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Raytec have expanded their flagship range of VARIO illuminators to include a new, all-in-one Infra-Red and White-Light solution - VARIO Hybrid. VARIO hybrid seamlessly combines Raytec’s latest Infra-Red and White-Light LED technology into a single unit for easy installation and increased functionality. VARIO Hybrid works in conjunction with external detectors or alarm inputs to provide event triggered lighting on demand and proactively deter crime. The Infra-Red can be used for general C...

Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board. Former solicitor Reshma Sheikh has joined as director of business development, whilst operations manager and former army platoon sergeant Nathan Potter has been promoted to operations director. Reshma was previously a solicitor at Darbys Solicitors for five years, working at Eversheds...

Lenel will also highlight access-intrusion integration based on the Advisor Master panel range Lenel Systems International, a provider of integrated access and video solutions, will present Prism, its open Internet protocol (IP) video management solution (VMS), at the upcoming International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC). Prism is based on an advanced, intuitive and operator-friendly user interface and features OnGuard compatibility. Lenel is a part of UTC...

The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has increased its sales support for the European market with the addition of four new regional sales managers. The new additions to Arecont Vision support the company’s continued global expansion and sustained growth. “The addition of these four seasoned industry professionals i...

In recent upgrade to Training section of the Samsung website, the company is offering easy access to its broad-based education programs Most people have heard the phrase that knowledge is power, and now, Samsung Techwin America has made that knowledge more available to its channel partners. “Samsung’s investment in providing educational resources for its channel partners continues to be a strategic business objective for us,” said Frank De Fina, Samsung's Ex...

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic, wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, has introduced the NetWave® NW8 wireless Ethernet link that is designed to support redundant ring and “Drop-and-Insert” functionality on a wireless network. The NW8 is a dual radio version of the recently introduced NW series of environmentally hardened wireless Ethernet products. ComNet positions this product as a solution f...

The Chiron AoIP Platinum Association will encourage adoption of latest technology and help companies deliver benefits to end-users A specialist group for innovative alarm installers is being set up to boost the development of AoIP technology and to lead the way in delivering new benefits to alarm end-users. Europe’s AoIP signalling technology market leader, Chiron Security Communications, has established the Chiron AoIP Platinum Installer Association. The association m...

Tracy will be responsible for supporting growth for Middle Atlantic through the addition of new products Mark Tracy has been appointed to the newly created role of Vice President Strategic Business and Market Development for Middle Atlantic Products and the Commercial AV division of Legrand North America. Led by the Middle Atlantic brand, Legrand Commercial AV offers foundational infrastructure products to installing contractors, including Wiremold wire and cable management so...

Local authorities, housing associations and other organisations looking to meet the security requirements of the Secured By Design (SBD) scheme can now get a helping hand from Videx.  The company has just published its guide to specifying Door Entry & Access Control Systems to SBD Standards, the initiative from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) aiming to reduce crime with security products that meet police approved standards. Videx is currently the only SBD Door Entry &am...

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a division of ComNet Communication Networks, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic, wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, has introduced the NetWave® NW8 wireless Ethernet link that is designed to support redundant ring and “Drop-and-Insert” functionality on a wireless network. The NW8 is a dual radio version of the recently introduced NW series of environmentally hardened wireless Ethernet products. ComNet...

Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies, was the first company to offer its customers a free, downloadable app so they could utilise the de-warping abilities of its award-winning 360-degree surveillance cameras on a mobile device. The company, clearly on to something, has broadened its scope to encompass the Android market, and is now reaching nearly 96 percent of mobile users worldwide. “Even though the OnVu360 App for iOS has been downloaded more than 25,000 times, we’v...

Custom Consoles furniture is used across a wide sector of the security market Custom Consoles returns to the IFSEC exhibition which will be held from Tuesday June 17 to Thursday 19 at the London ExCel. The company's latest SteelBase security and process control furniture and Media Wall modular video mounting system will be on show. Representatives manning the stand will include Managing Director Neil Reed and Sales Manager Gary Fuller. "Custom Consoles furniture is used acro...

Servest Group joined CSARN to have the opportunity to access and share current industry knowledge and best practice Facilities manager provider, Servest Group has become a member partner of CSARN (City Security and Resilience Networks), the UK’s largest resilience and business security network. CSARN provides an award-winning business security and staff safety advisory service for its membership, which includes public and private sector leaders. This is achieved through...

‘Skyguard for Smartphone’ software will convert an iPhone into a fully functional personal safety device Skyguard, Europe’s premier personal safety service for lone workers, will be launching an iPhone version of their ‘Skyguard for Smartphone’ software at this year’s Safety and Health Expo, held at ExCeL London between 17 – 19th June. The app which converts an iPhone into a fully functional personal safety device, is an expansion of...

Castel’s new intercom reader solution provides the answer to a small niche that has been a problem in commercial properties for many years Castel, suppliers of communication, intercom and access control solutions since 1970, will be exhibiting at IFSEC London, which has relocated from the Birmingham NEC to the prestigious ExCeL centre in the Docklands. Visitors to stand C1700 at the show will be able to see the exciting new intercom unit with in-built reader (CAP IP Rea...

The UK security industry’s presence on the world stage also looks set to grow at this year's IFSEC With IFSEC International fast approaching, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade body representing the UK's private security industry - has revealed its activity plan for this year's exhibition and conference, which makes its London debut on 17th – 19th June. As the key event in the security industry’s calendar, IFSEC International provid...

The PIRcam will be introduced at IFSEC and allows images of alarm events to be sent to end users’ smartphones UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., will launch a strong line-up of new intrusion, video and fire products at the upcoming International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC). Among the integration-focused offerings will be a new technology that can send images from a security event directly to a user’s...

Version 3.6 of the innovative open Axxon Next VMS is now available from developer AxxonSoft. Highlights in the new version include improved system performance and stability, as well as added features and enhancements to functionality and usability. What's new in Axxon Next 3.6 The existing information display boards – the Health Board and Counter Board – have been supplemented with an Events Board. The Events Board displays a list of system events as chosen by user filter settings....

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China recently upgraded its mobile surveillance solution, introducing two mobile storage devices, one for standard definition application and the other for high definition. Building on the previous version’s performance, the new generation series further levels up from following aspects. First is an optimized UI: an information bar was added at the bottom to indicate basic...

Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China introduced tri-brid HDCVI DVR (DH-HCVR7000-series), a digital video recorder compatible with three signals—HDCVI, analogue and network — to embrace more opportunities. Hybrid DVR has been brought to the market as the rising of IP technology, and it turned out to be a good solution on addressing problems of mixed systems where both analogue and network cameras h...

Servest engages with its workforce to promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation Servest Security, part of the Servest Group, has been given a prestigious silver award from the safety charity the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The 2014 RoSPA occupational health and safety award was presented to Servest at a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel on 15th May 2014. Servest engages with it workforce to promote a p...

UTC will introduce TruVision TVN 10, a plug-and-play entry-level network video recorder (NVR) at IFSEC 2014 UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., is launching new video recording and management solutions at the upcoming International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC), stand G1300, Hall S14. As part of its exhibit, the company will introduce TruVision TVN 10, a plug-and-play entry-level network video recorder (NVR) featur...

Kelvin Hughes was recognised at the awards ceremony for its contribution to local commerce and community Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of navigation and surveillance systems and the world’s largest distributor of navigational charts and nautical publications is delighted to announce that it has been named as a winner of the Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2014 in the Made in Herts category. The Awards Gala Dinner was held on 15th May 2014 at The P...

ComNet’s NetWave® line consists of an easy pre-packaged Commercial Grade or Industrially Hardened Point-to-Point kits that contains everything you need to establish remote connections to Ethernet edge devices. Also available are Point-to-Multipoint models allowing multiple client/camera/networked edge device locations to connect to a single access point. NetWave®: 1. Supports up to 240Mbps total Duplex throughput 2. Offers flexible power options. Industrial NetWave equipment ca...

HID Global will showcase true multi-factor authentication beyond simple passwords for online and mobile banking HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it is sponsoring the 2014 Temenos Community Forum (TCF) for the seventh consecutive year. The event is being held from May 20 to 22 at the Rome Marriott Park Hotel, Via Colonnello Tommaso in Rome, Italy. HID Global and Temenos are collaborating to deliver seamless solutions for next...

Connexion2 supply Identicom to employers as part of a fully managed solution called SoloProtect Leading lone worker specialist Connexion2 will be showcasing a list of high-profile guest speakers at Europe’s market-leading annual safety exhibition. The UK-based company, who have expanded into the European market this year, will exhibit their market-leading Identicom lone worker devices and its SoloProtect service. The SoloProtect solutions will be on show at the Safety...

Andrew has held a number of key positions gaining valuable technical, commercial and programme management experience Siemens has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Robinson as Managing Director of Siemens Building Technologies for UK and Ireland. Andrew assumed the role on 31st March 2014 and brings with him a wealth of experience within the technology and construction industries. Having worked within Siemens since 1998, Andrew has held a number of key positions gaining v...

The CONETTIX D6100IPV6 can monitor a range of Bosch control panels Global Link Response Centre, Inc. is now offering monitoring services for Bosch intrusion detection systems. The company recently installed a CONETTIX D6100IPv6 Communications Receiver/Gateway, enabling it to receive communications from Bosch control panels. Located in Toronto, Global Link Response Centre provides professional and reliable monitoring and security services to thousands of homes and businesses ac...

Panasonic has introduced a software extension which enhances the functionality of its existing WV-ASM200 security management system. The Panasonic visibility enhancement software (WV-ASE205) uses three technologies to improve surveillance in poor light, harsh weather and low illumination, to add further value to a user’s surveillance system. Spatial tonal correction adjusts brightness and contrast for each target area, meaning images previously lost in shadow are visible. Snow and rainfa...

Y-cam, makers of innovative Wi-Fi video cameras and cloud platform technology, has recently announced the launch of HomeMonitor HD Pro; the only weatherproof outdoor Wi-Fi cloud camera on the market built to bring affordable high definition security to the modern connected home. Following on from its successful predecessor, Y-cam have incorporated new features based on the feedback from their rapidly growing customer base that sees the HomeMonitor HD Pro model offer a number of improved feature...