In applications news, communication solutions from Hytera have been used to secure the City of Cachoeirinha in Brazil. Hytera’s professional dispatcher system, SmartDispatch, and portable and mobile terminals PD78X/MD78X were deployed across the city. In events news, Response Electronics will launch a new range of home security products at IFSEC 2013. The miGuard range is packed with the latest technology including RFID tags for family members and keyholders, remote interface via iPhone/Android app, and GSM/SMS alerts. Finally at IFSEC, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will conduct a series of networking events, including lone worker protection and member events. Read more security news…

In other corporate news, TDSi has appointed LeAnne Hill as its Key Account Manager and Teshany Perrett-Conn as Sales and Marketing Administrator. LeAnne will be working with TDSi’s distribution channels and key accounts in the South East region while Teshany will assist with the company’s marketing campaigns, particularly focusing on competitor analysis and market research. In events news, Traka will be demonstrating its key management systems at IFSEC 2013. The systems maintain a full electronic audit of all users, keys, dates and times and can be networked across numerous sites while being managed from one central point. Over in Denmark, Milestone Systems’ 2012 Annual Report has recorded revenue growth of 19.5%, with the business also announcing a constant focus on business strategy and leadership training. Read more security news…

In other corporate news, Milestone Systems’ 2012 Annual Report has recorded revenue growth of 19.5%, with solid financial results. A constant focus on product innovation, business strategy, employee leadership development through management training and partner programme expansions have been key factors in the company’s success. In application news, Axis Communications will provide IP video surveillance at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) finals in the Malmö Arena. The network-based surveillance cameras enable HDTV picture quality, remote access with easy retrievability of material via the internet and high light sensitivity for reproducing colour images in tricky lighting conditions. Finally, VIVOTEK’s Panoramic PTZ has won “The Best Innovation Product Contest” at MIPS 2013. Read more security news…

In application news, ACTi’s open platform cameras have been deployed to secure a prestigious office tower development in Pakistan. In corporate news, Cassidian has appointed Ralf Kannefass as its new Head of Programmes. Ralf previously served as Head of the Turbo Equipment business segment within the Oil and Gas Division of Siemens Energy. Finally, Mayflex has expanded its networking division with the recruitment of two new senior roles. Manjit Rai has taken on the Business Development role and James Izzard takes up the role of Pre-Sales Consultant, supporting both new and existing partners to Mayflex. Read more security news…

In other corporate news, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Home Office’s appointment of Stephen Phipson as the new Director of Security Industry Engagement in its Office for Security and Counter Terrorism. Stephen will coordinate the interaction between the Government and the UK’s private security industry. In applications news, a state-of-the-art surveillance system from Axis Communications has been installed at a prestigious Hotel in London. The installation comprises several different types of high-specification Axis network cameras. Finally, ADT Fire & Security has been selected as security provider for the new Aberdeen Emergency Care Centre. Read more security news…

Over in Taipei, VIVOTEK recently hosted its “I Love VVTK” party. VIVOTEK’s partners gathered from around the world to participate in the annual Secutech Taipei security exhibition and VIVOTEK took advantage of this opportunity to hold the party. In other events news, Canon Europe will showcase its complete range of HD network cameras at IFSEC 2013. As well as providing a chance to see the latest network camera products, Canon will meet with existing and prospective partners, distributors, systems integrators and resellers to showcase the strength of its growing network camera portfolio and communicate its business strategy and vision. Finally, Tyco Security Products will introduce new innovations at IFSEC 2013. Leading the innovation charge for the company is a new feature-rich hybrid intrusion platform from DSC. Read more security news…

In other corporate news, staff members at Octavian Security have been trained in counter-terrorism measures and crime prevention. The company, which provides protection to businesses, sites and people across the UK, arranged for more than 50 Security Officers to undertake the specialist session alongside Nottinghamshire Police. In application news, Lumidigm fingerprint readers will replace the biometric system used at registration stations at the Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge. The Port of Antwerp is Europe’s second largest port, while Zeebrugge is the central port for Europe’s automotive industry and has the largest liquefied natural gas terminal complex in Europe. Finally, G4S security recently won the British Security Industry Associtaion (BSIA) Award for “Best Regional Team” (South West) in recognition of their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset. Read more security news…

In other events news, Canon Europe will showcase its complete range of network cameras at IFSEC 2013. Canon will meet with existing and prospective partners, distributors, systems integrators and resellers to showcase the strength of its growing network camera portfolio. In corporate news, The Security Institute has announced Emma Shaw as its new Chairman. Working alongside her fellow Directors, she will help take the organisation to its next stage of development by ensuring that it continues to meet the needs of its growing membership. Finally, Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary has won a contract to supply electro-optic observation systems to Savis Tecnologia. The electro-optic systems will be supplied in 2014 as part of the first phase of the Brazilian multi-year “Sisfron” Integrated Border Monitoring System. Read more security news…

In corporate news, the SANS Institute will debut its MGT512: SANS Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge Compression course in Naples, Italy. The course has been updated to emulate the format utilised by many executive MBA programmes and includes network fundamentals, security technologies, using cryptography, defence-in-depth, policy development, and management practice. In other corporate news, Real-Time Technology Group has welcomed Kimberly Mazzarino as its Director of Customer Relations. Kimberly has over 16 years of Sales, Customer Service and IT experience. Finally, Fluidmesh Networks’ Fluidity has won the I-Trans Innovation Award at SiFER 2013. The awards recognise the most outstanding innovations at the event. Read more security news…

In corporate news, Pilgrims Group has appointed John McCaffery as Director for the Middle East following the company’s continued expansion in the region. He will continue to grow the Pilgrims brand in the Middle East, particularly within Iraq in the oil and gas and EPCM markets. Over in the UK, AMG Systems and Viseum have announced a strategic technology partnership, which is expected to create huge synergy for both companies, to the benefit of end users. Finally, Crocus Technology has announced the release of a prototype of Match in Place (MiP), a distinctive security technique that strengthens user authentication in digital transactions. Crocus also showcased at this year’s CARTES America, which closed yesterday in Las Vegas. Read more security news…