In today’s news round-up, HID Global will address the critical advances in the design and delivery of credentials for major government ID programs at the ID WORLD International Congress in Frankfurt, Germany from October 16th – 18th, 2012. LEGIC has announced that is chosen Shanghai Smarfid Security Equipment Co., Ltd. as a licence partner. Smarfid is particularly known as a provider of IP65 OLED display readers. Also in corporate news, Oncam Grandeye has appointed Russell F. Tate as its Vice President of Sales, Americas. Tate brings more than 20 years of experience to the job, with a specialisation in high-growth electronic security companies in the retail arena.

In application news, Vemotion Interactive’s encoder technology solution has been deployed in a fleet of EnterpriseMouchel vehicles in London to assist the provider in managing its client’s road network. Also in the UK, Leading pharmaceutical logistics company Movianto has selected Raytec LED technology as part of a security upgrade at its UK headquarters in Bedford. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, Arecont Vision megapixel cameras have been installed at Lotte Department Store in Busan, Korea to enable store management to control liability costs by refuting claims that customers’ cars were damaged while in the store’s parking area. In the UK, ASSA Abloy’s masterkey suite has been deployed to help restore the historic clock tower at Blair Castle to its former glory. Over in the city of Chomutov in the Czech Republic, IndigoVision’s IP Video technology has been installed as part of the city’s strategy to reduce crime and improve traffic flow monitoring.

In other news, to mark its tenth anniversary, IR imaging sensor manufacturer ULIS recently announced that it will invest EUR 20 million investment in a new state-of-the-art facility to meet increasing market demands for IR technology. Lastly, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has advised that biometric technology could provide a highly effective way to reduce fraud in the USA’s Medicare and Medicaid programs. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, HID Global has achieved shipments of over 150 million high-technology eID solutions to governments around the world. The company’s management team and employees, along with local political and business officials, celebrated this milestone in a special ceremony in Ireland. Also in the UK, the natural history/wildlife production company Carynx Wild has deployed CBC C-Allview cameras to monitor activities at a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Reserve in north Wales and a nature reserve in Hampshire.

In other news, in his inaugural speech, newly appointed chairman of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Geoff Zeidler stressed the importance of “absolute clarity” in setting the long-term direction of the Association against a challenging backdrop of a changing regulatory and market environment. Bosch’s annual Bosch Security Certified Partner (BSCP) Appreciation Night gave a chance for Bosch Security Systems’ Asia Pacific management to interact with their Malaysian counterparts. Lastly, Harper Chalice has announced the appointment of Hedaperimeterlarm Ab Limited as distributors in Scandinavia for PulseSecure electrified perimeter security systems. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, with the London Olympics about to begin in as little as 21 days, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated Close Protection co-ordination unit to help visiting dignitaries get in touch with suppliers that work to the relevant British Standards for quality. In corporate news, Julie Kenny CBE DL was awarded the National First Women Award for Engineering and Manufacturing, in recognition of what she has achieved as Chairman and CEO of Pyronix. CNL Software has signed Orion Security Solutions as a channel partner. The new partnership will enable Orion to offer its customers integrated PSIM solutions based on the IPSecurityCenter PSIM platform.

In other news, SALTO’s lockable electronic mailbox solution has been deployed by The University of Warwick as part of the new development of its Sherbourne Hall of Residence. Lastly, a Morse Watchman automated key control and asset management system has been implemented at the garden-style, gated Brookview Apartment community in Marlton, New Jersey, to help eliminate the problem of lost keys and unmanaged access. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Malca-Amit UK, a leading provider of secure logistical solutions and full operational services for companies dealing with precious commodities, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system at its new UK warehouse and corporate office to protect and safeguard its clients’ precious cargo. In Latin America, Itautec, a manufacturer/integrator of consumer electronics, banking and retail automation, is now deploying the first 12,000 units of a 33,000-unit ATM network with Lumidigm’s multispectral fingerprint readers for one of Latin America’s largest private banks. Over in Sardinia, IndigoVision has completed a security upgrade at the Villa Devoto, the seat of local government in Sardinia, which is also home to institutional office of the Sardinian President.

In other news, Hikvision has been named as the No.1 global vendor of CCTV and video surveillance equipment in 2011 in a recent IMS Research report. Also on the rise is Opgal, who has been ranked as one of the top ten perimeter security equipment providers in the world by IMS Research. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Opgal Optronics Industries will be showcasing its innovative line of advanced thermal camera and imaging solutions at IFSEC 2012, taking place next week. Axis Communications has also announced that it will be demonstrating how it is leading the way in convergence from analogue to IP CCTV at the show. For those on the look-out for new access control solutions at IFSEC, Idesco will be presenting its new innovative AESCO security package.

In other news, MOBOTIX has announced the Group’s key figures in accordance with IFRS for the first half of fiscal year 2011/12 (October 1, 2011 to  March 31, 2012) ahead of time. In the current fiscal year 2011/12, the MOBOTIX Group recorded a strong second quarter with revenue growth of 18% compared to the prior year. Lastly, Stockport Homes has installed Mul-T-Lock’s MT5 high security locking system to all newly fitted fire doors to create a master key suite and balance resident reassurance with the need for emergency escape. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, we start with the latest IFSEC news updates. For those in need of knowledge of IP-based systems and products, IFSEC 2012 organisers will be hosting an extensive IP education awareness programme at this year’s show in order to help visitors safeguard their future business. RISCO Group’s new access management solution axesplus will be on showcase at IFSEC. The solution is designed to meet the stringent security requirements of high-end, multi-site and multi-tenanted deployments.

In application news, Avigilon has been chosen to provide its high-definition surveillance system to secure the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Albuquerque. The system will ensure the security of guests at their hotel and 100,000 square foot casino. HID Global FARGO printers/encoders will be deployed by AwardWallet LLC to produce secure ID cards for its consumer loyalty programme tracking and management service. Lastly, SightLogix has appointed Todd Brodrick as its new Director of Sales in the Western United States. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, we focus on the upcoming IFSEC tradeshow. Paxton has announced that it will showcase its Net2 Entry door entry system at IFSEC ahead of its release later this year to give customers a sneak preview of the breakthrough product. LILIN is preparing to collaborate with signagelive at IFSEC to deliver a cloud-powered media solution to every visitor to their stand this year. Iomega will be presenting a new suite of server class and standard class NAS drives, complete with built-in support for network cameras by Axis, MOBOTIX, Bosch, Panasonic and many other IP camera vendors.

UK Specialist Certification Body SSAIB will be taking the valuable opportunity of its IFSEC presence this year to explain, face-to-face, the advantages of its certification schemes. Lastly, at the recent EURO ID 2012 in Berlin, HID Global unveiled its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies business segment, including many new tag designs never before shown in Europe.  Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Panasonic will be showcasing its latest security and surveillance solutions at this year’s IFSEC tradeshow, taking place in Birmingham from the 14th – 17th May. Optex will also be exhibiting its IP and wireless ready security intrusion detection as well as its high-end perimeter protection capabilities, including four new products that complement its strategy of providing a multi-tiered approach to site protection. Commend UK will also be at the show introducing the first “virtual” software-based Intercom Server - a revolutionary addition to Commend’s Intercom 2.0 range, designed specifically to help customers with the latest IT infrastructure.

In other news, HID Global’s network access control solutions and contactless readers have been deployed at the Fuxi power plant in China’s Sichuan province. The new system provides increased security that ensures the operational safety of production and facility areas. Lastly, PureTech Systems has integrated its PureActiv wide area surveillance solution with the MIC Series 550 PTZ camera from Bosch. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, HID Global will be showcasing its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions at Euro ID 2012, taking place over the next two days in Berlin. In application news, Magal has won two contracts worth an estimated $2.5 million to supply and install multi-layer Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS) in two new high security prisons in Latin America. Over in Little Rock, Arkansas, Arecont Vision IP cameras have been deployed to secure non-profit organisation Heifer International’s new warehouse.

In other news, CNL Software and SYAC SpA have partnered to offer a common platform to manage customers’ exposure to security and financial risks. To provide cost effective access control solutions, Quintron Systems, Inc. has integrated its security platforms with Schlage AD Series locks. Read more security news…