On today’s round-up, we focus on corporate news from the latest security partnerships and achievements. artec technologies has announced its cooperation with ViDiCore, the general agent for the intelligent video surveillance cameras by RIVA. Effective immediately, artec will be distributing their comprehensive range of cameras in Germany and some of the neighbouring countries. GEUTEBRUCK and Basler have also entered a partnership; GEUTEBRUCK’s high-end TopLine series will now feature specially-designed Basler IP cameras on a project-by-project basis.

Access control specialist SALTO has announced that its best-selling GEO cylinder lock is now IP66 rated. Now, not only is it fully compatible with most RFID technologies, but can now also be used in all weather environments. At the sixth annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference, Axis Communications presented the 2011 North American Application Development Partner of the Year award to Genetec for the latter’s committed efforts to develop joint opportunities. Over in China, Hikvision announced a contract renewal of Chongqing’s safe city programme, a project to upgrade and expand the city’s security system. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, surveillance camera veteran Peter McKee has joined Arecont Vision as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). McKee joins the company after a decade of success in the security industry in sales management, marketing and business development assignments. Also in corporate news, Ipsotek’s Tag and Track (TNT) technology has been selected as the winner of the UK finals of the 2011 Global Security Challenge. In application news, Bold Communications has provided public space CCTV monitoring in the post-industrial English town of Oldham.

In events news, Panasonic is sponsoring the Thought Leadership Program at Security Week 2011 and SANS will be holding Virtualisation Security Fundamentals training sessions in London. Read more security news… 

We begin today’s news round-up with news from the Milipol Paris 2011 exhibition, which opened today at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre. At the show, Hytera and other exhibitors from around the world will be showcasing the latest security technology and equipment from state security to civil protection. In corporate news, the Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) has announced the selection of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) as the independent assessing body for their Maritime Security Accreditation Programme.

In application news, Conway Security Products are supplying their vandal-resistant ceiling and wall-mounted camera housings to the Dutch railway network, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), for use at underground and overland stations across Holland. Also securing railways are Samsung’s SNV-5010 vandal-resistant network domes, which have recently been approved for use by the European railway industry. Over in the UK, security installer J&F Poulton is now specifying OPTiMAL series detectors from Optex Europe as their core detector on all future projects following successful trials on two sites where other technology had been generating unacceptable levels of false alarms. Read more security news…

To begin the working week, we bring you a series of corporate news. Pelco and Navtech Radar have announced the integration of Navtech Radar systems with Pelco video security cameras and systems to provide an outstanding surveillance solution for large areas. CNL Software and Mistral Solutions have also announced a new partnership through which Mistral will add CNL Software’s highly scalable PSIM solution to its existing portfolio of Homeland Security solutions. UK-based OmniPerception has been chosen as a supplier to FCO Services, the Trading Fund of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The framework agreement makes OmniPerception’s unique biometric technology available in approved products and services for FCO Services’ government customers.

Also in Europe, the International Professional Security Association’s 2011 Annual General Meeting was recently held at the Churchill Museum and War Rooms. An overview of the meeting can be found here. Over in Hong Kong, TeleEye has donated a RX video recording server and video reception software to support Produce Green Foundation in its surveillance needs. Produce Green is a non-profit charity organisation, established to promote organic farming and green lifestyles in Hong Kong. Read more security news…

On today’s daily round-up, CBC Europe is celebrating its 40th anniversary and marking the occasion with the release of its brand new 2011-12 CCTV System Product Guide. In application news, SeeTec has made travelling safer at Denmark’s Karup Airport with its cutting edge video surveillance system.  Over in the UK, MOBOTIX’s advanced partner SeSys has helped local police to catch intruders attempting to steal high value metals from Portsmouth City Council’s recycling centre. The SeSys Torch CCTV installed in the premises uses high resolution cameras to cover the entire site, both day and night.

On the other side of the world in a lush hilltop setting in an affluent suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Arecont Vision megapixel video cameras are providing surveillance at the expansive Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. Over in California, Compro Technology has successfully deployed several of its network cameras at the new day care centre at Christian Life Church, allowing parents to check in on their children from anywhere and at any time. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, IMS Research has forecasted growth in the European cloud-based video surveillance market as cloud-based services become more readily available to householders. In corporate news, SoleraTec and Hie Electronics have joined forces to provide product compatibility and interoperability. This integration delivers overarching video surveillance asset management to an entire surveillance infrastructure. Also looking to improve services, the BSIA has appointed Trevor Elliott as the new Director of Manpower and Membership Services, thanks to his expertise and successful track record in the security industry.

In application news, Raytec’s Infra-Red LED lighting technology has been deployed at Tunnel Dam in Missouri to ensure 24-hour CCTV surveillance. Also, Cassidian has announced that it will provide its award-winning cryptography products in the Middle East. It is a strategically important deal to Cassidian, as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) become the first members of the ECTOCRYP family beyond NATO. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, ASIS International has selected BriefCam as one of the top 10 winners of the ASIS Accolades Security’s Best competition. Over in the US, DigitalPersona’s fingerprint readers are enhancing access security for Children’s Clinics in Southern Arizona. The new system improves workflow efficiency and increases patient data security. Also in application news, Cassidian’s TETRA network for emergency response has secured the 26th Universiade games in Shenzhen.

In corporate news, Tri-Ed/Northern Video CEO Steven Roth has been unanimously selected as the 2011 Lippert Award winner by a panel of past award recipients. The award, which recognises excellent contributions to the security industry, will be presented to Roth at the 2011 Security Week Gala, hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) in November. Also in corporate news, mobiDEOS has appointed former police chief Stephen M. Cercone as Law Enforcement Advisor. Mr. Cercone will lead the company’s efforts in the public safety and law enforcement markets. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, Samsung Techwin America has reported higher market share numbers over in North and Latin America.  In application news, an IndigoVision city-wide wireless IP video solution has been used in the City of Lamentin, located on the French archipelago of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, thanks to its successful bid to reduce crime. Over in London, Transport Security Expo and Conference will be focusing on public transportation security withstanding acts of terrorism.

In events news, Samsung has devised a free two-day training course specifically for UK installers and system integrators who wish to acquire a greater understanding of how the latest generation of IP network products can enable them to deliver tangible, real-life benefits to their clients. Also, Next Level Security Systems has presented a lunch-and-learn format for its Unified Security Seminar, which included presentations from Next Level Security Systems, HID Global and Axis Communications. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Cassidian has restructured its organisation to focus on customer proximity, programme execution and cyber security. Also in corporate news, OnSSI has been identified as the leading vendor of network video management in the Americas for the third year in a row. Next Level Security Systems has presented a lunch-and-learn format for its Unified Security Seminar, which included presentations from Next Level Security Systems, HID Global and Axis Communications. In north east England, CBC surveillance has collaborated with Vizsec to secure Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate. In application news, VidSys PSIM software system has been employed to deter potential security threats across the National Mall area. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, the VidSys PSIM software was employed during 2011 NCAA® Men’s Basketball Final Four to deter potential security threats. Also in application news, in Bristol, SSS has upgraded its monitoring option to Chiron’s IRIS Secure Apps system to enhance its remote monitoring services and  remotely monitor over 700 new cities. Mul-T-Lock’s Smartair access control system has been installed by PW Secure-IT at The Green School to reduce costs associated with wiring a traditional access control system.

In corporate news, Magal’s PipeGuard sub-terrain intrusion detection sensor has scored 12 out of 12 by detecting a dozen of excavations with no false alarms in recent trial held by Pemex, a Mexican state-owned petroleum company. Over in Asia, Milestone Systems has held its first regional MIPS Asia partner integration platform symposium at the Hotel Renaissance Bangkok where about 150 partners from the Milestone channel attended. Read more security news…