To kick off the first news round-up of the new week, Pelco and Gallagher have brought together their, respectively, Endura NVR and Cardax FT access control systems to create a bi-directional interface. Arecont Vision has launched a Reseller Partner Programme, which will “help systems integrators expand their business leveraging Arecont Vision’s leadership position in the megapixel IP camera market”.

Axis Communications has rolled out free online courses, allowing in-depth training at its Axis Communications Academy, while the Ertan power plant in Western China is now having its security handled by Infinova’s analogue CCTV system. And finally, SIA and CANASA have written a joint letter to Natural Resources Canada demanding that electronic security systems are exempt from energy efficiency requirements. Read more news…