In today’s news round-up, a German health clinic has commissioned IndigoVision to incorporate the latest surveillance technology into its medical diagnosis system. The new system has been jointly developed by IndigoVision’s partner Deininger Elektronik GmbH and the health clinic. Also in application news, Verint Systems Inc. has recently announced that a leading financial services institution is implementing its Nextiva Financial IP Video suite, including the Nextiva EdgeVR versatile network video recorders, powerful Nextiva S5000 series IP cameras, and robust Nextiva Vid-Center and Nextiva Op-Center video management and viewing software.

In events news, SALTO Systems will be exhibiting its latest standalone wire-free and wireless access control technology at the Global Security Summit, which will take place at London’s Olympia from the 10th to the 11th of October. Over in Hong Kong, HSBC has announced that Chris Smith, Head of Security & Fraud Risk of HSBC (Asia Pacific), will speak on information security threats to banking at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. In Stockholm, the recently held SKYDD 2012 Exhibition saw Idesco exhibit  a variety of its newest products, including the novel security concept, AESCO. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, HID Global has provided its perspective on some of the key trends likely to impact government identity programs over the next five years.  By 2015, 85% of all credentials issued annually will be eIDs, according to a recent report by Acuity Market Intelligence. SeeTec AG has been honoured by the Federal Association IT Middle Class e.V. (BITMi) as “Software Made in Germany”. Dr. Oliver Grün handed the seal of quality to SeeTec board member and corporate spokesman Roland Keiser. In other corporate news, Unipart Security Solutions Ltd. has appointed Ozan Azmi to the newly created role of  National Guarding Manager. Ozan will be responsible for managing the operational activities of Unipart Security’s Manned Guarding division.

Over in the US and Canada, IQinVision has recently announced that all of its most popular IQeye camera models have achieved UL Listed status in both countries. The UL listing means Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) found that representative product samples met UL’s safety requirements. Lastly, Sony has announced the appointment of Katsunori Yamanouchi as Vice President of its Professional Solutions Europe (PSE) business. He replaces Naomi Climer, who has been promoted to a new global post within the Sony group. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has suggested  that electronic security systems – particularly CCTV – are playing a more prominent role in maintaining a safe and lawful public environment. Since last year’s London riots, the BSIA has found that CCTV systems have been crucial in the apprehension of many of those involved. Samsung Techwin Europe has announced the signing of a new distribution agreement with Norbain SD Limited. This news follows an earlier announcement that Norbain’s UK operation has been acquired by Newbury Investments (UK) Ltd. In other corporate news, Idesco has welcomed Jens Holmberg, who has filled the position of Business Manager for Idesco AB.

Over in the Middle East, Complete Pixel begins operations this month in the Middle East region. The new company’s entry into the security products marketplace represents a brand new business model for manufacturer representation in the industry. In applications news, The Transportation Department of the Stanwood-Camano School District in northwestern Washington State has introduced the MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance application from mobiDEOS to enable quicker evaluation of potential security incidents. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly round-up, Quadrant Security Group (QSG) has worked with West Midlands Police to upgrade and integrate key security systems that enable the UK’s second largest police force to closely monitor high impact events. Bosch Security Systems has helped ensure London stays safe and sound this summer. Its security and communication systems are watching over key travel networks and providing information to the hundreds of thousands of people visiting the city each day. Also in applications news, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies and the CBORD Group, Inc. have announced the successful roll-out of near field communication (NFC)-enabled campus card credentials at the University of San Francisco (USF) for door access and spending at laundry terminals.

Over in Tokyo, a turtle garden is using a Compro IP540 PTZ network camera to look after several tortoises kept in an enclosure. The owner wants to use the new camera to provide online video streaming of the tortoises’ daily activities in order to help raise public awareness of animal protection. NICE Systems has recently announced that the electric authority in Lima, Peru, Autoridad Autónoma Tren Electrico (AATE), has implemented NICE’s integrated security solutions at Lima Metro. Serving millions of passengers monthly, Lima Metro is using the NICE solutions portfolio to address security, safety, and operational risks on the transit system. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Training Providers section has released some useful tips to help companies and individuals wishing to identify the most reputable and professional security training providers. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recently released the most updated and comprehensive resource available on the electronic physical security market in Brazil: the 2012 Brazil Security Market Report. SIA’s online report found that the nation’s market for electronic security equipment totals $592 million and is expected to more than triple to $1.8 billion by 2017. In other corporate news, Basler AG has presented the final figures for the first half-year of 2012. The most important outcome of the reporting period are new record figures in incoming orders, sales, and result in their core business with digital cameras.

In applications news, NICE Systems has recently announced that Lima’s electric train authority, Autoridad Autónoma Tren Electrico (AATE), has implemented NICE’s integrated security solutions at Lima Metro, the new mass transit system for Lima, Peru. Serving millions of passengers monthly, Lima Metro is using the NICE solutions portfolio to address security, safety, and operational risks on the transit system. In events news, to highlight the release of their new SAFE App for Mobile Devices for both smartphones and tablets, Quantum Secure has announced they will give away a tablet or mobile device to a lucky attendee each day of the ASIS 2012 Annual Seminar and Exhibits which will take place in Philadelphia in September. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, AxxonSoft has broadened its software support to include integration with the new Super LoLux HD line of IP cameras from JVC. The Super LoLux HD line of IP cameras uses state-of-the-art JVC Super LoLux CMOS sensors that support 1080p resolution. Octavian Security has relocated back to Nottingham from its former headquarters in Derby. The company will now be based close to Nottingham City Centre in a 5,680 sq. ft. unit on Riverside Business Park. Also in corporate news, icomply have announced a technology integration partnership with Tecton.

In applications news, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies and the CBORD Group, Inc., have announced the successful roll-out of near field communication (NFC)-enabled campus card credentials at the University of San Francisco (USF) for door access and spending at laundry terminals. Over in Taiwan, MeHAS city, a huge housing complex of some 1,600 apartments, has decided to deploy Compro P55 megapixel network cameras in its perimeter security system. The housing complex has advanced surveillance and emergency help systems incorporated into the design of the buildings. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Veracity has appointed David Gorson to its Board of Directors as Group Chief Financial Officer and Commercial Director. Also in corporate news, Bradford City Council has achieved the British Standard for Alarm Receiving Centres BS:5979 Cat II. This means the council control room can now obtain police response for intruder alarm activations. Iomega’s Premier Partner Program has announced the availability of new resources for its ioclub Premier Partner Program partners.

In application news, the National Security Agency (NSA) has approved the ECTOCRYP® Blackvoice encryption device to encrypt secure voice calls up to and including those classified as top secret on U.S. government communications networks. Over in the UK, Qccess Air@-EL100 LED optical wireless video transmission systems have been installed at shopping centres in Leeds and Nottingham. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, the Police department in Monroe, New York have opted to install Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras in the police department building to protect the department from liability claims and monitor prisoners 24/7.  At St. Luke’s Hospice in the UK, Connexion2’s fully managed SoloProtect solution has been chosen to protect the community nurses when working alone. Traka has secured a £5 million, four-year national call-off contract with the Ministry of Justice to provide UK public sector prisons with secure biometric key and radio management systems.

In other news, the Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced that Kathleen Carroll, Director of Government Relations for HID Global, is the new Chair of the Government Relations Committee. The announcement was made at the opening of the SIA Government Summit. Lastly, Axis Communications has been chosen to provide a network IP surveillance system for one of the busiest stations in the UK outside of London. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Milestone Systems will be collaborating with leading researchers at Aalborg University and Technical University of Denmark, as well as technology experts from Securitas and Nabto, to develop a new, cutting-edge video surveillance solution. In application news, Access Control Technology’s door controllers and management software are securing the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons in London. Alpro Architectural Hardware also  has an access control solution being deployed nearby. Alpro’s transom door closers are being installed at Stanmore Place, a luxury landscaped residential project of 500 apartments in north-west London.

Also in application news, an Aston Martin garage in need of a comprehensive detection solution to protect the expensive cars from damage or theft has opted for the award-winning OPTEX REDSCAN laser detector to create a “virtual fence”. Over in New York, Parkchester South Condominiums’ 70 public safety officers in the Bronx now ensure the safety of thousands of residents using Ocularis, OnSSI’s IP video management and security software. Read more security news…

With IFSEC 2012 just a few days away, here are more updates of products, technologies and solutions to look forward to seeing at the show. Honeywell will be demonstrating the latest updates to its MAXPRO and Galaxy Flex security solutions. Moxa’s VPort 36-1MP H.264 box-type IP camera has been selected as a finalist for the IFSEC International Award 2012 in the “CCTV camera of the year category”. Also at the show, LILIN will be collaborating with signagelive to deliver a cloud-powered media solution to every visitor to their stand.

In application news, Avigilon recently announced that the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Albuquerque will deploy the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to secure the premises. Over in Mexico, Arecont Vision’s megapixel technology solution has been installed at the new Merck Pharmaceutical S.A. De. C.V facility. Read more security news…