE switch detects and p...

DVTEL names Jack Meltzer as Senior Director for Global A&E Program

The program helps engineers and consultants develop expertise with DVTEL’s video surveillance technologies DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, recently announced that it has named Jack Meltzer as Senior Director, Global A&E Program. The program helps network architects, engineers and consultants to develop expertise with DVTEL’s intelligent, open video surveillance technologies and to specify projects that incorporate DVTEL solutions. Mr. M...

CNL welcomes Colin Gallick as Non-Executive Main Board Director

Gallick will work closely with the Board to achieve its growth ambitions CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Gallick as the Non-Executive Main Board Director at CNL Software. Gallick will work closely with the Board to achieve its growth ambitions and brings more than 30 years' "C" level sales, marketing and general management experience within the software industry. Gall...

VIVOTEK to participate in the 11th Security China 2014

Vivotek will display its latest security technologies at Hall E2 Booth No. E56 VIVOTEK is pleased to announce its participation in the 11th Security China 2014 exhibition, which will take place from the 28th to the 31st of Oct at the China International Exhibition Center (New Center) in Beijing. Vivotek will display its latest technologies at Hall E2 Booth No. E56, allowing visitors first-hand experience of the latest surveillance systems. From 1994, Security China has been h...

G4S recruits John Kenning as Regional Chief Executive Officer, North America

Mr Kenning will succeed Grahame Gibson in the role of Regional CEO, North America on 1 December this year G4S, the leading global integrated security group, announced recently that it has appointed John Kenning to the role of Regional CEO, North America. Mr Kenning has over 30 years’ service sector experience in North America, including senior leadership roles with ADT-Tyco, Nortel and OfficeMax. Mr Kenning will succeed Grahame Gibson in the role of Regional CEO, North...

Dahua Technology to introduce HDCVI Gen II cameras at Security China 2014

The HDCVI Gen II camera features high performance sensor and Dahua in-house chipset DH5000 Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced HDCVI Gen II cameras, taking a step up into HD over Coax 2.0 era. “HD over Coax 2.0 is a concept but also a fact that Dahua plays a leading role in HD analogue innovation,” said Tim Shen, Marketing Director at Dahua Technology. “The ins...

Microsemi Corporation unveils latest reverse power feed technology for FTTdp and G.fast deployments

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently introduced at the Broadband World Forum (BBWF) 2014 its new reverse power feed (RPF) technology, a critical technology for FTTdp and G.fast deployments. G.fast, the new xDSL standard for 1gbps over copper, has a maximum expected range of 250 meters (m). In order to achieve the highest data rates with G.fast, shorter loop lengths are required which leads t...

VIVOTEK debuts VC8201 compact split-type camera system

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the debut of its compact Split-type Camera System VC8201, which is comprised of two camera units, CU8131 and CU8171, and a VC8201 video core. Designed separately, the bodies of the camera units are much more compact than general network cameras, making them easier to install and harder to notice. The CU8131 and CU8171, two camera units especially developed for the Split-type Camera System, are both designed as recessed dome type. With a 1-Megapixel CMOS sensor and...