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Leading security provider ADT recently announced the expansion of its video surveillance portfolio with new cloud-based and local DVR (digital video recorder) storage offerings designed to meet the needs of America’s small business owners. ADT’s extended video offerings give small business owners the flexibility to keep tabs on their most critical assets, store their video footage on-premise or in the cloud, scale their investment level up or down over time, and have a better underst...

The acquisition will significantly strengthens ADT's business in Canada The ADT Corporation recently announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Reliance Protectron, Inc. (Protectron), from Reliance Comfort Limited Partnership, a portfolio company of investment funds managed by Alinda Capital Partners. ADT acquired Protectron for total cash consideration of CAD $555 million. "We’re delighted to have completed the acquisition of Protectron, which...

The new Videotec headquarters will have a large showroom available for demonstrations and training sessions With a view to providing an improved service to its loyal customers, the French branch of the Italian CCTV equipment manufacturer, Videotec, is moving address. Based, since 1992, close to Rouen in northern France, the branch is now moving to the outskirts of Paris, to the "Parc d'Activité de Courtabœuf", one of the largest industrial area to the south of t...

Many BSIA members have already collaborated with police forces to provide a range of services in order to save frontline police time Continued partnership working between Police and private security firms has helped forces across the country reduce costs in the face of public sector budget cuts. In a report published earlier this week by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), police forces’ response to budget cuts were praised, while concerns have been...

Dahua Technology made a giant leap from 6th place all the way up to 2nd with a market share of 5.6% globally Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China proudly announced that its market share in video surveillance leaps forward to 2nd place according to IHS report 2014; meanwhile, its global market share in terms of DVR and network security cameras ranks as runner-up and 4th place respectively. C...

Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the Vectis iX family of IP-based video recording solutions, including self-contained network video recorders (NVR) as well as network video software (NVS) for server based systems. Both the NVR and NVS are capable of recording full-HD images from up to 48 cameras simultaneously at 25 frames per second and support resolutions of up to 20 megapixels. The Vectis iX products feature a modular design that allows them to be accurately mat...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced a new integration between its unified security platform, Security Center and the Command Processor™ panels from Digital Monitoring Products (DMP). The first panels to be integrated will be the XR100N, XR500N and XR500E, with additional integrations expected in the future as this technical alliance evolves.  By centralising access control, video and intrusion systems into one unified platform, secur...

The awards provide a platform to showcase excellence and outstanding performances displayed by BSIA member companies’ employees The hard work and achievements of 15 outstanding security professionals have been recognised in the national round of this year’s British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards, which were presented recently (16th July) at the Association’s exclusive annual lunch held at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Her Rt...

Hikvision has been recertified for the interface of its IP cameras and HD speed domes with Lenel’s latest OnGuard access control system Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd has been recertified by Lenel Systems International for the interface of its latest Internet protocol (IP) camera series and high-definition (HD) speed domes with the most recent versions of the Lenel OnGuard® access control system. This expanded certification provides live video viewing, motion...

The agreement provides for graduates from QICSS security related courses to be automatically enrolled as individual members with IPSA for 12 months On 25th June 2014 the International Professional Security Association (IPSA) signed a historic agreement in Doha, Qatar with the Qatar International Centre for Safety and Security (QICSS). The agreement provides for graduates from QICSS security related courses to be automatically enrolled as individual members with IPSA for 12 mon...

All four winners were presented with their awards by Guest of Honour, The Rt. Hon. Baroness Smith of Basildon Four outstanding young apprentices from the UK’s private security industry were recently presented with national awards in recognition of their academic and practical success in the field of electronic security installations. Awarded by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body representing the UK’s private security sector, the Appre...

PhoeniXSentry is a managed network and security service that is easy to sell, deploy and manage Phoenix Managed Networks, provider of PhoeniXSentry, an easily deployed and extremely affordable cloud-based network security and management service, recently announced they have partnered with Intelisys, the leader in selling business telecommunications and cloud services through an independent sales channel. The partnership will give Intelisys partners the ability to add additiona...

QNAP® Systems, Inc., a professional network attached storage (NAS) provider, recently announced that its Enterprise and SMB class Turbo NAS products support the 6TB HGST Ultrastar® He6 helium-filled SAS hard disk drive (HDD). By incorporating HGST’s HelioSeal platform technology, business users receive enhanced NAS performance with maximised storage capacity and low power for reduced total cost of ownership. The inherent benefit of helium, which is one-seventh the density of air,...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Identification Technologies division is shipping the IN Tag™ 300 8KB RFID transponder, which is ideal for memory intensive applications. IN Tag™ 300 8KB incorporates ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) technology from Fujitsu Semiconductor. This accelerates data access close to the maximum high frequency (HF) speed; endures billions of read and write cycles; and withstands gamma radiat...

Visitors will be able to see the latest in technology updates and advancements from IndigoVision The IndigoVision Technology Expo will be touring Australia from the 17th - 31st of July. Visitors will be able to see the latest in technology updates and advancements from IndigoVision, including SMART.core technology and the new Ultra 2K - the first Full HD camera to deliver resolution above 750TVL at 0.5 lux. The expo will be at the following venues on the dates given: Brisban...

Colin Green's role will cover the Midlands and North regions of the UK Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies) has announced a key appointment which will see the leading provider of safety and security products strengthen its share of the electronic access control market in the UK hospitality sector. Colin Green has joined Allegion as Area Sales Manager Hospitality, covering the Midlands and North regions. Having worked in both the security and hospitality s...

Jackson will join new Chairman Mohammad Soleimani to help develop PSIA specifications STANLEY Security announced recently that Joshua Jackson, Director – Global Product Integration, has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA). Jackson will join new Chairman, Mohammad Soleimani, CTO and Executive Vice President of Kastle Systems, to help develop specifications for enabling standards-based sharing of digital data and intelli...

IndigoVision staff recently held a fund raising baking event, including a hotly contested award for "best cupcake" On 26th July, "Team IndigoVision" participated in Walk Ten Edinburgh, a sponsored walk with goal of raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. In addition to the walk itself, IndigoVision staff recently held a fund raising baking event, including a hotly contested award for "best cupcake". Marie Curie Cancer Care run a number of hospices across the UK, provi...

The IndigoVision Lenel Integration Module has been upgraded to allow seamless two-way communication of alarms and events between the Lenel access control system and IndigoVision's Complete IP Video Security Solution. Live video, move PTZ cameras, start recordings and send notification emails can all be triggered automatically in IndigoVision's Control Center software from events generated in the Lenel OnGuard system. Additionally, relays in IndigoVision’s Control Center software can now...

The commercial gates are available up to 2 metres high and 10 metres wide Kent based company Green Gate Access Systems, has announced that it has been chosen as the exclusive distributor for SMOES vertically lifting gates in the Eastern part of the UK. Managing Director, Neil Sampson, returned just last week from Italy, where he visited SMOES Director, Loris Gentili and SMOES Sales Director, Nicole Corine Pettermand, to rubberstamp the exciting collaboration. The unique Avant...

Frank De Fina has over 30 years of leadership experience in the security industry SightLogix announced recently that Frank De Fina, a security industry veteran with over 30 years of leadership experience, has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Frank-De-Fina “We are thrilled to welcome Frank De Fina to SightLogix,” said John Romanowich, SightLogix President and CEO. “Frank’s extensive experience creating market-leadin...

Smartwares Security will add Dahua HDCVI products to its portfolio Dahua HDCVI Academy officially has Smartwares Security as its distribution partner. As HDCVI reveals a new chapter, offering the industry with a new HD solution, and in a heritage way, HDCVI provides high definition quality at analogue price. HDCVI technology is exact the optimal solution to the market. “Benelux is a very important market to us and Smartwares Security is one of the most influential dist...

STANLEY Security, a leading provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the official launch of the new BEST 40H Visual Indicator Thumb-Turn (VIT) option for its 40H mortise lock series. Due to recent “lockdown” policy application demand from schools and universities, and designed for a broad range of other commercial and institutional applications, the enhanced option is a visually intuitive, clear and effective thumb-turn that allows users to quickly and...

People counting by AirLive IVS IP Camera can fit the needs of different environments Managing business improvement can be a mix of excitement, stress and creativity. There are numerous ways to strengthen the company upon the industry that users work in. People Counting by AirLive IP Camera is one way to help to analysis the business. Analysing how traffic is affecting sales is critical in reporting and how to turn the numbers into profitable solutions. The basis for evaluatin...

Shashi will be responsible for identifying new sales opportunities for Wavestore’s video recording and management solutions Wavestore has further expanded its worldwide sales activities with the appointment of Shashi K. Yadav to the role of Business Development Manager for the Indian Subcontinent. Shashi has worked within the electronic security industry for six years, two of which as a Business Development Specialist for Sony India, whilst immediately prior to joining...

VSD can survey large sites where fire can break at vulnerable points or indeed at any point and offer visual verification to fire services Major fires at waste management and recycling companies average one daily in the UK. While numbers have remained constant, the scale and profile of fires has increased. The results of letting this problem run and run are there to see for the local community and environment. However, the issues are increasingly hitting waste management comp...

VSD can be particularly useful in monitoring large sites and overcomes smoke stratifying Manufacturing facilities are highly vulnerable to fire. Flammable materials, multiple sources of ignition and malfunctioning machinery parts can lead to disastrous fires for firms. Ali Aleali at fire detection solution provider FireVu, specialises in food, drinks, pharmaceuticals and chemicals manufacturing. Ali discusses the causes and how manufacturing firms can manage the threat ef...

ASSA ABLOY's Net income for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,534 M (1,374) Strong increase in sales and earnings Sales for the quarter increased by 14%, with 2% organic growth, and totalled SEK 13,964 M (12,239). Strong growth in Asia Pacific and good growth in EMEA, Entrance Systems and Americas. Negative growth in Global Technologies because of lower project orders. Operating income (EBIT) for the quarter rose by 13% and totalled SEK 2,219 M (1,970). The operating margin...

Norbain is offering new cost-efficient Axis outdoor-ready 360° panoramic camera for overview surveillance. Axis Communications have launched their new compact and competitively priced AXIS M3027-PVE, a 5-megapixel fixed dome that offers a 360° or 180° overview of wide areas. The IK10 vandal resistant, day/night network camera is designed for indoor as well as outdoor use and is ideal for installations inside or outside hotels, shops, restaurants and offices. AXIS M3027-PVE, which i...

Vigitron introduces the new compact Vi3002 Ethernet and PoE ++ Repeater. The Vi3002 is designed for applications that require extended distance transmission of both IP video and PoE with distances up to 656ft. (200m). It is extremely compact size which is designed to fit into tight spaces such as conduits, standard, and weatherproof enclosures. It uses Vigitron's Patent Pending Pass-Through-PoE technology to handle PoE power up to 60W. This feature enables the Vi3002 to be used with most high p...